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The Coming Week

May 19-20

St. Roch Parish, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. “Mayfest,” games, rides, buffet dinners, music, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-784-1763.

May 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Bringing Christian Joy to the Workplace,” Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, auxiliary bishop and vicar general, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m. $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

May 21

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.

May 21-22

Kokomo High School, 2502 S. Berkley, Kokomo, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). “Holy Family Catholic Conference,” $30 teen (not registered with family), $50 single adult, $90 married couple, $115 family. Information: 765-865-9964 or www.holyfamilyconference.org.

May 22

St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Ladies Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-623-2349.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino Shrine pilgrimage, “Mary, Mother of Mercy,” Benedictine Brother Elijah Luckett, 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 23

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Catholics Returning Home program, session five, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 812-949-7685 or 502-338-3158.

Coffin Golf Course, 2401 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Cathedral High School, Black Alumni Council, “BAC Golf Classic,” 11 a.m., $125 per golfer, registration deadline May 13. Information: 317-968-7366 or jean_22@sbcglobal.net.

May 25

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Annual “Mini-500,” 2 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420 or devsindianapolis@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

May 26

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.

May 28

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “Black and White Dance,” 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-632-9349.

St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight. “Strawberry Festival,” 10 a.m.-1 a.m., make your own strawberry shortcake, buffet style chicken dinner, rides, crafts, soap box derby, queen contest, games, street dance, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: 812-923-5785.

May 29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino Shrine pilgrimage, “Mary, Queen of Peace,” Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.

May 30

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439.

SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Memorial Day celebration, music, Knights of Columbus flag procession, Mass, flag raising, 8:45 a.m. Information: 317-865-8953.

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General Announcements

Five parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race

Five parishes in the Indianapolis West Deanery will change their weekend Mass schedule for the Memorial Day weekend on May 28-29 due to the annual Indianapolis 500 race on May 29.

• Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on May 28. No Masses will be celebrated on May 29.
• St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on May 28 in English and 6 p.m. in Spanish, and at 8:30 a.m. on May 29 in Spanish. There will be no 11:30 a.m. Mass in English on May 29.
• St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 28. No Masses will be celebrated on May 29.
• St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated in English at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 28, in Spanish at 7 p.m. on May 28, and in English at 7:30 a.m. on May 29.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 28 and at 7 a.m. on May 29.

For information about Mass changes at other parishes in the area, call the parish offices.

Bishop Bruté Days set for June 14-17

Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis is again sponsoring “Bishop Bruté Days,” a summer vocations retreat and camping experience for young men ages 13 to 17 who are open to the possibility that God could call them to the priesthood.

It will take place on June 14-17 at the Indiana Future Farmers of America Center in rural Johnson County near Trafalgar.

During past Bishop Bruté Days, participants have come from across and beyond the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, and enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, swimming and scavenger hunts.

There are also spiritual conferences given by priests and seminarians, daily Mass, opportunities for confession, eucharistic adoration, praying the rosary and other devotions.

Adult volunteer chaperones assist the priests and seminarians of Bishop Bruté Seminary in leading the vocations retreat and camp.

The registration cost for Bishop Bruté Days is $60.

To register or for more information, log on to www.archindy.org/bsb, send an e-mail to sburris@archindy.org or call 317-924-4100.

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Retreats and Programs

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 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.

June 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Living in the Spirit–Exploring the Christian Vocation,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 4

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Hildegard of Bingen–Mystic for Our Times,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

June 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–To Begin Your Decorating Journey, Start with Something You Love,” session five, Margy Nierman, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictine.com.

June 8-29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Becoming Who You Already Are,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, four sessions, Mass, 5:15 p.m. (optional), simple supper, 6 p.m., 6:30-9 p.m., session, $85.95 per person includes book and simple supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictine.com.

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