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The Coming Week

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, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino Shrine pilgrimage, “Mary, Queen of Peace,” Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, 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 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 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

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.

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

June 1

Archbishop 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.

June 3-4

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 8 a.m. Information: 317-357-8352.

June 3-5

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. “Summerfest,” Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., rides, games, food, entertainment. Information: 317-357-8352.

June 4

Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. “20 Years of Independence for Slovenia,” concert, Alfi Nipic, singer, 5 p.m. Information: 317-885-0198 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

June 5

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Jerry Craney Performance Center, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Farewell reception for Jerry Craney, longtime music teacher, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or ericke@holyname.cc.

St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. African Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349.

June 8

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. “Divorce and Beyond” program, session one, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes manual. Information: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1596, or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

June 9

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.

June 9-11

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. “Summer Festival,” food, trash-to-treasures sale, games, 5:30 p.m.-close. Information: 317-636-4828.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, rides, games, entertainment, food. Information: 317-826-6000.

June 9-12

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Parish festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, Sun. noon-9 p.m., rides, games, food. Information: 317-888-2861.

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General Announcements

June 18 conference to discuss sexuality and the single life

“Sexuality and the Purpose of the Single Life” is the title of a conference on June 18 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., in Indianapolis.

It is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the parishes of Sacred Heart, St. John the Evangelist and SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, all in Indianapolis, the conference will feature presentations to help participants understand how Catholics who are single can live lives in the world dedicated to Christ and how their sexuality relates to their faith.

Saints throughout the history of the Church who have been single and lived in the world will also be discussed during the conference.

Speakers include Father C. Ryan McCarthy, pastor of Holy Guardian Angels Parish in Cedar Grove and St. Michael Parish in Brookville, who is an expert on Blessed Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” teachings; Timothy Heck, a licensed marriage and family therapist; and Pat Crawford, previously an adjunct faculty member in the sociology department at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and a gender specialist.

Registration is $25 on the day of the event or $20 if paid before June 8. The fee includes refreshments and lunch.

To register, call Pat Crawford on or before June 8 at 317-250-9838 or send a check along with the participant’s name, address and phone number to St. John the Evangelist Parish, c/o Kathy Tierney, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis, IN 46225. Checks should be made payable to St. John the Evangelist Parish.

St. Thomas More Society to meet for Mass on June 10

The recently reorganized St. Thomas More Society, an organization for Catholic lawyers, judges and law students in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, will meet for the 12:10 p.m. Mass on June 10 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis.

Approximately 40 legal professionals and law students met on May 13 to renew the society and elect new leaders.

The annual membership fee for the society is $50.

The society’s annual Red Mass is scheduled on Oct. 3 at St. John the Evangelist Church with a dinner after the liturgy.

For more information about the St. Thomas More Society, call Judge David Certo, the society’s president, at 317-331-3669 or send an e-mail to him at davidcerto@yahoo.com.

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Retreats and Programs

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.benedictinn.org.

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, Margaret Nierman, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

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., presentation, 6:30-9 p.m., $85.95 per person includes book and simple supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Will There Be Animals and Other Creatures in Heaven?” Franciscan Father Jack Wintz, presenter, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., $25 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

June 13-14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ninth annual garden retreat, “New Perspectives–Gardening with God at the Monastery,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Less Talk, More Prayer,” day of reflection, Father James Farrell, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., presenter, $35 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

June 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reading the Sacred in Creation,” Benedictine Brother Francis Wagner, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 19-25

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Monastic Retreat–To Be a Benedictine, To Be Faithful,” Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” mid-week retreat, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Young adult retreat, college graduates to age 35. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 24-30

Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Come and See” vocations experience, single Catholic women between the ages of 18 to 40. Information: 800-734-9999 or vocation@thedome.org.

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