February 18, 2022

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

February 21, March 21

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

February 23, March 9, 23

Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.

February 25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Food for the Soul: Culinary Tasting Event, 7-9 p.m., features local ethical, sustainable, Christian- and minority-owned restaurants, caterers, breweries and crop share associations, six tasting tickets $35, 10 tasting tickets $50, 15 tasting tickets and early entry $75. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/food-for-the-soul or 812-923-8817.

February 26

East Central High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Trojan Place, St. Leon. E6 Catholic Men’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., doors open 6:30 a.m., talks begin 8 a.m., presenters include author Matthew Kelly, Catholic radio host Gus Lloyd and Father Vincent Lampert, online option available, clergy and religious free, $10 livestream, $25 high school and college students, $40 general admission. Information and registration: e6catholicmensconference.com.

March 2

St. Louis School, 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Kindergarten Roundup, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., registration event for kindergarten for children reaching age 5 by Aug. 1, bring birth certificate, baptismal record (if applicable) and immunization records. Information and registration appointment: cutt.ly/SLK22signup or 812-934-3310.

March 4

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father John McCaslin celebrating, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

March 5

Concordia Lutheran Church, 305 Howard Road., Greenwood. Euchre Tournament benefiting Care Net pregnancy centers, 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan Counties, bring a package of diapers, light refreshments provided, $150 to winning team, $50 to runners-up. Information: 317-697-2441, ebrookehaskins@gmail.com.

March 8

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

March 12

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ages 12-18, assist with retired Providence Sisters. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 13th Annual Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast, 8-10 a.m., Mass followed by breakfast with talk by Father James Farrell, confession available 10-11 a.m., free. Information and registration: Barry Pachciarz, pachciarz@sbcglobal.net or 317-442-5542.

March 16

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

March 17

St. Joseph Church, 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. Information: 317-244-9002.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

March 18

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on March 15. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 26

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

March 26-27

St. Gabriel Church, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m. Mass, Sun. 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talk on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

March 27

St. Brigid of Ireland Church, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Bruté Weekend, 8:15 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talk on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

April 1-2

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. Indiana Knights of Columbus Vigil for Life, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 7 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson leading rosary and Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Information: life@indianakofc.org or 317-223-4892.

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General Announcements 

Indy Life Conference for Indiana high school and college students set for March 5

The Indy Life Conference will take place at Guerin Catholic High School, 15300 Gray Road, in Noblesville, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese), from 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. on March 5, with check-in from 8-8:30 a.m.

The conference is an opportunity for pro-life high school and college students in Indiana to come together for a day of activism development and fellowship with other pro-life students, and to hear from inspiring speakers in the pro-life community.

Speakers for the event will be Autumn Higashi, spokeswoman for Students for Life America; Seth Gruber, spokesman for Life Training Institute; and Kaitlyn Ruch, candidate for the House of Representatives for Montana’s 84th district.

Optional opportunities during the day include Mass in the Guerin High School chapel at 7:30 a.m., and a life chain on the campus from 4-5 p.m. The event also includes breakfast and lunch.

Advance general admission tickets are $5. All-access tickets are $15 and include better seats, first-in-line positions to ask questions, an opportunity to meet some speakers, and more. Advance tickets must be purchased by March 4. Walk-in general admission tickets on the day of the event are $10.

To purchase up to three tickets, go to cutt.ly/IndyLifeConference. To purchase four or more tickets, contact Mike DeCesare mdecesare@guerincatholic.org.

For more information and updates on the event, follow @indy_life_conference on Instagram. For questions, e-mail info.lifeconference@gmail.com.

 

Feb. 27 conference in Dearborn County teaches how to form an effective men’s group

A conference on how to form an effective and dynamic men’s group will be held at the St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford, of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 27.

The conference, sponsored by the E6 Catholic Men’s Conference, will be presented by Mark Houck, president and founder of The King’s Men.

Topics include Starting a Men’s Group: Avoiding Pitfalls and Common Mistakes; Recruitment and Retention: Implementing a Five-Week Plan; Best Practices and more.

There is no cost for the workshop, although freewill offerings will be accepted. Space is limited, and reservations are required to receive a free, catered lunch.

For more information or to register, go to cutt.ly/E6workshop (case sensitive). For questions, call the All Saints office at 812-576-4302.

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Retreats and Programs

February 18-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Shelter in Place: Weekend Retreat, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., Father Jeffrey Godecker facilitating, includes room, meals, $200. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

February 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. St. Hildegard of Bingen, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Transform & Transcend: Doing My Inner Work—Potentiality,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Mary Ann Stoffregen presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat: “Watch One Hour with Me,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $50 includes meals, additional $100 for optional overnight stay. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/womens-retreat or 812-923-8817.

March 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Freedom Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 2

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Cross: The Heart of the Lenten Journey, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes presenting, $65 includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 2, 10, 24, April 4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Viewing of

The Chosen, 5-9 p.m., four stand-alone sessions, each viewing two episodes of season one of The Chosen series followed by discussion led by Cheryl McSweeney and Father Keith Hosey, $85 for four sessions or $25 per session, light supper and snacks included. Information and registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart: Wine and canvas with a spiritual twist! 5-9 p.m., includes program, wine, snacks, painting supplies, limit of 16 people, $45. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7

The Scriptures of Lent 2022, 6:15-7:45 p.m., virtual program hosted by the Sisters of Providence, session one of six stand-alone sesions, $5 a session or $25 for all six, register by Feb. 28 or three days before each session. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 7, 14, 21, 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Brother Bob’s Bible Study,” Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., led by Andrew Hennessy, free. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/bible-study or 812-923-8817.

March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation, 8-11:30 a.m., five stand-alone sessions based on Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, Patty Moore presenting, $25 per session or $100 for the series, journals provided. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes a private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic!, for married couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Priest, Prophet and King: A Lenten Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Patty Moore and Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner presenting, $300, includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

March 12

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Repentance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

March 13

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Mystics—A Journey of Discovery,” 1:30-3 p.m., second of three independent sessions (April 10), Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano facilitating, online option available, $15 per session. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Transform and Transcend: Doing My Inner work—Purpose in Life,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Jane Schaefer presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. St. Catherine of Siena: Honoring God, Sanctifying Souls, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Weekend of Peace: Women’s Retreat, 7 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Judy Ribar facilitating, limit of five participants, $200 includes two nights and four meals. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/weekend-of-peace or 812-923-8817.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Surrender All: Lenten Women’s Weekend Retreat, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., Cheryl McSweeney and Georgene Beiriger facilitating, includes program, meals, snacks, overnight accommodations and copy of Surrender All by Jen Norton, $215. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

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