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The Coming Month

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., $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.

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, check-in 11 a.m., walk starts at noon, 12th annual event in memory of Katie Lynch benefitting families affected by childhood cancer, 1-mile route from Roncalli High School football field to St. Jude Parish pavilion, $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.

May 14

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.

May 15

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

May 16

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

May 18

St. Christopher Parish parking lot, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. 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.

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General Announcements 

Disabilities Awareness Mass set for April 28 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral

The archdiocese’s annual Disabilities Awareness Mass will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on April 28. A reception will follow across the street at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St.

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will preside at the Mass. Those from the special needs community will serve in liturgical roles during the Mass, such as ushers, lectors and altar servers.

The Disabilities Awareness Mass is sponsored by the Disabilities Ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Catechesis. All are invited to the Mass and reception.

For more information, contact Disabilities Ministries coordinator Jenny Bryans at 317-236-1448 or jbryans@archindy.org.

To learn more about catechesis for persons with special needs in the archdiocese, visit www.archindy.org/specialneeds.

 

Saint Meinrad Archabbey to offer Sunday rosary procession pilgrimages throughout May at Our Lady of Monte Cassino Shrine

Saint Meinrad Archabbey is offering several pilgrimage opportunities in the form of rosary processions at its Our Lady of Monte Cassino Shrine each Sunday in May at 2 p.m. Central Time. The shrine is located at 13312 Monte Cassino Shrine Road in St. Meinrad, one mile east of the Archabbey off State Road 62.

Considered “pilgrimages” in the sense of traveling to a sacred place out of devotion and a desire to grow in holiness, each event will begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The services end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Homily presenters and topics for the pilgrimages are:

• May 5: Benedictine Father Sean Hoppe, “Pokrova—Under the Veil of Mary”
• May 12: Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak, “Mary, Assumed Body and Soul into Heaven”
• May 19: Benedictine Brother Gregory Morris: “Mary: Witness, Prophet, and Temple of the Holy Spirit”
• May 26: Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, “Mary and the Trinity.”

Dedicated in 1870 and completed in 1873, the shrine’s design is based on a picture of an early shrine of Our Lady of Einsiedeln in Einsiedeln, Switzerland, the motherhouse of Saint Meinrad Archabbey. The monks of the archabbey named the local shrine Monte Cassino after the abbey in Italy where St. Benedict lived in the sixth century.

Rosary pilgrimages are offered at Monte Cassino Shrine in May and October, months dedicated to the Blessed Mother.

For more information on the rosary pilgrimages, contact Krista Hall, Saint Meinrad director of communications, at 812-357-6480 or via e-mail at khall@saintmeinrad.edu.

 

Benedict Inn gift shop final closing sale to take place on April 27 and Mon.-Fri. through May 17

Shop INN-Spired, located in the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, is holding its final closing sale. The sale begins on April 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., then continues on Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through May 17.

Everything in the shop must be sold. The shop sells books, music, unique gifts, religious items and jewelry. Many items have been prayerfully made by the sisters. All items will be marked down 50%-85%.

The gift shop will officially close with the Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center on May 31 to make way for the new Our Lady of Grace Monastery being built for the Sisters of St. Benedict.

For more information or to inquire about possible Saturday hours, call 317-788-7581. †

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Retreats and Programs

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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