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The Coming Week

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.

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.

August 15

Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person.

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.

Our Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, celebration, 7:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 200.

Our Lady’s Chapel in the Meadow, Camp Atterbury, near Edinburgh. Italian Heritage Society, Mass, 11 a.m., pitch-in following Mass. Information: 317-767-7686 or www.italianheritage.org.

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 17

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. “Scripture Study,” first-year group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-241-9169 or jansenml@iquest.net.

August 19

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

Aquinas Center, 707 Providence Way, Clarksville. “Jesus: God as Man,” Ecclesial Lay Ministry course, Linda Pifer, instructor, 4:30-7:30 p.m., meeting each Thursday through Oct. 21, also available by

webcast at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, $225 per person. Information: mschaefer@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Jason Konesco, president, Harrison College, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “5K Run and Walk,” 9 a.m. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 20-21

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 46th and Illinois Streets, Indianapolis. “Sausage Fest,” food, music, Fri. and Sat., 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Information: 317-253-1461.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” rides, food, music, entertainment, 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 21

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Aaron Jenkins, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

August 22

St. Paul Parish, Parish Hall, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Ladies’ Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-487-2096.

August 25

Mallow Run, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. “Theology on Tap,” Sarah Bauer, Catholic vocalist, 7 p.m. Information: www.indytot.com.

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General Announcements

Local Communion and Liberation leader to be interviewed on Catholic radio

An interview with Erica Heinekamp, a leader in the archdiocese of the Catholic lay movement Communion and Liberation, will be broadcast on Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 FM’s “Faith in Action” program on Aug. 16-21.

During the interview, Heinekamp talks to co-hosts Jim Ganley and Sean Gallagher about how Communion and Liberation helps her and other people around the world to find Christ alive in their everyday lives.

Heinekamp, 26, is a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and is a fourth-grade teacher at St. Susanna School in Plainfield.

“Faith in Action” is broadcast at 10 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays, 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9 a.m. on Saturdays.

Catholic Radio Indy can be heard throughout the archdiocese by logging on to www.catholicradioindy.org and clicking on the “listen now” button. Podcasts of previous shows are also available on the Web site.

Aug. 17 Mass at Indianapolis parish to honor Father Thomas Murphy’s 25th anniversary as priest

A Mass honoring the 25th anniversary of the ordination of retired Father Thomas Murphy will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis.

Friends are invited to the liturgy.

Following the Mass, the Serra Club of Indianapolis, for whom Father Murphy is a former chaplain, will sponsor a private dinner for him and other priests of the archdiocese in appreciation for their ministries and in honor of the international Year for Priests, which ended in June.

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Retreats and Programs

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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