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The Coming Week
April 30-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.
May 1
St. Vincent Hospital, Schaefer Rooms, A, B and C, 2001 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “Safe Sitter” class, 9 a.m., $45 per person. Information: 317-338-4437.
St. Francis Hospital, Cancer Center, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Skin cancer screenings, 9 a.m.-noon, free, reservation required. Information: 317-782-4422.
St. Rose of Lima Church, 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin. “Musical Recital of Disney’s Cinderella,” 7 p.m., free-will donation, no registration required. Information: 317-738-3929.
St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Indoor garage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-831-4142 or stmmshea@sbcglobal.net.
May 2
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad, to Monte Cassino Shrine, one mile east of the Archabbey on State Road 62, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Blessed Mother–Show Us the Way,” Benedictine Father Gabriel Hodges, homilist, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.
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.
May 3
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Understanding the Liturgy–Liturgical Renewal,” session four, Charles Gardner, presenter, 6:15-9 p.m. Information: 800-382-9836, ext. 1483, 317-236-1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.
May 5
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.
St. Thomas More Preschool, 120 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Open house and enrollment for 2010-11 school year, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-831-4142 or stmmshea@sbcglobal.net.
May 6
St. Francis Hospital, 1215 Hadley Road, Suite 105, Mooresville. Skin cancer screenings, 5-8 p.m., free, reservation required. Information: 317-782-4422.
May 7
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, 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.
May 8
St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.
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General Announcements
‘Bring the Gospels to Life’ is May 21-22 in Columbus
“Bring the Gospels to Life,” an interactive, regional social ministry training, will be presented on May 21-22 at St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., in Columbus.
The program is sponsored by the archdiocesan Catholic Charities SHINE program, which stands for Spreading Hope in Neighborhoods Everywhere.
It is intended for Catholics who are interested in leading their parish community in service to the needy through organized social ministry activities.
Participants will gain leadership skills to inspire people to help the poor, educate parishioners on this sacred work, and manage a team to integrate social ministry into the life of the parish.
The Friday night session will feature a presentation by Jack Jezreel, the organizer of the national JustFaith ministry.
The training program begins at 5 p.m. on May 21, and continues on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $70 per person for the two-day program or $10 per person for the Friday night session. Scholarships are available.
For more information or to register for the social ministry training, contact Stefanie Anderson at 317-236-1536 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1536, or by e-mail at sanderson@archindy.org.
Archabbot Lambert Reilly to discuss praying with St. Teresa of Avila
“Dare We Pray with Teresa of Avila—Contradict Me with the Truth” and “Where Will This Prayer Lead Us?” are the topics for a morning of recollection presented by retired Benedictine Archabbot Lambert Reilly of Saint Meinrad Archabbey on May 15 at St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in Indianapolis.
Archabbot Lambert presented retreats to Blessed Teresa of Calcutta and the Missionaries of Charity in India, and has been a retreat presenter in many other countries.
Registration with coffee and donuts begins at 8:30 a.m. The program concludes at 11:30 a.m. The early registration fee is $5 per person, and the same-day registration fee is $7 per person.
For more information or to register for the program, call Sharon Spencer at St. Christopher Parish at 317-241-6314, ext. 121, or send an e-mail to her at sspencer@saintchristopherparish.org.)
Tatiana to present concert on May 7 in Richmond
Tatiana, an internationally known Catholic vocalist originally from Croatia, will present “Let It Be—Mary’s Story,” a Christian music concert at 7 p.m. on May 7 at Holy Family Church, 815 W. Main St., in Richmond.
The concert is sponsored by the Richmond Catholic Community. A free-will donation will be collected.
For more information, call Holy Family Parish at 765-962-3902.
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Retreats and Programs
May 1
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Sixth annual Women’s Day, “Women of Change,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $30 per person includes lunch and is due April 27, $35 per person includes lunch after April 27. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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., 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.
May 7-9
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Aging Gracefully–A Retreat for 60s and Over,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
May 10
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Brother Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
May 11
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Women of Wisdom,” session four of five, “Women’s Drug Issues,” Denise Rush, R.Ph., B. Pharm, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
May 12
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 three of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., 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.
May 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima,” day of reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, presenter, $35 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
May 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
May 19
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 four of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., 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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