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The Coming Week

April 22

American Legion Mall, North Street between Meridian and Pennsylvania streets, Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus, 75th annual Way of the Cross, noon. Information: kschutte@att.net.

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-784-4439.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 211 Fourth St., Aurora. Lenten fish fry, 4-8 p.m., $10 adults, $5 children ages 6-10, children age 5 and under no charge, carry-out available. Information: 812-926-1558.

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 23

Oldenburg Academy, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Alumni Association, Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m. Information: 812-934-4440, ext. 240, or slamping@oldenburgacademy.org.

April 24

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 28

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, card party, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

April 30

St. Joseph Parish, 312 E. High St., Corydon. 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, 800-382-9836, ext. 1483, or ctuley@archindy.org.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Ladies Auxiliary, garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-356-9941.

Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. “Spring Fever,” dance, 7-11 p.m., $10 per person with meal, $7 dance only. Information: 317-885-0198 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

St. Maurice Parish, 8874 N. Harrison St., Napoleon. Smorgasbord dinner, 4:30-7 p.m., $8 adults, $3 children. Information: 812-852-4394 or agehl@etczone.com.

May 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino Shrine pilgrimage, “Mary, the Greatest Human Success,” Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.

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General Announcements

Bishop Christopher J. Coyne will be interviewed on Catholic Radio Indy

An interview with Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, the auxiliary bishop and vicar general, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” show several times from April 25-30.

During the interview, Bishop Coyne talks with co-hosts Jim Ganley and Sean Gallagher about the duties of an auxiliary bishop; his interest in proclaiming the Gospel on the Internet; his memories of Pope John Paul II, who will be beatified on May 1; and the Church’s upcoming implementation of the new translation of the Mass.

“Faith in Action” is broadcast at 7 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

Catholic Radio Indy can be heard throughout the archdiocese by logging on to www.catholicradioindy.com and clicking on the “listen now” button.

Podcasts of the interview with Bishop Coyne and previous “Faith in Action” shows can be downloaded from Catholic Radio Indy’s website.

Divine Mercy Sunday services will be May 1

Divine Mercy Sunday services are scheduled on May 1 at parish churches across the archdiocese. All services are open to the public.

The late Pope John Paul II instituted the observance of Divine Mercy Sunday—which is based on the visions of St. Faustina Kowalska, who was a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy—on the first Sunday after Easter.

Catholics are encouraged to go to confession and receive the Eucharist on Divine Mercy Sunday in order to obtain a plenary indulgence connected to the feast.

Divine Mercy Sunday prayer services on May 1 reported to The Criterion are as follows:

• St. Augustine Home for the Aged Chapel, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis—3 p.m. Divine Mercy chaplet. Information: 317-872-6420.
• St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis—2 p.m. eucharistic adoration, 3 p.m. Divine Mercy chaplet, sermon, eucharistic procession and Benediction, Msgr. Paul Koetter and Father Varghese Maliakkal, administrator, presiders. Information: 317-926-7359.
• Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., East Drive, Indianapolis—3 p.m. eucharistic adoration, prayer service, Divine Mercy chaplet, Benediction and eucharistic procession, Father Stephen Jarrell, pastor, presider. Information: 317-255-3666.
• St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis—11:30 a.m. Divine Mercy chaplet sung in English, 1:15 p.m. Mass, eucharistic adoration then Divine Mercy chaplet in Spanish following Mass. Information: 317-637-3983.
• St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis—Young adult community, Divine Mercy Sunday, 5:30 p.m. procession, holy hour, 7 p.m. Mass, Father Rick Nagel, presider. Information: 317-637-2014.
• St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis—2 p.m. Divine Mercy prayer service, eucharistic adoration, Divine Mercy chaplet and Benediction. Information: 317-882-0724.
• St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th Ave., Columbus—3 p.m. eucharistic adoration, Divine Mercy chaplet and Benediction. Information: 812-379-9353.
• St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield—2:30 p.m. eucharistic adoration, sermon, procession, Divine Mercy chaplet and Benediction. Information: 317-498-1176 or deaconwayne@att.net.
• St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23670 Salt Fork Road, Lawrenceburg—4 p.m. eucharistic adoration and confessions, 6 p.m. Benediction and Divine Mercy celebration. Information: 812-656-8700.
• St. Mary Church, 212 Washington St., North Vernon—3 p.m. Divine Mercy prayer service. Information: 812-346-3604.
• St. Mary Church, 720 N. “A” St., Richmond—2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy prayer service and eucharistic adoration, reconciliation begins at 12:30 p.m. Information: 765-962-3902.
• St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman—2:30 p.m. Divine Mercy chaplet and eucharistic adoration. Information: 812-623-8007.
• St. Vincent de Paul Church, 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelby County—2 p.m. eucharistic adoration, Benediction and Divine Mercy chaplet. Information: 317-398-4028.
• St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1723 “I” St., Bedford—2 p.m. confessions, 3 p.m. Divine Mercy prayer service. Information: 812-275-6539.

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Retreats and Programs

April 30-May 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Catholic Adult Fellowship Retreat–The Return of the Prodigal Son.” Information: 317-295-1697 or NSHoefer@TheMoreIKnow.Info.

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.

May 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Entering the School of Experience,” four-session workshop, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m. Mass (optional), simple supper, 6 p.m., presentation, 6:30-9 p.m., $85.95 includes book and meal. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.

May 6-8

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Serenity Weekend–Sought through Prayer and Meditation,” Franciscan Father Emmet, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

May 9-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Priests’ Retreat–Modeling Jesus, the Priest as Servant-Leader.” Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women’s Spirituality,” session four, Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictine.com.

May 11

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Entering the School of Experience,” session two, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5:15 p.m. Mass (optional), simple supper, 6 p.m., presentation, 6:30-9 p.m., $85.95 includes book and meal. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.

May 12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women of the Old Testament,” Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, session one, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes both sessions. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictine.com.

May 13-15

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. “Reflections on the Book of Signs in the Gospel of John 1-12,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Spiritual Heroes–Finding God’s Word Alive in Our Neighbors,” Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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