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July 29-August 1

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Encounter Summer Intensive: A Four-Night Experience of the Encounter School of Ministry, 6-9 p.m., $75, $35 for clergy, religious, seminarians, $40 for parish/ministry professionals and college students, $25 per individual day. Information: 317-795-4912, indianapolis@encounterschool.org, encounterschool.org/Indianapolis.

August 1-3

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. 76th Annual Holy Spirit Festival, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, live music, rides, shish kabobs, tacos, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, fruit smoothies, desserts, lemon shake-up, seltzers, beer and wine, bingo, Monte Carlo, silent auction, $20 tickets for $7,500 raffle, parking shuttle available at 7140 E. Washington St., free wrist bands provided to parishioners after Masses, non-parishioner admission $10 in food tickets, children younger than 12 free, minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Information: holyspiritfestival.org, 317-353-9404.

August 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, 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 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

August 3

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish parking lot, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Philippine Fiesta, noon-7 p.m., Santacruzan parade 4 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m., hosted by archdiocesan Philippine Ministry and Barangay Club of Indiana, food, games, free admission. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

August 4

St. Boniface Parish, 11715 E. County Road 1550 N., Fulda. Summer Picnic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT., fried chicken and roast beef dinners, Fulda’s famous soup, games, live music, handmade quilts, bingo, themed baskets, organ concert, family fun center, free admission. Information: sbcatholic.church/summer-picnic, 812-357-5533, info@myparishfamily.church.

August 7

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., Diocese of Springfield, Ill., high school theology teacher Sean Hussey and his wife Paige Hussey presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

August 9-10

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, raffles, festival food tent, children’s games, church tours, baby crawling race, bingo, beer/wine tent, Monte Carlo, carnival rides, live music/entertainment, catered dinners in air-conditioned gym, Silly Safari, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200, tmarlin@nativityindy.org, nativityindy.org/augustravaganza.

August 10-11

All Saints Parish, Decatur County, St. Paul Campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. pork-loin dinner, live music, lunch stand, beer garden, kiddie land, raffles; Sun. chicken dinner served beginning at 11 a.m., free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Beer and Brats Night and Parish Picnic, Sat. 6:30-10:30 p.m., beer and brats; Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; fried chicken or ham dinner, dine-in or carry-out; both days: bingo, capital prize raffles, linen booth, online auction at harrittgroup.com, food prices TBA, free admission. Information: 812-952-2853, elizabeth.johnson@catholic-community.org.

August 11

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Mass in French / Messe en français, 5 p.m. / 18h, coordinated by ACFADI (Apostolat des Catholiques Francophones de l’ Archidiocèse d’ Indianapolis), second Sunday of each month / le deuxième dimanche de chaque mois. Information: acfadi2014@gmail.com, rvermett@iu.edu.

August 12

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.

August 13

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. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

August 15

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

The District Theater, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Spamalot Young@Part, 8-9 p.m., authorized youth version of original Broadway musical, appropriate for all ages, $16 students and children, $22 adults. Information, tickets: agapetheatercompany.com, 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com.

August 16

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Biblical scholar, author and storyteller Sandra Hartlieb presenting “Unlocking the Mysteries of Biblical Happiness,” 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 Aug. 13. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

August 16-17

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. SausageFest, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Kincaid’s sausages, Sun King beer, sides from Illinois Street Food Emporium, Byrne’s pizza, live music, wine, snack shack, kids’ zone, teen zone with DJ, free admission. Information 317-253-1461, churchinfo@staindy.org.

August 17-18

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 5719 St. Mary’s Road, Floyds Knobs. Knobfest, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, music, beer garden, food trucks, dance 9 p.m. featuring Juice Box Heroes; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., kids zone, fried chicken dinner, raffles, free admission. Information: 812-923-3011.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Church and Music Festival, Sat. 6-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., music Sat. evening, fried chicken dinners all day Sun., free admission. Information: 812-212-7288, principal@stnicholas-sunman.org.

August 18

The District Theater, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Spamalot Young@Part, 2-3 p.m., authorized youth version of original Broadway musical, appropriate for all ages, $16 students and children, $22 adults. Information, tickets: agapetheatercompany.com, 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com.

August 20

The District Theater, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Spamalot Young@Part, 6:30-7:30 p.m., authorized youth version of original Broadway musical, appropriate for all ages, $16 students and children, $22 adults. Information, tickets: agapetheatercompany.com, 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com.

August 21

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc. McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., young adult testimony panel, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

August 22-24

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thur. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 5-11:30 p.m., food, carnival rides, games, casino, beer garden, silent auction, raffle, free admission. Information: 317-821-2909, admin@stannindy.org.

August 23-25

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Festival and Food Fair, Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 1-7:30 p.m., Vietnamese, Mexican, African, Italian and American food, rides, kids’ games, blackjack, games of chance, 50/50, bingo, silent auction, beer garden, free admission. Information: 317-244-9002.

August 24

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

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. International Festival, 5-11 p.m., St. Monica Feast Day Mass 4 p.m., food and entertainment from around the world, live music by Phil Pierle Trio (with members of the Woomblies), beer garden, $3,000 raffle, fun for kids of all ages, free admission. Information: 317-253-2193, parishoffice@stmonicaindy.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 822- W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Christian Mothers Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish’s Confraternity of Christian Mothers group, keynote by Father Jerry Byrd, includes Mass, meditations, breakfast and lunch, $20, register by Aug. 1. Information, registration: 317-752-5172, ccmofolg@gmail.com.

The District Theater, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Spamalot Young@Part, 11 a.m.-noon, authorized 60-minue youth version of original Broadway musical, appropriate for all ages, $16 students and children, $22 adults. Information, tickets: agapetheatercompany.com, 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com.

August 24-25

St. Mary Parish, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Parish Festival, Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. adult night, games, beer garden, pie auction, 7 p.m. live music by Nuttin’ Fancy, pork burger or pulled pork dinners, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, concessions; Sun. family day, kids’ games, live entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, fried chicken and pulled pork dinners; free admission. On Eagles Wings 5K Run/Walk, Sat. 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. kids’ games open, 9 a.m. race, 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 10:15 a.m. awards, $20 through Aug. 9, $25 after Aug. 9, register by Aug. 9 for t-shirt, $8 to have shirt shipped, additional fees applied for online registrations. Information, registration: 812-663-8427, oneagleswings5k.com.

August 25

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Wedding Anniversary Mass and reception, 2 p.m. bilingual Mass with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, 3-5 p.m. reception at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., for couples celebrating anniversary ending in 0 or 5, couples who register receive a certificate, registration required by Aug. 3, free. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/WedAnnMass2024, ccorona@archindy.org, 317-236-9306.

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General Announcements

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Retreats and Programs

July 29-August 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Summer Chant Workshop, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp and Dr. Rosemary Heredos presenting, for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks— Calamity Jane: Legend of the West, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Oldenburg Associate April Boyle presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitating, $50, includes Mass and lunch. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/a-day-with-mary.

August 19

You are Not Alone Series: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., last of three independent sessions, Father Jim Farrell presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, free, registration required. Information, registration; lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.

August 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Discipleship According to the Gospel of Mark, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.

August 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

September 4

September 6

September 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Love Is the Only Answer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., musician and chaplain Bill Tonis presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks—Embracing Compassion: A Journey into the Heart of Humanity, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Jesuit Father Ed Kinerk presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Letting Holy Leisure Be Our Way, for ages 20-40, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Navigating Difference: Serving in Multicultural Communities, Saint Meinrad Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Daniela Abraham presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone (for suicide loss survivors), 6:30-9 p.m. Fri. (early check-in available for long-distance travelers), 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, therapist Christina Turo-Shields and Lisa Thibault presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, $40 per person or $80 per couple includes private room for day use, snacks and four meals, optional overnight accommodations $32 per night. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

September 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. People on the Move: Experience the Waiting and Scripture Says, 9:30-11:30 a.m., justice and peace coordinator Franciscan Sister Noella Poinsette presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

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October 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Francis, Clare & Bonaventure: Repairing Person & Planet, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., theologian Bruce Epperly presenting, $50, $65 with CEUs, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks— The Power of Slowing, 10:45 a.m.-noon, spiritual director Mary Waskewich presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Rosary Retreat, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 14-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests Retreat: The Gospel of Mark: Lessons in Rejection, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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