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The Coming Week

June 24-26

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. “Summer Festival,” Thurs. and Fri. 5 p.m.-closing, Sat. 4 p.m.-closing, food, games, rides. Information: 317-786-4371.

June 25-26

Christ the King Parish, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. “Summer Social,” Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, music, games, entertainment. Information: 317-255-3666.

June 26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Concert by the Mount Olivet Choir of Arlington, Va., 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or saintmeinrad.edu.

June 27

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Parish picnic, “All you can eat” chicken and roast beef dinners, turtle soup, games, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 812-623-2964.

St. Maurice Parish, Decatur County, I 74, St. Maurice exit north four miles. Parish picnic, roast beef and chicken dinners, mock turtle soup, games, country store, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-4754.

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 29-August 7

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, library gallery, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Paintings of Carolyn Roth, no charge. Information: 812-357-64001 or 800-987-7311.

June 30

Barley Island Brewery, 701 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, summer seven-pack, “Seven Deadly Sins and Back to Virtue,” session three, lust and chastity, 7 p.m., no charge, must be 21-35 years of age. Information: www.indytot.com.

July 3

St. Bridget Parish, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Indoor yard sale, antiques, furniture, breakfast and lunch served, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 765-458-6818.

July 4

St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. “Fourth of July ¡Ole! Festival,” music, food, games, downtown fireworks, 2-11 p.m. Information: 317-637-3983.

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General Announcements

Pilgrims to St. Louis to view “Vatican Splendors” exhibit

Reservations are still being taken for a July 12-14 pilgrimage to St. Louis sponsored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Events on the pilgrimage will include daily Mass and a visit to the Missouri History Museum for the Vatican Splendors exhibit that will have on display works by master artists Bernini and Michelangelo as well as objects marking the most significant moments in the history of the Vatican.

Pilgrims will also visit the historic Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis to view its beautiful mosaic artwork. They will later visit the National Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Mo.

The pilgrims will depart from the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center in Indianapolis at 9 a.m. on July 12 then stop at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for Mass followed by lunch at O’Shaughnessy Hall.

Before returning to Indianapolis on July 14, the pilgrims will stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville, Ill., for Mass, a tour and lunch.

The cost of the pilgrimage includes deluxe motor coach transportation and hotel accommodations as well as all meals and admission fees. Pilgrims may choose a single-occupancy hotel room for $489 per person, double-occupancy room for $389 per person or triple-occupancy room for $359 per person.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Carolyn Noone at 317-236-1428 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1428, or by e-mail at cnoone@archindy.org.

1960 Cathedral graduating class to have reunion

The 1960 graduating class of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its graduation on the weekend of July 16-17.

There will be an informal gathering for classmates and friends at the Bourbon Street Distillery in Indianapolis beginning at 7 p.m. on July 16. Class members and their guests will celebrate on July 17 with a Mass, reception, dinner and dance.

For more information and reservations for the Saturday night gala, please contact Fran Brezette at 7870 Barlum Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or by sending an e-mail to wbrezette@att.net.

Reservations must be made by July 9.

David Siler to be interviewed on Catholic radio

An interview with David Siler, executive director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Catholic Charities and Family Ministries, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” show on June 28-July 3.

During the interview, Siler talks to co-hosts Jim Ganley and Sean Gallagher about his experiences of ministering in various charitable ministries over the past 15 years and of the broad range of ways that Catholic Charities currently helps those in need in central and southern Indiana.

“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 26

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “An Encounter with the Prophet Amos,” Franciscan Sister Millie Speed, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m. $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Ecclesial Lay Ministry Program, “Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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 9-11

Our Lady of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Apostolate of Roman Catholic Home Educators (ARCH) retreat, “Planning with the Lord,” reservations due July 1. Information: dmjirgal@sbcglobal.net.

July 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Finding Joy in Our Lives,” Karen Vaske, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.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 12, 13 or 14

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, registration deadline July 1. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 16-18

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat, post-abortion reconciliation weekend for women and men, confidential location. All calls are confidential. Information: 317-236-1521, 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or 317-831-2892.

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.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Seven Steps to Wholeness,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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, program includes morning prayers and 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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