Briefs

St. Eugene, 2400 W. Hefner Rd., OKC, is inviting everyone to the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12. The day will begin at 5:30 a.m. with Mañanitas – songs to Our Lady on her feast day. Breakfast will follow in Ross Hall. That evening, after the 6:30 p.m. Mass, everyone will process with the Matchines dancers to Il Belagio Event Center at Hefner and Penn for dinner and a special program. Contact the parish office at (405) 751-7115.

For a $500 donation, St. Joseph Old Cathedral will provide a candle for a personal intention to burn 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for one year. A personalized brass plate with the prayer intention will be placed on a glass candle holder. The proceeds will go to reducing increasing insurance premiums. To reserve a perpetual candle, contact the church office for a form at (405) 235-4565, office@sjocokc.org.

The Fr. Anthony – An Advent Day of Prayer and Reflection is 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dec. 6 at The Healing House, 319 W. Jackson, in Crescent. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, scripture, presentations, writing and sharing. Donations of $35 asked for food contributions to Fr. Anthony’s charitable causes. Register at www.TheHealingHouse.co/events, (405) 697-4600.

Archbishop Coakley cordially invites your family to Advent Lessons and Carols at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave., OKC. A reception will follow in the Conner Center. RSVP by Dec. 9 at rsvp@archokc.org, (405) 709-2745.

The Gospel of Life Disciples and Dwellings presents The Vigil Project, an advent mission and concert 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at St. James, 4201 S. McKinley Ave., OKC. Doors open at 6 p.m. Contact (405) 778-1107, srmaria@gospeloflifedisciples.org.

The Emmaus Ministry for Grieving Parents in the Amarillo Diocese will host a retreat Jan. 17-19, at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center in Amarillo, to serve the spiritual needs of Catholic parents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no matter how long ago. Cost is $240 single/$360 couple. Register by Jan. 10. Contact (806) 383-1811.

Feb. 7-9 (English); March 20-22 (Spanish). Abortion can be one of the most traumatic experiences in a person’s life. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt and grief are common, not only for women, but for men, for relatives, friends and others. This retreat gives men and women an opportunity to grieve the child that was lost and make peace with themselves, their children and with God. Guided by a spirit of compassion and confidentiality, we are here to serve as companions on this hope-filled journey of healing. No more than 10 participants attend due to the sensitive and confidential needs of those in attendance. A therapist and deacon guide the retreat. For English retreat, contact Mary Lee at (918) 508-7142, marylee@cceok.org. For Hispanic retreat contact Martha at (918) 508-7134, mstanton@cceok.org.

You’re invited to the Archdiocesan Convocation Dec. 7 at the Cox Convention Center. The event includes Jeff Cavins (Adventure Bible and Catholic apologist), Josh Blakesley (Catholic recording artist and Steubenville Conference worship leader), and Kevin Cotter (Amazing Parish). The event is free and if you register before Dec. 2, lunch is provided. Register at archokc.org/convocation.

An estate planning class will be 8 a.m. – Noon Dec. 4 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, OKC. Topics include federal tax update, unwinding estate plans due to changed circumstances, the estate planner’s income tax playbook, and ethical challenges posed by family wealth transfers. Course registration $75 pp in advance or $100 pp at the door. Course materials included. Register with The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, Inc., at www.cfook.org/estate-planning or send check to The Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 32180, OKC 73123. The course has been approved by the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission of Oklahoma for a maximum of 4 credit hours, including one hour of ethics. Contact (405) 721-4115, info@cfook.org. Sponsored by Bank of America.

Our seminarians are away from home for months at a time during their formation. While at seminary, they would like to hear from people back home in Oklahoma! To become a Seminarian Pen Pal, go online to archokc.org/penpal, find their addresses and write a note.

Catholic men who are between ages 30-59 and are interested in becoming a deacon can contact their pastor to discuss attending the information session at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at St. Joseph in Norman. Wives are encouraged to attend.

St. Philip Neri, 1107 Felix Pl. in Midwest City, will have a parish dinner after 11 a.m. Mass Dec. 15 in the Family Life Center. Donations welcome.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the Sanctity of Life Mass at 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Immediately following Mass is Ignite, Eucharistic Adoration and reflection with praise and worship for the entire family. Music and speaking by Noelle and David McHugh.

Learn more about the Lay Missionaries of Charity and their work in promoting the expression of the charism of St. Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity on the first and third Saturday of each month. Mass at 9:30 a.m. at St. Ann Retirement Center followed by a meeting at 10 a.m. Contact Toni Harrelson at (405) 341-2199 or tonimah@sbcglobal.net. All are welcome.

St. Catherine of Siena in Pauls Valley is looking for a van to take youth and adults to retreats, conferences and archdiocesan events. Preferably with 90,000 miles or less that someone is willing to sell or donate. Call the church office at (405) 238-3741.

Love and Mercy: Faustina will be in select movie theaters Dec. 2 and Dec. 10. Visit www.fathomevents.com/events/faustina-love-and-mercy.

Learn how to avoid or achieve pregnancy or address reproductive health issues naturally with the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Introductory classes are available for engaged or married couples or single women. Childcare is available with reservations. Class is at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at St. Monica in Edmond. Contact Christine Littell FCPI at clittell@stjohn-catholic.org, (405) 348-0480, Ext. 331.

Experience “Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land” national tour 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at St. Thomas More, 100 E. Stinson, in Norman. The event shines a spotlight on St. John Paul II's “Theology of the Body” and what it means to be human, with an emphasis on the Church's authentic, beautiful vision on human sexuality (untwisting the stereotypes portrayed in the culture). Tickets $25. Visit http://corproject.com/norman.

The Gospel of Life Disciples present First Sunday Study and Sharing at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. Explore the universal call to holiness and vocations with the writings of St. John Paul II in three small groups: Women of the Way – discerning consecrated life: Vita Consecrata; Teachers of the Truth – discerning priesthood: Gift and Mystery; Lovers of Life – discerning Christian marriage: Familiaris Consortio. Join one or all the encounters to be held on Dec. 1, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 and June 7. RSVP at (405) 778-1107.