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Fish Fries

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Events

February 24

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Church, 5901 Oliver Branch Road, Greenwood. Leading by Example: Your Discipleship, 6 p.m. Mass, 6:30 p.m. presentation by Premonstratensian Father Ambrose Criste presenting, free. Information: 317-859-4673.

February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25

St. John the Evangelist Parish, Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Catholics in Recovery Support Group, 7 p.m., meets every Wednesday, Catholic 12-step program serving those with addictions and unhealthy attachments. Information:317-557-8888, jjdav887@gmail.com.

February 28

St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Healing Service, 7 p.m., sponsored by Encounter School of Ministry, free, no registration required. Information: indianapolis@encounterschool.org, 317-795-4912.

Concordia Lutheran Church, 305 Howard Road, Greenwood. Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan Counties Annual Euchre Tournament, 9 a.m.-noon, benefits local crisis pregnancy centers, first place $200, second place $100, coffee and donuts provided, bring package of diapers to enter. Information: 317-697-2441, ebrookehaskins@gmail.com.

March 6

St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersy St., Indianapolis. The Soul’s Journey: Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Carthage College choir performing, free. Information: 317-637-3983, musicdirector@staintmarysindy.org.

March 7

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.

Anderson Hills Church, 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati. Stephen Ministries 50th Anniversary Celebration and Learning Event, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., check-in 8 a.m., $15 includes light breakfast and snacks, additional box lunch is $12. Information, registration: stephenministries.org/celebrateCIN.

Lindenwood Retreat Center, 9601 Union Road, Plymouth, Ind. (Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend). Entering Canaan: A Day of Prayer and Healing for Women Who Have Experienced Abortion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., includes personal testimony, Scripture meditations, eucharistic adoration, sacrament of reconciliation, Mass, lunch, free. Information: leverett@diocesefwsb.org. Registration: diocesefwsb.org/project-rachel.

March 8

McGowan Hall, 1305 Delaware St., Indianapolis. Irish Hooley Celebration, 2-7 p.m., Irish bands, Irish dancing, corned beef sandwiches, Irish stew and soda bread available for purchase, cash bar, live auction, games, $10, clergy and children 12 and younger free, walk-ins welcome, proceeds benefit St. Vincent de Paul Indianapolis’ unsheltered programs. Information, advance tickets: 317-924-5769, dsweeny@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/hooley.

March 12-13

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Servant Leadership Workshop, Thurs. 6:15 p.m.-Fri. 4:30 p.m., archdiocesan executive director of the Secretariat of Evangelizing Catechesis Ken Ogorek presenting, $295 includes meals, $100 additional overnight accommodation, $50 deposit required for registration. Information, registration: saintmeinrad.edu/workshops, 812-357-6611.

March 13-15

Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave, Norwood, Ohio. Worldwide Marriage Encounter, $75 non-refundable fee. Registration: www.wwme.org. Information: Andy and Melanie Reinersman, 859-653-8464.

March 14-15

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day, includes materials, light breakfast, box lunch and snacks, $200 per couple, register by March 4. Information, registration: ccorona@archindy.org, 317-800-9306, tinyurl.com/ccprecana3-26.

March 15

Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Events. St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis: Celtic Cross Blessing, Mass, Parade: 10:15 a.m. Celtic cross blessing in church courtyard followed by 10:30 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. parade to Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, for Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Celebration, 11:45 a.m., plated luncheon, Irish bands, raffle for Ireland trip for two, $40 adults, $16 ages 12 and younger, register for dinner by March 10. Information: aohindy.com/spc. Registration: 317-341-3570, kmcginley720@sbcglobal.net.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Indianapolis Symphony Sphinx Series Chamber Music Concert, 2-4 p.m., brass program featuring works by Giovanni Gabrieli, J.S. Bach, Poulenc, Moncayo, Irving Berlin and Alice Gomez, free. Information: 317-902-3006, judithessex@icloud.com.

March 16

Virtual Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women’s Prayer Group, 7 p.m., meets online monthly on third Monday, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, all women welcome. Meeting: tinyurl.com/SrTheaPrayerGrp. Information: iowhosomaddox@archindy.org, 317-261-3381.

March 20

Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange presenter TBD, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. March 17. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 27-28

Planned Parenthood, 8590 N. Georgetown Road, Indianapolis. Indiana Knights of Columbus Overnight prayer Vigil, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sat. 6 a.m., rosary 6 p.m., join for a few minutes, an hour or longer. Information: 317-223-4892.

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General Announcements 

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Retreat centers offer Lenten/Triduum retreat and reflection opportunities

Catholic retreat centers throughout central and southern Indiana will offer Lenten-themed and Easter Triduum retreats and reflection opportunities from March 6-April 2.

Here is a list of those opportunities as reported to The Criterion.
 

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org.

—March 6-8: Journeying Through Lent with Mary Magdalene, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m., facilitated by Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael, includes materials, private room and meals, $275.

—March 14: Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by Judy Ribar, includes lunch and retreat materials, $60.
 

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

—March 27: A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction.
 

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

—March 18: Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40.

—March 28: The Place that Holds You—Lenten Day Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner, $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds.

—March 31, April 1, 2: Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per day, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40.

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Retreats and Programs

February 20

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.

February 20-22

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Strong Marriage, Strong Parenting, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., EWTN personality and clinical psychologist Dr. Ray Guarendi presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

February 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Modern Day Saints, 9:30-11:30 a.m., artist Gracie Morbitzer presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

February 24, March 3, 10, 17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Blessed Are You, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. CT, four-week workshop, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, includes all four sessions, $75. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Women of the Bible, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 6-8

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Journeying Through Lent with Mary Magdalene, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 10 a.m., facilitated by Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael, includes materials, private room and meals, $275. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 9

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Francis of Assisi and the Eucharist, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 10

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. The Heart of the Gospel According to St. Francis of Assisi, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 14

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Lenten Letting Go Retreat: Clearing the Path to God this Lenten Season, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., facilitated by Judy Ribar, includes lunch and retreat materials, $60. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 20-22

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Gift of the Church & the Magisterium, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Tim Staples presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Lord’s Prayer: Praying the Prayer Jesus Taught Us, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon. Sun, Father James Farrell presenting, $250, includes room and meals. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org .

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Death, Dust and New Life: Creating Soul Images in Lent, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 11 a.m., facilitated by Peggy Holthaus and retreat director Dr. Regina Proctor, includes materials, optional spiritual direction, private room and meals, $275, bring notebook/journal. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/lent-offerings, 812-923-8817.

March 27

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.

March 28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Place that Holds You—Lenten Day Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., led by Father Jeffrey Godecker and Mary Schaffner, $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

March 27-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pilgrims of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 31, April 1, 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55 per day, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

April 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts, Benedictine Father Michael Reyes presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Into the Ocean of Mercy, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 17

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.

April 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, for ages 18-35, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 20-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priest Retreat: Faith Stories from the Gospel of Matthew, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 25

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Why We’re Catholic, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Women Carrying the Light of Christ: Past and Present, women’s retreat, Dr. Kimberly Baker presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $55, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $42, dinner additional $14.40. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day Evening of Reflection, 5-8 p.m., spiritual director at the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Seminary and Fatima expert Jesuit Father James Kubick presenting, freewill donations accepted. Registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 16

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Broken Mary Project, 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m., former radio broadcaster Kevin Matthew presenting, $65, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

June 5-7

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $400 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 7-10, 11, 12 or 13

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Road, Mt. St. Francis. Quilters Retreat, three nights $500, four nights $600, five nights $700, six nights $800, commuters $75 per day, $100 non-refundable deposit required to hold spot, pay in one or two installments. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/quilters-retreat-1, 812-923-8817.

June 19-21

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Archbishop Fulton Sheen Retreat, teacher and tour guide at the Diocese of Peoria’s Sheen Museum Katie Bogner presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

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