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The Coming Week
November 19
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Connie Zittnan, executive director, Mother Theodore Catholic Academies, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Ann Church, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, 7 p.m., praise, 7:30 p.m., Mass. Information: 317-846-0705.
November 19-21
Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Center, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Romeo and Juliet, Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $8 general admission, $12 preferred seating. Ticket line: 317-968-7436.
November 20
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Rick Nagel, 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.
St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Bradford. “Spaghetti Supper and Bazaar,” 3:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 812-364-6646 or st.michaels@insightbb.com.
Huber Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road, Starlight. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, “Harvest of Abundance,” dinner, music, 6 p.m.-midnight, $40 per person. Information: 812-923-3011.
November 20-21
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministry, “Catholic 101” retreat, $85 per person. Information: 812-945-2000 or leah@nadyouth.org.
November 20-22
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, gift shop, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Shop INNspired Christmas Shopportunity” sale, Sat. 9 a.m-3 p.m., Sun. 12:30-4:30 p.m., Mon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. photo with Santa, $5. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
November 21
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Society, “Holiday Bazaar” and chicken noodle dinner, 12:30-4 p.m., crafts, white elephant booth, dinner served 12:30-3:30 p.m., St. Francis Hospital, 21 N. 16th Ave., Beech Grove. Information: 317-784-5454.
Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Organ concert, David Jackson, organist, 3 p.m., no charge. 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 Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.
November 22
Marian University, Stokely Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Poetry reading from The Giving of Pears, Abayo Animanshaun, poet, 7:30 p.m., no charge.
November 23
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Eleventh annual “Interfaith Thanksgiving Service,” Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, presider, prelude music, 6:30 p.m., procession of religious leaders, 7 p.m., collection of food and cash for Interfaith Hunger Initiative and Gleaners Food Bank. Information: 317-634-4519.
November 27
St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. “Pro-life Prayer Vigil for All Nascent Human Life,” 7:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-328-0948 or stlukeprolife@qmail.com.
November 27-28
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Nativity Display,” Sat. 2-7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861 or cmacmill@alumni.iu.edu.
November 28
St. Joseph Parish, 312 E. High St., Corydon. “Emmanuel–The Story of Christmas,” concert by Tatiana, Catholic vocalist, 7 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-728-2742.
November 30
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23455 Gavin Lane, Lawrenceburg. “Emmanuel–The Story of Christmas,” concert by Tatiana, Catholic vocalist, 7 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-656-8700.
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General Announcements
Indianapolis parish to sponsor ‘Different Kind of Giving Market’
St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke Road, in Indianapolis is sponsoring its third annual “Different Kind of Giving Market” on Nov. 20-21.
Representatives of a variety of Catholic ministries based in central Indiana will present information about their ministries, accept monetary gifts and inquiries about volunteering, and offer small Christmas gifts in exchange for a donation.
The market will be open from 4:30 p.m. to about 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, and from 7:30 a.m. to about 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 21.
For more information, call
317-882-0724.
Shop INNspired to host three-day sale
Shop INNspired, the gift shop operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, will have a pre-“Black Friday” sale at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove.
Many of the shop’s 17,000 gifts and books will be on sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 20, 12:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. on Nov. 21, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
For more information, call the Benedict Inn at 317-788-7581.
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Retreats and Programs
November 20
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lectio Divina Retreat,” Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Healing Our Losses,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 26-28
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Serenity Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817.
November 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
November 30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Advent–Exploring the Joyous Mysteries in Our Lives,” an “FBI” (Faith Building Institutions) program, Msgr. Paul Koetter, presenter, evening prayer, 5:15 p.m., dinner, 6 p.m., presentation following dinner, $30 per person includes dinner and program. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes light breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
December 3-5
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Grief–From Darkness to Light,” weekend retreat, Father James Farrell and Mary Weber, presenters, $150 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Silent Night, Silent Day–A Holy Getaway,” Advent silent retreat, $155 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 5
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–Advent: Waiting for God,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 11
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Advent–The Amazing Mystery of God’s Word: We Wait for God’s Revelation,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Hileman, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 11-12
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton,” Advent retreat, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
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