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SAVE THE DATES!!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for these upcoming Parish events:

Friday, November 21, 2025 6:30-8:30pm, Advent CCD for Adults - Catechesis, Cocktails & Dessert (or appetizers)
Saturday, December 6, 2025, after 4:30 Mass, Feast of Saint Barbara Mass and Potluck
Saturday, January 3, 2026, after 4:30 Mass, Feast of the Holy Family & Epiphany Pot Luck

Pilgrimage to St. Louis

The Show-Me State holds remarkable treasures of faith and history that tell the story of Catholicism in America's heartland. Missouri might not be the first place that comes to mind for a Catholic pilgrimage, but the “Show-Me State” holds remarkable treasures of faith that tell the story of Catholicism in America's heartland.

From soaring cathedrals to historic chapels, to shrines of saints, to monasteries. These will be the religious sites on the pilgrimage. St. Louis is nicknamed “Rome of the West” because it was once a place from which missionaries were sent all over the world. The many Catholic institutions add to this claim.

Daily prayer (or Mass) will be offered in each shrine or church, along with an explanation and commentary.

Come join us for fellowship, good food and great people! Includes round trip air conditioned motor coach from Holy Family Catholic Church in Lawton, hotel accommodations at Best Western St. Louis-Kirkwood Route 66, St. Louis, Missouri, daily breakfast, and admission to the Arch (meals are not included).

Double occupancy - $599.00 per person (Two queen beds)

Double occupancy- $599.00 per person (King bed)

Single occupancy - $925.00 per person (King bed)

Deposit - A $250.00 deposit is required at time of reservation. ($100.00 is nonrefundable). Space is limited and reservations are accepted on a “first come, first served” basis. Final payment is due Tuesday, March 17th, 2026.

Departure and Return - The motor coach departs Holy Family Catholic Church, Lawton on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. and returns to Holy Family, Lawton on Friday, May 1st at approximately 6 p.m.

Destinations in the Saint Louis Area ~

Cathedral Basilica
Basilica of St. Louis, King of France
Shrine of St. Joseph
St. Mary of Victories
The Arch and Museum
Union Station, shopping, art museum, cultural sites
St. Louis Abbey Church
Shrine of St. Rose Philippine
Belleville,Illinois ~ National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows

For more information or reservations, call and leave a message for Billy Gonsler at the parish office, 580-536-6351. You can also email Billy Gonsler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Knights of Columbus will be serving a delicious Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, November 2nd, from 8:15 to 11:30am in the Gym of the Family Life Center. Invite a friend or family member and come join us!

The Solemnity of All Saints falls on a Saturday this year. We will have one Mass only on Friday evening at 6:30pm. This will be the vigil Mass.

All Souls Day is Sunday, therefore the 4:30pm Mass on Saturday is the Vigil for All Souls. We will have Masses at our regular times on Sunday (9:00am Bilingual and Noon). All three Masses on Saturday and Sunday will be the Celebration of the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day).

For a Circle of Prayers for you or a loved one, you may contact us in any of the following ways:

call Vicki Gable at 580-536-6355
email Vicki Gable at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
call the parish office to leave a message for Fran LaSorsa

We will celebrate the Divine Liturgy tomorrow evening at 5:30pm. The Byzantine Rite is in full communion with the Roman Rite under Pope Leo XIV. This counts as your Mass obligation if you would like to come and experience this beautiful liturgy. You are always welcome to attend both liturgies as well.

The Blessing of the Animals

October 5th at 2:30pm

Between the Rectory and the Church

All pets should be in a carrier or on a leash.

Celebration of Our Lady of the Rosary

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is October 7th.

Everyone in the Parish is invited to a Bilingual Rosary on

Tuesday October 7, 2025 after the 5:30pm Mass in the Church

Dear Holy Family,

At Holy Family we are blessed with many opportunities to serve those in need. As Catholics, we are called to be instruments of Christ's love, mercy, and compassion. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, we're reminded that though we are many parts, we form one body in Christ - journeying together in hope.

Next weekend (September 27-28, 2025), we're promoting the Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. In the spirit of this year's theme, Pilgrims of Hope, we are invited to walk alongside those facing hardship and offer light through shelter, counseling, and emergency assistance.

Here's how you can help:

Donate - Every gift supports life-changing services.
Volunteer - Your time and talents make a real difference.
Pray - Lift up this effort and those we serve in prayer.

If you can't attend Mass, you can give anytime at https://www.catholiccharitiesok.org/DONATE

Or mail your gift to:

Catholic Charities

1232 N. Classen Blvd.

Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Thank you for being part of this journey of faith and hope. Your generosity brings comfort and dignity to those who need it most.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Phil Seeton

Most Reverend Eusebius J. Beltran, Rest in Peace

Vigil and Funeral Details

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3214 N. Lake Ave., Oklahoma City
Body will lie in repose from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Vigil Service: 6:30 p.m.
Reception in Msgr. Connor Center immediately following the Vigil Service

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
700 S.E. 89th St., Oklahoma City
Body will lie in repose from 7:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m.
Interment at Resurrection Cemetery

There will be no daily Mass at Holy Family on September 24, 2025

due to the funeral.

Obituary

Eusebius Joseph Beltran, Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, died September 12, 2025, at age 91.

“Archbishop Beltran was indeed a good shepherd,” Archbishop Paul S. Coakley said. “He served as a bishop in Oklahoma for many years, both as bishop in the Diocese of Tulsa and here in the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City. His accomplishments are numerous to be sure.”

Eusebius Joseph Beltran was born in Ashley, Pennsylvania, on August 31, 1934, the son of Joseph C. Beltran and Helen Rita Kozlowski. Joseph was born in Spain and migrated to Pennsylvania where he worked in the coal mines. Helen was second generation Polish and a homemaker.

Many of his family moved to Georgia in the 1950s. Of the eight siblings, four chose the religious life. Two became priests and two religious women.

His college and theological schooling were received at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Overbrook, Pennsylvania. He was ordained a priest in The Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta, Georgia, on May 14, 1960, by Most Rev. Francis E. Hyland.

In addition to serving in many parish assignments, he was appointed presiding judge of the Metropolitan Tribunal and later vicar general. He accompanied Archbishop Paul Hallinan to the sessions of Vatican Council II.