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August 9, 16, 23, 30

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) Parish Center, St. Therese Room, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. SoulCore Rosary Workout, 6:30-7:15 p.m., prayer and exercise, free. Information: 317-727-1167, joane632003@yahoo.com or soulcore.com.

August 10

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Spirit Breathes” monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

August 13-14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., religious procession 6:45 p.m. Sat., followed by 7 p.m. Mass, homemade Italian food, wine and beer, live music, amusement rides, free admission, free parking. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org or indyitalianfest.org.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4:30-11 p.m., kid’s games and rides, food, live music, bingo, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 14

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Choir Re-Boot Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, director of archdiocesan and cathedral liturgical music Andrew Motyka facilitating, $10 includes lunch, free with no lunch. Information and registration: cutt.ly/RebootIndy.

St. Alphonsus Parish (Lafyette Diocese), 5805 S. 800 E., Zionsville. Cursillo-Ultreya, 5:30-8:30 p.m., fellowship, pitch-in dinner, prayer and sharing, bring lawn chair. Information: 317-650-1019.

August 14-15

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 9995 E. Base Rd., Greensburg. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director of Bruté College Seminary, will celebrate Mass and share how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

August 17

Bishop Chatard High School, 5885 N. Crittendon Ave., Indianapolis. Made for More: Visions of the Promised Land, a Theology of the Body event by Christopher West with music by Mike Mangione, 7-9:30 p.m., $25. Tickets: indy.eventbrite.com. Information: Maureen Malarney, 317-503-8090, mmalarney@bishopchatard.org.

August 18

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

McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, sponsored by archdiocesan Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, speaker series for young adults ages 18-39, free. Information on speakers and topics: indycatholic.org/theology-on-tap. Questions: 317-236-1542.

August 19

St. Joseph Church, 1401 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 and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

August 19-21

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 East Main St., Plainfield. Saint Susanna Festival, Thurs. 6-10 p.m., Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 6 p.m.-midnight, carnival rides, games, food vendors, Saturday ribeye dinner, beer and wine, kids’ games, live music, local entertainment, free admission. Information festival@saintsusanna.com or 317-374-1970.

August 20

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, business entrepreneur Jeff Worrell presenting “It’s not what happens to you ...,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Aug. 17. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

August 20-21

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. SausageFest, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Kincaid’s sausages, Sun King beer, sides from Illinois Street Food Emporium, Byrnes pizza, live music, snack shack goodies, kid zone, prizes, bounce houses, teen zone with DJ, free admission. Information: 317-253-1461.

August 21

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Ln., New Albany. Choir Re-Boot Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, director of archdiocesan and cathedral liturgical music Andrew Motyka facilitating, $10, includes lunch, free with no lunch. Information and registration: cutt.ly/RebootNA.

August 26

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, south gym, 7575 Holiday Dr., E., Indianapolis. Moms in the Middle, 6:30 p.m., Catholic movie producer of Roe v. Wade film Chérie Ballinger speaking, wine, door prizes, hors d’oeuvres, free. Registration: cutt.ly/momscherie or Vicki Yamasaki, 317-313-0255, cup@corpuschristiforunityandpeace.org.

August 26-28

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Rd., Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., food, carnival rides, free admission. Information: 317-821-2909.

August 28

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.

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., associate director for African American Affairs of USCCB Office of Cultural Diversity Donna Grimes speaking, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

St. Mary Parish, 1331 East Hunter Robbins Way. Greensburg. On Eagles Wings 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race, $20 adults, $15 children ($25/$20 after Aug. 9). Registration: oneagleswings5k.com. Information: 812-663-8427.

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General Announcements 

Celebrate Marriage annual conference set for Aug. 28 at Our Lady of the Greenwood

Celebrate Marriage, a ministry of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood, will host its annual conference for married couples at Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Aug. 28.

The event will feature keynote speaker, author, producer and former Relevant Radio show host Chuck Neff.

The day will include break-out sessions on a variety of topics, praise and worship music by the St. Jam Band, and lunch.

The cost per couple is $60.

To register, contact Tom and Marcy Renken at OLGMarriageMinistry@gmail.com or 317-489-1557.

 

Archdiocesan Healing Mass set for Aug. 12 at St. Bartholomew Church

The archdiocese’s annual Healing Mass will take place at St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., in Columbus, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 12.

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will celebrate this year’s Healing Mass, which will be bilingual.

Following the Mass, participants will have the opportunity to receive a private blessing from the archbishop and/or to pray with prayer teams in English or Spanish.

The Mass, sponsored by the Substance Abuse Ministry of the archdiocese’s Office of Human Life and Dignity, offers a chance to pray for those suffering from addiction, their loved ones and for the community.

For a list of resources regarding substance abuse, go to cutt.ly/SAMResources.

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Retreats and Programs

August 11

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

August 12

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

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

August 13-15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend, sponsored by Retrouvaille Indy, for couples in struggling marriages. Register at www.helpourmarriage.org or e-mail retrouindy@gmail.com.

August 14

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, prayer, opportunity for reconciliation, feast of the Assumption Vigil Mass, $50 includes lunch, $75 for Friday overnight with private room and light breakfast, register by Aug. 11. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/day-with-mary or 812-923-8817.

August 15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by Father James Farrell, includes refreshments, freewill offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone8-15.

August 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 6:30 p.m. Fri. to 1 p.m. Sun., Carolyn Berghuis, author of Understanding the Jesus Code, presenting, $230 per person, $460 per couple, includes program, meals snacks and private overnight accommodations. Registration: cutt.ly/fatima-julian, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

August 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Our Father: A New Perspective, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore presenting, $60, includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Looking Back, Looking Forward, Evening of Reflection with Father James Farrell, 5:30 -9 p.m. Father Farrell reflects on 45 years of priesthood, $40 includes light supper and presentation. Registration: cutt.ly/frfarrell-reflect-pm, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

August 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Looking Back, Looking Forward, Day of Reflection with Father James Farrell, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Father Farrell reflects on 45 years of priesthood, $45 includes continental breakfast, lunch and presentation. Registration: cutt.ly/frfarrell-reflect-day 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

August 31

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.

September 1, September 2

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

September 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Spiritual Integration: Fitness, Health and Physical Well-being, Benedictine Brother Nathaniel Szidik presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Healing from Sexual Abuse—A Retreat for Women Religious, Fri. 8:30 p.m.- Sun. 9 p.m., Dr. Rachel Waltz presenting, limited to 15 participants, $350, $24 discount if register by July 31, includes lodging and meals. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 11

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Eucharist of Encountering: Crossing Thresholds, Becoming Transformed, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., composer, theologian, author and Paulist Father Manalo presenting, includes Mass, lunch, presentation, reflection, painting class with Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, musical concert, $100 includes meals, materials. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/fr-ricky-manalo or 812-923-8817.

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