Catholic Churches in Elgin, Sterling & Apache, Oklahoma

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St. Ann Families

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Current Notices

Schedule changes, parish needs, and upcoming events are listed here for quick reading.

Current Need OLPH

OLPH Thanksgiving Baskets

OLPH will be preparing and delivering Thanksgiving baskets on November 15. We kindly ask parishioners to bring their donated items to the Parish Hall that morning before Mass. Suggested donations include baked goods, nuts, fresh fruit, fruit cups, lotions, and other thoughtful items. Please note that canned vegetables are not needed.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support in helping us bring joy to others this Thanksgiving!

Office Notice Tri-Parish

Book of the Names of the Dead

Christian communities remember the names of their dead, in prayers of intercession, and on anniversaries.

The names of those who are called saints are chanted in litany as we approach Baptism and other central moments in the life of the Church. Especially in November, from All Saints Day until Thanksgiving, many parishes give a place of special honor in their church to the book containing the names of the dead.

At our Parishes you may write the names of those you wish to remember in this special book at the back of each church.

Schedule Change Tri-Parish

No Mass - Tuesday, November 10

Weekend Mass

Find the regular weekend Mass times across our three parish communities.

Saturday Vigil

4:30 PM

Mother of Sorrows

Apache

Rosary & Confession 4:00 PM

Sunday

8:30 AM

St. Ann

Elgin

Rosary & Confession 8:00 AM

Sunday

10:30 AM

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Sterling

Rosary 10:00 AM

Confession After Mass

Schedules may change for Holy Days, funerals, weather, and special events. Check the current parish notices before traveling.

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Father’s Reflection

Keep Your Lamps Burning: Be Ready for the Lord"

November 8, 2026

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus reminds us of the importance of being prepared and keeping our hearts close to God. Through the parable of the ten virgins, we learn that faith is not something we should put off until tomorrow. Just as the wise virgins kept their lamps filled with oil, we must keep our faith alive through prayer, love, kindness, and good works.

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