October 9, 2015

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The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats 

The Coming Month

October 10

Rama Car Wash, 560 State Road 135, Greenwood. America Needs Fatima, Rosary Rally, Msgr. Tony Volz will lead the rosary, 11 a.m. Information: 317-985-1950 or marye356@gmail.com.

Central Catholic School, 1155 Cameron St., Indianapolis. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, “Treasure Chest Raffle,” 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.

Bravo Italian Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle, Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap: “Faith in the Face of Tragedy,” presented by Danny and Rita O’Malia, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Sept. 30 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. 2nd Annual Growing Up in the Haughville Reunion, honoring the police and firefighters from the neighborhood, 5 p.m.-midnight, $5 cover charge, bring a covered dish. Information: 317-632-0619.

St. Benedict’s Brew Works, 860 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. Sisters of St. Benedict, Oktoberfest celebration, 11:30 a.m. EDT. Information: 812-719-2301 or saintbenedictsbrewworks.com.

October 11

St. Malachy Parish, 7410 N. 1000 East, Brownsburg. Altar Society, Longaberger Bingo, 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m. Information: 317-268-4238 or altarsociety@stmalachy.org.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French,1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

October 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 15

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Grief Mask: Exploring Both Sides,” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.

St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Dr., Indianapolis. “A Future Full of Hope: Honoring Our Children Whom We Have Entrusted to the Lord,” prayer service, reception and resources for all affected by the loss of a child, 6:30 p.m. in main church followed by reception in Schafer Hall. RSPV by Oct. 12 helpful but not required. RSVP and information: Liz Escoffery, 317-446-4248 or lizfcp@indyfertilitycare.com.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@buchanangroup.org.

October 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “How to Grow Where God Planted You,” Gary Varvel, editorial cartoonist, Indianapolis Star, presenter, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Marian University Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Christi School, John Crist, comedian, 7 p.m., $15 general admission, $10 Marian students and children. Tickets: 317-632-3174 or LumenChristiSchool.org.

October 17

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Society, “Fall Rummage Sale,” 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860 or p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 Ripley St. Milan. 12th Harvest Dinner and Raffle, pork dinner, $10 per adult, $4 children 5-12, no charge for children under 5, country store, pony rides, 4-7 p.m., Mass, 5 p.m. Information: 812-654-7051 or st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

October 18

St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. Shooting Match/Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-843-5713.

October 21

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Scecina Memorial High School, Sacred Music Concert, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-356-6377.

Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@bhchanangroup.org.

October 23

Knights of Columbus Hall, 624 Delaware road, Batesville. St. Nicholas Parish, “Verso L’alto,” young adult gathering, “What does God want?,” Father Jerry Byrd, presenter, 7-9 .m. Information: versolatoteam@gmail.com.

October 24

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, 1 p.m., procession. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. “Kick for Kait,” Katies Hope foundation, co-ed adult kickball tournament, 8 a.m., $120 per team. Information: 317-502-1979 or Kathleen.lynch@att.net

October 28

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Annual Annulment Information Evening, 7 p.m., no charge and registration is not required. Information: 317-235-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586.

October 31

Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Center of Indianapolis and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Men’s Day Retreat, Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person, $25 per deacon and student. Information: 317-888-0873 or mfox@talktotucker.com.

November 2

The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Fatima Retreat House 65th Anniversary, Annual Fund Raiser and Dinner, 6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or jklee@bishopchatard.org.

November 4

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

November 5

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Photo Collage Journal,” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

November 6

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 10 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 624 Delaware road, Batesville. St. Nicholas Parish, “Verso L’alto,” young adult gathering, “Young Adult Saints,” Colleen Swaim, presenter, 7-9 .m. Information: versolatoteam@gmail.com.

November 6-7

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Christmas bazaar, Christmas items, crafts, homemade goodies from Grandma’s Kitchen, quilt raffle, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-988-2778 or mebrandon@nwcable.net.

November 7

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Knights of Columbus Santo Rosario Council, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Indulgence Walk 2015, Mass in the extraordinary form, 9 a.m., hour-long prayerful tour of historic Holy Cross and St. Joseph Cemeteries. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holrosaryindy.org.

St. John the Apostle Parish, 4607 W. St. Road 46, Bloomington. 40th Annual Holiday Craft Show, 45 artisans, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-876-1974.

November 8

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

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General Announcements 

‘Evangelization in the Black Community’ presentation set for Oct. 17 in Indianapolis

Mary Annette Mandley-Turner will speak on “Evangelization in the Black Community” at the Intercultural Ministry Institute, 4843 Fletcher Ave., in Indianapolis, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 17.

The day will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at 9 a.m. Mandley-Turner will speak from 9:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

She is a member of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Louisville, Ky., and is the executive director of the Office of Multicultural Ministry for the Archdiocese of Louisville.

The talk and discussion will focus on rebuilding parishes from the inside out, looking at how current trends can be turned around, and how others can be attracted to be a part of the Catholic faith community.

The cost is $20, which includes the continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information, contact Franciscan Sister Jeannette Pruitt at 317-236-1474, 800-382-9836 ext. 1474, or e-mail jpruitt@archindy.org.

 

Oct. 15 prayer service in Indianapolis honors all who have lost a child

“A Future Full of Hope: Honoring Our Children Who We Have Entrusted to the Lord,” a prayer service for all parents, grandparents, singles, clergy and religious who have been affected by the loss of a child, will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Dr., in Indianapolis, at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Refreshments and resources will be offered in Schafer Hall following the prayer service.

Reservations—helpful but not required—should be sent by Oct. 12 to Elizabeth Escoffery at 317-446-4248 or lizfcp@indyfertilitycare.com.

 

Relics of St. Maria Goretti will be on display at Westfield, Ind., parish on Oct. 20

To mark the Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Vatican, in conjunction with the Vatican’s Congregation of the Causes of Saints, has announced an extraordinary pilgrimage of the major relics of St. Maria Goretti. The relics will be on display at St. Maria Goretti Church, 17104 Spring Mill Road, in Westfield, Ind., in the Diocese of Lafayette, on Oct. 20.

Public veneration is from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and sung vespers will be held at 7 p.m.

St. Maria Goretti, murdered at age 11 in 1902, is the youngest canonized saint in the Church. Her last words on her deathbed were of mercy toward her attacker.

A glass reliquary contains the remains of her body, which are encased within a wax statue created based on a physical description of the saint’s mother.

For more information, please visit www.smgonline.org/relics.

 

Charismatic retreat to be held at St. Lawrence Church on Oct. 17

“Empowered Discipleship: Living in the Holy Spirit,” a charismatic retreat, will be offered in Father Conen Hall at St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., in Indianapolis from 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m. on Oct. 17.

Father Tom Schliessmann, pastor of St. Lawrence Parish, and Father Patrick Beidelman, executive director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for Evangelization, Worship and Catechesis, will present talks titled Returning to the Holy Spirit, Living in the Holy Spirit, Reaching out with the Power of the Holy Spirit, and Empowered by the Holy Spirit.

All are invited to stay for the 5 p.m. Mass at St. Lawrence after the retreat.

The cost is $10 per person, or $15 for a couple, and includes a light breakfast and lunch.

To reserve a spot, contact Joseph Valvo at 317- 546-7328, Sandra Hartlieb at beiltrah@sbcglobal.net, or log on to www.intheholyspirit.org.

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Retreats and Programs

October 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie night, “The Theory of Everything,” 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Looking Deeper into the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Teresa of Avila,” Angela Nevitt-Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Art of Journal Writing,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person, registration deadline Oct. 5. 21. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Holy Matrimony: Sacrament of Christ in His Church,” presented by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes lunch. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

October 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee talk: Walking with the Saints-St. John of the Cross, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

October 13

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 15-16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul with Saint Mother Theodore,” Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $100 per person includes meals, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

October 16-18

Saint Mary of the Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Discernment weekend for women 18-42, no charge. Information: 812-535-2895 or eben@spsmw.org.

October 17-18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST,” 10 a.m. Sat.-noon Sun., $20 per person, $75 per family of four or more, housing and meals not included, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

October 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

October 19-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “The Sermon on the Mount: Challenges for Contemporary Priestly Ministry” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $425 single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $292 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Come and See Weekend,” single women ages 18-45 invited to a vocations retreats. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3 or vocations@beneditine.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Listening to God with a Discerning Ear,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Annual Men’ retreat, Franciscan Brother Robert Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

October 27-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 30-November 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend retreat for Those Who Grieve, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, Father Jim Farrell and Marilyn Hess, presenters, $162.00 per person or $290 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

October 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Befriending Death,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Praying with the Mystics,” Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m. Sat.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Oct. 23. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 2

The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. 65th Anniversary, Annual Fund Raiser and Dinner, 6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or jklee@bishopchatard.org.

November 3

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session one of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session one, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie Night, “Still Alice,” 6:30- p.m., free-will donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Information: 317-888-1892 or wwme.org.

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Thanksgiving,” Carolyn Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Grieving Gracefully…Into a Future Full of Hope,” one-day retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, retreat leader, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Walking with the Saints-Dorothy Day,” Franciscan Sister Maureen Irvin, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 10

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Retreat for Veterans: Sharing the Sanctity of Commitment and Courage,” Sheila Donis, PA, Providence Sisters Teresa Costello and Mary Montgomery, facilitators, 2-8 p.m., freewill offering, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session two of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Covenant: Our Relationship with God in Christ,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Journey through Infertility, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Feast of Our Lady of Providence, 1:30 p.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 17

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session three of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Lecture Series, Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore using the lens of Providence spiritualty as a guide, noon-1:30 p.m., $12 per session includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session two, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 20

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per person includes room for the day and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 20-21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Images of God Retreat,” Providence Sister Ann Sullivan, facilitator, $90 per person includes meals, registration deadline Nov. 16. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Aging Gracefuly (Revised): A Retreat for 60s and Over,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

November 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent: An “FBI” Program, Faith Building Institutions, evening prayer 5:15 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., presentation following dinner, $30 per person Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Sacred Moments, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 8

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

December 9-11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Teilhard and Jung,” Franciscan Sisters Barbara Leonhard and Olga Wittekind, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

December 16

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per person includes room for the day and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

December 31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual New Year’s Eve Retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

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