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St. Mary Catholic Church in Joplin, Missouri invites parishioners from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City to a free Lenten Mission March 22–24 at 3035 S. Central City Rd. in Joplin. Steve Angrisano will be the musician and speaker. RSVP to (417) 623-3333.

The Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine Museum presents Lenten evening vespers and relic expositions with Dcn. Rob Blakely from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday until April 1 in the shrine chapel, 700 SE 89 St. in Oklahoma City.

Upcoming Lenten fish fry dinners in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

As Catholics, the spiritual pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving guide people in daily reflection during the 40 days of Lent. Lent is an opportunity for people to reflect on their lives as they strive to deepen their relationship with God and neighbor — no matter where in the world that neighbor may live. Lent is a time of personal and spiritual growth, a time to look outward and inward. One simple way to enhance the Lenten practice is to participate in the CRS Rice Bowl program. During Lent, Catholics and families across the United States use a Rice Bowl — a small cardboard box—to pray, fast and collect alms in support of their people living in poverty around the world. Each Rice Bowl comes with a calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities and reflections connected to our global family. Go to crsricebowl.org for information, prayers, stories and activities to enhance the Lenten practice. To order Rice Bowls: crsricebowl.org/resources/order-crs-rice-bowl-materials or 1 (800) 222-0025. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

Holy Angels Education Center offers adult education classes for ESL, GED, finance, small business, US citizenship and more. The center is located at 317 N. Blackwelder in Oklahoma City. Visit holyangelseducation.org.

Registration is open for the 2025 Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp season. Visit campguadalupe.org/summercamp.

Applications are open for 2026 summer staff at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp in Wellston. Must be 16 years of age by June 1, 2026, to apply. Visit campguadalupe.org/summerteam.

The Knights of Columbus council 1018 of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Shawnee will be hosting a Lenten fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb 27 and March 6, 13, 20, and 27 at the Benedict Center, 632 N. Kickapoo St. Price is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and older and carryout orders. Season tickets are $75. It is free for children 10 and under. Proceeds will go towards supporting parish youth activities and various Knights of Columbus charitable projects. Stations of the Cross will begin at 7 p.m. in the church.

The St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 16214 will host a Lenten fish fry 5-6:30 p.m. on Feb. 27; and March 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 3901 S. Sunnylane Rd. in Del City. Suggested donation cost is $12 per meal. Dine in or take out.

The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help local African American and Native American diocesan communities throughout the United States spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and respond to real and pressing needs on the ground. In the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, the Black and Indian Missions Collection and the Catholic Home Missions Collection is March 14-15. Visit blackandindianmission.org and usccb.org/committees/catholic-home-missions.

Everyone is invited to a Lenten mission at 6 p.m. March 23-25 in the Msgr. Connor Center (Monday and Tuesday) and The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Wednesday), 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. The cathedral is partnering with Hallow for this event and the speaker is Marco Casanova.

The Knights of Columbus Family Bingo will be March 26 at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 4201 S. McKinley in Oklahoma City. All games $10, with door prizes furnished by the Knights. Food reasonably priced, served at 5:45 p.m. Bingo at 6:30 p.m. All players receive a raffle ticket for a 55-inch LED TV to be given away (must be present to win). January, February and March birthdays will be recognized and given a free blackout card.

Single Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, “Come and See” retreat. The weekend retreat will begin at 4 p.m., Friday, March 27, and conclude at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 29. Women interested in attending the free retreat are encouraged to bring a journal or notepad and a reusable water bottle. Meals and housing will be provided. For more information, visit ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org, call (361) 500-9505 or e-mail [email protected].

The Altum Institute and St. Paul Street Evangelization will host an Invite One Back Training workshop 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. March 28 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Cost $40 includes workshop materials, morning hospitality and lunch. Visit archokc.org/GMDevents. Contact Larann Wilson at [email protected].

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center will present Mary, the mother of Jesus, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31 at 4919 S. Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Register at (405) 747-5035.

The Altum Institute will present a Seminar Series – Mary’s heart revealed through the rosary 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 9, 16, 23 and 30 in the St. Peter’s Basilica room at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. The presenter is Amber Johnson. Cost $50. Visit altuminstitute.org/discipleship/sse. Contact (405) 720-2759; [email protected].

Our Lady of Grace Catholic Retreat Center will host an Ignatian three-day silent directed retreat April 9-12 at 4919 S. Fairgrounds in Stillwater. Cost $489, includes three nights lodging, eight home cooked meals, Mass, reconciliation and daily spiritual direction. Pre-registration required. Contact (405) 747-5035.

The Gospel of Life Disciples will host a 5k fun run and walk fun-raiser at 9 a.m. on April 11 at the St. John the Paul II Dwelling, 4113 S. Eastern Ave. in Moore. Visit gospeloflifedisciples.org.

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church is hosting a Lebanese food festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18 at 500 Alameda St. in Norman.

The 2026 Bishop McGuinness annual auction, McG Yacht Rock, evening will be at 6 p.m. April 24 at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, 1700 Northeast 63 St. in Oklahoma City. Enjoy food and drinks, games, premium and live auctions, and dance to live Yacht Rock favorites from the Georgia Bridgewater Orchestra. The Edmonds family will be honored for the dedication and support that have strengthened the McGuinness community. Proceeds benefit the Bishop McGuinness Endowment Fund including support for faculty, staff, teachers, facilities and campus security upgrades. Tickets: bmchs.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/McGYachtRock/PurchaseSponsorshipsTickets/tabid/1569336/Default.aspx.