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The Coming Week
August 21
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Dr. Matthew Will, associate professor of finance, University of Indianapolis, speaker, 6:30-8:30 a.m., follow-up workshop, 8:30-9 a.m., online reservations only by Aug. 19. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Anne Parish, 102 N. 19th St., New Castle. Pork chop dinner, 4-7 p.m. Information: 765-529-0933.
August 21-22
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 46th and Illinois streets, Indianapolis. “Sausage Fest,” food, music, Fri., Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-253-1461.
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,”rides, food, music, entertainment, 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.
August 21-23
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Dinner theater, “Nunsense,” Fri. and Sat.
6:30 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner, Sun. 2:30 p.m., $12 includes tea. Information: 317-356-7291 or nunsense@att.net.
August 22
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. 25th anniversary of priestly ordination of Father Ben Okonkwo, Mass, 11 a.m., reception following liturgy.
August 23
St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Ladies Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-487-2096.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Organ concert, Hillary Sullivan, organist, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.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.
August 27-29
St. Ann Parish, 6350 Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, rides, games, food, Thurs. 5-10 p.m.,
Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m. Information: 317-244-3750.
August 28-29
Prince of Peace Parish, 413 E. Second St., Madison. “Community Festival,” Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, 201 W. State St., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, carnival rides, games. Information: 812-265-4166.
August 29
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. “Fall Festival,” food, music, games, 4-11 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.
Mount Saint Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr.,
Mt. St. Francis. Silent auction, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817.
St. Francis Hospital and Health Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. “Legs for Life,” free screening program, registration required. Information or appointment: 317-782-4422 or 877-888-1777.
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General Announcements
Priest to celebrate ordination anniversary
The public is invited to a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the priestly ordination of Father Ben Okonkwo, a chaplain at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
It will take place at an 11 a.m. Mass on Aug. 22 at St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., in Indianapolis. A reception at the parish will follow.
Father Okonkwo is a priest of the Issele-Uku Diocese in Nigeria.
For more information about the anniversary celebration, call 317-437-1553.
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Retreats and Programs
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.
August 29
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “The Journey of Thomas Merton,” Dr. Paul A. Crow, presenter, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $50 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
August 29-30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “SPRED retreat, “We Are One Body,” special religious development participants and catechists, $75 per person. Information: 17-236-1448 or 317-402-3330.
September 3
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.
September 4-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “For Men Wanting Answers: Discerning a Vocation to Priesthood,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 7-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Image As a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran, presenters. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 18-20
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Prayer Distractions,” Benedictine Brother Thomas Gricoski, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 22
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine 2009—The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,” Benedictine Sister Mildred Wannemuehler, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
September 25-27
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Come and See Vocation Retreat, “Finding Purpose in Life.” Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 303 or jennifermechtild@benedictine.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Praying the Psalms,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Evening of reflection, “Meet Me at The Shack,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 7-9:30 p.m., $15 per person includes light dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
September 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection, “What You Are Missing in Your Spiritual Life and How to Get It,” Father Michael McKinney, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.,
$35 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
October 6-8
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
October 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Peaceable Pope: Blessed John XXIII,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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