Catholic Churches in Elgin, Sterling & Apache, Oklahoma

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Current Notices

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Schedule Change St. Ann

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 8th, is the Birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will have Mass at 8:30am, at St. Ann’s. You are invited to join for the Feast Day Mass. Followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.

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Parent information meeting for Confirmation Class

September 2nd at 7:00pm in St. Ann’s Parish Hall.

Classes start September 9th. Class is open to students in 6th-12th grades.

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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

Taking Up Our Cross and Following Christ

August 30, 2026

In this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus tells His disciples that following Him will not always be easy. He speaks openly about His coming suffering and death, and then says: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."

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