News

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.

Byzantine Catholics of Oklahoma City invite you to join us for Divine Liturgy on Sunday, September 14th at 5:30pm. Come and experience this beautiful rite of the Church.

Security at Holy Family Church

During Mass and events the doors are to remain locked. People can come 10 minutes late and still enter but after this the doors are locked by the ushers. THE DOORS ARE NOT TO BE PROPPED OPEN at any time before, during or after Mass or events.

You are able to exit the doors from the inside, no one is “locked in.”

We have applied for a grant to cover the windows in the narthex with bullet resistant film and the church windows will follow.

These and other precautions are to keep all of us safe. Please follow these simple rules for the sake of all.

Holy Family Ladies Guild

That's all ladies of Holy Family Catholic Church.

You are invited to join us every Tuesday from 9:30am until Noon.

Every second Tuesday of the month we have *Brunch Lunch*.

We make prayer blankets for the sick or those needing our prayers.

We make Mission, Chain and Memory rosaries.

Learn New Crafts! Make pine needle baskets, pine needle wreaths,

bows, pinecone angels, crochet and sewing items (cell phone holders,

microwave bowl holders and other neat items).

We come together to pray for our Parish, our Priest Fr. Phil,

our Deacons, the Staff and all members of Holy Family and our community.

We're just a bunch of ladies sharing our gifts and talents,

our faith and life's journey together. Come and join us!

For more information, text 580-591-1605.

Parish Cookbook

Ladies and Men of Holy Family Parish - We are getting close to printing the cookbook.

If you have cherished Family recipes and have not submitted them, we would love to have them in Our Holy Family Parish Cookbook.

There is a box in the Narthex to place them in.

We have not done a Cookbook since 1980. I have had many of your delicious recipes at Our Potlucks, Funeral dinners and Events.

Please! Share and don't forget to put who the recipe is from. Many Thanks and Prayers!

For more information contact Victoria Stringer or Linda Paridon.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

“Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them. ‘What do you seek?’ And they said to him, ‘Rabbi’ (which means Teacher), ‘where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come and see.’” John 2:38-39

OCIA-Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (Formerly RCIA)

Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Is the Lord calling you to complete the sacraments you missed when you were younger? OCIA is here to assist you on your journey! The OCIA is a process for fully initiating adults into the Catholic faith. We can help:

Those who have never been baptized.
Those who were baptized and raised in a Christian church and now may want to become Catholic
Baptized Catholics who never completed their initiation through the sacraments of First Eucharist and Confirmation

Is there someone you can invite to explore the Catholic Faith? Invite them to join you in learning more about the Catholic faith on Tuesday evenings, starting the 9th of September at 6:00pm in Kirk Hall. Call the parish office at 580-536-6351 or email Deacon Mike at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.

The parish office will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day. Have a safe and blessed holiday!

There will be a Mass in Spanish at 6:00pm tomorrow, Monday, August 18th. Fr. Cesar Lomeli, a visiting missionary, will preside. Everyone is welcome.

Fr. Phil will be adding an extra half hour to confession times on Saturday. They will begin at 2:30pm and end at 4:00pm.

Dear Holy Family,

Please do not park in a handicapped space if you do not have a placard or a state-issued handicapped license plate.

Not only is this illegal it is also inconsiderate of those who need the spaces.

Please do not park in rectory driveway. This is not a parking space and causes issues that will not be tolerated.

Law enforcement will be patrolling the parking lot during Mass and you will be ticketed if you do not have a visible placard, sticker or driver's license plate.

Ticketing will begin next weekend.

Thank you,
Fr. Phil