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The Coming Week
November 14-16
Roncalli High School, Fine Arts Center, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. “The Sound of Music,” Thurs., Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $7 adults, $3 Roncalli students and children under 14 years old. Information: 317-787-8277.
November 15
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders for Total Success,” Gina Kuntz Fleming, superintendent of Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, donate canned goods for St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship 6:30 p.m., Mass 7 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.
Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, movie night, “Les Misérables,” young adults ages 21-35, 7 p.m. Information: 317-592-4067 or ksahm@archindy.org.
November 16
Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Athletic Booster Club, chili cook-off and ho-down, 7 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-251-1451 or bishopchatard.org.
Father Louis Gootee Council Knight of Columbus, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. 3rd Annual SIP for Scholarships, 6-8 p.m., $10 per person, must be 21. Information: 317-460-8488 or council13105@indianakofc.org.
November 17
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Organ recital, Tom Nichols, organist; Danielle Hartman, guest artist soprano, 2 p.m., reception following recital. Information: 317-786-2261.
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
November 20
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus, Theology on Tap, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” 6:30 p.m. socialize, 7:30 p.m. presentation. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241 or tracanelli_stb@yahoo.com.
November 21
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Hendricks County 4-H Conference Center, 1900 E. Main St., Danville. Hendricks County, Right to Life banquet, 6-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-632-2242 or irtl@protectinglife.com.
November 22-23
St. Augustine Home, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Little Sisters of the Poor, rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: littlesistersofthe
poorindianapolis.org.
November 23
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.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INNspired Gift Shop, pre-Black Friday sale spectacular, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.
November 28
Our Lady of Lourdes School, 30 S. Downey Ave., Indianapolis. Irvington Community Thanksgiving dinner, delivered meals available, noon-2 p.m., volunteers needed. Information: 317-356-7291 or parishsecretary@ollindy.org.
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General Announcements
Join Race for Vocations team, register for Mini-Marathon before cost rises on Dec. 1
Sponsored by the Office of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry and the Vocations Office of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, the Race for Vocations welcomes people of all ages to run or walk in the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon or the Finish Line 500 Festival 5K on May 3, 2014, to both promote and pray for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, sacred married life and sacred single life.
While there is no charge to join the Race for Vocations team, the cost to register for the Mini-Marathon or 5K increases on Dec. 1. Prior to that, registration for the Mini-Marathon is $60, and $35 for the 5K. Beginning on Dec. 1, the cost for registering for the Mini-Marathon is $75, and $40 for the 5K.
For more information and to register for the Mini-Marathon or 5K, log on to http://raceforvocations.org or contact Matt Faley at mfaley@archindy.org.
Marriage on Tap hosts Catholic psychologist John Cadwallader on Nov. 16
Catholic psychologist and licensed mental health counselor John Cadwallader will be the guest speaker for Marriage on Tap at Sahm’s Tavern, 433 N. Capital Ave. in Indianapolis, from 7-9:30 p.m. on Nov. 16.
Cadwallader will discuss building and maintaining a healthy marriage with a special focus on “A couple’s survival guide for the holiday season.”
Marriage on Tap, a ministry sponsored by St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, is designed as a relaxed, informative “date night” for couples of all ages and marriages of all lengths to enjoy food, fellowship and helpful talks by Catholic speakers.
Ample free parking is available for this event.
To register, log on to www.stluke.org. The cost is $35 per couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. Additional items may be ordered from the menu.
Dr. Ray Guarendi of EWTN to speak at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis
Dr. Ray Guarendi, author and nationally syndicated EWTN radio and television host, will speak in Doyle Hall at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave. in Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on Nov. 16.
Guarendi will discuss using small steps to build better relationships.
The cost for the event is $15 per person or $25 per couple, and includes lunch at noon.
For details or to register by phone, call Carole at 317-225-8902 or e-mail carolewill@hotmail.com, or call the parish office at 317-283-5508.
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Retreats and Programs
November 17
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee talk: Called to Celebrate Our Place at the Table, Dick and Millie Moorman, presenters, Mass 9:30 a.m., program following Mass 10:45 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “What is Ignatian Spirituality and the Examen Prayer?” Fr. 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 23
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Vulnerability: Opening to the Sacred, Franciscan Sr. Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person, $30 for CEU credit. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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.
December 2
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Faith Building Institutions (FBI), 5:15 p.m., $30 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 6-8
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “From Darkness to Light: A weekend retreat for those who grieve,” Fr. Jim Farrell, Mary Weber and Marilyn Hess, presenters, $159 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Meditation, Contemplation and Creativity retreat, Lance Brunner, Ph.D., presenter. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 7
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Thomas Merton Retreat, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mass and Morning Prayer, 9 a.m., $55 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 12
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Visio Divina: Birth of Christ, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $30 per person includes dinner and reflection guide book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 13
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Friday Night Film Series, “Les Miserables,” 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 14
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Praying with Icons, Rev. Karen E. Scherer, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 15
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Called to Compassion, Franciscan Sr. Clare Teixiera, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 18
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
December 19
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.
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