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The Coming Week

December 17

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Richard Mourdock, state treasurer, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Holy Spirit Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Charismatic praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m., praise and worship. Information: 317-849-9245.

December 18

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Todd Goodson, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

December 19

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Second annual “Lessons and Carols,” 6:30 p.m., free-will donations accepted. Information: 317-926-7359.

Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

December 21

St. Joseph Church, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. “Advent and Christmas Concert,” musicians Tony Avellana and

Linda Yu-Picard and vocalist Katie Stark, presenters, 7-9 p.m., free-will offering benefits “Seeds of Hope,” a transitional housing facility at St. Joseph Parish that assists women recovering from addictions.

December 26

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

December 29

Paoli Peaks, Paoli. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, ski trip, youth, young adults and families, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., $25 per person includes ski rental and lift pass, ski lesson and lunch, registration deadline at noon on Dec. 22. Information: 812-945-2000.

December 31

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. New Year’s Eve prayer service and Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 9-11 p.m., Mass 11:45 p.m. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200, or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

January 1

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Solemnity of the Holy Mother of God, Mass, 10 a.m. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200, or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

January 2

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Epiphany Sunday, Mass, 9 a.m., potluck dinner following Mass. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200, or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

January 5

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, staff lounge, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-370-1189.

January 6

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Abba, Father Chapter, Catholics United for the Faith, “Islam and Christianity,” part one, 6-9 p.m. Information: 317-236-1569.

January 8

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 13

Marian University, Hackelmeier Memorial Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Sen. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies, speaker series, “Haiti: One Year After the Earthquake,” William Canny, presenter, 7 p.m., free admission. Registration required. Reservations: http://www.marian.edu/LFCGS/Pages/SpeakerSeriesRegistration.aspx.

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General Announcements

St. Vincent de Paul Society council to benefit from vehicle donations

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is launching a nationwide vehicle donation program.

Proceeds from these donations will benefit local councils of the society, including the council based in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis council, which is operated entirely by volunteers, manages a food pantry, a distribution center for household goods and clothing, programs for homeless people and shut-ins, a free legal clinic, and free medical services through collaboration with the Gennesaret Free Clinic.

For more information about the vehicle donation program, call 800-322-8284 or log on to www.svdpusacars.com. For more information about the Indianapolis council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, log on to www.sdvpindy.org.

Ring in the New Year while on retreat

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve retreat, titled “Growing the Holy,” on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Father James Farrell, Fatima’s director, and Father John McCaslin, the pastor of Holy Trinity and St. Anthony parishes, both in Indianapolis, are the retreat directors.

The cost of the retreat is $135 per person or $250 per married couple. The overnight retreat begins with arrival at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and concludes after brunch on New Year’s Day.

The registration fee includes overnight accommodations, a holiday dinner, a toast and appetizers to enjoy while welcoming the New Year as well as a continental breakfast and New Year’s Day brunch.

Registration for this annual retreat has filled up quickly in the past. Those couples interested in participating in the retreat should call Fatima at 317-545-7681 before Dec. 22.

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Retreats and Programs

December 31-January 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “New Year’s Eve Retreat.” Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

January 7-9

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Come and See” retreat, women between the ages of 18 to 40. Information: 800-734-9999 or vocation@thedome.org.

January 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes light breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

January 14-16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Tobit Weekend,” marriage preparation retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

January 15

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Grieving Our Losses,” Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber, presenter, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. following light lunch, $45 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.

January 26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “An Evening of Reflection,” Father Michael McKinney, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

January 27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection,” Father Michael McKinney, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

January 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre-Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program,” 2-6 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586 or 800-236-1582, ext. 1586.

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