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The Coming Month
May 22
St. Mary School, 617 Clay St., North Vernon. Youth group, Vocations Day, “Called to Holiness, Called to Love,” 5th graders-young adults, 6:30-9 p.m. Information: 812-346-3604 or kahunter20@gmail.com.
May 23
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
May 24
St. Rita Church, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. St. Rita-Holy Angels Connected in the Spirit Pentecost Fellowship Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-545-0483.
Holy Family Parish, 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany. Pentecost Concert, “I Send You Out,” noon, reception following concert, no charge. Information: 812-944-8283 or jhallal@holyfamilynewalbany.org.
May 29
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. 2nd Spiritual Direction Internship Alumni Picnic, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
May 30
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Basic Herbal Preparations,” Robyn Morton, instructor, 1-5 p.m., $35 per person, registration deadline May 22. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.
June 3
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.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Educational Summer Series: Alpaca Training and Handling,” session one of four, ages 10 and above, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 per session or $50 for the series, Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.
June 5
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.
June 5-6
St. Boniface Church, 15519 N. State Road 545, Fulda. Celebration of 150th anniversary of church building, festivities start 3 p.m. Central time June 5, end with Mass 4 p.m. Central time June 6, live music, food, beer garden, kids’ activities, corn hole tournament, raffle for 2015 Jeep Wrangler or $20,000, three drawings for $500. Information: www.sbfulda.org.
June 6
St. Michael the Archangel 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.
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.
June 7
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. St. Andrew School Class of 1965, 50th anniversary, Mass, 10 a.m., light breakfast reception following Mass. Information: 317-924-3093 or jwfeltersr@gmail.com.
Riviera Club, 5640 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. St. Agnes Alumnae Brunch, noon, $20, Mass before at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Brunch reservation required. Send check, including
maiden name and graduation year, to Pat Douglass, 7550 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN, 46240. Information: Pat Douglass, 317-340-7550 or padouglass@padlaw.net.
June 9
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, guest day luncheon, noon. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.
George’s Neighborhood Grill, 6935 Lake Plaza Dr., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, After Hours Meeting, 5-7 p.m., $10 members, $16 guests and non-members, reservations due June 4, 4 p.m., no walk ins allowed. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
June 10
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Educational Summer Series: Alpaca Training and Handling,” session two of four, ages 10 and above, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 per session or $50 for the series, Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.
June 11
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.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 511 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Southside Catholic Business Professionals Breakfast Series, speaker businessman Denny Sponsel, Mass 7 a.m., breakfast and speaker following Mass, $5 non-members, $3 members. Information: Christy Wright, cmw_76_99@yahoo.com.
June 13
St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.
Michaela Farm, Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg. “Natural Farming,” 4 p.m., farm tours, silent auction, dinner, $50 per person, must be 21 years of age, reservations due June 1. Information: 812-933-6460 or ssiefert@oldenburgosf.com.
June 14
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.
St. Benedict Church, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Concert and historical anecdotes, German and time-period music as part of the parish’s 150th celebration, free, 3 p.m.
Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Cir., Indianapolis. Notre Dame Children’s Choir concert, 4:30 p.m., no charge.
June 17
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Educational Summer Series: Alpaca Training and Handling,” session three of four, ages 10 and above, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 per session or $50 for the series, Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.
June 18
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.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, O’Shaughnessy dining room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Birthing Providence: The Universe is Pregnant with God,” 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $95 per person includes lunch, registration deadline, Feb. 15. Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.
June 20
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Mining the Dark for Healing Gold” workshop, Norbert Krapf and Liza Hyatt, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Registration: 812-933-6437.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
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.
June 24
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Educational Summer Series: Alpaca Training and Handling,” session four of four, ages 10 and above, 6-7:30 p.m., $15 per session or $50 for the series, Information: 812-535-2952 or ProvCenter.org.
June 27
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
St. Benedict Church, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Former St. Benedict German School alumni reunion, part of the parish’s 150th celebration, 7 p.m.
June 28
St. Benedict Church, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Sesquicentennial Celebration Mass and brunch, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin primary celebrant, 11 a.m. Brunch to follow at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.
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General Announcements
Notre Dame Children’s Choir to perform in Indianapolis on June 14
The Notre Dame Children’s Choir (NDCC) will launch its 2015 national tour by performing at Christ Church Cathedral, 125 Monument Circle, in Indianapolis at 4:30 p.m. on June 14.
The concert is free and open to the public.
Founded in 2013, the NDCC seeks to reinvigorate a love of sacred music in the Christian church and the concert hall by providing a free choral program to children ages 5-14 in the northern Indiana/southern Michigan area.
The NDCC believes in educating the complete singer from a spiritual, educational and community perspective.
Singers in the NDCC become musical leaders in their school and church choirs and become lifelong listeners, practitioners and advocates for sacred choral music in the community.
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Retreats and Programs
May 22
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie Night, “Welcome to Shelbyville,” 6:30-9 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
May 23
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “What’s in a Name? St. Francis and Pope Francis,” Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter and Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
May 26-28
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “A Blessed Life: Living the Beatitudes,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
May 29
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “2nd Spiritual Direction Internship Alumni Picnic,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
May 29-June 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Wisdom of Nazareth,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 3
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.
June 4
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
June 4-7
Jesuit Spiritual Center, 5361 South Milford Road, Milford, Ohio. “Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius,” Jesuit Father Richard Bollman, facilitator. Information: 813-248-3500 or reservations@jesuitspiritualcenter.com
June 7
Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Always Loving Our Children,” 4:30-8 p.m., light supper, donations accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
June 8-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Reading the Word of God in the Liturgy,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 9
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Taizé Prayer,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
June 11
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 a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
June 12
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Art, Journaling and Art Journaling: Creative Practices for Spiritual Growth,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org
June 12-13
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Art, Journaling and Art Journaling: Creative Practices for Spiritual Growth,” Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz, presenter, registration deadline June 6. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
June 12-14
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Our Memories, Dreams and Reflections,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, PhD, presenters. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 17
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 18
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
June 19-21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Wisdom of Nazareth,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, and $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 20
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. “Mining the Dark for Healing Gold,” Norbert Krapf and Liza Hyatt, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., lunch included $45, or $80 if spend the night. Information and/or registration: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 21-27
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Community Monastic Retreat: Parables and the Reign of God,” Abbot John Klassen, facilitator, $425 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.
June 23-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Pray Your Way to Happiness,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 3-5
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices,” Benedictine Brother William Sprauer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 9-12
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Women’s Woodscape Retreat,” registration deadline July 2. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
July 10-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Cry of the Earth,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 13-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 14
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Taizé Prayer,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
July 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Coming Home,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 20-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Bringing to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 26-28
Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 3-Day Silent directed retreat, $200 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 26-29
Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 4-Day Silent directed retreat, $270 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 26-July 30
Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 5-Day Silent directed retreat, $335 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 26-July 31
Our Lady of Fatima retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 6-Day Silent directed retreat, $395 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
July 27-30
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.
July 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Benedictine Spirituality: Nothing Extraordinary but Everything Ordinary in Living Daily Life,” Benedictine Father Michael Brune, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 31-August 2
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Forgiveness: The Path Inward,” Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, registration deadline July 24. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons,” Dave Maloney, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 7-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionists Brother Michael Moran, presenters, $540 single, $875 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 11
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Taizé Prayer,” 7-8 p.m. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.
August 17
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.
August 21-23
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Beatitudes: The Foundation of Christian Spirituality,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Being Born Anew,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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