Bulletin Announcements

Find unique Bl. Stanley Rother gifts online
Find unique and special gifts for friends and family at the online Rother Store. Medals, rosaries, Guatemalan scarves, prints, prayer cards, Bl. Stanley's biography and more! Go to rotherstore.com.

Advent Lessons and Carols
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.

Free Rother museum tour 
The Heritage Gallery at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, presents “The Shepherd Cannot Run: A Retrospective on the Life of Bl. Stanley Rother.” The museum is open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Special tours arranged by calling (405) 721-5651, Ext. 141.

Become a seminarian pen pal!
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.
 
Rother documentary, beatification available on DVD
The DVD set of the Beatification Mass of Bl. Stanley Rother and the official Emmy-nominated documentary, “An Ordinary Martyr,” are available at the Rother Store at 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City or call (405) 721-5651, Ext. 114.

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 diocese from 1960-2018 at archokc.org/clergyabusereport.

Report abuse of minors, vulnerable adults 
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City through its programs, organizations and events, has numerous daily contacts with many minors and vulnerable adults. It is, therefore, important that all archdiocesan personnel, clergy, seminarians, religious, employees and volunteers, protect the rights of children and vulnerable adults and be alert to the possibility for child abuse and abuse of vulnerable adults. Under Oklahoma law, all individuals MUST report an incident or suspicion of sexual abuse of a minor (person under age 18) to the civil authorities immediately. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services has established a statewide abuse hotline for reporting: (800) 522-3511. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have reason to believe a child is in immediate danger call 9-1-1. For the safety of children and vulnerable adults and the healing of victims, the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City provides an Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults Pastoral Response Hotline for reporting the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults (in the past or present) by a member of the clergy or other church personnel: (405) 720-9878. The archdiocesan victim assistance coordinator, a licensed professional counselor, will respond to calls to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Response Hotline. A report to the archdiocese does not relieve the individual of the duty to report child abuse to civil authorities as required by Oklahoma law. In Oklahoma, failure to report child abuse is a misdemeanor.

Want to learn about the future of the archdiocese?
Archbishop Coakley’s new 25-page pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City,” lays out the vision for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City through 2030. Read the letter or download a copy at www.archokc.org/2030. 

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.

QCD’s for parish offertory
All parishes are encouraged to promote IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions for offertory giving. A QCD is a tax advantageous way for those 70.5 years or older to give to support the parish with distributions from an IRA. A new QCD parish giving flyer, form and video are available at www.archokc.org/qcd. Please use the flyer as an insert in the bulletin and share the link with parishioners in your bulletin. The video and flyer are intended to help those in the parish learn about a QCD and how it can be helpful in giving to the parish and other ministries. If you have questions about QCD’s or how a parishioner can use them to help the parish, please e-mail Peter de Keratry at stewardship@archokc.org or call (405) 709-2745.

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

Sanctity of Life Mass
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 Garcia. 

CPC daily Mass
Daily Mass is held weekdays at 11:30 a.m. in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway. No Mass on days CPC is closed. 

Catholic Charities weekly Mass 
Catholic Charities at 1232 N. Classen Blvd., OKC, will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. every Friday in their chapel. Mass is open to the public. Check holiday schedule. 

Charismatic Catholic prayer meetings 
Charismatic Catholic prayer meetings are held at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Bring your Bible. Contact Elaine Naugle at (405) 358-3610, elaine.211223@gmail.com, or go online to www.spiritOKC.org.

Rosary for Life - OKC 
Sr. Maria, parishioners at St. James and community members gather every morning at 11:30 a.m. to peacefully pray the Rosary at 1240 S.W. 44 at the corner of S.W. 44 and Blackwelder Avenue near the abortion center. Anyone can participate. 
 
Rosary for Life - Norman 
Pray the Rosary for Life, 6:30 p.m., at the chapel at St. Thomas More, 100 Stinson St., Norman. Contact Connie Lang, (405) 249-1041, potato.lang@gmail.com.

Holy Innocents' Chapel needs adorers
Holy Innocents’ Foundation is seeking more adorers for the Holy Innocents’ Chapel. Contact Toni Harrelson at adoration.holyinnocents@gmail.com or (405) 341-2199.

Lay Missionaries of Charity 
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.

Suicide prevention training 
Did you know you can help save a life? Catholic Charities encourages parishioners to participate in mental health awareness training. QPR is a free one-hour suicide prevention training that provides three simple steps to reach someone who may be feeling hopeless. Professional counseling also available. Contact St. Joseph Counseling Center at (405) 524-0969.

Pilgrimage to Berlin, Prague, Austria
Fr. Carl William Janocha and Fr. Danny Grover will lead a pilgrimage to Berlin, Prague and Austria; also featuring the Passion Play of Oberammergau, Sept. 21-Oct. 2. The trip is $4,599 pp, including airfare from OKC, four-star hotels, most meals and more. Sites include Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Cesky Krumlov, Salzburg, Munich, Oberammergau featuring the Passion Play produced every 10 years, and Frankfurt. The people of Oberammergau have put on the Passion Play since the time of the plague when it passed over their valley and they have been giving thanks to God. Join us for this truly beautiful, historic, faith-filled journey to the areas of the Bavarian countryside of Europe. We will have opportunities to visit the Berlin cathedral, the remains of the Berlin Wall, old town Prague, the birth place of Mozart, and the fairy tale Neuschwanstein Castle. Contact Fr. Janocha at (405) 640-4934, frcarj@gmail.com.

Pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain, France
Join Fr. Aaron Foshee on a pilgrimage to Portugal, Spain and France, featuring Santiago de Compostela, Sept. 25-Oct. 6. Visit the shrines of Our Lady and the saints in these vibrant countries. Contact (580) 332-4811. 

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. 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.