The Alcuin Institute offers a variety of cultural and formation events to build our knowledge of the treasures of our Catholic tradition! These events help us unplug from the virtual realm (as much as we can these days!) and get in touch with the grit and beauty of Christian existence. In the dialogue groups organized geographically according to vicariates of the diocese, catechetical leaders read and discusses short passages from great works of theology and philosophy. In this way, the Institute helps put the cultural and intellectual treasures of the Church within our reach while uniting us in friendship.

The Office of Religious Formation and the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry offer catechetical leaders many occasions to rest, prepare, learn and grow. A virtual orientation for new leaders is available by contacting Sarah Jameson (see contacts below). A quarterly meeting for coordinators and directors of youth ministry addresses common issues faced by those serving young people today, but all interested catechetical leaders are invited to attend.  

The Office of Religious Formation is organizing a new set of meetings called Vicariate Formation Nights that offer catechetical leaders a place to benefit from presentations and discussions directly related to the craft of catechesis. These meetings will take place twice each year.  The Vicariate Formation Nights give leaders a chance to pray together, share their ideas and concerns, and receive practical information and training. 

Our next Vicariate Formation Nights will be held for the Southern Vicariate on October 22 in Hugo, for the Western Vicariate on November 5 at Christ the King, Tulsa, and for the Eastern Vicariate on November 6 in Okmulgee. Our guest expert is international speaker and author Monica Ashour, who will show us how Theology of the Body is important to catechesis at every age level - child to adult. 

We look forward to seeing you at events sponsored by the Alcuin Institute, the Office of Religious Formation and the Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry! As we work together to serve you, we love to hear from you. See the bottom of this email for contact information.

October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Listen to this beautiful Rosary at home before bedtime, in the car, or anywhere else.

On October 7 we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary! See the Alcuin Institute website for fascinating information and to join the novena. On Formed.org listen to the audio book of G.K. Chesterton’s finest poem about this miraculous navel victory, Lepanto. 

Pope Saint John Paul II called the Rosary a little Gospel.  Not sure how to answer the criticism of certain Christians in regard to the Rosary? Here is a short video that might help. 

St. Teresa of Avila, whose feast we celebrate on October 15, is one of the great  "Catholic Reformers". These are saints who worked for the renewal of the Catholic Church from within, even as the Protestant Reformers were breaking away. This short video will introduce you to her life and importance.

Register for the Live Webinar on October 15, 12:30 pm just for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma. We'll learn how Augustine Institute's new series hosted by Chris Stefanick's, The Search (trailer), can become a great tool of evangelization. Consider the book, The Search ($1.50 bulk), for your parish Christmas gift to visitors. 

Need money to bring Formed.org to your parish? Please email christine.myers@dioceseoftulsa.org. 

September 23 – November 1: 40 Days for Life Campaign to pray, fast, and keep vigil in the Garden of Hope (6135 E 32nd Pl, Tulsa, OK 74135), 5:00 am – 11:00 pm. Sign up to pray at www.40DaysforLife.org/tulsa. Pray from home between 11 pm and 5 am. 

Mondays in October: Young adults will meet at Whiteside Park to play football, 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Further details available at www.catholicyoungadultsoftulsa.org or email wyatt.peisert@dioceseoftulsa.org. 

October 7: Blessed Alcuin of York Lecture and Awards Ceremony, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, virtual event (livestreamed). Dr. John Cuddeback will be presented with the Our Lady of Victory Medal in recognition of his advancement of Catholic culture. (details)

October 8: Young Adult gathering, “Bish Bash,” at the Chancery beginning at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Wyatt Peisert by October 6 at wyatt.peisert@dioceseoftulsa.org. Masks are highly encouraged.

October 10: Young adults will gather for “Quench Their Thirst” with 8 am Mass at the Cathedral followed by service to the homeless population of Tulsa. Further details available at www.catholicyoungadultsoftulsa.org or email wyatt.peisert@dioceseoftulsa.org.

October 13: Young Adult Game Night & Potluck at The Canopy, 6:30 - 10:00 pm. Bring your favorite dish and board game and enjoy some fellowship. Masks are highly encouraged.

October 15: FORMED.ORG webinar for the Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma, starting at 12:30 pm. Register here. Find out more about the new series The Search and learn how to use Formed.org as a tool for evangelization in your parish. See the Formed.org section above for more information. 

October 15-18: Holy Family Cathedral, Tulsa. Catholic Engaged Encounter weekend for all engaged couples wanting to marry in the Catholic Church. Register here until October 10! For questions email Jennifer.herman@dioceseoftulsa.org.

October 17: Young adults will be gathering to go paint-balling at 1pm. Further details available at www.catholicyoungadultsoftulsa.org or email wyatt.peisert@dioceseoftulsa.org.

October 22: Southern Vicariate Formation Night for Catechetical Leaders, Immaculate Conception Parish, 196 Bearden Springs Road, Hugo, OK, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Please RSVP to the Flocknote invitation sent to Catechetical Leaders in the Southern Vicariate. Email questions to christine.myers@dioceseoftulsa.org. 

November 1: The 12:00 pm Mass at Holy Family Cathedral on November 1 will be the closing Mass for 40 Days for Life. View via livestream by going to the homepage for Holy Family Cathedral and clicking on the Facebook or the Youtube icon at the top righthand corner.  A Eucharistic Holy Hour with Solemn Benediction will follow at 1 pm in the Cathedral (not livestreamed). 

November 5: Western Vicariate Formation Night for Catechetical Leaders will be held November 5 at Christ the King Parish, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Please RSVP to the Flocknote invitation that will be sent soon to Catechetical Leaders in the Western Vicariate. Masks are recommended and social distancing will be practiced. Email questions to Christine.myers@dioceseoftulsa.org. 

November 6: TOB Parents’ Meeting, 9:15-10:30 am, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church. Monica Ashour of TOBET will be meeting with parents about her book series for children, The Body Matters. If you are a parent and interested in attending or reviewing the books, please contact christine.myers@dioceseoftulsa.org for more information. 

November 7: The DCYC alternative for this year, Vice.Virtue.Vocation, will be hosted at St. John Church, Bartlesville, and St. Francis Xavier Church, Stillwater. This alternative is a hybrid model that features national level speakers on the subjects of vice, virtue, and vocations, small group conversation, praise and worship, Mass and Adoration. Registration is open. Cost: $10. 

November 7  (in-person): The Alcuin Institute for Catholic Culture is sponsoring The Making of Mutton, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Meloche Farm, Wagoner, OK. (details)

November 13: 2021 National March for Life Pilgrimage registration deadline. Pilgrims will head to Washington DC following 5:05 pm Mass at the Cathedral to grow in their faith while also advocating for life from conception to natural death at our Nation’s Capital. Visits with Oklahoma legislative delegates and religious sisters, an evening of prayer and the National Basilica, monuments and museums round out this jam-packed pilgrimage. Registration is $450 with a payment plan available. Priests’ registration fees are waived. Click here for registration materials, promo video, and itinerary. 

November 14: The DCYC alternative for this year, Vice.Virtue.Vocation, will be hosted at St. William Church, Durant, and St. Joseph Church, Muskogee. This alternative is a hybrid model that features national level speakers on the subjects of vice, virtue, and vocations, small group conversation, praise and worship, Mass and Adoration. Registration is open. Cost: $10.

November 19: Coordinator of Youth Ministry Meeting focused on pastoral care of the adolescent covering everything thing from divorce and addiction, to response teams and community references. RSVP to youth.office@dioceseoftulsa.org by November 17.

November 30: Deadline for recording the first semester children’s safe environment training. Questions? Contact donna.eurich@dioceseoftulsa.org

Youth and Young Adult Events: Materials and details are available online: Youth Office and Young Adult and Campus Ministries.Updates are made regularly on the website and social media platforms. Please feel free to share this with anyone you see fit.