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The Coming Month
December 1-January 4
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Bright Lights Christmas Light Display, Fridays and Saturdays 6-10 p.m., Sundays 6-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
December 3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Mariology Workshop: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization, 6:30 p.m., in Spanish, sponsored by archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry, $20. Information, registration: fnavarrete@archindy.org, ministeriohispano.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.
December 4
Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Gold Mass for Scientists, 4-6 p.m.; 4 p.m. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel in Evans Center; 4:30 p.m. reception in Evans Center Room 152; 5 p.m. lecture in Room 152, Professor Chris Baglow, director of the Science and Religion Initiative of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at University of Notre Dame, presenting “The Catholic Faith and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting the Conflict Model of Science and Religion,” free. Information, parking passes, registration: 317-955-6012, jhorton@marian.edu.
December 4-7
Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. Annie, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 3-5 p.m., performed by Agape Theater Company youth actors, tickets $10.25-$20.50. Information, tickets: 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com, agapetheatercompany.com.
December 5
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.
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. IndyCatholic Young Adults First Friday Adoration, 7-7:15 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. fellowship in rectory, 7:15-7:30 p.m. reflection in chapel, 7:30-8:30 p.m. adoration and confession in chapel, free. Information: indycatholic.org, Youngadult@archindy.org.
December 6
Union County 4-H Fairgrounds, 311 E. Union St., Liberty. Bethlehem Experience, 5-9 p.m., re-creation of Bethlehem from the time of Christ, includes live Nativity, hot chocolate and cookies, dress according to the weather, park at fairgrounds or use free shuttle service from Liberty courthouse square, sponsored by St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty, free but donations welcome. Information: Jane Joliff, 765-969-4388, janejolliff@hotmail.com.
St. Joseph Church, 312 E. High St., Corydon. Advent Day of Reflection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., meditations on Rembrandt painting, lunch included, $15, register by Dec. 2. Information, registration: 812-738-2742, ext. 22, benjamin.reinhart@catholic-community.org.
St. Andrew Church, 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Unlikely Advent: How Would You Answer an Unlikely Call?, 8 a.m.-noon, women’s morning of reflection, 8 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. presentation by Divine Word Missionary Father Charles Smith, 11 a.m. keynote by archdiocesan coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry Irorobeje Crystal Owhoso-Maddox, co-sponsored by the archdiocesan Black Catholic and Bowman-Francis ministries, $25. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/BFmorning25, blackcatholicministry@archindy.org.
Hispanic Ministry Gala Honoring the Blessed Mother, 5-10 p.m.; 5 p.m. check-in at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis; 6 p.m. Mass in Spanish at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, celebration to follow in Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center featuring Argentinian composer and musician Pablo Martinez, sponsored by archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry, individual tickets $40, couples $70, table of eight $240. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/hispanicgala25, fnavarrete@archindy.org, ministeriohispano.archindy.org.
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. St. Nick at Bright Lights, 6-8 p.m., photos and treats available, freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
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.
December 9
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.
December 13
Ars Café at St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Feast of St. Lucy, 6-8 p.m., hot chocolate and cookies available, freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1:30-4:30 p.m., crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, a bake sale, cake walk, free, suggested donation $5 per vehicle. Information: spsmw.org/event, 812-535-2946, lrobinette@spsmw.org.
December 14
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Carols and Classics with the Vickery Family, 4 p.m., Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist Peter Vickery, his wife pianist Joyce Vickery and their family present classic and original carols for the Christmas season, freewill offerings accepted. Information: 317-357-1200, tmarlin@nativityindy.org.
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Annual Christmas Concert, 5 p.m., donations accepted. Information: 317-784-5454, sr.sheila@holyname.cc.
December 15
Virtual Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Women’s Prayer Group, 7 p.m., meets online every third Monday of the month, free. Information, registration: 317-261-3381, tinyurl.com/SrTheaBowmanGroup, blackcatholicministry@archindy.org.
December 15-23
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Novena of Masses, 6: 30 p.m. (6 p.m. on Dec. 22), Filipino traditional novena of Masses before Christmas Eve, all Masses in English; Dec. 15 and 22 Masses in the cathedral’s Blessed Sacrament Chapel; Dec. 21 Mass celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson followed by dinner at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St. across from cathedral; light dinner in rectory after Dec. 23 Mass. Information: ???
December 17
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Mass of the Longest Night, 7 p.m., for those experiencing grief and loss in the holiday season, free. Information: 812-945-1647, jfey@olphna.org.
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 18
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 19
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert, 6:30 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
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, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Dec. 16. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
December 28
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.
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General Announcements
Advent and Christmas concerts will spread joy in the archdiocese in December
It’s the time of year when parishes celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas with sacred music concerts. Below are the events reported to The Criterion as of Nov. 25.
December 3
—Marian University Hall Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Advent Concert with Holy Hour, 6:30 p.m., featuring the music of Catholic composer John Angotti and his band with youth choirs of St. Roch and St. Pius X parishes in Indianapolis, followed by a penance service and holy hour in the Bishop Chartrand Chapel, free, reservations requested. Information, reservations: tinyurl.com/Marianadvent25 (then click on “Theater”), jgarcia@marian.edu, 765-602-2599.
December 7
—St. Christopher Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis.
Advent/Christmas Concert,
4:30 p.m., freewill donations accepted for parish’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference. Information: 317-241-6314, mcampinho@stchrisindy.org.
—St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Music and Reflection, 6-7 p.m., music, handbells, Scripture, reflections, free. Information: 317-257-4297, info@saintmatt.org.
December 14
—Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Annual Christmas Concert, 5 p.m., donations accepted. Information: 317-784-5454, sr.sheila@holyname.cc.
—Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Carols and Classics with the Vickery Family, 4 p.m.; Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist Peter Vickery, his wife pianist Joyce Vickery and their family present classic and original carols for the Christmas season, freewill offerings accepted. Information: 317-357-1200, tmarlin@nativityindy.org.
December 19
—St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert, 6:30 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
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Retreats and Programs
December 6
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Jesse Tree Advent Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., led by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House staff, $40 includes lunch, register by 9 a.m. Dec. 5. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
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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January 9
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.
January 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
January 10
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Mend Your Heart with Gratitude, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jesuit Father Ed Kinerk presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 16-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Biblical Mercy: Matthew’s Gospel as an Encounter with Jesus’ Love, Father Zachary Samples, Diocese of Springfield, Ill., presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Beauty of the Sacraments Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, commuter $90, 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.
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