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The Coming Week

April 3

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, Father Paul Etienne, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, presenter, $20 per person. Information: 317-919-5316 or e-mail LumenDei@sbcglobal.net.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian 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. 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.

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-8 p.m., $7 adults, $4 children. Information: 317-787-8246.

St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave, Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-462-2246.

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.

April 4

Holy Name of Jesus School, gymnasium, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Society, annual spring rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454, ext. 2.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, Guest House, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Abbey Press and St. Meinrad Relay for Life, “Trivial Pursuit,” 6:30-9:30 p.m. Information: 812-483-8999 or imundy@abbeypress.com.

April 5

Convent of the Immaculate Conception, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. St. Mary Youth Ministry, Living Way of the Cross, 1 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604.

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.

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

April 8

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Lenten organ concert, Catherine Elliott, organist, 11:30 a.m. Information: 317-635-2021.

April 8-May 13

Christ United Methodist Church, 8540 U.S. 31 South, Indianapolis. St. Francis Hospice, “Caterpillar Kids,” grief support program for children ages 5-12, 4:30-6 p.m. Information: 317-865-2092 or 800-390-9915.

April 9

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Crisis Office, “Simple Soup and Bread Luncheon,” catered by Indy Anna’s, 11:45 a.m., $7 donation. Information: 317-592-4072.

April 10

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, presider, noon. Information: 317-784-4439.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, presider, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Living Stations of the Cross, performed by St. Monica School eighth-grade class, 9 a.m. Information: 317-255-7153.

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

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Via Crucis–Outdoor Way of the Cross, 7 p.m. Information: 502-494-3264.

St. Mary Parish, 212 Washington St., North Vernon. St. Mary Youth Ministry, Living Way of the Cross, 1 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604.

April 11

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Easter Egg Hunt and breakfast, breakfast with the bunny, 9-11 a.m., $5 per person, children 3 years and under free. Easter egg hunt and activities, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., children 10 years and under bring your own basket. Information: Michele_kolosso@sbcglobal.net.

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

April 13

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Catholics Returning Home, informal sharing session, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 812-945-3112 or www.olphna.org.

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General Announcements

Seminar to address post-abortion syndrome

“Pregnancy Loss and Unresolved Grief—A Time to Listen, A Time to Heal,” an April 24 seminar in downtown Indianapolis, will address post-traumatic stress disorder in women and men related to infant death due to abortion.

Theresa Burke, Ph.D., the founder of Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries and an internationally recognized expert on post-abortion trauma and healing, is the keynote speaker for the seminar, which is sponsored by the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry.

The seminar begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at 4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 W. Ohio St. 

It is intended for priests, pastoral care ministers, psychologists, counselors, therapists, social workers, nurses, faculty members, students, pro-life volunteers and the general public, including women and men who are grieving about the death of an unborn baby in abortion.

“Statistics show that 1.2 million abortions are performed in the U.S. annually,” explained Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, director of the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry. “Fifty percent of U.S. women obtaining abortions are younger than 25. … Dr. Burke’s training seminar on ministering to those suffering from the aftermath of abortion is necessary for anyone who wants to help post-abortive women and men.”

The one-day seminar includes lunch and is $50 per person or $90 per person with continuing education credits. To register or for more information, contact the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry at 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or parthur@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

April 3

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

April 3-5

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Come and See,” vocations retreat for women ages 18-42. Information: 812-535-2895 or bkuper@spsmw.org.

April 6

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent day of prayer. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. A spiritual checkup, “Celebrate Your Faith,” Episcopal Bishop Cate Waynick, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes box supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 7-12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Holy Week Retreat,” Franciscan Sisters Olga Wittekind and Patty Campbell, presenters. Information: 812-933-6437.

April 8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent day of prayer. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 8-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Holy Week retreat, “Reflections on the Triduum,” Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent day of prayer. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 9-12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Listen to the Silence: A Triduum Monastic Retreat,” $200 per person includes room, meals and spiritual direction. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 13

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

April 14-19

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Awakening: A Rebirth of Enthusiasm in Vocations.” Information: 812-367-1411 or spirituality@thedome.org.

April 16-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Parish adminstrative staff retreat, “Cooking Up a Recipe for a Full Life,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. Earth Day celebration, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome,” 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.

April 24

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Office for Pro-Life Ministry seminar, “Pregnancy Loss and Unresolved Grief,” Theresa Burke, Ph.D., presenter, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1569 or parthur@archindy.org.

April 27-May 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat for permanent deacons and their wives, “Praying the Easter Way,” Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Morning for Moms, “The Holy Spirit: My Friend and Companion,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 30

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Fifth annual Caregivers Day, “Seeking Serenity, Step by Step,” 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $50 per person, includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 1

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

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