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The Coming Month

June 20-30

Hats Off to Spring St. Augustine Home Guild virtual fundraiser, donate to Little Sisters of the Poor St. Augustine Home for the Aged. Information and donation link: cutt.ly/hatsofftospring or mail checks made out to St. Augustine Home Guild to Tricia Damler, 11813 Rolling Springs Dr., Carmel, IN 46033.

June 21, 28, July 12

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) Parish Center, St. Therese Room, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Soulcore Rosary Workout, 6:30-7:15 p.m., prayer and exercise, free. Information: 317-727-1167, joane632003@yahoo.com or soulcore.com.

June 23

McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, sponsored by archdiocesan Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, speaker series for young adults ages 18-39, every other Wednesday through Aug. 18, free. Information on speakers and topics: indycatholic.org/theology-on-tap. Questions: 317-236-1542.

June 26

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., “The Catholic Church: Do Black Lives Really Matter?” Archdiocese of Cincinnati director of African American Pastoral Ministries Deacon Royce Winters facilitating, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

June 27

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Maurice campus, 1963 Saint John St., Greensburg. Parish Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinners, raffles, adult and children’s games, beer garden, free admission. Information. 812-663-4754 or stcatherinevs@gmail.com.

July 2

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

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

July 3

St. 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.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

July 4

Fairbanks Park (near fishing dock), 1100 Girl Scout Ln., Terre Haute. Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, 7 p.m., benefitting Catholic Charities, $5 per duck, owner of winning duck wins $10,000 cash and chance to win $1,000,000. Information and duck adoption: duckrace.com/terrehaute.

July 5-7

Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, 2500 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Bishop Bruté Days, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, retreat for young men enrolled in grades 9-12 open to a priestly vocation. Registration: heargodscall.com. Information: 317-236-1490 or vocations@archindy.org.

July 7

Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, 2500 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Bishop Bruté Days JR, 9 a.m-7 p.m., retreat for boys enrolled in grades 7-8 open to priestly vocation. Registration: heargodscall.com. Information: 317-236-1490 or vocations@archindy.org.

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.

McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, sponsored by archdiocesan Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, speaker series for young adults ages 18-39, every other Wednesday through Aug. 18, free. Information on speakers and topics: indycatholic.org/theology-on-tap. Questions: 317-236-1542.

July 13

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Spirit Breathes” monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, online option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

July 14

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

July 15

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. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

July 15-17

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. FunFest, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, amusement rides, children’s games, food trucks, dinners Fri. and Sat., grilled food/sandwiches, hourly game of chance, main raffle, bingo, elephant ears, beer garden, Monte Carlo, live music, free admission. Information: 317-787-8246 or aarcher@stmarkindy.org.

July 17-18

All Saints Parish, St. John campus, 25743 State Route 1, Dover. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.- midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food stands, live music, beer garden, raffles, gaming quilts, kiddie land, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, Rediscover Saints religious exhibit, chicken dinner available Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, outdoor dining, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

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General Announcements 

A celebration of life

A Celebration of Life will be held for Ed Dewes, husband of longtime Criterion staff member Cynthia Dewes, on June 26 at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Greencastle.

The event will begin with Mass at 11 a.m., followed by a reception and buffet at the parish. All are welcome.

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Retreats and Programs

June 17-19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Quilter’s Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs. -11 a.m. Sat., presentation by nationally-known fabric artist Penny Sisto 2 p.m. Fri., for all levels, bring machine, supplies, personal projects, $225 includes two-night stay and six meals, $100 commuter includes four meals, $75 additional for Wed. afternoon arrival. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreat-offerings or 812-923-8817.

June 20-26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat: Our Journey into Freedom, Sun. 7 p.m. - Sat. 1 p.m., Benedictine Father Mauricius Wilde facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays based on availability for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 25

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 27

Coffee Talks “Mystics and Prayer”: Meister Eckhart, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 7, July 8

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

July 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace & Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free, donations accepted, advance registration requested. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

July 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by grief counselor Providence Sister Connie Kramer and suicide loss survivor Lisa Thibault, includes refreshments, free-will offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone7-11.

July 12-16

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Summer Art Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, clay, painting, photography, nature walks, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreat-offerings or 812-923-8817.

July 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes a private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 23-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Retreats, choose from a three- to eight-day retreat, prices range from $225-$560 per person, includes accommodations, all meals, snacks and beverages, use of common areas, daily Mass and meeting with spiritual director. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/fatimasilent.

July 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Dreams: Our Relationship with the Divine, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, Ph.D., presenting, online option available, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Faith, Travel & Religious Tour”: Iceland, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, online option available, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 11

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes a private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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