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The Coming Week
January 12
St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.
St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert series, “Nuevo Tango,” The Minut Piano Duo Mirabella and Bogdan Minut, 7 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 237, or bminut_stb@yahoo.com.
January 13-15
St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Parish mission, “A Call to Reality Living,” Mike Patin, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297, ext. 1004.
January 16
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. “Catholics Returning Home” program, six weeks, session two, 7 p.m. Information: 317-650-5751.
January 17
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Speaker series, “Pie with a Priest,” Father John Hollowell, presenter, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-838-7722 or kswanter@saintsusanna.com.
January 18
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis.
Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Keeping the Faith: Even when life gets in the way,” Brooke Olzendam, TV host/sideline reporter for Pacers’ TV broadcasts, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
Knights of Columbus, 542 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Batesville Deanery Vocation dinner, 6 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-290-5096 or dmeyer@hixson-inc.com.
January 19
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Glenn O’Connor, 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.
January 20
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
January 23
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Father Courtney Room, 7575 Holliday Drive, E., Indianapolis. Catholic Apologetics A-Z, 7-9 p.m. Information: dcarollo@stluke.org.
January 30
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Father Courtney Room, 7575 Holliday Drive, E., Indianapolis.Catholic Apologetics A-Z, 7-9 p.m. Information: dcarollo@stluke.org.
January 31
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Wabash Valley Right-to-Life banquet, Jill Stanek, keynote speaker, 6 p.m. Information: www.wvrtl.org.
February 6
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.
February 9
Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. 6th Annual Chocolate Fest, 6-9 p.m., $12 adults, $5 children 6-12 years old, children 5 and under no charge. Information: 765-969-4919 or lrourke66@hotmail.com.
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General Announcements
Vehicle donation program continues to use proceeds as direct aid to poor
The vehicle donation program at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, now completing its third year, continues to earn money for the purchase of food and other essential items to aid the poor. Donors receive written confirmation of the sale price which may be used as a tax deduction.
The all-volunteer organization uses little overhead, making it possible to provide nearly 100 percent of the proceeds to directly aid the area’s neediest citizens. Proceeds are used for emergency assistance to families in need, including for rent, utilities, transportation, medicines and food.
Vehicles—cars, trucks, motorcycles, and boats—are auctioned, and the proceeds benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Parish conference that is closest to the donor’s home. Vehicles do not have to be in running order when donated.
According to Bernie Wietekamp, coordinator of the program for the Indianapolis council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, money earned from local vehicle donations totaled more than $28,000.
To donate or find out more information on the program, log on to www.svdpusacars.com or call 800-322-8284.
National Catholic Youth Choir seeking applicants for summer camp and tour
The National Catholic Youth Choir (NCYC), sponsored by Saint John’s School of Theology-Seminary in Collegeville, Minn., is seeking Catholic students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 in the fall of 2013 to audition for its 2013 camp and multi-state concert tour.
The camp and tour runs from June 17 to July 2, and is headquartered on the grounds of Saint John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville. The cost is $900, which includes meals, lodging and tour expenses. Scholarships are also available.
Applications are due by March 18. In addition to completing an online form, applicants are required to provide two recommendations and a vocal recording.
To apply online or to learn more about the choir, log on to www.CatholicYouthChoir.org. While online applications are preferred, the on-line form may be printed from the site and mailed to Dorothy Kantor, NCYC, P.O. Box 7288, Collegeville, MN 56321.
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Retreats and Programs
January 11-13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Weekend, marriage preparation retreat, registration required. Information: www.archindy.org/Fatima.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “God at Work in Our Dreams,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, Pre Cana Conference for engaged couples, 1:15-6 p.m., $45 per couple. Registration: www.archindy.org/Fatima.
January 12-13
Mount Saint Francis, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Sophomore retreat, “Divin’ In,” $85 per person, registration deadline Jan. 4. Information: 812-945-2000 or sandy@nadyouth.org.
January 14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection,” 8 a.m-4 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 14, or www.archindy.org/Fatima.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night,” Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 16
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Contemplative Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 19
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Ways of Grace–The Experience of Prayer Practices,” Benedictine Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Self Image,” Franciscan Sister Doris Holohan, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 20
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk: Living the Sacraments,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 25-26
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. “Women of the Scriptures-Revelations of God,” Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.
January 26
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Understanding the Beatitudes,” Franciscan Sister Sharonlu Sheridan, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Spiritual Autobiography, Series 1 of 6,” Angela Roesler and Jennifer Profitt, presenters, 9 a.m-11:30 a.m., $90 per person for six sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 31
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms: Mothers in the Gospels–Our Models and Our Mentors,” Benedictine Sister Kathy Huber, 8 a.m-4 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 15, or cmdsweeney@archindy.org.
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