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The Coming Week
July 2-4
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8210 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Traveling missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, veneration in the church. Information: 812-925-4642, ext. 232.
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.
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.
July 7
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.
July 8-10
Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Parish festival, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, music, entertainment. Information: 317-353-9404.
July 9
German Park, 8600 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Academy Class of 1970, 40-year reunion, bring snack and beverage, 6-10 p.m., free-will offering, sandwiches provided, reservation deadline July 8. Information: 317-888-5451 or bettybrinker@comcast.net.
July 9-10
St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. “Community Festival,” Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, games, food, $2 admission, children free. Information: 812-232-8421.
July 9-11
St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Parish festival, food, music, rides, Fri. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, pork chop dinner, Sat. 4 p.m.-midnight, German dinner, Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner. Information: 812-537-3992.
July 10
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.
July 11
Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 Capitol Ave., Corydon. St. Joseph Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., food, games. Information: 812-738-2742.
July 12-August 23
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. “Divorce and Beyond” program, six-week program, 7-9 p.m., $30 includes book and materials, pre-registration required. Information: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or mhess@archindy.org.
July 13
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Annulment information program, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or mhess@archindy.org.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.
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General Announcements
Carmelite nuns in Terre Haute to hold Marian novena on July 8-16
The Discalced Carmelite nuns of the Monastery of St. Joseph, 59 Allendale, in Terre Haute, will hold their annual public novena in preparation for the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel from Wednesday, July 8, to Thursday, July 16.
The novena is free and open to the public.
Many people regard this series of evening Masses and devotions as a summer retreat that brings renewal and refreshment to the soul.
The services begin with the rosary and the novena prayer at 7:30 p.m. followed by Mass. The sacrament of reconciliation will also be available each evening.
Mercy Father Thomas Sullivan, who is well known for his parish missions and retreats, will preach the novena on “Sharing the Mercy of God.
Bishop William Higi interview to be broadcast on Catholic radio
An interview with Bishop William L. Higi, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” show on July 5-10.
During the interview, Bishop Higi talks to co-hosts Jim Ganley and Sean Gallagher about the highlights of his 26 years of leading the Church in north central Indiana.
He also speaks about his hopes for his successor, Bishop-designate Timothy L. Doherty, who will be ordained and installed on July 15.
An article based on this radio interview with Bishop Higi is scheduled to be published in a future issue of The Criterion.
“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
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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