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The Coming Month

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

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.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Annual Spring Prayer Breakfast, 8:45-10:30 a.m., for those experiencing grief, Hosparus Health grief counselor Samantha Schwindel presenting, free, register by April 15. Information, registration: 812-945-2374, deaconjeff@olphna.org.

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.

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 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, one-three participants: 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. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Together in Holiness Marriage Enrichment Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $64 couple, $40 individual, online registration ends April 25, child care $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

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, 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 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 3-4

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, herbs, cut flowers. Information: spsmw.org/events, 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org.

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 separation, $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. Information, registration: marriageandfamily.archindy.org/lgw, gross@archindy.org, 317-592-4007.

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 parking lot, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

May 5

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Katie’s Walk for Hope, noon, 12th annual event in memory of childhood cancer victim Katie Lynch benefitting families affected by childhood cancer, $15 students, $25 adults, $125 family. Information, registration: 317 502-1979, tinyurl.com/katies5K2024, katies5kwalk@gmail.com.

May 7

Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Prayer on Mary, the Mother of Jesus,” for single Catholic women ages 18-42, via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., seventh day of each month. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

May 9-11

St. Joseph Parish, 228 E. Hendricks St., Shelbyville. Spring Festival, Thurs. 6-9 p.m., Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., food, beer garden, $2,000 raffle, rides and amusements by Poor Jack, free admission. Information: 317-398-8227, kellie@sjsshelbyville.org.

May 11

St. John Paul II Parish, 2253 W. St. Joe Road, Sellersburg. Supporting Your Spouse’s Dreams, presented by internationally known singer Steve Angrisano and his wife Jenni, last of “Three Great Dates” events sponsored by Catalyst Catholic in New Albany Deanery, $20 per person, includes dinner, childcare available, registration required by May 5. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/3dates.

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General Announcements 

Programs honoring Earth Day will take place in Columbus, Oldenburg and Saint Mary-of-the Woods

Three locations in central and southern Indiana reported their Earth Day celebrations and programs to The Criterion.

An Earth Day Festival will be held at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 20.

The festival includes nature shows, kids’ activities, craft demonstrations, exhibits, tours of the facility’s organic gardens, alpaca and horse barns, as well as a bake sale.

Admission is free, though donations will be accepted. For more information, contact the White Violet Center at 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org or White-Violet.org.

An Earth Day display will be presented in the courtyard at St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., in Columbus, on April 20 following the 5 p.m. Mass, and on April 21 following the 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Masses. In the event of inclement weather, the display will be moved to the parish hall.

St. Bartholomew Parish will also offer “Our Common Home: An Earth Day Concert” in the church at 6 p.m. on April 22. Sponsored by St. Bartholomew’s Music Ministry and Care for Our Common Home Ministry, the concert will feature the St. Bartholomew Adult and Children’s Choirs directed by Dr. Bogdan Minut, and the Fairlawn Presbyterian Chancel Choir directed by Dr. Mirabella Minut. The concert is free, though donations will be accepted.

For information on these events, contact St. Bartholomew Parish at 812-379-9353.

A program called “E.A.R.T.H. (Energy Awareness for Rural Towns and Homes)” will take place at Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., in Oldenburg, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on April 27.

Led by Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, Peter Schubert and Kathryn Lisinicchia, the program looks at renewable energy solutions for houses and facilities in rural communities. Sister Claire and her team, Solarize Indiana Southeast, have facilitated 33 homeowners and two businesses to install solar panels in predominantly small rural communities in four neighboring counties.

The cost is $30. To register, call 812-933-6437 or go to oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

 

Learn the basics of evangelization at special workshop on April 27 in Nashville

The archdiocesan Office of Evangelization will offer an Evangelization 101 Workshop at St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McClary Road, in Nashville, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 27.

Featuring guest speaker Dominican Father Simon Felix Michalski, parochial vicar at St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington, the workshop is open to all those interested in learning more about evangelization: parishioners, parish leaders, ministry leaders and members of existing parish evangelization teams.

The program will provide core concepts of how to evangelize, including the basics on how to pray, how to share personal faith stories, and how to form evangelization teams and small discipleship groups which help parishes grow in faith. The day will include developing best practices, action steps and the framework to begin goal setting.

The event costs $20. Attendees may self-pay or contact their parish to see if it will assume the cost. Registration is required by April 22.

For more information or to register, contact Anita Bardo, archdiocesan evangelization coordinator, at 317-236-1466 or abardo@archindy.org.

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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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