November talks on pre-planning funeral Mass, leaving legacy set

Special to The Criterion

The archdiocese’s Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) is offering sessions in the Indianapolis North, South and West deaneries on pre-planning a funeral Mass and how to leave a legacy.

The sessions will address the elements of the anointing of the sick; cremation; the funeral Mass and its Scripture readings, hymns and symbols; and burial.

Information will also be presented on estate planning basics, the CCF and its opportunities for establishing or supporting funds that help parishes, schools and agencies in central and southern Indiana.

The sessions are free, but due to limited seating, advance registration is requested.

The Indianapolis North Deanery session will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., in Indianapolis, on Nov. 11.

Check-in begins at 9 a.m., and the presentation is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. Speakers will include Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, St. Luke’s pastor. For registration or additional questions, call the parish office at 317-259-4373.

The Indianapolis West Deanery session will be held in the St. Malachy School cafeteria, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., in Brownsburg, on Nov. 12. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the presentation is from 8:45-9:45 a.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. Father Vincent Lampert, St. Malachy’s pastor, will speak. All are invited to worship in Mass at St. Malachy Church at 7:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. For registration or additional questions, call the parish office at 317-852-3195, ext. 7108.

The Indianapolis South Deanery session will be held at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th. Ave., in Beech Grove, on Nov. 15 as the last of a three-part series on “Leaving a Legacy—Are Your Plans in Order? Helpful Ideas for Planning for Yourself, Loved Ones and Leaving a Legacy.” Check-in begins at 6:45 p.m., and the presentation is from 7-8:15 p.m. For registration or additional questions, call the parish office 317-784-9078.

For questions about the sessions, e-mail the Catholic Community Foundation at ccf@archindy.org, or call 317-236-1482 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1482.

Please bring any family or friends who have an interest in this learning opportunity. †