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The Coming Week

April 1

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, 6:30 a.m. Mass then breakfast and program at Priori Hall, Father Michael Magiera, presenter, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.

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. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. “Hungry?” young adult Lenten series, 6 p.m., food provided. Information: 317-635-2021.

Sacred Heart Parish, 1840 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, family Lenten night, Steve Angrisano, Catholic musician and youth minister, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-945-2000 or debbie@nadyouth.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Relay for Life” team, “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.Benedictine Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove.

Shop INN-spired Spring-stravaganza, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, family Lenten night, Steve Angrisano, Catholic musician and youth minister, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-945-2000 or debbie@nadyouth.org.

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.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane, Bradford. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, family Lenten night, Steve Angrisano, Catholic musician and youth minister, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-945-2000 or debbie@nadyouth.org.

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.

April 3-4

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane, Bradford. “Parish Mission,” Steve Angrisano, Catholic musician and youth minister, presenter, Sun. and Mon. 7 p.m. Information: 812-364-6173 or johnjacobi@insightbb.com.

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.

April 5-10

Marian University, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. “Tournées Festival,” five French films, no charge, registration required. Information: 317-955-6213 or afagan@marian.edu.

April 6

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.

April 7

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 8

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. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m., $7 adults, $4 children and seniors. Information: a_coltman@sbcglobal.net.

St. Lawrence Church, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten concert, musicians Tony Avellana, Katie Stark, Linda Yu-Picard and John Bolt, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-546-4065.

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 3033 Martin Road, Floyds Knobs. St. Mary-of-the-Knobs and the Knights of Columbus, annual social, 7:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-923-3011.

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.

April 9

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.

Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. African Catholic Ministry, “What Is the Purpose of Our Ministry?” day of recollection, Father Kenneth Taylor, facilitator, 8:30 a.m.-noon, luncheon. Information: 317-926-3324.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive, Indianapolis. PTO and Knights of Columbus, blood drive, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-407-2124 to lberry@indianablood.org.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Alumni association, “I Want My ’80’s Dinner and Dance,” 6:30 p.m.-midnight, $35 per person, $60 per couple. Information: 317-865-3051 or tradermark@juno.com.

St. Mary Catholic Academy, 415 E. 8th St., New Albany. Spring craft and vendor show and luncheon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-944-0417.

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N, Brownsburg. “Walk with Haiti,” 8:30 a.m., $25 per person, $80 per family. Information: 317-407-2384 or yaggykj@hotmail.com.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Spring prayer breakfast for those who have lost a loved one, Kathy Wilt, presenter, 9-11 a.m. Information: 317-945-2374.

Southeastern Church of Christ, 6049 E. 91st St., Indianapolis. Indiana Foundation for Home Schooling, “Getting Started” and “Support Group Leadership,” workshops, 9:15 a.m.-noon, $10 per event per person. Information: 800-465-2505 or info@IndianaHomeSchooling.org.

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General Announcements

Bloomington parish to sponsor immigration presentation

Holy Cross Father Daniel Groody, the director of the Center for Latino Spirituality and Culture at the University of Notre Dame in northern Indiana, will discuss “Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching” at 6 p.m. on April 17 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2222 E. Third St., in Bloomington.

Father Groody’s talk will draw on his theological training and years of ministry in Latin America, particularly along the U.S.–Mexico border.

His ministry in these areas has resulted in his serving as the executive producer of films and documentaries, including One Border, One Body: Immigration and the Eucharist as well as Dying to Live: A Migrant’s Journey, which have received international acclaim. He is also the author of books about immigration issues.

Father Groody has also ministered as an adviser to the Vatican on migration issues, and worked with the U.S. Congress, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the World Council of Churches.

For more information, call 812-340-3041 or send an e-mail to klmolloy@comcast.net.

Sisters of Providence to sponsor vocations retreat on April 8-10

The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods are sponsoring a “Come and See” vocations retreat for Catholic women ages 18-42 who are considering apostolic religious life.

The retreat begins on April 8 and concludes on April 10.

To register or for more information, call 812-535-2897 or send an e-mail to Providence Sister Jenny Howard, the vocations director for the Sisters of Providence, at jhoward@spsmw.org.

Young adult penance service is April 17 in Indianapolis

Young adults from parishes in central and southern Indiana are invited to prepare for the liturgies commemorating Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection during Holy Week by participating in a reconciliation service on April 17 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis.

The service begins at 5:30 p.m. The weekly young adult Mass starts at 7 p.m. at St. John Church.

Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, the vicar general, and Father Rick Nagel, the director of the archdiocesan Office of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry and the administrator of St. John the Evangelist Parish, are among the priests who will hear confessions during the reconciliation service.

A social will follow the Mass.

For more information, call 317-635-2021.

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Retreats and Programs

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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