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The Coming Month
November 23
Downtown Depot 1401 J St., Bedford. Becky’s Place Run for Hope 5K, registration 8-8:45 a.m., start time 9 a.m., $20 ages 18 and younger, $25 adult, $15 for one-mile fun walk, Information: 812-275-5773.
November 26
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.
November 27
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Jesus and the Eucharist Bible Study, 6:30-8 p.m., last of seven Monday evening stand-alone sessions, content also available through formed.org, free, registration preferred. Information, registration: 317-501-0060, cacdiehr@gmail.com.
November 30
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Jesus and the Eucharist Bible Study, 1-2:30 p.m., last of seven Thursday afternoon stand-alone sessions, content also available through formed.org, free, registration preferred. Information, registration: 317-501-0060, cacdiehr@gmail.com.
December 1
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, 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 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.
St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.
December 1-3
Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr., Fri. and Sat. 7:30-8:30 p.m., Sun. 3-4 p.m., performed by Agape Theater Company youth actors, tickets $5.13-$15.38. Information, tickets: tinyurl.com/RudolphAgape.
December 1-January 6
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Bright Lights Drive-thru Christmas Light Display, 6-10 p.m., free. Information: 812-512-1941, brightlightsdcc@gmail.com.
December 2
St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.
December 2-22
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INN-Spired Christmas Sale, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 2, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 9, 16 and 23, 9 a.m.-noon; many items 25-75% off. Information: 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 6
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.
December 7
Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Prayer on Christmas,” for single Catholic women ages 18-42, via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., seventh day of each month. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.
December 9
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods and Bake Sale, bake sale 12:30-4:30 p.m., Christmas Fun 1:30-4:30 p.m., event includes Santa Claus and North Pole Zone with alpacas. Information: 812-535-2812, spsmw.org/events, amiranda@spmsw.org.
December 10
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.
December 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., priests available for sacrament of reconciliation, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
December 12
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.
December 15
Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Dec. 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg
December 20
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 21
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.
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General Announcements
Advent and Christmas concerts will help spread joy in the archdiocese in December
It’s the time of year when
parishes celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas with sacred music concerts. Below are the events reported to The Criterion as of Nov. 14.
December 3
—St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Music and Reflection, 6 p.m., featuring choirs, handbell choir, readings and reflections, followed by refreshments in parish café, free. Information: 317-257-4297, ssulka@saintmatt.org.
December 6
—Marian University Hall Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Advent Concert, 6:30 p.m., Catholic composer John Angotti with Marian University Sacred Choir, followed by penance service during holy hour with praise and worship music in Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel, free. Information: 317-955-6000, jgarcia@marian.edu.
December 10
—St. Mary Church, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Come Home for Christmas:
Christmas Cantata, 5 p.m., Christmas story shared through song, freewill donations accepted. Information: 812-663-8427, parishoffice@stmarysgreensburg.com.
—Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. 59th Annual Christmas Concert, 5 p.m., adult and children’s choirs perform traditional and sacred Christmas music with orchestra, tickets $5. Information, tickets: 317-784-5454, parishadmin@holyname.cc.
December 12
—St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. A Most Wonderful Christmas, 7 p.m., Christmas concert by the Indianapolis Symphonic Band and St. Malachy choir, featuring St. Malachy organist Hector Sacedo, free. Information:
317-852-3195.
December 16
—Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, 200 Hill Dr.,
St. Meinrad. Organ Recital, 3 p.m., Nolan Snyder organist, free. Information: 812-357-6611.
—St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Sacred Music Festival and Caroling, 6 p.m., three parish choirs perform sacred music of Palestrina, Bainton, Duruflé, Lauridsen and more, followed by caroling through the streets of Indianapolis, hot drinks and light refreshments provided, free. Information: 317-635-2021, office@stjohnsindy.org.
—St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Dr., E. Indianapolis, “How Far is it to Bethlehem?,” 7 p.m., featuring the archdiocesan schola Vox Sacra performing the works of Anton Bruckner, Domenico Bartolucci, Gerald Near, 4 Motets pour le temps de Noël (4 Motets of Christmas) by Francis Poulenc and more, free. Information: amotyka@archindy.org.
December 17
—St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Holy Season Concert, 7 p.m., Advent and Christmas concert featuring more than 80 singers and musicians including adult, children, bell, ensemble and brass choirs, free. Information: 317-787-8246, aeagan@stmarkindy.org.
The Village Dove to host book signing with author Ken Ogorek on Dec. 1
Ken Ogorek, co-author of Breaking the Bread: A Biblical Devotion for Catholics, will be at The Village Dove, 6935 Lake Plaza Drive, B3, in Indianapolis, for a book signing from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Dec. 1.
The executive director of the Secretariat for Evangelizing Catechesis in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Ogorek co-wrote the book with Scripture scholar Scott Hahn.
The new devotional reflects on the lectionary cycle for Year B of the Sunday Masses. Year C and Year A are in production.
The easy-to-use devotional also includes carefully selected passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church that provide an overview of the Church’s basic doctrinal and moral teachings, and challenges its readers to greater fidelity to Christ.
A Scott Hahn-autographed copy of Breaking the Bread will also be raffled off for charity at the book signing.
For more information, go to www.thevillagedove.com or call 317-845-5487.
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Retreats and Programs
November 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Hymns to the Mother of God, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
November 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Grieving Our Losses, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, $45, includes lunch and Mass. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
November 21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Advent Workshop: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
December 2
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Rd. 48, Bloomington. Advent Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Dominican Father Reginald Wolford presenting “The Hope of the Advent Wreath for the Order of Preachers,” free will accepted, no advance registration required. Information: 812-825-4642 ext. 1
December 4
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Mysteries—An Evening of Reflection, 6-9 p.m., Father James Farrell presenting, includes dinner, $45 credit card, $40 cash or check. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 6
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
December 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
December 11, 12, 13, 14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per night, dinner additional $10 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.
December 13
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 16
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Organ Workshop and Concert, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, recital at 3 p.m., Nolan Snyder presenting, $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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January 12-14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
January 22-26
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Winter Chant Workshop, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp presenting, for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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