February 4, 2011

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The Coming Week

February 4

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, “Lumen Christi School,” Brad Kluesner, presenter, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.

Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. “Dare to Dance Club,” high school students and eighth-graders, 3:45-4:45 p.m., no charge. Information: 513-309-7400 or 765-647-3369.

February 5

St. Michael School, 515 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Carnival, noon-5 p.m., free admission, bounce house, games, food. Information: 317-462-6380 or greatcarnival@gmail.com.

Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). The O’Connor House, ministry providing shelter, support and guidance for women in crisis pregnancies, social, 6:30 p.m., gathering, 7 p.m., dinner, $60 per person, $55 per senior citizen. Reservations: theoconnorhouse.org.

St. Mary Catholic Academy, 420 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Annual chili supper, 4-7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $6 children age 12 or under and senior citizens. Information: 812-944-0888 or adminasst@iglou.com.

February 6

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. Dedication of new church and consecration of altar, Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, celebrant, 11 a.m. Information: 317-291-7014 or info@stgabrielindy.org.

St. Charles Borromeo School, 2224 E. Third St., Bloomington. Open house, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 812-336-5853 or stcharlesbloomington.org.

St. Louis Parish, parish office, second floor, 13 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Natural Family Planning (NFP) class, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $30 fee includes books and materials. Reservations: 812-934-3338 or 812-934-4054.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Angelus,” concert of sacred music, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

Queen and Divine Mercy Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, 9:30 a.m., on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant, daily Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 812-689-3551.

February 7

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Mondays at the Mount–Themes of II Corinthians,” Scripture study, session one, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Friar Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.

February 9

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. “Catholics Returning Home,” session six of six, 7 p.m. Information: 317-650-5751.

February 12

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.

Hillview Country Club, 1800 E. King St., Franklin. St. Rose of Lima Parish, annual dinner and social, 6 p.m., $40 per person. Information: 317-738-3451 or community@stroselions.net.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Dinner and social, 6:30 p.m., $60 per person. Information: 812-944-1184 or lslusser@olphna.org.

February 13

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Ladies Sodality, Valentine breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-623-2964.

February 15

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Valentine Mass, 6 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

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General Announcements

St. Monica Parish to host ‘Divorce and Beyond’ program

The archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries is sponsoring a six-week “Divorce and Beyond” program at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis to provide support for Catholics who are divorced.

The first meeting will be from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the St. Monica Parish Center, 6131 N. Michigan Road.

The registration fee is $25. Participants will receive a Divorce and Beyond manual.

For more information or to register, call 317-253-2193, ext. 2, or send an e-mail to mhess@archindy.org or log on to www.archindy.org/family/divorce.html.

 

Cathedral Grade School alumni are planning Class of 1954 reunion

Members of the Cathedral Grade School Class of 1954 are looking for classmates to schedule a reunion in September.

For more information about the class reunion, contact Trudy Clouse-McMasters at 317-683-3814 or dtmac7@yahoo.com.

 

Catholic men’s conference is Feb. 19 in Fort Wayne

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is sponsoring a Catholic men’s conference titled “Rekindle the Fire” on Feb. 19 at the Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum Exposition Center in Fort Wayne, Ind.

The conference will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m.

Keynote speakers are Peter Kreeft, a philosophy professor at Boston College in Boston and the author of several books on a wide array of Catholic topics, as well as Marian Father Donald Calloway, and Catholic singer and songwriter W. Keith Moore.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be the principal celebrant at a Mass to conclude the conference.

The registration fee includes a box lunch and is $30 per person or $20 per person for students and senior citizens.

For more information or to register, call 260-452-6875 or log on to www.RekindleTheFire.net.

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Retreats and Programs

February 4

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 continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

February 4-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Renewing the Renewed–A Program for Men,” Father John McCaslin and team of lay ministers, presenters, $125 per person includes accommodations and meals. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

February 7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “The Art of Spiritual Direction,” day of reflection,” Father Peter Marshall and Mary Schaffner, presenters, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $35 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch, Mass and program. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

February 8

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Enhancing,” session one, Diana Hendricks, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Communication in Our Marriage/Relationship,” Bill Daily, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 each or $25 per couple. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Love Triangle That Works–A Valentine Retreat for Married Couples,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “You Are My Valentine,” couples retreat, Suzanne and Phil McHugh, presenters, 4-8 p.m., $50 per couple includes dinner. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Who Is God and Who Am I That You Should Love Me So Much?” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, following 9:30 a.m. liturgy, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Seeing Scripture in a New Light–Parable for Couples,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 each or $25 per couple. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Tobit Weekend,” marriage preparation retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Praying the Bible,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 19

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Marriage as a Process,” Barbara McDonald, presenter, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., light lunch, $45 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “How Do We Cope with Teenagers?” Franciscan Sister Therese Tackett, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

February 21

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Compassionate Healing,” Benedictine Sister Anita Louise Lowe, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411. †

February 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Personal Preparation for the Paschal Mystery,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 25-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Suffering Servant Songs of Isaiah 4-55,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “The Sacrament of Marriage, a Priest’s Perspective–Date Night for Engaged and Married Couples,” Father Todd Goodson, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $50 per couple includes dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Sunday Eucharist–Why We Do What We Do,” Benedictine Sister Anita Ann Lowe, presenter, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.

February 27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, 1:30-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

February 28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima” monthly Mass and social, Mass, 9 a.m., goodwill offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

March 8

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Sharing Strategies for Self-Care,” session two, Toni Peabody, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 4-6

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Carnival Capers–Preparing for Lent,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 9-30

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living,” Thomas Merton seminar, four Wednesdays, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $85.95, four sessions includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 11-13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend Lenten retreat, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Sundays of Lent: Cycle A,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 14

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 continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

March 14-April 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Companions in Christ–The Way of Forgiveness,” four Mondays, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $60 plus $12 for book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Return to God in the Rule of St. Benedict,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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