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The Coming Week

January 26

First Christian Beech Grove, Disciples of Christ, 75 N. 10th Ave., Beech Grove. Focolare Movement and First Christian, “Prayer for Christian Unity,” 2-3 p.m. Information: 317-840-0228 or Julie@mundellassociates.com.

January 27

St. Lawrence School, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Open house, 1-3 p.m. Information: 317-543-4923, ext. 238 or saintlawrence.net.

January 29

St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Seminar, “Life’s Challenges,” 7-8:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-283-7256 or 812-282-1669.

January 30

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Father Courtney Room, 7575 Holliday Drive, E., Indianapolis. Catholic Apologetics A-Z, 7-9 p.m. Information: dcarollo@stluke.org.

January 31

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Wabash Valley Right to Life banquet, Jill Stanek, keynote speaker, 6 p.m. Information: wvrtl.org.

January 31-February 1

SS. Francis and Clare School, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Open house, Thurs. 6-8 p.m., Fri. 9-11 a.m. Information: 317-215-2826 or office@francisandclare.org.

February 1

Marian University, Bishop Chartrand Chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass. Information: 317-435-3447 or HumphreyCPA@gmail.com.

February 5

St. Monica Parish, Parish Life Center, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Catholic Adult Fellowship, studying Vatican II document on Lay Apostolate, 7-8:30 p.m. Information or directions: CatholicAdultFellowship.org or 317-410-4870.

February 6

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.

February 9

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Mardi Gras Hoosier Style, food, music, 6 p.m.-midnight, $10 single, $15 couple. Information: 317-831-4142.

Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. 6th Annual Chocolate Fest, 6-9 p.m., $12 adults, $5 children 6-12 years old, children 5 and under no charge. Information: 765-969-4919 or lrourke66@hotmail.com.

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.

February 9-10

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert series, “Amanecer-At the Break of Dawn,” Pedro Rubalcava and St. Bartholomew Choir and Shalom, Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 237, or bminut_stb@yahoo.com.

February 10

Movie Buff Theatre, 3535 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “October Baby,” 1 p.m., free tickets available until Feb. 6. 317-515-7269.

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General Announcements

‘Divorce and Beyond Program’ begins on Feb. 11 at St. Barnabas

A six-week session “Divorce and Beyond Program,” sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Family Ministry, is scheduled to begin on Feb. 11 and run through March 14. The sessions are from 7-9 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 523 Fabyan Road in Indianapolis.

Topics to be discussed include the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness. The cost for the six-week session is $30.

For more information or to register, call 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, e-mail dvanvelse@archindy.org, or print an online form at archindy.org/family/divorce.html.

Cathedral ‘We the People’ team wins state, heads to nationals

Indianapolis’ Cathedral High School’s “We The People” team won the Indiana state title, enabling them to represent Indiana in the national “We The People” finals to be held on April 26-29 in Washington, D.C. The program, which promotes civic competence and responsibility, allows students to engage in an in-depth study of the U.S. Constitution. The Cathedral team is coached by Jill Baisinger.

More information on the program is available at new.civiced.org/wtp-the-program.

Vatican II exhibit now on display at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library

The Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library in St. Meinrad is hosting an exhibit titled “The Second Vatican Council: Looking Back After Fifty Years.” The exhibit focuses particularly on bishops from Indianapolis, Louisville and Evansville who attended Vatican II.

The exhibit contains documents, photographs, chalices, liturgical garments, bishops’ Vatican passports, newspaper and magazine articles, books, journals and more.

The exhibit was created by Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. It will be on display throughout 2013.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311, or visit the Archabbey Library’s website at www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours.

Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.

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Retreats and Programs

January 25-26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. “Women of the Scriptures—Revelations of God,” Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.

January 26

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Understanding the Beatitudes,” Franciscan Sister Sharonlu Sheridan, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person, includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Spiritual Autobiography, Series 1 of 6,” Angela Roesler and Jennifer Profitt, presenters, 9 a.m-11:30 a.m., $90 per person for six sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

January 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Understanding the Greatest Images of the Universe,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 2-4:30 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

January 31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms: Mothers in the Gospels–Our Models and Our Mentors,” Benedictine Sister Kathy Huber, 8 a.m-4 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 ext. 15, or cmdsweeney@archindy.org.

February 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Couples retreat, “Building Family Love,” Benedictine Father Noel Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 9

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. “Couples Retreat Day, Gifts for the Journey,” 9 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Catholic 101 Retreat,” grades 9-12, 9 a.m. Information: 812-945-2000 or leah@nadyouth.org.

February 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Lenten Series,” Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $30, per session or $25 per session if registered and paid in advance for all five sessions. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Office of Family Ministries, “Retrouvaille weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or retroindy.com, or register online at register@retroindy.com.

February 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima and the Benedict Inn, “F.B.I. Lent: Reconciliation—A Holistic Approach to Peace,” Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner 6:30 p.m., presentation and discussion, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person, includes dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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