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The Coming Month

July 16

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

July 17

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

July 18

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Jim Hallett, retired CEO of KAR and owner of the Indy Fuel hockey team, presenting “Leaving it to God,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on July 15. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

July 19-20

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Chicken Dinner and Summer Festival, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, live music by Yorkridge Boys. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” $10,000 Big Money Raffle, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

July 23

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9:30 p.m., Shayla Elm of Christ in the City ministry presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

July 25-27

Greater Indianapolis Area, Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat, for women and men suffering from past abortion experience. Information: 317-452-0054, projectrachel@archindy.org.

July 26

Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena, 2501 Lincoln Park Dr., Columbus. Ice-Skating Fundraiser, 5:30-7:30 p.m., fundraiser for Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry, $10 includes skate rental, bring coats and gloves, registration required. Information: 812-212-3463, contactus@covenantresources.org. Registration: covenantresources.org/events/ice-skating-fundraiser.

St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., Mitchell. Summer Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken dinners, dine-in or carry-out, indoor and outdoor vendor booths, cake walk, cash raffles, silent auction, door prizes, free admission. Information: 812-849-3570, stmarysmitchell294@gmail.com

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

July 26-27

All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, ham stand, live music by Misty Creek. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: lunch stand, food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” free admission. 5K Country Run/Walk, Sun. 9:30 a.m., $20 with T-shirt or $15 without T-shirt until July 13, $25 with T-shirt or $20 without T-shirt after July 13 or on-site, register online at tinyurl.com/StMartinRun25. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

July 27

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, Divine Mercy 3 p.m., rosary 3:10 p.m., Mass 3:30 p.m. with homily in English, every fourth Sunday. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Church Picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, country store, silent auction, quilt wheel, large raffle, half-pot and Quilt raffle, fried chicken dinners include quarter chicken, creek fries, green beans, noodles and chicken, vinegar slaw, homemade desserts, Windmill Chill Ice Cream and Dole Whips, hamburgers, dine-in or carry-out dinners $13, free admission. Information. 812-843-5143, staughc@psci.net.

July 28-31

Christ the King Parish, 5884 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Encounter Summer Intensive: A Four-night Experience of the Encounter School of Ministry, 6-9 p.m. each evening, $35 for clergy, religious and seminarians; $40 for parish/ministry professionals and ages 18-35; $75 ages 36 and older; daily option $25 per session. Information: 317-721-2145, indianapolis@encounterschool.org, tinyurl.com/encintensive25.

July 31-August 2

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, food, beer and wine, bingo, Monte Carlo, Texas Hold ‘Em, silent auction, $7,500 raffle (tickets $20), parking shuttle available at 7140 E. Washington St., free wrist bands provided to parishioners after Masses, non-parishioner admission $10 in festival tickets, children 12 and younger free, ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Information: holyspiritfestival.org, festival@holyspirit.cc, 317-353-9404.

August 1

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, 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 6 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, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

August 2

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, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Rosary, 9 a.m., children of all ages invited to pray rosary every first Saturday, donuts and fellowship to follow, free. Information: julie3reyes@gmail.com.

August 3

St. Boniface Parish, 11715 E. County Road 1550 N., Fulda. Annual Summer Picnic, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CT., live music, dinners, food court, Fulda’s famous soup, family fun center, quilts, raffles, free admission. Information: 812-357-5533, info@myparishfamily.church.

August 6

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9:30 p.m., panel of young adults presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 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.

August 8-9

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, raffle, festival food, children’s games, church tours, baby crawling race, bingo, beer tent, Monte Carlo, carnival rides, live music, catered dinners in air-conditioned gym, Silly Safari, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200, nativityindy.org/augustravaganza.

August 9-10

All Saints Parish, St. Paul campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat.: 5 p.m.-midnight, pork loin dinners, live music by Misty Creek. Sun.: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners available 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or sold out, food prices TBA. Both days: lunch stand food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, religious exhibit “Celebrating America,” free admission. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Parish Picnic, Sat. 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., chicken dinners, quilts, games of chance, free admission. Information: 812-952-2853.

August 10, 17, 24, 31

St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. Broadway, Shelbyville. “Know Your Fertility” Class in Spanish, 3-5 p.m., series of four sessions, $75. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306.

August 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. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

August 13

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Mental Health and Addiction Healing Mass, 6:30 p.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, free. Information: 317-236-1543, bvarick@archindy.org.

August 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 Aug. 12. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

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General Announcements 

Mount Saint Francis offering webinars and in-person walking pilgrimage for Jubilee Year of Hope

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality is offering a series of online webinars and an on-site walking pilgrimage to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. The webinars will take place at noon on July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17, and the in-person walking pilgrimage will be at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4 at Mount Saint Francis, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., in Mt. St. Francis.

For the July 23 webinar, Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the JPII Healing Center, co-host of the Restoring the Glory podcast and author of Be Healed, Be Restored, Be Transformed, and Be Devoted, will present “Restored in Love: Discovering Hope and Wholeness in Christ.” Register by July 16.

On Aug. 20, Conventual Franciscan Father Mario Serrano, vocation director for the Conventual Franciscan Friars’ Province of Our Lady of Consolation, will present “Mary as a Witness to Hope.” Register by Aug. 10.

For the Sept. 17 webinar, Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality associate director Judy Ribar will present “Pope Francis’ Call to Hope.” Register by Sept. 7.

Finally, on Oct. 4, Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, who is Mount Saint Francis director of Franciscan Arts and Earth Initiatives, will lead a walking “Pilgrimage of Hope.” Lunch is included. Register by Sept. 27.

Each event is $25. Register online at tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries or call 812-923-8817 for more information.

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Retreats and Programs

July 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 18-20

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220

W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Honoring the Elderly and Grandparenting in Scripture, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculate Father Joachim Mudd facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

July 18-20, 18-22 or 18-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; July 18-23, $265; July 18-22, $425; July 18-25, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Navigating the Storms of Life: Tools for Resilience, 9:30-11:30 a.m., chaplain and counselor Richard Brendan presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 21

You Are Not Alone: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoon), 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Indiana State Board Member of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Lisa Thibault presenting, free, registration required. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 23

Jubilee Year of Hope Webinar Series “Restored in Love: Discovering Hope and Wholeness in Christ,” noon-1 p.m., third of five stand-alone sessions (Aug. 20, Sept. 17), sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, presented by Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the JPII Healing Center and co-host of the Restoring the Glory Podcast, register by July 16, $25. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

August 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Osteopathy as an Expression of Franciscan Values in Body, Mind and Spirit, 9:30-11:30 a.m., osteopathic physician Dr. David C. Eland presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by associate retreat director Judy Ribar, includes walking the Seven Joys of Mary, praying the Stations of the Cross, guided reflections, quiet prayer time, Mass at 11:30 a.m., and lunch, $60, register by Aug 12. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/a-day-with-mary.

August 15-17

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Psychological, Emotional and Spiritual Healing, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic therapist Dr. Peter Malonski presenting, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

August 18

Via Zoom. You Are Not Alone: The Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 6:30-8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, for adults, teens ages 15-19 may attend with parent or guardian, Father Jim Farell presenting, free, registration required. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

August 20

Jubilee Year of Hope Webinar Series “Mary as a Witness to Hope,” noon-1 p.m., sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, fourth of five standalone sessions (Sept. 17), presented by Conventual Franciscan Father Mario Serrano, vocation director for the Conventual Franciscan Friars’ Province of Our Lady of Consolation, $25, register by Aug. 13. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

August 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Signs of the Time, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 22-25

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, 7 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., associate retreat director Judy Ribar facilitating, $250 includes materials, meals and private room. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/womens-weekend-of-peace.

August 23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Care of the Terminally Ill: Work Without Hope? 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dr. Richard Gunderman presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 29-31

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Bible Bootcamp: The Old Testament, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $75. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, married couples retreat, Josh and Angie Gruelich presenting, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 17

Jubilee Year of Hope Webinar Series “Pope Francis’ Call to Hope,” noon-1 p.m., sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, associate retreat director Judy Ribar presenting, $25, register by Sept. 10. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/YearofHopeSeries.

September 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

September 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, unstructured, directed by Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone Retreat for Suicide Loss Survivors, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., licensed therapist Christine Turo-Shields, Father James Farrell and loss survivors Lisa Thibault and Shelly and Shea Wynn presenting, $40, includes program, meals, snacks, private guest room to use during the days of program, overnight stay available for additional $35. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Wisdom and Beauty of Vatican II, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Deacon Edward Walker (Diocese of Evansville, Ind.) presenting, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $368 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

September 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $330 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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