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The Coming Week
July 16
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Drawing Fire–Reactions to an Editorial Cartoonist,” Gary Varvel, cartoonist for The Indianapolis Star, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
Ironwood Golf Club, 10955 Fall Road, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Little Sisters of the Poor, “Swing Fore Seniors Golf Tournament,” Florida scramble, 10:30 a.m., registration, $145 per player, $580 regular foursome. Information: 317-872-6420 or devsindianapolis@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
July 16-17
St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Parish festival, Fri. 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m.-midnight, food, games, music. Information: 317-839-3333.
July 17
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.
St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. “Parish Luau,” 6 p.m., $15 per person, $25 per couple, adults only. Information: 317-831-4142.
July 18
St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. “Summer Festival,” 11 a.m.-7 p.m., fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., games, crafts. Information: 812-576-4302.
Holy Trinity Church, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. “Euchre Party,” 1:30 p.m., $4 per person. Information: 317-631-2939.
St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-5419.
St. Michael Parish, 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown. Chamber music concert, 5:30-6:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-256-3200.
Saint Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. Quilt show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 812-357-5533.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.
July 21
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Healing service, confession, eucharistic procession, praise and worship, laying on of hands, 6 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.
July 22-24
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “Fun Fest,” 4 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, music, games. Information: 317-787-8246.
July 24-25
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Parish picnic, Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, chicken dinner, entertainment. Information: 812-282-2290.
St. Martin Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Parish festival, Sat. 4:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., prime rib dinner, Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., fried chicken dinner, food, games, music. Information: 812-623-3408.
July 25
St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, quilts, rides, games. Information: 812-843-5143.
July 25-31
Jackson County Fairgrounds, Seymour. St. Ambrose Parish and Our Lady of Providence Parish, Jackson County Fair, food booth, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.
July 28
Buck Creek Winery, 11747 Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, summer seven-pack, “Seven Deadly Sins and Back to Virtue,” session five, anger and prudence, 6 p.m., wine tasting, must be 21-35 years of age. Information: www.indytot.com.
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General Announcements
St. Vincent Hospital to sponsor Stephen Ministry training
The pastoral care department of St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis is recruiting candidates for its second Stephen Ministry pastoral care volunteer training program.
Stephen Ministry is an organized system of training lay people to serve as caring ministers.
Candidates enrolled in St. Vincent Hospital’s Stephen Ministry program complete more than 50 hours of training over a six-month period taught by St. Vincent’s Stephen Ministry leaders.
After their commissioning, the participants commit to approximately three hours of volunteer ministry per week for two years.
As part of their ministry, the participants visit patients and families at St. Vincent Hospital, 2001 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis or at other St. Vincent Health ministries.
Classes will be held on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on Sept. 27 and continuing through Feb. 28, 2011.
The cost of the training, manuals and books is $100. Scholarships are available. Applications for participation must be submitted by July 31.
For more information and an application, contact George Sullivan-Davis at 317-338-6335 or gsulliv@stvincent.org.
Evangelization director Peg McEvoy to be interviewed on Catholic radio
An interview with Peg McEvoy, the associate director of evangelization and family catechesis for the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” show on July 19-24.
During the interview, McEvoy talks to program co-hosts Jim Ganley and M.J. Krauter about how people who have recently been received into the full communion of the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults process can become more involved in the life of the Church.
“Faith in Action” is broadcast at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays,
4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on Saturdays.
Catholic Radio Indy can be heard throughout the archdiocese by logging on to www.catholicradioindy.org and clicking on the “listen now” button. Podcasts of previous shows are also available on the site.
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Retreats and Programs
July 17
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INN-spired “Summer Sizzling Sale,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Seven Steps to Wholeness,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
July 18
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Prayer: Invitation, Awareness, Response–A Journey of Conversion,” Benedictine Sister Pamela Kay Doyle, presenter, program includes morning prayers and Mass, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
July 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
July 23-24
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Leadership Blast,” leadership conference for students entering sophomore year of high school, $50 per student includes room, meals and materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
July 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” Mass, 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass, goodwill offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
July 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Spiritual Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons,” Dave Maloney, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Lectio Divina–Praying with Holy Scripture,” Benedictine Brother Matthew Mattingly, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 4-25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, four sessions on Wednesdays, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session, 6:30-9 p.m., $69.95 per person includes book and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
August 6-8
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Weekend–A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or http://www.retroindy.com/.
August 6-29
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “St. John’s Bible,” exhibit, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
August 7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Journey toward an Undivided Life–Wholeness and Balance,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
August 17
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Art and Religion,” Benedictine Sister Sandra Schneider, presenter, session one of four, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner and presentation. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.
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