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The Coming Month

July 16

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

July 17

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

July 18

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Jim Hallett, retired CEO of KAR and owner of the Indy Fuel hockey team, presenting “Leaving it to God,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on July 15. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

July 19-20

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Chicken Dinner and Summer Festival, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, live music by Yorkridge Boys. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” $10,000 Big Money Raffle, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

July 23

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9:30 p.m., Shayla Elm of Christ in the City ministry presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

July 25-27

Greater Indianapolis Area, Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat, for women and men suffering from past abortion experience. Information: 317-452-0054, projectrachel@archindy.org.

July 26

Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Ice-Skating Fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m., fundraiser for Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry, $10 includes skate rental, bring coats and gloves, registration required. Information: 812-212-3463, contactus@covenantresources.org. Registration: covenantresources.org/events/ice-skating-fundraiser.

St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., Mitchell. Summer Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken dinners, dine-in or carry-out, indoor and outdoor vendor booths, cake walk, cash raffles, silent auction, door prizes, free admission. Information: 812-849-3570, stmarysmitchell294@gmail.com

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

July 26-27

All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, ham stand, live music by Misty Creek. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: lunch stand, food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” free admission. 5K Country Run/Walk, Sun. 9:30 a.m., $20 with T-shirt or $15 without T-shirt until July 13, $25 with T-shirt or $20 without T-shirt after July 13 or on-site, register online at tinyurl.com/StMartinRun25. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

July 27

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, Divine Mercy 3 p.m., rosary 3:10 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with homily in English, every fourth Sunday. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Church Picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, country store, silent auction, quilt wheel, large raffle, half-pot and Quilt raffle, fried chicken dinners include quarter chicken, creek fries, green beans, noodles and chicken, vinegar slaw, homemade desserts, Windmill Chill Ice Cream and Dole Whips, hamburgers, dine-in or carry-out dinners $13, free admission. Information. 812-843-5143, staughc@psci.net.

July 28-31

Christ the King Parish, 5884 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Encounter Summer Intensive: A Four-night Experience of the Encounter School of Ministry, 6-9 p.m. each evening, $35 for clergy, religious and seminarians; $40 for parish/ministry professionals and ages 18-35; $75 ages 36 and older; daily option $25 per session. Information: 317-721-2145, indianapolis@encounterschool.org, tinyurl.com/encintensive25.

July 31-August 2

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Holy Spirit Festival, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, live music, midway rides, food, beer and wine, bingo, Monte Carlo, Texas Hold ‘Em, silent auction, $7,500 raffle (tickets $20), parking shuttle available at 7140 E. Washington St., free wrist bands provided to parishioners after Masses, non-parishioner admission $10 in festival tickets, children 12 and younger free, ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Information: holyspiritfestival.org, festival@holyspirit.cc, 317-353-9404.

August 1

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

August 2

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Rosary, 9 a.m., children of all ages invited to pray rosary every first Saturday, donuts and fellowship to follow, free. Information: julie3reyes@gmail.com.

August 3

St. Boniface Parish, 11715 E. County Road 1550 N., Fulda. Annual Summer Picnic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT., live music, dinners, food court, Fulda’s famous soup, family fun center, quilts, raffles, free admission. Information: 812-357-5533, info@myparishfamily.church.

August 6

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9:30 p.m., panel of young adults presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605.

August 8-9

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, raffle, festival food, children’s games, church tours, baby crawling race, bingo, beer tent, Monte Carlo, carnival rides, live music, catered dinners in air-conditioned gym, Silly Safari, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200, nativityindy.org/augustravaganza.

August 9-10

All Saints Parish, St. Paul campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, pork loin dinners, live music by Misty Creek. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: lunch stand food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” free admission. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Parish Picnic, Sat. 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., chicken dinners, quilts, games of chance, free admission. Information: 812-952-2853.

August 10, 17, 24, 31

St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. Broadway, Shelbyville. “Know Your Fertility” Class in Spanish, 3-5 p.m., series of four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

August 12

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

August 13

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Mental Health and Addiction Healing Mass, 6:30 p.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, free. Information: 317-236-1543, bvarick@archindy.org.

August 15

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Aug. 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

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General Announcements 

All are invited to Mental Health and Addiction Ministry Mass with Archbishop Thompson on Aug. 13

A Mental Health and Addiction Ministry Mass will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13.
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will celebrate the Mass, which is sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity.
Options to receive a blessing from the archbishop and/or to pray with a prayer team will be offered immediately after the Mass.
All are invited to worship at the liturgy, including those suffering with—or those who know someone suffering with—mental health issues or addiction, their family and friends, those who work in the mental health and addiction recovery field, and all who want to pray for their Christian brothers and sisters enduring these crosses.
For more information, contact Brie Anne Varick at 317-236-1543 or bvarick@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

August 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Osteopathy as an Expression of Franciscan Values in Body, Mind and Spirit, 9:30-11:30 a.m., osteopathic physician Dr. David C. Eland presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by associate retreat director Judy Ribar, includes walking the Seven Joys of Mary, praying the Stations of the Cross, guided reflections, quiet prayer time, Mass at 11:30 a.m., and lunch, $60, register by Aug 12. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/a-day-with-mary.

August 15-17

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Psychological, Emotional and Spiritual Healing, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic therapist Dr. Peter Malonski presenting, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

August 18

Via Zoom. You Are Not Alone: The Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, teens ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Father Jim Farell presenting, free, registration required. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 20

Jubilee Year of Hope Webinar Series “Mary as a Witness to Hope,” noon-1 p.m., sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, fourth of five standalone sessions (Sept. 17), presented by Conventual Franciscan Father Mario Serrano, vocation director for the Conventual Franciscan Friars’ Province of Our Lady of Consolation, $25, register by Aug. 13. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

August 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Signs of the Time, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 22-25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, 7 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., associate retreat director Judy Ribar facilitating, $250 includes materials, meals and private room. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/womens-weekend-of-peace.

August 23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Care of the Terminally Ill: Work Without Hope? 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dr. Richard Gunderman presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 29-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Bible Bootcamp: The Old Testament, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $75. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, married couples retreat, Josh and Angie Gruelich presenting, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 17

Jubilee Year of Hope Webinar Series “Pope Francis’ Call to Hope,” noon-1 p.m., sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, associate retreat director Judy Ribar presenting, $25, register by Sept. 10. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

September 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

September 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone Retreat for Suicide Loss Survivors, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., licensed therapist Christine Turo-Shields, Father James Farrell and loss survivors Lisa Thibault and Shelly and Shea Wynn presenting, $40, includes program, meals, snacks, private guest room to use during the days of program, overnight stay available for additional $35. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Wisdom and Beauty of Vatican II, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Deacon Edward Walker (Diocese of Evansville, Ind.) presenting, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

September 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $330 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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