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The Coming Month
September 15
St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Healing Mass, 7 p.m., sponsored by archdiocesan Mental Health Ministry, Msgr. William Stumpf presiding, includes Anointing of the Sick, confessions 6-6:45 p.m. Also available online at cutt.ly/stmark_facebook or cutt.ly/stmark_youtube.
September 16
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
September 17
St. Joseph Parish, 1401 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.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
September 19
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish grotto, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Biking for Babies Midpoint Rally, prayers and support for the riders participating in the Knights of Columbus’ Biking for Babies event, 1 p.m. In case of rain, rally will be in the church. Masks required. Information: ranewport@gmail.com or life@indianakofc.org. Sponsor a rider or donate: www.kofc437.com.
September 20
St. Louis Parish, 13 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 3-piece fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, $10; half chicken $6; whole chicken $12; $12,000 cash raffle tickets. Information: 812-934-3204 or mwachsmann@st.louisschool.org.
September 21
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Screening and discussion of new film Fatima, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m., film screening with discussion led by Father Jeffrey Godecker, includes meal and refreshments, $25. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/fatimaschedule.
September 24
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Screening and discussion of new film Fatima, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., film screening with discussion led by Father Jim Farrell, includes meal and refreshments, $25/person. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/fatimaschedule.
September 26
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk after 10 a.m. Mass, recitation of rosary and Divine Mercy chaplet through Fletcher Place neighborhood. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.
September 28
The Villages of Indiana online, Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, no fee. For more information or to register call The Villages at 800-874-6880 or visit www.villageskids.org.
October 2
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, www.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, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.
October 3
St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, devotional prayers, Rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
St. John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.
October 4
Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Annual Holy Family Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., drive-thru chicken dinners, livers and gizzards, noodles, gravy, slaw, raffles, parish parking lot entry from Water St. Information: 812-934-3013.
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Respect Life Sunday Mass, 10:30 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding. Also available online at www.ssppc.org/streaming.
October 5
Beyond Secular Politics Webinar, 12-1 p.m., sponsored by Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), based on Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, presented by ICC executive director Angela Espada and associate director Alexander Mingus. Registration: indianacc.org/events/event-one-clyp2. Information: icc@archindy.org or 317 236-1455.
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General Announcements
Personal retreat days offered this Fall
Several Catholic retreat centers in central and southern Indiana are offering silent or quiet days of retreat in the next coming months. Below is a list of those retreat opportunities:
• Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave. in Beech Grove. A Personal Day of Retreat will be offered from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 6. The retreat includes a private room for the day and lunch. The cost is $40; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). For more information, call 317-788-7581 or email benedictinn@benedictinn.org. Register online at www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs.
• Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Weekend of Peace facilitated by associate director Judy Ribar will be offered from 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 through 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 17. The retreat includes time for prayer and silent meditation together as the group decides, opportunities for walking the labyrinth (both inside and on the grounds), and the meditation path, and exploring creative ways to pray through nature, silence and the arts. Multiple resources will be available for those seeking additional materials on centering prayer, mindfulness, silence, and journaling. The cost is $125, which includes a room, two meals and all materials.
• Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Days of Silence will be offered from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 22 and Oct. 29. These self-directed, silent retreats include a room to use for the day, continental breakfast, Mass, lunch and the use of the common areas and grounds of the retreat house. The cost is $35 and an overnight stay is an additional $28 per person. Dinner, when available, is an additional $9. For information or to register, contact Jennifer Burger, at 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
• Sisters of St. Francis, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal will be offered from 9 a.m.-4-p.m on Sept. 25. The day includes a self-guided tour or private retreat, and rooms are also available. Retreatants can dine at local restaurants or bring a packed lunch. The cost is $20, or $70 with spiritual direction. For information or to register, call 812-933-6437 or visit cutt.ly/oldbgprograms.
• Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Private Quiet Retreats are offered year-round by reservation for $65 per night, plus tax. Spiritual direction can be arranged for an additional charge. For information or to schedule a retreat, contact twatson@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2946.
Dominican priest offers six online sessions on Catholic Social Teaching on Sept. 16-Oct. 21
Dominican Father Dennis Woerter of St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington will offer six online sessions on Catholic social teaching from Sept. 16-Oct. 21. The sessions take place via Zoom on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.
In an election year, during a pandemic and a nationwide reckoning with racial injustice, the Church’s social teaching enables us to respond as Christ to the world. Father Dennis has worked extensively in social justice throughout his priesthood and is excited to share this important tradition of our faith.
An introductory video on the sessions is available at tinyurl.com/y2rpto6v. It features some resources to get started on learning about Catholic social teaching.
For more information or to register, contact Father Dennis at frdennis@hoosiercatholic.org.
Archdiocesan Social Concerns Ministry to host webinar on parish COVID response on Sept. 16
The archdiocesan Social Concerns Ministry of Catholic Charities will offer a webinar entitled “Parish Engagement in a COVID World” online 2- 3 p.m. on Sept. 16.
The webinar will discuss the spiritual, emotional and material needs of a parish through a COVID disaster lens, share out-of-box thinking with parish engagement, and discuss parish needs and how to move forward.
The webinar is free, but registration is required. To register go to cutt.ly/parish_engagement or for more information contact Theresa Chamblee at tchamblee@archindy.org or 317-236-1404.
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Retreats and Programs
September 11-13
Dominican Sisters of Peace online. Listening to God’s Call with Open Hearts, virtual discernment retreat, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 12, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13, for single women 18-45 to meet and talk with Sisters, women in formation and others discerning a call to religious life, free. Information: Dominican Sister Bea Tiboldi, 614-400-1255 or BTiboldi@oppeace.org. Registration: bit.ly/39LFhtl.
September 12
St. Agnes, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.,
social distanced, masks required, includes materials, morning coffee and a boxed lunch, $135 per couple plus $7 online processing fee. Registration and information: archindy.org/precana, alasher@archindy.org or 317-592-4007.
September 12 and 19
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, No Regrets: A two-part Sage-ing® Presentation (via Zoom), part one Sept. 12, part two Sept. 19, check-in
9 a.m., presentation 9:30 a.m.-noon, presented by Alan Rider. $60. Information and registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Questions: 317-788-7581.
September 18-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, includes meals, snacks and accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima/calendar/tobit. Information: Cheryl McSweeney, cmcsweeney@archindy.org, 317- 545-7681, ext. 106.
September 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.–4 p.m., self-directed retreat, includes a room to use for the day, continental breakfast, Mass, lunch and the use of the common areas and grounds, $35. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.
September 25
Sisters of St. Francis Grounds, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal,
9 a.m.-4 p.m., self-guided tour or private retreat, dine at local restaurants or bring packed lunch, room with bathroom available, $20 or $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437 or cutt.ly/oldbgprograms.
October 1, 8, 15, 22
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Me Too: From Shame to Survivor, 7-9 p.m., presented by Rachel Waltz for women who have been sexually abused, $60. Due to the sensitivity of this topic, we ask that participants commit to all four sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
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