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The Coming Week
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 Indianapolis Marion County Public Libraries, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
Dawson’s, 1464 Main St., Indianapolis. Holy Trinity School, Class of 1952, 60th anniversary reunion, 5 p.m. Information: 317-598-1184.
Precious Blood Parish, 1385 W. 6th St., Jasper, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Picnic, family style dinners, $11 adults, $5 children, quilts, games, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-482-4461 or bhopf@evdio.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.
August 23
Fairview Presbyterian Church, 4609 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Indianapolis, monthly caregiver support group, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-261-3378 or mwoodsworth@archindy.org.
August 23-25
St. Ann Parish, 6350 Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, rides, games, food, 5-11 p.m. Information: 317-821-2909.
August 24
St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Gospel Fest and comedy, “Men in Fire,” gospel singers, 6:30 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 317-632-9349.
August 24-25
Prince of Peace Parish, 413 E. Second St., Madison. “Community Festival,” Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, 201 W. State St., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, rides, games. Information: 812-265-4166.
August 25
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., $15 pre-registration, $45 pre-registration family of three or more, “Fall Kick-Off Fest,” food, music, games, movies, $1 adults, under 21 free, 4-11 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.
Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Picnic, 11 a.m.-midnight, chicken dinner, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-8817.
August 25-26
St. Mary Parish, 302 E. McKee St., Greensburg. Parish festival, Sat. adult night, 5:30 p.m., Sun. family festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, games. Information: 812-663-8427.
August 26
St. Paul Parish, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Ladies Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-623-2349.
August 31
St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.
August 31-September 2
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. “Fall Festival,” food, rides, games, Fri. 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-244-9002.
August 31-September 3
Sacred Heart Parish, gymnasium, 558 Nebeker St., Clinton. “Spaghetti Dinner,” 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Information: 765-832-8468.
September 2
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 9995 E. Base Road, Enochsburg. Parish festival, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-934-2880.
September 3
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 4791 E. Morris Church St., Morris. “Labor Day Picnic,” chicken dinner, games, food, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-934-6218.
St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, Brookville. “Labor Day Festival,” 10 a.m.-7 p.m., country style chicken dinner, 10:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m., quilts, games. Information and reservations: 812-623-3670.
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General Announcements
Mass and social for separated and divorced Catholics is set for Aug. 31
The archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries will sponsor a “Family Mass and Social” for separated and divorced Catholics at 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 at St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., in Indianapolis.
Those interested in attending the Mass are invited to gather in the narthex of the church any time after 7:30 p.m.
Father Dustin Boehm, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish, is scheduled to be the principal celebrant of the Mass.
Anyone whose lives have been affected by separation or divorce is invited to worship at this Mass.
A social will take place following the liturgy.
For more information, call 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or send an e-mail to dvanvelse@archindy.org. †
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Retreats and Programs
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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