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The Coming Week
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.
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 29-December 7
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Novena to the Immaculate Conception, Mon.-Thurs. 6 p.m.; Fri. Mass, 6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 4 p.m. Information: 812-825-4642 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.
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.
December 1
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.
St. Michael School, 275 High St., Brookville. “The Best Way to Prepare for Christmas,” Ken Ogorek, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 765-647-5462.
December 2
Marian University, Marian Hall, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. “Catholic High School Choral Festival,” 7:30 p.m., no charge. Information: cmeyer@marian.edu.
December 3
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, 6:30 a.m. Mass, breakfast and program in Priori Hall, “How my mission work with the IU-Kenya partnership affects my spiritual and professional life,” Susan Cordes, presenter, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.
Marian University, Peine Theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Dead Man Walking, 8 p.m., no charge. Information: cmeyer@marian.edu.
December 5
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. African Catholic Ministry, “African Mass and reception,”
3-6 p.m., African attire encouraged, free-will offering. Information: 317-545-6375 or 317-269-1276.
St. Louis School, 17 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Eighth-grade class fundraiser, “All-you-can-eat breakfast,” 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free-will offering.
St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Parents Involved in Education (PIE), hot breakfast bar buffet, 8 a.m.-noon, free-will offering, pictures with Santa, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-623-2631.
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Young Adult Ministry, “Advent Renewal,” day of reflection, Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter, 11 a.m. Information: 812-945-2000 or marlene@nadyouth.org.
Marian University Adult Education, 8435 Keystone Crossing Blvd., Ste. 108, Indianapolis. Open house and information session, 5:45-6:45 p.m. Information: 317-252-5690 or kwebb@marian.edu.
December 8
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Mass, procession and reception, 6 p.m. Information: 812-825-4642 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.
December 9
Marian University, Allison Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. “Madrigal Dinner and Choral Concert,” Thurs. and Fri., $28 per person, $24 for students and senior citizens, Sat., $30 per person, $24 for students and senior citizens, 6 p.m. Information: cmeyer@marian.edu.
December 10
St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1960 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Ky. “Merton–From Jazz to Chant,” 6:30-7:45 p.m., $10 suggested donation. Information: 502-899-1991.
December 11
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.
December 12
Marian University, Hackelmeier Memorial Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Sen. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies, speaker series, “Annual Global Studies Address,” Sen. Richard Lugar, presenter, 7 p.m., free admission. Registration required. Reservations: http://www.marian.edu/LFCGS/Pages/SpeakerSeriesRegistration.aspx.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Carmelite Secular Order, meeting, noon-4 p.m. Information: 317-259-4936 or cshock803@att.net.
December 14
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Christmas party and pitch-in luncheon, noon. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.
December 15
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information:
317-784-4439.
December 16
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 18
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Todd Goodson, 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.
December 20
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
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General Announcements
Cathedral Kitchen in need of canned vegetables
The Cathedral Kitchen, a charitable ministry of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish in Indianapolis, is in great need of canned vegetables for its food pantry that serves those in need.
Donations from individuals, schools or parishes are welcome.
Those wishing to donate such items to the Cathedral Kitchen should call its director, Margie Pike, at 317-972-4824 or send her an e-mail at margiepike@sbcglobal.net.
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Retreats and Programs
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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