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The Coming Week
May 10
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel (Diocese of Lafayette). Seton Adult Faith Formation and Marian University, “Catholic Roots of J.R.R. Tolkien, Dr. Peter Kreeft,” presenter, 7 p.m. no charge. Information: 317-846-3850 or AdultFormationInfo@seas-carmel.org.
May 11
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. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert series, “Masters of the Ivory Keys,” 7 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353 ext. 237, or bminut_stb@yahoo.com.
Carmelite Monastery, 59 Allendale, Terre Haute. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, 7:30 a.m., followed by prayer at Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St., 9:30-10 a.m., followed by prayer at St. Patrick Parish Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. Information: mcbroom.tom@gmail.com, or 812-841-0060.
May 12
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. University of Notre Dame Liturgical Choir, Mother’s Day Concert, 6:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-634-4519 or andy@ssppc.org.
May 14
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Marie Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-865-0910 or cjtwoshoe@comcast.net.
May 14-June 18
Prince of Peace Parish, Parish Life Center, 305 W. State St., Madison. Bereavement Support Group, “Season of Hope,” six sessions, session one, 7-9 p.m. Information: 812-265-4166.
May 15
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
May 16
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Cornerstone Campground and Conference Center, 3406 S. Memorial Drive, New Castle. “Cultivating a Generous Culture Workshop,” Father Thomas Clegg, presenter, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., early registration, $79 per person. Information: 877-383-5831 or www.GenerousLife.net.
May 16-18
St. Roch Parish, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. Mayfest, games, rides, food, live music, Thurs. 5-11 p.m.; Fri. 5-midnight; Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-784-9144.
May 17
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “The Butler Way,” Dr. Kent Millard and Judith Cebula, authors of the book Lead Like Butler, presenters, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
May 18
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Fr. Robert Robeson, 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.
St. Malachy Parish, 940 S. Locust Lane, Brownsburg. Haiti awareness walk/run, family fun and fitness, 8:30 a.m. registration, $25 per person, $80 family. Information: 317-407-2384 or jmeyer@indy.rr.com.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis. Ladies Auxiliary, garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: hines7710@att.net.
May 19
Holy Cross Parish, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. Health Fair, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 317-634-2620 or jerlenbaugh@holycrossindy.org.
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
May 19-21
St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish mission, “Finding the Fullness of Faith in the Catholic Church,” Father Dwight Longenecker, presenter, 7 p.m. each evening. Information: 317-826-6000.
May 20
Plum Creek Golf Course, 12401 Lynnwood Boulevard, Carmel (Diocese of Lafayette). Catholic Radio 89.1 FM golf outing, Mass, 11 a.m., shotgun start, 4-person scramble, 12:30 p.m., $125 per person or $450 foursome, lunch and dinner included. Information: 317-573-9900.
May 25
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and process through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Information: faithful.citizen2016@gmail.com.
May 27
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
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General Announcements
Pentecost choir concert to be held on May 19 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
The archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry and the Multicultural Ministry Commission of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis will host a Pentecost choir concert at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., from 2-4 p.m. on May 19.
The event celebrates the feast of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit brought together people of different nations and languages to hear of the marvels of God.
All are invited to the choir concert to hear of the marvels of God as sung by people of different nations and languages in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Admission to the choir concert is free.
Saint Meinrad monk displays ceramic art at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery in St. Meinrad will host an exhibit of recently completed ceramic works by Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer from May 7 through June 8.
Brother Martin has been a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey since 2005. Prior to that, he was a member of a Marianist community in Saint Louis, Mo., beginning in 1971.
He has a master’s degree in fine arts from Boston University, and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the Art Institute of San Antonio, Texas, and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio.
Brother Martin works as a liturgical artist and designs stained glass for churches throughout the U.S.
The exhibit includes a selection of functional slipware and tableware. It also features new sculptural ceramics.
The exhibit is free and open to the public. Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311, or log on to the Archabbey Library’s website at www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours.
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Retreats and Programs
May 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima, Mass, 11 a.m., Father Jim Farrell and Father Keith Hosey, celebrants, tour the grounds, enjoy lunch, goodwill donations accepted. Information: 317-545-7681.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.OldenburgFranciscanCenter.org.
May 15
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Contemplative Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per session. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.OldenburgFranciscanCenter.org.
May 16
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donation. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
May 17-19
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Weekend, registration fee $286 includes program, meals and overnight accommodations. Information: www.archindy.org/fatima.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Biblical Story of David: Tales of an Over-Liver,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Retreat, “The Wellsprings of Prayer.” Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.
May 19
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre Cana Conference, 1:15-6 p.m., $45 fee per couple. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima.
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