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The Coming Week
May 7-29
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 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, Mike Perigo, Hemophilia of Indiana, presenter, $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.
May 9
Holy Trinity Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Altar Society’s Mother’s Day breakfast buffet, Mass, 10 a.m., breakfast following Mass, adults $8 per person, children $4 each. Information and reservations: 317-616-8073.
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, “Our Lady of Einsiedeln, Pray for Us,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, 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 10
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Understanding the Liturgy–Liturgical Renewal,” session five, Charles Gardner, presenter, 6:15-9 p.m. Information: 800-382-9836, ext. 1483, 317-236-1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.
May 11
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m., Mass for deceased members, 11 a.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.
May 12
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus Council #3660, concert, evening of prayer and worship through song, benefits Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, 7 p.m. Information: 317-787-8246.
St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. 750 N., Brownsburg. Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, day of reflection, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-852-5910 or maryktom1@aol.com.
May 13
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Catholic Professional Business Club meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., “The Politics of Healthcare,” Father John Putka, presenter, reservations due May 12. Reservations: www.cpbc-ld.org.
May 14
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Master’s Chorale of Central Indiana, Mozart’s Requiem, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-271-2788.
May 15
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Eric Johnson, 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.
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, Weilhammer Hall, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus Council #13105, “The Chicken Festivus,” dinner served 4-6:45 p.m., dancing and games 7-10 p.m. Information: www.chickenfestivus.com.
Cardinal Ritter Jr/Sr. High School, 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Dinner dance, 6 p.m. $100 per person. Information: 317-924-4333 or www.cardinalritter.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Arkansas State University Ringers, concert, 10:30 a.m. CDT, no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
May 16
Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Annual Parish Health Fair, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Piano and violin concert, 3 p.m. CDT, no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.
May 17
Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, Carmel, Ind. Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education, “Golf Fore Faith,” registration, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $2,500 per foursome, hole sponsorship opportunities. Information: 317-430-6846 or mhendricks@archindy.org.
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General Announcements
Concert to benefit college seminary
A fundraising concert for Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis will begin at 7 p.m. on May 12 at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis.
The concert is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council #3660 based on the south side of Indianapolis.
Choirs from the parishes of the Indianapolis South Deanery will be featured in the concert. Free-will donations accepted at the concert will help fund seminarian scholarships.
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Retreats and Programs
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 15
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Native Teachings,” Franciscan Sister Karla Barker, presenter, $20 per person, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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.
May 21-23
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “St. Paul and the Challenges of the Corinthian Church,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Retreat for Women,” Franciscan Sister Margarita Armendariz, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.
May 28-30
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Women in Recovery,” retreat. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 8
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Women of Wisdom,” session five of five, “Nutrition 101,” Jill Frame, M.S., R.D., nutritionist, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 14, 15 or 16
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Eighth annual garden retreat, “How Does Your Garden Grow?” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per person per session, includes lunch, space limited. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection on Prayer,” Father James Farrell, presenter, $35 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
June 19
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Love of Nature.” Information: 812-923-8817.
June 20-26
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic retreat, “Becoming Good News through the Lens of the Gospel Stories,” Franciscan Father John Doctor, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
June 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Workshop for Building or Renovating Your Church,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 24
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.
July 5-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brothers Martin Erspamer and Michael Moran, presenters. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 6-11
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Monastic Live-In Experience,” vocation discernment, no charge, reservations due July 1. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or vocations@benedictine.com.
July 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre-Cana Conference” for engaged couples. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
July 16-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Jesus Today,” retreat, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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