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The Coming Week
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 14-16
St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville. “Spring Festival,” music, games, food, Fri. barbecue chicken dinner, Sat. pork chop dinner, Sun. turkey dinner, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. Information: 317-398-8227.
May 14-29
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 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.
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Parish Life Center, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Third annual “Hearts for Haiti,” children’s clothing and equipment sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861.
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 15-16
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Auditions for Steel Magnolias, noon-4 p.m. Information: 812-933-0737.
May 16
Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. 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.
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, “Mary Mother of Conversion,” Benedictine Brother Luke Waugh, 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 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.
May 19
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
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.
May 20
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
May 21
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “The Value of Faith in Tough Times,” Victoria Schneider Temple, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of The Schneider Corporation, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
May 22
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Cornhole tournament, 10 a.m., $25 per two-man team, $45 two-man team plus two T-shirts, $30 day of tournament. Information: 317-784-5454 or truck884@yahoo.com.
May 22-23
Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Berkley Road, Kokomo, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Holy Family Catholic Conference, $135 per family, $115 per couple, $70 single, teen not registered with family $45 includes meals, children’s programs. Information: 765-865-9964.
May 23
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Pentecost Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 317-787-3287.
St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn, New Alsace. Ladies Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-623-2349.
May 24
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Catholic Medical Association, Mass and Evening of Recollection, Father Gregory Bramlage, presenter, 6:30 p.m., talk following Mass, Bosphorus Restaurant, 935 S. East St. Information: 812-932-2096.
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General Announcements
Reunion is planned for 1960 graduates of the former Sacred Heart Central High School
Members of the 1960 graduating class of the former Sacred Heart Central High School in Indianapolis will be the honored guests during the May 29 commencement ceremony at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis.
Members of the class interested in participating in the ceremony should call 317-787-8277. Events include a breakfast at 8 a.m. as well as the presentation of “mini-diplomas” and Golden Guard pins.
The 50th anniversary reunion for the Class of 1960 is planned for July 23-25. Events include a Mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and dinner at The Atrium, both in Indianapolis, as well as a golf outing.
For more information about the class reunion, call Mauna (Butsch) Brickler at 317-889-0204 or Dottie (Laker) Schmoll at
317-885-1205.
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Retreats and Programs
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.
June 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” Mass, 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass, goodwill offerings accepted. 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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