June 17, 2022

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

June 19

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Masses and Eucharistic Procession for the Opening of Eucharistic Revival, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Corpus Christi Masses celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, eucharistic procession following 3 p.m. Mass to St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St. for holy hour until 6:30 p.m., first communicants in special attire with guardians and newly initiated Catholics with sponsors invited to participate in procession (meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St.), parish groups encouraged to line procession route. Information: eucharisticrevivalindy.org.

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Festival of Faith, Family and Service, 1-4 p.m., lunch, family activities, music, free, bring hygiene items for service project. Information: eucharisticrevivalindy.org.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Eucharistic Holy Hour for Opening of Eucharistic Revival. 5:45-6:30 p.m., benediction 6:30 p.m. Information: eucharisticrevivalindy.org.

June 20

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.

June 20-24

St. Michael School, 101 St. Michaels Dr., Charlestown. Vacation Bible School, 5:45-8:30 p.m. daily, for children pre-K through fifth grade, free, register online by June 15, walk-ins welcome. Information and registration: 812-256-3200 or ReligiousEd@NorthClarkCountyCatholic.org.

June 22, July 13

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.

June 23

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Pro-Life Holy Hour, 8-9 p.m., Cheryl Shockley speaker, free. Information: 317-635-2021.

June 24-25

Christ the King Parish, 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Summer Social, 6 p.m.-midnight, live music: Fri., Bigger is Better, Sat., Klarc Whitson Project; kid’s area, food, beer and wine, $1 admission. Information 317-255-3666.

June 25

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.

St. Ambrose Parish, 325 S. Chestnut St., Seymour. Parish Festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., reverse raffle, 50/50 raffle, kids’ games, craft booths; starting at 11 a.m.: tacos, hot dogs, ice cream; fried chicken dinners starting at 4 p.m.; free admission. Information: 812-522-5304.

June 26

St. Philip Neri Church, 330 N. Rural St., Indianapolis. Organ Concert, 3 p.m., celebrating the revival of the St. Philip Neri Church organ, featuring parish organist Amy Eggleston, Baritone Ryan de Ryke and Hendricks Symphony Brass Quintet, free- will donation. Information: 317-631-8746.

June 27

The Villages of Indiana online Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, free. Information and registration: 317-775-6500 or cutt.ly/villagesindyreg.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 30 Years in Uganda: An Evening of Stories and Blessings with Sherry Meyer, 6-9 p.m., prayers, songs, stories, handicrafts to purchase, freewill donation. Information and registration: 371-432-0856, sherry.m.arua@gmail.com.

July 1

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. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

July 6

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 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.

July 7-9

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Holy Spirit Festival, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 1 p.m.-midnight, live music, midway rides, festival food, beer and wine, bingo, Monte Carlo, Texas Hold ‘Em, silent auction, rummage sale, parking shuttle available at 7140 E. Washington St., free wrist bands provided to parishioners after Masses, non-parishioners $10 in festival tickets admission, children younger than 12 free. Information: holyspiritfestival.org, festival@holyspirit.cc or 317-353-9404.

July 12

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.

July 14-16

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Funfest, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., rides, $5,000 cash raffle, live music, beer garden, bingo, 50/50 and Monte Carlo, basket raffles, Sat. fried chicken dinner, free admission. Information: festival@stmarkindy.org or 317-787-8246.

July 15

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 July 12. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

July 16-17

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. music by Yorkridge Boys, Sun. music by DJ Dan Morris, raffles, beer garden, lunch stand, kiddie land, quilts, country store, religious exhibit on Eucharistic miracles, chicken dinner served Sun. beginning at 11 a.m., free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

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General Announcements 

St. Philip Neri concert features restored church organ and symphony brass quintet

An organ concert will be held at St. Philip Neri Church, 330 N. Rural St., in Indianapolis, at 3 p.m. on June 26.

The concert is in celebration of the parish’s founding day (June 27, 1909) and the revival of the church’s organ.

Musicians and vocalists include parish organist Amy Eggleston, baritone Ryan de Ryke and the Hendricks Symphony Brass Quintet.

The program will include:

  • Trio Sonata in D Minor BWV 527 by Johann Sebastian Bach,
  • Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams with guest baritone Ryan de Ryke, baritone,
  • Maestoso from Symphony #3 “Organ” by Camille Sainte-Saëns, arranged for organ and brass quintet, and
  • Toccata from Symphony #5 for organ by Charles-Marie Widor, arranged for organ and brass quintet.

The concert is free, although donations will be gratefully accepted.

For more information, call the parish office at 317-631-8746.

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Retreats and Programs

June 17-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran presenting, includes morning conferences, studio time, daily monastic liturgies, evening sharing and discussion, $695 single, $1,045 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per person, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

June 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Mary:  Mother of God, Woman of Faith, Model of Discipleship – Evening of Reflection, 5-9 p.m., led by Cindy Kattau and Jennifer Burger, $45 includes dinner. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

June 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Deepening Prayer through Music, Benedictine Brother Michael Reyes presenting, no musical knowledge required, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, or 317-545-7681. Information on program:        

ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681, ext. 106, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

June 26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Virtual You Are Not Alone: Emotional Journey of Suicide Loss Survivors, 4-6 p.m., first of three stand-alone Zoom sessions (July 31, Aug. 28), led by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, and panel, free-will donations accepted, registration required. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

June 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., Hayley Oliverio presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

July 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 6, 7

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30 a.m.-noon first Wednesday of the month or 6-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

July 7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per person, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

July 11-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Summer Chant Workshop, for directors of parish liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp presenting, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Franciscan Spirituality and Praying in Nature – Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., led by Father Todd Goodson, includes Mass, $45 includes breakfast and lunch and Mass. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

July 13

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.

July 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per person, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

July 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons, Marie Kobos and team facilitating, keynote by Kathleen McCauley, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Bible Bootcamp, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 22-29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Retreats, choose from a three- to eight-day retreat, prices range from $245-$585 per person, includes accommodations, all meals, snacks and beverages, use of common areas, daily Mass and meeting with spiritual director. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org, ftm.retreatportal.com/events/.

July 31

Virtul You Are Not Alone Session  – The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., second of three stand-alone Zoom sessions (Aug. 28), led by Providence Sister Connie Kramer and Lisa Thibault, free-will donations accepted, registration required. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

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