December 13, 2019

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December 14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Vox Sacra Advent and Christmas Concert, featuring the archdiocese’s schola cantorum joined by the archdiocesan youth choir, 7 p.m., free, open to the public. Information: 317-236-1483, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1483, ctuley@archindy.org, www.voxsacra.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Service of the Longest Night, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presiding, prayer and scripture for those who mourn and struggle with loss during the Christmas season, 6 p.m. CT, refreshments to follow, free park in Guest House lot. Reservations requested but not required by Dec. 13. Reservations and information: info@abbeycaskets.com, 800-987-7380.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Prayer Service for Peace with the flame from Bethlehem, sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, 6:15 p.m., bring a lantern, 3-day or 7-day candle to receive the flame, free. Information: 317-430-4834.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., in Indianapolis. Prayer Service for Peace with the Flame from Bethlehem, sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, all welcome and invited to bring a lantern, 3- or 7-day candle to light from the flame, 6:15 p.m. Information: 317-430-4834.

December 15

St. Christopher Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Christmas Choral Concert, 3 p.m., freewill offering to benefit the Sr. Marie Wolf fund. Information: 317-241-6314, ext. 142, pschaefer@stchrisindy.org.

St. Agnes Church, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Prayer Service for Peace with the flame from Bethlehem, sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, 6:15 p.m., bring a lantern, 3-day or 7-day candle to receive the flame, free. Information: 317-430-4834.

St. Agnes Church, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Prayer Service for Peace with the Flame from Bethlehem, sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting, all welcome and invited to bring a lantern, 3- or 7-day candle to light from the flame, 3 p.m. Information: 317-430-4834.

December 16

St. Mark Parish Cenacle House, 6118 Smock St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, 5: 30-7 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, reconciliation available 9 a.m.-7 p.m., no appointment necessary. Information: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 16-24

Simbang Gabi novena of Masses in anticipation of Christmas, sponsored by archdiocesan Filipino and intercultural ministries, during regularly scheduled parish Masses as follows: Dec. 16, 6 p.m., St. Louis de Monfort Church, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers (Lafayette diocese); Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m., St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis; Dec. 18, 6 p.m., St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis; Dec. 19, 6 p.m., St. Jude Church, 5353 McFarland Ave., Indianapolis; Dec. 20, 6 p.m., St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis; Dec. 21, 4 p.m., St. Ann Church, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis; Dec. 22, 11:30 a.m., St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Dr., E., Indianapolis; Dec. 23, 5:45 p.m., Extraordinary Form (Latin), Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis; Dec. 24, 10 p.m., SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: Maria Solito, 317-201-0196, mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 17

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Abide” Adoration Service, sponsored by Catalyst Catholic, 7-8 p.m., every third Tues. of the month, featuring guest speaker, praise band, silence and confessions, child care available. Information and child care reservations: Chris Rogers, chris@nadyouth.org, 812-923-8355.

December 18

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

December 19

St. Joseph Church, 1401 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.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

December 20

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. The Longest Night: A Mass of Consolation, an evening of prayer, ritual, word and Scripture for those who mourn and struggle during the Christmas season, 7 p.m. Information: Tom Yost, 812-945-2374, tyost@olphna.org.

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, vice chairman of Pacers Sports and Entertainment Jim Morris presenting, Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $15 members, $21 non-members. Register by noon on Dec. 19. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

December 21

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Third Saturday of the month, Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and rosary at the Clinic for Women abortion center, 3607 W. 16th St., concluding between 10:30-10:45 a.m., with continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain. Information: peggygeis@att.net.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Vox Sacra Advent and Christmas Concert, featuring the archdiocese’s schola cantorum joined by the archdiocesan youth choir, 7 p.m., free, open to the public. Information: 317-236-1483, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1483, ctuley@archindy.org, www.voxsacra.com.

January 3

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father David Huemmer presiding, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

January 4

All Saint Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus Hall, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Growing the Faith: Finding Time for God, Stacey Sumereau presenting, Mass and catered meal, 6-9 p.m., freewill offerings accepted, registration requested by Jan. 2 online at bit.ly/2DdCxp6 (case sensitive) or by calling parish office: 812-576-4302.

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

January 8

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors (weather permitting), Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

January 11

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteer Opportunity, ages 12-18, sharing time and talent with retired Providence sisters, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (first of several teen volunteer opportunities through April 2020). Registration and parent/guardian waver: www.spsmw.org/event/teen-volunteer-opportunity/all Information: Providence Sister Joni Luna, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

January 12

Sisters of St. Benedict Ferdinand, Evansville House, 2529 E. Walnut St., Evansville (Evansville Diocese), Sundaes with the Sisters. receive input on discernment, visit and meet with the sisters, noon-2 p.m. CT. Information: vocations@thedome.org, 812-367-1411.

January 14

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Be Light” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

January 16

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 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.

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General Announcements

Light candles from Bethlehem ‘Peace Light’ in Indy and Nashville on Dec. 14 and 15

Members of the archdiocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting are helping spread a flame called “The Peace Light” from the grotto in Bethlehem where it is believed Christ was born.

Prayer services and an opportunity to light a candle from the flame to take to homes, churches and elsewhere will take place in the archdiocese as follows:

Dec. 14, 6:15 p.m., at St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., in Indianapolis.
Dec. 15, 3 p.m., at St. Agnes Church, 1008 McLary Road, in Nashville.

Each year, a child from Austria fetches the flame from the grotto. It is then flown to Austria, where it is distributed to Scout and guide delegates to take with a message of peace to houses of worship, hospitals, homeless shelters, elder care homes, prisons and places of public, cultural and political importance.

The flame arrived in New York City, where a candle was lit from the flame. A delegate is transporting the flame to cities around the country, including Indianapolis.

To spread the message of peace, all are invited to bring a lantern or a 3- or 7-day candle to light from the flame for distribution and to keep burning in a prominent place through Christmas or the New Year.

For more information, call 317-430-4834.

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Retreats and Programs

December 14

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Tribute to Thomas Merton: An Evening of Film and Jazz, viewing of the movie “Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton” followed by a concert by the Dick Sisto Jazz Trio, 6-9 p.m., $45 per person includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar available. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

December 17-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds. Depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 light dinner plate and $6 light breakfast available for extended stay. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 19

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 8

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday at the Woods: Dementia Basics and Helpful Tips, Katie Harish presenting, 1:30-3:30 p.m., freewill offering. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia: Approach is Everything, Katie Harish presenting, 6-8 p.m., $15, register by Jan. 6. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 8, January 9

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, Wed., 9:30 a.m. or Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 10

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with the Padre, paint with Franciscan Father Vince Peterson, 6:30-9 p.m., $40 includes all painting supplies and assorted cheeses, bring your own beverage. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/event-tickets, 812-923-8817.

January 11

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, register by Jan 10. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 14

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, register by Jan. 11. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 16

January 17-19

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “The Necessity for Exorcists” Weekend Retreat, led by archdiocesan exorcist Father Vincent Lampert, Fri. 5 p.m.- Sun. noon, $50 includes lunch and dinner on Saturday, overnight accommodations and breakfasts available for additional cost. Information and registration: www.motheroftheredeemer.com/retreats, 812- 825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemerfarm@gmail.com.

February 4, 11 and 18

Providence Hall, Large Parlor, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. God at the Coffee House, for ages 19-39, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 7-9 p.m., free, coffee and snacks provided. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 5, February 6

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, choose between 9:30 a.m. first Wed. of the month or 6:30 p.m. first Thurs. of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 9

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sundays at the Woods: Tea Tasting, taste tea and learn about the art of brewing, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano presenting, $10 includes tea and crumpets, register by Feb. 4. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 14-16

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Together in Christ, for married couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 20

March 5, March 6

March 13-15

March 17-19

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Healing Anger Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 19

March 21

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, register by March 18. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 24

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, register by March 21. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

March 27-29

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 3-5

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Lectio Divina Retreat, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 16

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