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The Coming Week

July 19-21

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. “Summer Festival,” Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., food, games. Information: 317-241-6314.

July 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Overcoming Obstacles,” John Ruckelhaus, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Ironwood Golf Club, 10955 Fall Road, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Fourteenth annual Little Sisters of the Poor “Swing Fore Seniors” golf tournament, registration, 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:15 a.m., shotgun start, noon, dinner following golf. Information: 317-872-6420 or devindianapolis@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

July 20-21

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Little Sisters of the Poor rummage sale, Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420.

July 21

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, 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.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Celebrate Marriage,” one-day enrichment program for couples of all ages, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., $15 per couple includes meals and materials, complimentary day care provided. Information: 317-888-2861.

July 22

St. Meinrad Parish, St. Meinrad. Quilt show, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 812-357-5533.

July 22-28

Jackson County Fairgrounds, Brownstown. St. Ambrose Parish and Our Lady of Providence Parish, Jackson County Fair, food booth, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.

July 25

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “What is Catholicism Anyway? The Sequel,” session three of five, 7 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861.

Mallow Run Winery, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. Theology on Tap, young adults ages 21-35, program, 7 p.m. Information: mfaley@archindy.org.

July 28

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “A Cup of Coffee and a Dose of Conscience,” Josh Cole and Jerry Mattingly, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations and information: 317-498-6087 or jmattin297@yahoo.com.

St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., Mitchell. Hog roast and yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-849-3570.

Holy Name of Jesus School, gymnasium, 21 N. 16th Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Society, summer rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., benefits parish and school. Information: 317-784-5454.

July 28-29

St. Martin Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Parish festival, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., barbecue pork dinner, Sun. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., fried chicken dinner, food, games, music. Information: 812-623-3408.

July 29

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken dinner, quilts, games. Information: 812-843-5143.

August 1

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 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.

August 3

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 S. Union St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass, Sisters’ Place, 215 S. Terrace Ave., Indianapolis. Information: rhumper69@yahoo.com.

August 3-4

St. Joseph Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Parish yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Parish festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., games, food, entertainment, silent auction, chicken and noodles dinner. Information: 317-485-5102.

August 5

St. Bernard Parish, 7600 Highway 337, Frenchtown. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., chicken and ham dinners, quilts. Information: 812-347-2326.

St. Boniface Parish, 15519 N. State Road 545, Fulda. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., famous soup, food, quilts. Information: 812-357-5533.

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General Announcements

Parishes adjust Mass schedules for Brickyard 400 race weekend

Due to the Brickyard 400 race next weekend, Mass schedules for parishes on the near-west side of Indianapolis are as follows on July 28 and 29:

• St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in Indianapolis—4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses on July 28, and no Masses on July 29.
• St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., in Indianapolis—5 p.m. Mass on July 28, and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses on July 29.
• Holy Angels Parish, Masses celebrated at Bishop Chartrand Chapel, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis—6 p.m. Mass on July 28, and no Masses on July 29.

‘Hoosier Haitian Vacation’ to raise funds for new church in Port-au-Paix

“Hoosier Haitian Vacation,” a fundraiser for the Catholic Church in Haiti, is Aug. 3-5 at the Future Farmers of America Leadership Center, 6595 S. County Road 125 W., near Trafalgar.

Participants are invited to stay at the lodge, camp for the weekend or enjoy a day visit.

On Aug. 4, the celebration will begin in the late afternoon with an outdoor Mass followed by a hog roast and dance to benefit the construction of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Port-au-Paix, Haiti.

For more information about reservations, events, times and directions, log on to www.stjohnsyoungadult.org or send an e-mail inquiry to haitivacindy@gmail.com.

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Retreats and Programs

July 20-21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Leadership Blast!” conference for students entering the sophomore year of high school, $50 per student. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

July 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons,” Dave Maloney, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima monthly Mass, breakfast and social,” 9 a.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 3-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Weekend–A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or www.Retrouvaille_Indy.

August 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Benedictine Approaches to Hope and Love,” Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Seventh annual “Missions Helping Missions” bazaar and family picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., noon-7 p.m. buffet, $10 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Spiritual direction internship program, reflection day, orientation, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Babette’s Feast–A Movie Night with Father Julian Peters,” $20 per person includes a light dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Letter of James,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pray All Ways,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Spiritual Reading in Faith,” session one of four, Judith Cebula, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Tools for Good Works,” Benedictine Brother Luke Waugh, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Mass and Social,” Mass, 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

August 31-September 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Vatican II–Rediscover the Treasure,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 14-16

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

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