April 9, 2010

Events Calendar

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The Coming Week

April 10

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 4050 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 317-546-1571.

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Afternoon tea with chocolate desserts and fashion show, 2-5 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-632-9349.

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Parish Life Center, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. School Alumni Association, “That ’70s Dinner Dance,” 6:30 p.m., $30 per person, $50 per couple. Information: 317-865-3051 or 317-784-0102.

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Concert, “I Give All,” 6 p.m., family oriented, free admission. Information: 937-305-6477.

April 11

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Free swim time, 2-4 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.

Providence Cristo Rey High School, 75 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis. Open house and information session, 3-5 p.m. Information: 317-860-1000, ext. 12.

Murat Theatre, 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. “Life and Hope” country music concert to benefit Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation, musicians Randy Travis and Collin Raye, performers, 7 p.m., tickets $90 and $75. Information: www.lifeandhopeconcert.org.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Organ recital marking 40th anniversary of installation of tracker pipe organ, 3 p.m. Information: 812-944-1184.

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.

April 12

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Worship, “Understanding the Liturgy–Liturgical Renewal,” session one, Father Rick Ginther, presenter, 6:15-9 p.m. Information: 800-382-9836, ext. 1483, 317-236-1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.

April 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Marie Guild, National Volunteer Month celebration, Mass, 11 a.m., lunch follows Mass. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.

April 15

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

April 15-18

Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Center, 5225 E 56th St., Indianapolis. World premiere, Silver–The Tale of the One-legged Man, Thurs., Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., general admission $10 per person, reserved $15 per person. Ticket line: 317-595-9474 or jselse@aol.com.

April 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “God Still Loves a Good Story–Tales of Hope, Humor and Humanity,” author John Shaughnessy, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only by April 14. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Road, Indianapolis. Annual “Docs vs. Jocks vs. Drugs” charity basketball game, 7 p.m. Information: 317-787-8277.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. National Players performance, Much Ado About Nothing, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.

April 17

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Paul Landwerlen, 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.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Ladies Auxiliary, garage sale to benefit troops in Iraq, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall, Council #3660, 511 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Roncalli High School, “Knight with Rudy Ruettiger,” 6:30 p.m., $65 per ticket. Information:

317-784-3660 or jodum1374@comcast.net.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. National Players performance, Lord of the Flies, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 800-682-0988 or www.saintmeinrad.edu.

April 18

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holiday Drive, Indianapolis. SPRED Mass, 3 p.m., reception following Mass. Information: 317-236-1448.

Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. Master’s Chorale of Central Indiana, Mozart’s Requiem, 3 p.m. Information: 317-271-2788.

St. Mary Academy, 420 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Fifth annual Hispanic health fair, 3-5 p.m. Information: 812-944-1292 or Juanita@HispanicConnectionsi.org.

Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

St. Anne Parish, 4570 N. County Road 150 E., North Vernon. “Spring Turkey Shoot,” 8 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. meal, 12:30 p.m. shooting competition.

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General Announcements

Sanctity of Life Dinner is April 22 in Indianapolis

Five pro-life volunteers will be honored for distinguished service to the cause of life during the archdiocesan Sanctity of Life fundraising dinner at 6 p.m. on April 22 at the Riverwalk Banquet Center, 6729 Westfield Blvd., in Indianapolis.

Registered nurse Jill Stanek of Cedar Lake, Ind., is the keynote speaker for the fundraiser.

Stanek worked as a nurse in the labor and delivery department at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. When she discovered that hospital staff members aborted unborn babies during the second trimester of pregnancy, she courageously spoke out against abortion and was fired by the hospital on Aug. 31, 2001.

Tickets are $45 for adults, $35 for students, $400 for a table of 10 adults or $275 for a table of 10 students.

For more information or to register for the event, call the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry at 317-236-1569 or

800-382-9836, ext. 1569, before the April 12 registration deadline. Checks may be mailed to the Office for Pro-Life Ministry, Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. †

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Retreats and Programs

April 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Royal Sacrifice–Queen Esther’s Redeeming Role,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night at the ‘Burg,” Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Food and Faith Series–Salads and Scriptures,” Franciscan Sister Miriam Kaeser, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 16-18

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Art and Spirit,” Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter and staff, presenters. Information: 812-923-8817.

April 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Pre Cana Conference,” marriage preparation program, $40 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Youth Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Sister Clare Teixeira, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Women of Wisdom,” session three of five, “Style and Color–Updating Your Wardrobe,” Jeanne Weber Rush, owner of The Secret Ingredient clothing stores, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Date Night–The Five Love Languages,” Father James Farrell, presenter, 6-9:30 p.m., $40 per couple includes light dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Sixth annual Caregivers Day, “Attention to Advocacy–Be the Voice,” 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 22-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Love on the Job,” retreat for administrative staff, Benedictine Fathers Noël Mueller and Jeremy King, presenters. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 25

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–My Children Don’t Go to Church,” Jeanne Hunt, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

April 28

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Writing Yourself into the Book of Life,” session one of four, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 per person includes simple supper and book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Morning for Moms,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Child care is provided, but space is limited. Contact Cheryl McSweeney for child care at 317-545-7681, ext. 15, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Where the Darkness Meets the Light–A Metamorphosis of Spiritual Growth,” evening of reflection, Anne Ryder, presenter, registration and breakfast, 9:15-9:45 a.m., program, 9:45 a.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 30-May 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices–Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother John Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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