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The Coming Month

March 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.

March 13

St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. O Love of God: Lenten Hymn Festival, 7 p.m., St. Mary music director Susan Powell directs Bethlehem Lutheran Church Choir in Lenten hymns, free. Information: 317-637-3983.

March 14, 15

Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. “Why We Must Die So Young,” 7:30-9:30 p.m., play about the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, performed by Agape Theater Company, $20 individual, $15 student, senior or military. Tickets: artsforlawrence.org/tickets. Information: agapetheatercompany.com.

March 15

Geddes Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind. The Changing Face of Life-Limiting Prenatal Diagnoses: Clinical, Pastoral, and Ethical Considerations, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., lunch included, $50 physicians, $30 nurses, midwives, and other health professionals, $10 for diocesan/parish staff, parents, students, and clergy. Information, registration: 574-234-0687, leverett@diocesefwsb.org, diocesefwsb.org/pnd-conference.

March 15, 16

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. both days, includes light breakfast, box lunch, snacks, all books, materials, Mass, opportunity for confession, $200. Information, registration: 317-236-7310, marriageandfamily.archindy.org/pre-cana-retreat.

March 16

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Events. St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Celtic Cross Blessing, Mass, Parade: 10:15 a.m. Celtic cross blessing in church courtyard followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. parade to Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Celebration, noon, plated luncheon, Irish music, raffle for Ireland trip for two, $40 adults, $16 ages 12 and younger, register for dinner by March 11. Information: aohindy.com/spc. Registration: 317-258-5159, jhegarty@scecina.org.

West Vigo High School, 4590 W. Sarah Meyers Dr., West Terre Haute. St. Mary-of-the-Woods Parish Gift Card Bingo, doors open noon, event begins 1 p.m., 20 games, $20 before March 15, $25 at the door. Information: 812-535-1261, elizabeth@shjth.org.

Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. “Why We Must Die So Young,” 3-5 p.m., play about the White Rose movement in Nazi Germany, performed by Agape Theater Company, $20 individual, $15 student, senior or military. Tickets: artsforlawrence.org/tickets. Information: agapetheatercompany.com.

March 19

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

March 20

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

March 21

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Italian Lenten Supper, 5:30-7:30 p.m., meatless Italian lasagna (pesto or vegetable) with sides, salad, bread, mac-and-cheese, gluten-free option available, adults $12, seniors $10, children $5. Information: 317-283-5508, pto@sjoa.org.

March 23

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.

March 27, April 3, 10

St. Mary Parish, 629 Clay St., North Vernon. Soup Supper and Lenten Study, 6-8 p.m., three sessions on Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation “The Sacrament of Charity” about the Eucharist, Father Jerry Byrd presenting, free. Information: 812-346-3604, parishsecretary@stmarysnv.com.

March 28-30

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Retreat, 4 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., for single Catholic women ages 18-42 wanting to explore religious life, free, meals and housing provided. Information, registration: 361-500-9505, jluna@swsmw.org, events.siste4rsofprovidence.org.

April 2

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.

April 4

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.

April 4-6

Cincinnati, Ohio. Retrouvaille Retreat, for those in a struggling marriage, location disclosed upon registering. Information, registration: 513-258-8622, CincinnatiRetrouvaille@gmail.com, helpourmarriage.org.

April 5

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.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Gabriel Project Benefit Concert, 6 p.m. classical music concert by Musica Viate followed by reception, $20 suggested donation, proceeds benefit Gabriel Project of Indianapolis, all welcome to worship at Mass at 4:30 p.m. before concert. Information, registration: goangels.org/benefit-concert.

April 5, 6, 26

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N

Brownsburg. “One in Christ” marriage preparation, Saturdays 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., $99 for online prework session, $300 for seminar, NFP classes additional fee, scholarships and gift certificates available. Information, registration: 317-600-5629, Info@OICmarriage.org, oicmarriage.org.

April 7

Virtual Prayer with the Sisters of Providence, 7-7:45 p.m., for single women ages 18-42, prayer and sharing on topic of shame. Information, registration: events.sistersofprovidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

April 7-8

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. “Listen, Teach, Send” USCCB Regional Formation Event, 4-9 p.m. April 7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. April 8, exploring new national framework for ministries with youth and young adults, includes meals, $30 single day, $60 both days. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/listenteachsend25.

April 8

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.

April 8, 16, 22, 29

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “Know Your Fertility” Class in Spanish, 7-9 p.m., series of four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

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General Announcements 

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Evangelization informational event set for March 22 in Indianapolis

The archdiocesan Office of Evangelization is offering an Evangelization Informational Gathering at St. Monica Parish, St. Augustine Hall, 6131 Michigan Road, from 10 a.m.-noon on March 22.

The gathering is an event for anyone who is interested in learning more about parish evangelization teams. Organizers will share a basic approach to encouraging parish communities and their leaders to share the Gospel.

The event is free, but registration is required at tinyurl.com/Monicaevang25. To access St. Augustine Hall, park in the north (rear) lot and enter through Door 1.

For more information, contact Anita Bardo, archdiocesan evangelization coordinator, at 317-236-1466 or abardo@archindy.org.

Gov. Mike Braun to speak at Catholic Business Exchange on March 20 in Indy

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will speak at the Catholic Business Exchange at Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., from 6:35 am.-9 a.m. on March 20.

A rosary will be recited at 6:35 a.m. followed by Mass at 7 a.m. During a buffet breakfast after Mass, the governor—who, with his wife Maureen, is a member of St. Joseph Parish in Jasper, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville) —will offer a “fireside chat.”

The event is $20 for Catholic Business Exchange members and $25 for non-members. Registration is required by noon on March 18.

For more information or to register, go to cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

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Retreats and Programs

March 8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple - Finding Hope and Peace of Mind in A Complex Time, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner presenting, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by Judy Ribar, includes lunch and retreat materials, $60. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lenten-letting-go, 812-923-8817.

March 13

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

March 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Contemplative Prayer: Being Centered on Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 22

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Lent with Mary and the Saints, 9 a.m.-noon, day of reflection facilitated by Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Joseph Michael McShane, free. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

March 28

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.

March 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being True to the Path, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., president of Red Bird Foundation Paula D’Arcy presenting, $275, includes single room, meals. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 29

Mystics and Fellowship virtual program, 9-10:30 a.m., sponsored by Sisters of Providence, last of four independent sessions, register by March 26, $25 per session. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Evening of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You—Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 5-9 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass, dinner and program. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Day of Reflection: It Was Not You Who Chose Me, But I Who Chose You...Coming home to God and realizing our life in God, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Father Joseph Moriarty presenting, $45, includes Mass lunch and program. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 4-6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Living a More Deliberate and Conscious Christian Life: Lenten Weekend Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Father Jim Farrell and Mary Schaffner presenting, $225, includes single room, meals. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 10

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

April 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Passion(s) of the Christ, Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 15, 16, 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week 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: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 16-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holy Week: A Time to Ponder and Rejoice, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $625 single, $1,000 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 25-27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter, 8 p.m. Fri. -4 p.m. Sun., includes three meals Sat., two meals Sun., and Sunday Mass, $75 applications fee to reserve space plus free-will offering to cover cost of retreat. Information, registration: wwme.org/apply, 317-863-5680.

April 28-May2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priest Retreat: Faith Stories from the Gospel of John, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625 single, $1,250 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 2-4

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.

May 8

Virtual guided meditation series via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., every second Thursday of the month through May, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, free, registration required. Information, registration: events.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

May 15

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.

May 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Rosary Zone, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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