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The Coming Week
February 26
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. Rosary, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 7 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or marivelli@aol.com.
St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, gymnasium, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297.
St. Rose of Lima Parish, 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin. “The Gospel of John,” actor Frank Runyeon, presenter, 7 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-738-3929.
Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross and Lenten fish fry, 5:30 p.m. Information: 317-631-2939.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 317-638-5551.
St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane, N.E., Bradford. Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-364-6173.
February 27
Reilly Auditorium, Owens Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Eating Close to Home–The Importance of Local Food Markets and Simple Ways to Extend the Growing Season,” Jane Bush, presenter, 7 p.m., organic and fair-trade coffee and desserts served, $10 in advance, $15 at door. Information and registration: candace@terregoods.org.
St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “Discerning God’s Voice–Day of Reflection on Religious Vocations,” Father Patrick Beidelman, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., conference, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, opportunity for reconciliation and lunch, men and women ages 18 to 38. Information and registration: Little Sisters of the Poor, Sister Marie Cecilia Fausto, 317-872-6420.
February 28
Hindel Bowling Lanes, 6833 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Guild, “Bowl-athon” fundraiser, $100 per team. Information and registration: guardianangels@archindy.org.
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.
March 3
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Spaghetti and Spirituality, Mass, 5:45 p.m., pasta dinner, “Did Darwinism Lead to Euthanasia, Eugenics and Abortion?” Benjamin Wiker, Ph.D., presenter, suggested donation $5. Information: www.holyrosaryindy.org.
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.
March 5
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Matthew Will, economist, University of Indianapolis, presenter, 6:30 a.m., Mass, breakfast and program in Priori Hall, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.
March 5-6
St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420.
March 7-9
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Parish stewardship retreat, “More than Silver or Gold,” Father Daniel Mahan, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.
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General Announcements
Jeffersonville parishes to host ValLimar Jansen
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish and St. Augustine Parish, both in Jeffersonville, will host two performances by internationally recognized recording artist, inspirational speaker and storyteller ValLimar Jansen at 7 p.m. on March 5-6.
The March 5 event at St. Augustine Church, 315 E. Chestnut St., in Jeffersonville is a Lenten gathering for people of all ages titled “You Gotta Move.”
Jansen’s main performance will take place on March 6 at St. Augustine Church.
Free-will donations will be accepted.
To learn more about ValLimar Jansen, log on to www.afwmusic.com. For more information about the events, call the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville at 812-282-1231. †
Society of St. Vincent de Paul starts speakers’ bureau
The Indianapolis chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping the poor, has organized a speakers’ bureau.
Speakers are now available to present programs on the mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the services that it provides to the area’s needy individuals and families.
The speakers are prepared to give a short program, illustrated with scenes from the society’s food pantry and distribution center in Indianapolis, and answer questions about the increasing need for volunteers and donations. The programs will be adapted to the needs of the audience.
For more information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s speakers’ bureau, call 317-923-6775 or send an e-mail to john@shermanandcompany.net. For more information about the Indianapolis chapter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, log on to www.svdpindy.org. †
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Retreats and Programs
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.
Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). Sisters of St. Benedict, “Come and See Weekend,” high school girls are invited to learn about religious life. Information: 800-734-9999 or vocation@thedome.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.
February 27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Date Night at Fatima Retreat House–The Five Love Languages,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 5 p.m., registration, Mass, 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and presentation, $40 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 1
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House and Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, “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.
March 4
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series–Called to Conversion,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 5-7
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Finding a Friend Among the Saints–A Weekend Lenten Retreat with Father Jim Farrell.” Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Book of Job,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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