Bulletin Announcements

New safe environment training launched
The archdiocese announced a new training program for volunteers, staff members and clergy that will be required before working with minors in the diocese’s Catholic churches or schools. The program launched July 1. Learn more at archokc.org/safe-environment.
 
Rother shrine webcam
A new live webcam allows viewers to watch the building of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine! The webcam will be live streaming throughout construction. Watch at archokc.org/shrinewebcam.
 
Rother Feast Day at Resurrection Cemetery
Resurrection Memorial Cemetery will be open 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the feast of Bl. Stanley Rother, July 28. There will be extended visiting hours from 9 a.m. – Noon on Saturday, July 26, and on Saturday, Aug. 1. Bl. Stanley is interred at the cemetery's chapel awaiting construction of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine. The chapel is in the middle of the cemetery at 7801 Northwest Expressway or 7500 W. Britton Rd. Find more information at stanleyrother.org.
 
Quo Vadis Days
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City men’s discernment retreat is July 26-29 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Registration open soon.
 
Family events at Camp OLOG
Three camp events are being offered this summer at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp: Family Camp, Camp @ Home and Family Nights. For details, visit archokc.org/camp.
 
Online Mass Tuesdays
Join Archbishop Coakley and priests of the archdiocese for online daily Mass at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday from the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Mass will be livestreamed at archokc.org/live, YouTube and on Facebook Live. Daily Mass at the CPC is now open to the public.
 
Resuming public Mass information
Find procedures for public Mass in Oklahoma, a list of Frequently Asked Questions and a video message from Archbishop Coakley at archokc.org/mass.
 
COVID-19 information, live Mass list
Find a list of online daily and Sunday Masses, Procedures for Resuming Ministries, prayers, an act of spiritual communion and other resources related to the quarantine and coronavirus at archokc.org/health.
 
Support your parish
With public Masses not at full capacity yet, parishes and priests still need financial support from parishioners. Find online giving links and mailing addresses for your parish at archokc.org/parishgiving.
 
Study guides available!
Archbishop Coakley encourages all clergy and lay people to spend time studying his latest pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City” with the help of new study guides in English and Spanish. The letter and pastoral plan lay out the vision for the archdiocese through 2030. Find the pastoral letter and study guides at archokc.org/Vision2030.
 
Archbishop Coakley calls for St. Michael prayer
Archbishop Coakley has called for priests, deacons, seminarians and lay men and women to pray the prayer to St. Michael, and for parishes to include the prayer after every Mass.
 
El Arzobispo Coakley ha pedido a todas las parroquias que incluyan la oración de San Miguel al final de la Misa.
 
Catholic Relief Services
CRS: It’s more than a Rice Bowl! To learn more about Catholic Relief Services, sign-up for the CRS Flocknote group in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City at archokc.flocknote.com/CatholicReliefSE.
 
Reunion rescheduled
St. Anthony Catholic School Alumni Association rescheduled the all-school reunion for this year to July 31, 2021.
 
Serra Club meeting
The next Serra Club of Oklahoma City meeting is at 10:30 a.m. July 21. The Serra Club meets in person at the Catholic Pastoral Center and via Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month for prayer and a speaker. Mass with Archbishop Coakley follows at 11:30 a.m. online at archokc.org/live. Register at serraokc.org.
 
Sanctuary virtual happy hour
Join Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City at 4 p.m. July 23 for a Facebook Live event benefiting Sanctuary Women’s Development Center in Stockyards City! This is a special opportunity to virtually tour Sanctuary and "fill the boot" in support of the most vulnerable homeless women of our community. Visit the Catholic Charities Facebook page (@CCOKC) or contact Anne O'Shields at aoshields@ccaokc.org.
 
Longest Married Couple
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Longest Married Couple Project sponsored by Worldwide Marriage Encounter. A nomination requires the name of the couple, their wedding date and what city and state they reside in, while the nominator needs to include their name, phone number or e-mail address. Submit nominations at www.wwme.org; bkberland@gmail.com; Bryan and Karen Berland, 530 S. Academy, Guthrie 73044; or (405) 850-4274. Deadline: Midnight July 31.
 
Seminarian dinner
The 2020 Archbishop’s Virtual Dinner for Seminarian Education is 7 p.m. Aug. 6 via Zoom. The event supports the St. John Vianney Endowment for Seminarian Education at the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma. Attendees will meet the 28 seminarians studying for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. Gifts to help seminarians follow their call to the priesthood can be made at archokc.org/dinner. Register for the event at archokc.org/dinner.
 
Luncheons4Life
Enjoy a free hot meal and a chance to meet other pro-life people at Luncheons4Life 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 741 N. Philip Ave. in Oklahoma City. RSVP to RespectLife@archokc.org.
 
Catechetical Conference
The Catechetical Conference 2020, “Tilling Good Soil,” is Aug. 29 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 in Oklahoma City. Keynote speakers are Archbishop Coakley and Deacon Keith Strohm. The free all-day event is for catechists of children, youth and adults with live translation of speakers and presentations into Spanish and Vietnamese. Visit archokc.org/catechetical-conference.
 
Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat
The next Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat is Sept. 4-7 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. Cost is $350; scholarships are possible. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org. Register online: archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DomesticChurchEvangelizationRetreat.
 
Day of Reflection
A Day of Reflection: “A Deeper Encounter with Christ from the Gospel of John” with Fr. Sean O’Brien will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sept. 12, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.
 
Scotch & Cigars
Join Archbishop Coakley, David Niles and Adam Minihan of the Catholic Man Show 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Oct. 2 for a fun evening of food, drinks and fellowship benefiting Oklahoma Catholic Radio. Visit okcr.org/scotch.
 
Day of Reflection
A Day of Reflection: “A Day of Silence at the Abbey” with Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Oct. 24, at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.
 
Into the Deep luncheon
Join Archbishop Coakley, Catholic Radio President Jeff Finnell and other Catholic Radio supporters for the 2020 Into the Deep luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The luncheon supports the work of evangelization through Oklahoma Catholic Radio. Visit okcr.org.
 
Best shrines of France pilgrimage
Join Fr. Carson Krittenbrink on an all-inclusive pilgrimage Oct. 5-16. Explore France's beautiful Catholic shrines. From small villages in southern France to Paris. See magnificent shrines and churches and learn of the lives of St. Bernadette, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Veronica and Zaccheus, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Catherine Labourne. Cost $5,024 pp from OKC. The pre-tour to Lisbon and Fatima is Oct. 2-6. Full payment is needed by Aug. 5; after Aug. 5 price is not guaranteed. For more information or to register, visit www.pilgrimages.com/frkrittenbrink, call (800) 206-TOUR (8687) or e-mail katherine@206tours.com, danielle@206tours.com or alexandra@206tours.com.
 
SWOSU alumni network
Fr. Kelly Edwards, pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church in Weatherford, is looking for SWOSU alumni to join their Flocknote alumni network. Text SWOSUalum to 84576 to join.
 
Healing House
(Information for parish group leaders) The Healing House in Crescent provides a comfortable, prayerful location for off-site meetings and retreats. It is available for small groups overnight or larger groups for day-long events. Reasonable rates, with or without meals. Visit www.thehealinghouse.co/ or contact Marka at (405) 697-4600. 
 
Online music conference
The Sacred Music Institute of America presents an online conference “Beauty, Simplicity, Practicality: Developing Quality Music in Every Parish” July 19-23. Cost: $350; $250 student; single-day $150. Keynote speaker is Dr. William Mahrt. Register at sacredmusicinstitute.org/conference.
 
Clergy abuse report and information
Find Archbishop Coakley’s Letter to the Faithful in English, Spanish and Vietnamese, a list of frequently asked questions and a copy of the independent report on clergy abuse in the archdiocese at archokc.org/clergyabuse.
 
Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting service launched
The new Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting service launched on March 16. The third-party reporting service is responsible for receiving allegations of sexual abuse against current or retired bishops in the United States. The hotline does not replace the requirement to contact law enforcement. Allegations can be made to the toll-free number (800) 276-1562 or online at reportbishopabuse.org. The reporting party can choose to remain anonymous. For more information, go online to archokc.org/clergyabuse. To report abuse by clergy, volunteers or church and school employees, call (405) 720-9878. If a child is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
 
Se lanza Servicio para Informar sobre Abusos de Obispos Católicos
El nuevo servicio para Informar sobre Abusos de Obispos Católicos se lanzó el 16 de marzo. El servicio de informes de terceras partes es responsable de recibir denuncias de abuso sexual contra obispos actuales o retirados en los Estados Unidos. Se pueden realizar denuncias al número gratuito (800) 276-1562 o en línea en reportbishopabuse.org. La parte informante puede optar por permanecer en el anonimato. Para obtener más información, vaya en línea a archokc.org/clergyabuse. Para denunciar el abuso por parte del clero, voluntarios o empleados de la iglesia y la escuela, llame al (405) 720-9878. Si un niño está en peligro inmediato, llame al 9-1-1.