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The Coming Week

March 6

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., Mass, breakfast and program at Priori Hall, Gabrielle Campo, presenter, $20 per person. Information: 317-919-5316 or e-mail LumenDei@sbcglobal.net.

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 3-8 p.m. Information: 317-546-1571.

St. Augustine Home for the Aged Chapel, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Central Indiana (CCRCI), first Friday Mass, teaching, 7 p.m. Information: 317-592-1992 or ccrci@holyspirit.org.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., carryout available. Information: 317-357-8352 or tom@littleflowerparish.org.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 317-638-5551.

St. Matthew School, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-8 p.m., $5.50 single meal, $1.50 second piece of fish, carryout available. Information: 317-784-5454, ext. 2.

St. Lawrence School, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Open house for school, preschool and Kids Care, 5-7 p.m. Information: 317-543-4923.

St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. St. Martin and St. Paul parishes, Stations of the Cross, 6:30-7 p.m., soup and bread supper, 7-8 p.m., John Martignoni, guest speaker, 8-10 p.m., free-will offering. Registration required: 812-623-0121 or mschmidl@nalu.net.

March 6-7

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420.

March 7

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, 31 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Catholic Pro-Life Network dinner, Father Jonathan Meyer, speaker, 6 p.m. registration, 7-9 p.m. dinner and program, $50 per person. Information: 317-236-1569 or plguest@archindy.org.

Marsh Supermarket, 2002 Stratford Road, Plainfield. St. Francis Heart Center, Family Health Fair, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-782-4422 or StFrancisHospital.org/heart.

March 8

St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. African Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 317-269-1276.

St. Anthony Parish, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person. Information: 317-636-4828.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Men’s Club, Mass, 9 a.m., “Father and Son Breakfast,” guest speaker, 10 a.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-517-1301 or mike.lamping@marshelectronics.com.

Knights of Columbus, Council #5290, 4332 German Church Road, Indianapolis. Baby shower for archdiocesan Birthline ministry, 2-4 p.m., donations may be dropped off on March 5, 6:30 a.m.-noon, and March 6, 6-10 p.m. Information: 317-895-8773.

St. Vincent Women’s Hospital, 8111 Township Line Road, Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 1-3:30 p.m. Information: 317-228-9276.

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, noon, 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.

March 8-11

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 3033 Martin Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish Mission, “Lord, I Believe: Help My Unbelief,” Benedictine Archabbot Lambert Reilly, presenter, 7 p.m. each evening, child care available. Information: 812-923-2462 or sisaacs@stmaryoftheknobs.org.

March 10

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 1 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Meatless cooking, 6:30 p.m., registration required. Information: 317-782-4411 or StFrancisHospital.org/heart.

March 11

Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Cardinal Ritter, Roncalli, Scecina Memorial and Bishop Chatard high schools sponsor “Coaching for Christ,” for all Catholic Youth Organization coaches, Christopher M. Carr, presenter, 6-9 p.m. Reservations: 317-632-9311 or bprice@cyoarchindy.org.

March 12

St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. “Reduce Stress,” 6:30 p.m., registration required. Information: 317-782-4411 or StFrancisHospital.org/heart.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, 1870 W. Oak St., Zionsville, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). WINGS Ladies Club, one-man monologue, “portrayal of Peter, the fisherman,” Larry Holycross, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-910-8169.

March 13

Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Network, 6:30-8 a.m., Mass. Reservations: sunni@thecatholicbusinessnetwork.com.

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Steve Angrisano concert, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-786-4371.

St. Lawrence Parish, Father Conen Hall, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten “all you can eat spaghetti buffet,” 5-8 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children 6 years old and younger. Information: michelle_kolosso@sbcglobal.net.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-8 p.m., $8 per person. Information: 317-255-4534.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 317-848-4486.

March 13-15

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Time Out for Your Marriage.” Information: 317-502-7171.

March 14

St. Roch Parish, Family Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Prom dress fashion show and sale, 1-3 p.m., $3 per person. Information: 317-892-6261 or kshoe0199@aol.com.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. St. Patrick’s Day Dance. Information: 317-356-7291.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis. Paddy’s Green and Mad March Trivia, 6 p.m., $20 per player, $160 team. Information: 317-842-0261 or akbeausir@sbcglobal.net.

Cardinal Ritter High School, cafeteria, 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. “Pot O’Gold Celebration,” $20 per person includes dinner, 7 p.m. Information: 317-927-7825 or advancement@cardinalritter.org.

Primo Banquet Hall, 2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield. St. Susanna School, social, 5 p.m., $65 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-837-7184.

March 15

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 580 Stevens St., Indianapolis. St. Joseph’s Table to benefit Lumen Christi School, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $8 adults, $4 children 2-12, pre-sale tickets. Information: 317-632-5174.

Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. St. Patrick’s Day Party, 4-7 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 317-637-2620.

Seton East, Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

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General Announcements

Parish to sponsor Lenten “Voices of Easter”

During the season of Lent, SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, in Greenwood, is sponsoring “Voices of Easter,” a series of scriptural-based dramatic presentations of people who were involved in the suffering and death of Jesus.

Members of the parish will perform the various roles. The presentations will begin at 7 p.m. on each Friday evening of Lent. A period of reflection, prayer and singing will follow each presentation.

Father Vincent Lampert, pastor of SS. Francis and Clare Parish, will conclude the evening with a reflection to help those present prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ suffering and death during Holy Week.

On March 6, Bob Siefker will give a portrayal of Abishua, the chief priest. Bill Hill will perform as St. Peter on March 13. The program on March 20 will feature a portrayal of Pontius Pilate by Jim Ruane. Jason Howe will perform as the thief on the cross on March 27. On April 3, John Kane will perform as Cleopas.

“Voices of Easter” will conclude on Good Friday, April 10, beginning at 3 p.m. with a portrayal of a member of the mob by Michael Pawlick.

For more information, call 317-859-4673 or log on to www.francisandclare.org.

‘The Great Adventure’ seminar is March 28

The archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education will sponsor an all-day seminar on “The Great Adventure” Bible study series developed by Catholic author and speaker Jeff Cavins on March 28 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood.

“The Great Adventure” helps readers of the Bible understand the narrative thread that links all the books of Sacred Scripture.

Thomas Smith, former director of the Denver Catechetical School and a regular guest on the Eternal Word Television Network and Catholic radio, will be the seminar’s presenter.

Registration will begin at 8 a.m. The seminar starts at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m.

The seminar is designed for parish administrators of religious education, volunteer catechists who teach Scripture to any age level and anyone interested in learning more about the Bible.

The registration fee, which includes seminar materials and lunch, is $35 per person before March 12 and $45 per person after that date.

To register or for more information, call 800-382-9836, ext. 1431, or 317-236-1431, or send an e-mail to tbrydon@archindy.org. †

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Retreats and Programs

February 27-March 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices: Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother John Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Centering Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series: A New Look at the Parables,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Centering Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “You Remember First Fridays,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 1-3 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Becoming a Person of Peace,” author Paula D’Arcy, presenter, $150 per person or $280 for married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

March 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Evensong,” 4-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” men’s spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women–Financial Accountability,”

6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Prayer: Rediscovering Our Relationship with God,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $35 includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Passion Narrative According to Mark,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 14

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Seventh annual Catholic Women’s Convocation, “Spring Into Life,” musician, composer and retreat leader Jan Novotka, keynote presenter, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person. Information: 317-241-6314, ext. 122, or nmeyer@saintchristopherparish.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Open house, Shop INN-Spired, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Silence,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

March 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Celtic Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series: A New Look at the Parables,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, $150 per person, $280 for married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Black Catholic Caucus and archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry, “Arusi Marriage Retreat,” Andrew and Terri Lyke, presenters, $70 per couple. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 21

Mount St. Francis Retreat Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Women’s Day Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

March 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Homiletics for Homilists: Breaking Open the Words for Life,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 26

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series: A New Look at the Parables,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 27-29

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, post-abortion reconciliation ministry, confidential location. Information: Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, director of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521. All calls are confidential.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Saints in Our Lives,” Benedictine Brother Silas Henderson, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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