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The Coming Month

September 25

Mount St. Francis, 101 Saint Anthony Blvd., Mt. St. Francis. Chik N’ Fish To-Go Dinners, fried chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, $13, order by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday 4-6 p.m. pick-up. Order at mountsaintfrancis.org/dinners or 812-923-8817.

September 26

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk after 10 a.m. Mass, recitation of rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet through Fletcher Place neighborhood. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence Way, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Racial Wealth and Income Gap Experience,” 9 a.m.-noon, Providence Sister Emily TeKolste facilitator, 10 in-person slots available or attend online, freewill donation. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

September 28

The Villages of Indiana online, Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, no fee. For more information or to register call The Villages at 800-874-6880 or visit www.villageskids.org.

October 1

“Renew the Family, Heal the World” virtual conference, sponsored by National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers, 12:30 p.m.- 4 p.m., for parents, individuals, and parish leaders, $25. Registration and information: nacflm.org/nacflm-conference-2020.

October 2

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual 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: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

Mount St. Francis, 101 Saint Anthony Blvd., Mt. St. Francis. Chik N’ Fish To-Go Dinners, fried chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, $13, order by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday 4-6 p.m. pick-up. Order at mountsaintfrancis.org/dinners or 812-923-8817.

October 2-3

St. Malachy School, 9833 E. County Road 750 N, Brownsburg. St. Malachy 8th Grade Garage Sale Fundraiser, early bird entry Fri. 8-10 p.m., $5, Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., free, cash sales only, masks required. Information: 317-513-9691 or email kstug10@gmail.com.

October 3

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

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

October 4

Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Annual Holy Family Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., drive-thru chicken dinners, livers and gizzards, noodles, gravy, slaw, raffles, parish parking lot entry from Water St. Information: 812-934-3013.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Respect Life Sunday Mass, 10:30 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson main celebrant. Also available online at www.ssppc.org/streaming.

October 5

Beyond Secular Politics Webinar, noon-1 p.m., sponsored by Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), based on United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” presented by ICC executive director Angela Espada and associate director Alexander Mingus. Registration: indianacc.org/events/event-one-clyp2. Information: icc@archindy.org or 317-236-1455.

October 7

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.

Beyond Secular Politics Webinar, 5:30-6:30 p.m., sponsored by Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), based on United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship,” presented by ICC executive director Angela Espada and associate director Alexander Mingus. Registration: indianacc.org/events/event-one-clyp2. Information: icc@archindy.org or 317 236-1455.

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General Announcements 

Mount St. Francis Center to offer retreat on Franciscan spirituality on Oct. 2-4

“Celebrating St. Francis,” a personal weekend retreat, will be offered at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, in Mount St. Francis, from 7 p.m. on Oct. 2 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 4.

Led by Conventual Franciscan Father John-Raphael Hadnagy, the weekend is for any adult interested in developing a deeper understanding of Franciscan spirituality. It includes presentations, discussions, prayer, daily Mass and opportunities for confession.

The cost for a private room for two nights with four meals is $215. Commuters with four meals pay $125. Those participating online through Zoom pay $75.

For information or to register, go to mountsaintfrancis.org./st-francis or call 812-923-8817.

Seven-week retreat for young adult children of divorced parents to take place online on Thursday evenings

Life-Giving Wounds will offer an online retreat for young adult children of divorced or separated parents from 8-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 1-Nov. 12.

Intended for young adults ages 18 and older, the Life-Giving Wounds retreat is an opportunity for young adult children of divorced parents to reflect on the wounds caused by their family’s breakdown with knowledgeable, compassionate retreat leaders and others who share this situation.

Each night of the retreat will offer a talk and breakout sessions. Topics include the Christian meaning of suffering, how divorce or separation affects one’s personal identity and relationship with God, how it affects intimate relationships and vision of marriage, how it leads to anxiety, anger, sin and temptation, and how to foster forgiveness and family boundaries. One night will feature eucharistic adoration with live music.

Life-Giving Wounds is a non-profit Catholic organization that helps young adults and adults with divorced and separated parents give voice to their pain and find deep spiritual healing.

The cost is $75 through Sept. 20, and $100 after Sept. 20. College students pay $50. The cost includes a retreat guide and journal. To register, go to lifegivingwounds.org/onlineretreat.

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Retreats and Programs

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., Rachel Waltz presenting, $60. Due to the sensitivity of this topic, participants are asked to commit to all four sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs.  Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org,  317-788-7581.

October 6

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

October 10, 11, 17

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. One in Christ marriage preparation retreat, Oct. 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Oct. 11 from 10:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Oct. 17 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., all sessions required, $220. Registration and information: oicindy.com.

October 16-17

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. A Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m. – Sat. 5:30 p.m., facilitated by associate director Judy Ribar, private room for one night, two meals, all materials, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

October 20-22

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. The Voice of God in Creation, Tue. 7 p.m. – Thur. 7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, includes liturgies, group sessions, individual direction, quiet prayer, private room for two nights, six meals and all materials, $235. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

October 23-25

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Faith in Times of Uncertainty, Men’s Retreat Fri. 7 p.m. – Sun. 11:30 a.m., Conventual Father Vincent Petersen facilitatingr, private room for two nights, four meals, $215; commuters with four meals, $125; online through Zoom, $75. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

October 24

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. SoulCollage®, 7-9 p.m., presented by Lisa Heckaman and Lisa Hess, includes lunch and materials, $110. Registration:  www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs.  Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org,  317-788-7581.

October 29

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.

October 31

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, 8:30 a.m.-noon, associate director Judy Ribar facilitating, ages 50 and older, presentations, $30, donation requested for online participants. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.

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