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The Coming Month
November 26
Gabbard Park, 110 Judiciary St., Aurora. Pre-Turkey 5K Run/Walk, 5:30 p.m., sponsored by parishes of Dearborn County, proceeds benefit local food pantries, $25. Information, registration: bit.ly/preturkey5k.
November 27
All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist campus, 25743 State Road 1, Guilford. Gobble Wobble 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., sponsored by parishes of Dearborn County, proceeds benefit local food pantries, ages 6-17 $15, older than 17 $25, ages 0-5 free. Information, registration: bit.ly/gobblewobble5k.
St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Craig Willy Hall, 11441 Hauge Road, Fishers, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., dine-in or take-out, includes turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls and dessert, free. Information: 317-842-6778, ext. 294.
November 28
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. My Brother’s Keeper concert, 6:30 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
November 28-Jan. 4
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Bright Lights Christmas Light Display, Fridays and Saturdays 6-10 p.m., Sundays 6-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
November 29
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. White Violet Farm Alpacas Open Barn, 1-4 p.m., 30-minute sessions, last session starts at 3:30 p.m., $7, ages 3 and younger free. Information, registration: spsmw.org/event, wvc@spsmw.org, 812-535-2932.
December 3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Mariology Workshop: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Star of the New Evangelization, 6:30 p.m., in Spanish, sponsored by archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry, $20. Information, registration: fnavarrete@archindy.org, ministeriohispano.archindy.org.
Marian Hall Theater, Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Advent Concert with Holy Hour, 6:30 p.m., featuring the music of Catholic composer John Angotti and his band with youth choirs of St. Roch and St. Pius X parishes in Indianapolis followed by penance service and holy hour in Bishop Chartrand Chapel, free, reservation requested. Information, reservations: tinyurl.com/Marianadvent25 (then click on theater), jgarcia@marian.edu, 765-602-2599.
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.
December 4-7
Theater at the Fort, 8920 Otis Ave., Indianapolis. Annie, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 3-5 p.m., performed by Agape Theater Company youth actors, tickets $10.25-$20.50. Information, tickets: 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com, agapetheatercompany.com.
December 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, 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.
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. IndyCatholic Young Adults First Friday Adoration, 7-7:15 p.m. and 8:30-9 p.m. fellowship in rectory, 7:15-7:30 p.m. reflection in chapel, 7:30-8:30 p.m. adoration and confession in chapel, free. Information: indycatholic.org, Youngadult@archindy.org.
December 6
Union County 4-H Fairgrounds, 311 E. Union St., Liberty. Bethlehem Experience, 5-9 p.m., re-creation of Bethlehem from the time of Christ, includes live Nativity, hot chocolate and cookies, dress according to the weather, park at fairgrounds or use free shuttle service from Liberty courthouse square, sponsored by St. Bridget of Ireland Parish in Liberty, free but donations welcome. Information: Jane Joliff, 765-969-4388, janejolliff@hotmail.com.
St. Joseph Church, 312 E. High St., Corydon. Advent Day of Reflection: Return of the Prodigal Son, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., meditations on Rembrandt painting, lunch included, $15, register by Dec. 2. Information, registration: 812-738-2742, ext. 22, benjamin.reinhart@catholic-community.org.
St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 4052 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Unlikely Advent: How Would You Answer an Unlikely Call?, 8 a.m.-noon, women’s morning of reflection, 8 a.m. Mass, 9 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. presentation by Divine Word Missionary Father Charles Smith, 11 a.m. keynote by archdiocesan coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry Irorobeje Crystal Owhoso-Maddox, co-sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic and Bowman-Francis ministries, $25. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/BFmorning25, blackcatholicministry@archindy.org.
Hispanic Ministry Gala Honoring the Blessed Mother, 5-10 p.m.; 5 p.m. check-in at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis; 6 p.m. Mass in Spanish at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, celebration to follow in Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center featuring Argentinian composer and musician Pablo Martinez, sponsored by archdiocesan Hispanic Ministry, individual $40, couples $70, table of eight $240. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/hispanicgala25, fnavarrete@archindy.org, ministeriohispano.archindy.org.
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. St. Nick at Bright Lights, 6-8 p.m., photos and treats available, freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
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.
Sisters of Providence, 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, visit with elder sisters and help them with activities such as Bingo, exercise, baking and more. Information, registration: teenvolunteer.sistersofprovidence.org, jluna@spsmw.org, 361-500-9505.
December 7
St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Music and Reflection, 6-7 p.m., music, scripture, reflections, free. Information: 317-257-4297, info@saintmatt.org.
St. Christopher Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Advent/Christmas Concert, 4:30 p.m., freewill donation accepted for St. Vincent de Paul. Information: 317-241-6314, mcampinho@stchrisindy.org.
December 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, 812-535-2952.
December 13
Ars Café at St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Feast of St. Lucy, 6-8 p.m., hot chocolate and cookies available, freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1:30-4:30 p.m., crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, a bake sale, cake walk, free, suggested donation $5 per vehicle. Information: spsmw.org/event, 812-535-2946, lrobinette@spsmw.org.
December 14
Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ Church, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Carols and Classics with the Vickery Family, 4 p.m., Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra violinist Peter Vickery, his wife pianist Joyce Vickery and their family present classic and original carols for the Christmas season, free will offering. Information: 317-357-1200, tmarlin@nativityindy.org.
Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Annual Christmas Concert, 5 p.m., donations accepted. Information: 317-784-5454, sr.sheila@holyname.cc.
December 15
Virtual Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Women’s Prayer Group, 7 p.m., meets online every third Monday of the month, free. Information, registration: 317-261-3381,
tinyurl.com/SrTheaBowmanGroup, blackcatholicministry@archindy.org.
December 17
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Mass of the Longest Night, 7 p.m., for those experiencing grief and loss in the holiday season, free. Information: 812-945-1647, jfey@olphna.org.
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 18
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.
December 19
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Church, 23345 Gavin Lane, Bright. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra concert, 6:30 p.m., freewill donations accepted. Information: brightlightsindiana.com, 812-537-3992.
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, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Dec. 16. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
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General Announcements
Marian University to host Gold Mass for scientists on Dec. 4
A Gold Mass for Scientists, reception and lecture will be held at Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis, from 4-6 p.m. on Dec. 4.
The Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel. The Gold Mass honors the work of scientists and seeks the grace of God in their work.
A reception will take place at 4:30 p.m. in Room 152 of the Evans Center, followed at 5 p.m. by a presentation on “The Catholic Faith and Modern Science: Understanding and Correcting the Conflict Model of Science and Religion” by Professor Chris Baglow, director of the Science and Religion Initiative of the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame.
The event is free, although reservations are requested.
For more information, registration and parking passes, contact Dr. Joyce Horton at jhorton@marian.edu or 317-955-6012.
Parishes, groups invited to make move-in kits to assist effort to house homeless persons in Indianapolis
Streets to Home Indy (STHI), an initiative of the Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention, is an effort to move more than 300 people experiencing homelessness in the city into apartments by June 2026.
The Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance (GIMA) encourages faith communities to create move-in kits to support the initiative. Scott Lowe is leading an effort in his parish, Immaculate Heart of Mary in Indianapolis, to create move-in kits, and invites Catholic parishes and groups to do the same.
The cost to create a kit is about $300. Most items are requested to be new, although some items could be gently used.
More information about the STHI initiative and move-in kits can be found under the “Streets to Home Indy” section of the GIMA website at indymultifaith.org.
Lowe is also willing to speak at parishes or with groups about STHI and creating move-in kits and to facilitate a group discussion on homelessness in Indianapolis as a lead-in to an STHI presentation if desired. He can be reached at JSL2206@outlook.com.
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Retreats and Programs
November 22
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts: Finding God’s Presence in Scripture, Silence, and Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis interim director Judy Ribar presenting, includes lunch, $60, register by Nov. 18. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts.
December 6
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Jesse Tree Advent Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., led by Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House staff, $40 includes lunch, register by 9 a.m. Dec. 5. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
December 9, 10, 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32 per night, dinner additional $11 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
December 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.
December 12-14
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being A Eucharistic People: The Embodied Presence of Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
December 13
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Advent Retreat: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis associate director Regina Proctor presenting, includes coffee, pastries and lunch, $60. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/advent-retreat.
2026
January 9
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.
January 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
January 10
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Mend Your Heart with Gratitude, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jesuit Father Ed Kinerk presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
January 16-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Biblical Mercy: Matthew’s Gospel as an Encounter with Jesus’ Love, Father Zachary Samples, Diocese of Springfield, Ill., presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Beauty of the Sacraments Retreat, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Karlo Broussard presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, commuter $90, 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.
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