October 17, 2025

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The Coming Month

October 21

St. Mary Church, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Little Souls Memorial Mass, 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry. Information, name submissions: 812-212-3463, contactus@covenantresources.org, covenantresources.org/mass.

October 21, 28

Lumen Christi Catholic High School, 717 S. East St., Indianapolis. Catholic in Recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, sponsored by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, free. Information: catholicinrecovery.com, cir.church.holyrosary@gmail.com.

October 22

Immaculate Conception Church, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Foundation Day Mass, 11 a.m., in honor of date St. Theodora Guérin and companions arrived at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

October 23

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Central Psychological Services founder John Cadwallader presenting “Taking Back Your Life from the Controls of Technology,” 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 Oct. 20. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Sensory Friendly Mass, 6 p.m., Mass for those with sensory challenges, free. Information: 317-255-4534, mmehringer@spxparish.org.

October 25

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-10 a.m., benefitting ALFA literacy program in northern Haiti, $20. Registration, information: 812-350-5250, saleeb9287@att.net, tinyurl.com/polidor25.

Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Authentic Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., presenters include Catholic speaker and author Claire Dwyer, author Emily Wilson, Diocese of Cleveland Father Patrick Schultz, includes Mass, light breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, hosted by archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life and Living Our Vocations Everyday Ministries, Inc., $50, register by Oct. 21. Registration, information on event, volunteering or being a vendor: loveministriesindy.org/mawc, info@loveministriesindy.org, 317-361-8361.

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3p.m., crafts and food available, free admission, vendor tables available for $10, $15 for tables with electricity. Information: 317-625-3130, blackjl@hotmail.com.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Blessed is She Who Believes: Following Mary’s Example Toward a Life of Peace, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., women’s retreat, Catholic author and speaker Stephanie Engelman presenting, includes Mass, adoration, breakfast and lunch, $30, register by Oct. 20. Information, registration: 812-379-9353, dschafer@stbparish.net.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 1308 W. Main St., Greensburg. Charity Dinner and Dance, 5:30 p.m., benefitting Clarity Pregnancy Center, $100 per couple. Information: 812-663-2607, council1042@indianakofc.org.

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.

October 26

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

October 27

Gracehouse Church, 6822 U.S. 31 S., Whiteland. Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan Counties Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder Monica Kelsey keynote speaker, $35, register by Oct. 24. Registration: mail check for RTLJMC to PO Box 1062, Greenwood, IN 46142; via Facebook message at tinyurl.com/ RTLJMC; contact Emily McNally at 317-697-2441 or ebrookehaskins@gmail.com.

October 31-Nov. 1

St. Mary Church, 2500 Saint Mary Dr. NE, Lanesville. All Saints Vigil, 9 p.m. Fri.-10:30 a.m. Sat., Mass 9 p.m. Fri., all-night adoration and communal prayer of Liturgy of the Hours, all invited. Information: 812-738-2742, ext. 22, benjamin.reinhart@catholic-community.org.

November 1

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 W. Ripley St., Milan. Harvest Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m., pulled pork dinner, cash prizes, quilt raffle, country store, kids’ games, $15 dinner, ages 4 and younger free. Information: 812-654-7051, st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., vendor booths, St. Martin’s Attic and Crafts, Christmas cookies and caramels by the pound, homemade baked goods, raffle cash prizes, handmade quilt wall-hanging door prize, hourly door prizes, food and drinks, carry-out available, free admission. Information: 765-342-6379, parishoffice@stmtours.org.

St. John the Apostle Church, 4607 W. State Road 46, Bloomington. Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., handmade crafts from 35 local artisans, bake sale, lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free door prize ticket upon entry, free admission. Information: 812-821-1152, nothingfancyceramics@gmail.com.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Saints Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

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.

Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 12-18, visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking and more. Information, registration: teenvolunteer.sistersofprovidence.org, jluna@spsmw.org, 361-500-9505.

November 3

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Duruflé Requiem Mass, 1 p.m., choral and orchestral presentation of composer Maurice Duruflé's “Requiem” performed during traditional Latin Mass, free. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org.

November 4

Knights of Columbus McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Gabriel Project/1st Choice for Women Fundraising Dinner, 5 p.m. doors open for social hour, dinner event 6-9 p.m., 1st Choice for Women medical director and Magnificat Family Medicine founder/CEO Dr. Casey Delcoco keynote speaker, free but donations accepted, RSVP by Oct. 12. Information, RSVP: tinyurl.com/gabrielsignup25, gabriel@goangels.org, 317-432-6357.

November 5

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. A Requiem for Infants, 6 p.m. Mass offered for infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early childhood loss, special music written for Mass, confession available 5 p.m., resources available after Mass for parents grieving loss of child of any age and for post-abortive healing for men and women. Information: tday@olgreenwood.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.

November 7

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.

November 7-8

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Christmas and Craft Bazaar, Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. 3 p.m., crafts, Christmas décor and gifts, silent auction of gift baskets and trees, home baked goods, quilt raffle, free admission. Information: 812-988-2778, StAgnesNashville@gmail.com, StAgnesCatholicNashville.org.

November 8

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “The Great Story of Jesus” Evangelization Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., doors open at 8:30 a.m., retreat for all seeking to bring others to Christ, Catherine of Siena Institute speaker Katherine Coolidge presenting, lunch provided, registrant’s parish assessed $35 after event, register by Oct. 27. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/2025EvangRetreat.

Huber Winery, Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner, reverse raffle, premium prize raffles, games, 50/50, pull tabs, bourbon raffle and more, free admission. Reverse raffle chances, more information: creid@stecharities.org, 812-924-4003. Premium prize raffle chances: tinyurl.com/SECCGiftRaffle. Bourbon raffle chances: tinyurl.com/SECCBourbonRaffle.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish parking lot, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff-A-Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: bsisk@svdpindy.org.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ School Gym, 3310 S. Meadow Dr., Indianapolis. Harvest Night Dinner and Dance, 6:30-10 p.m., catered dinner, DJ, bring own beverages, $50 per couple, register by Oct. 25. Information, registration: nativityindy.org/marriage-ministry, 317-357-1200.

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. 8th St., New Albany. 25-Year Time Capsule Reveal, 1-3 p.m., time capsule buried by students 25 years ago will be opened, free. Information: 812-944-8283, ldavis@holyfamilynewalbany.org

Holy Cross and St. Joseph Cemetery, 2446 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Indulgence Walk, 1 p.m., prayerful 1-mile walk, historical information, earn plenary indulgence for poor souls (with completion of other conditions), sponsored by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. Meet at Pleasant Run Pkwy. Gate, free. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosaryindy.org.

November 11

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.

November 12

Lumen Christi Catholic School, 580 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fall Open House, 12:30-2:30 p.m., visit school during session, pre-K-high school, free. Information: 317-632-3174, erosko@lumenchristischool.org.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4600 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Growing Together as a Listening Church, sponsored by the archdiocese, free. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/growingtogether-11-25.

November 14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Debate on the Liceity of Embryonic Adoption, 6:30 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), debate between archdiocesan moral theologian and ethicist Father Ryan McCarthy and senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center Father Tad Pacholczyk, free. Information: Pro-Life@Holyrosaryindy.org, 317-636-4478.

November 15

New Albany Knights of Columbus Hall, 809 E. Main St., New Albany. New Albany Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., handmade crafts, treats and more, free admission. Information: 812-944-0891.

Knights of Columbus Council #3228 Fatima Event Center, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. God’s Embrace Coffee Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., food, drinks, Santa available all day, Toys for Tots collection, free admission, vendor tables $25 for 6-foot table. Information, vendor registration: 317-402-1930, c-simon@att.net.

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General Announcements 

St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities to hold reverse raffle on Nov. 8

The St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle will take place at Huber’s Orchard and Winery, 19816 Huber Road in Borden, on Nov. 8. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the reverse raffle will begin at 7 p.m.

The event includes a bourbon raffle and a premium prize raffle, with chances ranging from $20-$50. Fifty chances will be sold for each premium raffle item, and chances are unlimited for the bourbon raffle. Chances may be purchased for more than one raffle. Winners need not be present.

The evening will also include Drop In to Win, 50/50 Split the Pot, buy backs, pull tabs and more.

All proceeds of the event will benefit the work of St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities, including residential programs and a homeless shelter for women and children, a family stability program, affordable supportive housing, adoption services, a community distribution program for household needs, supported living program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and school counseling services.

To reserve a seat, request chances or for more information, go to stecharities.org/reverse-raffle or call 812-924-4003.

 

Join in Respect Life Novena on Oct. 22-30 via text or e-mail

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will offer a Respect Life Novena in English and Spanish on Oct. 22-30 that can be followed by text or e-mail.

The novena intention is for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life and more.

To sign up to receive the novena in English or Spanish via text or e-mail, go to tinyurl.com/RLNovena.

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Retreats and Programs

October 22

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fourth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 5 and 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 24-26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat for Widows, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., $255 includes meals and private room with shared bath. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Cardmaking, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham presenting, $50 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Holding Hope in the Holidays: A Grief Retreat, 4-6:30 p.m., Mount Saint Francis associate director Regina Proctor presenting, soup and bread supper, $25, register by Oct. 31. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/grief-retreat.

November 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., includes wine, beverages, snacks and all painting materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 5

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fifth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 7-9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being and Belonging Weekend Retreat, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 1:30- p.m., for those who have experienced divorce, Father James Farrell with team of men and women that have experience divorce presenting, includes private room with shared bathroom, all meals and program, $210. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 10

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 14

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.

November 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Infancy Narrative According to the Gospel of Luke, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. More Christ-Centered Counsel for Everyday Difficulties, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Terrance M. Chartier facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $369.08 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.

November 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. With Grateful Hearts, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality associate director of retreats Judy Ribar presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks: Graced Moments on the Edge, 10:45 a.m.-noon, theologian John V. Kirby presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 19

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., sixth of six stand-alone sessions, respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 22

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts: Finding God’s Presence in Scripture, Silence, and Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis interim director Judy Ribar presenting, includes lunch, $60, register by Nov. 18. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts.

December 9, 10, 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32 per night, dinner additional $11 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

December 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.

December 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being A Eucharistic People: The Embodied Presence of Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats. †

December 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Advent Retreat: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis associate director Regina Proctor presenting, includes coffee, pastries and lunch, $60. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/advent-retreat.

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