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The Coming Week
March 25
Indiana War Memorial, Pershing Auditorium, 431 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Conference and Marian College, prayer service for the Middle East and Japan, 12:30-1:15 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. “Hungry?” young adult Lenten series, 6 p.m., food provided. Information: 317-635-2021.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 30 S. Downey Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-8 p.m., fish or shrimp dinner, $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 317-356-7291.
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 Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m., $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 317-638-5551.
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.
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. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane, Bradford. Fish fry buffet, 4:30-7 p.m., $8 and $4 meals. Information: 812-364-6173, ext. 22, or johnjacobi@insightbb.com.
St. Joseph’s Holy Family at God’s Country, 25992 Cottonwood Road, Bristow. “Lenten Soup with Substance,” speakers’ series, Angelus followed by simple pitch-in meal of soup and bread, Mass, 6 p.m. CDT, pitch-in dinner, 7 p.m. CDT, candlelight rosary trail, 8 p.m. CDT. Information: 812-631-2377 or www.stjosephsholyfamily.org.
March 26
St. Margaret Mary Parish, 2405 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Revised Roman Missal” workshop, 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.
March 27
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 29
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. “Partners for Life,” Great Lakes Gabriel Project, Shari Richard, speaker, dinner, seating limited, 6:30-9 p.m. Information: 317-490-4456 or 2011gpbanquet@gmail.com.
March 30
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Spaghetti and Spirituality,” Mass, 5:45 p.m., pasta dinner, “Why the Sacrifice of Christ?” Sister Rosalind Moss, presenter, suggested donation $7, reservations no later than 5 p.m. on March 28. Information: 317-636-4478 or www.holyrosaryindy.org.
St. Paul Catholic Center, Newman Center Library, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. 40 Days for Life prayer service, “Healing Hidden Hurts,” Debbie Miller, presenter, 6:30 p.m. Information: www.40daysforlife.com/Bloomington.
March 31
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholics United for the Faith, Abba, Father Chapter, meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-236-1569, 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or parthur@archindy.org.
April 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Relay for Life” team, eighth annual “Trivial Pursuit” contest, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-483-8999 or lmundy@abbeypress.com.
April 2
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, gym, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454, ext. 2.
St. Joseph Parish, St. Leon, 7536 Church Lane, West Harrison. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Revised Roman Missal” workshop, 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.
April 3
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus, blood drive, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-294-2519 or enbiii@gmail.com.
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Whole hog sausage and pancake breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-noon, freewill offering.
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.
April 3-6
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. 40 Hours Devotion “Quaranta Ore di Adorazione Eucaristica,” Mercy Father Christopher Crotty, presenter, Sun. 6:30 p.m.; Mon. 6:30 p.m., Tues. 6:30 p.m.; Wed. Latin Mass, 5:15 p.m., sermon and solemn closing of 40 Hours, pasta dinner, 7:30 p.m., suggested donation $7, reservations no later than 5 p.m. on April 4. Information: 317-636-4478 or www.holyrosaryindy.org.
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General Announcements
Tony Avellana and friends plan concert to benefit pro-life ministry
Catholic singer and songwriter Tony Avellana of Noblesville, Ind., and several of his friends will present a Lenten concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 8 at St. Lawrence Church, 6950 E. 46th St., in Indianapolis.
Joining Avellana in the concert will be vocalist Katie Stark, violinist Linda Yu-Picard and guitarist John Bolt.
A free-will offering at the concert will benefit the St. Lawrence Parish Pro-Life Committee.
For more information, call 317-546-4065.
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Retreats and Programs
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 to 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.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 6901 Dixie Highway, Louisville, Ky. Conventual Franciscans vocation retreat, single men ages 16-40, no charge. Information: 800-424-9955 or franvoc@aol.com.
April 3
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.
April 9
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Staying at the Table–Being Faithful Amidst Difficulties,” Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph, presenter, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
April 12
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pass the Faith, Please–A Morning for Moms,” day of reflection, Lori Borgmann, author, columnist and speaker, presenter, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $30 includes child care and breakfast. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Women’s Leadership in the Early Church,” session three, Dr. Jami Higgs, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
April 14
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “The Deeper Spiritual Journey–Coming to Peace,” sixth annual Caregivers Day, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
April 14-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Conversations and Confrontations,” retreat for administrative staff, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 16
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary,” 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $45 per person includes light lunch. Information: 812-367-1411.
April 18-21
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Holy Week Silent Non-Guided Days and Evenings of Reflection.” Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Triduum Retreat–Experiencing a Silent Monastic Holy Week,” $200 per person includes room, meals and spiritual direction. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
April 20-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Holy Week Retreat–Reflections on the Triduum.” Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
May 1
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.
May 2-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Ordained Deacons and Wives Retreat–The Primary Response to the Real Presence.” Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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