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The Coming Week

August 28

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

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., Madison, 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 St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount 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.

August 30

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.

September 2

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.

September 3

St. Francis Hospital Education Center, 5935 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 100, Indianapolis. Palliative medicine team, cancer support seminar on “Advance Directives,” 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-782-4422.

September 4-7

Sacred Heart Parish, 558 Nebeker St., Clinton. “Little Italy Festival,” Water Street in Clinton, Fri. 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Mon. 11 a.m.-closing, Italian food, entertainment. Information: 765-832-8468.

September 5

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

St. Michael Parish, Parish Life Center, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. St. Michael School, all-class reunion, 6 p.m.-midnight, $25 per person or $45 per couple. Information: 317-966-7867 or croland61216@aol.com.

September 6

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. “On-Site Chili Cook-off,” noon-3:30 p.m., $25 entry fee, tasters $5 per person, children under 7 no charge. Information: 317-506-1895 or www.lourdeschilicookoff.org.

Slovenian National Home, picnic grounds, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. “Slovenian Fest,” food, entertainment, 9 a.m., Mass, noon. Information: 317-632-0619 or www.indy-slovenian-national-home.com.

St. John the Evangelist Parish, 9995 E. Base Road, Enochsburg. Parish festival, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-934-2880.

September 7

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 4791 E. Morris Church St., Morris. “Labor Day Festival,” games, food, mock turtle soup, quilts, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-934-6218.

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General Announcements

Michael Reagan to speak at ‘Celebrate Life’ dinner on Sept. 15

Author and radio talk show host Michael Reagan is the keynote speaker for “Celebrate Life,” the 27th annual Right to Life of Indianapolis fundraising dinner, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 at the Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., in Indianapolis.

The eldest child of the late President Ronald Reagan is known for his humor, wit and warmth.

Dinner tickets are $55, and table sponsorships are still available.

For more information or to make reservations, call the Right to Life of Indianapolis office at 317-582-1526, log on to www.rtlindy.org or send an e-mail to life@rtlindy.org.

Raymond Arroyo to speak at Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land dinner on Sept. 12

Internationally known author and EWTN broadcast journalist Raymond Arroyo is the keynote speaker for the third annual fundraising dinner sponsored by the Indiana regional office of the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Road, in Indianapolis.

Other speakers are Franciscan Father Peter Vasko, director of the foundation, and Franciscan Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa, custos of the Holy Land.

The international foundation works to safeguard the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

For more information or to purchase individual tickets or table sponsorships, call the foundation office toll-free at 866-905-3787 or send an e-mail to info@ffhl.org.

Fundraising luncheon to support Haitian hospital

Several congregations in central Indiana, including St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis, will sponsor a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. on Sept. 12 at Our Lady of Grace Parish, 9990 E. 191st St., in Noblesville, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese, to raise funds for the Visitation Hospital Foundation (VHF).

The foundation supports the Visitation Clinic as well as its community health and outreach programs in southwest Haiti.

Speakers include Dr. Tish Shea; Father Thomas Metzger, pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish; Visitation Hospital Foundation executive director Theresa Patterson of Nashville, Tenn.; and Joseph Zelenka, a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish and VHF board secretary.

For more information about the Visitation Hospital Foundation, log on to www.visitationhospital.org.

To purchase individual tickets or tickets for tables of 10, contact Zelenka at 317-213-9094 or by e-mail at jze@att.net.

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Retreats and Programs

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

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Retreat, “Meeting God in Our Dreams,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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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