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The Coming Week
April 16
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “God Still Loves a Good Story–Tales of Hope, Humor and Humanity,” author John Shaughnessy, presenter,
6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only by April 14. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Annual “Docs vs. Jocks vs. Drugs” charity basketball game, 7 p.m. Information: 317-787-8277.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. National Players performance, Much Ado About Nothing, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
April 16-18
Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Center, 5225 E 56th St., Indianapolis. World premiere, Silver–The Tale of the One-legged Man, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., general admission $10 per person, reserved seats $15 per person. Ticket line: 317-595-9474 or jselse@aol.com.
April 16-May 29
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, library, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Art exhibit, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, artist. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
April 17
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Paul Landwerlen, 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.
Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Society workshop, “Understanding Our Neighbors,” 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-353-6223 or skmgilbert@sbcglobal.net.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Ladies Auxiliary, garage sale to benefit troops in Iraq, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, Council #3660, 511 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Roncalli High School, “Knight with Rudy Ruettiger,” 6:30 p.m., $65 per ticket. Information: 317-784-3660 or jodum1374@comcast.net.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. National Players performance, Lord of the Flies, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
April 18
St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holiday Drive, Indianapolis. SPRED Mass, 3 p.m., reception following Mass. Information: 317-236-1448.
Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. Master’s Chorale of Central Indiana, Mozart’s Requiem, 3 p.m. Information: 317-271-2788.
St. Mary Academy, 420 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Fifth annual Hispanic health fair, 3-5 p.m. Information: 812-944-1292 or Juanita@HispanicConnectionsi.org.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
St. Anne Parish, 4570 N. County Road 150 E., North Vernon. “Spring Turkey Shoot,” 8 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. meal, 12:30 p.m. shooting competition.
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.
April 19
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Understanding the Liturgy–Liturgical Renewal,” session two, Father Rick Ginther, presenter, 6:15-9 p.m. Information: 800-382-9836, ext. 1483, 317-236-1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, Newman Conference Center, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Challenge of St. John Vianney Today,” Father Albert DeGiacomo, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
April 20
Holy Spirit Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Concert, “Evening of Music, Prayer and Meditation,” John Michael Talbot, composer, musician and author, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-610-6100, ext. 101, or teakins@techgg.com.
April 21
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Guardian Angel Guild, card party, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $18 per person. Information: 317-293-4673.
Old Spaghetti Factory, 210 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. “Theology on Tap,” 7 p.m. Information: 765-532-2403 or indytheologyontap@gmail.com.
St. Michael Parish, Parish Center, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Bradford. Dessert card party, 6-9:30 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-364-6646 or darlenec@insightbb.com.
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Healing service, confession, eucharistic procession, praise and worship, laying on of hands, 6 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.
April 21
St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. Eucharistic procession, 7 p.m. Information: 812-339-5561.
April 22
Riverwalk Banquet Center and Lodge, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. 2010 Sanctity of Life dinner, Jill Stanek, R.N., presenter, 6-9 p.m., $45 per person or $400 per table of 10, student tables $275 for 10. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.
April 24
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349.
Lane Williams Park, 940 S. Locust Lane, Brownsburg. St. Malachy Parish, “Walk with Haiti,” 5K Walk-a-Thon, registration, 10 a.m., walk, 11 a.m., $25 per person, $80 per family. Information: 317-407-2384 or blewis@stmalachy.org.
St. Maurice Parish, 8874 N. Harrison St., Napoleon. Smorgasbord, 4:30-7 p.m., $8 adults, $3 children 7-12 years old. Information: 812-852-4394 or agehl@etczone.com.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Spring Prayer Breakfast, for those who have lost a loved one, 9-11 a.m., no charge. Information: 812-945-2374.
April 25
St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. “Creative Acts of Worship,” 2-3:30 p.m., free-will donation. Information: 317-546-1057. †
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General Announcements
Marian University to host math and science institute for high school students
From June 20 through July 1, Marian University in Indianapolis will sponsor its Advanced Institute for Mathematics and Science (AIMS).
The program helps students who are entering the 10th and 11th grades to prepare for physics, chemistry, pre-calculus and differential calculus courses.
AIMS also offers students hands-on learning experiences in green chemistry, forensic science, robotic technology and nanotechnology.
Experts in mathematics and science, college professors and community leaders will help bring these fields to life for the students.
Tuition is $650 for residential students and $425 for commuters. No textbooks are required for AIMS.
To register, log on to www.marian.edu/AIMS. For more information, call Ginny Smith at 317-955-6331 or
Ed Pitzer at 317-524-7702 or send an
e-mail to gsmith@marian.edu or epitzer@marian.edu.
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Retreats and Programs
April 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, $40 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Youth Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Sister Clare Teixeira, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
April 20
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Women of Wisdom,” session three of five, “Style and Color–Updating Your Wardrobe,” Jeanne Weber Rush, owner of The Secret Ingredient clothing stores, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information:
317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Date Night–The Five Love Languages,” Father James Farrell, presenter, 6-9:30 p.m., $40 per couple includes light dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 22
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sixth annual Caregivers Day, “Attention to Advocacy–Be the Voice,” 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
April 22-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Love on the Job,” retreat for administrative staff, Benedictine Fathers Noël Mueller and Jeremy King, presenters. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 23-25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 25
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–My Children Don’t Go to Church,” Jeanne Hunt, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
April 28
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Writing Yourself into the Book of Life,” session one of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 per person includes simple supper and book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Child care is provided, but space is limited. Contact Cheryl McSweeney for child care at 317-545-7681, ext. 15, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org. Information:
317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 30-May 2
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices–Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother John Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Serenity Retreat,” Gary Brown, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.
May 2
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, $40 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
May 5
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Writing Yourself into the Book of Life,” session two of four, 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 per person includes book and supper. Information:
317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
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