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The Coming Week
March 11
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Prayer Alone is Heaven’s Key,” Lenten presentation, Benedictine Archabbot Lambert Reilly, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861 or jerrykaren1@juno.com.
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m., adults $7, seniors and children $4, drive-through available. Information: 317-787-8246.
Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-353-9404.
St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 211 Fourth St., Aurora. Lenten fish fry, 4-8 p.m. $10 adults, $5 children 6-10, children 5 and under no charge, carry-out available. Information: 812-926-1558.
St. Ann Parish, 1440 Locust St., Terre Haute. Lenten fish fry, 4-7:30 p.m. Information: 812-232-6832.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, 5:30 p.m. at church, Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m., carry-out available, $7 adults, $6.25 seniors, $4 children under 10. Information: 317-357-8352.
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, auditorium, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Arsenic and Old Lace, play, 7 p.m., $7 adults, $5 students. Information: 812-934-4440.
St. Lawrence Parish, Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $6 and $4 meals. Information: 317-546-4065.
March 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.
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Revised Roman Missal” workshop for parish liturgical leaders and pastoral musicians, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., no charge for workshop, optional lunch $10 per person. Information: 317-236-1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.
Primo Banquet and Conference Center, 2353 E. Perry Road, Plainfield. 19th annual “St. Susanna Social,” 5-10 p.m., $65 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-203-5363.
Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, auditorium, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Arsenic and Old Lace, play, 7 p.m., $7 adults, $5 students. Information: 812-934-4440.
March 13
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Men’s Club, “Father and Son Breakfast,” Josh Bleill, speaker, 10 a.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-783-7053 or mike.lamping@marshelectronics.com.
Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. Ancient Order of Hibernians, Kevin Barry Division #3, 141st St. Patrick’s Day celebration, banquet and awards ceremony, 12:30 p.m., $35 adults, $16 children 12 and under. Information: 317-359-7147 or aohindy@gmail.com.
Holy Cross Parish, Kelley Gymnasium, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. St. Patrick’s Day party, adults only, 4-7 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 317-637-2620 or 317-833-9684.
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.
March 14-16
St. Peter Parish and St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish, “Lenten Mission,” Paulist Father D. Bruce Nieli, presenter, Mon. and Wed., 7 p.m., St. Mary-of-the-Rock Parish, 17440 St. Mary’s Road, Batesville, Tues., 7 p.m., St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Information: 812-623-3670 or 812-623-2917.
March 16
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Lenten organ concert, Tom Nichols, organist, 11:30 a.m., no charge. Information: 317-635-2021.
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Spaghetti and Spirituality, Mass, 5:45 p.m., pasta dinner, “The Sanctity of Pope Pius XII,” Sister Margherita Marchione, presenter, suggested donation $7, reservations no later than 5 p.m. on March 14. Information: 317-636-4478 or www.holyrosaryindy.org.
March 17
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Martin of Tours Knights of Columbus Council, Sexton Hall, 1709 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $9 adults, $5 children under 16, ticket deadline March 13. Information: 317-544-8012 or kenconk37@whc.net.
March 18
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Standing up for Your Beliefs,” Greg Zoeller, Indiana attorney general, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., “Fraud Prevention Strategies for Small Business Owners,” Scott Long, assistant vice president, Huntington Bank, presenter, 8:30-9 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. “Tropical Tribute to Joe and Barb Krier,” Bishop Chatard High School scholarship fundraiser, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, $30 per person. Information: 317-872-5088.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, 5:30 p.m. at church, Lenten fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m., carry-out available, $7 adults, $6.25 seniors, $4 children under 10. Information: 317-357-8352.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 317-638-5551.
St. Susanna Parish, 1212 E. Main St., Plainfield. Lenten fish fry, 5-8 p.m., $7 adults, $3 children, $20 family, carry-out available. Information: 317-837-8315.
March 19
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Robert Robeson, 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.
Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center, 1801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Special Religious Development (SPRED) dinner dance, $50 per person. Information: kogorek@archindy.org.
March 20
St. Joseph Church, 312 E. High St., Corydon. “Gather In Grace–Christ’s Call to Unity,” tri-parish Lenten mission, Father James Farrell, presenter, 7 p.m., child care available. Information: 812-738-2742.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
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General Announcements
Dinner dance to support Bishop Chatard tuition grant
“Tropical Tribute,” a fundraising dinner dance to support a tuition grant at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on March 18 at the Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., in Indianapolis.
The Joe and Barb Krier Memorial Grant is given annually to an eighth-grade student from a Catholic grade school in the Indianapolis North Deanery who plans to attend Bishop Chatard.
The Kriers, who were members of Chatard’s Class of 1974, died in a 2006 plane crash.
Six couples who are friends of the Kriers and members of the Class of 1974 helped to establish the grant in honor of their longtime friends.
Tickets are $30 per person. For more information, call Sherry Pappas at
317-370-6970 or Beth Ann Krier at 317-607-6252 or send an e-mail to sherrymp@comcast.net or bethannkrier@gmail.com.
Vocalist Matt Maher to perform on March 23 in Bloomington
Internationally known Catholic vocalist and songwriter Matt Maher of Mesa, Ariz., will perform his popular Christian songs during a 7 p.m. concert on March 23 at the St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., in Bloomington.
Maher performed at World Youth Day in 2008 in Australia, and has been featured at other Catholic youth ministry events throughout the world.
For more information about the concert, call 812-339-5561 or log on to www.hoosiercatholic.org.
Notre Dame Glee Club concert is March 19 at Carmel High School
The Notre Dame Glee Club will present a varied program of a cappella music for men’s chorus at 7:30 p.m. on March 19 at the Carmel High School auditorium, 520 E. Main St., in Carmel, Ind.
The men’s choir, which is directed by Daniel Stowe, will perform sacred and secular classical music as well as spirituals, folk songs, barbershop tunes and contemporary love songs.
They are visiting Carmel as part of their 2011 concert tour.
Recently, the Glee Club performed at many major cathedrals in Europe.
For more information, log on to http://gleeclub.nd.edu/index-web.htm.
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Retreats and Programs
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 include dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 10-31
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Invitation to Our Call to Discipleship,” Lenten series, four Thursdays, Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session, bring a friend, two for $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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 13
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Come and Walk with Saints,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulson, presenter, following 9:30 a.m. liturgy, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Monday Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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.
March 15-20
Barn Abbey, 810 North St., New Harmony, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Interfaith Dialogue Retreat,” Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, six-day retreat co-sponsored with Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation. Information: 812-464-1989 or 800-467-8000.
March 18-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Simplify–A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Franciscan Father Ted Haag, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices–Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 19
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Holy? Me? Nourishing Our Relationship with God Through Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber, presenter, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., light lunch, $45 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
March 20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, marriage preparation program, 2-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Youth Night at the ‘Burg,” high school age and older, food, talk and prayer, 6:30-8 p.m., free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 23
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Fan into Flame– Evangelized by the New Evangelization,” Father Christopher Weldon, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $35 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 24
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Encountering Surprising Images During Our Lenten Journey,” FBI (Fatima/Benedict Inn) evening of reflection, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, Mass, 5 p.m., buffet dinner and program, $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 25-27
“Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat,” confidential abortion reconciliation weekend retreat for women and men. Information: 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or 317-831-2892.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Come and See Weekend,” single Catholic women ages 18-44, no charge. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.
March 26
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Journaling–A Way to Pray,” Franciscan Sister Diane Jamison, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima,” monthly Mass and social, Mass, 9 a.m., good-will offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Praying with the Saints–A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Father James Farrell, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
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