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The Coming Month
December 1
Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father Thomas Haan presiding, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral chapel, 1347 N. Meridian 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, Indianapolis. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.
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 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. Mary-of- the-Knobs Church, 5719 St. Mary Road, Floyds Knobs. The Vigil Project “To Save Us All Tour,” presented by New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, all-Catholic musicians focusing on prayer, reflection and community through music and media, all ages welcome, no admission, free will offering, reception in Assumption Hall after. Information: Sandy Winstead, 812-923-8355, sandy@nadyouth.org or www.thevigilproject.com.
December 2
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.
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop Inn-Spired Christmas Sale, deals for your holiday shopping needs, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., have your picture taken with Santa for $5 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.
December 3
St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Reflection, music, readings, prayer and reflections, 6 p.m., refreshments to follow. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. African Catholic Mass, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, celebrated with African music, language and dance, 3 p.m., reception to follow featuring African and African American foods, all are welcome. Information: 317-236-1474 or pspringer@archindy.org.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish Gymnasium, 21 N. 16th St., Indianapolis. Altar Society Christmas Bazaar and Chili Luncheon, exhibitors and vendor booths, cookie decorating, crafts, white elephant booth, homemade desserts, noon-4:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus visit 2-3 p.m. Information: p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.
December 5
McCauley Centre, 702 North Shore Dr., Jeffersonville. Professional Advisor's Professional Development Seminar, for attorneys, accountants, financial advisors and life insurance representatives, addressing Catholic Community Foundations , Ethics in Charitable Estate Planning, Gift Planning with Retirement Plans, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, includes continental breakfast and box lunch, registration required at www.archindy.org/ccf/ProfDevelopment/index.html. Information: 317-236-1482, ccf@archindy.org.
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.
December 6
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.
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Professional Advisor's Professional Development Seminar, for attorneys, accountants, financial advisors and life insurance representatives, addressing Catholic Community Foundations , Ethics in Charitable Estate Planning, Gift Planning with Retirement Plans, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, includes continental breakfast and box lunch, registration required at www.archindy.org/ccf/ProfDevelopment/index.html. Information: 317-236-1482, ccf@archindy.org.
December 7
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. An Evening of Lights: Archdiocesan Christmas Tree Lighting and Prayer Service, led by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, Scripture, reflection, music by Vox Sacra, no charge, 6 p.m., refreshments to follow. Information: 317-236-1482, ccf@archindy.org.
December 9
Sisters of Providence Motherhouse Grounds, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, sleigh rides, crafts, cookie-decorating, face painting, wagon rides, visit Santa, sing-a-long and more, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person, children age 3 and under free, no registration required. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5333 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Black Catholic Women’s Advent Day of Retreat, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow and Divine Word Missionaries Father Charles A. Smith presenting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with Mass following, $25 includes lunch. Registration encouraged by contacting Pearlette Springer, 317-236-1474, 800-382-9836, x. 1474 or pspringer@archindy.org. Online registration available on the Black Catholic Ministry of Indianapolis Facebook page.
Tow Yard Brewing Company, 501 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Clean the Closet 5K Run/Walk benefiting St. Vincent de Paul, clothing drop off locations along the race route, $25 per person. Information and registration: www.svdpindy.org/event/christmas-clean-the-closet-5k-runwalk/
December 10
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-627-7729 or 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.
December 11-14
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. The Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Heaven, Hell, parish mission presented by Father Paul Landerwerlen, talks twice daily, 8:15 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., 7:30 a.m. Mass in Ordinary Form and 5:45 p.m. in Extraordinary Form, confessions at 7 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. (optional). Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosary.org.
December 12
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Christmas Party and Pitch-In, noon. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.
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.
Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Serra Club Mass for Vocations, school Mass followed by coffee and donuts, 9:30 a.m. Information: 317-748-1478 or smclaughlin@holyspirit.cc.
December 15
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Indiana director for Drug Prevention Jim McClelland presenting, Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following. $15 members, $21 non-members. Information, registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
December 15-17
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Christkindl Village Christmas Festival, Dec. 15, 5-9 p.m., Dec. 16, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., booths, live animal nativity, children and teen activities, photos with St. Nicholas, German food, beer and wine. Information: 317-635-2021, www.stjohnsindy.org/christkindl-village.html.
December 16
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.
St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. 12th Annual Concert Series: A Jazzy Christmas, featuring St. Bartholomew Adult and Children’s Choirs, 7 p.m., free will offering. Complete list of all concerts: www.saintbartholomew.org under Music Ministry or bminut@stbparish.net.
Sacred Heart Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Vox Sacra Advent and Christmas Music Concert, free, 7 p.m. Information: 317-236-1483, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1483, ctuley@archindy.org or www.voxsacra.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Longest Night Prayer Service, led by Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, prayer and Scripture acknowledging those who mourn and struggle with loss during the holiday season, RSVP requested by not required, 6 p.m. CT. Information: 800-987-7380 or jkeller@abbeycaskets.com.
December 20
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On: Sacrament of Reconciliation, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. The Longest Night: A Mass of Consolation, for people experiencing loss during the holidays, all welcome, 7-7:40 p.m. Information: 812-945-2374, tyost@olphna.org.
December 21
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
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.
December 24
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Christmas Eve Liturgies, 5 p.m. Vigil Mass, 10 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, parking available for both Masses from 4 p.m.-midnight behind the cathedral and at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons and Carols, Scripture readings, prayer, singing of carols and candle lighting, 7-8 p.m., open to all faith traditions.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christmas Eve Liturgies, 7 p.m. CT Vigil Mass, 10 p.m. CT Mass.
December 25
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 10:30 a.m. Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Mass, 11 a.m.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Church, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christmas Mass, 9:30 a.m. CT.
December 28
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.
December 31
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Feast of the Holy Family, 11 a.m. Mass.
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General Announcements
Vox Sacra (Sacred Voice) to hold Advent and Christmas concert on Dec. 16
Vox Sacra (Sacred Voice), the Schola Cantorum of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, is presenting its second annual concert of Advent and Christmas music at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union Street, in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 16.
It will feature works by Byrd, Sweelinck, Vaughn Williams and more.
For more information, contact the archdiocesan Office of Worship and Evangelization at 317-236-1483, 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1483, ctuley@archindy.org or visit www.voxsacra.com.
Bake Sale benefitting sisters to be held at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Dec. 9
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the Providence Associates will host a bake sale at O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 9.
Items for sale include cookies, brownies, pies, fudge and cakes, and sweet breads baked by Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz and other Sisters of Providence.
Most items will be available for a freewill offering, and all proceeds from the bake sale will go to the sisters and their ministries of education, outreach, service and advocacy.
For more information, contact Providence Associate assistant director Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or ddillow@spsmw.org.
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Retreats and Programs
December 1-2
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.
December 4
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent (an “FBI” program: Faith Building Institutions), in partnership with Fatima Retreat House, Ken Ogorek , join the sisters for evening prayer followed by dinner, presentation and discussion, 5-9 p.m., $35. Information and registration: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
December 9
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Reflection: Listening, Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell , 9-11:30 a.m., $35. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
December 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Morning of Reflection: My Soul in Stillness Waits…Truly Our Hope is in You, Father Tom Widner and Mary Schaffner presenting, 8:30-11 a.m., $35 includes program with Mass, breakfast and lunch. Registration is required: 317-545-7681, ext. 107 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
December 13
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.
December 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Sing Ye Noël, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller , $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
2018
January 16
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Series: Women, Wine and Song!, three Tuesdays, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano , prayer, story-telling, music and wine, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session, $25 for three. Registration deadline: Jan 12. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
January 20
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Poetry as Spiritual Practice: Reading, Praying and Writing, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery presenting, read, write and share poetry as prayer and life experience, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: Jan. 15. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
February 9-11
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery , quiet reflection and spiritual enrichment for busy moms with time for sharing, Fri., 6:30 p.m.-Sun., 1:30 p.m., $215 includes lodging and meal, $125 without lodging. Registration deadline Feb. 2. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Winning Relationships-A Married Couples Retreat, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller , $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 17
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Learning to Talk Across Divides, Providence Sister Marie McCarthy , explore how to listen to , hear and learn from each other with respect, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: Feb. 12. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
February 18
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Day of Solitude, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano , reflections, quiet personal reflection, optional group sharing, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: Feb. 12. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
February 20
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Series: Art for the Soul, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz . four Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. Also offered from 7-9 p.m. at St. Patrick School, 449 S. 19th St., $50 for the series includes supplies. Registration deadline Feb. 13. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
March 3
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Walking in the Footsteps of a Saint, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery , walk in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guérin, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: Feb. 26. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
March 8-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Hospitality, for secretaries and parish administrators, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke , $350 single, $515 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 10
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Praying with the Mystics: Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Catherine of Siena, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell , a study of their life, writings and prayer, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: March 5. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
March 13
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Day of Reflection for Women Ministers, Providence Sister Paula Damiano and Providence Associate Disciple of Christ Rev. Rebecca Zelensky , 2-8 p.m., quiet reflection, prayer and input with Taizé prayer to conclude the day, all faith traditions welcome, $25 includes dinner, registration March 8. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
March 16-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Winning Relationships-A Married Couples Retreat, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller , $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 23-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke , $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 24
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christian Unity: An Honest Dialogue, Rev. Terri Hord Owens , understanding Christian denominations and traditions to achieve unity, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration deadline: March 19. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events/.
March 28-April 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holy Week Retreat, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert , $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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