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The Coming Week
May 25
Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Slovenian journalist and seamstress Roman Leljak, presenter, 6:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-632-0619 or slovenianindy@gmail.com.
May 26
St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, 8310 St. John Road, Floyd County. “Strawberry Festival,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., make your own strawberry shortcake, chicken dinner, street dance, 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: 812-923-5785.
May 27
St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “Pentecost Sunday Celebration,” picnic, following 10 a.m. Mass, bring covered dish. Information: 317-632-9349.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Mary, A Perfect Response to God’s Invitation,” Benedictine Brother Anushka Fonseka, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.
May 30
St. Joan of Arc Parish, Doyle Hall, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Ministry through the Arts Project Inc., feast day of St. Joan of Arc, 600th anniversary of her birth, The Passion of Joan of Arc, 6 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508.
June 1
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 S. Union St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass, Sisters’ Place, 215 S. Terrace Ave., Indianapolis. Information: rhumper69@yahoo.com.
June 1-2
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-357-8352.
June 1-3
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. “Summerfest,” Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., rides, games, food, entertainment. Information: 317-357-8352.
June 2-3
Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Society of St. Giana Beretta Molla, presentation of holy relics of St. Gianna, following Masses, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Karen.Alley@ocemiller.com.
June 3
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis.
African Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349.
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General Announcements
Religious freedom rally set for June 8
A “Stand Up for Religious Freedom” rally will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on June 8 by the south steps at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis.
Similar rallies in support of religious freedom will take place at the same time at locations across the country.
A coalition of ecumenical and pro-life organizations opposed to the U.S. Health and Human Services Administration’s contraception, abortifacient and sterilization mandate, including Right to Life of Indianapolis, are organizing the rally.
For more information about the event, call Marc Tuttle, president of Right to Life of Indianapolis, at 317-582-1526 or send an e-mail to him at marc@rtlindy.org or log on to the rally website at www.standupforreligiousfreedom.com.
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Retreats and Programs
May 31
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Care of Creation #4–Herbs and Healing with Hildegard,” Franciscan Sisters Olga Witteking and Myra Peine, presenters, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Weekend, marriage preparation program. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Prayer–What Is It Really?” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, marriage preparation program, 1:15-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
June 7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Cultivating a Garden of Grace,” Franciscan Sister Bridget Arnold, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per person or two people for $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 8-10
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Forgiven and Forgiving,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 11
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Pain Management Vitality Sculpting–Healthy Mind Set,” session five of five, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 15-21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual–An Artist’s Six-Day, Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran, presenters. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pray All Ways,” day of reflection, Father James Farrell, presenter, $38 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
June 18-19
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Finding God in the Garden,” 10th annual garden retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.., $45 per person each session includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 24-30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Monastic Retreat–Let Us Set Out on This Way with the Gospel for Our Guide,” Benedictine Abbot Jerome Kodell, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $425 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
June 29-July 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Birth of the Church According to the Acts of the Apostles,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 2-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” session one, Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 9-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” session two, Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 12
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
July 15-22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Silent Directed Retreat.” Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
July 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Tools for Good Works,” Benedictine Brother Luke Waugh, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 19
Cathedral High School, auditorium, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House program, “An Evening with Immaculee’ Ilibagiza–If Only We Had Listened,” 7-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
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