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The Coming Month

May 19

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 345 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Moving Catholic Parishes from Maintenance to Mission, 7-9 p.m., Mass at 6 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m., Dr. Jonathan Reyes, Knights of Columbus senior vice president of Evangelization and Faith Formation, presenting, light refreshments, free. Information: tinyurl.com/Maint2Mission, 317-236-1466, abardo@archindy.org.

May 21

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

May 21-26

Daughters of Charity, 9200 New Harmony Road, Evansville, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Search and Serve Discernment Week, join Daughters of Charity in ministry while discerning a call to a life of serving the poor, for single Catholic women ages 18-40. Information, registration: sisterliz@doc.org, daughters-of-charity.com/retreats.

May 24

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.

May 25

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.

May 26

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

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

May 29-31

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., children’s games, prizes, food and beer tents, raffle, silent auction, bingo, Monte Carlo games, carnival rides, live music: Thurs. DJ Tobias, Fri. Project 19, Sat. Train Wreck, free admission. Information: 317-786-4371, festival@stjudeindy.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, beer garden, games, kids’ zone, Vegas room (ages 21 and older), live music: Thurs.

St. Simon Idol, Fri. My Yellow Rickshaw, Sat. Stella Luna and the Satellites, $10 admission. Information: Facebook: @stsimonfestival, 317-826-6000, saintsimonfestival.com.

May 30-31

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, carnival rides, food, live music, raffles, free admission. Information: 317-291-7014, eesparza@stgabrielindy.org.

May 30-June 1

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Summerfest, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4,000 grand prize raffle, bingo Fri. and Sat., midway rides, silent auction, food, beer, wine, games for kids and adults, live music: Fri. 5 Minutes to Wapner 5 p.m., The Sherwood Club 8:30 p.m.; Sat. OK Boomer Band 4:30 p.m., Bigger is Better Band 7:30 p.m.; Sun. Silly Safaris noon, Jaylen Koehl 1 p.m., Arisan Maru (Scecina) 2 p.m., Almost Live 3 p.m., $10 admission for $10 in event coupons. Information: 317-357-8352, lfsummerfest@littleflowerparish.org.

June 3, 10, 17, 24

St. Patrick Parish, 950 Prospect St., Indianapolis. “Know Your Fertility” Class in Spanish, 7-9 p.m., series of four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

June 4

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.

June 5-7

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Crossroads of the Americas Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight., live music, beer garden, American, Mexican and international food, $20,000 cash raffle, free admission. Information: 317-636-4828. saintanthonybusiness@gmail.com.

June 6

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.

June 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 gratitude. Information, registration: events.sistersofprovidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

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.

June 8

Marian University, Norman Center Room 222, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. People of Peace OFS Monthly Meeting, 12:30-3 p.m., explore Franciscan spirituality with lay Franciscans, free. Information: Information: 317-432-0909, jodymdalton@aol.com.

June 10

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.

June 12

Hickory Stick Golf Club, 4422 Thompson Blvd., Greenwood. SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish Men’s Club Annual Golf Outing, noon-5 p.m., benefitting SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish youth athletic program, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities available, $125 May 10-June 8, $150 June 9-12. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/ssfcgolf25, text “2025golfouting” to 76278, jcecil@ss-fc.org.

June 13-14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., Italian food, wine, live music, free parking in Eli Lilly lots on East and New Jersey streets, free admission. Information: 317-636-4478, info@holyrosary.org , indyitalianfest.org.

June 14

1st Choice for Women, 3727 Kentucky Ave, Indianapolis. Grand Opening and Blessing of 1st Choice for Women pregnancy care center, 10 a.m.-noon, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita speaking, tours and light refreshments. Information: linda@goangels.org.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Young Adult Feast of St. Anthony Celebration, 4:30-8 p.m., 5 p.m. Mass with dinner following, free admission. Information: 812-282-2290, stayouth22@gmail.com.

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General Announcements 

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Retreats and Programs

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

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.

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.

May 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Divine Mysteries in the Universe, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Jesuit Father Edward Kinerk presenting, $30, Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praying the Mass: Eucharistic Spirituality, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Women’s Day Celebration, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., keynote by Cory Lockhart, coffee, breakfast, crafts, chair yoga, essential oils, neck massages, door prizes, coffee bar, lunch, $60. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 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: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 13-15

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. St. Jacinta of Fatima: A Prophetess for Our Times, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Jacinto Chapin facilitating, $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.

June 20

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.

June 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Making “Soma” from “Sarx”: The Transformative Power of the Gospel, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 23

You Are Not Alone: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, teens ages 15-19 and older may attend with parent or guardian, licensed therapist Christine Turo-Shields presenting, free, registration required. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 25-29

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. In the Quiet, God Speaks, 6 p.m. Wed.-noon Sun., personal retreat guided by spiritual directors Anny Behymer and Peggy Holthaus, includes meals and private room, $550. Information, registration: 812 923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

July 9

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.

July 18

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.

July 18-20

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Honoring the Elderly and Grandparenting in Scripture, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Joachim Mudd, facilitating, $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.

July 18-20, 18-22 or 18-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; July 18-23, $265; July 18-22, $425; July 18-25, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Navigating the Storms of Life: Tools for Resilience, 9:30-11:30 a.m., chaplain and counselor Richard Brendan presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 21

Via Zoom. You Are Not Alone: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Indiana State Board Member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lisa Thibault presenting, free, registration required. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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