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The Coming Month

April 17-May 1 (virtual), April 24 (in person)

Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul “Love Your Neighbor 5k Run/Walk,” run or walk 5K with two options—Virtual: April 17-May 1 anytime/anywhere. In-person: April 24, 9 a.m., White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, paved trail. Race packet for in-person participants includes MyLaps Chip Timing for live results, pace breakdown and placing. Cost: ages 23 and older $35, or $30 with no T-shirt; students ages 6-22 $20, or $15 with no T-shirt. Registration and information: www.svdpindy.org/neighbor.Questions: dsweeney@svdpindy.org or 317-924-5769, ext. 238.

April 21

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

April 22, 29, May 6, 13

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays through May 20, no registration needed, free. Upcoming topics: April 22, “Speaking the Truth in Love;” April 29, “How to Fight Fair and Conflict Resolution,” May 6, “Feelings and the Hurt Spiral,” May 13, “Forgiveness and Repair.” Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

Bible Study: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., series of stand-alone sessions offered Thursdays through May 20, led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com or 317-498-2242.

April 24

Celebration Roncalli, via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m., fundraiser and silent auction benefitting Roncalli High School, silent auction site open for bidding April 19: www.roncalli.org/celebration, raffle for $10,000, free. Information and registration: 317-787-8277, jendris@roncalli.com, www.roncalli.org/celebration.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. 2nd Annual Free Tree Giveaway, sponsored by the Franciscan Earth Care Initiative of the Province or Our Lady of Consolation, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., two free seedlings per car, tree varieties include white oak, sycamore and river birch, Information: Debbie Nichols, d.nichols@franciscansusa.org or 502-500-3953.

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, monthly series, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., “Importance of Africentric Catholic Catechesis,” director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow facilitating, free. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

April 25

The Willows Event Center, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Light in the City Annual Dinner, benefitting Lumen Christi Catholic School, 5-9 p.m., silent auction, bourbon pull, dancing, COVID-19 safety protocols observed, $100 per person or $600 for table of six. Tickets: lumenchristi.home.qtego.net. Information: Bob Collins, 317-632-3174 or bcollins@lumenchristischool.org.

May 5

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 or 317-243-0777.

May 7

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father James Farrell, celebrant, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.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, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

May 8

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

May 12

Catholic Charities Bloomington online fundraiser, noon-1 p.m., success stories in mental health assistance in response to three times the normal requests during the pandemic. Event link: www.facebook.com/ccbindiana. Donations: ccbin.org. Information: cbush@archindy.org or 317-236-1411.

May 19

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

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General Announcements 

Webinar ‘Cry of the Earth and Cry of the Poor’ scheduled for April 22

A webinar titled “The Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor: Care for God’s Creation and Root Causes of Migration” will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on April 22.

The, event hosted by the archdiocesan Catholic Charities - Social Concerns and CARE (Catholic Accompaniment and Reflection Experience) Ministry in partnership with the ArchIndy Creation Care Ministry, will explore the relationship between care for God’s creation, migrants and every person. It will be led by CARE coordinator Simona Reising and ArchIndy Creation Care Ministry coordinator Benedictine Sister Sheila Fitzpatrick.

The webinar will include prayer, an overview of creation care and migration, and time for questions and answers. Reising will present on factors of migration and how care for creation and care for undocumented persons are connected. Sister Sheila will offer an overview of the recent publication from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, titled “Pastoral Orientations on Climate Displaced People.”

The event is free, but registration is required.

To register, go to creationandmigration.eventbrite.com. For more information or questions, call 317-236-1457.

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Retreats and Programs

April 17

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage at the Mount, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, presenter, $50 includes lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 20

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., third of four stand-alone sessions (April 27), Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 21-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50, $75 additional for overnight and one meal. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., third of four stand-alone sessions, Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org , 317-788-7581.

April 28-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 30

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 30-May 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITRetreat or 317-545-7681, must also complete “Tobit Required Info Sheet” at cutt.ly/TOBITForm and email to jburger@archindy.org. Information on program: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 5-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 5

Contemplative Prayer, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 3-4:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 7-8

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Migratory Birds at the Mount, Fri. 5-9 p.m., live presentation with Leslie Grow from Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake; Sat. 7 a.m.-noon, two guided birdwatching hikes with local naturalist Rod Goforth, $120, private room, two meals, presentations and guided hike. $25 for Saturday morning, breakfast, presentation and guided hike. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50 includes box lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Guided Bird Hikes at the Mount, 7 a.m.-noon, breakfast, presentation and two guided hikes led by local naturalist Rod Goforth, $25. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 11-13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Voice of God in Creation: A Contemplative Experience, 7 p.m. Tues. -7 p.m. Thurs., Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen facilitating, liturgies, group sessions, individual direction, quiet prayer time, $245 includes materials, two-night stay and six meals (no meal on Tues. evening). Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 12-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 13

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 15

A Space for God, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Renee Baker and Franciscan Sisters Olga Wittekind, Janet Born and Marty Dermody presenting, $25. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 16

Coffee Talks “Mystics and Prayer”: Sister Thea Bowman, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt presenting, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays based on availability for $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 19-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 21-23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Way, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., healing retreat for male survivors of abuse, presented by archdiocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator Carla Hill and Archdiocese of Atlanta Director Victim Assistance Program Sue Stubbs, max of 15 people, $200 per person, includes program, five meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private guestroom with private bathroom. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 26-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 9

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, optional spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 10

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., Hayley Mosson presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 11-12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Personal Journal: A Tool for the Spiritual Journey, Fri. 7 p.m. - Sat. 3:30 p.m., Susan Yanos, writing professor presenting, $175 includes, room, meals and supplies. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 14-18

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Summer Art Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, clay, painting, photography, nature walks, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 17-19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Quilter’s Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs. -11 a.m. Sat., presentation by nationally-known fabric artist Penny Sisto 2 p.m. Fri., for all levels, bring machine, supplies, personal projects, $225 includes two-night stay and six meals, $100 commuter includes four meals, $75 additional for Wed. afternoon arrival. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 20-26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat: Our Journey into Freedom, Sun. 7 p.m. - Sat. 1 p.m., Benedictine Father Mauricius Wilde facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays based on availability for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 25-27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITRetreat or 317-545-7681, must also complete “Tobit Required Info Sheet” at cutt.ly/TOBITForm and send to jburger@archindy.org. Program information: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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