Bulletin Announcements

Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast
The 2020 Celebrating Catholic Education Breakfast with Archbishop Coakley will be at 7 a.m. Jan. 28 at Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center, 741 N. Phillips Ave. in Oklahoma City. Register at archokc.org/breakfast.
 
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. in Norman. Contact Connie Lang at (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.
 
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.
 
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
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.
 
Archbishop Coakley’s pastoral plan released
Archbishop Coakley’s new 25-page pastoral letter, “Go Make Disciples! Building a Culture of Conversion and Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City,” and Vision 2030 Pastoral Plan lays out the vision for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City through 2030. Read the letter and plan or download a copy at archokc.org/vision2030.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
CFO scholarship deadlines
Online applications are now available on the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc. website, www.cfook.org, for the following funding opportunities: College scholarship application deadline: March 29; Pastoral Music and Fine Arts application deadline: Feb. 14. All applications must be completed online. For assistance contact (405) 721-4115.
 
CRS Rice Bowl info session
An archdiocesan CRS Rice Bowl event will be 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Catholic Pastoral Center conference center. CRS Global Fellow Rev. Lance Warren will be guest speaker. The event is free and is for CRS Rice Bowl coordinators or anyone who is interested in learning more about the Rice Bowl. Contact Jazmin Cogburn at (405)721-1415, JCogburn@archokc.org.
 
Rose Day
The annual pro-life rally will be at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 at the state Capitol. Keynote speaker is Abby Johnson, former abortion center director. Advocates begin handing out roses at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.roseday.life.
 
Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon
The Assembly of Catholic Professionals first quarterly luncheon for 2020 is 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Downtown Petroleum Club John Nichols Room in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Kathryn Whitaker. For more information or to register, visit archokc.org/asp. Contact (405) 709-2745 or acp@archokc.org. 
 
Green Tie Gala
Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City will have its annual Green Tie Gala Feb. 22 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, 1700 N.E. 63 in Oklahoma City. This event celebrates and supports the homeless services of Catholic Charities: Sanctuary Women’s Development Centers in Oklahoma City and Norman, and Holy Family Home in Midwest City. Contact Chelsea Rose at (405) 523-3009, crose@ccaokc.org.
 
Day of Reflection
A Day of Reflection: “Practicing the Presence of God in Lent” with Br. Damian Whalen, O.S.B., will be 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Feb. 22 at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee. Early bird discount $30; $35 at the door, includes lunch. Contact (405) 878-5656, retreats@monksok.org.
 
Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference
Registration is open for the 2020 Oklahoma Catholic Men’s Conference Feb. 29 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Speakers include Fr. Leo Patalinghug, Edward Sri, Dave DiNuzzo and Paul George. Visit www.catholicmen.net.
 
Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat
A Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat will be held March 26-29 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in OKC. Cost $350; scholarships available. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org. Register at archokc.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/DomesticChurchEvangelizationRetreat.
 
Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference
Registration is open for the 2020 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference March 28 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Speakers include Jennifer Roback Morse, Kathryn Whitaker and Bonnie Engstrom. Visit ocwconference.com.
 
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 age 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. Contact Peter de Keratry at stewardship@archokc.org or (405) 709-2745.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.