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February 15
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Souper Bowl,” see artisans in action, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $15 per person or $25 for two includes lunch and hand crafted bowl. Registration: 317-787-3287.
Marian University, Ruth Lilly Student Center, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Adult programs information meeting, 10 a.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-955-6271 or jlee@marian.edu.
Our Lady of the Greenwood, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Marriage Enrichment Ministry, “Celebrate Romance in Marriage,” 6:30-10:30 p.m., $35 per couple. Information: 317-888-2861 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.
February 16
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
February 19
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
February 20
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday adoration: Interceding for Women Experiencing Crisis Pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.. Information: 317-244-9002 or stjosephschurch@hotmail.com.
February 21
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “The Pope and Capitalism,” presenter Peter Rusthoven, partner of Barnes & Thornburg LLP and former Associate Counsel to President Ronald Reagan, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Pius X Church, 2100 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.
February 22
The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Simply Cabin Fever Party, 5 p.m., $5 per person, please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. Information: 317-632-0619 or slovenianindy@gmail.com.
February 25
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Radio of Indianapolis 10th anniversary celebration, dinner, $60 per person. Information: 317-870-8400.
February 26
The Columbus Bar, 322 4th St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “Could you speak up, Lord?—Listening to God’s voice in your life,” Father Eric Augenstein, presenter, 6:30 p.m. gathering, 7:30 p.m. program. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241.
March 1
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Health Ministry presentation: Serving the health needs of St. Joseph and St. Ann Parishes, luncheon, reservations due no later than Feb. 23. Information: 317-339-6503.
March 1-2
Kokomo High School, 2502 S. Berkley, Kokomo. Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference, “Faith, Hope and Love—Use It or Lose It?,” admission $50 per single adult, $90 per married couple, $30 per teen (not registered with their family, $125 per family. Information: 317-865-9964 or holyfamilyconference.org.
March 5
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.
March 7
St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Young Adult Group, first Friday adoration, 7 p.m., dinner and social, 8 p.m. Information: ksahm@archindy.org.
March 8
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.
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General Announcements
Saint Meinrad will host Black History Lecture on Feb. 18
Greg C. Adams, an archivist at the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, will deliver the annual Black History Lecture in St. Bede Theater at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, at 7 p.m. CST on Feb. 18.
Adams will discuss “The Banjo and the American Experience: Looking Behind the Mask of ‘America’s Instrument.’ ” He will trace the development of what is known as the modern banjo from its African origins through American slavery to the present time.
Adams is an archivist, ethnomusicologist and musician who has been studying the banjo for nearly 20 years. He is a highly acclaimed banjoist of 19th-century “minstrel” era technique (or stroke style down-picking), an accomplished player of “classic banjo” from the turn of the 20th century, and was grand prize winner in the old-time three-finger category at the 2009 Charlie Poole Music Festival.
Currently a contractual processing archivist at the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, he recently co-produced the album, “Classic Banjo from Smithsonian Folkways.” He also serves as an independent archival consultant for the Maryland State Arts Council’s Maryland Traditions Program.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Parking is available at St. Bede Hall and in the Guest House and student parking lots. For more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501.
Second annual ‘Lecture and Irish Coffee Night’ set for March 13 at Cardinal Ritter birthplace in New Albany
The second annual “Lecture and Irish Coffee Night” will be held at the Cardinal Ritter House, 1218 Oak St. in New Albany, at 7 p.m. on March 13.
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, who serves as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will speak about the work of the bishops’ conference, reflect on the papacy of Pope Francis and address the role of ecumenism in the Church as a reflection of the work of the late Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter.
Attendees of the event, hosted by The Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation, may also visit the new Cardinal Ritter Museum.
The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested by March 7.
To make a reservation, call Indiana Landmarks at 812-284-4534.
Right to Life of Indianapolis offers pro-life apologetics training
Right to Life of Indianapolis will be offering two “Pro-Life Apologetics 101” workshops in Indianapolis.
The first offering is geared toward college-aged individuals, young adults and adults. It will be held in the library auditorium at Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 28. There is no cost, but a $5 booklet is available. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
The second offering is geared toward high school students. It will be held in the Student Life Center at Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St. in Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on March 1. The cost is $5, which includes materials. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
The workshops will be led by Michael Spencer, Midwest director of training for the Life Training Institute.
The workshops will equip participants to engage in the battle for life by teaching apologetics and providing the tools needed to educate others and change the culture.
For more information, contact life@rtlindy.org, or call 317-582-1526.
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Retreats and Programs
February 14-16
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Love Is Here to Stay,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Always Loving Our Children,” 4-9 p.m., light dinner, free-will donation. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Clay in the Hands of the Potter, Ron Galyen, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 18
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Oblate Information Night, Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donation. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 19
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 21
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Girls’ Night Out: Women Helping Women, 7-10:30 p.m., $45 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to the Julian Center. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 21-23
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Silent Retreat for Women. $150 covers retreat, room, lunches and dinners. 7 p.m. Feb. 21-2 p.m. Feb. 23. Register by Feb. 19. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
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