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The Coming Week

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 for 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 with family $45, includes meals, children’s programs. Information: 765-865-9964.

May 23

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pentecost Choir Concert, 3-4 p.m. Information: 317-634-4519.

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “St. Rita Feast Day Celebration and Pentecost Picnic,” Mass, 10 a.m., pitch-in picnic following Mass. Information: 317-632-9349.

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.

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, “A Mother Knows,” Benedictine Brother Thomas Gricoski, 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 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., Indianapolis. Information: 812-932-2096.

Presnell Building, 300 S. Madison Avenue, Suite 201, Greenwood. Marian University, Marian Adult Programs (MAP), information session, 6-7 p.m. Information: 317-955-6271 or lbattiato@marian.edu.

May 27-28

Prince of Peace School, 305 W. State St., Madison. “Community Festival,” music, rides. Information: 812-275-5835, ext. 248.

May 28

Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. “500 Block Party,” 5-11 p.m., food, music, games. Information: holytrinityindy.catholicweb.com.

May 29

St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, mailing address, 8310 St. John Road, Floyds Knobs. “Strawberry Festival,” 10 a.m.-1 a.m., make your own strawberry shortcake, buffet-style chicken dinner, rides, crafts, soap box derby, queen contest, games, street dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: 812-923-5785.

May 31

Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Chapel, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898.

Calvary Cemetery, 4227 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute. Memorial Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-574-8898.

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General Announcements

Four parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race

Four parishes in the Indianapolis West Deanery will change their Mass schedule for the Memorial Day weekend on May 29-30 due to the annual Indianapolis 500 race on May 30.

• St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 29. No Masses will be celebrated on May 30.
• St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated in English at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 29, in Spanish at 7:30 p.m. on May 29, and in English at 7:30 a.m. on May 30.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 29 and at 7:30 a.m. on May 30.
• Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on May 23. No Masses will be celebrated on May 24.

For information about Mass changes at other parishes in the area, call the parish offices.

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Retreats and Programs

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,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INN-spired “Summer Sizzling Sale,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 18

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Prayer: Invitation, Awareness, Response–A Journey of Conversion,” Benedictine Sister Pamela Kay Doyle, presenter, morning prayer, Mass, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 20-22

Pilgrimage to National Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, LaCrosse, Wis., with Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, $289 per person for double room, reservations due June 22. Information: 317-786-1684 or norbll@att.net.

July 22

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 23-24

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Leadership Blast,” leadership conference for students entering sophomore year of high school, $50 per student includes room, meals and materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 26

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 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Spiritual Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons,” Dave Maloney, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 30-August 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Tobit Weekend,” marriage preparation retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

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