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The Coming Month
October 9-31
23rd Annual Cardinal Classic VIRTUAL Golf Outing, benefits Seton Catholic Athletic Boosters, Richmond, choose day and golf course, $15, sponsorships start at $50, golfers eligible for prizes, registration and payment due by Oct. 30. Registration, information: setonschools.org/cardinal-classic-golf-outing. Questions: 765-965-6956, mleverton@setoncatholics.org.
October 9-10
Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus Rosary Vigil for Life, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 7 a.m. Information: Larry Kunkel at life@indianakofc.org.
October 10
Beyond Secular Politics Webinar, 10-11 a.m., sponsored by Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), based on United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “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.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th Street, Indianapolis. Rosary Rally, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., meet on Bosart Ave. in front of the old main entrance of the school, face mask required, bring chair if needed. Information: 317-727-1167 or jbullock@hallrender.com.
St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Drive-Thru Applefest, noon-7 p.m., pulled pork dinner with apple pie slice $10, kids hot dog meal $5, car wash $7, 50/50 raffle tickets $20 for $500-$2,500 prize, advanced ticket purchase encouraged for dinners and 50/50, covid measures followed, visitors must stay in vehicle. Information: 317-831-4142 or info@stm-church.org.
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, 6-9 p.m., $1,000 and $5,000 raffles, silent auction, shot clinic, live music by Off the Hook, food, drinks. Information: ollindy.org/festival, 317-356-7291 or jfleak@ollindy.org.
October 11
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Drive-Thru Chicken Dinner/Turtle Soup, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., chicken dinner $10, turtle soup $5/quart, $20/gallon, whole and half chickens available, outside shaded dinner seating on campus. Information: 812-623-2964 or communications@stnicholas-sunman.org.
October 13
Immigration Virtual Roundtable series: “Know Your Rights” (offered in English and Spanish), second of four stand-alone sessions (Oct. 20, 27), sponsored by archdiocese’s Catholic Charities-Social Concerns, 7-8 p.m., existing rights regardless of immigration status, free, registration required. Registration, information: immigration.eventbrite.com, sreising@archindy.org or 317-236-2457.
Sisters of Providence virtual “Act justly, Love tenderly, Walk humbly” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
October 15
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.
October 16
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Passion and Prayer” Christ-centered marriage enrichment conference: “Sacramental Marriage,” 7-9 p.m., Msgr. Mark Svarczkopf presenting, space limited to 20 couples, $20 per couple option for online participation with donation at facebook.com/OurLadyGreenwood, registration required either way. Registration, information: Tom and Marcy Renken, olgmarriageministry@gmail.com or 317-489-1557.
Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Blvd., Mt. St. Francis. Chik N’ Fish To-Go Dinners, fried chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, $13, order by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday 4-6 p.m. pick-up. Order at mountsaintfrancis.org/dinners or 812-923-8817.
Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 East 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange “Being raised Catholic: Persevering through COVID and Crisis,” 7 a.m., Denney Sponsel, CEO and owner of RJE Business Interiors presenting, Mass, buffet breakfast and program., $15 members/$21 non-members. Information and registration: catholicbusinessexchange.org.
October 16-23
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Indianapolis “Struttin’ Our Stuff” virtual silent auction, more than 150 items. Registration, information and option to donate available starting Oct. 10 at www.svdpindy.org/fashion. Questions: Jenny Matthews, 317-289-3324 or jmattbogey@gmail.com; Mary Ann Klein, 317-796-6325 or Klein.jm@yahoo.com.
October 20
Immigration Virtual Roundtable series: “Unaccompanied Minors,” third of four stand-alone sessions (Oct. 27), sponsored by archdiocese’s Catholic Charities-Social Concerns, 7-8 p.m., understanding their journey, information on resource reunifying families; free, registration required. Registration, information: immigration.eventbrite.com, sreising@archindy.org or 317-236-2457.
October 21
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
October 23
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Passion and Prayer” Christ-centered marriage enrichment conference: “Spirituality in Marriage,” 7-9 p.m., Father Todd Goodson presenting, space limited to 20 couples, $20 per couple option for online participation with donation at facebook.com/OurLadyGreenwood, registration required either way. Registration, information: Tom and Marcy Renken, olgmarriageministry@gmail.com or 317-489-1557.
October 24
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.
Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Blvd., Mt. St. Francis. Chik N’ Fish To-Go Dinners, fried chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, $13, order by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday 4-6 p.m. pick-up.
Order at mountsaintfrancis.org/dinners or 812-923-8817.
October 27
Immigration Virtual Roundtable series: “Immigrant Resources” (offered in English and Spanish) fourth of four stand-alone sessions, sponsored by archdiocese’s Catholic Charities-Social Concerns, 7-8 p.m., resources available in Indianapolis, ways to volunteer; free, registration required. Registration, information: immigration.eventbrite.com, sreising@archindy.org or 317-236-2457.
October 30
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Passion and Prayer” Christ-centered marriage enrichment conference: “Covenant,” 7-9 p.m., Fletcher and Olivia Kitchell presenters, space limited to 20 couples, $20 per couple. Information: Tom and Marcy Renken, olgmarriageministry@gmail.com or 317-489-1557.
Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Blvd., Mt. St. Francis. Chik N’ Fish To-Go Dinners, fried chicken or fish, mashed potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert, $13, order by 5 p.m. Thursday for Friday 4-6 p.m. pick-up. Order at mountsaintfrancis.org/dinners or 812-923-8817.
October 31
St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-10:30 a.m., supporting adult literacy in Haiti, $25, walk-ups welcome. Information: 812-378-0697 or saleeb9287@att.net. Register: cutt.ly/Polidor5K.
November 1-3
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Church, 7335 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Forty Hours Devotion, Sun. noon-10 p.m., Mon. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Tues. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., eucharistic adoration for feasts of All Saints and All Souls and on election day. Information: nativityindy.org/adoration, 317-357-1200.
November 1
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Soldiers for Peace Rosary Walk, after 11:30 a.m. Mass, mask required. Information: Mary Ann Evans, soldiersforpeacerosary@gmail.com or 317-985-1950.
November 2
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
November 4
MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.
November 6
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.
November 7
St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, devotional prayers, Rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
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.
November 10
Sisters of Providence virtual “Act justly, Love tenderly, Walk humbly” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
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General Announcements
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Retreats and Programs
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., Rachel Waltz presenting, $60. Due to the sensitivity of this topic, participants are asked to commit to all four sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12
Life-Giving Wounds online retreat, 8-9:30 p.m., young adult children of divorced or separated parents ages 18 and older, $75 early bird price; $100 (after Sept. 20); college students $50, includes retreat guide and journal (shipping fee added at checkout). Registration: lifegivingwounds.org/onlineretreat.
October 10, 11, 17
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. One in Christ marriage preparation program, Oct. 10 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct. 11 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 17 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., all sessions required, $220. Registration and information: oicindy.com.
October 16-17
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. A Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 5:30 p.m., facilitated by associate director Judy Ribar, private room for one night, two meals, all materials, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.
October 20-22
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. The Voice of God in Creation, Tue. 7 p.m.-Thur. 7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen facilitating, includes liturgies, group sessions, individual direction, quiet prayer, private room for two nights, six meals and all materials, $235. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.
October 23-25
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Faith in Times of Uncertainty, Men’s Retreat Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 11:30 a.m., Conventual Father Vincent Petersen facilitatingr, private room for two nights, four meals, $215; commuters with four meals, $125; online through Zoom, $75. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.
October 24
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. SoulCollage®, 7-9 p.m., presented by Lisa Heckaman and Lisa Hess, includes lunch and materials, $110. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
October 29
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.
October 31
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. The Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, 8:30 a.m.-noon, associate director Judy Ribar facilitating, ages 50 and older, presentations, $30, donation requested for online participants. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817.
November 4
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional fee of $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581
November 7
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove, Breaking Free: Coping with Anxiety, 9 a.m.-noon, presented by Rachel Waltz, $40. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
November 8
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Woman to Woman Recovery Retreat for women in AA or Al-Anon. Will include speakers, meetings, panels, yoga, drumming. Information: 812-923-8817.
November 13-15
Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual retreat, hours TBA, $75 application fee. Information and registration: wwme.org/Online-Marriage-Enrichments or 937-886-5196.
November 21
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 West State Road 48, Bloomington. 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
November 23
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.
December 1
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Waiting in Joyful Hope, 6-8:30 p.m., presented by Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner, includes dinner, $45. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
December 5
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop Inn-spired Annual Christmas Sale and Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
December 8
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional fee of $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581
December 12
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sunday Advent Scripture Readings: How They speak to Us, 9-11:30 a.m., presented by Father Jeff Godecker, $35. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
December 15-18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds, $35 per day, depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 dinner when available. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima. Spiritual direction available for additional suggested donation, contact Georgene Beiriger, gbeiriger@archindy.org, 317-545-7681, ext. 105.
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