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The Coming Month

Sept. 3 – Dec. 17

St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, online via Zoom. Corinthians I and II Bible Study, Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m., taught by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Registration and information: Dalene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com.

September 7

St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Drive Thru/Walk Up Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., whole and half chickens, livers and gizzards, dinners include dessert, raffles available, adult dinner $12, child dinner $6. Information: 765-647-5462 or brookvilleparishes@gmail.com.

St. Anthony Parish, 4773 Church Rd., Morris. St. Anthony and St. Nicholas Parishes Labor Day Picnic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or until sold out, drive-thru chicken dinner includes half chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, green beans, slaw, $12; half chicken $6; whole chicken $12; grand raffle $20 per ticket. Information: 812-934-6218 or parishoffice@stanthonymorris.org.

September 8

Sisters of Providence online “Act justly, Love tenderly, Walk humbly” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

September 12

Gathering of Disciples online event, for catechists, evangelizers and RCIA teams, 9 a.m.-noon, Tim Staples keynote speaker, bilingual in English and Spanish, parish assessment of $10 per person, $50 maximum per parish. Information and registration: cutt.ly/gathering or 317-236-1550

September 15

St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Healing Mass, 7 p.m., sponsored by archdiocesan Mental Health Ministry, Msgr. William F. Stumpf presiding, includes Anointing of the Sick, confessions 6-6:45 p.m. Also available online at cutt.ly/stmark_facebook or cutt.ly/stmark_youtube.

September 16

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

September 17

St. Joseph Parish, 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. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

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General Announcements 

Biking for Babies midpoint rally on Sept. 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

A midpoint rally for the seventh annual Biking for Babies will take place at the grotto at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 East Washington St., in Indianapolis at 1 p.m. on Sept. 19.

The midpoint rally will offer prayers and support for the riders participating in the Knights of Columbus’ Biking for Babies event, which spans the 175-mile width of Indiana.

The event raises funds for the Indiana Knights of Columbus Ultrasound initiative, which provides ultrasound machines for pro-life pregnancy centers. Rally speakers include Indianapolis 40 Days for Life lead coordinator Tim O’Donnell, Indianapolis Women’s Care Center director Jenny Hubbard and Biking for Babies team captain Robert Newport. Prayers will be led by Father Rick Ginther, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.

The Biking for Babies ride runs the entire weekend of Sept. 18-20 and welcomes new riders, prayers and sponsorships for their cause.

In case of rain, the rally will be moved to the church. Masks required.

For more information, e-mail Robert Newport at ranewport@gmail.com or Larry Kunkel at life@indianakofc.org. To sponsor a rider or to donate visit: www.kofc437.com.

Benedict Inn to offer four-part program for victims of sexual assault in October

Me Too: From Shame to Survivor, a four-part program for female victims of sexual assault, will take place at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 1, 8, 15 and 22.

The program presenter is Dr. Rachel Waltz, a nurse practitioner and educator with 30 years of experience providing care for under-served and vulnerable populations, including victims of sexual abuse/assault.

While this program is not intended to take the place of individual counseling, it will proceed at a pace that meets the needs of the participants. Due to the sensitivity of this topic, participants should commit to all four sessions.

Cost for the program is $60. For more information or to register, go to: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs or contact benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Annual Festival of Faiths to take place on YouTube, Facebook on Sept. 13

The annual Festival of Faiths, an effort of the Center for Interfaith Cooperation (CIC), will be held virtually this year on hosted on YouTube and Facebook from 1-2:30 p.m.

on Sept. 13, followed by an online discussion based on the festival’s theme: “Celebrating Faith Fully: Our Faith, Our Traditions, Our Cultures, Our Community.”

The archdiocese will be represented in the event by Father Rick Ginther, director of the archdiocesan Office of Ecumenism and Interreligious Affairs and pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Indianapolis.

The festival highlights several inter-faith offerings, including an online drumming circle, a procession of faiths, testimonials from faith leaders, youth voices, spoken word arts, sacred music performances and the world premiere of Anita Lerche’s new single, “Love is My Religion.”

WFYI’s Jill Ditmire and CIC executive director Charlie Wiles will serve as moderators for the event.

The festival can be accessed online at cutt.ly/CICYoutube or cutt.ly/CICFacebook.

For more information, visit www.festivaloffaiths.com.

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Retreats and Programs

September 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional fee of $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

September 11-13

Dominican Sisters of Peace online. Listening to God’s Call with Open Hearts, virtual discernment retreat, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 12, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13, for single women 18-45 to meet and talk with Sisters, women in formation and others discerning a call to religious life, free. Information: Dominican Sister Bea Tiboldi, 614-400-1255 or BTiboldi@oppeace.org. Registration: bit.ly/39LFhtl.

September 12

St. Agnes, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., social distanced, masks required, includes materials, morning coffee and a boxed lunch, $135 per couple plus $7 online processing fee. Registration and information: archindy.org/precana, alasher@archindy.org or 317-592-4007.

September 12 and 19

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, No Regrets: A two-part Sage-ing® Presentation (via Zoom), part one Sept. 12, part two Sept. 19, check-in 9 a.m., presentation 9:30 a.m.-noon, presented by Alan Rider. $60. Information and registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Questions: 317-788-7581.

September 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, includes meals, snacks and accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima/calendar/tobit. Information: Cheryl McSweeney, cmcsweeney@archindy.org, 317- 545-7681, ext. 106.

September 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., self-directed retreat, includes a room to use for the day, continental breakfast, Mass, lunch and the use of the common areas and grounds, $35. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

September 25

Sisters of St. Francis Grounds, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., self-guided tour or private retreat, dine at local restaurants or bring packed lunch, room with bathroom available, $20 or $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437 or cutt.ly/oldbgprograms.

October 1, 8, 15, 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Me Too: From Shame to Survivor, 7-9 p.m., presented by Rachel Waltz for women who have been sexually abused, $60. Due to the sensitivity of this topic, we ask that participants commit to all four sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

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