April 21, 2023

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

April 21-May 28

RISE UP! Daily Easter Reflections, one- to two-minute video reflections led by Father Jonathan Meyer, pastor of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, receive link via text or email, text “Riseup” to 84576, free. Information: 812-576-4302, clairkeck.asp@gmail.com.

April 21-29

Virtual St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, prices for one-three participants: $39 ages 23 and older, $25 ages 22 and younger; $5 discount per person when registering four or more, register by April 29. Information, registration: 317-924-5769, ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

April 27

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Benedictine Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services Volunteer Information Session, 10-11 a.m., refreshments provided. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CCRIS or Laura Sheehan, lsheehan@archindy.org.

April 29

White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., prices for one-three participants: $39 ages 23 and older, $25 ages 22 and younger; 1-mile Family Fun Run option $19 per person; $5 discount per person when registering four or more; walk-ups welcome. Information, registration: 317-924-5769 ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Farney Family Fun Walk and Run, 9 a.m.-noon, benefitting St. Pius X general fund, $20 individual, $50 family. Information, registration: 317-615-0275, cutt.ly/piusfarneyfunrun23.

April 30

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. Mary Parish, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Be My Disciples: How do I know if I’m Answering His Call, 5 p.m., Ken Ogorek, archdiocesan director of catechesis, presenting, free. Information: 812-663-8427, anavarra@stmarysgreensburg.com.

May-August 2023

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis. Summer Youth Camps, Innovation Through Engineering, Missionary Disciples Institute, theatre, Launch Your Future 21st Century Scholars, SYO Summer Music, athletic camps; age levels, registration deadlines and fees vary. Information: 317-955-6102, camps@marian.edu, cutt.ly/mariancamps23.

May 3

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.

May 5

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

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:45 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

May 6

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Motorcycle Blessing and BBQ, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., blessing and prayers for motorcyclists’ safety, free admission, food available for purchase by Bon Appetit, register by May 1. Registration, information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

May 9

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. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org or 812-535-2952.

May 13

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. parking lot, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods, linens, furniture, bicycles, helmets locks and backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

May 13, 14

St. Louis Church, 13 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 6:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Masses celebrated by Father Daniel Bedel, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary spiritual director, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501, esanders@archindy.org.

May 14

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

May 15

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.

May 17

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

May 18

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

May 19

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 May 16. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

St. Francis Xavier Parish, 101 N. Ferguson St., Henryville. Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., fried fish, shrimp, fries, coleslaw, dessert table, dine in, carry out, $12 dinners, $8 fish sandwich, $8 8 pieces shrimp. Information: 812-294-4682, stfrancissecretary@northclarkcountycatholic.org.

May 20, 21

St. Augustine Church, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m., Masses celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501, esanders@archindy.org.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1840 E. Eighth St., Jeffersonville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:45 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m., Masses celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

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General Announcements 

Learn about holiness through prayer at retreat at Saint Meinrad on May 19-21

A retreat called “Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness” will be held at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, on May 19-21.

All prayer has a contemplative dimension, the experience of God’s presence grounding and supporting our prayer. This retreat will explore prayer as the basis of a conscientious life of service by recognizing Christ present in the circumstances of ordinary life and responding to the call to charity with hearts overflowing with love.

Benedictine Father Adrian Burke will lead the retreat.

The cost is $300 for one person per room or $425 total for two persons attending the retreat and sharing a room.

For more information or to register, go to saintmeinrad.org/retreats or call 812-581-6905 or 800-357-6611.

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Retreats and Programs

April 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Values in Caring for Our Creation, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick presenting, $35. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Envisioning Joy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artist Liz Foley presenting, bring art materials, limited to 10 participants, $100. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

April 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Mother’s Beads, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne and Kathy Willis presenting, $60, includes materials, class limited to 25. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-042823or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 3

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

May 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pause and Let Your Soul Catch Up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,   Cindy Sturgeon presenting, $75 includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 9

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

May 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitator, registration required, $75. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculata Father Ignatius Manfredonia facilitating, $241 per adult, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Laudato Si’ ” Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Cromer facilitating, $30, $45 CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 25

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.

June 3

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided, register by May 31. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

June 7

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

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

June 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Wizard of Oz: Struggles in the Soul’s Journey to God, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman facilitating, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, married couples retreat, Angie and Josh Greulich presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A St. Paul Sampler, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 18-24

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat—Resiliency: The Benedictine Way, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sat., Benedictine Father Michael Peterson facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

June 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-062323 or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

June 29

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.

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