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The Coming Week
April 29
Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank, 6201 Gross Drive, Riley. Hog roast, 5-9 p.m., $20 per adult, $10 per child under 17. Information: 812-232-1447 or jbuell@catholiccharitiesterrehaute.org.
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, 100 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.
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.
May 4
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189.
Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 37th annual style show, “Hats Off to Spring,” 11 a.m. Information: 317-843-0524.
May 9
Crooked Stick Golf Club, 1964 Burning Tree Lane, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Office of Catholic Education, “Golf Fore Faith.” Information: 317-441-8956 or mhendricks@archindy.org.
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General Announcements
Greenwood parish to sponsor adult faith formation series
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood is sponsoring an adult faith formation series titled “What is Catholicism Anyway?” at 7 p.m. on May 3 in the upper level of Madonna Hall.
The six-part series is offered for non-Catholics, Catholics who are returning to the faith, and Catholics who practice their faith and want to learn more about it.
Reservations are not required, but are preferred to help the parish provide enough resources and refreshments.
Future sessions will begin at
7 p.m. on May 17, June 1, June 15, June 30 and July 14.
For more information, call
317-888-2861.
SPRED Mass set for May 1 at St. Pius X Church
The archdiocese’s Special Religious Development program (SPRED) will celebrate its 13th annual Mass at
3 p.m. on May 1 at St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Drive, in Indianapolis.
Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, the auxiliary bishop and vicar general, is scheduled to be the principal celebrant of the Mass.
SPRED aids Catholics in central and southern Indiana with developmental disabilities in their lives of faith.
For more information about SPRED or the SPRED Mass, call 800-382-9836, ext. 1430, or 317-236-1430, send an
e-mail to kogorek@archindy.org or log on to www.archindy.org/oce/ourprograms/spred.html.
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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
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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.
May 19
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women of the Old Testament,” Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, session two, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes both sessions. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictine.com.
May 20-22
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Practical Christianity,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
May 21
“Entering Canaan Retreat,” confidential abortion reconciliation retreat for women and men. Information: 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or 317-831-2892.
May 25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Entering the School of Experience,” session three, 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.
June 1
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Entering the School of Experience,” session four, 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.
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