August 12, 2016

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

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.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Basic Dairy Products at Home, how to make your own butter, buttermilk, yogurt and other dairy products at home, 1-4 p.m., $40. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.org.

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

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, monastery chapel, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Taizé Service for peace and mercy, 7 p.m.

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

St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, McNally Hall Entrance 8, Indianapolis. Substance Abuse Ministry Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free, register online at www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-sam. Information: 317-236-1475, jlebeau@archindy.org

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.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Nuno Felted Scarves, learn process of felting fibers to create scarves, 1-4 p.m., $100, registration deadline Aug. 13. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.org.

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.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, 3301 St. Mary’s Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Registration deadline for T-shirt for Mary’s Village Church Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk on Sept. 10, proceeds benefit Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute, check-in 9-9:45 a.m., race 10 a.m., download registration form from Facebook at Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk, $10 check made out to Hunger Bust/St. Mary’s Village Church, mail to St. Mary’s Village Church, P.O. Box 155, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN  47876, must be received by Aug. 22 to receive T-shirt, indicate Youth S, M, L or Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL. Information: 812-535-3048, jrichey75@gmail.com.

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 24

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. A Tribute to Primo Levi and the Holocaust, musical tribute to Italian Jewish chemist, writer and Holocaust survivor Primo Levi, performed by music students from the University of Notre Dame, reception to follow, 7 p.m., free will donations accepted. Information: 317-259-4373, tnichols@stluke.org.

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 25

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, Priori Hall, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Vocation Discernment Panel Discussion, including religious, former religious, those discerning, and parents of those discerning, 7-9 p.m. Information: phmalinoski@yahoo.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.

August 28

Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Neighborhood Street Fair, 4-7 p.m., food, entertainment, children’s games, crafts, information tables, bingo. Information: 317-638-5551.

September 2

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 Chruch, 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.

September 3

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

September 4

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. John the Evangelist Campus, 9995 E. Base Road, Greensburg. Church Picnic, Fireside Inn fried chicken or roast beef dinners 11 a.m.-3 p.m., mock turtle soup, games for all ages, beer garden, raffles, basket booth, country store, Eureka band 2-3 p.m., carryout available, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. Information: 812-934-2880, stcatherine47240@gamil.com.

September 5

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 4773 E. Morris Church St., Morris. Labor Day Festival, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners, raffles, games, karaoke, beer garden. Information: 812-934-6218.

St. Peter Parish, Franklin County, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Labor Day Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., family style chicken dinner. Information: 765-647-5462.

September 7

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.

September 8

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.

September 9-10

St. Rose of Lima Parish, 114 Lancelot Dr., Franklin. Parish Festival, Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., award-winning pulled pork dinner, outside Mass, kids’ games, petting zoo, obstacle course, live band Sat. evening, bingo, raffles. Information: 317-783-3929.

September 9-11

St. Mary Parish, 629 Clay St., North Vernon. St. Mary Community Festival, Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight,  Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight, sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fish Fry Fri. 4 p.m., fried chicken dinner Sun. 11 a.m., 5K run/walk Sat. 8 a.m., kickball tournament  Sat. 10 a.m., casino night Sat., live music Sat. and Sun. evening, carnival rides, silent auction, flea market, sweet shop, cash raffle with one $7,000 prize and three $1,000 prizes. Information: 812-346-3604.

September 10

St. Monica Church, St. Augustine Room, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Marriage in Focus, Joi and Brian Edwards presenting, creators of Jesus, the Gym, and Them Facebook page and YouTube channel with tips and talks on family faith and fitness, after 5 p.m. Mass, bring a dish to share. Information, reservation: marriageinfocus@gmail.com.

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. “Portraits of Women” concert, featuring sopranos Soprani Compagni, Lisa Dawson and Tammie Huntington and pianist Phoenix Park-Kim, 7 p.m., free. Information: log on to www.saintbartholomew.org and click on Music Ministry then Concert Series.

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Campus, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. Parish Retreat, author Father Ronald Knott presenting, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., lunch included, concludes with 4 p.m. Mass, Father Knott’s books for sale. Information, registration: 812-246-3522 or 812-246-2512.

White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Basics of Vegetable Fermentation, preserving garden vegetables through fermentation, 1-3 p.m., $35, registration deadline $35. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.org.

September 10-11

St. Michael Parish, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. Fall Festival, Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., smoked pork chop dinner Sat., family style chicken dinner Sun. Information: 765-647-5462.

September 11

St. Mary Church, 512 N. Perkins St., Rushville. Fall Festival, chicken dinners, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Information:765-932-2588.

St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., harvest chicken dinners, quilt raffle, bake sale. Information: 812-282-2677.

St. Pius V Parish, 330 Franklin St., Troy. Fall Festival, 11 a.m. CT, soup by the bowl and gallon—bring your own container, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream, homemade pie, Crosswinds band, yard sale, games for all ages, raffle. Information: 812-547-7994.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) School, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. Eastside Catholic Community Health Fair, sponsored by Holy Spirit, Little Flower and Our Lady of Lourdes parishes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., free, screenings for blood pressure, glucose and lead, flu shots, healthy snacks and children’s activities. Information: 317-357-8352, pclegg@littleflowerparish.org.

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.

September 12

St. Mary Church, cafeteria, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Seasons of Hope bereavement ministry, six sessions on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: leave name and number with parish office, 812-663-8427.

September 13

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, theme “Chores and Work,” 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org

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

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General Announcements 

Vocation discernment panel discussion set for Aug. 25 at Holy Rosary Parish

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, will sponsor a vocation discernment panel discussion in Priori Hall beneath the church from 7-9 p.m. on Aug. 25.

The panel will consist of men and women who have discerned religious vocations recently, including a recently ordained priest; two individuals who spent time living at a monastery and a convent but have since returned to the lay state; a young woman planning to enter a cloistered community next year; a Little Sister of the Poor who works with young women in their discernment journey; and parents who have a child that has seriously discerned a religious vocation.

The panelists will share their discernment stories, and ample time will be allowed for questions.

Father C. Ryan McCarthy, pastor of Holy Rosary Parish, will also give a brief overview of different kinds of vocations and the importance of discernment.

For more information, e-mail Pam Malinoski at phmalinoski@yahoo.com.

 

Sisters of the Living Word to host three hands-on discernment experiences this fall

The Sisters of the Living Word, based near Chicago, are offering three five-day hands-on discernment experiences on Sept. 12-16 and Sept. 26-30, and Oct. 17-21.

Participants will have the opportunity to join the sisters in assisting those in need, while also discerning the religious life.

All three events will take place in Holly Springs, Miss. Service projects include tutoring children, assisting at a food pantry, cleaning homes for the elderly, repairing tornado-damaged homes and serving meals in a soup kitchen.

The discernment opportunities are free and include meals and lodging, although participants will need to provide their own transportation to and from Mississippi.

The events are co-hosted by the Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association and Sacred Heart Southern Missions.

For more information, contact Living Word Sister Sharon Glumb at sglumb@slw.org, 847-577-5972, ext. 233, or 601-291-6738.

 

Sisters of St. Benedict offer Taizé service for peace and mercy on Aug. 18

As part of their Year of Mercy events, the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, invite all to participate in a Taizé service in the monastery chapel at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18. The prayer will be for peace and mercy in the world.

The sisters are also offering two other events honoring the Holy Year of Mercy. The first is a morning of reflection called “God’s Gift of Mercy,” from 9-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 11, during which participants will reflect on how God’s mercy is at work in their life. Father James Farrell will lead the retreat. The cost is $35, and information and registration are available by logging on to www.benedictine.org or by calling 317-788-7581.

The second event is another prayer service at the monastery, again praying for peace, at 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 6. Participants are invited to remain for the sister’s community prayer.

 

All catechists invited to day of formation on Sept. 10 at St. Agnes in Nashville

The archdiocesan Office of Catechesis is offering a day of formation called “The Catechist as Voice of God’s Mercy” at St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, in Nashville, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 10. Our Sunday Visitor is co-sponsoring the event.

Joseph White, national catechetical consultant for Our Sunday Visitor and author of www.sharingcatholicfaith.com, will give the keynote address. The day will also include participants’ choice of two of the following sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon:

  • Conversation with God: Forming Learners to Pray in Many Ways
  • Using Saints in Catechesis
  • Helping Kids and Adults Get the Most Out of Confession

Parish catechetical leaders will take part in a business meeting in the afternoon.

Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided, and participants can bring a lawn chair if they wish to eat outside on the beautiful parish grounds. Participants are invited to stay—or visit Nashville then come back—for 4:15 p.m. confessions and 5 p.m. Mass at St. Agnes.

Each participant’s parish will be assessed $15 per participant.

The deadline to register is Sept. 1.

To register, log on to www.archindy.org/catechesis.

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Retreats and Programs

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 17

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Gospel of Matthew, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell presenting, focus on five passages: the Beatitudes, commissioning of the disciples, Kingdom parables, instruction for the community, and the end times and final things, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, registration deadline Sept. 12. Information, registration: 812-535-2931, provctr@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.org.

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.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Come and See” discernment weekend, for Catholic men ages 18-35, eat and pray with the monastic community, participate in morning work periods, sit in on afternoon conferences by monks on different aspects of the monastic life. Information, registration: 812-357-6318, vocations@saintmeinrad.org.

September 25

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Name of God is Love and Mercy, Providence Sister Mary Montgomery presenting, focus on Jesus, Pope Francis, St. Mother Theodore Guerin and St. Francis of Assisi, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, registration deadline Sept. 19. Information, registration: 812-535-2931, provctr@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.org.

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 5

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Providence Way, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mother Theodore: Who Can Fill Her Shoes?, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, a look at Mother Theodore’s successor Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly, 9:30-11 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m., $10, register by Oct. 3. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.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.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). Women of the Church conference, presenters: Catholic Relief Services president and CEO Carolyn Woo, director of the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame Kathleen Sprows Cummings, and University of Notre Dame professor of theology Dominican Sister Mary Catherine Hilkert presenting. Focus on work of Catholic women in the Church, tools and resources for ongoing formation, and encouraging women currently ministry and leadership opportunities, $190 includes Friday reception and Saturday banquet and lunch, lodging is separate. Registration, lodging costs and other information: www.womenofthechurch.org.

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 15

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Praying with the Mystics of Assisi and Indiana, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell presenting, explore the lives and prayer of three amazing saints (St. Francis, St. Clare of Assisi and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, registration deadline Oct. 10. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 12-Step Healing Retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer presenting, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, registration deadline Oct. 7. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.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.

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Providence Way, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Song of My Heart Retreat, renew your relationship with God through music, Scripture, poetry and more, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, register by Oct. 17. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, events.sistersofprovidence.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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