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The Coming Week
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: www.trinityindy.catholicweb.com.
May 29
St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, 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 30
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, Woman of Few Words,” Benedictine Father Meinrad Brune, 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 31
Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery Chapel, 9001 N. 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.
June 2
Easley Winery, 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, summer seven-pack, “Seven Deadly Sins and Back to Virtue,” session one, sloth and hunger for righteousness, seminarian Tony Hollowell, presenter, 6 p.m., no charge. Information: www.indytot.com.
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.
June 3-5
St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, rides, games, entertainment, food. Information: 317-826-6000.
June 4
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, deacon candidate Ron Pirau, presenter, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Providence Cristo Rey High School, dinner and auction, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $75 per person, $100 per couple. Information: 317-860-1000, ext. 102, or jmatthews@pcrhs.org.
St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “Summer Fish Fry,” noon-7 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, Fri. 8 a.m. Information: 317-357-8352.
June 4-6
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. “Summerfest,” Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., rides, games, food, entertainment. Information: 317-357-8352.
June 6
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. African Mass and celebration, 3 p.m. Information: 317-632-9394.
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General Announcements
Reunion for 1960 graduates of St. Mary Academy is in August
Marie (Page) Oechsle and Mary (Rottet) Perry, two members of the 1960 graduating class of the former St. Mary Academy in Indianapolis, are planning a 50th class reunion that will take place in August.
To finalize plans, the women need to contact other 1960 graduates to invite them to the reunion.
Any members of the class interested in attending the reunion should contact Oechsle at 317-884-3868 or Perry at 317-898-8186.
Knights of Columbus to sponsor clergy appreciation night on June 8
Members of the Father River Fourth Degree Assembly #247 Council of the Knights of Columbus, based in Columbus, will sponsor a “Clergy Appreciation Night” at 6 p.m. on June 8 at the St. Mary Parish Center, 212 Washington St., in North Vernon.
The banquet will honor priests and deacons who minister in the Seymour Deanery.
It is part of a nationwide Knights of Columbus program that concludes the Catholic Church’s celebration of the Year for Priests.
Father Eric Johnson, archdiocesan vocations director, will give the keynote address at the dinner.
Tickets must be purchased in advance, and cost $25 for couples, $15 for individuals and $5 for children under 12. Children under 5 may attend at no cost.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 812-346-6631 or send an e-mail to rkdoxsee@gmail.com.
‘Fruits of the Spirit’ fundraiser to benefit Holy Family Shelter
Holy Family Shelter, an emergency shelter for homeless families operated by Catholic Charities Indianapolis, will host “Fruits of the Spirit,” a fundraising party and auction, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on June 10 at Allison Mansion on the campus of Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis.
The evening includes a silent auction and wine-tasting party—featuring Indiana wines paired with a variety of cheeses—with all proceeds benefiting the shelter’s ministries.
Tickets to “Fruits of the Spirit” are $35 per person.
For more information about the fundraiser or to purchase tickets, log on to www.holyfamilyshelter.net, send an e-mail to vsperka@archindy.org, or call 800-382-9836, ext. 4072, or 317-592-4072.
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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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