Diocese of Tulsa

🛐Sunday, Nov. 8 – Closing: Prayer for Vocations "Heavenly Father, bless Your Church with holy priests, consecrated sisters and brothers, faithful married couples, and devoted single people. May we always say ‘yes’ to Your plan for our lives." If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about the priesthood, religious life, marriage/family, or the single/lay witness life. 👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]

📖 “For I was hungry and you gave me food… in prison, and you visited me.” - Matthew 25:35–36, 40 Through the Faith & Works Annual Appeal, the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma supports prison ministry, answering Christ’s call to serve the least among us. 🤍 This vital ministry brings hope and evangelization behind prison walls by providing: • Bibles and faith resources • Study materials • Retreats for inmates Your generosity helps ensure that Christ’s love is present - even in the most forgotten places. 🙏 As we move into the final months of 2026, the Faith & Works Annual Appeal continues to make a meaningful difference throughout the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma! If you have not yet donated, or would like to increate your current gift, please visit: dioceseoftulsa.org/annualapp… Let His Mission Be Yours

"Help us to plan well, our life of faith, so that we can meet you when you call us." -Bishop Konderla's Gospel Reflection for Sunday, November 8th on Hallow. 🔗Reflection posted here: ow.ly/LON250ZYwTQ 👉Plan on listening each week throughout the Church's liturgical year as Bishop Konderla will continue to present Gospel reflections with prayer, Scripture, and homily, guiding listeners to embrace Christ's promises, presence, and kingship in daily life.

🙏Saturday, Nov. 7 of Vocations Awareness Week – Discerning God’s Call "Holy Spirit, guide us as we pray and listen to Your call. Give us wisdom to follow the path that brings us closer to Jesus and helps us serve others." If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about the priesthood, religious life, marriage/family, or the single/lay witness life. 👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]

🏡 Step Into Birthright’s New Space! After 53 years of serving mothers and their babies in the Tulsa community, Birthright of Tulsa invites you to celebrate its new home! Tour the nearly 4,000-square-foot space, featuring a welcoming reception area, toy rooms, classroom and conference space, a clothing room, private counseling room and more - all providing much-needed room to serve a growing number of families. Enjoy appetizers, wine, beer and beautiful sunset views as the Birthright team shares this exciting new chapter with you. 📅 Thursday, November 12 🕟 4:30–7 p.m. | Come and go ✝️ Blessing by Bishop David Konderla at 4:30 p.m. 📍 6600 S. Yale Avenue, Suite 975 Tulsa, OK 74136 Bring a friend and share this invitation as we celebrate Birthright’s continuing mission of care and support for both mother and child!

St. Anne & Communio are partnering to host a community movie night on Thursday, October 12th at the Tulsa Cinemark at 10802 E. 71st St. S. The movie is Amazing Grace, which tells the true story of William Wilberforce, the British politician who spent decades fighting to end the slave trade. It also tells the story of John Newton, the former slave ship captain who wrote the beloved hymn that gives the movie its name. It’s an inspiring story of courage, perseverance, and the power of grace to change hearts. This public showing is to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film’s release. All are invited to join us! •When: Thursday, November 12, 6:30–9:00 pm •Where: Cinemark Tulsa, 10802 E. 71st St. S, Tulsa, OK 74133 •Cost: Free admission (concessions available to purchase) •Details: All ages welcome, and the movie is rated PG Seating is limited, so please sign up here: Amazing Grace Community Movie Night at Cinemark Tulsa communio.io/c/stanne/e/Amazi…

🎄🛍️ Mark your calendars for a day of shopping, food and community fun! St. Mark Catholic Church invites you to its 15th Annual Craft Fair! 📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 St. Mark Catholic Church 1507 S. Vann Street, Pryor, OK Shop booths filled with homemade treasures including: 🎨 Art 💍 Jewelry 🧼 Soaps 🪵 Wood carvings 🏺 Pottery 🧵 Quilts 🎄 Holiday décor 🍷 Wine 🫔 Tamales & salsa from our Hispanic Community 🍰 Homemade baked goods 🥪 Plus a wonderful lunch prepared by the parish! And your shopping supports a beautiful cause. ❤️ Funds raised from the Craft Fair help offset the cost of more than 300 food baskets distributed to families throughout Pryor and the surrounding area at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Come shop, eat and help St. Mark serve the community this holiday season! 🎁✨ Questions? Contact Phyllis Buffo at 918-230-0557.

👥Friday, Nov. 6 of Vocations Awareness Week – Single Life & Lay Witness "Lord, thank You for those who serve You in single life. May all lay people bring Your light into schools, workplaces, and communities." If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about priesthood, religious life, and the call to the single/lay witness ministry. 👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]

Please join us in celebrating the diaconate ordination anniversaries for our permanent deacons, observed on the the 6th, 9th, and 28th of November. May these men continue to feel the unending flow of grace from our merciful God as they continue to serve in our diocese.

🙏First Saturday Devotion - next devotion Saturday, November 7 ow.ly/LNYC50Y9t9P 📍Ascension St. John Adoration Chapel - 1923 S. Utica Ave., Tulsa ♥️In Reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary First Saturday of Every Month 11:30am Mass, Rosary, Meditations & Confession

🌿 St. Anne to Host Monthly 'First Saturday' Devotions in Observance of St. Francis of Assisi Jubilee Next First Saturday Devotion 👉November 7, 2026 In celebration of the Jubilee Year honoring the Eighth Centenary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anne Catholic Church will host a “First Saturday” devotion each month. 🕗 After the 8 a.m. Mass, the faithful are invited to gather at St. Anne’s beautiful stained-glass window of St. Francis to pray (or sing) the Prayer of St. Francis. 🙏 Confessions will follow until 9:30 a.m. St. Anne has been designated an official pilgrimage site for this special Jubilee Year due to its deep historic ties to the Franciscan Order. 📍 St. Anne Catholic Church | Broken Arrow ℹ️ More info: ow.ly/Ypb35104bTR 🔗 Full article was featured in the EOCextra: ow.ly/GAgS5104bTU

✨Vianney Nights - A Monthly Gathering for Vocations ✨ St. Pius X, Tulsa to hold the November 12th evening. The Office of Vocations invites you to join us for Vianney Night, now held once a month on the third Thursday of each month at parishes throughout the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma. Together, we gather before our Eucharistic Lord to humbly pray that the Lord of the Harvest will send abundant graces and many holy vocations to serve our diocese. Through prayer, worship, and fellowship, we hope to foster a vibrant culture of vocations across Eastern Oklahoma. 🙏What to Expect: • November 12, St. Pius X, Tulsa • Eucharistic Adoration • Confession • Prayers for Vocations • Praise & Worship • Fellowship 🕖 •Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend, regardless of your home parish. Come pray with us as we ask the Lord to raise up future priests and religious and to help all people discern His call in their lives. 📍 Vianney Nights travel to a different parish each month. 🔗 Visit the monthly schedule at: dioceseoftulsa.org/vianney-n… For more information, contact Fr. Duy Nguyen at [email protected]

👰🤵Thursday, Nov. 5 of Vocations Awareness Week – Marriage & Family "Heavenly Father, bless our parents and all married couples. May their love for each other show the world Your faithful love, and inspire us to live holy lives." If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about priesthood, religious life, and the sacred call to marriage/family. 👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]

🏃‍♂️ Running on Faith: Deacon Ken Saveth Shares Gospel On the Go What do ultramarathons and sharing the Gospel have in common? For Deacon Ken Saveth of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Tulsa, they go hand in hand! An experienced ultramarathon runner who has tackled races as long as 300 miles, Deacon Saveth has turned his time on the trails into an opportunity for evangelization. Through his Facebook livestream series, "Homilies on the Run," he shares reflections on Scripture, faith and everyday life, bringing the Gospel to fellow runners, walkers and beyond. For Deacon Saveth, every mile is another opportunity to answer Christ's call to spread the Good News! To view Deacon Saveth's saved livestreams on Facebook, go to: ow.ly/EXa35103WFt 📖 To read the full story, visit this week's EOC Extra! ow.ly/Whpu5103WFr

🏃‍♂️🙏 Before the race begins, begin with prayer! The Route 66 Marathon brings thousands of runners and visitors to Tulsa, and what a beautiful opportunity to share the blessings of our Catholic faith! dioceseoftulsa.org/the-sacra… Join Fr. Brian O'Brien for the Route 66 Runners' Mass at Holy Family Cathedral before the race begins. 📅 Sunday, November 22 ⏰ 6:00 a.m. 📍 Holy Family Cathedral | 8th & Boulder, Tulsa Whether you're running, supporting a runner, or visiting Tulsa for the weekend, we invite you to begin your day in prayer and thanksgiving. ❤️ Help us share the gift of our faith! Share this post on your page so your runner friends and visiting families know they are welcome. Perhaps you know someone who isn't Catholic but is curious about our faith, searching for something more, or simply looking for a place to pray. A simple invitation may be the beginning of a beautiful encounter with Christ. Sometimes sharing our faith begins with something as simple as saying, "Come to Mass with me." Let us also keep all those participating in the Route 66 Marathon in our prayers. May God bless every runner with strength, perseverance, good health, and safety throughout the race, and may they feel His presence with every step along the way. Let His Mission Be Yours!

Fleur-de-Lis (French: “Flower of the Lily”) A beautiful symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Trinity. The lily represents Mary's purity, radiance and royalty, while its three petals symbolize the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, reflecting Mary's unique relationship with the Trinity: - Father – Beloved Daughter of the Father - Son – Mother of the Son - Holy Spirit – Spouse of the Holy Spirit 🔎 A Challenge for You! Can you spot a fleur-de-lis somewhere in your parish church? Look closely at the stained glass, decorations or sacred art. Snap a photo and share it in the comments below! Let's see how many we can find across our diocese!

✝️Wednesday, Nov. 4 of Vocations Awareness Week – Religious/Consecrated Life "Jesus, we praise You for the gift of sisters and brothers who give their lives completely to You. Help us to listen if You are calling us to serve in this way." If you know someone who carries the Spirit within them - someone who loves deeply, serves generously, and lives their faith boldly - invite them to learn more about priesthood or religious life. 👉Reach out to the Fr. Duy in the Diocesan Vocations Office and help nurture the next generation of servant leaders - [email protected]

You Are Invited to a Celebration of Holy Orders! With joy and gratitude to Almighty God, Bishop David A. Konderla invites the faithful of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma to the Ordination of Seminarian James Patrick (Jim) Southard to the Transitional Diaconate. Currently in his fourth year of Configuration at St. Meinrad Seminary, Jim continues his journey toward the priesthood. Through the invocation of the Holy Spirit and the laying on of hands, he will be ordained to share in the Diakonia of Jesus Christ, the True Servant. Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate Friday, December 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Holy Family Cathedral | Tulsa, Oklahoma Solemn Vespers will take place Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. An informal reception will follow the Ordination Mass in Heiring Auditorium. All are welcome to witness this beautiful step in Jim's vocational journey as he answers God's call to a life of service to Christ and His Church. Please keep Jim in your prayers as he prepares for his Ordination and continues his formation toward the priesthood.

You Are Invited to a Celebration of Holy Orders! With praise and gratitude to Almighty God, Bishop David A. Konderla joyfully invites the faithful of the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma to the Ordination of Deacon Joseph Edward Yosten to the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ. Having served as a permanent deacon at the Parish of Christ the King in Tulsa since 2023, Deacon Yosten answered God's call to the priesthood following the passing of his wife, entering priestly formation at St. Meinrad Seminary in 2025. Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood Friday, December 18, 2026 6:00 p.m. Holy Family Cathedral | Tulsa, Oklahoma Solemn Vespers will take place Thursday, December 17, at 6:00 p.m. An informal reception and First Priestly Blessing will follow the Ordination Mass in Heiring Auditorium. All are welcome to witness this joyful occasion as Deacon Yosten answers God's call to serve His Church as a priest. Please join us in praying for Deacon Yosten as he prepares for this sacred moment in his vocation.

❤️ Strengthen Your Relationships Through Faith! Looking to strengthen your marriage, build authentic friendships, or improve communication with those you love? Join St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish in Tulsa for the final RelateWell Relationship Workshop of 2026! Discover practical, faith-centered skills to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, and build stronger, healthier relationships that reflect the heart of God. 📅 November 13–14, 2026 ⏰ Friday: 6–9 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 📍 St. Bernard of Clairvaux Gym, Tulsa 💙 $60 per couple (includes meals and childcare) All are welcome! You do not need to be a parishioner to attend. Space is limited, so register today! 🔗 Register here: communio.io/c/stbernardstuls…