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The Coming Month

October 31

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m., supporting adult literacy in Haiti, $25, walk-ups welcome. Information: 812-378-0697 or saleeb9287@att.net. Register: cutt.ly/Polidor5K.

Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Fatima Council, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, and Knights of Columbus-St. Pius Council, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Beatification of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney Livestream Event, 11 a.m., all invited, mask required, social distancing observed, free. Information: Christopher Love, chris.love3228@gmail.com for Post Road location, or Eric Smith, smithed16@earthlink.net for 71st Street location.

November 1-3

Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Church, 7335 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Forty Hours Devotion, Sun. noon-10 p.m., Mon. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Tues. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., eucharistic adoration for feasts of All Saints and All Souls and on election day. Information: nativityindy.org/adoration, 317-357-1200.

November 1

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Soldiers for Peace Rosary Walk, after 11:30 a.m. Mass, mask required. Information: Mary Ann Evans, soldiersforpeacerosary@gmail.com or 317-985-1950.

November 2

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

November 4

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.

November 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel presiding, 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.

November 7

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

St. 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.

November 8

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Fall Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., adult dinner $12, child dinner $6, mega split-the-pot raffle. Information: 812-576-4302 or emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

November 10

Sisters of Providence virtual “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.

November 11

“Stress Management and Coping in a COVID World” webinar via Zoom, 10-11 a.m., hosted by archdiocesan Catholic Charities-Social Concerns Ministry, addresses the symptoms and causes of stress and practical tools to cope with anxiety and depression; free, registration required. Registration: cutt.ly/COVIDcoping. Information: Theresa Chamblee, tchamblee@archindy.org or 317-236-1404.

Simon Bruté College Seminary virtual “Storm the Castle” Bruté Night, 5-7 p.m., for male high school students, pray and talk with seminarians, free. Reservations: mhagenauer@archindy.org.

November 12

St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services “Giving Birth to Hope” virtual fundraiser, 5:30 p.m., free. Registration: cutt.ly/GivingBirthToHope. Information: 317-787-3412.

Knights of St. Johns Hall, 12 W. Wilder St., Greensburg. Bob Rust Memorial Dinner, drive-thru only, sponsored by Decatur County Right to Life, proceeds benefit Safe Haven baby box for Decatur County, includes grilled pork chop or grilled chicken breast, macaroni and cheese, green beans and roll, $10. Information 812-6142528 or decaturcortl@outlook.com.

November 18

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

November 19

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

November 20

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 East 71st Street, Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Society of Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul president Paul Ainslie presenter, Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program after, $15 members, $21 non-members.Information, registration: catholicbusinessexchange.org.

November 21

Annual Corrections Ministry Virtual Conference, “Forgiving with Grace,” sponsored by archdiocesan Corrections Ministry, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., author of Grace from the Rubble and Change of Heart, Jeanne Bishop speaking, time for questions, pre-recorded panel discussion of incarcerated offenders, free, registration required. Registration and information: archindy.org/corrections.

December 2

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.

December 4

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.

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General Announcements 

College seminary offers ‘Storm the Castle’ virtual event for high school males on Nov. 11

Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis will offer a “Storm the Castle” virtual event for high school males throughout the archdiocese from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 11.

The event provides an opportunity for young men at the high school level to pray and talk with men attending the college seminary, where they discern a call to the priesthood through formation while also attending classes at nearby Marian University in Indianapolis.

The event is free, but registration is required.

For more information or to register, contact Maggie Hagenauer, events coordinator for the archdiocesan Office of Priestly and Religious Vocations, at mhagenauer@archindy.org or 317-236-1490.

 

Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortive healing retreat to be offered on Nov. 13-15

A Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion healing retreat will take place in the Kokomo area on Nov. 13-15.

The retreat, a ministry of Project Rachel, is open to anyone who has had an abortion, helped someone get an abortion or who has suffered because of an abortion by a spouse, friend or family member.

Project Rachel, a compassionate and confidential ministry, extends God’s unconditional love and forgiveness to women and men who experience the tragedy of abortion. By offering a safe place for those suffering to be reconciled with God and his Church, Project Rachel helps those suffering after abortion to experience mercy, forgiveness and peace.

Registration is required by Nov. 9.

To register or for more information, contact Jennie at 765-404-9583 or Dave at 765-860-6006. Visit rachelsvineyard.org for testimonies and retreat locations.

 

COVID-19 stress management webinar to be offered on Nov. 11

The archdiocesan Catholic Charities-Social Concerns Ministry will host a webinar on “Stress Management and Coping in a COVID World” from 10-11 a.m. on Nov. 11.

Craig Fall, senior associate director of Catholic Charities Indianapolis, and O’Connell Case, clinical director of Catholic Charities Bloomington, will discuss the symptoms and causes of stress and provide practical tools to cope with the anxiety and depression that can surface during the current coronavirus pandemic.

The webinar is free, but registration is required.

For more information, contact Theresa Chamblee at tchamblee@archindy.org or 317-236-1404. Register online at: cutt.ly/COVIDcoping.

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Retreats and Programs

November 4

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

November 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove, Breaking Free: Coping with Anxiety, 9 a.m.-noon, presented by Rachel Waltz, $40. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

November 8

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Woman to Woman Recovery Retreat for women in AA or Al-Anon. Will include speakers, meetings, panels, yoga, drumming. Information: 812-923-8817.

November 13-15

Kokomo area, Rachel's Vineyard post-abortive healing retreat, for anyone personally affected by an abortion. Registration, information: Jennie, 765-404-9583, or Dave, 765-860-6006.

November 14-15

Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual retreat, Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $75 application fee. Information call: 260-422-0803. Register online at: wwme.org/apply.

November 21

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 West State Road 48, Bloomington. 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

November 23

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.

December 1

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Waiting in Joyful Hope, 6-8:30 p.m., presented by Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, includes dinner, $45. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

December 8

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.

December 12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sunday Advent Scripture Readings: How They Speak to Us, 9-11:30 a.m., presented by Father Jeff Godecker, $35. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

December 15-18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds, $35 per day, overnight stay (depending on availability) additional $28, $9 dinner when available. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima. Spiritual direction available for additional suggested donation, contact Georgene Beiriger, gbeiriger@archindy.org, 317-545-7681, ext. 105.

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