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March 19-21

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Theater and choral departments, “The Secret Garden,” Thurs., Fri., 7 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $7 adults, $3 Roncalli students and children. Information: 317-787-8277.

March 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, 6:30 a.m., followed by buffet breakfast, Barry Krauss, broadcaster, presenter, $14 member, $20 non-member. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, rosary, Stations of the Cross, 6 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508.

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

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.

Marian College, Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Concert, David Haas, composer, and Lori True, vocalist, 7:30 p.m., $10 adults, $5 students. Information: 317-955-6213 or afagan@marian.edu.

March 20-21

Oldenburg Academy,

1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Musical, “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” 7 p.m., $7 adults, $5 students and children. Information: 812-934-4440 or www.oldenburgacademy.org.

March 20-April 25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, Library Gallery, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Stained-glass exhibit, “The Language of Light,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, artist, no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 21

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Mass, Father John McCaslin, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

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.

Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Cabbage roll dinner, 3-6:30 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children, carryout available.

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Youth group, indoor garage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-831-4142 or stmmshea@sbcglobal.net.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Franciscan Spirituality,” 9-11:30 a.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

March 22

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 24

Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, “Business After Hours” event, Mass, 5:30 p.m., $10 Catholic Business Exchange members,

$15 non-members and guests, reservations required. Information and reservations: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Pro-life Mass, 7 p.m., discussion on pro-life matters following Mass, Information: 812-623-8007.

March 25

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lenten speaker series, “Spaghetti and Spirituality,” Mass, 5:45 p.m., pasta dinner, 6:30 p.m., suggested donation $5, Dr. Charles Rice, presenter. Information and reservations: 317-636-4478.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 225 E. Market St., Jeffersonville. Daughters of Isabella, Circle #95, annual card party, 7 p.m., $3 per person. Information: 812-282-3659 or 502-751-3960.

St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. “Exercise Tips,” 6:30 p.m. Registration: 317-782-4422.

March 26

St. Francis Heart Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. “Dining Out,” 6:30 p.m. Registration: 317-782-4422.

March 27

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). “St. John’s Passion,” 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-3850.

March 27-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. National Players, Fri. “1984,” Sat. “As You Like It,” 7 p.m., no charge, buffet supper available. 5:30-6:15 p.m., $9 per person. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.

March 28

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 317-465-0126.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Wagner Hall, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Spring prayer breakfast, “Letting Christ ‘Easter’ In Us,” Benedictine Sister Mildred Wannemuehler, presenter, 9-11 a.m., no charge. Information: 812-945-2374.

March 29

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Wholehog sausage and pancake breakfast,

7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-623-2964.

Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St., Louisville, Ky. Organ recital, Ken Cowan, organist, 7:30 p.m. Information: 502-582-2971.

April 1

Vito’s on Penn, 20 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap series, “Rapture: Don’t Be Fooled,” 7 p.m. Information: indytheologyontap.com.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Health and wellness class, 13-week class, “Love Your Family by Taking Care of Yourself,” Jane Trennepohl-Neal, instructor, 6:30-7:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-260-9824.

St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189.

April 2

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Evening of reflection, “Meet Me at The Shack,” Father James Farrell, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $15 per person includes soup and salad dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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General Announcements

Free course offered on mental illness

The Indianapolis chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is sponsoring a 12-week education course to help parents, siblings, spouses, adult children and other loved ones of persons with a serious psychiatric illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

The course, titled “From Despair and Isolation to Hope and Empowerment,” will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning on April 1 at Westlake Church of Christ, 612 N. High School Road, in Indianapolis.

The course is offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required. To enroll, call 317-767-7653 or send an e-mail to info@namiindy.org. For more information about the course and the Indianapolis chapter of NAMI, log on to www.namiindy.org.

Catholic radio dinner

Teresa Tomeo, author and host of the popular “Catholic Connection” Catholic radio talk show, will be the keynote speaker for the Catholic Radio 89.1 FM fundraiser on April 16 at the Riverwalk Banquet Center and Lodge, 6729 Westfield Boulevard, in Indianapolis.

The reception and silent auction begin at 6 p.m. and the dinner starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $350 per table before March 25 and $55 per person and $400 per table after the early registration deadline. For more information or to register for the event, call 317-842-6583 or log on to www.catholicradioindy.org before March 25.

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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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