February 8, 2013

Events Calendar

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The Coming Week

February 9

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Mardi Gras Hoosier Style, food, music, 6 p.m.-midnight, $10 single, $15 couple. Information: 317-831-4142.

Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. 6th Annual Chocolate Fest, 6-9 p.m., $12 adults, $5 children 6-12 years old, children 5 and under no charge. Information: 765-969-4919 or lrourke66@hotmail.com.

February 9-10

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert series, “Amanecer-At the Break of Dawn,” Pedro Rubalcava and St. Bartholomew Choir and Shalom, Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353 ext. 237, or bminut_stb@yahoo.com.

February 10

Movie Buff Theatre, 3535 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “October Baby,” 1 p.m., followed by march to Planned Parenthood at W. 86th and Georgetown Road, 3:15 – 4 p.m. then prayer at the Planned Parenthood. Call 317-515-7269 to see if free tickets still available, or arrive at the theater parking lot at 3 p.m. to join the procession.

February 14

St. Nicholas Church, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. “God’s Love”, prayer service, praise and worship music, Eucharistic procession, confession, teaching. Confession begins at 6:30 p.m., music at 6:45 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. For more information contact 812-689-4244.

February 15

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Putting ALL Children First,” Fred Klipsch, Chairman, Klipsch Group Inc., presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Fr. Conen Hall, 4644 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $7 dinner ($6 if age 65+) includes: one entrée (baked fish, hand battered fried fish, pizza or grilled cheese), two sides, French fries, biscuit with apple butter, iced tea or lemonade; $4.00 dinner includes pizza or grilled cheese, French fries and one side. Children 2 years and under are free. For more information, contact church office at 317-546-4065.

St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, 535 East Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. 10th Annual St. Mark’s Men’s Club Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., English-style fish and chips dinner, adults $8, seniors $6, kids $4. For more information contact tgrbarrett@lilly.com.

February 16

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Jeremy Gries, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Parish Life Center, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Office of Pro-Life Ministry and St. Michael the Archangel Parish, “Living the Gospel of Life: A Challenge to American Catholics,” 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-633-1794 or peggygeis@att.net.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. St. Thomas More Women’s Club Chili/Hot Dog Supper, 6 p.m. For more information, call the parish office at 317-831-4142 or email mshea@stm-church.org.

February 17

Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

February 19

St. Monica Parish, Parish Life Center, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Catholic Adult Fellowship, studying Vatican II document on Lay Apostolate, 7-8:30 p.m. Information or directions: 317-410-4870 or CatholicAdultFellowship.org.

February 20

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

St. Luke Catholic Church, Fr. Courtney Room, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Lenten Speaker Series, Kenneth Howell speaks on Pope Benedict XVI and the Crisis of Christianity in Western Culture. 7 p.m., preceded by 5:30 Mass and then soup supper.

February 21

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

February 22

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and process through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Contact Eric at faithful.citizen2016@gmail.com for more information.

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General Announcements

Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference in Kokomo is set for March 9-10

St. Joan of Arc Parish and St. Patrick Parish, both in Kokomo, are hosting the seventh annual Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference at Kokomo High School, 2501 South Berkley, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 9 and 10.

This year’s theme is “Why Be Catholic?”

The event is sponsored by the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, St. Joseph Hospital and the Knights of Columbus of Kokomo.

This year’s event features nationally-known speakers Marian Father Donald Calloway, Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio and Carolyn King, and special activities for children of all ages.

Admission is $30 for teenagers not registered with their family, $50 for single adults, $90 for married couples and $115 per family. The rate includes two meals.

Rates will increase after Feb. 15.

For more information, call St. Joan of Arc Parish at 765-865-9964 or St. Patrick Parish at 765-452-6021.

More information and an online registration form are also available at www.HolyFamilyConference.org.

 

Taizé Prayer service at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is set for Feb. 19

The Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are hosting a Taizé prayer service at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19.

The hour-long service will include sung prayers, music, times of silence and times of spoken and silent prayers in the candlelit Church of the Immaculate Conception.

This will be the second opportunity in a monthly series of ecumenical Taizé prayer programs offered by the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in conjunction with the Terre Haute area Year of the River initiative.

All are invited to the monthly spiritual events, each of which will focus on topics related to water and river. The theme for the Feb. 19 event will be “Thirst.”

For more information, contact Sister Paula Damiano at 812-535-2926 or e-mail her at pdamiano@spsmw.org.

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Retreats and Programs

February 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Couples retreat, “Building Family Love,” Benedictine Father Noel Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Introduction to Spiritual Direction,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “St. Valentine’s Dinner: Praying our Days, Linked in Prayer,” Bill and Colette Fike, presenters, 4:30-8:30 p.m., $60 per couple includes dinner. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. “Couples Retreat Day, Gifts for the Journey,” 9 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Catholic 101 Retreat,” grades 9-12, 9 a.m. Information: 812-945-2000 or leah@nadyouth.org.

February 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten Retreat in Everyday Life. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

February 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Contemplative Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per session. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 15-17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retreat, “Forgiveness: It Has Nothing to do with the Offender.” Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

February 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. “From the Farm to Your Table,” Chris Merkel, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, dining room, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk: All is Sacred,” Franciscan Sister Sharonlu Sheridan, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Lenten Series,” Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $30, per session or $25 per session if registered and paid in advance for all five sessions. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 22-24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Office of Family Ministries, “Retrouvaille weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or retroindy.com, or register online at register@retroindy.com.

February 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima and the Benedict Inn, “F.B.I. Lent: Reconciliation—A Holistic Approach to Peace,” Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner 6:30 p.m., presentation and discussion, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person, includes dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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