Events Calendar

Five-part series on women’s issues begins in February in Beech Grove

Women’s issues will be explored during a five-part series beginning in February at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center in Beech Grove.

The Tuesday night programs start at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. The fee of $25 per session includes dinner.

The program topics and presenters are as follows:

• “Life’s Transitions—The Five R’s of Our Lives,” presented by registered nurse Margie Pike on Feb. 9.
• “Women of Wisdom—Instrument of Inspiration,” presented by Patricia Koch, the owner of Holiday World in southern Indiana, on March 9.
• “Style and Color—Updating Your Wardrobe,” presented by Jeanne Weber Rush, the owner of The Secret Ingredient, on April 20.
• “Women’s Drug Issues—What You Need to Know,” presented by pharmacist Denise Rush on May 11.
• “Nutrition 101—Perspectives for Women,” presented by nutritionist Jill Frame on June 8.

(For more information or to register for any of these programs, call the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center at 317-788-7581 or log on to www.benedictinn.org.)

Serra Club announces vocations essay contest

“Come and See” is the theme for the 2010 John D. Kelley Vocations Essay Contest sponsored by the Serra Club of Indianapolis.

Packets with contest rules and procedures were mailed recently to pastors, principals, parish administrators of religious education and Catholic school religion teachers across the archdiocese.

Information about the contest and contest materials are under the “News and Announcements” heading at www.archindy.org/oce.

The annual vocations essay contest has been named after Immaculate Heart of Mary parishioner John Kelley, a longtime member of the Serra Club of Indianapolis, who died on Aug. 12, 2009. Kelley coordinated the essay contest for many years.

Students in grades seven through 12 are invited to write an essay that answers the question, “How do priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters, by their life and ministry, invite others to come and see Christ and discover their own vocations?”

The deadline for essay contest entries is Feb. 12.

Teachers and catechists may choose one or two essays from each grade to be submitted to the contest. A Serra Club committee will read and judge the entries.

One winner from each grade will be chosen, receive a cash prize, be invited to read his or her essay at a recognition luncheon and have the essay published in The Criterion.

The Serra Club of Indianapolis is a chapter of Serra International, a Catholic organization dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

(For more information about the Serra Club of Indianapolis, log on to www.serraindy.org.)

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Retreats and Programs

January 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–Transforming Power of Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Rosie Miller, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will donation includes pastry and coffee. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, chapel, Oldenburg. Interfaith prayer service, “Evensong–Scripture/Taizé Music/Silence,” 4-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

January 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m, free-will donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

January 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Soups and Saints,” Franciscan Sister Miriam Kawser, instructor, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per person or $25 for you and a friend. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

January 13

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Thomas Merton Seminar, “Bridges to Contemplative Living–Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love,” five-part series, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session, 6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 for series. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

January 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflection on the Book of Exodus,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

January 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Women’s Tasks,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

January 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Prayer–Everyday Holiness,” Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, presenter, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Life’s Transitions,” session one of five, 6-9 p.m., Dr. Margaret Pike, presenter, $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Be My Valentine–A Married Couples Retreat,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Thomas Merton Seminar, “Bridges to Contemplative Living–Traveling Your Road to Joy,” four-part series, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session 6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 for series. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 19-21

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Come and See Vocation Retreat,” women ages 18-42, no cost. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or jennifermechtild@benedictine.com.

February 26-28

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women’s Retreat–Women Clothed in Grace.” Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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

March 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima and Benedict Inn, Lenten program, “Drinking from the Well–Renewing Our Desire for Eternal Life with the Women of John’s Gospel,” Benedictine Sister Kathleen Yeadon and Rev. Callie Smith, presenters, Mass, 5:30 p.m., dinner, presentation, $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

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