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The Coming Week

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, parish picnic, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., food, games. Information: 812-738-2742.

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 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 evening, 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.

July 14

St. Mark the Evangelist School, 541 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Open house and registration, 5-7 p.m. Information: 317-786-4013 or Ralbertson@stmarkindy.org.

July 14-15

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel (Diocese of Lafayette). Annual garage sale, Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-846-3850.

July 15

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

July 15-17

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. 70th annual “Midsummer Festival,” Thurs. 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri. 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, rides. Information: 317-241-6314.

July 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Drawing Fire: Reactions to an Editorial Cartoonist,” Gary Varvel, cartoonist for The Indianapolis Star, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Ironwood Golf Club, 10955 Fall Road, Fishers (Diocese of Lafayette). Little Sisters of the Poor, “Swing Fore Seniors Golf tournament,” Florida scramble, 10:30 a.m., registration, $145 per player, $580 regular foursome. Information: 317-872-6420 or devsindianapolis@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

July 16-17

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Parish festival, Fri. 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 4:30 p.m.-midnight, food, games, music. Information: 317-839-3333.

July 17

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

July 18

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. “Summer Festival,” 11 a.m.-7 p.m., fried chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., games, crafts. Information: 812-576-4302.

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-5419.

St. Michael Parish, 101 St. Michael Dr., Charlestown. Chamber music concert, 5:30-6:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-256-3200.

Saint Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. Quilt show, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 812-357-5533.

Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

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General Announcements

Knights of Columbus to host meeting on international adoption

The Santo Rosario Council of the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a meeting about international adoption beginning at 6:45 p.m. on July 21 in Priori Hall at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St. in Indianapolis.

Michele Jackson will be speaking on the topic. She is an Indianapolis-based lawyer who helps facilitate international adoptions through MLJ Adoptions, which is one of the three federally accredited agencies working in international adoptions in Indiana.

Jackson also is the founder of the Fatherless Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that works to bring orphans from other countries to the United States.

For more information, please call 317-875-0058 or send an e-mail to stpatrick@lightbound.com or log on to www.mljadoptions.com.

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Retreats and Programs

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.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Retreat, “Being Catholic in the 21st Century,” Michael Voris, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

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 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 23-25

John XXIII Retreat Center, 407 W. McDonald St., Hartford City. Golf retreat, Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf, presenter, $135 per person plus golf, registration deadline July 1. Information: 765-348-4008 or john23rdretreatcenter.com.

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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