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The Coming Week

August 10-11

Grace Assembly of God, 6822 N. US Hwy 31, Whiteland. Right to Life of Indianapolis, sidewalk counseling training weekend “Reaching the Most Unreachable,” Karen Black Mercer, presenter. Reservations: Truthandcompassonindy.com.

August 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Seventh annual “Missions Helping Missions” bazaar and family picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., buffet, noon-7 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or Fatima@archindy.org.

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

August 11-12

St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford/New Alsace. Parish festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, pork tenderloin dinner, music, Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-623-1094.

August 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Discalced Carmelites Secular Order meeting, noon. Information: 317-545-7681.

Our Lady’s Chapel in the Meadow, Camp Atterbury, Old Hospital Road, Edinburgh. Italian Heritage Society, 22nd annual Italian P.O.W. reunion, Mass, pitch-in picnic, 11 a.m. accetturo1003@gmail.com or jdivia@marian.edu.

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, Lanesville. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-952-2853.

August 14

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Scripture study, 7 p.m., $100 for 30 sessions. Information: 317-241-9169 or jansenml@iquest.net.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

August 15

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

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ School, 3310 S. Meadow Dr., Indianapolis. School and parish community survival and prevention program in the fight against bullying, presenter, Jodee Blanco, New York Times bestselling author, 7 p.m. Information: 317-862-4846.

St. Mary-of-the-Rock, 17440 St. Mary’s Road, Batesville. Annual outdoor Mass at the grotto, rosary and benediction, 7 p.m. Information: 812-934-4165.

August 16

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

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. Adult religious education classes, 7 p.m. Information: 317-291-7014.

St. Joseph University Church, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. Pro-life Mass, 5:15 p.m. Information: mcbroom.tom@gmail.com.

August 17

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “The Public Library–Called to Service in the Community,” Jackie Nytes, CEO of the Indianapolis Marion County Public Libraries, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

August 17-18

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” 5K walk/run, rides, food, music, entertainment, 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 46th and Illinois streets, Indianapolis. “SausageFest,” food, music, Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 6:30-midnight. Information: 317-253-1461.

August 19

Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

St. Pius Parish, County Road 500 E., Sunman. Parish picnic, chicken dinner, mock turtle soup, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-689-4244.

August 20

St. Mark the Evangelist School, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Indianapolis, monthly caregiver support group, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-261-3378 or mwoodsworth@archindy.org.

August 22

Bourbon Street Distillery, 361 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, young adults ages 21-35, program, 7 p.m. Information: mfaley@archindy.org.

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General Announcements

Office of Family Ministries will offer “Divorce and Beyond” program on Aug. 14

The archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries will offer a “Divorce and Beyond” program on Tuesday evenings beginning on Aug. 14 and concluding on Sept. 13.

The sessions will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m, and take place in the Franciscan Room at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis.

“Divorce and Beyond” helps those who have experienced or are experiencing a divorce to gain insight into the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame and guilt, loneliness and pathways to growth.

The $30 registration for the program pays for participant manuals.

To register or for more information, call Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or send her an e-mail at dvanvesle@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

August 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Benedictine Approaches to Hope and Love,” Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Spiritual direction internship program, reflection day, orientation, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Babette’s Feast–A Movie Night with Father Julian Peters,” $20 per person includes a light dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Letter of James,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, 1:15-6 p.m., $45 registration fee. Registrations: www.archindy.org/fatima.

August 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pray All Ways,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Spiritual Reading in Faith,” session one of four, Judith Cebula, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Tools for Good Works,” Benedictine Brother Luke Waugh, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima” monthly Mass, breakfast and social, Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 31-September 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Vatican II–Rediscover the Treasure,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 14-16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Tobit Weekend,” marriage preparation retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

September 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, 1:15-6 p.m., $45 registration fee. Registrations: www.archindy.org/fatima.

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