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July 16-18

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. 70th annual “Midsummer Festival,” Thurs. 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri. 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, rides. Information: 317-241-6314.

July 17

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Danny O’Malia, former president of O’Malia’s Food Markets, speaker, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only by June 17. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

July 17-18

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Parish festival, Fri. 6 p.m.-11 p.m., pulled pork dinner, Sat. 4:30 p.m.-midnight, chicken dinner, food, games, music. Information: 317-839-3333.

July 18

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

Saddlebrook Golf Course, 5516 Arabian Run, Indianapolis. Fifth annual St. Joan of Arc Parish golf outing, 8 a.m. shotgun start, $60 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-557-4027 or jeffknuckles@sbcglobal.net

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. ARCH Educators Day of Reflection, “The Beatitudes,” 8 a.m.-8 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch and dinner, reservations due July 10. Information: 317-848-9772 or dmjirgal@sbcglobal.net.

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

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Summer music concert, “Connersvine,” Hunter Smith, 7 p.m., $7.50 adults, $5 children. Information: 317-838-7447 or activities@saintsusanna.com.

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. “Chicken Fun Run and Walk,” 8 a.m., $15 adults, $7 children. Information: 812-923-5419.

July 19

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. “Summer Festival,” 11 a.m.-6 p.m., fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., games. Information: 812-576-4302.

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, games. Information: 812-923-5419.

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

St. Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. Quilt show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 812-357-5533.

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.

July 19-23

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Vacation Bible school, Sun. 1-4 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 6-8 p.m., $5 per child, $10 per family. Information: 317-546-4065.

July 20-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Chant workshop, beginners’ session, “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 800-682-0988 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 23

Batesville Memorial Public Library, 131 N. Walnut St., Batesville. Book signing, Will I See My Dog in Heaven?, Franciscan Father Jack Wintz, author. Information: 812-934-4706.

July 23-25

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “Fun Fest,” 5 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, music, games. Information: 317-787-8246.

July 23-26

St. Mark the Evangelist School, 541 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Vatican International Exhibition, “Eucharistic Miracles of the World,” Thurs.-Sat., 5-9 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 317-694-4065.

July 24-25

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Parish picnic, Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, chicken dinner, Sat., food, entertainment. Information: 812-282-2290.

July 25-26

St. Martin Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Parish festival, Sat. 4:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., fried chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, music. Information: 812-623-3408.

July 26

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish festival and picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner, quilts, games. Information: 812-843-5143.

July 26-August 1

Jackson County Fairgrounds, Seymour. St. Ambrose Parish and Our Lady of Providence Parish, Jackson County Fair, food booth, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.

July 27

George’s Neighborhood Grill, 6953 Lake Plaza, Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, summer series, “Tough Topics for a Tough Life,” happy hour, 7 p.m., talk, 8 p.m. Information: 317-625-7744.

July 27-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Chant workshop, advanced session, “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 800-682-0988 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 31-August 1

St. Joseph Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Parish yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-246-2512.

August 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fourth annual “Missions Helping Missions Bazaar,” family picnic and summer celebration, bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., picnic,

1-6:30 p.m., Mass, 4 p.m., dinner, $10 per person or $30 per family up to five. Information: 317-546-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

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

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General Announcements

Roncalli football coach to speak on July 19 at St. Jude Parish

Roncalli High School’s varsity football coach is the keynote speaker for “An Evening with Bruce Scifres” on July 19 at St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, in Indianapolis.

The St. Jude Men’s Spiritual Focus is sponsoring the free program, which is open to the public and begins at 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Church.

Program organizers said the talk will be of special interest to fathers and their sons aged 12 and over.

For more information, call St. Jude Parish at 317-786-4371.

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Retreats and Programs

July 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Summer Celebration and Day of Reflection, “A Way of At-One-Ment,” 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 21-23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Mid-week retreat, “Stories of Faith–Stories of Our Lives,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, $160 per person or $290 married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Use Time–Don’t Let It Use You,” Benedictine Father Pius Klein, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 24-26

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, Indianapolis. Spiritual journey and healing process for women, men and married couples experiencing symptoms associated with abortion, confidential program and location. Information: 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521.

July 31-August 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Praying the Bible,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 2-8

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Guided Retreat.” Information: 812-367-1411 or spirituality@thedome.org.

August 4

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.

August 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Virtue: Living the ‘Good’ Life,” Benedictine Brother Karl Cothern, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 18

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine 2009: Devotion to the Eucharist Outside of the Mass,” Benedictine Father Matthias Newman, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Lectio Divina: Praying with Holy Scripture,” Benedictine Brother Matthew Mattingly, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Book of Revelation: What It Is and What It Isn’t,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Scriptures and Novels,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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