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The Coming Month
January 12
Monthly Virtual Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
January 20
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
January 21
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese), Indiana March for Life Vigil, 7-9 p.m., eucharistic adoration, praise and worship music, reconciliation, seating limited to 200 participants due to COVID-19 restrictions, mask-wearing and social distancing necessary. Registration required: vigilforlifecarmel2021.eventbrite.com.
St. Joseph Church, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
January 22
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Indiana March for Life Mass with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity, 10:30 a.m., mask-wearing and social distancing necessary, seating limited to 250 participants due to COVID-19 restrictions, registration required—must show paper or e-mailed ticket at church entrance. Registration: cutt.ly/IndyMarch4LifeMass. Livestream available at www.facebook.com/stjohnsindy and www.stjohnsindy.org/mass-feed.html .
Georgia St. between Capitol Ave. and Illinois St. near St. John the Evangelist Church, Indianapolis. Indiana March for Life and Rally, noon following Mass, march will proceed to Monument Circle then south lawn of Capitol building, participation limited to 250 due to Marion County COVID restrictions, registration required. Registration and updated information: www.rtlindy.org.
St. John the Evangelist Church parking lot, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. “Moving the Movement” Diaper Drive, diapers for three Indianapolis pregnancy care organizations collected 10 a.m.-2 p.m., financial donations for diaper purchases accepted at cutt.ly/IndyMarch4LifeDiapers.
January 24
St. Matthew School, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. St. Matthew School Open House, 1:30-3:30 p.m., for prospective families. Information: 317-251-3997, ext. 3913, or dsmock@saintmatt.org.
January 30
Vigo County Court House, 3rd St. and Wabash Ave., Terre Haute. Solemn Observance of Roe v. Wade, 2-3 p.m., peaceful prayer gathering, signs provided. Information, Tom McBroom, 812-841-0060 or mcbroom.tom@gmail.com.
February 3
MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.
February 4
The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Building a Climate of Respect,” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays bi-weekly through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web then click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.
February 5
Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.
Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.
February 6
John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.
St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
February 9
Monthly Virtual Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
February 11
Sisters of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Virtual Workshop: Baking Sourdough Bread, via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m., $45 includes instruction materials and sourdough bread starter, register by Feb. 4. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.
The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Responsibility and Blame Game,” 7-8 p.m., Thursdays bi-weekly through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web then click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.
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General Announcements
None listed this week.
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Retreats and Programs
January 18
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Living the Gospel of Non-Violence: In the steps of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in-person or via Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson presenting, $30. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.
January 12
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: cutt.ly/benedictinn_reg. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
January 20
A Good Book and a Glass of Wine virtual event via Zoom, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:30-8 p.m., part one of four (Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10) on Abounding in Kindness by Elizabeth Johnson, $25 for all four sessions, book not included, register by Jan. 16. Registration, information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.
January 22
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, self-guided retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 includes private room, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.
January 23
Mindfulness Retreat, Oldenburg Franciscan Center via Zoom, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.
January 24
Virtual “Mystics & Prayer” Coffee Talk via Zoom: Caryll Houslander, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon., Amy Kistner presenting. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.
January 25
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.
January 29-30
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 7 p.m. Fri. -3:30 p.m. Sat., Carolyn Berghuis presenting, $175 includes meals and room. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
February 1
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.
February 3
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 9:30 a.m.-noon, annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.
February 3
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
February 4
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Havlik Center at Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 6:30-8:30 p.m., annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.
February 8
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.
February 12-14
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic! Valentine Retreat for Married Couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double occupancy. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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