July 29, 2016

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats 

The Coming Month

July 30-31

All Saints Parish, Dearborn County, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. St. Martin Festival, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Skallywags Band, Sun. 5K run/walk 9:30 a.m., festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m., chicken dinners 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302.

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert by Jon Stemkoski’s Celebrant Singers, Christian group from California with 12-piece orchestra, no charge but freewill offering accepted, 7 p.m. on July 30, plus group will sing at all Masses the weekend of July 30-31. Information: log on to www.saintbartholomew.org and click on Music Ministry then Concert Series.

July 30-August 7

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale sponsored by Linden Leaf Gifts, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

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

August 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.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 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. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Charismatic Renewal Praise and Mass, praise and worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: srcalep@yahoo.com.

August 6

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.

August 7

St. Bernard Parish, 7600 Hwy. 337 N.W., Depauw. Parish Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., drawing for $10,000 with only 333 tickets sold for $100 each, country fried chicken dinners, homemade noodles and pies served in an air conditioned dining room, silent auction, games for kids and adults, 50/50 raffle, handmade quilts, games of chance, live music 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. Information or ticket purchase: 812-347-2326 or SaintBernardCatholicChurch@gmail.com.

St. Boniface Parish, 15519 N. State Road 545, Fulda. St. Boniface Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, historic church tours, food, games, raffles, quilts, country store, bingo, fried chicken and roast beef dinners in parish center 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sweet Water Band 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

August 9

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

August 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.

August 13

Immaculate Conception Church, 2081 E. Cty Road 820 S., Greensburg. Consignment Auction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., bring in items by Aug. 12, snacks throughout the day, roast pork lunch available starting around 10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Break Out!” marriage enrichment day, sponsored by Celebrate Marriage Ministry, for couples of all ages, break-out sessions: Biblical Marriage, He Said/She Heard, Couple Prayer, $15 per couple, free all-day childcare. Registration and information: www.celebratemarriageministry.com. Questions: 317-489-1557, olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

August 13-14

All Saints Parish, St. Paul Campus, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guildford. St. Paul Festival, Sat. 5-8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. with chicken dinners 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302.

August 14

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Dr., Lanesville. Parish Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken and ham dinner served country style in air conditioned dining room, dinner is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-11, $6,000 in cash prizes, raffle on more than 30 quilts. Information: 812-952-2853.

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.

August 17

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

August 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 www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

August 19

Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St., Louisville, KY. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries outing to see Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, meet at 6 p.m., game begins at 7 p.m., fireworks after game, $10 includes reserved seating, Bat’s hat and food voucher. Register by Aug. 17: 812-923-8355 or sandy@nadyouth.org.

Harrison Lake Country Club, 524 N. Country Club Road, Columbus. Golf Scramble to celebrate St. Bartholomew Parish’s 175th anniversary, 4-person golf scramble, 11 a.m. registration and lunch, shotgun start 12:30 p.m., $100 per player, $400 per foursome, Aug. 14 registration deadline. Information: 812-378-1944 or athletics@stbirish.net.

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, “In Pursuit of Equal Dignity” by Duke graduate and Rhodes Scholar Jay Ruckelshaus, Mass, breakfast and program, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

August 19-20

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, bingo, Monte Carlo, catered dinner. 5K Walk/Run and 1 mile Family Run Sat. 9 a.m., registration 8-8:30 a.m. Information: 317-357-1200.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Sausage Fest, Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, sausage, food, music, games. Information: 317-253-1461.

August 20

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.

August 20-21

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 5719 Saint Mary’s Road, Floyds Knobs. “Knobfest,” Aug. 20 9 p.m.-midnight, “Louisville Crashers,” gambling and beer garden 6 p.m.-midnight, Aug. 21 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., home-cooked chicken dinners, booths, prizes, quilts, bingo, kids’ zone. Information: 812-923-3011.

August 21

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinner. Information: 812-623-2964.

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. “Welcome Back Everybody!” pitch-in picnic, after 5:30 p.m. Mass. Information: 812-339-5561.

August 24

Eagle Creek Golf Club, 8802 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. Franciscan Alliance Foundation Central Indiana’s 30th Annual Golf Outing, morning 9-hole scramble at $150 per person or $600 per foursome, afternoon 18-hole scramble at $250 per person or $1000 per foursome, continental breakfast or dinner reception corresponding to session of play, joint luncheon for all players, deadline to register Aug. 12, proceeds benefit Franciscan St. Francis Neighborhood Health Center. Information: 317-528-7807, Jessica.tooley@franciscanalliance.org.

August 23-October 25

St. Christopher Parish, Damascus Room, 5301 W. 16th St., Speedway. Book of Genesis Scripture Study, meets weekly for 10 weeks, 7-8:30 p.m., open to all, $75, or $100 if also sign up for spring study of Gospel of John, registration required by Aug. 21. Information and registration: Lois Jansen, 317-241-9169 or mlj986@gmail.com.

August 25-27

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. St. Ann Summer Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., free entrance, rides, games, food, casino, raffle, silent auction. Information: 317-821-2909.

August 26

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, side entrance, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild Rummage Sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., all proceeds go to the Hermitage.

August 26-27

Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, 201 W. State St., Madison. Shawe and Pope John Community Festival, live music, beer tent, festival rides for $15-17, 5 p.m.-midnight. Information: 812-599-3922 or 812-801-1660.

August 27

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Seventh Annual IHM Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., $15, ages 6 and younger free. Eighth Annual IHM Neighborhood Fall Kickoff Fest, 4-11 p.m., $1 per person, music, food, beverages, games. Information: 317-257-2266.

August 27-28

St. Mary Parish Festival held at St. Mary’s School, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Sat 9 a.m. “On Eagle’s Wings” 5k Walk/Run, 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run and obstacle course (www.oneagleswings5k.com for costs), parish festival Sat. 4:30 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., music, games, beer garden, raffle, dinner Sat. 4:30-10 p.m., smoked BBQ Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-8427.

All Saints Parish, St. Paul Campus church hall, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Breakfast Bar Buffet, 7.30 a.m.-noon, free will donations accepted. Information: 812-623-2349.

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General Announcements 

Fred Fath, St. Christopher coach for 54 years, to be honored on Aug. 6

Fred Fath, a longtime parishioner and coach at St. Christopher Parish and School in Indianapolis, will be honored posthumously at the parish’s 5:30 p.m. Mass on Aug. 6, and during a dedication ceremony afterward in the school gym.

In recognition of his 54 years of coaching grade school sports at St. Christopher, the basketball court in the parish gym will be named “Fred Fath Court.” His love of basketball inspired many young boys and girls, and came full circle when he coached children of his former players.

Fath died peacefully at home on June 17 after a brief illness. Aug. 6 would have marked his 86th birthday.

A brief presentation will be given at the conclusion of the 5:30 p.m. Mass, and will conclude with a dedication ceremony in the gym. Light refreshments will be served.

All are invited to attend this special event, especially former players.

 

New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries hosts outing to Louisville Bats game on Aug. 19

New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries (NADCYM) will host an outing to see the Louisville Bats play the Indianapolis Indians on Aug. 19 in Louisville. Game time is 7 p.m.

The cost is $10, which includes reserved seating, a Bats’ hat, a Raising Cane food voucher and a fireworks show after the game.

The deadline to register is Aug. 17. To register or for more information, call NADCYM at 812-923-8355, or e-mail sandy@nadyouth.org.

 

What Would Pope Francis Do? Author to discuss new book on Aug. 14 at St. Athanasius Church

Author Sean Salai, S.J., will offer a luncheon presentation on his book, What Would Pope Francis Do?, as well as host a book signing, in Dormition Hall at St. Athanasius the Great Byzantine Catholic Church, 1117 Blaine Ave., in Indianapolis, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 14.

What Would Pope Francis Do? is filled with stories of ordinary people as well as saints who have followed the call of Jesus—and Pope Francis—to go to the peripheries with the joy of the Gospel. The book, written by Salai, who is in formation with the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and will be ordained a transitional deacon this fall and to the priesthood next summer, asks readers to ponder what they have done, are doing for Christ and will do for Christ.

Books will be available for $15. The luncheon and presentation are free, although a freewill offering is appreciated.

For more information, call 317-632-4157.

 

Sisters of Providence August Taizé service on Aug. 9 to focus on stress

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite those of all faith traditions to join them and the greater faith community of the Wabash Valley for an ecumenical Taizé Prayer gathering in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods, from 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 9.

The 2016 theme for Taizé is, “Finding God in the Ordinary.” Each month will have a specific focus. For August, it will be “stress.”

The hour-long service includes prayer, music, silence, and time for spoken and silent prayers.

The prayer is quiet and reflective, peaceful and joyful, with the prayer space lit primarily by candlelight.

Taizé takes place on the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.

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Retreats and Programs

July 29-31

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.

July 30-August 7

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale sponsored by Linden Leaf Gifts, Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

August 1-5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Franciscan Retreat, $450 for private room, $300 for commuter, single days are $70, rooms per night are $35. Information and registration: 812-933-6437,    center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Aug. 5-7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56 th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Retreat, for troubled marriages, registration deadline Aug. 1. Information and registration: www.archindy.org/fatima/retrouvaille.html, 317-489-6811, or email register@retroindy.com.

August 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $35 includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for an additional fee. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

August 15

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.

August 16-18

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, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 18

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth /Peace & Nature Garden Walk, led by Benedictine Sisters Cathy Anne Lepore and Angela Jarboe, free will donations accepted, 7- 8:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

August 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Discovering the Spiritual Richness in the Letters of St. Paul,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 26-27

Project Rachel Retreat for healing from abortion, near Bloomington, registration deadline Aug. 19. Information and registration: 317-452-0054, projectrachel@archindy.org.

August 26-28

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Engaging Compassion, presenter Vanessa Hurst, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., $65 includes lunch, or register and pay in advance with a friend for $55 per person. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 1

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for Our Common Home, session one of five stand-alone sessions (Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29), facilitators Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session or pay $100 in advance for all five sessions, book $15 if needed. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Simplicity: To Have is Not to Be,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $35 includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for an additional fee. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for Our Common Home, session two of five stand-alone sessions, facilitators Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session, book $15 if needed. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 9-11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Twelve Step Weekend Retreat for Men. Information: 317-439-9835 or allenjhammer@yahoo.com.

September 10

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Poetry and the Spiritual Journey, presenters Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Nicci George, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 15

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Seasonal Community Labyrinth/Peace & Nature Garden Walk, led by Benedictine Sisters Cathy Anne Lepore and Angela Jarboe, free will donations accepted, 7- 8:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for Our Common Home, session three of five stand-alone sessions, facilitators Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session, book $15 if needed. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 16-18

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. Retreat for 60s and over “Aging Gracefully,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 19

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.

September 22

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for Our Common Home, session four of five stand-alone sessions, facilitators Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session, book $15 if needed. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Cultivating a Discerning Heart,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 24-25

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Basket Weaving as Prayer, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24- noon Sept. 25, $95 single, $60 commuter, no prior experience necessary. Information: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.

September 29

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Simplicity: Care for Our Common Home, session five of five stand-alone sessions, facilitators Benedictine Sisters Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick and Angela Jarboe, and Patty Moore, 7-9 p.m., $25 per session, book $15 if needed. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

September 30-October 1

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.

September 30-October 2

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

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Finding God in Silence and in One Another, $215 single, $130 commuter. Information: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 4

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Revisiting the Catholic Counter-Reformation: “First Stages of the Counter-Reformation,” session one of four stand-alone sessions (Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25), presenter Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, 7-8:30 p.m., $20 per session or register and pay in advance for all four sessions for $75. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 8

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. New Seeds of Contemplation, presenter Lawrence Cunningham, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $75 includes lunch. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Revisiting the Catholic Counter-Reformation: “The Council of Trent and its Decrees,” session two of four stand-alone sessions, presenter Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, 7-8:30 p.m., $20 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 17

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.

October 18

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., $35 includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for an additional fee. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Revisiting the Catholic Counter-Reformation: “New Kinds of Bishops and Religious Orders,” session three of four stand-alone sessions, presenter Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, 7-8:30 p.m., $20 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 21-22

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.

October 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Monastic Life as it is Lived Today,” Benedictine Father Barnabas Gillespie, presenter, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 22

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. God’s Gift of Mercy, presenter Father Jim Farrell, 9-11:30 a.m., $35. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Revisiting the Catholic Counter-Reformation: “New Kinds of Bishops and Religious Orders,” session four of four stand-alone sessions, presenter Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, 7-8:30 p.m., $20 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.

October 28-30

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.

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