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The Coming Month
October 25-31
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 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, online option available. 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.
Knights of Columbus-Our Lady of Fatima Council, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, and Knights of Columbus-St. Pius Council, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Beatification of Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael McGivney Livestream Event, 11 a.m., all invited, mask required, social distancing observed, free. Information: Christopher Love, chris.love3228@gmail.com for Post Road location, or Eric Smith, smithed16@earthlink.net for 71st Street location.
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., Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel presiding, 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.
November 11
Stress Management and Coping in a COVID World Webinar, sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Charities Office, 10-11 a.m., addresses the symptoms and causes of stress and practical tools to cope with anxiety and depression; free, registration required. Registration, information: Theresa Chamblee, tchamblee@archindy.org, 317-236-1404.
November 18
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
November 19
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.
November 21
Annual Corrections Ministry Virtual Conference, “Forgiving with Grace,” sponsored by archdiocesan Corrections Ministry, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jeanne Bishop, author of Grace from the Rubble and Change of Heart, speaker, time for questions, pre-recorded panel discussion of incarcerated offenders, free, registration required. Registration and information: archindy.org/corrections.
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General Announcements
‘Ava’s grace’ ministry offers virtual support and resources for those grieving pre-born or infant loss
“Ava’s grace,” a ministry of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana, seeks to bring Catholic resources to those suffering the heartbreaking loss of a child, whether born or pre-born.
The ministry offers a monthly support group meeting via Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. It is open to anyone—parents or family and friends of parents—who has lost a baby before or after birth, whether recently or long ago.
For burial, liturgical, grief support, miscarriage and friends-helping-friends resources and information on medical help for those with recurring pregnancy loss, go to diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace.
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Retreats and Programs
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 30
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Outdoor concert with The Hussey Brothers: The Dad Life Tour, grab-and-go style picnic dinner served 6-7 p.m., show starts 7 p.m., family friendly Halloween costumes welcome, tickets include dinner and concert, adults $15, children ages 3-11 $5, tickets for children ages 0-2 not required. Tickets: cutt.ly/hus-child-ticket (child) or cutt.ly/hus-adult-ticket (adult). Information: 317-545-7681.
October 31
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St Anthony Dr., 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 Dr., 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
Kokomo area, Rachel's Vineyard post-abortive healing retreat, for anyone affected by an abortion. Registration and information contact Jennie at 765-404-9583 or Dave at 765-860-6006.
November 14-15
Worldwide Marriage Encounter virtual retreat, Sat. 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $75 application fee. Information call: 260-422-0803. Register online at: wwme.org/apply/.
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, overnight stay (depending on availability) 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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