July 1, 2022

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats 

The Coming Month

July 4

Fairbanks Park (near fishing dock), 1100 Girl Scout Ln., Terre Haute. Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, 7 p.m., benefitting Catholic Charities, $5 per duck, owner of winning duck wins $10,000 cash and chance to win $1,000,000. Information and duck adoption: duckrace.com/terrehaute.

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 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.

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, Kevin Lennon, VP of NCAA Division One Governance presenting “Order, Disorder, Reorder—What it Means for Sports … and You,” 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.

July 18

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.

July 20

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

July 21

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.

July 23

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.

Little Flower School cafeteria, 1401 N. Bosart Ave., Indianapolis. St. Francis de Sales Parish/School Reunion, 1-4 p.m., food and fellowship, $20 advance or $25 at door. Information: 317-432-2887, pamela_casserly@att.net.

July 23-24

All Saints Parish St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Rd., Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. live music by Austin Tyler Lee Band, Sun. music by Rick and Randy, 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. Sun. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 24

All Saints Parish St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Rd., Guilford. 5K Country Run, Sun. 9:30 a.m., register by July 19 to receive t-shirt, $22.34 with t-shirt, $17.02 without t-shirt, register at cutt.ly/StMartin5K22. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 25

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.

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General Announcements 

Wedding Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Thompson is set for Aug. 14

The archdiocesan Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 14. A reception will follow across the street at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., from 3-5 p.m.

The Mass is for all couples of the archdiocese married sacramentally in the Catholic Church. Certificates will be awarded to couples celebrating the following anniversaries: first year; every fifth year between 5-60 years of marriage; and every anniversary after 60 years.

The reception will include food, music, dancing and time to meet the archbishop.

American Sign Language interpretation will be available.

The Mass and reception are sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life.

The event is free, but space is limited, and registration is required by July 23.

To register or for more information, go to cutt.ly/AnniversaryMass.

For additional questions, contact Claudia Corona at 317-236-7310 or ccorona@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

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

Virtual 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.

August 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Women in the Bible—Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, includes continental breakfast, lunch, Mass and program, $45. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Women in the Bible—Evening of Reflection, 5:30-9 p.m., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, includes continental dinner, Mass and program, $45. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 3, 4

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.

August 6

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. How is it With Your Soul? 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., exploring grief and loss, spiritual director Sylvia Harrison presenting, bring journal, $65 by July 16, $75 after, includes lunch and supplies. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

August 10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Devotional Dispatch: How to Create a Parish Publication, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT, $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 11

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.

August 16

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.

August 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts, Benedictine Brother Michael Reyes, presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 19-21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Soul Healing II Weekend Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., author and inspirational Catholic speaker Carolyn Berghuis facilitating, includes program, meals, snacks and private overnight accommodations, $230. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 28

Virtual You Are Not Alone Session – The Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., third of three stand-alone Zoom sessions led by Father Jim Farrell, free-will donations accepted, registration required. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 29

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.

August 30

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.

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