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The Coming Month

February 14

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Elizabeth Room, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. SHIP (Singles Hoping Involved Partnership), 7-9 p.m., fellowship ministry for singles ages 45 and older, potluck pitch-in with desserts and dance lessons, wear red for St. Valentine’s Day, free. Information: martinlow8@cs.com, 317-826-6000.

February 16

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

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Irish Music Concert, 7 p.m., stories, poetry and sing-alongs, free. Information: jfleak@ollindy.org or 317-356-7291.

February 17

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. Information: 317-244-9002.

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

February 18

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Julie Roe Lach, commissioner of the Horizon League, presenting “Dealing with Change by Focusing on Significance: Professionally, Personally and Spiritually,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Feb. 15. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

February 18-21

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Foley Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., items not priced but freewill donations appreciated. Information: 812-535-2947 or lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org.

February 19

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Most Precious Infants Prayer Vigil for Life, 8:30 a.m. Mass, then prayer partners will carpool to Clinic for Women at 3607 W. 16th St. for vigil. Information: eric@romancatholicgentleman.com.

Saints Constantine and Elena Orthodox Church, 3237 W. 16th St., Indianapolis Pro-life Sidewalk Counselor Training, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by the Gabriel Project, for those considering sidewalk counseling outside abortion centers—no commitment required, bring sack lunch—refrigerator available, $8 for cost of instruction materials. Information: 317-869-6730 or lisa.lawrence71@gmail.com.

February 21

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

February 23, March 9

Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.

February 25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Food for the Soul: Culinary Tasting Event, 7-9 p.m., features local ethical, sustainable, Christian- and minority-owned restaurants, caterers, breweries and crop share associations, six tasting tickets $35, 10 tasting tickets $50, 15 tasting tickets and early entry $75. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/food-for-the-soul or 812-923-8817.

February 26

East Central High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Trojan Place, St. Leon. E6 Catholic Men’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 a.m., talks begin 8 a.m., presenters include author Matthew Kelly, Catholic radio host Gus Lloyd and Father Vincent Lampert, online option available, clergy and religious free, $10 livestream, $25 high school and college students, $40 general admission. Information and registration: e6catholicmensconference.com.

March 2

St. Louis School, 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Kindergarten Roundup, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., registration event for kindergarten for children reaching age 5 by Aug. 1, bring birth certificate, baptismal record (if applicable) and immunization records. Information and registration appointment: cutt.ly/SLK22signup or 812-934-3310.

March 4

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

March 8

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

March 12

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 12-18, assist with retired Providence Sisters. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 13th Annual Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Mass followed by breakfast with talk by Father James Farrell, confession available 10-11 a.m., free. Information and registration: Barry Pachciarz, pachciarz@sbcglobal.net or 317-442-5542.

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General Announcements 

Retreat centers in archdiocese offer spiritual opportunities during Lent

Lent begins on March 2 and continues through April 14, with the Triduum taking place on April 15-17.

The following Catholic retreat centers in central and southern Indiana will offer these Lenten-specific opportunities for spiritual growth during this special, holy time.
 

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 2—The Cross: The Heart of the Lenten Journey, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes presenting, $65 includes lunch.

March 9, April 15—Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance.

March 11-13— Priest, Prophet and King: A Lenten Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Patty Moore and Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner presenting, $300, includes room and meals.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

April 9—Pilgrimage: Paschal Journey, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25.
 

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 11, April 1—A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction.
 

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 18-20—Surrender All: Lenten Women’s Weekend Retreat, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., Cheryl McSweeney and Georgene Beiriger facilitating, includes program, meals, snacks, overnight accommodations and copy of Surrender All by Jen Norton, $215.

March 25—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 available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9.

March 25-27—Lenten Weekend Retreat with Father James Farrell, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., includes program, meals, snacks, accommodations, $200.

April 12, 13, 14—Holy Week Days 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 available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9.
 

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7—The Scriptures of Lent 2022 online, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5 per session or $25 for all sessions.
 

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 13-17—The Easter Triduum: Three Days, One Event, Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $465 single, $735 double.

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Retreats and Programs

February 7

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Keeping a Spiritual Journal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes lunch, $75. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/spiritual-journal or 812-923-8817.

February 7, 14, 21, 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Brother Bob’s Bible Study,” Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., led by Andrew Hennessy, free. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/bible-study or 812-923-8817.

February 9, March 9

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.

February 11-13, March 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic! for married couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 12

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Charity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

February 14

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 available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

February 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Shelter in Place: Weekend Retreat, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., Father Jeffrey Godecker facilitating, includes room, meals, $200. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

February 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. St. Hildegard of Bingen, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Transform & Transcend: Doing My Inner Work—Potentiality,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Mary Ann Stoffregen presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat: “Watch One Hour with Me,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50 includes meals, additional $100 for optional overnight stay. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/womens-retreat or 812-923-8817.

March 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Freedom Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 2

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Cross: The Heart of the Lenten Journey, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart: Wine and canvas with a spiritual twist! 5-9 p.m., includes program, wine, snacks, painting supplies, limit of 16 people, $45. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 8

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation, 8-11:30 a.m., first of five individual sessions (March 15, 22, 29, April 5) based on Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, Patty Moore presenting, $25 per session or $100 for the series, journals provided. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation, 8-11:30 a.m., five stand-alone sessions on One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, Patty Moore presenting, $25 per session or $100 for the series, journals provided. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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