August 6, 2010

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The Coming Week

August 6

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, 6:30 a.m. Mass, breakfast and program in Priori Hall, Michael Hurst, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, presenter, $15 members, $20 non-members. Information: 317-435-3447 or e-mail macmac961@comcast.net.

August 6-7

St. Joseph Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Parish yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-246-2512.

Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Steel Magnolias, 7 p.m., $7 per person, tickets on sale a half hour before performances. Information: 812-933-0737 or 812-584-5710.

August 7

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. “Summer Festival,” 11 a.m.-10 p.m., games, food, entertainment, silent auction, chicken and noodles dinner. Information: 317-485-5102.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, school gymnasium, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., sponsored by Altar Society, proceeds benefit parish and school. Information: 317-784-5454.

August 7-8

St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford/ New Alsace. Parish festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11a.m.-midnight, chicken dinner. Information: 812-487-2096.

August 8

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, Lanesville. Parish picnic, fried chicken and country ham dinners, booths, quilts, games, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-952-2853.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

August 10

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass, 11 a.m., meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.

August 11

Barley Island Brewery, 639 E. Conner St., Noblesville, Ind. Theology on Tap, “Back to Virtue and the Seven Deadly Sins—Pride and Humility,” 7 p.m. Information: www.indytot.com.

August 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fifth annual “Missions Helping Missions Bazaar,” 10 a.m.-6 p.m., hog roast, 1-7 p.m., $10 per person/$30 per family up to five, Mass 4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681.

August 15

St. Pius Parish, County Road 500 E., Sunman. Parish picnic, chicken dinner, mock turtle soup, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.

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General Announcements

Four-year Bible study program begins on Aug. 17 at St. Christopher Parish

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in Indianapolis will start a four-year Bible study program at 7 p.m. on Aug. 17.

The program helps participants learn about the historical, literary and theological aspects of the Bible.

Although it is a four-year program, a commitment to participate every year is not required.

During the first year, participants will study the Book of Genesis through the Second Book of Kings.

For more information, call Lois Jansen at 317-241-9169 or send an e-mail to jansenml@iquest.net.

 

St. Vincent Orphanage reunion is Aug. 14 in Vincennes

A reunion for residents of the former St. Vincent de Paul Orphanage in Vincennes, Ind., in the Evansville Diocese, will take place on Aug. 14.

Those interested in participating can arrive as early as 10 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1837 S. Hart St. Road, in Vincennes. Participants are invited to bring photos from their time at the orphanage. Food and drinks will be available at the reunion.

For more information about the reunion, call 812-886-4178 or send an e-mail to patclark@avenuebroadband.com.

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Retreats and Programs

August 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Weekend–A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or http://www.retroindy.com/.

August 6-29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “St. John’s Bible,” exhibit, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lecture on Exhibition of Early Writing and Related Materials from 2200 B.C. through the Renaissance,” John Lawrence, presenter, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Journey Toward an Undivided Life–Wholeness and Balance,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 7-8

East Central High School, Performing Arts Center, 1 Trojan Place, St. Leon. “God’s Word Power,” two-day conference, Damian Stayne, presenter, $50 per person includes meal plan if registration postmarked by July 28, healing service, Sat., 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-623-8007 or HealingThroughThePowerOfJesusChrist.org.

August 8

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lecture on the History of the Illumination and Scribing of a Bible,” John Lawrence, presenter, 1-3 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Create Your Own Manuscript Page,” Erika Woods, presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person, lunch included. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts, Treasures and History,” John Lawrence, presenter, 1-4 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 15

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Journaling with Art,” Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore, presenter, 1-3 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Art and Religion,” Benedictine Sister Sandra Schneider, presenter, session one of four, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner and presentation. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 19

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lectio Divina,” Benedictine Sister Kathleen Yeadon and Rev. Callie Smith, presenters, 7-9 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Message of the Book of Jonah,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “How Can We Teach Our Children to Read?” Franciscan Sister Mary Paul Larson, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

August 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Praying the Bible,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 27-29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: www.wwme.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Friendship with God,” Benedictine Brother Francis Wagner, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 28

Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Catholics United for the Faith, Abba, Father Chapter, conference on “Spiritual Treasures of the Church,” Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa, presenter. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes lunch, no charge for priests and religious. Information: 317-236-1521 or parthur@archindy.org.

August 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” Mass, 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass, goodwill offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

September 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Use Time–Don’t Let It Use You!” Benedictine Father Pius Klein, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 8-29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, four sessions on Wednesdays, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session,

6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 per person includes book and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

September 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Art of Appreciation–Learning an Attitude of Gratitude,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 18

Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Theater, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference–“Treasuring Womanhood,” 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., $50 adults, $25 students. Information: www.indianacatholicwomen.com.

September 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Prayer in the Catholic Tradition,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, session two of four, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner and presentation. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Service–The Primary Response to the Real Presence in the Eucharist,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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