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The Coming Week

March 30

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.

Our Lady of the Greenwood School, 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861 or michaelsdeer@gmail.com.

March 31

Knights of Columbus Hall, 5350 Allied Blvd., Indianapolis. St. Christopher Parish, day of reflection, “The Passion of Jesus and the Sorrows of the Blessed Mother,” Passionist Father John Schork, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $10 per person includes lunch, reservations due March 24. Information: 317-241-6314.

Most Holy Name of Jesus School, gymnasium, 21 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Spring rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INNspired gift shop, “Spring Stravaganza,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: www.benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. ACT for Christ, youth group from St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph, St. Martin and St. Paul parishes, spring craft show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., handcrafted items, lunch and bake sale. Information: 812-576-4302 or www.stjohndover.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Guest House, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Abbey Press and Relay for Life team, “Trivia Night,” 6:30 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-357-8319 or rmarsili@abbeypress.com.

April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Discalced Carmelites Secular Order meeting, noon. Information: 317-545-7681.

Sisters of St. Francis, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Jennings County youth, “Living Way of the Cross,” 2 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604.

April 4

Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “It’s the Most Holiest Time of the Year,” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241.

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189.

April 6

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

St. Mary Parish, 212 Washington St., North Vernon. Jennings County youth, “Living Way of the Cross,” 2 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 211 Fourth St., Aurora. Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 812-926-1558.

April 7

Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Alumni Association, Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. Information: 812-934-4440, ext. 240, or slamping@oldenburgacademy.org.

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General Announcements

“Golf Fore Faith” outing set for May 14

The archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education is sponsoring its third annual “Golf Fore Faith” outing on May 14 at Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, in Carmel, Ind.

Sponsorship and foursome packages are available.

Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator, will play in the tournament as part of a foursome as an additional fundraising opportunity.

Prizes will include tickets to the 2012 BMW Championship to be held at Crooked Stick as well as tickets to Colts, Pacers, Indiana University, Purdue University and University of Notre Dame football games.

The outing begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. and will include short game and swing clinics, lunch and an awards reception.

For information about registration and sponsorship opportunities, send an e-mail to Margaret Hendricks at mhendricks@archindy.org or call her at 317-441-8956 or 317-236-1478. †

Saint Meinrad to host theater group for two plays on April 20-21

The National Players, America’s longest-running classical touring company, will perform two plays on April 20 and April 21 sponsored by Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad.

Because the seminary’s St. Bede Theater is undergoing renovations, the performances will take place at the Forest Park High School auditorium, 425 E. 15th St., in Ferdinand, Ind.

On April 20, the company will perform William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.

On April 21, they will perform John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. Both performances begin at 7 p.m. CDT.

Both performances are free. For more information, call 812-357-6501.

Cancer research memorial fundraiser for Katie Lynch is set for April 21

A fundraising run and walk event in memory of Katie Lynch will begin at 10 a.m. on April 21 at Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, in Indianapolis.

The Roncalli student died at age 17 in 2011 after a three-year battle with cancer.

Proceeds from the 5K running and walking event will benefit the IU/Riley Dance Marathon for childhood cancer research and Katie Lynch Scholarship, a tuition assistance fund for future Roncalli students.

The entry fee is $25 for adults, $15 for students and $100 for families. Participants who register by April 14 will receive a T-shirt.

Registration on the day of the event will begin at 8 a.m.

For more information or to register, log on to www.katieshope.org, send an e-mail to Angie Heinzelman at amheinz@sbcglobal.net, or call Heinzelman at 317-407-5762 or Patty Liegibel at 317-439-3313.

Checks for the registration fee can be mailed to Heinzelman at 5842 Perry Woods Way, Indianapolis, IN 46227. Make checks payable to “Katie’s Hope.”

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Retreats and Programs

March 30-April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Transformation–Change That Lets Your Soul Grow Up,” Missionary Oblate of Mary Father John Mark Ettensohn, $153 per person/$286 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Outdoor Stations of the Cross,” 4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “RCIA Retreat–A Call to Discipleship,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 1-5:30 p.m., $45 per person includes supper. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 2-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided days/evenings of reflection, $30 per day, $25 per night. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

April 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living,” session two of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m., simple supper, $89.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 4-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Triduum,” Holy Week retreat, Benedictine Msgr. Denis Robinson, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 11

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living,” session three of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m., simple supper, $89.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Finding God in the Garden,” Father Michael O’Mara, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $38 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

April 13-15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Information: 317-545-7681.

April 25

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living,” session four of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m., simple supper, $89.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 25

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living,” session four of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m., Mass, 6 p.m., simple supper, $89.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 26-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Caught in the Crosshairs,” retreat for parish secretaries and parish administrators, Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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