February 5, 2016

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The Coming Month

February 5

St. Anthony Church, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Serra Club, Mass for Vocations, coffee and discussion following Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 317-748-1478.

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.

Most Holy Name of Jesus, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

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 9:30 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

February 6

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Little Flower Ladies Club Chili Supper, adults $6, seniors $5, children $3, cafeteria entrance number 6, door prizes, kids’ games, 4-7 p.m. Information: Susan Spilly-Lee, 317-626-1454.

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.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

The Willows, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, presenter, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Jan. 31 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. Chocolate Fest and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., $15 adults, $5 children 6-12 years of age, children under 6 no charge, advance ticket sales only. Information: 765-935-2552 or Karen.ruhl@comcast.net.

February 7-8

St. Agnes Church, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. “The Joy of the Gospel” Parish Mission, led by Msgr. Paul Koetter, Feb. 7  light lunch at noon followed by first session from 1-2:30 p.m.; Feb. 8 Mass at 9 a.m. followed by second session from 10:30 a.m.-noon, and third session form 7-8:30 p.m., reconciliation available Feb. 8 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. All are invited. Information: 812-988-2778 or stagnes5@iquest.net.

February 9

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Indianapolis, Life in the Spirit Seminar, session three of seven, 7-9 p.m. Information: Joseph Valvo, 317-546-7328 or j.valvo-indpls@comcast.net.

February 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.

February 12

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Breeders: A Subclass of Women?,” film about surrogacy, sponsored by pro-life ministries of Holy Rosary and St. John the Evangelist parishes, 6:30 p.m.

February 13

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Celebrate Romance” Dinner Dance for married couples, catered meal, DJ-led dance, door prizes, 7-11 p.m. $40 per couple, reservation due Feb. 7. Information: 317-489-1557 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

St. Joseph Church and Parish Hall, 319 E. South St., Lebanon, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Indianapolis and Lafayette Cursillo Community Ultreya, Mass 4:30 p.m., pitch-in dinner 6 p.m., Ultreya 7 p.m., John Ameis speaker. Information: Mark Scheller, 317-733-4184.

February 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.

February 14-16

St. Maurice, Napoleon; St. John the Baptist, Osgood; and Immaculate Conception, Millhousen parishes. Parish mission, “Mercy: God’s Gift,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, opportunities for the sacraments of healing, confession and anointing each evening. Feb. 14, Immaculate Conception Church, 2081 E. County Road 820 S., Greensburg, 7 p.m.; Feb. 15, St. John the Baptist Church, 331 S. Buckeye St., Osgood, 7 p.m.; Feb. 16, St. Maurice Church, 8874 Harrison St., Napoleon, 7 p.m. Information: 317-372-4948 or hustedd2@gmail.com.

February 16

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Indianapolis, Life in the Spirit Seminar, session four of seven, 7-9 p.m. Information: Joseph Valvo, 317-546-7328 or j.valvo-indpls@comcast.net.

February 17

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

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Series: The 10 Commandments in Today’s World – Worship is Not Just for Sunday, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: shartlieb@saintlawrence.net

St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S. Fifth St., Terre Haute. Respect Life Mass, 4:30 p.m.

February 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.

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

February 19

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, “Recognizing Answered Prayers,” former WRTV morning and noon anchor Grace Trahan-Rodecap presenter, breakfast and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry dinners, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.

February 20

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle and Dinner, cash prizes up to $1,250, silent auction, raffle for Pacers tickets, concert tickets and wine-and-dine packages, doors open 6 p.m., dinner starts 6:30 p.m., raffle starts 7:30 p.m., $20 for dinner tickets. Registration and information: www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis/happening.html, or call Valerie Sperka at 317-592-4072.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

February 21-24

St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Parish Lenten Mission, led by Deacon Ralph Poyo of New Evangelization Ministries, 7-8:30 p.m. each evening, all invited. Information: info@saintsusanna.com.

February 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Serra Club dinner meeting, “Status of Vocations in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis,” Father Eric Augenstein, presenter, 6 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-748-1478.

Marian University, Evans Center, Lecture Hall 1, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Bishop Simon Bruté lecture, Gary Anderson, Hesburgh Professor of Catholic Theology and Professor of Old Testament at Notre Dame, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: mreasoner@marian.edu.

February 23

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Indianapolis, Life in the Spirit Seminar, session five of seven, 7-9 p.m. Information: Joseph Valvo, 317-546-7328 or j.valvo-indpls@comcast.net.

February 24

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Series: The 10 Commandments in Today’s World – Building Strong Families, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: shartlieb@saintlawrence.net

February 26

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry dinners, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.

March 1

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Indianapolis, Life in the Spirit Seminar, session six of seven, 7-9 p.m. Information: Joseph Valvo, 317-546-7328 or j.valvo-indpls@comcast.net.

March 2

St. Lawrence Parish, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Lenten Series: The 10 Commandments in Today’s World – Christian Culture of Life, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: shartlieb@saintlawrence.net

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 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

March 4

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.

Most Holy Name of Jesus, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

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 9:30 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry dinners, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.

March 5

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.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

All Saints Parish, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. E6 Catholic Men’s Conference, 8 a.m., $45 per person. Information: 812-576-4022.

Dallara Indycar Factory, 1201 W. Main St., Speedway. Friends of Honduran Children, third biannual Friends Gala fundraiser, James T. Morris, vice chairman of Pacers Sports and Entertainment and former director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP), keynote speaker, 6-11 p.m., $100 per person. Information: www.fhcindiana.org.

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General Announcements 

Participants needed for 40 Days for Life campaign from Feb. 10-March 20

40 Days for Life is an international campaign involving peaceful prayer vigils at abortion centers with the goal of changing hearts and ending abortion.

In the archdiocese and other locations close to archdiocesan borders, peaceful prayer vigils will be held on the public right-of-way outside of abortion facilities in the following locations:
 

  • Indianapolis: Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Road.
  • Bloomington: Planned Parenthood, 421 S. College Ave.
  • Fishers (Lafayette Diocese): Planned Parenthood, 8937 Technology Drive.
  • Evansville (Evansville Diocese): Planned Parenthood, 125 N. Weinbach Ave.
  • Louisville, Ky. (Archdiocese of Louisville): EMW Women’s Surgical Center, 138 W. Market St.

For more information on the campaign or to sign up to participate in a local prayer vigil, log on to 40daysforlife.com/browse-campaigns.

 

Reverse raffle and dinner on Feb. 20 to benefit Catholic Charities Indianapolis

A reverse raffle and dinner event to benefit Catholic Charities Indianapolis will be held at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, starting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 20.

Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner and drinks start at 6:30 p.m., and the raffle starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and drinks are $20, or $50 for dinner, drinks and a ticket for a $1,250 raffle.

The event features prize pools for $750 with tickets costing $25 apiece, and $1,250 with tickets costing $50 apiece. Only 100 tickets for each raffle will be sold.

Other opportunities to win money and items will be available through pull tabs, a 50/50 pot and a silent auction.

Tickets for the “Big 30” items will be sold for $20 apiece—but only 30 tickets per item will be sold. Prizes for the “Big 30” drawings include four Pacers tickets with a parking pass; a “Stay, Dine and Play” package, including an overnight stay at the Horseshoe Casino, two food vouchers and two $10 casino cash coupons; and four Winter Jam concert suite tickets, including food and drinks.

To print a registration form for the event, log on to www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis/happening.html, or call Valerie Sperka at 317-592-4072.

 

Celebrate Marriage ministry offers reception for all married couples on Feb. 13

Celebrate Marriage, a ministry offering large group, small group and individual couple events to enrich marriages, will offer a “Celebrate Romance” wedding reception for all married couples in Madonna Hall at Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., in Greenwood, on Feb. 13.

The evening will start with a catered meal, followed by a DJ-led dance and door prizes.

The cost is $40 per couple. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m.

For more information or to register, contact the Our Lady of the Greenwood parish office at 317-888-2861, or log on to www.celebratemarriageministry.com. Registration is due by Feb. 7. †

 

Retreat for busy mothers scheduled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Feb. 26-28

Mothers in need of quiet reflection are invited to the “Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms,” sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

The retreat will begin at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26, and conclude at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 28. It will be facilitated by Providence Sister Mary Montgomery.

Presentations from Danielle Bean’s “Momnipotent” program will be offered during the retreat. There will also be time for discussion of the program, which features many of the issues mothers face daily.

The retreat will include prayer, learning from other mothers, Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, an opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation, tours and prayers at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guérin and the National Shrine for Our Lady of Providence.

The cost to attend the retreat is $200, which includes all meals and lodging. The sisters will also welcome commuter participants at a cost of $110, which includes all meals. The deadline to register for the retreat is Feb. 22.

For more information or to register, call 812-535-2952, e-mail jfrost@spsmw.org, or register online at events.sistersofprovidence.org.

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Retreats and Programs

February 5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. A Day of Reflection, Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues,” 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $41 per person includes materials, breakfast, lunch and program. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

February 8

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.

February 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Visio Divina, session two, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lectio Divina Series, session two of four, Providence Sister Mary Moloney, presenter, 10-11:30 a.m., $40 per person for the series. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten series, session one, “Sermon on the Mount,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. $15 per session/$55 for all sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie night: “The Descendants,” 6:30-9 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Married Couples Only, “Sincerely Yours,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sacred Rhythms, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moore, facilitators, $200 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 13

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Book Study Series: Job and Julian of Norwich, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA and Rev. Dr. Will Hine, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $25 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying Our Dreams: Discovering God’s Messages,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, PhD, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 CEU’s and lunch.  Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee talk: Woman of Faith (Mark 14:3-9), Franciscan Sister Marge Wissman, presenter, 10:45-noon, freewill offering . Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 16

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Tuesdays in Lent, session one, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore, facilitators, $15 per session plus $15 one-time fee for materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lectio Divina Series, session three of four, Providence Sister Mary Moloney, presenter, 10-11:30 a.m., $40 per person for the series. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten series, session two, “Sermon on the Mount,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. $15 per session/$55 for all sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 19-21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten weekend retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

February 21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

February 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

February 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Tuesdays in Lent, session two, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore, facilitators, $15 per session plus $15 one-time fee for materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 24

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session one, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 25

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lectio Divina Series, session four of four, Providence Sister Mary Moloney, presenter, 10-11:30 a.m., $40 per person for the series. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten series, session three, “Sermon on the Mount,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. $15 per session/$55 for all sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 26-27

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, presenter, $200 per person, registration deadline Feb. 22. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

February 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille weekend, $100 registration fee. Information: 317-489-6811 or info@retroindy.com.

March 1

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Tuesdays in Lent, session three, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore, facilitators, $15 per session plus $15 one-time fee for materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. FBI: Fatima Benedict Inn, “An Evening of Reflection for Lent, Benedictine Sister Mary Luke Jones, presenter, Mass, 5:15 p.m., dinner and program following Mass, $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Lenten series, session four, “Sermon on the Mount,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. $15 per session/$55 for all sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 4-6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Weekend Retreat, Father Jim Farrell, presenter, $165 per person, $295 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Tuesdays in Lent, session four, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore, facilitators, $15 per session plus $15 one-time fee for materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “From Anger to Forgivenss,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 10-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Secretaries and Parish Administrators retreat, “Administration and Evangelization,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter, $350 single, $515 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. A Family’s Grief - Recognizing and Responding to Each Member’s Loss, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $30 includes lunch, register by March 7. Registration/information: www.archindy.org/grief, or contact Deb Van Velse, 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

March 15

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Tuesdays in Lent, session five, Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe and Patty Moore, facilitators, $15 per session plus $15 one-time fee for materials. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Guided Weekend Retreat, Father Jeff Godecker and Mary Schaffner, presenters, $165 per person, $295 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Preparing for Holy Week Retreat, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, $200 per person, registration deadline March 14. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Married couples only, “Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage,” Deacon Rich and Cherie Zoldak, presenters, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 18-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Days/Evenings of Reflection for Holy Week. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Walking to Calvary with Jesus: Preparing for Holy Week,” Benedictine Sister Marie Lindstrom, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session two, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Book Study Series: Job and Julian of Norwich, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA and Rev. Dr. Will Hine, presenters, 1-3 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 23-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holy Week retreat, “Reflections on the Triduum,” “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” President-Rector Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter, $465 single, $735 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 24-27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. A Triduum retreat, $200 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday, “Spend a Day with God,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 1-2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Mercy” Women’s Retreat, Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter, $85 for single room with full bed, $70 for shared room with two twin beds, $45 for commuters, includes Mass. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session one, “Background and Causes of the Reformation,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad.  “He Has Been Raised!,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. ‘Come and See’ life as a Sister of Providence, for single Catholic women, ages 18-42 to learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence. Information: 812-230-4771 or eben@spsmw.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life,” Judy Ribar, presenter, $150 includes two lunches and dinner, bring your own breakfast. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 9

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. In the Light of Providence Retreat: A Photographic Journey, Providence Sisters Evelyn Ovalles and Mary Montgomery and Sharon Woods, presenters, $40 per person includes lunch,  registration deadline April 4. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. An Evening for Parents who are grieving the loss of a child, “Tending Your Grieving Heart,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 4:30 p.m., no registration fee for this program. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday with a Saint, Providence Sister Jan Craven, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $25 per person includes brunch, registration deadline April 4. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 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. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session two, “First Reformers: Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Visio Divina, session three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14-16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, presenter, registration deadline April 11. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Virtuously: Exploring Christian Virtues,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 18th Annual Earth Day Celebration, free-will donation. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session three, “The Reformation Spreads Across Europe,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 21

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk, Benedictine Sisters Angela Jarboe and Cathy Anne Lepore, facilitators, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donations accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Peace the Benedictine Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 23

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Grieving Gracefully…into a Future Full of Hope, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., registration deadline April 18. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection for Those Who Grieve,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 25-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Retreat for Permanent Deacons, “The Psalms: Formation for Ministry,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Re-Visiting the Protestant Reformation,” session four, “The Major Religious Issues of the Reformation,” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: A Lenten Dialogue, Rest, Renew, Restore, session three, Molly Coyne Brosseau, MS, presenter, noon-3 p.m., $125 per person includes four sessions and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

April 29-May 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Information: 317-888-1892 or www.wwme.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. , “Pray Always,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Our Tangles Journey,” Dawna Petersen, presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per person includes lunch and Zentangle kit. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Praying with the Mystics, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person, registration deadline April 25. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

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