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A birthday parade for Archbishop Beltran will begin at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 29 at St. Ann Assisted and Independent Living, 7501 W. Britton Rd in Oklahoma City. The parade will continue across the street to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church and then circle the Catholic Pastoral Center. If needed, a rain delay will be Sept. 2.

The next Assembly of Catholic Professionals luncheon is 11 a.m., Aug. 21 at the Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Bishop James Conley. Visit cfook.org/acp.

Quinceañera courts and parents of Quinceañera are invited to a retreat 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Connor Center, 3300 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Cost: $100 per family; $50 per person. Contact Erika Martinez at (405) 709-2806 or Andrea Hernandez at (405) 720-2759. Visit archokc.org/eventos.

The Widows of Divine Mercy at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond will be offering a program titled The Spirituality of Widowhood to bring love and comfort in Christ through their journey. They meet monthly from 9 to 10:30 am. Visit stjohn-catholic.org/events for specific dates. They are currently offering a seven-part teaching explaining The Widow's Status in the Old Testament. This will lead to an optional consecration of widows. The class will gather at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond in the commons, and the next meeting from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Aug. 23. Register at stjohn-catholic.org/event-details?id=24130.

A Domestic Church Evangelization Retreat will be held Aug. 29-31 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. To learn more or sign up for the retreat, contact Jacob and AnneMarie Miller at [email protected]. Register at domesticchurchfamilies.com.

The St. Eugene Knights of Columbus retreat is 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Aug. 30 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City. Open to all Catholics. Cost $30 includes lunch and refreshments. Seating limited. Mail checks made out to K of C Council 10822, 14616 Collingwood Kane, Edmond, OK 73013. Contact Michael Zink at (405) 314-4120; [email protected].

The Altum Institute’s Catechetical Immersion is set for 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School, 801 N.W. 50 St. in Oklahoma City. Visit altuminstitute.org/event/971.

Christ the King Catholic Church, 8005 Dorset Drive, in Oklahoma City will host an Unbound Freedom in Christ Retreat 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (8 a.m. Mass optional) on Sept. 6. Discover the keys to spiritual healing and freedom. Register at ckokc.org/unbound-prayer-ministry.

A St. Kateri Tekakwitha Honor Dance will be held Sept. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 47943 Abbey Rd. in Konawa. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Gourd dance is 3-5:30 p.m. Supper is at 6 p.m. and grand entry is at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Remembrance in memory of people lost to suicide will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 12 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1891 N.W. 18 St. in Oklahoma City. Contact stfrancisokc.com or (405) 528-0485.

Save the Date: The fifth annual Broncho Bash is 6:30-10 p.m. Sept. 12 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 900 S. Littler Ave. in Edmond. The event benefits the University of Central Oklahoma Broncho Catholic Campus Ministry. Ticket and sponsorship opportunities coming soon.

Sept. 13. Visit nationaldayofremembrance.org

Day of Reflection, “Modern Day Holiness,” presented by Fr. Peter Shults, O.S.B. is 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13 at St. Gregory's Abbey, 1900 W. MacArthur St. in Shawnee. Attendees must pre-register by e-mailing [email protected], via the link at monksok.org or call (405) 878-5296. Cost $30. Lunch included.

The archdiocesan marriage and family life and safe environment offices present Hope Renewed with Fr. Kenneth Schmidt 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. Fr. Schmidt, cofounder of Trauma Recovery Associates, hosts trauma recovery groups in the local jail, probation program, domestic violence shelter, and for the community. All pastors, deacons, safe environment facilitators, parish secretaries, ministry leaders and educators are invited. Contact Lisa Carrasco at (405) 709-2709 or [email protected].

St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church in Yukon is having their annual arts and crafts show 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sept. 13. There will be Indian tacos and drinks to purchase. People interested in booth registration can contact Rachelle Goldsboro at [email protected], (405) 350-7559.

The Knights of Columbus St John Nepomuk Council 6748 will host their annual golf tournament on Sept. 13 at Surrey Hills Golf Club, 11340 Surrey Hills Blvd. in Yukon. Register at yukonkofc.org or (405) 805-6262. Proceeds will support Knights projects and the Center of Family Love.

Archbishop Coakley will celebrate the annual Mass for Medical Professionals at 5 p.m. on Sept. 13 at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake Ave. in Oklahoma City. The guest speaker is Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. Visit archokc.org/medicalmass.

Archbishop Coakley's cookout for young adults will begin with Sunday Mass at 3 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Catholic Pastoral Center, 7501 Northwest Expressway in Oklahoma City.

The Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine presents Taste 2025 at 6 p.m. Sept. 18 at 700 S.E. 89 in Oklahoma City. Enjoy Norahua Mexican Folkloric Dancers, Mexican fare, Mezcal tasting and live music. Call (405) 438-0310 for sponsorship information.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond is presenting Alpha, a weekly journey exploring the Christian faith at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning Sept. 18. There will be free dinner, childcare and a weekly video presentation followed by discussion. Visit alphausa.org/about.