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The Coming Week

October 25

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Open House for new shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guérin, 1-4 p.m., prayer service, 4 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 26

Church of the Holy Cross, Gymnasium, 125 N. Oriental, Indianapolis. Craft Bazaar and Bake Sale, needlework, plants, herbs, soaps, lotions, pictures, jams, jellies, baked goods, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., free, but goodwill offering accepted for breakfast. Information: 317-432-6479.

November 1

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m.

Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1709 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, craft room and attic, Christmas cookies by the pound, bake shop, food available, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Information: 765-342-4504.

Huber’s Orchard and Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, dinner, silent auction, bingo pull tabs, more than $12,000 prize money, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Information and reservations: 812-949-7305.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Italian Gala and silent auction, following 4 p.m. Mass, $30 per person. Information: 812-923-8817 or mountsaintfrancis.org.

St. Louis de Montfort, Craig Willy Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers (Lafayette Diocese). Texas Hold ‘Em for Women’s Care Center, chili supper and Women’s Care Center speaker 6:15 p.m., Texas Hold ‘Em 9 p.m., proceeds benefit Women’s Care Center next to Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Indianapolis. Information: Rosie Zatkulak, 317-294-5553.

November 1-2

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Craft show and chicken dinner, Sat. craft show and lunch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. craft show and chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-575-4302 or allsaintscatholic.net.

November 2

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life, closing event, 3 p.m.

November 3

Calvary Cemetery, chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, chapel, All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. All Souls’ Day Latin Mass featuring the singing of Mozart’s Requiem, 7 p.m.

November 4

St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Stand in the Gap, evening of prayer to end abortion and for healing of our culture, 7 p.m. Information: Elizabeth Ricke at 317-236-1551 or e-mail ericke@archindy.org.

November 5

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: 317-243-0777.

November 7

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. First Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and Benediction, 4-6 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244-9002.

November 8

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. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Workshop for experienced readers, cantor/psalmists, and Gospel proclaimers, Charlie Gardner, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $60 per person includes lunch. Registration form: www.archindy.org, select Offices then Office of Worship. Information: 317-236-1483, 800-382-9836, ext. 1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.

Another Broken Egg Café, 9435 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “The Five Love Languages,” Larry and Nancy O’Bryan presenting, food, fellowship, inspiration for Christ-filled marriages, $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person. Information/registration: www.stluke.org.

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General Announcements

Sisters of Providence plan year of events for 175th anniversary of order’s and college’s founding

 

Six Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled from Nov. 17-Dec. 22

The annual holiday session of Divorce and Beyond has been scheduled at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis from 7-9 p.m. for six consecutive Mondays from Nov. 17- Dec. 22.

The emphasis will be on getting through the holidays with discussions on the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness. All separated and divorced people are invited to attend. The cost is $30, which includes a book. Please register before the session begins so materials are available.

For more information or to register, contact the Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or e-mail her at dvanvelse@archindy.org.

 

Workshop and celebration on Nov. 1 to focus on black Catholic saints

“Walking with the Saints,” a workshop on black Catholics and their journey to sainthood, will be held at Holy Angels School, 2822 W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., in Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 1.

Father Kenneth Taylor, pastor of Holy Angels and St. Rita parishes, both in Indianapolis, will lead the workshop.

That evening, an All Saints Day Celebration will be held in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis at 7 p.m. The event will include prayer, music, food and fellowship. Participants are asked to come dressed in white.

For more information, contact Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt at 317-236-1774 or 800-382-9836, or by e-mailing her at jpruitt@archindy.org.

 

Seasons of Hope bereavement group sessions offered in Indianapolis

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road in Indianapolis, will offer daytime and evening Seasons of Hope bereavement group sessions during the holiday season.

The Seasons of Hope program consists of Christ-centered faith sharing groups offering prayer, Scripture, faith sharing and fellowship to those in need of consolation after losing a loved one.

The evening group will meet in the St. Claire Room at 7 p.m. on Thursdays from Nov. 13-Dec. 18.

The day group will meet in the St. Claire Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. from Nov. 18-Dec. 23.

The day and evening groups are not interchangeable.

To register, contact Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or by e-mailing monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-212-9850 or by e-mailing rewhuss@hotmail.com.

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Retreats and Programs

October 24-26

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Men’s retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

October 25

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Treasure Chest Raffle, chance to win one of twenty fabulous prizes while supporting the ministry of the Benedict Inn, 6-9:30 p.m. Information and tickets: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Why Spirituality and Psychology?,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Jan Erlenbaugh Gaddis presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes CEU. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 27

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seeking Balance and Peace in Our Hectic Lives, Marilyn Williams facilitating, 7-9 p.m., $25. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

October 31-November 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. AA Men’s Retreat, “Rigorous Honesty throughout the 12 Steps: A Key to Sobriety and Spirituality,” Benedictine Father Noel Colman Grabert presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 2

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Beech Grove Benedictines, “Come and See Vocation Retreat,” single Catholic women ages 18-44, Benedictine Sister Jennifer Horner, presenter. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032 or vocatons@benedictine.com.

Kordes Center, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand. “Praying with Icons,” Benedictine Sister Jeana Visel, presenter, registration due Oct. 29. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or www.thedome.org/programs.

November 3

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 3-7

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Permanent Deacons Retreat, “The Psalms: Formation for Ministry,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 6-9 (Para los hambres del 6-9 November)

SonRise Retreat Center, 6720 Ridgeview Dr., Anderson, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Cursillos Men’s weekend in Spanish. Information: 765-642-0381, 765-662-6078 or www.cursillo-cicc.org.

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “Big Fish” (drama), 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted, popcorn and lemonade. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Good Humor Saint: St. Philip Neri,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Growing Up With Fairy Tales,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, Ph.D. presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes CEU. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Grieving Gracefully…into a Future Full of Hope, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “Gifts You Are Given, Give As Gift,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 10

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Rule of Life: A Trellis That Supports Your Spiritual Life, Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner presenting, 7-9 p.m., $25. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

November 13-16 (Para los hambres del 13-16 November)

SonRise Retreat Center, 6720 Ridgeview Dr., Anderson, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Cursillos Women’s weekend in Spanish. Information: 765-642-0381, 765-662-6078 or www.cursillo-cicc.org.

November 14

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart” Personal Days of Retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $35 includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Encounter with G.K. Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.

November 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Understanding Jesus as the Parable of God,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 West State road 48, Bloomington. “Encounter With G.K. Chesterton,” commuters, $100 per person, single room, $240, couples, $340. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

November 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Ignatian Prayer and Spiritual Health, Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso presenting, 9-11 a.m., $20 Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 17

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Praying n Playing – Session 3: Continuing the Journey - Where will my next step be? Dawna Petersen presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $12 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Retreat for Lay Ministers, “Liturgical Prayer,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 21-23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Fall Art Retreat: “Painting Your Way Into God,” Franciscan Father John Quigley presenting, $215 for single room, $130 for commuters. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Building Up the Church in Love: The Essentials (Acts 2:42),” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 24

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 1

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. FBI: ADVENT: Advent with Father Thomas Merton, Father Jeffrey Godecker presenting, 5-9 p.m., $30. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Movie Night: “Trouble with Angels,” Benedictine Sister Ann Patrice Papesh facilitating, 6:30-9 p.m., suggested donation $10. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “12 Years a Slave” (drama), 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted, popcorn and lemonade. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 6

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Morning Advent Reflection: The Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth, Annie Endris presenting, 9-11:30 a.m., $25. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 8

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 9

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Advent: Visio Divina, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe faclitating, 7-9 p.m., $20. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 12-13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Advent Retreat: “Journey with St. Francis,” Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell presenting, $215 for single room, $130 for commuters. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Shop Inn-Spired Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Advent retreat, lessons and carols, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter, 2-6 p.m. lessons, $25 per person, 7-8 p.m. carols, free. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “Becoming Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell presenting, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 15

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart” Personal Days of Retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $35 includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Jesus, Savior and Son,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

December 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Blue Christmas Service (or Service of Solace), Annie Endris leading, 1-2:30 p.m., free will donations accepted, registration requested. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 22

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Bird Count, meet at Michaela Farm, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,$10 for lunch. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Mindfulness for the New Year, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Clair Sherman, PhD. presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes CEU . Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 29

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

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