Bulletin Announcements

40 Days for Life
The 40 Days for Life campaign is Sept. 23 - Nov. 1. There are locations in Edmond, Norman and Oklahoma City. Sign up at 40daysforlife.com. Contact respectlife@archokc.org.

New safe environment training launched
The archdiocese announced a new and updated training program for volunteers, staff members and clergy that will be required before working with minors in the diocese’s Catholic churches or schools. Learn more at archokc.org/safe-environment.

Rother shrine webcam
A live webcam allows viewers to watch the building of the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine! The webcam will be live-streaming throughout construction. Watch at archokc.org/shrinewebcam.

Watch Heritage Gallery episodes on Bl. Stanley Rother
The Communications Office of the archdiocese has produced a series of short videos to highlight items in the Heritage Gallery related to Bl. Stanley Rother. Watch each episode on YouTube or Facebook. Find Episode 1 at https://youtu.be/0HX1iDrM8zg. To support the building of a museum at the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, go online to stanleyrother.org.

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 live-streamed at archokc.org/live, on Facebook Live and on YouTube. Daily Mass at the CPC is open to the public. Masks required.

Public Mass information – COVID-19
Find procedures for public Mass in Oklahoma, a list of Frequently Asked Questions and a video message from Archbishop Coakley at archokc.org/mass.

Mask requirement remains in place
Until further notice, Archbishop Coakley has issued a mandatory requirement for masks to be worn for all public Masses in the archdiocese. For more information or to read the “Letter to the Faithful,” go online to 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/mass or archokc.org/digitalresources.

Support your parish
With public Masses not at full capacity, 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.

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.

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.

Youth, young adult events
The Youth, Young Adult and Campus Evangelization and Discipleship Office has many upcoming events such as a volleyball tournament, Halloween block party, family camp and more. Visit archokc.org/youth-young-adult or the Facebook page @archokcyouth.  

Blue Mass
Archbishop Coakley will celebrate a Blue Mass for First Responders at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon. Reception to follow. COVID precautions followed.

Luncheon 4 Life
The next Luncheon 4 Life is 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The speaker is Bill Shapard of Shapard Research who pioneered ground-breaking research for "Support After Abortion." Contact respectlife@archokc.org.

Mass for Medical Professionals
Archbishop’s Mass for Medical Professionals will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Oklahoma City. Reception to follow. Speaker: Sr. Mary Rachel Nerbun, R.S.M., M.D., St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa.

Anniversary Mass 
Archbishop Coakley invites married couples who are celebrating milestone anniversaries (25, 40, 50+) in the calendar year 2020 to participate in the annual Anniversary Mass that will be live-streamed at 3 p.m. Oct.18 in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Register with the Office of Marriage and Family Life at (405) 709-2709 or lcarrasco@archokc.org. Couples are asked to send in a picture of themselves to be shown on the live-stream.

Misa de aniversario
El arzobispo Coakley invita a las parejas casadas que están celebrando aniversarios importantes (25, 40, 50+) en el año del calendario 2020 a participar en la misa anual de aniversarios que se transmitirá en vivo a las 3 p.m. El día 18 de octubre en la Capilla de San Francisco de Sales en el Centro Pastoral Católico. Regístrese en la Oficina de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar al (405) 709-2709 o lcarrasco@archokc.org. Se les pide a las parejas que envíen una foto de ellos mismos para que se muestre en la transmisión en vivo.

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.

Red Mass
Archbishop Coakley will celebrate a Red Mass for Legal Professionals at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at St. Thomas More University Parish in Norman. Reception to follow. Speaker: Teresa Collett, J.D., University of St. Thomas School of Law.

Catholic Relief Services chapters
Catholic Relief Services is building a network of CRS chapters to equip and empower volunteers to become champions for the families and communities that CRS serves, leading the way to a more just and peaceful world. The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is hosting a Come and See meeting via Zoom 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Nov. 7. This workshop will enable participants to learn about the importance of chapters in the work of CRS, especially in support of its two major campaigns on hunger and on refugees and migration. For additional information or to learn more, subscribe to the CRS flocknote at https://archokc.flocknote.com/CatholicReliefSe.

Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference
The 2021 Oklahoma Catholic Women’s Conference is Feb. 27 at Embassy Suites, 2501 Conference Dr. in Norman. Tickets $55 before Dec. 1; $65 after Dec. 1. Visit okcatholicwomen.com.

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.