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The Coming Week
January 23
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, 6:30 a.m., followed by buffet breakfast, David Gorsage, president and chief belief officer, Camp David, L.L.C., presenter, $14 member, $20 non-member. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
January 23-25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille weekend for married couples experiencing trouble in their relationship. Information: 317-236-1595 or 800-383-9836, ext. 1586.
January 24
St. Mark School, 541 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Spaghetti dinner, benefits Parent-Teacher Group, 5-8 p.m., $8 adult, $5 ages 5-12, children under 4 free. Information: 317-786-4013.
Marian College, chapel, Marian Hall, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Pro-life Concert to benefit Right to Life of Indianapolis, 7 p.m., free-will donation.
SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS), facilitator training, Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person. Information:
317-458-0059 or mcsuhowe@comcast.net.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “A Church to Believe In,” 9-11:30 a.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Bloomington Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, concert, 7 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.
January 25
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Mass of installation for Father Stanley Pondo as pastor, 9 a.m., reception following Mass. Information: 317-784-5454 or kdavis@holyname.cc.
Indiana War Memorial, auditorium, 431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Right to Life of Indianapolis, memorial service for the unborn followed by memorial walk to Monument Circle, 3-4 p.m. Information: 317-585-1526.
Our Lady of Lourdes School, 30 S. Downey St., Indianapolis. Open house, 1-3 p.m. Information: 317-357-3316.
MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, 10 a.m., on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.
St. Matthew School, 4100 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis. Open house, tour the facilities, meet the faculty, view student activities, 12:30-2 p.m. Information: 317-251-3997 or www.saintmatt.org/school
January 27
St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Pro-life Mass, presentation and discussion following Mass, 7 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.
February 1
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. OASIS Booster Club, all you can eat breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-933-0737, ext. 244.
February 2
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Presentation of the Lord, Mass and candle procession, 5 p.m., blessing of pregnant women and young children. Information: 317-784-5454.
February 2-9
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond Program, six-week series, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes materials. Information: 317-236-1586 or mhess@archindy.org.
February 3-March 31
St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Divorce Recovery Workshop, eight-week series, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-846-8459 or 317-696-4077.
February 4
St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles 50 and over, single, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-897-1128.
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General Announcements
Indianapolis parish to sponsor mission
The public is invited to participate in a parish mission sponsored by Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., in Indianapolis. The mission will begin at 7 p.m. on Jan. 25-27.
Titled “The Miracle in Me,” the mission will be led by Father Phillip Cover, a staff member of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in Bethesda, Md.
Registration is not required and there is no fee to attend, but goodwill offerings will be accepted. For more information and to arrange child care or transportation assistance, call 317-356-7291.
Our Lady of Lourdes’ parish mission is part of its yearlong celebration of the centennial of its founding.
More information about the centennial and the mission can be found by logging on to www.lourdesparish.com.
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Retreats and Programs
January 24
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “A Church to Believe In,” Father Norman Langenbrunner and Jeanne Hunt, presenters, 9-11:30 a.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437.
February 3
SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. “Breaking the Silence of Mental Illness in Parishes and Religious Congregations,” Tom and Fran Smith, presenters, 7-9 p.m. Information and registration: 317-859-4673.
February 4
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Cemeteries Association and the Office of Family Ministries, seventh annual Mission Day for Caregivers of the Bereaved, “Suicide Grief: A Day for Persons Caring for Family Members and Loved Ones Challenged by Mental Illness and the Experience of Suicide,” Tom and Fran Smith, keynote presenters, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.archindy.org/family/bereavement.html.
February 6-7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Winter Celebration: Mystery of God’s Loving Presence,” Franciscan Sister Marya Grathwohl, presenter. Information: 812-933-6437.
February 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Evensong,” 4-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.
February 9
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” men’s spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.
February 10
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women–Encountering the Legal System,” Jane Dall, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 13-15
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Couples retreat, “Speaking Love: A Couples Retreat,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Married Couples Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
February 21
Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–St. Benedict and Lent,” Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 812-367-1411 or spirituality@thedome.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. One-day workshop, “Keys to Happiness in Your Wisdom Years,” Benedictine Sister Mildred Wannemuehler and Benedictine Sister Joan Marie Massura, presenters, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living: A Thomas Merton Seminar Series—Entering the School of Your Experience,” four sessions every two-weeks, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5-9 p.m., Mass, simple soup and bread supper, seminar, $50 for four sessions includes dinner and book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women— Encountering the Legal System,” Jane Dall, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $35 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
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