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The Coming Week

October 28

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, Parish Hall, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Ladies Club, fall luncheon and card party, 11 a.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-356-0774 or 317-353-0939.

October 29

Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $50 adults, $30 students, group rates available, reservations online through Oct. 27. Information: 317-924-3982 or www.mariancenterofindianapolis.com.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “An Evening with Bishop Christopher J. Coyne: The New Evangelization and Social Media–Using the Internet to Bring Others to the Church,” 6 p.m., $100 per person includes dinner and program, limited seating. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/Fatima.

Saint Meinrad Seminary, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Men in Black vs. Jennings County High School Alumni,” basketball game, 7 p.m., $5 adults, $3 children 12 and under.

October 30

Providence Cristo Rey High School, 75 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis. Fall open house, 3-5 p.m. Information: 317-860-1000 or rtimpe@prchs.org.

Immaculate Conception Parish, 2081 E. County Road 820 S., Greensburg. Smorgasbord, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Information: 812-591-2362.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Mary, Queen of All Saints,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.

November 2

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Masses, noon and 6 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

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.

Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus. “Theology on Tap” series, “Living a Life of Love,” 7 p.m. Information: www.indytot.com or indytheologyontap@gmail.com.

November 3

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. St. Martin de Porres feast day Mass, 7 p.m., and fiesta in parish hall. Information: Archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry, 317-236-1562 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1562.

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. “Chips and Chat with Father Pat–A Conversation about the Revised Roman Missal,” Father Patrick Beidelman, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-838-7722 or kswaner@saintsusanna.com.

November 4

St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Charismatic Bilingual Mass, praise and worship, 7:30 p.m., Mass, 8 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.

November 4-5

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Christmas bazaar, Fri. noon-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420.

November 5

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, “Trivia Challenge,” 7 p.m., $25 per person or $200 team of eight, includes pizza and snacks. Information: 317-634-4519.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Sexton Hall, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Parish social, 6:30 p.m., $40 per person. Information: 317-259-4373.

St. Malachy Parish, N. Green St., Brownsburg. Christmas bazaar,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., lunch available. Information: 317-625-4153 or jjakem@gmail.com.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 765-342-6379.

November 5-6

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Guilford. Craft show, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., chicken dinner served on Nov. 6. Information: 812-576-4302.

November 6

St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Fifth annual All-Girls’ Catholic High School Mass, 10:30 a.m., luncheon following Mass, Rathskellar restaurant, $20 per person, reservations due Oct. 22 for luncheon. Information: 317-359-5800.

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General Announcements

St. Augustine Home fundraisers benefit Little Sisters’ ministry to elderly poor

Two holiday fundraisers in November will benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor in their ministry to the elderly at the St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis.

A variety of handmade holiday gifts and desserts created by the St. Augustine Guild will be on sale during the Christmas bazaar on Nov. 4-5 at the home.

The holiday bazaar hours are from noon until 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 5.

On Nov. 12, the Little Sisters’ 24th annual Harvest Celebration will be held at the Woodstock Club, 1301 W. 38th St., in Indianapolis.

The “black tie optional” dinner and dance begins at 6:30 p.m., and includes a “needs auction” to help the Little Sisters care for 97 elderly residents of the home.

For more information or reservations, call Mary Anne Barothy, development secretary at the St. Augustine Home for the Aged, at 317-872-6420 before the Nov. 1 registration deadline.

Multimedia art exhibit

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery in St. Meinrad will host an exhibit of artwork by Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer from Oct. 30 until Dec. 4. The exhibit features ceramics, stained-glass designs and drawings. Titled

“New Works,” it showcases art created by Brother Martin during the last year, much of it done during his six-month sabbatical. The exhibit includes a selection of pictures that Brother Martin created for the new Revised Roman Missal recently published by Liturgical Press. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or log on to the Archabbey Library’s website at www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/library_hours.aspx.

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Retreats and Programs

October 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “From Our Hands to Our Hearts–Praying the Rosary,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 29

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove.“Come and See Weekend,” vocation retreat. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or vocations@benedictine.com.

October 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Program,” marriage preparation for engaged couples, 1:30-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 15, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

October 31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

November 4-6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter.” Information: 317-888-1892 or jbradleylevine@msn.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Good Grief–A Musical Approach to Healthy Grieving,” Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 5-7

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Benedictine Wisdom for Everyday Living,” Benedictine Father Brendan Moss, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Caring for Our Home, Planet Earth,” Franciscan Sister Janet Born, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per person or $25 for two. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

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