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The Coming Month

May 3

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.

May 3-4

White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spring Plant Sale, Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., organically grown vegetables, herbs, cut flowers. Information: spsmw.org/events, 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org.

May 3-5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Life-Giving Wounds Retreat, 7 p.m. Fri.-5 p.m. Sun., retreat for adult children of divorce or separation, $275 ages 18 and older, $185 college students or ages 18-25 in need of financial assistance, includes accommodations, materials, meals, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life. Information, registration: marriageandfamily.archindy.org/lgw, gross@archindy.org, 317-592-4007.

May 4

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, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Anne’s Golf Club, 360 E. County Road 350 N., North Vernon. Missy’s Hope Golf Scramble, 8 a.m., benefitting Missy’s Hope Maternity Home, four mulligans, 50/50 draw, lunch provided, $200 per four-person team, hole sponsor $100 with your sign at choice of hole. Information, registration: 812-767-2897, peggydyerbland@yahoo.com, tinyurl.com/missyshopedonate (choose golf scramble from dropdown).

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish parking lot, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

May 5

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Katie’s Walk for Hope, check-in 11 a.m., walk starts at noon, 12th annual event in memory of Katie Lynch benefitting families affected by childhood cancer, 1-mile route from Roncalli High School football field to St. Jude Parish pavilion, $15 students, $25 adults, $125 family. Information, registration: 317-502-1979, tinyurl.com/katies5K2024, katies5kwalk@gmail.com.

May 7

Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Prayer on Mary, the Mother of Jesus,” 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.

May 9-11

St. Joseph Parish, 228 E. Hendricks St., Shelbyville. Spring Festival, Thurs. 6-9 p.m., Fri. 6-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., food, beer garden, $2,000 raffle, rides and amusements by Poor Jack, free admission. Information: 317-398-8227, kellie@sjsshelbyville.org.

May 11

St. John Paul II Parish, 2253 W. St. Joe Road, Sellersburg. Supporting Your Spouse’s Dreams, presented by internationally known singer Steve Angrisano and his wife Jenni, sponsored by Catalyst Catholic in New Albany Deanery, $20 per person, includes dinner, child care available, registration required by May 5. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/3dates.

May 14

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.

May 15

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

May 16

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

May 18

St. Christopher Parish parking lot, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

May 25

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.

May 27

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc. Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

May 30

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Cor Jesu, 7-8 p.m., night of communal prayer, adoration, Benediction and fellowship, free. Information: megt2014@gmail.com.

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General Announcements 

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House to host getaway weekend retreat for married couples on May 31-June 2

A Celebrate Marriage Getaway Weekend will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, from 5 p.m. on May 31 to noon on June 2.

This weekend for married couples is offered and presented by Celebrate Marriage, a Catholic ministry with a mission to strengthen and enrich marriages through the transformative power of Christ’s love.

The “getaway” is designed to keep the “spark alive” in marriages through engaging presentations, time for reflection, connection with other couples and fun activities that honor and celebrate the love that binds each couple in marriage. The weekend includes Mass both Saturday and Sunday.

Tom and Marcy Renken, members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood and the founders of Celebrate Marriage, will lead the weekend.

Early-bird registration is $450 per couple by May 17 and $500 per couple after that date.

Registration is required by May 30 and includes overnight accommodations, all meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

To register, go to archindy.org/fatima-events or contact Lisa Coons at 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

Sisters of Providence accepting Providence Associate applications through June 30

The Providence Associate program of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, is accepting applications for Providence Associates through June 30.

If you are looking for spiritual enrichment, support, a community, or a sense of mission, God may be nudging you to become a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence.

Providence Associates are women and men of faith, ages 18 and older, who share their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence.

The Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 2007. Currently, there are more than 300 Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan.

Accepted applicants spend a year meeting one-on-one on a regular basis with a member of the Sisters of Providence or another Providence Associate companion. During the meetings, the candidates and their companions learn and share about Providence spirituality.

Accepted candidates attend an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in November. Following the orientation, the candidate and companion usually meet once a month—in person, virtually or by phone—for the coming year.

For more information, go to ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Providence Associate Director: Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or ddillow@spsmw.org.

Register by May 13 for Women of the Church forum at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on May 31-June 2

Women of the Church, a Catholic leadership forum, will host a regional gathering for women with the theme “Eucharistic Living” at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, from 2 p.m. May 31-1 p.m. June 2. All times are Central Time.

The weekend’s schedule will include presentations, liturgical celebrations and opportunity for reflection, as well as space to bring one’s experiences into conversations with others.

Speakers include Dr. Kimberly Baker, co-founder of Women of the Church and associate professor of patristics at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in St. Meinrad, presenting “Living as the Body of Christ”; Agnes Kovacs, co-founder of Women of the Church and director of continuing formation at Saint Meinrad, presenting “The Paschal Mystery as Lived Faith in Daily Life”; and Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenting “The Grace of Gratitude.”

The cost to attend is $275, which includes overnight accommodations and meals. A commuter option is available for $110.

Registration is required by May 13.

For more information or to register, go to womenofthechurch.org or contact Baker at 812-357-6430 or kbaker@saintmeinrad.edu.

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Retreats and Programs

April 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, includes separate rooms, meals and materials. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.

April 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. E.A.R.T.H. (Energy Awareness for Rural Towns and Homes), 9:30-11:30 a.m. p.m., Franciscan Sister Claire Whalen, Peter Schubert and Kathryn Lisinicchia presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 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.

May 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.

May 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), for young adults ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $55 single, $110 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 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.

May 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality 101, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Ignatius Manfredonia presenting, $241 includes room and meals. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1.

May 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. 7 Keys to Unlock True Happiness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic author and speaker Sandra Hartlieb presenting, $30, Zoom option available. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 31-June 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Celebrate Marriage Getaway Weekend, 5 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., for married couples, Celebrate Marriage founders Tom and Marcy Renken facilitators, includes meals, overnight accommodations, refreshments and snacks, $450 per couple until May 17, $500 per couple after May 17. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 3-6

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Four-Day Directed Retreat: Silence, Reflection and Transformation, 10 a.m. Mon.-2 p.m. Thurs., includes spiritual direction, prayer sessions, accommodations, materials and meals, $475. Information, registration: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

June 5

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.

June 7

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.

June 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. In Sickness and in Health: Prayer, Covenant, and Healing, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Mandala Art, 5-9 p.m., trained art therapist and art teacher Kristin Scifres presenting, includes snacks, beverages, art supplies, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 21-23, 21-25 or 21-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; June 21-23, $265; June 21-25, $425; June 21-28, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons: Conscious Contact, Kathleen McCauley presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 29-August 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Summer Chant Workshop, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp and Dr. Rosemary Heredos presenting, for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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