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The Coming Week
January 11
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.
January 17
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Balancing Faith, Family and Career,” Jim Schellinger, Chairman/CEO of CSO Architects, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.
January 19
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
January 27
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. St. Gianna Center, Creighton FertilityCare introductory session, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-446-4248 or liz.stgiannacenter@gmail.com.
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General Announcements
‘Catholics Returning Home’ program offered at St. Malachy in Brownsburg
St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N. in Brownsburg, will conduct an ongoing series called “Catholics Returning Home” on six consecutive Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. beginning on Jan. 15.
These sessions are for non-practicing Catholics who are seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church.
The sessions will include informal sharing and provide up-to-date information about the Catholic faith.
For more information, call 317-650-5751.
Pen and ink drawings on display at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library
University of Evansville Emeritus Professor of Art William F. Brown will be exhibiting drawings in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, 200 Hill Drive in St. Meinrad, from Jan. 8 through Feb. 28.
Professor Brown’s illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines throughout the country. At the University of Evansville, Brown was chairman of the Art Department from 1998-2011.
This exhibit, titled “Observations in Pen and Ink,” is about space, entryways and pathways, the strength of structures, interiors and exteriors, stone ornamentations and decorations.
Many of the drawings are of spaces observed and recorded in Europe. They invite the viewer to share the excitement of the artist’s encounter with the space.
For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311, or log on to the Archabbey Library’s website at www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
Archdiocesan solemn observance of Roe v. Wade set for Jan. 22 in Indianapolis
The annual archdiocesan local solemn observance of the Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion, will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis, on Jan. 22.
The observance will begin with Mass at noon, followed by a prayerful procession along Meridian Street.
There will be exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for those who wish to remain in the cathedral.
The observance will conclude with Benediction at 2:30 p.m. in the cathedral.
Please note: There will be very limited parking at the Catholic Center and the cathedral. Additional paid parking may be available at Methodist Hospital Visitor Center Parking and other nearby paid public parking lots. Please plan to arrive early.
For more information, e-mail Elizabeth Ricke at ericke@archindy.org or call 317-236-1551.
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Retreats and Programs
January 24
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. “Wholly women, Holy Women.” Retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
January 25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Soul Story: Writing the Spiritual Autobiography,” Susan Yanos, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 5
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Chat ‘n Chew presentation, “Beginning to Plan Your Funeral Service,” Cindy Workman, presenter, lunch 11 a.m., program, noon-1 p.m., $15 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 7-9
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Be Angry But Do Not Sin, Benedictine Br. Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 8
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Married Couples Retreat Day, 9 a.m., $100 per couple includes candlelight dinner and celebration of the Eucharist. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
February 10
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Reflection Day: Spend a Day with God, $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
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 18
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Oblate Information Night, Benedictine Sr. Antoinette Purcell, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donation. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
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.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Silent Retreat for Women. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
February 24
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Retreat in Daily Life, Mary Schaffner, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Art with Heart, Katie Sahm, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
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