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The Coming Month

April 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Free Solar Eclipse Event, 2-4 p.m., $5 donation for solar glasses, snacks and drinks provided. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 9

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

April 17

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

April 18

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

April 19-21

Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. Alice in Wonderland, Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., performed by Agape Theater Company youth actors, tickets $5-$15. Information, tickets: 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com, tinyurl.com/agape-alice24.

April 20

Sidewalk Advocates for Life training, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., location and other details given by phone, $10 for materials, trainees must be available to volunteer as sidewalk advocate or prayer partner at Planned Parenthood facility at 8590 Georgetown Road in Indianapolis during normal business hours Mon.-Fri., register by April 11. Information, registration: Sheryl Dye, smdye1@gmail.com, 317-407-6881.

Sisters of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Earth Day Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., nature shows, kids’ activities, craft demonstrations, exhibits, tours of the organic gardens and horse barns, bake sale, free admission, donations accepted. Information: 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org, WhiteViolet.org.

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Youth Volunteer Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., ages 12-18, assist residents in attending Earth Day Festival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Information, registration: teenvolunteer.sistersofprovidence.org, jluna@spsmw.org, 361-500-9505.

April 20-21

Project Joseph Healing Retreat, post-abortive healing retreat for men, Bloomington area (location given upon registering). Information, registration: dlbangs1@gmail.com, 765-860-6006, projectjosephmidwest.org.

St. Bartholomew Parish courtyard, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Care for Our Common Home: Earth Day Displays, Sat. following 5 p.m. Mass, Sun. following 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses, rain location parish hall, free. Information: 812-379-9353.

April 21

Crane Bay Event Center, 551 Merrill St., Indianapolis. Light in the City Annual Dinner, benefitting Lumen Christi Catholic School, 4-9 p.m., 4 p.m. cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction viewing and bidding, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:45 p.m. program, 7:45 p.m. silent auction closes, 8:25 p.m. silent auction checkout, $125 per person, $1,000 table of eight, register by April 14. Information, registration: lumenchristi.home.qtego.us, 317-632-3174.

April 22

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Our Common Home: An Earth Day Concert, 6 p.m., featuring St. Bartholomew Adult and Children’s Choir and Fairlawn Presbyterian Chancel Choir, free admission, donations accepted. Information: 812-379-9353.

April 25

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Cor Jesu, 7-8 p.m., night of communal prayer, adoration, Benediction and fellowship, free. Information: megt2014@gmail.com.

April 27

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

White River State Park,801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, prices for one-three participants: 5K ages 23 and older $34 through April 26, $39 on site; ages 22 and younger $25; $5 discount per person when registering four or more. One-mile Fun Run: one-three participants: $24.99 through April 26, $29.99 on site; $5 discount per person when registering four or more. Walk-ups welcome. Information, registration: 317-924-5769, ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Evangelization 101 Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., hosted by the archdiocesan Office of Evangelization, $20 (self-pay or contact your parish to see if they will assume the cost), register by April 22. Information: 317-236-1466, abardo@archindy.org.

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Together in Holiness Marriage Enrichment Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., early bird until March 11 $54 couple, $35 individual, after March 11 $64 couple, $40 individual, online registration ends April 25, childcare $5 per child, includes Mass, presentations, lunch, opportunity for adoration and confession. Information, registration: togetherinholiness.org/indianapolis, 832-779-1070, heather@forlifeandfamily.org.

April 27-May 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INN-Spired Final Closing Sale, Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; final sale, all gift shop items marked down 50%-85%, books, jewelry, gifts, religious articles, handmade items. Information: 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 3

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

May 3-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Life-Giving Wounds Retreat, 7 p.m. Fri.-5 p.m. Sun., retreat for adult children of divorce or other marriage dissolution, $275 ages 18 and older, $185 college students or ages 18-25 in need of financial assistance, includes accommodations, materials, meals, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life. Registration: marriageandfamily.archindy.org/lgw, gross@archindy.org, 317-592-4007.

May 3, 4

White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spring Plant Sale, Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., organically grown vegetables, flowers, herbs, cut flowers. Information: spsmw.org/events, 812-535-2930, wvc@spsmw.org.

May 4

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Anne’s Golf Club, 360 E. County Road 350 N., North Vernon. Missy’s Hope Golf Scramble, 8 a.m., benefitting Missy’s Hope Maternity Home, four mulligans, 50/50 draw, lunch provided, $200 per four-person team, hole sponsor $100 with your sign at choice of hole. Information, registration: 812-767-2897, peggydyerbland@yahoo.com, tinyurl.com/missyshopedonate (choose golf scramble from dropdown).  

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. parking lot, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods, linens, furniture, bicycles, helmets locks and backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

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General Announcements 

‘Hats Off to Spring’ luncheon and style show benefiting St. Augustine Home is set for May 1; register by April 19

“Hats off to Spring,” a luncheon and style show benefiting the Little Sisters of the Poor’s St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis, will be held at the Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., in Carmel, Ind., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on May 1.

The event, sponsored by the St. Augustine Home Guild, starts with a social hour with complimentary mimosas and shopping with local vendors who are donating 20% of their proceeds. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, a “Golden Ticket” raffle for a dinner for 10 with wine pairings to be hosted at the Lucas Estate in Carmel, Ind., and lunch during a fashion show featuring the latest styles from the Secret Ingredient of Indianapolis.

The St. Augustine Home is a charitable ministry of the Little Sisters of the Poor serving elderly people of limited means throughout the state.

The cost is $65, and registration is required by April 19.

For more information or to register, call 317-294-1955 or e-mail joannedyer@aol.com.

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Retreats and Programs

April 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 5-7

Sisters of Providence, 1 Providence Pl., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Open – Discover – Blossom: A Retreat for Women, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Providence Sister Mary Montgomery facilitator, $300 includes meals, snacks, accommodations $225 commuter includes meals and snacks. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Holy Boldness: Women Who Have Encountered Jesus, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Catholic author and storyteller Sandra Hartlieb presenting, $75, includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Cardmaking, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham presenting, $50 includes materials and lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Forgiving as We Have Been Forgiven, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Flourishing in Seasons of Surrender: Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Teresa Venatta presenting, $45, includes Mass and lunch. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 22-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests Retreat: The Gospel of Mark—Lessons in Rejection, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, includes separate rooms, meals and materials. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.

April 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. E.A.R.T.H. (Energy Awareness for Rural Towns and Homes), 9:30-11:30 a.m. p.m., Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, Peter Schubert and Kathryn Lisinicchia presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), for young adults ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $55 single, $110 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality 101, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Ignatius Manfredonia presenting, $241 includes room and meals. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1.

May 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Unlock True Happiness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., author and speaker Sandra Hartlieb presenting, $30, Zoom option available. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 31-June 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Celebrate Marriage Getaway Weekend, 5 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., for married couples, Celebrate Marriage founders Tom and Marcy Renken facilitators, includes meals, overnight accommodations, refreshments and snacks, $450 per couple until May 17, $500 per couple after May 17. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 3-6

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Four-Day Directed Retreat: Silence, Reflection and Transformation, 10 a.m. Mon.-2 p.m. Thurs., includes spiritual direction, prayer sessions, accommodations, materials and meals, $475. Information, registration: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

June 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. In Sickness and in Health: Prayer, Covenant, and Healing, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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