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The Coming Month

April 30

Virtual Series: Learn About Our Benedictine Vows—Obedience, via Zoom, 7 p.m., last of three sessions, hosted by Sisters of St. Benedict of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese), free, registration required. Information, registration: 812-367-1411, ext. 2830, vocation@thedome.org.

May 2

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.

May 2-3

White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Spring Plant Sale, Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., organically grown vegetables, herbs, cut flowers. Information: spsmw.org/events, 812-535-2932, wvc@spsmw.org.

May 3

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.

May 4

Crane Bay Event Center, 551 W. Merrill St., Indianapolis. Light in the City Annual Dinner, 4-9 p.m., benefitting Lumen Christi Catholic School, dinner, cocktail hour, silent auction, dessert dash, raffle, student speaker, award presentation, $125. Information, ticket purchase: 317-632-3174, bcollins@lumenchristischool.org.

May 7

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.

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

May 11

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mother’s Day Lunch, 12:30-2:30 p.m., $30 adults, $15 ages 3-12, ages 2 and younger free, purchase tickets by May 3. Information, registration: 812-535-2800, ma@spsmw.org, tinyurl.com/spmotherlunch25.

May 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention, 6:30-8 p.m., American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) flagship suicide prevention education program, presented by Father James Farrell and licensed therapist and AFSP Indiana Board Member Christine Turo-Shields, free, registration required. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 13

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.

May 15

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

May 16

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, archdiocesan executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Charities David Bethuram presenting “Catholic Charities: Now More than Ever,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by noon on May 13. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

May 18

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.

May 21

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

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 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 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.

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General Announcements 

Sunday pilgrimages honoring the Blessed Mother will be held at Monte Cassino Shrine in St. Meinrad in May

Saint Meinrad Archabbey will host pilgrimages honoring the Blessed Mother at Monte Cassino Shrine, located one mile east of the Archabbey on State Highway 62 in St. Meinrad, at 2 p.m. Central Time each Sunday in May.

The pilgrimages begin with a hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The services end with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn.

Speakers and topics for the pilgrimages are:

• May 4: Benedictine Brother Stephen Johnson of Assumption Abbey in Richardton, N.D., “Mary’s Power of Love.”
• May 11: Benedictine Father Paul Nord, “Mary, Queen of Apostles.”
• May 18: Benedictine Brother Gregory Morris, “Mary, Daughter of Zion.”
• May 25: Benedictine Father Sean Hoppe, “God’s Promise To and Through.”

For more information, call Krista Hall during business hours at 812-357-6501 or call 812-357-6611 on the day of the event.

For more information about Monte Cassino Shrine, go to tinyurl.com/MonteCassinoShrineStMeinrad.

 

Register in advance for Mass launching National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on May 18 at St. John the Evangelist Church

Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will celebrate a Mass to launch the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., in Indianapolis, at 10:30 a.m. on May 18.

The Mass marks the only pilgrimage stop in the archdiocese as it travels 3,300 miles through 10 states and 20 dioceses. It will end in Los Angeles on June 22, the feast of Corpus Christi (the Body of Christ).

Space is limited for the Mass, and registration is required.

To register, go to tinyurl.com/NEPMassMay18.

For more information on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and stops along the route, go to eucharisticpilgrimage.org.

 

Spring Prayer Breakfast will be held in New Albany on May 10 for those who have experienced loss

A Spring Prayer Breakfast will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, in New Albany, from 9-11 a.m. on May 10.

The breakfast is for those who have experienced loss in the last year. It will include songs and hymns of consolation along with prayer.

The event is free, but registration is required by May 5.

For more information or to register, contact Joseph Fey, pastoral associate, at jfey@olphna.org or 812-945-1647.

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Retreats and Programs

April 25

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

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 application fee to reserve space plus free-will offering to cover cost of retreat. Information, registration: wwme.org/apply, 317-863-5680.

April 26, 27

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Weekend: Two Days of Divine Mercy Devotions and Talks, Sat. 9 a.m.-1p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Terrance M. Chartier presenting, free. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

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 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Mother’s Day Paint and Sip, 9:30-11:30 a.m., includes painting supplies and mimosas, or bring your own beverage, $50, Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.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

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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