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The Coming Month
July 30-August 9
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Foley Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Annual Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, sponsored by Linden Leaf Gifts. Information: 866-996-2947 or lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org.
August 2, 9, 16
St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) Parish Center, St. Therese Room, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. SoulCore Rosary Workout, 6:30-7:15 p.m., prayer and exercise, free. Information: 317-727-1167, joane632003@yahoo.com or soulcore.com.
August 4
MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 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.
August 4, 18
McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, sponsored by archdiocesan Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, speaker series for young adults ages 18-39, every other Wednesday through Aug. 18, free. Information on speakers and topics: indycatholic.org/theology-on-tap. Questions: 317-236-1542.
August 6
Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father James Farrell celebrant, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, 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.
August 7
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.
Clay County Courthouse lawn, 609 E. National Ave., Brazil. Pray USA Prayer Rally, noon, sponsored by Annunciation Parish Legion of Mary, prayers for the country. Information: tana.donnelly@fontier.com.
August 7-8
All Saints Parish, St. Paul campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat. 5 p.m.- midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food stands, live music by Disorderly Conduct, beer garden, raffles, gaming quilts, kiddie land, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, Rediscover Saints religious exhibit, pork tenderloin dinner, Sat. 5-8 p.m., chicken dinner, Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, outdoor dining, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.
August 8
St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Dr., Lanesville. Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., games of chance, quilt raffle, capital prize drawing, cake wheel, 50/50 prize raffle, linen and crafts, silent auction, fried chicken or ham dinner $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-11, outdoor dining or drive-thru, dressing, potato salad, country-style green beans, slaw, noodles, fresh cucumbers, pie. Online auction: harrittgroup.com on July 26. Information: 812-952-2853.
August 10
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Spirit Breathes” monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
August 13-14
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., religious procession 6:45 p.m. Sat. followed by 7 p.m. Mass, homemade Italian food, wine and beer, live music, amusement rides, free admission, free parking. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org or indyitalianfest.org.
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4:30-11 p.m., kid’s games and rides, food, live music, bingo, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200.
August 14
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Choir Re-Boot Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, director of archdiocesan and cathedral liturgical music Andrew Motyka facilitating, $10 with lunch, free without, registration required. Information and registration: cutt.ly/RebootIndy.
August 14-15
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 9995 E. Base Rd., Greensburg. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director of Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, will celebrate Mass and share how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.
August 17
Bishop Chartard High School, 5885 N. Crittendon Ave., Indianapolis. Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land, a Theology of the Body event by Christopher West with music by Mike Mangione, 7-9:30 p.m., $25. Tickets: indy.eventbrite.com. Information: Maureen Malarney, 317-503-8090, mmalarney@bishopchatard.org.
August 18
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
August 19
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.
August 19-21
St. Susanna Parish, 1210 East Main St., Plainfield. St. Susanna Festival, Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight, carnival rides, games, food vendors, Saturday ribeye dinner, beer and wine, kids’ games, live music, local entertainment, free admission. Information festival@saintsusanna.com or 317-374-1970.
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General Announcements
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Retreats and Programs
July 30
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Film, Faith & Franciscanism: Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle, Part I, 6:30-9:30 p.m., freewill offering, registration required. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
July 31
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Dreams: Our Relationship with the Divine, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, Ph.D., presenting, online option available, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
August 1
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Faith, Travel & Religious Tour”: Iceland, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, online option available, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
August 4, August 5
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.
August 11
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes a private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
August 12
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace & Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free, donations accepted, advance registration requested. Registration: benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
August 13-15
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend, sponsored by Retrouvaille Indy, for couples in struggling marriages. Register at www.helpourmarriage.org or e-mail retrouindy@gmail.com.
August 14
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, prayer, opportunity for reconciliation, feast of the Assumption Vigil Mass, $50 includes lunch, $75 for Friday overnight with private room and light breakfast, register by Aug. 11. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/day-with-mary or 812-923-8817.
August 15
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by Father James Farrell, includes refreshments, freewill offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone8-15.
August 20-22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 6:30 p.m. Fri. to 1 p.m. Sun., Carolyn Berghuis, author of Understanding the Jesus Code, presenting, $230 per person, $460 per couple, includes program, meals snacks and private overnight accommodations. Registration: cutt.ly/fatima-julian, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
August 21
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Our Father: A New Perspective, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore presenting, $60, includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
August 24
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Looking Back, Looking Forward, Evening of Reflection with Father James Farrell, 5:30 -9 p.m. Father Farrell reflects on 45 years of priesthood, $40 includes light supper and presentation. Registration: cutt.ly/frfarrell-reflect-pm, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
August 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Looking Back, Looking Forward, Day of Reflection with Father James Farrell, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Father Farrell reflects on 45 years of priesthood, $45 includes continental breakfast, lunch and presentation. Registration: cutt.ly/frfarrell-reflect-day 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
August 31
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., Hayley Mosson presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
September 1, September 2
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.
September 10-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Spiritual Integration: Fitness, Health and Physical Well-being, Benedictine Brother Nathaniel Szidik presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Healing from Sexual Abuse—A Retreat for Women Religious, Fri. 8:30 p.m.- Sun. 9 p.m., Dr. Rachel Waltz presenting, limited to 15 participants, $350, $24 discount if register by July 31, includes lodging and meals. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
September 11
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Eucharist of Encountering: Crossing Thresholds, Becoming Transformed, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., composer, theologian, author and Paulist Father Manalo presenting, includes Mass, lunch, presentation, reflection, painting class with Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, musical concert, $100 includes meals, materials. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/fr-ricky-manalo or 812-923-8817.
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