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The Coming Week
February 18
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Bioethics–What Makes It Catholic?” Bishop Timothy Doherty of the Lafayette Diocese, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
February 19
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Glenn O’Connor, 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.
February 20
Holy Trinity Parish, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
Queen and Divine Mercy Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, 9:30 a.m., on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant, daily Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 812-689-3551.
February 21
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Mondays at the Mount,” Scripture study, session three, “Themes of II Corinthians,” 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.
February 22
St. Monica Parish Center, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “Divorce and Beyond” program for separated and divorced Catholics, session two of six, $25 per person, 7-9 p.m., registration limited. Information: 317-253-2193, ext. 2, or mhess@archindy.org.
February 23
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, song and praise, 7 p.m., bilingual Mass, 7:30 p.m., Father Todd Goodson, presider. Information: 317-846-0705.
Marian University, Allison Mansion, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. “Lead from the Heart–Ethical Perspectives in Health Care,” 4 p.m., no charge, registration required. Information: 317-955-6115 or kspear@marian.edu.
February 24
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholics United for the Faith, Abba, Father Chapter, meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 317-236-1569, 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or parthur@archindy.org.
February 25
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 317 E. 57th St., Indianapolis. Late Nite Catechism, play, 8 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-319-3717 or 317-257-2266.
February 26
St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Catholic Church, 6361 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. “The Spiritual Response to the Culture of Death,” pro-life mini-retreat and luncheon, Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-236-1569 or parthur@archindy.org.
Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. “Chocolate Fest,” 6-9 p.m., $10 advance sale, $12 at door, $5 children ages 6-12, no charge for children ages 5 and under. Information: 765-935-2552 or ptloghome@gmail.com.
February 27
St. Mary Parish, 415 E. 8th St., New Albany. Blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no appointment needed. Information: 812-944-0417 or www.redcrossblood.org.
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General Announcements
Author Patrick Madrid to speak at Franciscan Foundation fundraiser
The Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land will hold its fourth annual fundraising dinner on March 12 at the Marriott North, 3645 River Crossing Blvd., in Indianapolis.
Catholic apologist and author Patrick Madrid will speak at the dinner, which begins at 6 p.m. and concludes at 10 p.m.
Also scheduled to attend are Bishop-designate Christopher J. Coyne of Indianapolis and Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice, Fla., a member of the Franciscan Foundation board of trustees.
The foundation works to keep the Church in the Holy Land alive by helping Catholics there find suitable housing and education.
“We have a moral obligation, a religious obligation, to make sure that our communities [in the Holy Land] will always be living, worshiping communities, not just something in the past,” said Franciscan Father Peter Vasko, the foundation president. “That’s what makes me continue on with this.
“If we don’t know who we are and where we have come from, then how can we call ourselves followers of Christ?” Father Peter said. “This is where he was born, where he ministered, where he died, where he rose from the dead. This is the root of our faith.”
Many Catholics in the archdiocese have gone on pilgrimages to the Holy Land that were coordinated by the Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land.
Tickets for the dinner are $200 per person and must be purchased by Feb. 25.
(For more information about the fundraising dinner or to purchase tickets, call 317-574-4191 or 866-905-3787.)
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Retreats and Programs
February 19
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Marriage as a Process,” Barbara McDonald, presenter, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., light lunch, $45 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
February 21
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Compassionate Healing,” Benedictine Sister Anita Louise Lowe, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Youth Night at the ‘Burg,” 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Personal Preparation for the Paschal Mystery,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 25-26
St. Monica Church, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “Couples Retreat,” Benedictine Sister Paula Hagen, presenter, Fri. 6-9:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon, child care provided, $25 per person, $35 per couple. Information: 317-501-2878 or lorimwilbur@yahoo.com.
February 25-27
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Suffering Servant Songs of Isaiah 4-55,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “The Sacrament of Marriage, a Priest’s Perspective–Date Night for Engaged and Married Couples,” Father Todd Goodson, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $50 per couple includes dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Sunday Eucharist–Why We Do What We Do,” Benedictine Sister Anita Ann Lowe, presenter, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
February 27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, 1:30-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Young adult Mass, dinner and sharing, no charge. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.
February 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima,” monthly Mass and social, Mass, 9 a.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 8
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Sharing Strategies for Self-Care,” session two, Toni Peabody, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 4-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Carnival Capers–Preparing for Lent,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 9-30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living,” Thomas Merton seminar, four Wednesdays, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $85.95, four sessions include dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 10-31
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Invitation to Our Call to Discipleship,” Lenten series, four Thursdays, Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session, bring a friend, two for $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 11-13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Sundays of Lent– Cycle A,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 13
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Come and Walk with Saints,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulson, presenter, following 9:30 a.m. liturgy, free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Monday Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 14-April 4
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Companions in Christ–The Way of Forgiveness,” four Mondays, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $60 plus $12 for book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Return to God in the Rule of St. Benedict,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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