September 15, 2023

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The Coming Month

September 20

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

St. John the Evangelist Parish, 10701 Olcott Ave, St. John, Ind. (Gary Diocese). DiscipleShift Conference for Parish Leaders, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CT, registration opens 8 a.m. CT, speakers include co-founder of Divine Renovation Ron Huntley, National Director of Alpha USA in the Catholic Context Josh Danis and Father Sammie Maletta, lunch included, $75, diocesan discounts available. Information, registration: discipleshiftconference.com, hr@stjohnparish.org, 219-365-5678, ext. 269.

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. Celebrate Life Dinner, 6 p.m. registration, 6:45 p.m. dinner and awards, 8 p.m. filmmaker, author and actor Alex Kendrick presenting, benefitting Right to Life of Indianapolis, $75 individual, $750 table of 10, $525 student table, sponsorships available. Information, registration: rtlindy.org/annual-right-to-life-dinner, 317-582-1526.

September 21

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

September 21-23

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-10 p.m. with concert 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, $5,000 raffle grand prize, pull tabs, Texas Hold’em, poker, carnival rides, kids’ games, silent auction,

live bands, food, three parking lots: Lot 1 at Our Lady of Lourdes, 5333 E. Washington St.; Lot 2 at Oakley Hammond Funeral Home, 5342 E. Washington St.; Lot 3 at Mundell and Associates, 110 S. Downey Ave. Information: 317-356-7291, ollfallfest.org, ollfallfest@gmail.com.

September 22

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. JoJo’s Jumpstart Foundation Birthday Bash, 7-11 p.m., scholarship fundraiser, live and silent auctions, heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, live music by Six Figures, casual attire, $75, register by Sept. 21. Information, registration: jojosjumpstart.org/donate, 317-260-8015, jojosjumpstart@gmail.com.

September 22-23

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. Country Fair and Hog Roast, Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., food, drinks, midway, beer tent, silent auction, kids’ games, live music: Fri. My Yellow Rickshaw, Sat. Trace Thompson, Another Round and 45 RPM, free admission. Information: 317-852-3195.

September 23

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Married Couples Parenting Retreat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., presented by Michael and Alicia Hernon of The Messy Family Project ministry, includes breakfast and lunch, free but registration required. Information, registration: 812-576-4302, clairekeck.asp@gmail.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. 75th Anniversary Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction, 6:30 p.m., $25 ticket for $500 raffle, $50 for $1,500 raffle, dinner included, beer and wine available for purchase. Information, tickets: 317-926-7359, rectory@saintmichaelindy.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Monarch Festival, noon-8 p.m., regional arts festival, live entertainment, food trucks, local beer and wine, kids’ zone, butterfly experience, free admission. Information/artist registration: monarchmountfest.com/artist-registration.

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

September 23-24

Project Joseph Retreat for Men Suffering from Abortion, central Indiana location will be given upon registration. Information, registration: David, 765-860-6006, dlbangs1@gmail.com, Facebook “Project Joseph Indiana.”

St. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Fall Festival, Sat. 3-11 p.m. (Mass 4 p.m.), Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Mass 10:30 a.m.), cash raffle, wine bingo, axe throwing, casino games, kids’ games, horse rides, bakery, corn hole tournament, live music, Sat. German food, Sun. chicken dinner, free admission. Information. 765-825-8578, secretary@stgabrielconnersville.org.

September 24

St. Mark Parish, 5377 Acorn Rd., Tell City. Shooting Match and Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., ham and beef shoot, raffle, handmade quilts, country story with produce, chili, homemade pies, hamburger, chicken sandwiches, brats, food prices vary, free admission. Information: 812-836-2481, stmark@psci.net.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmer’s Lane NE, Greenville. Annual Chicken and Homemade Dumpling Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Mass 11 a.m., meal service ends at 2:30 p.m., dine-in or carry-out, fried chicken with homemade dumplings, slaw, choice of pie, meal price TBD, raffles, handmade quilts, cake booth, children’s corner, silent auction, Nanna’s Attic, free admission. Information: 812-364-6646, katieelderst.michaels@gmail.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Parish Life Center, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. International Tastes of St. Michael, noon-2 p.m., for those with past or present connections to the parish, free sampling of international foods prepared by parishioners, preceded by 11 a.m. Mass with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson for parish’s 75th anniversary. Information: 317-926-7359, rectory@saintmichaelindy.org.

September 26

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mass for the Season of Creation, 6 p.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson celebrant, sponsored by ArchIndy Creation Care Ministry, refreshments and fellowship following, free. Information: ourcommonhome.org/soc, 317-253-1461.

September 27

St. Mary Parish Food Tent at Persimmon Festival in Mitchell, 4:30-7 p.m., corner of 7th and Main St., Italian dinner, cost TBD. Information: 812-849-3570, stmarysmitchell294@gmail.com.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Evening of Spiritual Renewal, confessions 5 p.m., Mass 5:30 p.m., refreshments and fellowship 6:30 p.m., speaker 7 p.m., Dominican Father Patrick Hyde presenting “Desired, Chosen, Fed,” free. Information  -259-4373.

September 27

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life 2023 Kickoff Rally, noon, former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Travino presenter, free. Information: 40daysindy.org/kick-off-rally, linda@40daysindy.org.

September 27-November 5

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life 2023, sign up for prayer times, free. Information: 40daysindy.org, linda@40daysindy.org.

September 29-30

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, 5-11 p.m., kids’ zone, beer garden, food, health fair, raffle, live music: Fri. Monarch Band and the Woomblies Rock Orchestra, Sat. Colin Hawk and Trainwreck, free admission. Information: 317-784-5454, parishadmin@holyname.cc.

September 30

Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Angels of Grace Awards Luncheon, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., honoring Sandra Ziebold, CEO of Beacon of Hope Crisis Center; Theresa Weisenbach, founder of Megan Weisenbach Foundation; Kim Striby, teacher at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis; $45. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/angels-of-grace, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Octoberfest, 3-10 p.m., dance in parking lot, live music by The Louisville Crashers, food and beer trucks, no coolers, outside food or beverages allowed, $5 admission after 6 p.m. Information: 812-282-2677, kueding@jeffersonvillecatholic.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 4600 N. Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis. Cultural Delights Day, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., celebration of nationalities including Nigerian, Latino, Haitian and Korean, proceeds benefit St. Lawrence Parish and Adani Care Foundation which aids widows and orphans in rural Nigeria, reverse raffle, music, food, wine, beer, suggested donation of $20 individual, $50 families. Information: 317-658-9754, team@adanicare.org.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Oktoberfest 2023 Fun Run 5K, 9 a.m., 5K or 1-mile options, $10 children, $15 adult, $40 family of three or more. Information, registration: 317-257-2266, cutt.ly/IHMfunrun23.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Oktoberfest 2023, 4-11 p.m., food, drinks, live music, entertainment, free admission. Information: 317-257-2266, ihmindy.org/oktoberfest.

October 1

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken dinners, turtle soup, adult and kids’ games, money raffle, quilt raffle, basket raffle, silent auction, country store, pet blessing, free admission. Information: 812-934-3013, holyfamilycheryl@gmail.com.

St. John Paul II Parish, 2253 St. Joe Rd., W., Sellersburg. Turkey Shoot/Chicken Dinner/Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner with homemade dumplings, booths, raffles, handmade quilts, kids’ games, country store, free admission. Information: 812-246-2512.

Ars Café and Meeting House, 6995 N. Dearborn St., Suite 100, Guilford. Ribbon Cutting for Ars Café and Meeting House, 6-8 p.m., coffee shop owned by All Saints Parish, Dearborn County, regular business hours Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302.

October 3

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Living Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home Globally and Locally, 7-8 p.m., archdiocesan Laudato Si’ action platform representative Andrew Miller presenting, free. Information: 812-379-9353.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mass for the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 11 a.m., online option available. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

October 4

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.

October 4-November 8

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Environmental Concerns Small Group: Social Action and Civic Love, 6:30-8 p.m., series of five sessions (Oct. 4, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8), free, register by Oct. 2. Information, registration: 317-520-4841, lsheehan@archindy.org.

October 5

St. Jude Church, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Arm of St. Jude relic for veneration, 1-10 p.m., Mass 6 p.m., relic of arm bone of St. Jude the Apostle on tour from Italy, free. Local information: 317-786-4371. Information on relic and tour: apostleoftheimpossible.com.

October 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, 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 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

October 7

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Morning of Reflection honoring Our Blessed Mother, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., talks by Marian Movement of Priests past director Father Charles Becker and archdiocesan vocations director Father Michael Keucher 9-11:30 a.m., Mass 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Marian Center of Indianapolis, free. Information: 317-331-1328.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne. (Fort Wayne South Bend Diocese). Kingdom Builders Catholic Women’s Conference: Magnify! 8 a.m.-4 p.m., doors open 7 a.m., qualifies as a Regional Eucharistic Revival Event, featuring Catholic author Lisa Cotter, entrepreneur Kristin Reilly, Kingdom Builders Foundress Mary Jo Parrish, Mass celebrant Bishop Kevin C. Rhoads, $70 until Sept 1, $80 after Sept. 1, reserved table for eight $600, includes breakfast, lunch, unlimited beverages, Mass, confession vendors, sponsorship opportunities available. Information, registration: BuildingThroughHim.com/conference.

Tripton Park, 502 S. Madison Ave., North Vernon. Missy’s Hope Maternity Home 5K Walk/Run, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race start, medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place adults 18 and older, teenagers ages 13-17 and children ages 8-12, $25, register by Sept. 23 for T-shirt. Information, registration: cutt.ly/missyshope5k23.

Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Sisters of Providence Feast Days,” for single Catholic women ages 18-42, via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., seventh day of each month. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

October 10

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

October 12-14

Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., Louisville, Ky. National Black Catholic Men’s Conference, sponsored by Bowman-Francis Ministry of the Society of the Divine Word, $150 adults, $100 ages 17 and younger. Information, registration: bowmanfrancis.org.

October 14

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Rd., Carmel (Diocese of Lafayette). 17th CINCH (Central Indiana Churches for Haiti) Gathering, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., information and networking for parishes or individuals with—or interest in—parish twinning, includes lunch, presentations, Mass, $40. Information, registration: 317-840-6775, cutt.ly/CINCH2023, info@ptpausa.org.

October 15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. Ambrose Parish gymnasium, 325 S. Chestnut St., Seymour. Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, 1:30-7 p.m., free. Information: 812-522-5304, demartinis@stambroseseymour.org.

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General Announcements 

Mass at St. Thomas Aquinas in Indy on Sept. 26 will mark Season of Creation

A Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson to mark the Season of Creation will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., in Indianapolis, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 26.

The Mass, sponsored by the archdiocesan Creation Care Commission, honors the Season of Creation, recognized each year between Sept. 1-Oct. 4.

The Creation Care Commission aims to help Catholics across central and southern Indiana live out Pope Francis’ call to care more deeply about our intertwined relationships with God, people and Earth.

All are invited, and light refreshments and fellowship will follow the Mass.

For more information, go to ourcommonhome.org/soc.

 

Relic of St. Jude coming to Indy and nearby dioceses in October

A relic of the arm of St. Jude the Apostle will be available for veneration at St. Jude Church, 5353 McFarland Road, in Indianapolis, from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 5.

A special Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m.

Treasures of the Church is sponsoring the tour of the relic throughout the United States through May 2024. It marks the first time the relic has left its home in Italy.

St. Jude is the patron saint of lost causes and desperate situations. Carmelite Community Father Carlos Martins, who is leading the tour, notes that visiting the relic “provides an opportunity for individuals to experience intimacy with someone who dwells in heaven and beholds God face-to-face. It allows devotees to receive his blessing and entrust him with their petitions.”

The relic will also be available for veneration in these nearby locations:

  • St. Maria Goretti Church, 17102 Spring Mill Road, in Westfield, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette), from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 4, with Mass at 5:30 p.m.
  • St. Jude Church, 19704 Johnson Road, in South Bend, Ind. (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend), from 1-9 p.m. on Oct. 7, with Mass at 4:30 p.m.
  • Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Road, in Fort Wayne, Ind. (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend), from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 8, with Mass at 5 p.m.
  • St. Cecelia Church, 3105 Madison Road, in Cincinnati, Ohio (Archdiocese of Cincinnati), from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 26, with Mass at 7 p.m.

For more information on the Oct. 5 visit at St. Jude Church, call the parish office at 317-786-4371.

For more information about the tour and tour sites, go to apostleoftheimpossible.com.

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Retreats and Programs

September 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Miracle of Chartres, Benedictine Father Noel Mueller presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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/TOBITiNDY-091523 or 317-545-7681. Information on program: archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

September 16

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Mary, Martha and a Spirituality for Women, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Catholic spiritual director and award-winning author Susan Yanos presenting, includes lunch, $85 credit card, $80 cash or check. Registration: benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

September 29-October 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Eucharist: What Did Jesus Have in Mind? Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone—A Weekend Retreat of Hope and Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-12:30 p.m. Sun., Christine Turo-Shields certified therapist, Father Jim Farrell, Providence Sister Connie Kramer and loss survivors Judy Proctor and Lisa Thibault presenting, commuter rate $35, includes meals, private guest room to use during day, Mass, program materials; overnight accommodations available for $30. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

September 30

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Spiritual Living: A Way of Life, 9:30-11:30 a.m., social worker Rick Wright presenting, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 4

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Autumn Landscape, 9:30-11:30 a.m., third of five stand-alone sessions (Oct. 11, 18), 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, $30 per session. Registration: lnkiy.in/10-4-plein-air or 812-923-8817.

October 5

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Intertwined: New Works by Karen Boone, Artist Talk, 6 p.m., “Making Healthy Choices When Creating Art” by sculptor Karen Boone, free. Information: franciscansusa.org/event/intertwined.

October 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 6-7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Encountering Jesus Through Prayer—A Pathway to Inner Peace, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-4 p.m. Sat., retired Father Steve Schaftlein presenting, includes room and meals, $175 credit card, $170 cash or check. Registration: benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

October 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Revisiting the Rosary, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being and Belonging Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-1:30 p.m. Sun., for individuals experiencing divorce, Father Jim Farrell facilitating, $190, includes room with shared bathroom, meals and program. Information, registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Ecology Program, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ambassador of Pope Francis for Laudato Si’ John Mundell, presenting, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: St. Hildegard of Bingen, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 9-13

St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E. Main St., Dewitt, Mich. (Lansing Diocese). Catholic Writers Retreat, 3 p.m. Mon.-3 p.m. Fri., sponsored by Catholic Writers Guild, daily reflections led by author, speaker and journalist Deacon Greg Kendra, $875 includes single room, snacks and meals, register by Oct. 1. Information, registration: catholicwritersguild.org/writers-retreat, 317-460-9313, retreat@catholicwritersguild.com.

October 11

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

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Autumn Landscape, 9:30-11:30 a.m., fourth of five stand-alone sessions (Oct. 18), 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, $30 per session. Registration: lnkiy.in/10-11-plein-air or 812-923-8817.

October 18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Leadership for Catholic Laity, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Autumn Landscape, 9:30-11:30 a.m., fifth of five stand-alone sessions, 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, $30 per session. Registration: lnkiy.in/10-18-plein-air or 812-923-8817.

October 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Hospitality: Welcoming One Another as Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., for widows, Father Jim Farrell, Sister of Providence Connie Kramer and Nancy Pinard presenting, $200, includes room with shared bathroom, meals and program. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. My Beautiful, Broken Self—A SoulCollage Journey of Healing, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Benedict Inn marketing director Kathy Perron presenting, includes lunch and supplies, $80 credit card, $75 cash or check. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

October 23-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew’s Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, priest retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $30, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 28

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Body, Mind and Spirit: Wholeness and Holiness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., doctor of nursing practice and professor of faith community nursing for Marian University Lorie Hacker presenting, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Art of Michelangelo: Sculptor, Painter, Poet, Benedictine Father Noel Mueller presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

November 4

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Osteopathy as an Expression of Franciscan Values in Body, Mind and Spirit, 9:30-11:30 a.m., doctor of osteopathy and professor for Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine David C. Eland presenting, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Desert Mothers and Fathers: Ancient Voices, Contemporary Issues, 6:30-8 p.m., Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner presenting, $30 credit card, $25 cash or check. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 14

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

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $30, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Hymns to the Mother of God, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

November 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Grieving Our Losses, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, $45, includes lunch and Mass. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.  

November 21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Advent Workshop: “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenting, $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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