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The Coming Week

May 15-17

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. 90th anniversary celebration, Fri., “Remember When,” fish fry, noon-7 p.m., Sat., youth activities, games, food, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., Mass and reception, 10 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-632-9349.

St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. Broadway, Shelbyville. Parish festival, games, rides, food, Fri. 5-11 p.m., pork chop dinner, Sat. noon-11 p.m., barbecue chicken, Sun. noon-8 p.m., turkey dinner. Information: 317-398-8227.

May 15-20

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Make a Difference Week,” women 20-35 years old, week of service, prayer, personal and group reflection, no charge to participate, housing and meals provided without cost, registration due May 9. Information: 800-860-1480 or jhoward@spsmw.org.

May 16

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Father Louis Gootee chapter, Knights of Columbus Council #13105, “The Chicken Festivus,” 1-11:30 p.m., chicken dinner, music, games. Information: 317-357-1200.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. MOMS Ministry, children’s clothing and equipment sale to benefit the Diocese of Port-au-Paix in Haiti, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-319-5012.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, recreation field, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Tri-parish youth group TAC annual 5K run/walk, “Runnin’ with the Lord,” 6:30 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. race, $15 per person. Information: 812-431-7038.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Mass, Father Robert Robeson, 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.

May 16-17

Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Berkley, Kokomo, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference, “Building the Domestic Church through God, Family and Love,” $30 teen

(not registered with family), $50 adult, $90 married couple, $115 per family. Information: 765-865-9964 or www.holyfamilyconference.org.

May 17

Holy Cross Parish, Kelley Gymnasium, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. 13th annual Health Fair, blood drive, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620, ext. 406, or jerlenbaugh@holycrossindy.org.

St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. 90th anniversary Mass and brunch, 10 a.m. Information: 317-632-9349.

St. Paul Parish, 798 N. Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Ladies Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-623-2349.

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

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Organ concert, Frederick Hohman, organist, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Mary, Mother of the Church,” Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 800-682-0988 or e-mail news@saintmeinrad.edu.

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.

May 18

House of Joseph, 523 Fabyan, Indianapolis. St. Barnabas Parish, Catholic Charities caregiver support group meeting, “Medicare Update,” 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1536.

May 20

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.

May 21

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

May 22

Holy Trinity Parish, corner of Holmes and St. Clair St., Indianapolis. “500” Block Party, music, food, 5-11 p.m. Information: 317-631-2939.

May 24

St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. “Theology of the Body,” for children in seventh grade and older, parents and adults, Father Jonathan Meyer, presenter, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-623-0121 or mschmid@nalu.net.

May 25

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or jdawson@buchanangroup.org.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or mwilliams@buchanangroup.org.

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General Announcements

Parish schedules holy hour during Notre Dame’s commencement

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis will have a holy hour from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 17 that is open to the public.

The holy hour will take place at the same time as the 2009 commencement ceremony at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend. President Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the commencement address and receive an honorary degree during the ceremony.

Notre Dame’s invitation to the president has caused controversy for the Church in the United States and upset Catholics due to his support of legalized abortion and embryonic stem-cell research.

Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general and pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, said those participating in the holy hour are encouraged to pray for President Obama, all government leaders, the University of Notre Dame and all Catholic educational institutions.

They are also encouraged to pray for a change of hearts and in reparation to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary for the outrages committed against the Church and God’s precious gift of human life.

For more information, call the parish at 317-636-4478. 

Archdiocesan Fiscal Management and Discipleship Conference is June 11

The archdiocesan Fiscal Management and Discipleship Conference will be held on June 11 at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove.

The conference is open to all parish administrators, finance council members, stewardship council members, business managers, bookkeepers and volunteers that help with bookkeeping or stewardship duties.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein will be the main celebrant for a 9 a.m. Mass.

The day-long conference will feature a series of workshops and a roundtable discussion covering a wide range of topics.

The registration fee is $35 per person and includes lunch. Registrations must be received by the June 6 deadline.

(For more information or to register online, log on to www.archindy.org/fmdc. Participants can also register or request more information by sending an e-mail to accountingservices@archindy.org or calling 317-236-1423 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1423.)

Four West Deanery parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race

Four parishes in the Indianapolis West Deanery will change their Mass schedule for the Memorial Day weekend on May 26-27 due to the 92nd annual Indianapolis 500 race on May 24.

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 23. No Masses will be celebrated on May 24.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated in English at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 23, in Spanish at 7:30 p.m. on May 23, and in English at 7:30 a.m. on May 24.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 23 and at 7:30 a.m. on May 24.

Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on May 23. No Masses will be celebrated on May 24.

For information about Mass changes at other parishes in the area, call the parish offices.

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Retreats and Programs

May 15-16

St. Bernadette Retreat Center, 4838 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis. Office for Pro-Life Ministry, retreat for youths 14 years of age and older, “Change We Can Believe In!,” Father James Heyd, presenter, $25 per student. Information: 317-236-1521, 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or www.archindy.org/prolife/index.html.

May 15-17

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Women’s Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat, “Come, Holy Spirit: The Pentecost Liturgy,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat, “Six Roads to Inner Peace,” Benedictine Archabbot Bonaventure Knaebel, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 28

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

June 8-10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seventh annual garden retreat, “How Does Your Garden Grow?,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per person per session, includes lunch, space limited, reservations due May 18. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

June 16

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Introduction to the Enneagram,” St. Joseph Sister Wanda Wetli, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women–To Your Health,” 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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