Briefs

As Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s 50th anniversary year approaches in 2026, the parish is looking for Epiphany “Legacy Members,” any person who attended Epiphany when the church was located at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Those dates are June 17, 1976 until the first Mass in Bryce Hall on June 21, 1980. Anyone who was an adult, teenager or child that attended during that time can e-mail [email protected].

The Knights of Columbus council at St. Eugene in Oklahoma City is hosting its annual dinner at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at Grand House Asian Bistro. Honoree of the dinner is Jim Corsoro, dinner founder and longtime council member.  The dinner will have five courses, each with a wine pairing. The cost is $60 per person which includes tax and gratuity. Contact Steve Chastain at (405) 408-8931. Make checks payable to K of C Council 10822 and mail to Steve Chastain, 12532 Deep Wood Creek Drive, OKC 73142.

The Altum Institute presents a Seminar Series: Angels and Demons 6:30–8:30 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30 in the St. Peter Basilica room at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Cost $50. Visit altuminstitute.org/discipleship. Contact [email protected]; (405) 720-2759.

The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Wichita are hosting a Come and See weekend retreat for single young women between the ages 18-35 Oct. 17-19 at the IHM Motherhouse, 3550 N. 167 St. W in Colwich, Kansas. Visit sistersihmofwichita.org. Contact Sr. Marie Therese at [email protected]; (316) 722-9316.

St. Gregory’s Abbey vocation director Fr. Simeon Spitz, O.S.B. invites single Catholic men ages 18-45 to a Monastic Encounter Weekend Oct. 17-19. Participants will share in the liturgical prayer, lectio divina, common work, and communal life of the abbey and live as a monk. While these encounters are primarily intended for those discerning a religious vocation, they are of spiritual benefit to anyone yearning to know God’s still, small voice amidst life’s chaos. To register or for more information about discerning a vocation at St. Gregory's Abbey, e-mail [email protected], visit monksok.org, or call Fr. Simeon at (405) 878-5456.

Resurrection Memorial Cemetery will host an open house 2-6 p.m. Oct 18 and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Our Lady of Sorrows Mausoleum, 7500 W. Britton Rd. in Oklahoma City. Explore the grounds of Resurrection and learn more about Calvary Cemetery. There will be specials on select offerings, staff available to answer questions and light refreshments. For more information, call (405) 721-4191.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is hosting a Holy Fire Middle School retreat 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at Rose State College Hudiburg Chevrolet Center, 6000 S. Prosper Blvd. in Midwest City. Cost $54.50 until Sept. 24 then $64.50. Lunch included.

A special invitation to all who faithfully serve in their parishes and wish to deepen their ministry. If people are currently serving as a sacristan, lector, or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, and have the approval of their pastor, they are warmly invited to participate in this day of formation. A time to grow spiritually, strengthen their service, and renew their commitment to the Church.

The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in Oklahoma City and the Diocese Council of Catholic Women in Tulsa will host a women’s jubilee pilgrimage Oct. 20 to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Student Center, 201 N. Knoblock St. in Stillwater. Carpooling available. Registration at 9:30 a.m. Church tour at 10 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Kerry Wakulich. Cost $25. Reservation deadline is Oct. 13. Contact Mary Ann Schmitt at (405) 650-9674; [email protected].

A Retreat in Daily Life reunion is 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Connor Center at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3300 Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. This is a social event for spiritual directors, facilitators and individuals who have completed the Retreat in Daily Life and would like to continue this prayer experience. RSVP to Eric Kyle at [email protected].

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Diocese of Tulsa and Springs in the Desert will present Cherished: A retreat for those in a season of infertility on Oct. 24-25 at the Church of St. Benedict, 2200 W. Ithica St. in Broken Arrow. Cost: $200 couples; $150 individuals. Visit springsinthedesert.org/oklahoma.

The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church fall organ recital series will feature a choir and organ recital in celebration of the parish's centennial anniversary at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24; and a performance at 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 by Stephen Wurst, organist at McFarlin United Methodist in Norman. A wine and cheese reception will follow all recitals. St. Francis of Assisi is located at 1901 NW 18 St. in Oklahoma City.

The 2025 “Las heridas de la muyer” Catholic Women’s Conference is 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Featured speakers are Lupita Venegas and Mari Pablo. Register at mujercatolicaok.com.

A Remembrance Mass for Pregnancy and Infant Loss is 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. E-mail names of children to be honored to [email protected].

St. Eugene Catholic Church will host a Festival of the Americas and World 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2400 W. Hefner Rd. in Oklahoma City. Visit steugenes.org,

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the annual Red Mass for legal professionals at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Visit archokc.org/redmass.

The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m., Nov. 6 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Andreas Widmer. Visit cfook.org/acp.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mustang will host its annual Altar Society craft fair 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the church, 1100 N. Sara Rd. in Mustang. Vendor applications are now being accepted. Visit holyspiritmustang.org/craft-fair-form.

Holy Trinity Catholic School Green and Gold Auction is 6 p.m. Nov. 8 in the school gym, Missouri and N. 2 St. in Okarche. Early bird cost $50 until Oct. 1. Silent auction begins online on Nov. 3. Visit holytrinityok.ejoinme.org/auction2025.

Abraham is recognized as the father of faith because of his obedience and trust in God. Anyone interested in learning more about his life and his role in salvation history, is invited to the seminar series: “Abraham, Our Father in Faith.” The three-week series is 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, 20, and Dec. 4 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, in the St. Peter's Basilica meeting room. Visit altuminstitute.org/discipleship/sse.