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The Coming Week

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, Ron Pirau, deacon candidate, 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.

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.

June 8

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, guest day picnic, noon. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.

June 10

Marian University, Allison Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Indianapolis, “Fruits of the Spirit,” 6-8:30 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-592-4072 or vsperka@archindy.org.

June 10-12

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. “Summer Festival,” food, trash-to-treasures sale, games, Thurs. 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Information: 317-636-4828.

June 10-13

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Parish festival, Thurs. and Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-9 p.m., rides, games, food. Information: 317-888-2861.

June 11

Winding River Golf Course, 8400 Mann Road, Indianapolis. Roncalli High School golf outing, shotgun start, 1 p.m. $110 per person. Information: 317-787-8277 or garmbruster@roncallihs.org.

Saddlebrook Golf Course, 5516 Arabian Run, Indianapolis. Fifth annual Catholic Business Exchange golf outing, shotgun start, 8:30 a.m., $80 per person, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass, reservation deadline June 4. Information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

June 11-12

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Italian Street Festival,” Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Italian foods, music, rides. Information: 317-636-4478.

Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. “Blues Festival,” music, games, health fair, Fri. 3 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, outdoor admission $5 per person, indoor concert $20 per person. Information: 317-926-3324.

June 11-13

St. Louis School, 17 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Rummage sale, Fri.-Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 812-212-1313.

June 12

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.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 2322 N. 13½ St., Terre Haute. Parish auction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-466-1231.

June 13

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Right to Life of Indianapolis, “Sunday Night Pro-Life Run,” 6 p.m. Information: 317-582-1526 or life@rtlindy.org.

St. Paul Parish, 814 Jefferson St., Tell City. Parish picnic, City Hall Park, 700 Main St., across from church, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., games, food. Information: 812-547-7994.

June 13-17

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., $15 per child. Information: 317-787-8246.

June 14

Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, 850 N. Walnut St., Batesville. Oldenburg Academy, Golf Classic, celebrity players include Gerry Faust, Reggie Brooks and Gene Keady, tee times, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., $200 per player. Information: 812-933-0737 or www.oldenburgacademy.org.

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General Announcements

Parishes to sponsor Corpus Christi processions

On the weekend of June 5-6, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, which is also known by its traditional Latin name of “Corpus Christi.”

In the past, the observation of the feast has often included outdoor eucharistic processions.

The following Corpus Christi processions at parishes in the archdiocese have been reported to The Criterion.

June 5

• St. Joseph Parish, 1875 S. County Road 700 W., North Vernon—Corpus Christi Sunday, Mass and procession, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-346-4783.

June 6

• Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis—Corpus Christi Sunday, Mass, noon, procession following Mass through Holy Rosary neighborhood with the Blessed Sacrament. Information: 317-636-4478.
• St. Anne Church, 4570 N. County Road 150 East, North Vernon—Corpus Christi Sunday, Mass and procession, 8 a.m. Information: 812-346-4783.
• St. Mary Church, 212 Washington St., North Vernon—Corpus Christi Sunday, Mass and procession, 10:30 a.m. Information: 812-346-3604.
• St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis—Corpus Christi Sunday, Vespers and procession, 3:30 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373.
• St. Mary Magdalen Parish, 4613 S. Old Michigan Road, Holton—Corpus Christi Sunday, Vespers, procession and pitch-in dinner, 6 p.m. Information: 812-689-4244.
• St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1723 “I” St., Bedford—Corpus Christi procession, Mass, 10:30 a.m., procession following Mass. Information: 812-275-6539 or parish@svsbedford.org.
• Holy Family Parish, Main St., Oldenburg—Corpus Christi procession, Mass, 10:30 a.m., procession following Mass. Information: 812-934-3013.

Chancellor Mickey Lentz to be interviewed on Catholic radio

An interview with Annette “Mickey” Lentz, chancellor and executive director of the archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” show on June 7-12.

During the interview, Lentz talks with longtime host Jim Ganley and the show’s new co-host, Sean Gallagher, a reporter and columnist for The Criterion, about her 49 years of ministry in Catholic education in the archdiocese and her duties as chancellor.

“Faith in Action” is broadcast at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

Catholic Radio Indy can be heard throughout the archdiocese by logging on to www.catholicradioindy.org and clicking on the “listen now” button. Podcasts of previous shows are also available on the site.

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Retreats and Programs

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 11-13

Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston Drive, Louisville, Ky. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: 502-895-8997 or kgott@insightbb.com.

June 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Women Reflecting the Light of God,” Franciscan Sister Rosie Miller, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per person includes continental breakfast. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

June 15-July 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. The World as It Should Be, by Gregory F.A. Pierce, book discussions, six-week series, Franciscan Sister Janet Born, presenter, 1-2:30 p.m., $50 per person, books available $10. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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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