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The Coming Month
November 15-30
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 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.
December 16
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 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. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
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General Announcements
Benedict Inn in Beech Grove to host two Advent programs in December
The Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave. in Beech Grove, will offer two Advent programs in December to enhance preparation for the Christmas season.
Waiting in Joyful Hope is an evening presentation that will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 1.
Presented by Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, this interactive presentation will introduce the people who were part of the Christmas story and explore what it means to “wait in joyful hope” for the season of Christmas.
The event includes dinner and costs $45. Register online at cutt.ly/joyfulhope or contact benedictinn@benedictinn.org or 317-788-7581 for more information.
A Sunday Advent Scripture Readings: How They Speak to Us presentation will take place from 9-11:30 a.m. on Dec. 12.
Father Jeffrey Godecker will speak on how Advent is a special time of preparation for the feast of Christmas. He will show how the Sunday readings help with understanding and preparing hearts for the coming of the birth of Christ.
The program costs $45. Register online at cutt.ly/adventscripture or contact benedictinn@benedictinn.org or 317-788-7581 for more information.
Indiana Right to Life will sponsor two events on Dec. 1 in Carmel
Indiana Right to Life, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the God-given right to life, will hold two events on Dec 1.
The Indiana Right to Life Women’s Luncheon will take place at The Bridgewater Club, 2525 E.161st St., in Carmel (Lafayette Diocese), from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The event will feature speaker Claire Culwell, an adult survivor of abortion. While Claire was adopted into a loving family, in 2009 she learned from her birth mother that she had survived the abortion that took the life of her twin.
The cost for the luncheon is $20. Reservations can be made at irtl.org/luncheon or call 317-413-9123 for more information.
The Indiana Right to Life Christmas Gala will take place at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., in Carmel (Lafayette Diocese), beginning at 6:30 p.m.
The gala will feature pro-life executive film producer James Jones, president of Movie to Movement and the Human Rights Education Organization, who first embraced the pro-life cause when his girlfriend’s parents compelled her to abort their child.
The cost for a table of six guests is $360 and individual tickets are $60. Reservations can be made at irtl.org/gala, or call 317-413-9123 for more information.
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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 13
Virtual Coffee Talk: Native American Spirituality, via Zoom, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Mary Ann Stoffregen, presenter, focuses on Black Elk, Oglala Lakota medicine man and convert to Catholicism, freewill donation. Information: center@oldenburgosf.com. Registration: cutt.ly/BlackElk.
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.
December 26
Sisters of St. Francis, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Audubon Bird Count, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., meet at Michaela Farm, no experience necessary, $10 for lunch. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.
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