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The Coming Week
October 25
Knights of Columbus #3433, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. St. Joan of Arc Parish, Holy Family Ministry, social, 6 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-283-5508.
October 25-26
St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eights St., New Albany. Yard and bake sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 812-944-0417.
October 26
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and process through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
November 1
St. Martin of Tours Parish, Sexton Hall, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas holiday bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., crafts, cookies by the pound, food. Information: 765-342-4504.
November 1-2
St. Augustine Home, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Little Sisters of the Poor, Christmas bazaar, Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-415-5767.
November 2
St. Malachy School, gym, 330 N. Green St., Brownsburg. Christmas bazaar and craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 30 vendors, gift baskets, food. Information: 317-852-3195.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower), 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. All class reunion, school tours, 4:15 p.m., Mass, 5 p.m., dinner and program, Marriott East, 7202 E. 21st St. Information: 317-357-8352 or tom@littleflowerparish.org.
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Maria Goretti Parish, 17104 Springmill Road, Westfield (Diocese of Lafayette, Ind.). The Gabriel Project and 1st Choice for Women, Born to Run 5K run/walk, 8:30 a.m., $25 adults, $15 students, register no later than Oct. 31 at https://secure.getmeregistered.com/register.php?event_id=9533&c=. Information: jonschackmuth@live.com.
Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove. First Saturday devotional prayer group, Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Italian gala and social, 5:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
Kordes Retreat Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind., Evansville Diocese. “Exploring the Well of Grief,” Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m., $30 per person, registration due Oct. 30. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or thedome.org/programs.
November 2-3
St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. 23rd Annual craft show and chicken dinner, Sat. crafts, homemade soup, sandwiches, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or stjohndover.org.
November 6
Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus, Theology on Tap, “Literally or Literarily: How do Catholics interpret the Bible?” 6:30 p.m. socialize, 7:30 p.m. presentation. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241 or tracanelli_stb@yahoo.com.
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189.
November 8-9
St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, Ind., Diocese of Lafayette, Healing Hidden Hurts, post abortion healing seminar and training, Fri. seminar, 7 -8:30 p.m., no charge, Sat. facilitator training, $108 per person, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 317-297-7578 or Debbie@healinghiddenhurts.org.
November 9
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.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens, St., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus Council #14449, A Knight in New Orleans, Cajun/Creole dinner to benefit Pro-Life Causes, 5:30 p.m., $25 per person advance or $30 per person at the door. Information: 317-219-5903 or nobulsvilman@comcast.net.
St. Paul Hermitage, chapel, 501 N, 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, Celebration of Light, Memorial Mass, 5 p.m., following Mass until 7:30 p.m., walk the grounds lined with luminaries and enjoy cookies and cider. Information: 317-787-3287.
St. Paul Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle, Christmas bazaar, decorations, crafts, baked goods, chili lunch available, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
November 10
St. Monica School, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. School open house, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Information: 317-255-7153.
St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane NE, Greenville. Spaghetti dinner and Christmas bazaar, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., adults $8 per person, children ages 4-11 $4. Information: 812-364-6646 or saintmichaelschurch.net.
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General Announcements
Day of reflection offered for African-American Catholic women on Nov. 23
The Black Catholic Ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry is offering a day of reflection for African-American Catholic women at Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E 56th St. in Indianapolis, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 23.
“Last Advent, 70 African-American Catholic women attended our day of reflection,” said Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt, director of Black Catholic Ministry for the archdiocese. “We were filled with the Holy Spirit and energized enough to take us to the next year—and here we are again!”
The theme for this year’s conference is “Where Two or Three Are Gathered in My Name,” taken from the Gospel of Matthew 18:20.
The keynote speaker is Adrienne Curry of Christ the King Parish in Lexington, Ky. Curry, who holds a master’s degree in divinity, currently serves as pastoral associate for parish social ministry at Christ the King.
Prior to coming to Lexington in 2012, Curry worked for 15 years in various positions for Catholic Relief Services and the Office for Peace and Justice in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
The check-in time for the event is 10 a.m., with a start time of 10:30 a.m. The day will close with Mass at 4 p.m.
The cost is $16, which includes lunch. T-shirts are also available for $10-12, depending on size.
To register, contact Sister Jannette Pruitt at 317-236-1474. Registration ends on Nov. 13.
Divorce and Beyond sessions offered in Indianapolis on Nov.12-Dec. 17
The annual holiday session of Divorce and Beyond is scheduled for six consecutive Tuesdays at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave. in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. between Nov 12 and Dec. 17.
The sessions will focus on getting through the holidays, with discussions on the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness.
The cost is $30, which includes a book. Register before the sessions begin so materials are available.
For more information or to register, contact Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or e-mail dvanvelse@archindy.org.
Registration forms may be obtained online by logging on to www.archindy.org/family/divorce.html.
Celebration of St. Martin de Porres set for Nov. 3 at St. Monica Parish
The archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry is hosting a presentation, Mass and reception for the feast of St. Martin de Porres at St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road in Indianapolis, starting at 5 p.m. on Nov. 3.
St. Martin de Porres was a Dominican brother who lived from 1579-1639 in Lima, Peru. His father was a Spanish nobleman, and his mother was a freed Panamanian slave of African descent.
He is honored as the “saint for everyone” and for his work as a bridge builder among people of different cultures and ethnicities.
A presentation about the saint titled “St. Martin de Porres: A Saint for Everyone” will be given at 5 p.m., with Mass following at 6 p.m.
At 7 p.m., all are invited to bring an ethnic dish to share at a reception following the Mass.
Conference for those caring for the chronically ill offered on Nov. 7
A conference for those caring for people who are chronically ill will be offered at St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Road in Indianapolis, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 7.
The event, which is sponsored by St. Vincent Hospice and the archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, will feature several speakers.
Dr. Kevin Helms will speak on chronic care and changes in the health care system.
Providence Sister Cathy Campbell will make a presentation on spirituality and holistic approaches to caring for the chronically ill.
Dr. Elaine Voci will look at a 24-hour day, beginning with the end in mind.
Heather Moss, coordinator for the Veteran’s Administration Caregiver Program for Central Indiana, will discuss veteran’s benefits.
The cost of the conference is $25.
Checks should be made payable to “Office of Family Ministries.”
To register, send a check along with your name, address, phone number, e-mail address, organization (if applicable) and parish (if applicable) to: Office of Family Ministry, Health Ministries, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.
For more information, contact Joan LeBeau at 317-236-1475 or e-mail jlebeau@archindy.org.
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Retreats and Programs
October 25-27
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Men’s retreat, “Facing Life’s Giants with David.” Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
October 26
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Creativity, “Card Making,” Franciscan Sr. Kathleen Branham and Joan Horner, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Information: 317-888-1892.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ignatian Retreat/Workshop, Precious Blood Father Timothy Guthridge, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Saints and the Universal Call to Holiness, Benedictine Br. Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 8-10
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Listening to God with a Discerning Ear, Benedictine Fr. Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection on the Psalms, Father William Munshower, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $39 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ways of Grace, “Praying with the Desert Mothers and Fathers: focus on Jesus Prayer,” session three, 7-9 p.m., Benedictine Sr. Jennifer Metchild Horner, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
November 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. What is Ignatian Spirituality and the Examen Prayer?, Father Jeff Godecker and Mary Schaffner, presenters, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $39 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Chat ‘n Chew presentation, “Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted,” Benedictine Sr. Cindy Freese, presenter, lunch 11 a.m., program, noon-1 p.m., $15 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
November 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided day of reflection, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
November 29-December 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “O” Antiphons Retreat, Benedictine Fr. Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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