March 31, 2017

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March 31

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood, Clarksville. Men’s Club Fish Fry, baked or fried fish, oysters and shrimp, 5-7:30 p.m., adults $7.50-$9.50, children $3-$5. Information: b.morra@stanthony-clarksville.org.

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Fish Fry, dinners, sandwiches and sides, dine-in, carry out or delivery, assorted prices, noon-6 p.m. Information: 317-536-1047 or stritasecretary71@yahoo.com.

April 1

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Terre Haute Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute; 8:45 a.m. car pool from St. Patrick Parish, 1807 Poplar St., Terre Haute, to Bloomington Planned Parenthood, 421 S. College Ave., arriving 10:15 a.m.; return to St. Patrick Parish around noon. Information: Tom McBroom, 812-841-0060, mcbroom.tom@gmail.com.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Learn to Weave, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $115 includes lunch, registration deadline March 31. Information, registration: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events.

Pioneer Park, 1101 N. Indianapolis Road, Mooresville. St. Thomas More Parish “Hooray! It’s a Jubilee 5K Walk/Run,” benefiting Churches in Mission, 8 a.m. check in, 9 a.m. start, ages 18 and older $25, ages 6-17 $15, family of four $60, ages 5 and younger free. Register by March 25 at www.stm-church.org. Bring a canned food item. Information: 317-831-4142 or thomasmoremooresville@gmail.com.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Holy Name of Jesus Altar Society Spring Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860.

April 4

Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. Senior Discount Day, every Tuesday, seniors get 30 percent off clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ministry supports Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry and Changing Lives Forever program. Information: 317-687-8260.

April 5

Archbishop Edward T. 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 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish cafeteria, 7575 Holiday Dr., E., Indianapolis. Lenten Soup Suppers and Speaker Series, week five, Michael J. Crowther, president and CEO of the Indianapolis Zoological Society, speaking on “St. James, The Parable of the Talents, and Orangutans,” 5:30 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. soup supper, 7 p.m. speaker. Information: dcarollo@stluke.org, 317-259-4373.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. “The Blood of the Lamb,” local author Beth Leonard presenting, 7 p.m. Information: 317-372-5925 or shartlieb@saintlawrence.net.

April 6-9

Knights of Columbus Mater Dei Council 436, McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware, Indianapolis. Les Miserables School Edition, presented by Agape Performing Arts, a ministry of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3:30 p.m., $5 children, $10 adults. Information and tickets: www.thelittleboxoffice.com/agape.

April 7

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral chapel, 1347 N. Meridian St. St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, 6:30 a.m. Mass, 7:15-8:30 a.m. breakfast at Lincoln Square Pancake House, 2330 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9:30 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Charismatic Renewal Praise and Mass, praise and worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-7328, mkeyes@indy.rr.com.

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Fish Fry, fish, fries, slaw and drink, 5-7 p.m., adults $8, seniors $6, children $4 children. Desserts available for $1. Information: 317-771-5909, a.coltman@sbcglobal.net.

April 9

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Stations of the Cross, 4-5:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Gabriel Project, 5455 W. 86th St., Ste. 121, Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Closing Ceremony and Celebration, attendees are asked to bring a baby item, 6 p.m., free. Information: 317-407-6881 or sheryl@goangels.org.

Marian University, Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis. “In the Shadow of the Cross: A Tenebrae,” an evening of scripture and song led by the Marian University Sacred Choir, 8-9 p.m., free. Information: 317-655-6422 or llawson@marian.edu.

April 11

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, theme “Praying for Peace in the World and in Our Hearts,” 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, National Volunteer Month Mass at 11 a.m. followed by lunch. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, church basement library, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. The Legislative Process, program and discussion on the Indiana state legislative process and agenda, Indiana Catholic Conference executive director Glenn Tebbe presenting, 7-8 p.m., free, sponsored by Immaculate Heart of Mary Outreach. Information: 317-997-1589 or lowe7530@outlook.com.

April 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Light is on for You Again—Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 107, or www.archindy.org/fatima.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Vox Sacra Tenebrae Service, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

April 13

St. Luke Magnificat Chapel, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. 100th Anniversary of Fatima, holy hour, benediction, rosary and devotions honoring the anniversary of Our Lady of the Rosary, 6 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373 or rmiller@stluke.org.

April 14

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass followed by Way of the Cross, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m., free will offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

Sisters of Providence Church of the Immaculate Conception, 3301 St. Marys Road, West Terre Haute. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or jfrost@spsmw.org.

April 15

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

Tow Yard Brewing, 501 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Easter Egg 5K benefiting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Indianapolis, 10 a.m., $30 plus $2.50 registration fee ($35 after March 15). Registration:

goo.gl/4gkl2F. Volunteers needed, contact Darlene Sweeney, 317-924-5769, ext. 238 or darlene.sweeney@svdpindy.org. General race information: fun-races.com/easter/.

April 16

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Easter Brunch, extended menu in the O’Shaughnessy Dining Room includes shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib, cranberry pork loin, desserts and beverages, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m., adults $23, seniors (55 and older) and military $21, children 5-11 $11.50, age 4 and under free, advance tickets available at 812-535-4285. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 18-May 23

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond, a peer-ministry support group designed to help guide men and women through the process of divorce, six consecutive Tuesdays, $30.00 includes book. Register at www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-divorce.html. Information: 317-236-1586 or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

April 19

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

Landmark Glendale 12 Theatre, 6102 N. Rural, Indianapolis. The Original Image of Divine Mercy, A Documentary, presented by Tekton Ministries, 7 p.m., $10 admission. Information and tickets: www.tektonministries.org or 317-574-4191.

April 20

St. Joseph Church, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Community Labyrinth/Peace and Nature Garden Walk, third Thursdays through June, Benedictine Sisters Cathy Ann Lepore and Angela Jarboe, facilitators, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donation. Information: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 21

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Indianapolis Indians President Randy Lewandowski, presenting, Mass, breakfast and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

April 22

Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St., Columbus. St. Bartholomew Catholic School “No Tie Affair: Peace, Love and Happy Kids” Fundraiser, 6:30-10:30 p.m., local cuisine, themed baskets, live and silent auction, raffles and music, advance tickets starting at $50. Information and tickets: stbirish.maestroweb.com.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 19th Annual Earth Day Celebration, mini-workshops, music, food, crafts and homemade goods, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.

St. Nicholas School, 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. “Turtle Trot” 5K Run/Walk, register by April 3: $15 per person with shirt, $10 without, $50 for household of 5 or more, after April 3 and day of race: $25 per person, $50 per household, shirt included while supplies last, 9 a.m. Information: 513-258-7751 or kathmankte67@aol.com. Registration forms: school.stnicholas-sunman.org/.

Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Spring Boutique, 30 artisans and vendors, cash bar, non-perishable food and hygiene products accepted in lieu of admission charge, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: paula.light@att.net.

Ivy Tech Building, 50 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. “Life Worth Defending” Life Walk 2017, benefiting the Pregnancy Care Center of SE Indiana through walker sponsorship, all ages, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start. Register: www.helpimpregnant.org. Information: 812-537-4357 or kpotts@pccseindiana.com.

April 23

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Disability Awareness Mass, celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday and the gift and dignity of each person, reception immediately following in Assembly Hall of the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 10:30 a.m. Information: ejeffries@archindy.org or 317-236-1448.

St. Malachy Parish, 7410 N. County Road 1000 E., Brownsburg. Altar Society Spring Bingo Fundraiser, 2-4 p.m., doors open at 1:15p.m., $10 bingo only, $20 bundle packs, snacks and drinks available for purchase. Information: 317-809-4069 or altarsociety@stmalachy.org.

April 27

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Monthly Ecumenical Taizé Prayer Service, sung prayers, meditation and readings. 7-8 p.m. Information: 317-926-7359 or rectory@saintmichaelindy.org.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. International Salad Bowl, learn to make salads from various countries, Ann Testa presenting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $35. Registration deadline Apr. 20. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild Card Party, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

April 28

The Willows, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Lumen Christi Catholic School “Light in the City” Annual Dinner and Fundraiser, national radio and television host Dr. Ray Guarendi guest speaker, 6 p.m. cocktail reception and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner and music, $75 per person, $1000 table of ten, sponsorships available. Registration and information: 317-632-3174 or www.lumenchristischool.org.

April 29

The Willows, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. St. Luke Church Marriage on Tap Sponsored Euchre Tournament, round robin format, food, cash bar, 7-9:30 p.m., $20 per person or $40 couple, must be 21 or over. Register: www.stluke.org/marriage-on-tap by April 23. Information: 317-259-4373.

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General Announcements

Sisters of Providence offer annual Easter brunch on April 16

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite all to join them for a special Easter Brunch in the O’Shaughnessy Dining Room, located in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 16.

The menu includes shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib, raspberry pork loin, fresh salads, side dishes, homemade desserts and more.

The cost is $23.50 for ages 12-54, $21.50 for ages 55 and older and for military personnel, and $12.50 for children ages 5-11. Children ages 4 and younger will be admitted for free. All prices include tax, beverages and desserts.

Sunday Brunch at the Woods has been voted by readers of The Tribune-Star as Best Brunch for several years running. Following brunch, feel free to tour the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods or visit with the alpacas.

All are also invited to attend Easter Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Reservations will not be accepted, but tickets may be purchased in advance, with cash or check only, by contacting Sodexo at 812-535-4285.

For more information, call 812-535-4285 or log onto ProvCenter.org.

Marian University Sacred Choir to hold Tenebrae service on April 9

The Marian University Sacred Choir will hold a Tenebrae service at Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel, 3200 Cold Springs Road, from 8-9 p.m. on April 9.

In a Tenebrae service, the story of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem through his Passion and crucifixion are told through song and Scripture, offering an opportunity to reflect on the last days of Jesus’ earthly life.

With each step of the journey, a candle is extinguished, until the church is plunged into darkness, symbolic of Jesus’ three days in the tomb.

For more information call 317-955-6422 or e-mail llawson@marian.edu.

The Original Image of the Divine Mercy film to be shown on April 19 in Indy

Tekton Ministries will be showing the documentary film The Original Image of the Divine Mercy at Glendale Theater, 6102 N. Rural St., in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on April 19.

This documentary tells the previously-unknown history of the original masterpiece commissioned by St. Faustina Kowalska through a series of interviews with key witnesses and individuals intimately connected to the epic adventure of this manmade work of art. The film also includes additional interviews with Bishop Robert E. Barron, George Weigel (biographer of St. Pope John Paul II), comedian Jim Gaffigan, musician Harry Connick Jr., Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz of Krakow, and Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Father Michael Gaitley. The film has been endorsed by many members of the curia and by the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization.

Tickets are $10. To order or reserve tickets, log on to www.tektonministries.org/divine-mercy-april19-2017 or call 317-574-4191. For more information on the film, log on to www.divinemercyfilm.com.

Glenn Tebbe to speak on legislative process at Immaculate Heart of Mary on April 11

Glenn Tebbe, executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), who serves as the public policy spokesperson for the bishops in Indiana, will speak and lead a discussion in the church basement library of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on April 11.

Tebbe will provide an overview of the Indiana state legislative process, offer ideas on how concerned people can be involved and influence the process, and highlight several of the items on the legislative agenda of the ICC. There will also be time for questions and answers.

For more information, call 317-997-1589 or e-mail lowe7530@outlook.com.

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Retreats and Programs

March 31-April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Preparation Conference, $255 with overnight accommodations (two rooms), $185 for commuters, includes meals, snacks and materials. Information, registration: www.archindy.org/plfl/marriage-precana.html.

March 31-April 2

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Live Joyfully! Come and See” Weekend Retreat, single Catholic women ages 18-42, Fri. 7 p.m. through Sun. 2 p.m. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/providence-center/events.

April 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Women’s Day: Women of Courage, Franciscan Sisters Barbara Leonard and Ann Vonder Muelen with Jane Schaefer presenting, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 4

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for the Common Home, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick, and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore presenting, 7-9 p.m., $30. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Humor as a Christian Value: Humor in Human Life, week one of four (April 11, 18 and 25), Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session or $90 for all. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Chasm Between Faith and Life: Living the Liturgy-Becoming Eucharist, Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter presenting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 includes lunch. Information and registration at www.mountsaintfrancis.org or call 812-923-8817.

April 7-9

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, “Celebrating the Paschal Mystery,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $298 includes separate room accommodations for couple, meals, snacks and materials. Information, registration: www.archindy.org/fatima/calendar/tobit.html, Marcia.johnson@archindy.org or 317-545-7681, ext. 107.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sacred Rhythms of Prayer, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moore presenting, 7 p.m. Sat. through 10:30 a.m. Sun., $200 per person; bring a friend - $175 per person. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life women’s retreat, Judy Ribar presenting, 7 p.m. Fri.-2 pm. Sun., $150 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. and lunch on Sun. Information and registration: 812-923-8817, retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 8

Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center, 2884 N. 700 W., Greenfield. Regnum Christi Women of Indianapolis Lenten Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes lunch and materials. Register by April 2. Information, registration: Renáe Schoening, 317-201-5815 or j.r.schoening@sbcglobal.net.

April 9-13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week of Silent Days and Nights, 4:30 p.m. Sun. through 4 p.m. Thurs., $32 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of commons area, additional $37 includes overnight stay and light dinner. Information and registration: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Humor as a Christian Value: The Relationship of Religion and Humor, week two of four (April 18 and 25), Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 12-16

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, Holy Week Retreat, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert presenting, $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 13-16

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Triduum Retreat, 4:30 p.m. Thurs.-1 p.m. Sun., $325 includes room and meal. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 14

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Spend a Day with God: Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room and lunch. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 18

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Humor as a Christian Value: Humor as a Religious Tool, week three of four (April 25), Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 18-20

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, “How long, O Lord?” Benedictine Father Zachary Wilberding presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Humor as a Christian Value: Humor as a Gift of the Holy Spirit, Benedictine Father Matthias presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Healing and Art, Ann Wathen presenting, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 29

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. A Retreat Day with the St. John’s Bible Illumination and Creative Prayer, Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Juliann Babcock presenting, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $55 includes lunch. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, “Praying with the Gospel of Luke,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Information and registration: Mark and Jill Levine at 317-888-1892 or www.wwme.org.

April 29

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Teaching Your Child/Grandchild to Pray, Franciscan Sister Patricia Zureick , presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.

May 4

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Women of So Many Names: Mary, Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m., $10. Registration deadline May 1. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/providence-center/events.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pray, Play and Ponder, Benedictine Sister Juliann Babcock presenting, 10-11:30 a.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

May 5-6

May 5-7

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, The Church in the Modern World, Benedictine Father Adriane Burke, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 9

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Spend a Day with God: Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room and lunch; spiritual direction $30 (optional). Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

May 9-11

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, St. Gregory the Great and Monastic Wisdom, Benedictine Father Luke Waugh, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 11

May 18

May 19-21

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, Fruits of the Catholic Faith, Benedictine Novice Timothy Herrmann, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, $32 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas, additional $37 extends stay to include the night before or night after day of silence and includes light dinner. Information and registration: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

June 2-3

June 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Garden Retreat, Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore presenting, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 includes lunch. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

June 13

June 16-22

Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad, “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Father Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran, presenters, $650 single, $950 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Weekend with Mary, Our Blessed Mother” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 18-24

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Setting Out on the Way with the Gospel as Our Guide, Benedictine Father Meinrad Miller presenting, $500. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

June 23-25

June 26

June 30-July 1

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Monasticism in the Twenty-First Century: A view from the Trenches,” Cistercian monk Father Michael Casey presenting, 7-9 p.m., Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., $195 residential, $145 commuter. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

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