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The Coming Week

October 5

Marian University, chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass. Information: rhumper69@yahoo.com.

October 6

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Franciscan St. Francis Health, 27th annual “Walk to Remember” for families grieving from infant loss, 11 a.m. Information: 317-528-5199.

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Altar Society, craft fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-271-5234 or barnett8739@att.net.

October 7

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Respect Life Sunday, Mass, 1 p.m., Central Indiana Life Chain, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1521 or mbarnes@archindy.org.

Franklin County Courthouse, 459 Main St., Brookville. Life Chain, 2-3 p.m.

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. “Living Rosary for Respect of All Life,” 7 p.m. Information: 317-838-7722 or kswaner@saintsusanna.com.

Vigo County Courthouse, 121 Oak St., Terre Haute. Life Chain, 2-3:30 p.m.Holy Family Parish, Main St., Oldenburg. “Fall Festival,” 9 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners, games. Information: 812-934-3013.

St. Joseph Parish, Clark County, 2605 St. Joe Road West, Sellersburg.“Fall Festival,” 11 a.m., turkey shoot, food, games, quilts. Information: 812-246-2512.

Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, garden, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Barbecue dinner, 5 p.m., $40 per person, reservations required. Information: 812-535-2932 or rmorton@spsmw.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Our Lady of the Table–Mary and the Eucharist,” Benedictine Father Meinrad Brune, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 9

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

October 11

Primo Banquet and Conference Center, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Franciscan

St. Francis Health, Spirit of Women program, Girls’ Night Out, “Reinvention through Fashion–Creating Image Confidence with New Fashion Trends,” 6-8:30 p.m., $10 per person, reservations required. Information: 317-528-5866.

Chef Joseph’s Connoisseur Room, 115 E. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Italian Heritage Society of Indiana, Columbus Day Dinner, 7-9 p.m. $60 per person. Information: 317-767-7686 or www.Italianheritage.org.

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Speaker series, “Chews and Views–Faithful Citizenship,” Glenn Tebbe, executive director, Indiana Catholic Conference, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-838-7722 or kswaner@saintsusanna.com.

October 12-13

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. “Oktoberfest,” food, music, 5 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-784-5454.

October 13

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, parking lot, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Taste of Italy,” street festival, Italian food, music, 3 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-636-4478.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Year of Faith–Reflection Day,” continental breakfast and lunch served, tours of house and grounds, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free-will offering, Mass, 4 p.m., Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator, celebrant. Information: 317-545-7681 or Fatima@archindy.org.

St. Philip Neri Parish, 550 N. Rural St., Indianapolis. “Philipfest 2012,” Mass, 5 p.m., dinner following Mass, $30 per person in advance or $35 per person at the door. Information: 317-631-8746.

Rama Service Station, 560 N. State Road 135, Greenwood. “America Needs Fatima,” rosary rally, noon. Information: 317-882-1970.

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. “America Needs Fatima,” rosary crusade, noon.

October 14

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. “St. Andrew Fest,” homecoming, Mass, 4:30 p.m., dinner, entertainment, games, 5:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-546-1571.

Marian University, theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Pax Christi Indianapolis and Center for Interfaith Cooperation, public discussion, “Moral Implications of Public Budgets,” Most Precious Sister Mary Wendeln, presenter, panel discussion following presentation, 7-8:30 p.m., no charge. Information: http.//www.paxchristiindy.org.

October 17

Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “Heaven, Hell and … Purgatory?” 7 p.m. Information: tracanelli_@yahoo.com or 812-379-9353, ext. 241.

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General Announcements

New grant applications for parish funds are now available from the archdiocese

The archdiocesan Finance Office and Office of Stewardship and Development have consolidated and streamlined the process for awarding grant dollars to the parishes, schools and agencies of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Through the generosity of the parishioners of the archdiocese, there are now three endowment funds that support an annual or twice-annual grant-awarding process.

Applications are now available for the grants.

The three endowments are:

• Home Mission Endowment Fund, which is used to support parishes and schools that qualify as home missions;
• Growth and Expansion Endowment Fund, which is used to support growth and expansion initiatives throughout the archdiocese in parishes, schools and agencies; and
• James P. Scott Endowment Fund, made possible by a generous gift from James P. Scott, which will be used to support capital needs in the archdiocese.

Grant applications for the fall review process are due on Oct. 31.

For more information or to download the grant application form, log on to www.archindy.org/finance.

Send questions to Stacy Harris at sharris@archindy.org.

Catholic Charities to host ‘Intake Day’ for immigrants eligible for deferred action

Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services and the Local Organizing Committee at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis are hosting an “Intake Day” for immigrants eligible to apply for deferred action.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 6 in the cafeteria at St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road.

The Obama administration announced on June 15, 2012, that it will stop deporting young adults who came to the U.S. as children, and it will use its administrative authority to grant, on a case-by-case basis, deferred action and work authorization to young people.

Those who will be eligible for such deferred action for two years—subject to renewal—include people who arrived in the U.S. before age 16 and younger than 30, have been in the U.S. for at least five continuous years, graduated from a U.S. high school or earned a general education degree (GED) or served in the U.S. armed forces, and “have not been convicted of a felony offense, significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor offenses or pose a threat to national security or public safety.”

There is no deadline to apply for deferred action.

Catholic Charities recommends that each person take their time, collect all of the required documents, and fill out the application completely and correctly.

(For more information about what to bring to the meeting, log on to www.archindy.org/cc/refugee/news.html. For questions, call 317-236-1596, the Spanish help line, or 317-236-1517, the English help line.)

St. John Academy alumnae will gather for Mass and reunion brunch on Oct. 14

The St. John Academy Alumnae Reunion will take place on Oct. 14 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis.

The reunion will begin with Mass at 11 a.m. and continue with a brunch at the Indiana Convention Center across the street from the historic church.

Particular recognition will be given to the classes of 1942, 1947, 1952 and 1957 as well as all the early classes up to 1941.

Friends of the academy, including clergy, former students and spouses, are invited to attend the Mass and brunch.

St. John Academy was opened in 1859 adjacent to St. John the Evangelist Church, and was closed in 1959.

For more information, call Mary Jane (Maxwell) Biro at 317-780-7087.

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Retreats and Programs

October 7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis.“Working Hands and Healing Hearts–A Prayer Shawl Ministry,” Beth Hirtzel, presenter, 2-6 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–The Man Born Blind,” Franciscan Sister Clare Teixeira, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection,” Father Michael McKinney, presenter, $38 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

October 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “A Taste of Fatima,” day of celebration and guided meditation, Father James Farrell, presenter, Mass, 4 p.m., Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator, concelebrant, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

October 15

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.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove.

“Catholic Identity and Power of the Holy Spirit,” session three of four, Benedictine Sister Sharon Bierman, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

October 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Contemplative Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per session. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 19

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Come and See” vocation retreat, single women ages 18-44. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or vocations@benedictine.com.

October 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection: Ignatian Spirituality–The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” Father Peter Marshall and Mary Schaffner, presenters, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $38 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

October 21

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.

October 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms–Treasures of Motherhood,” Mary Jo Thomas Day, presenter, $35 per person, child care available. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

October 22-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Priests’ Retreat: The Biblical Prophets–What They Have to Say to Priests Today,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 26-28

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis.“Male Spirituality 101.” Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: www.WorldwideMarriageEncounter.

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