EDMOND — Catholics Coming Home begins Tuesday
Do you know someone who misses the Eucharist? Individuals who are not currently practicing their Catholic faith are invited to attend a series of three informal sharing sessions facilitated by lay people, including former non-practicing Catholics.
The sessions are an opportunity for inactive Catholics to voice their concerns and ask their questions about today’s Catholic Church in a friendly, caring and confidential environment.
Sessions will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday evenings April 22, 29 and May 6 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in the Commons. Child care will be available in the nursery.
For more information, call Jami Fenner at 229-3152 or Deacon John Morris in the Parish office at 340-0691.
Special assault awareness, prevention conference this weekend
“Straight Talk” for youth and parents is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Saturday at the Pastoral Center, 7501 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City.
Archbishop Eusebius Beltran will begin with a prayer and short message. Speaker Ben Atherton-Zeman, nationally known popular actor, comedian, feminist and husband, will present a one-man play, “Voices of Men,” to educate youth and parents about the epidemic of violence in dating. Log on to www.voicesofmen.org to view clips of his work.
Cost of $5 includes lunch; age for the conference is 13 and older.
For more information, call 721-8944.
Channing Forum to feature former ambassador for Belize
Kenneth Tillett, former Ambassador for Belize to the United Nations, will be the guest speaker for Sunday’s Channing Forum.
Tillett of Weatherford will speak about his experiences in the U.N., including his thoughts on fair trade, the environment and sustainable development in the 21st century. The forum will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Channing Unitarian Universalist Church, 2800 W. 15th St. The community is invited.
Edmond’s First Baptist Church taking deacon nominations
Nominations for election of deacons are being received at Edmond’s First Baptist Church.
If you know a man that you believe would qualify as a candidate to serve as a deacon, you may submit his name along with a list of believed qualifications to the church office.
For a list of qualifications to serve as deacon, call the church at 341-0253.
Mark Lowry brings ‘Be The Miracle Tour’ to Bethany
The highly anticipated “Be The Miracle Tour,” featuring renowned singer/songwriter and Christian comedian Mark Lowry arrives in Bethany at 7 p.m. April 25 at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, 6789 N.W. 39th Expressway.
Lowry has spent nearly three decades on the road and has recorded six comedy and music videos, four of which have reached Gold status, with two additional recordings achieving Platinum recognition. He has been featured on more than 60 of the popular Gaither Homecoming videos, and his own video, “On Broadway,” soared to the top of the Billboard Charts after its release.
Joining Lowry on the “Be The Miracle Tour” will be master pianist Stan Whitmire along with the group Lordsong.
Tickets for the “Be The Miracle Tour” concert are available at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene, Lifeway Christian Stores in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Mardel bookstores. To charge tickets by phone, call 800-965-9324. For more information, call 789-2050 or log onto www.premierproductions.com or www.marklowry.com.
Arts at Messiah presents OCU Brass Quintet in concert
Messiah Lutheran Church, 3600 N.W. Expressway, Oklahoma City, presents the Oklahoma City University Brass Quintet in concert at 4 p.m. April 27 in the sanctuary.
The concert features compositions by Bach, Mozart, Debussy and Malcolm Arnold, as well as several folk songs and jazz arrangements. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the door.
For more information, call the church at 946-0681.
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Is this home improvement hell? Or the redecorating promised land?
Regarding this redecorating thing I’ve been telling you about ... don’t ask. After pretty much gutting FB (front bedroom) and GB (guest bathroom), I closed their doors hoping for out-of-sight-out-of-mind to set in, but it’s not working.
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Behavior 'rehab' can be a tricky proposition
Q: My 5-year-old daughter is in “rehab” for some listening issues at school. When she comes home with a note from her teacher indicating one or more of these incidents at school, she is confined to her room for the rest of the day. What should I do if she is constantly calling me, wanting to ask me something, wanting me to get something for her, and so on? She isn’t coming out of the room, but she is constantly trying to engage me. It’s driving me nuts.
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Special care needed for senior pets
Q: I have a black Labrador mix that is starting to get gray hair around her muzzle. Baby is only 6 years old and we have taken very good care of her. She has always had her shots, she was spayed as a puppy, is on monthly heartworm preventative and is a good weight for her body size at 66 pounds. Is she really already a senior citizen, and what should we watch for? We love her very much and want to keep her healthy and happy as long as possible.
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High self-esteem, reward system can backfire
The media recently reported “new” research findings to the effect that rewards often backfire and self-esteem is not the wonderful, uplifting personal attribute once thought. As a result, schools are rethinking their teaching and classroom management philosophies.
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When rooms talk, it’s time to remodel
I think I might need a keeper. Every room in this house is screaming at me (some more loudly than others), and the cacophony is driving me nuts. You know how it goes. You spruce up one room (in my case the kitchen), and every other room in the house clambers for its share of TLC too.
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Seminar focuses on pet allergies
Paul DeMars, DVM, Community Practice at Oklahoma State University’s Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, will present a Pet Care Seminar at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the McElroy Hall Auditorium at the corner of Farm Road and McFarland on the Stillwater OSU campus.
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Canadian Carnaval is cool carousing
Yes, I have the coolest job in the world — and I visit some really cool places. But the spot that takes the Popsicle is Québec with the Carnaval de Québec and the Hôtel de Glace.
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Wobblers syndrome is chronic, progressive
Q: I have an 8-year-old dog that is three-quarters Doberman Pinscher. He always has been quite active and healthy until about a month ago when he began showing slight signs of weakness and stiffness in his hind legs, but didn’t exhibit pain. He’s worse now.
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Today’s children are being mis-educated about their feelings
Margaret Thatcher, former prime minister of England, once said, “One of the great problems of our age is that we’re governed by people who care more about feelings than they do about thoughts and ideas.”
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Purging of high heels brings despair
If you recall, last week I promised that you had heard the last of my New Year’s purging of closets and cabinets.
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