November 6, 2015

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November 6

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

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.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 624 Delaware Road, Batesville. St. Nicholas Parish, “Verso L’alto,” young adult gathering, “Young Adult Saints,” Colleen Swaim, presenter, 7-9 .m. Information: versolatoteam@gmail.com.

Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Solemn Requiem Mass in Extraordinary Form, Father Jerry Byrd presiding, 8:30 a.m. followed by cemetery procession.

November 6-7

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Christmas bazaar, Christmas items, crafts, homemade goodies from Grandma’s Kitchen, quilt raffle, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-2778 or mebrandon@nwcable.net.

November 7

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.

St. Michael 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.

Knights of Columbus Santo Rosario Council, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Indulgence Walk 2015, Mass in the extraordinary form, 9 a.m., hour-long prayerful tour of historic Holy Cross and St. Joseph Cemeteries. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holrosaryindy.org.

St. Lawrence Parish, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

St. John the Apostle Parish, 4607 W. St. Road 46, Bloomington. 40th Annual Holiday Craft Show, 45 artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-876-1974.

St. Malachy Parish, 7410 N. 1000 East, Brownsburg. Altar Society, Christmas bazaar and craft show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: altarsociety@stmalachy.org.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Christmas cookies by the pound, bake shop, vendor booths, food and drinks, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 765-342-6379.

November 7-8

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Dover. Fall festival craft show and chicken dinner, craft show, sandwich and soup lunch, Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., craft show and chicken dinner, Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or allsaintscatholic.net.

November 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. 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.

November 10

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.

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, Indianapolis. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies Speaker Series, “Re-Imagining Rural Education in East Africa,” George Stour, presenter, 6 p.m. Information: maple@marian.edu or 317-955-6775.

November 10-December 15

St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond, six evenings 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or archindy.org/plfl/index.html.

November 12

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.

St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Servants of God Ministries, Night of Healing Praise, led by Bill Richart, Eucharistic Adoration, confessions, music, prayers, 7 p.m., free will offering, Information: 812-623-2964.

St. Pius X Parish, church meeting room, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. “The Moral and Economic Argument for the Living Wage,” Fran Quigley, I.U. Law Professor, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-257-1085 or bhansberry@spxparish.org.

November 12-13

St. Michael-St. Gabriel Archangels School, 3352 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Musical, “Fiddler on the Roof,” presented by the eighth grade class, 7 p.m., $4 per person of $15 for four tickets. Information: 317-926-0516 or lcleary@indyarchangel.org.

November 12-15

St. Michael Church, 101 St. Michael Dr., Charlestown. 3-night drama mission, Frank Runyeon, performer, 7 p.m. each evening, no charge. Information: 812-256-3200.

November 13

St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary parishes, Pro-Life film series, 6:30-8:30 p.m., following the film there will be a panel discussion and a simple supper, no charge. Registration: 317-407-6881 or smdye1@gmail.com.

November 14

Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Club 53, fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 317-352-3229 or bmurphy@scecina.org.

The Willows, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap: “Inspiring Children to Value the Church,” presented by Joe and Diane Hollowell, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Nov. 9 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, Gubbio Gym, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Trivia night, dinner 6:30-8 p.m., trivia 8-10:30 p.m., adults only$50 per person. Information: 317-859-4673.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Christmas bazaar, gifts, crafts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-727-0691 or feamore08@gmail.com.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Greenville. Spaghetti dinner, quilt raffle, special prizes, $8 adults, children ages 4-11 $4. Information: 812-364-6646 or saintmichaelschurch.net.

The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Grape Arbor Dance, 5-11 p.m., $17 per person includes dinner, children 16 and under accompanied with an adult no charge, music. Information: 317-632-0619 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

November 18

Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@bhchanangroup.org.

November 19

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Hope for the Holidays,” session one of two, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

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.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@buchanangroup.org.

November 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “Attracting Young Catholics Back to the Church: Making it Relevant in Modern Times,” Father Rick Nagel, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist Church, presenter, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included, bring canned food items for the annual St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food drive. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

November 21

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus, Santo Rosario Council 14449, “A Knight in Paris,” pro-life fundraiser, French cuisine dinner, silent auction, Congressman Marlin Stutzman, keynote speaker, 5:30 p.m., $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

November 21-22

St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Outreach committee, “Different Kind of Giving Market,” proceeds from purchases help support ministries, Sat. following 5 p.m. Mass, Sun. following 7, 9 11 a.m. Masses. Information: 317-8820724.

St. Margaret Mary Parish, 2405 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute. Holiday Craft Fair, crafts, noodle and bake sale, raffle, Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 812-232-3512 or jakers@smmth.org.

November 22

St. Anthony Parish, Ryan Hall, 349 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:15 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m., $4 per person. Information: 317-636-4828.

November 26

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, (Diocese of Lafayette), Craig Will Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers. Thanksgiving dinner, no charge, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., reservations due Nov. 19. Information/reservations: 317-517-4256 or dlrconsulting13@gmail.com.

November 28

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, 1 p.m., procession. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

December 2

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.

December 3

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Hope for the Holidays,” session one of two, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

December 4

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.

December 5

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Advent Day of Reflection for Single Catholic Women, ages 16-30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., includes lunch, adoration, confession, vespers. Information and registration: ssfpa.org/retreat/.

December 6

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, Indianapolis. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies Speaker Series, “America and the World,” Former Senator Richard G. Lugar, presenter, 6 p.m. Information: maple@marian.edu or 317-955-6775.

December 8

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Christmas party and pitch-in luncheon, noon. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

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General Announcements

Advent African-American and African Catholic Women’s Retreat set for Dec. 5

The Black Catholic Ministry, an outreach of the archdiocesan Office of Intercultural Ministry, will offer an Advent African-American and African Catholic Women’s Retreat at Fatima Retreat house, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Dec. 5, with Mass at 4 p.m.

This year’s speaker is St. Joseph Sister Gail Trippett. She has been a teacher, principal, served on board of education committees, planned curriculum and facilitated quality education for more than 30 years.

Sister Gail recently travelled to China with an education delegation through Auburn University’s Confucius Institute.

She is a past chair of the Education Committee for the National Black Sisters Conference, as well as a member of the Program Management Committee for the National Conference.

Cost for the retreat is $25, which includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information or to register, contact Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt, archdiocesan coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry, at 317-236-1474, 800-382-9836, ext. 1474, or jpruitt@archindy.org.

Sisters of Providence to host Feast of Our Lady of Providence Mass on Nov. 14

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, will celebrate the feast day of Our Lady of Providence with Mass at 1:30 p.m. in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Nov. 14.

In May 1925, the Sisters of Providence established the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence, and in 2014 the shrine was rededicated.

This year, the feast will coincide with the commitment ceremony of new Providence Associates.

For more information, call 812-535-2946 or e-mail ProvCtr@spsmw.org.

Six Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled from Nov. 10-Dec. 15

The annual holiday sessions of Divorce and Beyond has been scheduled at St. Mark Church, 535 Edgewood Ave., in Indianapolis from 7-9 p.m. for six consecutive Tuesdays from Nov. 10- Dec. 15.

The emphasis will be on getting through the holidays with discussions on the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness. All separated and divorced people are invited to attend

The cost is $30, which includes a book. Please register before the session begins so materials are available.

For more information or to register, contact Deb VanVelse at 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or e-mail her at dvanvelse@archindy.org.

St. Barnabas Parish offers unique ‘Giving Market’ on Nov. 21-22

The Outreach Committee of St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis will offer its eighth annual “Different Kind of Giving Market” at the parish, 8300 Rahke Road, in Indianapolis, after each of the Masses on the weekend of Nov. 21-22. The Masses are at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, and 7, 9 and 11 a.m. on Nov. 22.

The event is an alternative Christmas gift market, where all purchases help ministries supported by the parish’s Outreach Committee, such as Habitat for Humanity, Global Gifts, St. Vincent de Paul Society, The Christmas Store, Cathedral Soup Kitchen, St. Bonaventure Indian Mission, Sherry Meyer’s Catholic radio ministry in Uganda, Grace on Wings and many more.

Many of the items for purchase are handmade by people at the missions, patients or volunteers. All proceeds go to the organizations.

People representing the organizations will share information about the work they do and the people they serve.

All are invited to purchase gifts that are unique, and also touch the lives of many in need.

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Retreats and Programs

November 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie Night, “Still Alice,” 6:30- p.m., free-will donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Information: 317-888-1892 or wwme.org.

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Thanksgiving,” Carolyn Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Grieving Gracefully…Into a Future Full of Hope,” one-day retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, retreat leader, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Walking with the Saints-Dorothy Day,” Franciscan Sister Maureen Irvin, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 10

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Retreat for Veterans: Sharing the Sanctity of Commitment and Courage,” Sheila Donis, PA, Providence Sisters Teresa Costello and Mary Montgomery, facilitators, 2-8 p.m., freewill offering, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session two of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Covenant: Our Relationship with God in Christ,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Journey through Infertility, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Feast of Our Lady of Providence, 1:30 p.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 17

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session three of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Lecture Series, Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore using the lens of Providence spiritualty as a guide, noon-1:30 p.m., $12 per session includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session two, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 20

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per person includes room for the day and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 20-21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Images of God Retreat,” Providence Sister Ann Sullivan, facilitator, $90 per person includes meals, registration deadline Nov. 16. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

John XXII Retreat Center, 407 W McDonald St, Hartford City, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). “Mining the Dark for Healing Gold: Writing About Difficult Relationships,” Norbert Krapf and Liza Hyatt, presenters, 6:30 p.m. Nov.20-4 p.m. Nov. 21, $90 with lodging and meals, $65 for meals only, registration required by Nov. 16. Information: 888-882-1391 or john23rd@sbcglobal.net.

November 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Aging Gracefuly (Revised): A Retreat for 60s and Over,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

November 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent: An “FBI” Program, Faith Building Institutions, evening prayer 5:15 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., presentation following dinner, $30 per person Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Sacred Moments, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 8

December 9-11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Teilhard and Jung,” Franciscan Sisters Barbara Leonhard and Olga Wittekind, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

December 16

December 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

December 30-January 1

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

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