Bulletin Announcements

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.

Archbishop’s Dinner
Join Archbishop Coakley, priests, seminarians and the board of directors of the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma for the 2021 Archbishop’s Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Omni Hotel, 100 W. Oklahoma City Blvd. in Oklahoma City. The dinner supports the St. John Vianney Endowment, which helps seminarians who are studying to be priests. Visit cfook.org or call (405) 721-4115.

Retreat in Daily Life
Do you seek to know the Lord and grow in your relationship with him? St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Retreat in Daily Life is offered throughout the archdiocese from October to May.  This weekly small group is rooted in Scripture and prayer under the guidance of a spiritual director/facilitator. To learn more about the retreat and how to apply, visit archokc.org/spirituallife or contact Nancy Vargas at navargas54@gmail.com or Sherry Alexander at (405) 315-7559. Applications and Interviews are conducted July 1 through Aug. 31.  

Follow the archdiocese on social media
Stay up-to-date on all that is happening in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City by following the archdiocese on Facebook (facebook.com/ArchOKC), Instagram (ArchOKC), YouTube (ArchOKC) and Twitter (@ArchOKC).

Jobs Box
Find the latest career opportunities in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in the Jobs Box at archokc.org/jobs-box.

First Friday Adoration 
Join the staff of the Catholic Pastoral Center on the first Friday of every month for adoration and the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 7501 Northwest Expressway. Adoration begins at Noon and is open to the public. 

Introduction to the Apostles Creed
The Gospel of Life Disciples presents Introduction to the Apostles Creed: Refreshing Our Catholic Faith 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday evenings at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. The 12 sessions taught by Ken Pedigo began June 14. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org. 

GOLD summer series
The Gospel of Life Disciples presents “Rejoice and Be Glad,” an eight-week study on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday nights July 1 – Aug. 26 at the St. John Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore and virtual. Sessions taught by David Harrison. Call (405) 778-1107. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org. 

Fiat women’s retreat
Single women ages 18-30 who are seeking to do God's will are invited to attend a Fiat Ministries Discernment Retreat Aug. 5-7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Youth Camp. Religious sisters from various religious orders assist at the retreat by giving talks, leading small groups, giving their testimonies, and providing a joyful witness of what it means to be a consecrated religious sister. Cost $25; includes meals, lodging and materials. Register by Aug. 1 at fiatministries.org.

ACP luncheon
The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Bishop David Konderla, Diocese of Tulsa. Visit archokc.org/acp or call (405) 709-2745.

Mother-daughter retreat
The archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office will host a mother-daughter brunch 9 a.m. – Noon Aug. 7 at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. There will be a talk on being wonderfully made in the image and likeness of God, an overview of fertility cycles, an introduction to Theology of the Body, Q and A, prayer and a meal. The event is bilingual in English and Spanish. Recommended age 12 and older. Doctors will help answer questions and teach the beauty and science of bodies. Register at archokc.org/mother-daughter-brunch.

Retiro madre-hija
La Oficina Arquidiocesana de Matrimonio y Vida Familiar organizará un almuerzo para madre-hija, del 9 a.m. hasta mediodía, el 7 de agosto, 2021, en el Centro Pastoral Católico, 7501 NW Expressway, en Oklahoma City. Habrá una charla sobre, ser maravillosamente hecho a imagen y semejanza de Dios, una visión general de los ciclos de fertilidad, una introducción a la Teología del Cuerpo, tiempo para preguntas y repuestas, oración y una comida. El evento es bilingüe en inglés y español. Recomendar mayores de 12 años. Los médicos ayudarán a responder preguntas y enseñar la belleza y la ciencia de los cuerpos. Regístrese en archokc.org/mother-daughter-brunch.

Luncheons for Life
The next Luncheons 4 Life is 11:30 a.m. Aug. 12 at Will Rogers Theater, 4322 N. Western Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Janine Marrone, founder of Luncheons 4 Life. RSVP at luncheons4life.com/oklahoma-city.

Retrouvaille
There will be a Retrouvaille weekend Aug. 27-29 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide tools to help get marriages back on track. For more information and registration, visit helpourmarriage.org.

Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat
A Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat will take place Sept. 3-6 (Labor Day weekend) at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Oklahoma City. Cost is $350, which includes lodging and meals. Scholarships are available. Contact Alex Schimpf, (405) 709-2755; aschimpf@archokc.org. Register at archokc.org/dc. 

Anniversary celebration
Everyone is invited to the 50th anniversary celebration at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Enid during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-5.

Day of Reflection
Day of Reflection, “I Shall Return to My Father: How to Make a Good Confession” presented by Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B., is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sept. 25 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Day of Reflection
Day of Reflection, “The Roman Rite Mass and the Language of Ritual" presented by Fr. Thomas Boyer, is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Rachel’s Vineyard (Spanish) 
A Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat weekend in Spanish is Oct. 29-31 in Oklahoma City. This healing retreat is for post-abortive women and men and is a place where other people have been through similar pain. E-mail rachel@cceok.org to register or call (918) 512-1525 for more information.

El Viñedo de Raquel (Español)
Un retiro de fin de semana en español del Viñedo de Raquel se llevará a cabo del 29 al 31 de octubre en Oklahoma City. Este retiro de sanación es para mujeres y hombres que han surfrido un aborto y es un lugar para otras personas que han pasado por un dolor similar. Envíe un correo electrónico a rachel@cceok.org para registrarse o llame al (918) 512-1525 para obtener más información.

Marriage retreat
The archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office presents “Be Light: A Marriage Retreat for Couples” 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. Monica Catholic Church, 2001 N. Western Ave. in Edmond. Cost $50 per couple. Lunch included. Register at archokc.org/marriageretreat. Contact Alex Schimpf at (405) 709-2755, aschimpf@archokc.org.  

Day of Reflection
Day of Reflection, “Hearken Continually: A Primer on Discernment of God’s Will” presented by Dr. Alex Schmipf, is 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 20 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St., Shawnee. Limited seating. Masks are recommended, but not required. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing retreats@monksok.org or call (405) 878-5656. Cost $30 pre-paid or $35 at the door. Lunch included.

Pilgrimage to Holy Land
Join Fr. Daniel Grover and Fr. Carl Janocha on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for 10 days Nov. 3-12. Visit Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and Tiberius among other places where Jesus walked and prayed. Cost from OKC $4,249. Contact Fr. Carl Janocha, St. Patrick Catholic Church, P.O. Box 628, Anadarko 73005-0628, (405) 527-5255, frcarlj@gmail.com.

Catholic Ireland pilgrimage
Join Fr. James Goins, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, on a pilgrimage to Ireland Oct 4-14. Spend nine days taking in the beauty of ancient monasteries and churches along magnifi­cent landscapes while connecting with the Lord. Included: Round trip airfare on American Airlines; breakfast and dinner; specially selected hotel accommodations; air-conditioned motor coach; full-time tour manager; departure tax and current fuel charge. Cost: $4,099 from Oklahoma City. Visit unitours.com/questions. Contact Christina Young, AA Travel, (405) 919-0785, christina@aa-travel.fun.

Mission Monks Beef
The Monks’ Marketplace at St. Gregory’s Abbey in Shawnee now sells high-quality Mission Monks Beef by the cut. Choose among ribeye, T-bone, sirloin, various roasts, brisket, flank steak and ground beef. Store hours are Thursday and Friday 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Sign up for FORMED!
There are three easy steps for parishioners to sign-up on FORMED: 1) Visit signup.formed.org. 2) Enter parish zip or name. 3) Enter name and e-mail. Parishes should discontinue listing their unique parish codes since the new system is based on searching for the parish subscription on the FORMED sign-in screen. The new system does not require the subscription code.  

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.

Safe environment training
The archdiocese has an 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.

Read Archbishop Coakley’s pastoral plan for the next 10 years 
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.

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 
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 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.