December 18, 2020

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The Coming Month

December 18-23

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. BIG Sale in the Little Shop, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays in Dec. 9 a.m.-noon, items marked 50% off original prices, mention seeing this in The Criterion and receive an additional 15% off your purchase of $50 or more. Information: 317-788-7581.

December 27

Airing of “To Know Your Neighbor: Celebrating Religious Diversity in Indiana” documentary on WFYI Channel 20, sponsored by Center for Interfaith Cooperation, 4-5 p.m. Information: 317-318-5304.

2021

January 6

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.

January 12

Monthly Virtual Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

January 20

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

January 21

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

February 3

February 4

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Building a Climate of Respect,” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays bi-weekly through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Log on: carmelthirdoption.org/web then click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

February 5

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.

February 6

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.

February 9

Monthly Virtual Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

February 11

Sisters of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Virtual Workshop: Baking Sourdough Bread, via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m., $45 includes instruction materials and sourdough bread starter, register by Feb. 4. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Responsibility and Blame Game,” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays bi-weekly through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Log on: carmelthirdoption.org/web then click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

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General Announcements

Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Society creates virtual food drive

The Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Society has created a “virtual food drive” at cutt.ly/SVdPFoodOnline. The site offers donors the ability to contribute much-needed items for the organization’s food pantry in a safe, contact-free manner anywhere, anytime—especially during the ongoing pandemic when those in need of food assistance have increased well-beyond the pantry’s usual 3,000 families a week.

On the virtual food drive site, a depiction of grocery shelves displays milk, eggs, peanut butter, canned tuna, pasta, canned vegetables, macaroni and cheese, soup, rice and canned fruit, or the option to feed a family of four for one week or to make a financial donation.

Donors use their mouse (via computer) or finger (via cell phone) to select and drag an item to an area resembling a self-checkout kiosk in a store. Once the item is “scanned,” it moves to an area on the screen representing a receipt.

When all of the desired items appear on the “receipt,” the user selects “Checkout” to complete the purchase.

Online instructions are available in the upper right corner of the virtual food drive screen. To remove the instructions from the screen, simply tap or click on the displayed instructions.

For more information, send an e-mail to philanthropy@svdpindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

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 oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

December 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.

2021

January 4

January 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 9:30 a.m.-noon, annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 7

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Havlik Center at Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 6:30-8:30 p.m., annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 9

Virtual Forgiveness Retreat via Zoom, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Bernice Stenger facilitating, $25. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A New Day of Hope for 2021, in-person or via Zoom, 9 a.m.-noon, Judy Ribar presenting, $30. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

January 11

January 18

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Living the Gospel of Non-Violence: In the steps of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in-person or via Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson presenting, $30. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

January 12

Benedict Inn Retreat & 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 $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: cutt.ly/benedictinn_reg. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

January 20

A Good Book and a Glass of Wine virtual event via Zoom, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:30-8 p.m., part one of four (Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10) on Abounding in Kindness by Elizabeth Johnson, $25 for all four sessions, book not included, register by Jan. 16. Registration, information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 22

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, self-guided retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 includes private room, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 23

Mindfulness Retreat, Oldenburg Franciscan Center via Zoom, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 24

Virtual “Mystics & Prayer” Coffee Talk via Zoom: Caryll Houslander, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon., Amy Kistner presenting. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 25

January 29-30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 7 p.m. Fri. -3:30 p.m. Sat., Carolyn Berghuis presenting, $175 includes meals and room. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 1

February 3

Benedict Inn Retreat & 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 $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 3

Benedict Inn Retreat & 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 $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 4

February 8

February 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic! Valentine Retreat for Married Couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double occupancy. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day for Couples: Friendship in The Lord, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson presenting, married and unmarried couples welcome, $100 per couple includes two meals. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

February 17

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Grace: An Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Karen Byerly presenting, $60, includes lunch. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 18

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, first of six stand-alone sessions (Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, $25 for all six, register by Feb. 15. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

February 19

February 20

Second Half of Life virtual program via Zoom, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

February 21

Virtual “Mystics & Prayer” Coffee Talk via Zoom: Raimon Panikkar, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon., Bruce Garrison presenting. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

February 22

February 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, first of six stand-alone sessions (March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25 per session, $125 for six sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 24-March 31

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Companions on the Journey, first of six sessions (March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31), 7-8:30 p.m., United Methodist minister Tracey D. Leslie presenting, $130 for six sessions, includes book. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 25

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, second of six stand-alone sessions (March 4, 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by Feb. 22. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

March 2

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, second of six stand-alone sessions (March 9, 16, 23 and 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs . Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org , 317-788-7581.

March 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Preparing for Holy Week Retreat, Benedictine Father Jeremey King presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 3

March 4

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, third of six stand-alone sessions (March 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by March 1. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

March 9

Benedict Inn Retreat & 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 $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, third of six stand-alone sessions (March 16, 23 and 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Dr. Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 11

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, fourth of six stand-alone sessions (March 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, $25 for all six, register by March 8. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

March 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic! Second Valentine Retreat for Married Couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double occupancy. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 16

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, fourth of six stand-alone sessions (March 23 and 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 18

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, fifth of six stand-alone sessions (March 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by March 15. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

March 19-21

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sacred Rhythms of Prayer, 9 a.m. Fri. - 1 p.m. Sun., Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moor facilitating, $250 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, fifth of six stand-alone sessions (March 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 25

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, sixth of six stand-alone sessions, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by March 22. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

March 26-28

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being Humble, Being Holy, retreat on St. Benedict’s spiritual teachings, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 28

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Labyrinth Walking: An Ancient Tool for a New Time, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $10, register by March 25, limited spaces available. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event

March 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, sixth of six stand-alone sessions, 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 31-April 4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Holy Week Experience, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert presenting, $465 single, $735 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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