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The Coming Month

November 7-30

Becky’s Place virtual Run for Hope 5K, cost includes T-shirt, $20 for in-person race packet pick-up at 1108 5th St., Bedford, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 19 and 24, $30 to have race packet mailed, register online through Nov. or in person per time and date above. Information, registration: beckysplacebedford.org.

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

Great Lakes Gabriel Project “With God all Things Are Possible” virtual banquet, 7 p.m., 40 Days for Life founder David Bereit speaking, free. Registration: WithGod2020.com.

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 14

Huber Winery Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Rd, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, 7 p.m., hybrid event with limited capacity attendance and livestream broadcast of the raffle. Information: www.stecharities.org.

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 1

Becky’s Place virtual Open House, 7-8 p.m., Facebook livestream tour, interviews from Catholic Charities Bloomington women’s homeless shelter in Bedford, free. Information: 812-275-5773 or chayes@ccbin.org.

The Bridgewater Club, 2525 East 161st St., Carmel (Lafayette Diocese). Indiana Right to Life Women's Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., abortion survivor Claire Culwell  speaking, $20. Reservations: irtl.org/luncheon. Information: 317-413.9123.

Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel (Lafayette Diocese). Indiana Right to Life Christmas Gala, 6:30 p.m., pro-life executive film producer/president of Movie to Movement and the Human Rights Education Organization James Jones speaking, table for six guests $360, individual reservations $60. Reservations: irtl.org/gala. Information: 317-413.9123.

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.

December 5

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop Inn-spired Annual Christmas Sale and Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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.

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

December 8

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.

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General Announcements 

Becky’s Place to host virtual open house and fun run, sell calendars in Nov. and Dec.

Becky’s Place, a ministry of Catholic Charities Bloomington, will offer three opportunities to learn about and support its mission in November and December.

Becky’s Place, located in Bedford, provides shelter and assistance for women with children who are experiencing homelessness and moving toward a life of self-sufficiency.

Its virtual Run for Hope 5K will take place the entire month of November. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Participants may run or walk the 5K (3.1-mile) distance inside or outside sometime during the month and need not complete the full distance at once.

The cost, which includes a T-shirt, is $20 if picking up the race packet in person, or $30 to have the race packet mailed. In-person registration and packet pickup are available at 1108 5th St. in Bedford from 4-6 p.m. on Nov. 19 and Nov. 24.

For further information or to register online, go to cutt.ly/run4hope or contact Corrina Hayes at 812-275-5773 or chayes@ccbin.org.

Also starting in November, 2021 calendars benefiting Becky’s Place and the Men’s Warming Shelter in Bedford will go on sale for $20. The calendars can be ordered online at BeckysPlaceBedford.org.

Lastly, Becky’s Place virtual Christmas Open House will stream live on the organization’s Facebook page at facebook.com/beckysplacebedford from 7-8 p.m. on Dec. 1. The free broadcast will include a tour of the homeless shelter and interviews with special guests.

For information on the open house, call Corrina Hayes at 812-275-5773 or e-mail chayes@ccbin.org.

 

Sisters of Providence to host multi-faith unity retreat on Nov. 15

A “Unity Retreat Afternoon for Daughters and Sons of Abraham” will take place at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, in St. Mary-Of-The-Woods, from 1:15-4:15 p.m. on Nov. 15.

The retreat event will be hosted by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in collaboration with the Interfaith Council of the Wabash Valley. Providence Sister Paula Damiano and a team of presenters of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths will share their faith through prayer, song, presentations and conversations.

The cost is $15 or a freewill donation. The registration deadline is Nov. 9.

Register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org, or by calling 812-535-2952 or e-mailing provctr@spsmw.org.

 

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities to hold hybrid reverse raffle on Nov. 14

The St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle will take place at Huber Winery Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road in Borden, on Nov. 14. It will be simultaneously broadcast online due to COVID-19 restrictions for in-person attendance. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the raffle, with its simultaneous broadcast, will begin at 7 p.m.

The event includes three separate reverse raffles differing in the cost of chances—$25, $50 and $100. Each of the raffles has a separate payout, and only 200 chances will be sold for each raffle. Chances may be purchased for more than one raffle. Winners need not be present.

All proceeds of the event will benefit the work of St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities in the New Albany Deanery including a homeless shelter for women and children, a family stability program, affordable supportive housing, adoption services, a community distribution program for household needs, a supported living program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and counseling services.

To reserve a seat, request chances or for more information, go to cutt.ly/SECC-revraffle or call 812-949-7305.

 

St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services to host virtual fundraiser on Nov. 12

St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services in Beech Grove will host a virtual “Giving Birth to Hope” fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 12.

During the program, hear adoption journey stories and testimonies about the loving works of the organization.

To register, go to cutt.ly/GivingBirthToHope.

For more information about St. Elizabeth/Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services, call 317-787-3412 or go to www.givingbirthtohope.org.

 

St. Louis de Montfort to host free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Nov. 26

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, in Fishers (Lafayette Diocese), is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls and dessert in Craig Willy Hall from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 26. All are welcome.

For more information, call 317-517-4256.

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Retreats and Programs

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 15

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, “Unity Retreat Afternoon for Daughters and Sons of Abraham,” 1:15-4:15 p.m., $15 or free will donation, registration deadline Nov. 9. Registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

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.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Judy Ribar presenting, $40 includes presentation, materials and lunch. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts, 812-923-8817.

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 11

Sisters of St. Francis, 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.

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 Jeffrey Godecker, $35. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Sisters of St. Francis, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Advent Retreat, 9:30-11:30 p.m., led by Sister Olga Wittekind, $25. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, cutt.ly/oldbgprograms.

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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