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The Coming Week
August 12
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0706.
August 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Sixth annual “Missions Helping Missions Bazaar and Family Picnic,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m., buffet dinner, noon-7 p.m., $10 per person or $30 for a family of five, Mass, 4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 14, or www.archindy.org/Fatima.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Parish Pro-Life Ministry–Living the Gospel of Life Authentically,” day of renewal and networking, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-236-1569, 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or parthur@archindy.org.
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.
RomWeber Marketplace, 7 S. Eastern Ave., Batesville. Oldenburg Academy, OASIS athletic booster club, cornhole tournament, registration, 4 p.m., tournament, 6 p.m., $10 per person or $20 per team. Information: www.oldenburgacademy.org.
August 13-14
St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford/New Alsace. Parish festival, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, music, Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner. Information: 812-487-2096.
August 14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Discalced Carmelites Secular Order meeting, noon. Information: 317-545-7681.
St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, Lanesville. Parish picnic, fried chicken and country ham dinners, booths, quilts, games, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-952-2853.
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.
August 16
St. Christopher Parish, Damascus Room, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. “Scripture Study,” 7 p.m. Information: 317-241-9169 or jansenml@iquest.net.
Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Marian Hall, Room 305, Indianapolis. Catholic Adult Fellowship, “Life of Grace,” Chris Godfrey, presenter, 7 p.m.
August 17
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
August 18
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.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Mary Parish, 208 S. East St., Greensburg. Inspirational program, Anne Ryder, presenter, $10 per person suggested donation, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-8427.
August 19
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Catholic Confusion Over Health Care Reform,” Dr. Matthew Will, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m. $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “The Future of the African-American Catholic Family,” Deacon Harold Burke-Sicers, presenter, reception, 6 p.m., presentation, 7 p.m., covered dish and free-will offering. Information: 317-632-9349.
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Office of Family Ministries, family Mass and social, for families experiencing separation or divorce, Mass, 7 p.m. followed by social. Information: 317-236-1586 or dvanvelse@archindy.org.
August 19-20
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” rides, food, music, entertainment, 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.
August 20
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father John McCaslin, 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.
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “5K Run and Walk,” 9 a.m. Information: 317-357-1200.
Murphy’s Steakhouse, 4189 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. St. Philip Neri School, Class of 1951 60-year Reunion, noon. Information: 317-357-4443.
St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “The Treasures of Church Teaching,” Deacon Harold Burke-Sicers, presenter, Mass, 11:30 a.m., lunch, 12:30 p.m., presentation following lunch until 4 p.m. Information: 317-632-9349.
St. Maurice Parish, 8874 N. Harrison St., Napoleon. Pulled-pork dinner, 4-7:30 p.m., $8 adults, $4 children 6-12 years old. Information: 812-852-4394 or agehl@etczone.com.
August 19-20
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 46th and Illinois streets, Indianapolis. “SausageFest,” food, music, Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-253-1461.
August 21
St. Pius Parish, County Road 500 E., Sunman. Parish picnic, chicken dinner, mock turtle soup, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
Sacred Ground School of Dance, 2 W. Main St., Suite 9, Greenfield. “Liturgical Dance,” class, demonstrations by Sacred Ground Liturgical Dance Company, 1-5 p.m., $40 per person. Information: 317-442-8279 or sacred grounddance@gmail.com.
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General Announcements
Italian Heritage Society Mass is Aug. 14 at Camp Atterbury
The Italian Heritage Society of Indiana will hold its 22nd annual Mass and picnic at 11 a.m. on Aug. 14 at the Italian POW Chapel at Camp Atterbury in southern Johnson County.
Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, will be the celebrant of the Mass to honor the Virgin Mary and pray for world peace.
For more information, call James Divita at 317-293-4607.
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Retreats and Programs
August 16
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–The B and b of Baptism,” session one of four, Mary Lynn Cavanaugh, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
August 19-21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Miracles Stories of the Gospels,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 23-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “By the Finger of God–The Miracles of Jesus,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 26-28
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Simplicity Retreat Revised–A Way of Life,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 2-4
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 7-28
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar: Bridges to Contemplative Living–Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love,” Vol. 4, four-session workshop, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple supper, 6 p.m., session 6:30-9 p.m., $85.95 per person includes book and simple supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
September 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “What Did Jesus Know about Eucharist?” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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