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The Coming Month

June 19-20

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, food, games, music. Information: 317-291-7014.

June 20

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

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.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Parish Life Center, 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Saint Francis de Sales all parish/school reunion, noon-5:30 p.m., $25 per person. Reservations and information: 317-446-5087 or jmeffhenninger@hotmail.com.

St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1723 I St., Bedford. 10th Anniversary of perpetual adoration, dinner celebration, family event, light dinner, video on Eucharistic Miracles, books and dvds available. Information: 812-275-6539, ext 227 or candrews1148@comcast.net.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Parish Picnic, noon-11 p.m., food, games, children’s playland, quilts, cash raffle, chicken dinner 2-8 p.m., dance 9 p.m. Information: 812-282-2290, ext. 16.

June 24

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Educational Summer Series: Alpaca Training and Handling,” session four of four, ages 10 and above, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 per session or $50 for the series, Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.

June 25-27

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 6-11 p.m., food, rides. Information: 317-786-4371.

June 26

The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Polka Jam, dinner, dancing, music, bring a covered dish to share, free admission, 5 p.m. until close. Information: 317-632-0619 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

June 26-27

Christ the King Parish, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. Summer Social, 5 p.m.-midnight, food, raffle, music by “Tiger Town.” Information: 317-255-3666.

June 27

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.

Lions Club Park, 3201 Transel Road, Clermont. Slovenian Festival, family fun, food, music, $5 admission, children under 16 years old accompanied by an adult no charge, 10 a.m., food service at 1 p.m., music 2 p.m. Information: 317-632-0619 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

St. Benedict Church, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Former St. Benedict German School alumni reunion, part of the parish’s 150th celebration, 7 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, parish life center, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Faith and Fertility, Creighton Model Fertility Care and NaPro technology, Dr. Christopher Stroud, Dr. Casey Reising and Lea Oberhausen, CFCP, speakers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 317-514-4098 or katie.martin@seas-carmel.org.

June 28

St. Benedict Church, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Sesquicentennial Celebration Mass and brunch, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin primary celebrant, 11 a.m. Brunch to follow at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

St. Joseph Parish, picnic held at Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., food, games, quilts, raffle, fried chicken dinner. Information: 812-738-2742.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Decatur County, 1963 N. St. John St., St. Maurice. Church Festival, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 10 a.m. Mass, chicken and roast beef dinners, mock turtle soup, sandwiches, games, country store. Information: 812-663-4754.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Church Picnic, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fried chicken and roast beef dinners, family entertainment. Information: 812-623-2964.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Parish Hall, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). “A Summer of Joy and Life,” 40 Days for Life, Rosie Zatkulak and Jim Recasner, presenters, noon, lunch and program, no charge. Information: 317-846-3475 or olmcparish@olmc1.org.

July 1

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.

July 3

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 10 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.

July 4

St. Mary Parish, 311 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Fourth of July Ole! Festival, 3-11 p.m., music, food, raffle, view downtown fireworks. Information: 317-637-3983.

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. 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.

St. Bridget of Ireland Parish, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Annual Yard sale, antique items, lots of shopping, concession stand, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 765-458-6818.

July 8

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Cooking 101: The Basics of Cooking,” Robyn Morton, instructor, 5-8 p.m., $30 or $90 for three classes, registration deadline, July 2. Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Parish Hall, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). “A Summer of Joy and Life,” Gabriel Project, Eileen Harman, Healing Hidden Hurts, Debbie Miller, presenter, noon, lunch and program, no charge. Information: 317-846-3475 or olmcparish@olmc1.org.

July 9

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.

July 9-11

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight, food, rides, games, entertainment. Information: 317-353-9404.

July 10-11

St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Community festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, music, games, food, $2 adults, under 21 free. Information: 812-232-8421.

July 12

St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Annual Chicken Fest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., bid-n-buy booth, chicken dinner. Information: 812-537-3992, ext. 2.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

July 11

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Year of Consecrated Life,” open house, 3-5 p.m. Information: 317-787-3287.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

July 14

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Taizé Prayer,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

July 16

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Cooking 102: Cooking Meat,” Robyn Morton, instructor, 5-8 p.m., $40 or $90 for three classes, registration deadline, July 9. Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.

July 16-18

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, rides. Information: 317-241-6314.

July 18

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

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. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. 5k Fun Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Information: 812-923-5419 or www.stmarysnavilleton.com.

July 18-19

All Saints Parish at St. John the Baptist, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food, games, country store, music, children’s area; Sun. chicken dinner 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $12 adults, $6 ages 10 and younger. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 19

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., silent auction, cash raffle, booths; chicken dinner. Information: 812-923-5419.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Parish Hall, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). “A Summer of Joy and Life,” Women’s Care Center, Sarah Bardol, presenter, noon, lunch and program, no charge. Information: 317-846-3475 or olmcparish@olmc1.org.

July 19-23

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. “Vacation Bible School, “Walking in the footsteps of Jesus,” children 4-10 years old, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $10 per child, $25 maximum per family. Information: 317-546-4065 or beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

July 19-25

St. Ambrose Parish, food booth at Jackson County Fair on S.R. 250, Brownstown, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.

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General Announcements

Save the date: Sisters of Providence schedule discernment weekend on Oct. 16-18

All single Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence during the Fall Discernment Weekend, scheduled for Oct. 16-18, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, in St. Mary of the Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute.

The event coincides with the Saint Mother Theodore Guérin Fest and the congregation’s 175th anniversary celebration. The weekend will include time for prayer and reflection, and time to get to know the Sisters of Providence and other women in discernment who have similar questions about life as a woman religious.

During the weekend, participants will also get to know St. Mother Theodore Guérin, the first saint in Indiana and the eighth declared saint in the United States. Saint Mother Theodore Guérin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840, and continues to be a wonderful role model for women to this day.

The weekend is free and includes housing and meals.

Women interested in attending can register by calling Providence Sister Editha Ben at 812-535-2895, mailing her at Vocations Office, Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, 47876, or by e-mailing her at eben@spsmw.org.

 

Sisters of St. Benedict in Beech Grove to host open house on July 11

The Sisters of St. Benedict, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove will host an open house from 3-5 p.m. on July 11.

The open house will celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life, the feast of St. Benedict and Our Lady of Grace Monastery’s 60th anniversary.

All members of the archdiocese are invited to attend to renew friendships and to enjoy food and conversation.

The event will close at 5:15 p.m. with special vespers in honor of St. Benedict and in gratitude for the religious vocation of the sisters.

For more information, call 317-787-3287 and dial extension 3053 for Benedictine Sister Mary Luke Jones or extension 3020 for Benedictine Sister Ann Patrice Papesh.

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Retreats and Programs

July 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices,” Benedictine Brother William Sprauer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 9-12

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Women’s Woodscape Retreat,” registration deadline July 2. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

July 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Cry of the Earth,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 13-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Coming Home,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 20-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 3-Day Silent directed retreat, $200 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

July 26-29

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 4-Day Silent directed retreat, $270 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

July 26-July 30

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 5-Day Silent directed retreat, $335 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

July 26-July 31

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 6-Day Silent directed retreat, $395 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

July 27-30

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

July 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Benedictine Spirituality: Nothing Extraordinary but Everything Ordinary in Living Daily Life,” Benedictine Father Michael Brune, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 31-August 2

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Forgiveness: The Path Inward,” Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, registration deadline July 24. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons,” Dave Maloney, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 7-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., 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 Passionists Brother Michael Moran, presenters, $540 single, $875 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 11

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Taizé Prayer,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

August 17

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

August 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Beatitudes: The Foundation of Christian Spirituality,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 24

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual Day of Prayer, Father Jim Farrell, facilitator. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

August 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Being Born Anew,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Caravaggio’s Concern,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 14

Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

September 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Mary, Mother of the Church,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Sleeper Awake!,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 25-27

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 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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