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The Coming Week
October 16
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “A Catholic Father’s Legacy: Your Faith and Time with Your Kids,” Bill Bissmeyer, founder of “Dad’s Day,” speaker, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
The Atrium, 3143 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, Senior Promise, Fall Health Festival, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-782-7986.
St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning (NFP) class, 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-462-2246.
October 16-18
CYO Camp, 2230 N. Clay Lick Road, Nashville. “Father and Son Fall Camping Weekend,” children ages 7-15, $70 father, $50 son. Information: 888-988-2839, ext. 22, or registar@campranchoframasa.org.
Oct. 16-Nov. 23
Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler University, Indianapolis. “Holy Lands–Journey of a Pilgrim Artist,” photographs and audio narrative of images from holy sites on four continents by Denis Ryan Kelly Jr., free exhibit, meet the photographer Nov. 1,
12:30 p.m.; Nov. 8, 1:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, 6 p.m. Information: www.deniskelly.com.
October 17
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Pro-Life Mass, Father Glenn O’Connor, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.
Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Fourth annual Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, “Lions Breathing Fire,” 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: www.indianacatholicmen.com.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 Ripley St., Milan. “Harvest Dinner,” roast pork dinner, country store, 4-7 p.m. Information: 812-654-2009.
October 18
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. “Fall Festival and Shooting Match,” 11 a.m., food, games. Information: 812-843-5713.
Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 4218 E. Michigan Road, Shelbyville. Knights of Columbus Council #10371, spaghetti supper, 4-6:30 p.m. free-will donations. Information: 317-392-2395 or weimar63@machlpc.com
MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.
October 21
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439.
Vito’s on Penn, 21 N. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, “Whatever You Do for the Least…,” 7 p.m. Information: www.indytheologyontap.com.
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Healing service, confession, eucharistic procession, praise and worship, laying on of hands, 6 p.m. Information: 812-623-8007.
October 22
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. “Arts and Crafts Market,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m., vendors and visitors welcome. Information: 317-236-1451.
October 23
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Fall luncheon and card party, 11 a.m., $8 per person. Information: 317-356-0774.
October 23-25
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “St. Mother Theodore Guérin Fest,” $25 per person or $100 per family. Information: 812-535-2925 or dboherty@spsmw.org.
Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston, Louisville, Ky. “Kindle the Flame,” Catholic Charismatic Conference. Information: 502-435-6186 or www.ccrlouisville.org.
October 24
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. St. Pius X Parish and Knights of Columbus, co-sponsors, “Oktoberfest,” games, family activities, 5 p.m. Information: 317-244-4534.
East Central High School Performing Arts Center, St. Leon. One-day conference, “Healing of the Heart,” Father Gregory Bramlage and Deacon Ralph Poyo, presenters, 8 a.m. Late registrations $50 per person, does not include meal plan. Information: 812-623-8007 or log on to www.HealingThroughThePowerofJesusChrist.org.
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General Announcements
Three parishes to sponsor
pumpkin patch fundraisers
Three central Indiana parishes are sponsoring pumpkin patches this month to benefit their youth ministry groups’ trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Kansas City, Mo., in November.
• SS. Francis and Clare Parish in Greenwood and St. Barnabas Parish in Indianapolis are co-sponsoring a pumpkin patch at the northwest corner of Olive Branch Road and State Road 135 in Greenwood.
Pumpkins and gourds will be sold from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends beginning on Oct. 17.
On Oct. 18, the two parishes will present a “Children’s Festival” with games, face painting and a bake sale.
Halloween is the last day for their pumpkin patch, which will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 31.
For more information, call 317-859-4673 or send an e-mail to gina@francisandclare.org.
• St. Anthony Parish will sponsor a pumpkin patch at their parish campus, located at 337 N. Warman Ave. in Indianapolis.
Pumpkins and gourds will be sold from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and after the Masses on weekends.
For more information, call the parish at 317-636-4828.
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Retreats and Programs
October 17
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Living a Spirituality of Hope,” Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
October 18
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $10 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
October 19
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent, non-guided retreat, “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
October 20
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine 2009–The Power of Reconciliation,” Father Glenn O’Connor, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
October 23
Diocese of Lafayette, Ind. Rachel’s Vineyard retreat, confidential post-abortion reconciliation. Information: 765-404-3999.
October 23-25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “St. Benedict and the Family: Values Relationship and Prayer. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Forgive Us as We Forgive,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
October 24
East Central Performing Arts Center, St. Leon. One-day conference, “Healing of the Heart,” Deacon Ralph Poyo and Father Gregory Bramlage, presenters, 8 a.m-8 p.m., $40 plus $15 meal plan, registration due Oct. 14, walk-in fee $50 with no meal plan available. Information: 812-623-8007 or www.HealingThroughThePowerofJesusChrist.org.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Spa Day,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $100 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
October 26-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat for priests, “Preaching Luke,” Benedictine Father Brendan Moss, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 2-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat for priests, “Reflections on the Gospel of Luke and Contemporary Ministry,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 6-8
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: 317-888-1892 or jbradleylevine@msn.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Saving Word, Saving Signs,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Refresh Your Spirits with a Day of Prayer and Gratitude,” Franciscan Sisters Kathleen Mulso and Alaoque Burger, presenters, 9-11:30 a.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Family Christmas–Making Nature Ornaments,” Franciscan Sister Cleopha Werner, instructor, $15 per person includes materials, 2-5 p.m. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–The Spiritual Wisdom of St. Teresa of Avila for Daily Living,” Franciscan Sister Jean Alice McGoff, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 9
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ’Burg,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 10
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Food and Faith Series–Cookies and Crèches,” Franciscan Sister Miriam Kaeser, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
November 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection on the Psalms,” Father William Munshower, presenter, 8:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., $35 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
November 17
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine 2009–Exploring the Covenant in Scripture,” Benedictine Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
November 20-22
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat for priests, “O Antiphon Retreat,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 21
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Surrounding Your Day with Prayer,” Franciscan Father Bill Farris, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mass, 11:15 a.m.,
$35 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6436 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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