January 30, 2009

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The Coming Week

February 1

Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. OASIS Booster Club, all you can eat breakfast, 7 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-933-0737, ext. 244.

February 2

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, Mass and candle procession, 5 p.m., blessing of expectant mothers and children. Information: 317-784-5454.

February 2-March 9

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond Program, six-week series, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes materials. Information: 317-236-1586 or mhess@archindy.org.

February 3-March 31

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Divorce Recovery Workshop, eight-week series, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-846-8459 or 317-696-4077.

February 4

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Priori Hall, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lecture, “Backfired! A Nation Born for Religious Tolerance No Longer Tolerates,” William Federer, presenter, 7 p.m., free-will donation.

St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles 50 and over, single, widowed or divorced, new members welcome, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-897-1128.

Vito’s on Penn, 20 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap series, “The Eastern Orthodox Rite,” 7 p.m. Information: indytheologyontap.com.

February 6

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., Mass, breakfast and program at Priori Hall, Julie Johnstone and Josh Swaim, presenters, $20 per person. Information: 317-919-5316 or e-mail LumenDei@sbcglobal.net.

St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning (NFP) class, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-462-2246.

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Central Indiana (CCRCI), first Friday Mass, teaching, 7 p.m. Information: 317-592-1992 or ccrci@holyspirit.org.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning (NFP) class, 7-9:30 p.m. Information: 317-848-4486.

The Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth Street, Louisville, Ky. Organ recital, Damin Spritzer, organist, 7:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 502-582-2971.

February 6-7

Oldenburg Franciscans, Oldenburg. “Winter Celebration: Mystery of God’s Loving Presence,” Franciscan Sister Marya Grathwohl, presenter, $35 includes lunch, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

February 7

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. “Push Until Something Happens” (P.U.S.H.), Prayer Seminar, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. no charge. Information: 317-501-2878 or j_fancher@comcast.net.

February 8

St. Anthony Parish, Parish Center, 379 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology, St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “A Celebration of the 300th Birthday of the Piano,” 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-357-6501 or news@saintmeinrad.edu.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

February 9

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. College financial planning meeting, 7 p.m. Information: 317-787-8277.

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General Announcements

Parish to host special feast day Mass

Expectant mothers, young children and candles will be blessed during a special blessing liturgy and Mass at 5 p.m. on Feb. 2 at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., in Beech Grove.

On the Church’s liturgical calendar, Feb. 2 is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It is the day when the Church celebrates how Mary and Joseph, following the Law of Moses, brought the Christ child to the Temple in Jerusalem to be dedicated to the Lord (Lk 2:22-40).

The feast, often in the past called “Candlemas,” has traditionally been an occasion for the blessing of candles. Those who attend the Mass can bring their own candles to be blessed or they will receive free candles. The blessing of candles will begin at 5 p.m. in the Jerry Craney Performance Center adjacent to Holy Name of Jesus Church.

The Mass, during which expectant mothers and young children will be blessed, will begin at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 317-784-5454. †

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Retreats and Programs

February 4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Cemeteries Association and the Office of Family Ministries, seventh annual Mission Day for caregivers of the bereaved, “Suicide Grief: A Day for Persons Caring for Family Members and Loved Ones Challenged by Mental Illness and the Experience of Suicide,” Tom and Fran Smith, keynote presenters, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.archindy.org/family/bereavement.html.

February 6-7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Winter Celebration: Mystery of God’s Loving Presence,” Franciscan Sister Marya Grathwohl, presenter. Information: 812-933-6437.

February 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Evensong,” 4-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

February 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” men’s spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

February 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women–Encountering the Legal System,” Jane Dall, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Couples retreat, “Speaking Love: A Couples Retreat,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount St. Francis Retreat Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Married Couples Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

February 21

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–St. Benedict and Lent,” Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 812-367-1411 or spirituality@thedome.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. One-day workshop, “Keys to Happiness in Your Wisdom Years,” Benedictine Sister Mildred Wannemuehler and Benedictine Sister Joan Marie Massura, presenters, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 25

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk: Life Lessons for Women by Women–Encountering the Legal System,” Jane Dall, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $35 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living: A Thomas Merton Seminar Series–Entering the School of Your Experience,” four sessions every two weeks, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter,

5-9 p.m., Mass, simple soup and bread supper, seminar, $50 for four sessions includes dinner and book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 26

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Lenten Lecture Series: A New Look at the Parables,” Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $10 per session. Information: 812-933-6437.

February 27-March 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices: Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother John Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Centering Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437.

March 4

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living: A Thomas Merton Seminar Series–Entering the School of Your Experience,” four sessions, session two, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 5-9 p.m., Mass, simple soup and bread supper, seminar, $50 for four sessions includes dinner and book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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