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The Coming Month
March 6
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.
St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.
St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m., fish fry following the stations. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.
All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Family Center, 1807 Poplar 2322 N 13 ½ St., Terre Haute. Annual Jonah fish fry, 4:30-7:30. Information: 812-232-8518.
Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 10 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.
Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.
March 7
Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Tropical Tribute to Joe and Barb Krier, fundraiser for Bishop Chatard Grant, 7:30-11:30 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-872-5088 or sherrymp@comcast.net.
Franciscan St. Francis Health Education and Support Services Center, 421 N. Emerson, Greenwood. Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Franciscan St. Francis Health, CPR and AED Training for ushers and liturgical ministers, 8:30 -11 a.m., $10 per person includes booklet, registration deadline March 2. Information: 317-236-1475 or jlebeau@archindy.org.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Center, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Book Study of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son, three-week study led by Eastern Illinois University dean and professor emeritus Dr. Will Hine, second and third sessions Mar. 14 and 21, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 includes book. Registration deadline Mar. 1. Registration: spsmw.org/event-details/lenten-book-study-series/. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
March 8
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French,
1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.
St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten organ recital, Travis Person, organist, 5 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.
St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 North, Brownsburg. Hendricks Symphonic Society, “Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” according to St. John, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 17-852-3195.
March 10
Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Euchre party, seniors and retirees, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-0522.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass for deceased members of the Guild, 11 a.m., meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.
St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Clair Room of Parish Life Center, 8155 Oaklandon Road,
Indianapolis. Seasons of Hope,
six-week daytime support group for the bereaved, 11 a.m. Information: Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-855-7651 or drewhuss@hotmail.com.
March 11
St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Soup supper, “Finding God in Unlikely Places, Cheryl McSweeney, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m., speaker, 7:15-8:30 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30pm. Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Out of Darkness – focus on Sight.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.
Primo Banquet Hall & Conference Center, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Sanctity of Life Dinner, keynote address by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, $50 adult, $40 student, 6:40 p.m. Registration: www.archindy.org/plfl, or call 317-236-1521.
March 11-12
On WSPM 89.1 FM/WSQM 90.9 FM. Faith in Action radio show, “Share-A-Thon, Thurs., 4 p.m., Archbishop Joseph Tobin, 4 p.m.
March 12
St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Annulments: fact or fiction, Father Joseph Newton, JCL, Adjunct Vicar Judicial of the Metropolitan Tribunal Educational program, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-882-0724 or cbeiringer@Stbindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Teresa: Prayer is an Adventure in Love,” lecture on St. Teresa of Avila by Dr. Keith Egan, Aquinas Chair in Catholic Theology Emeritus at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, and adjunct full professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, 7 p.m. Central Time, free and open to the public. Information: 812-357-6501.
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.
Colts Complex, 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. Southside Catholic Business Professionals 8th Annual “Inspirational Insights,” guest speakers syndicated columnist Lori Borgman and Indianapolis businessman Danny O’Malia, 8:30-11 a.m. Information: president@indyscbp.com.
St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Clair Room of Parish Life Center, 8155 Oaklandon Road,
Indianapolis. Seasons of Hope,
six-week evening support group for the bereaved, 7 p.m. Information: Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-855-7651 or drewhuss@hotmail.com.
March 13
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.
St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m., fish fry following the stations. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.
All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.
March 14
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.
Bravo Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “Sharing Stories and Secrets,” Jim and Virlee Weaver, presenters, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person, register by Feb. 28 at www.stluke.org. Information: Ramona, 317-258-2761.
Sacred Heart Chapel, 8212 W. Hendricks Road, Bloomington. Concert, “Children of Hope,” Eric Genuis, composer and pianist, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-825-4642 ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.
All Saints Parish, 7536 Church Lane, St. Leon. Spring craft show, handmade arts and crafts, lunch, bake sale, 9 a.m-3 p.m., free admission. Information: 812-576-4302 or ParishOffice@etczone.com.
St. John Vianney Church, 15176 Blessed Mother Boulevard, Fishers (Diocese of Lafayette). “Battle Ready Rally,” RADIX, Doug Barry, host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock and founder of RADIX, men, women and children ages 7 and older, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-485-0150 or stjohnvianney-fishers.com.
March 14-15
Villages of Oak Manor, clubhouse, Carey Road and 171st St., Westfield (Diocese of Lafayette). Knights of Columbus #11044 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, presents The Society for the Preservation of Roman Catholic Heritage (SPORCH), sacred art show open house and sale, Sat. 3-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Information: 317-619-4354 or woelfel@comcast.net.
March 15
Holy Cross School, gym, 125 N. Oriental Ave., Indianapolis. Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, 3-7 p.m., babysitting available. Information: 317-435-2853 or t.reckley@sbcglobal.net.
St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. CSI Jerusalem, presentation on behind-the-scenes of the Crucifixion, including medical, historical and scientific information, plus life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin, presented by Drs. Joseph Bergeron and Chuck Dietzen, 6:30 p.m. in church, free-will offerings accepted.
St. Malachy School, gym, 7410 N. 1000 East, Brownsburg. Altar Society, Longaberger bingo, 2 p.m. Information: 317-268-4238 or altarsociety@stmalachy.org.
March 18
St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Wednesday, soup supper, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30pm. Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Preserving Life for Eternity – focus on Smell.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.
March 19
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 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.
Marian University, Evans Center, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis. “Hope for Healing,” the Healing Hidden Hurts short film project debut and supporter appreciation evening, hosted by Board of Directors, the Knights for Life and the Marian University San Damiano Scholars, 6-8:30 p.m. preceding the film is a rosary walk and Mass. Information: 317-490-1267 or healinghiddenhurts.org.
March 20
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “A Serial Entrepreneur’s Journey to Stewardship for the Church,” Eric Davis, Executive Director Lafayette Catholic School System, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.
St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc
All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.
March 21
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, speakers Danielle Bean, Fr. James Blount S.O.L.T., Annie Karto, Yvonne O’Brien, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Tobin, confession, adoration, lunch included, cost before Mar. 9 $45 individual, $40 per person for groups of 10 or more, $25 student, after Mar. 9 individual is $50. Parking $5 at Government Parking Garage, corner of Washington and West streets. Registration online at www.indianacatholicwomen.com, or mail check and number of attendees to Marian Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222. Information: Kathy Denney, 317-888-0873 or mariancntr@aol.com.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Beginning Weaving,” John Salamone, instructor, 1-4 p.m., $100 per person, includes materials, use of equipment, meals and refreshments, registration deadline March 18. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.
March 25
St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Soup supper, “Introduction to St. Catherine of Siena: Walking in the Light of Truth, Marianne Underhill, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m., speaker, 7:15-8:30 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Carry His Cross – focus on Touch.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.
March 27
St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.
St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.
St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.
Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.
Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.
March 27-29
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat—Post Abortion Healing. Information or registration: 317-452-0054.
March 28
Marian University, Evans Center, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Eco-Prayer breakfast, “Stewardship of Creation,”
Archbishop Joseph Tobin, presenter, 8-10 a.m., displays open, 8 a.m., program, 8:30 a.m., breakfast following program, $16 per person, pre-registration due March 14. Registration: www.staindy.org/church/eco-prayer-breakfast.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Parish Reverse Raffle, dinner, live and silent auctions, dinner and raffle ticket for $25 or dinner for family $40 (no raffle tickets), 6 p.m. Information: www.saintmarysindy.org (Events) or 317-637-3983.
April 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: 317-243-0777.
April 3
Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.
April 4
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.
Eastern Lanes, 825 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, Bowl-A-Thon, 1 p.m., proceeds to help missions and local charities. Information: 812-923-8355 or nadyouth.org
April 6
Murphy’s@Flynns, 5198 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Grade School class of 1954 reunion, 1 p.m., $15 per person, reservations due March 15. Information: 317-683-3814 or dtmac7@yahoo.com.
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General Announcements
Author of book on catechesis to present retreat in Bloomington on March 13-15
Kevin Lents, a Catholic from the Diocese of Evansville, Ind., will offer a retreat on his catechetical book, The Language of Dissent: Answering Those who Distort the Catholic Faith, at Mary Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, in Bloomington on March 13-15.
Lents has had numerous guest appearances, including Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) Marcus Grodi’s “The Journey Home” and “Open-line First Monday,” Marcus Grodi’s EWTN radio program “Deep in Scripture,” and Relevant Radio’s “Gus Lloyd’s Live Call-in Show.”
The cost for the retreat, housing and four meals is $200 per person for a single occupancy room, and $130 per person for a double occupancy room.
The cost for commuters is $50, with breakfast available for an additional $3.
Registration is available online at www.maryschildren.com, by calling 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or by e-mailing marianoasis@bluemarble.net.
Right to Life of Indianapolis seeks youth essay, speech, art, scholarship contest entries by April 1
Right to Life of Indianapolis is seeking youth essay, speech, art and scholarship contest entries by April 1.
The essay contest is broken down into three categories: grades 7 and 8; grades 9 and 10; and grades 11 and 12. Each level has a different essay topic, outlined in the contest rules.
The art contest theme is “Celebrate Life,” and is open to students in grades 9-12.
The speech contest is geared for students in grades 11 and 12. Those in 10th grade can enter, but are not eligible to advance to the state level. Speeches can be on the topic of abortion, infanticide, euthanasia or stem-cell research.
Monetary awards are given to those winning first through fifth place in each of the contests.
Students must live in Marion County, or any of the seven surrounding counties to enter.
Students in those same counties who are currently seniors and have applied to a college or vocational school can also apply for the Joan Byrum Pro-Life Scholarship by April 1. The $1,000 scholarship assists a student who has shown pro-life commitment and involvement during high school, and dedication to the pro-life philosophy as they continue their education in college or a vocational program.
More information, rules and application forms are available at rtlindy.org. For questions, call Right to Life of Indianapolis at 317-582-1526.
African Catholic Ministry to host African Gathering on March 14 in Indianapolis
The archdiocesan African Catholic Ministry of the Office of Multicultural Ministry invites all to attend an African Gathering at 5 p.m. on March 14.
The event begins with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis.
After Mass, Archbishop Tobin will give a keynote address at a reception in Assembly Hall of the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center across the street from the cathedral. The reception will include a dinner of African cuisine.
The gathering will focus on the importance of African Catholic ministry—blessings, needs, and forming together a new vision for the direction of African Catholic ministry in the archdiocese.
For more information, call the Office of Intercultural Ministry at 317-236-1474 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1474.
Catholic Radio fundraiser dinner set for April 15 in Indianapolis
Catholic Radio Indy will host its 11th annual fundraiser dinner at the Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., in Indianapolis on April 15.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a silent auction, reception and cash bar. The buffet dinner will begin at 7 p.m.
Guest speaker Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of the Diocese of Lafayette in Indiana will deliver an address at 8 p.m., and the event will conclude at 9 p.m.
Journalist and former anchorwoman Anne Ryder will serve as mistress of ceremonies.
Reservations are $65 per person, or $450 for a table of eight. There is no charge for priests, deacons or vowed religious.
For reservations, call 317-870-8400 or log on to www.catholicradioindy.org, or mail your number of reservations and check, made payable to Catholic Radio Indy, to: Catholic Radio, 8383 Craig St., Suite 280, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
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Retreats and Programs
March 6
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Movie Night: Maleficent, 6:30-9 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 6-8
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Lenten weekend, “Rest, Conversion, and Renewal,” Father Joe Moriarty, presenter, $162 per person or $290 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Way of the Cross According to the Gospel of Mark,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 7
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session one of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Women’s Day: “Women of Love,” keynote speaker Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, with Franciscan Sisters Ann vonder Meulen and Norma Rocklage, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 for one or two for $80, lunch included. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
Kordes Center, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. “Psalms: Prayers of the Heart,” Benedictine Sister Rose Mary Rexing, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $30 per person, registration due March 4. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or thedome.org/programs.
March 9
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “F.B.I. Lent: Quenching Your Spiritual Thirst,” Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes, facilitator, 5-9 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
March 12
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Praying the Psalms as 21st Century Christians,” Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Lenten Series “Discernment: Security vs. Adventure,” session 2, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 for one session or $55 for all sour sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 13-15
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “The Language of Dissent: Answering Those Who Distort the Catholic Faith,” Kevin Lents, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642c ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.
March 14
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session two of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
March 14-15
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Moms’ Retreat for Women, Judy Ribar, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
March 15
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Grace—A Gift of Love, presenter Franciscan Sister Mary Beth Gianoli, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. “Ignatian Spirituality Project,” monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
March 17
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection, “The Passion According to Mark,” Father Mike McKinney, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
March 18
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer,3-4:30 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 20-22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Lenten weekend, “The Gift of Friendship,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, $162 per person, $290 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
March 21
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session three of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
March 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. “Faith and Fertility,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-859-6596.
March 23-27
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Hospitality in an Anonymous World,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Second in a series on aging, “The Spirituality of Aging,” Father Jeff Godecker, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
March 27-29
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Passion retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “People of the Empty Tomb: Preparing for Holy Week” retreat, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, registration deadline March 20. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
Marten House Hotel, 1801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “Marriage on a Lampstand: Mission Possible” Black Catholic Marriage Retreat, Andrew and Terri Lyke presenters, $310 per couple. Information/registration: Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt, 317-236-1474, 800-382-9837 x. 1474, or jpruitt@archindy.org.
March 28
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. RCIA Retreat, presenter Jane Schaefer, 1:30-5:30 p.m., $45 includes supper. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 29
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. RCIA retreat,1:30-5:30 p.m., $45 per person includes supper. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
March 29-April 2
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days/evenings for Holy Week, “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., evenings 4-7 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.
March 30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “F.B.I. St. Teresa of Avila, Father Mark O’Keefe, facilitator, 5-9 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or bnedictinn@benedictinn.org.
April 1-5
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Holy Week Retreat,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $425 for single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 2-5
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Triduum Retreat: Silent Monastic Holy Week,” $200 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 3
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
April 6
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
April 7
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 10-12
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Vocation “Come and See” retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Second Half of Life retreat for Women, , presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
April 13-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Beyond the Cloister: Benedictine Principles in the Life of a Parish Priest,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 14
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session one of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “A Weekend with St. Teresa of Avila,” Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 16
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 17-19
Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville. CYO Camp, “W.O.W. (Women’s Only Weekend)”, Benedict Inn and Camp Rancho Framasa Staff, facilitators, $150 per person. Information: www.campranchoframasa.org.
April 21
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session two of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 23
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 25
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Invitation to Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45.50 per person, includes lunch and book, Paths to Prayer by Patricia D. Brown. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Praying with the Mystics Spring Session: Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila,” Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch and materials, registration deadline April 11. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
April 26
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Friendship Tea: Laughter and Joy,” Benedictine Sister Sharon Bierman, facilitator, 1-3 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 28
Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session three of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
April 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
April 30-May 3
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Secretaries and Parish Administrators retreat, “Sleeper Awake!,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $320 single, $470 double. Information: 812-357-6585 mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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