February 27, 2015

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The Coming Month

February 27

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc.

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m., fish fry following the stations. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.

All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.

February 27-28

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Department of Theatre, “Almost, Maine,” 7 p.m., $15 adults, $5 students and senior 65 and older. Information: 317-955-6588 or boxoffice@marian.edu.

February 28

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Day of crafts, bring your project to work on, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; “Simply Cabin Fever Party,” 5-11 p.m., chili, ham and beans provided, bring an appetizer, side or dessert to share. Information: 317-796-8643 or phribernik@sbcglobal.net

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Beginning Spinning,” John Salamone, instructor, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $100 per person, includes materials, use of equipment, meals and refreshments, registration deadline Feb. 25. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.

March 2

St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. Slow-motion Mass, a narrated explanation of the Holy Mass, 7 p.m. Information: 812-232-7011 or adultfaith@stjoeup.org.

March 4

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.

St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Soup supper, “The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola,” Mary Schaffner, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m., speaker, 7:15-8:30 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30pm.  Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Holy Zeal – focus on Speech.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

March 6

St. Matthew the Apostle Parish, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-8 p.m. Information: tjerger@sbcglobal.net.

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m., fish fry following the stations. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.

All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.

Sacred Heart of Jesus, Holy Family Center, 1807 Poplar 2322 N 13 ½ St., Terre Haute. Annual Jonah fish fry, 4:30-7:30. Information: 812-232-8518.

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 7-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

March 7

Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Tropical Tribute to Joe and Barb Krier, fundraiser for Bishop Chatard Grant, 7:30-11:30 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-872-5088 or sherrymp@comcast.net.

Franciscan St. Francis Health Education and Support Services Center, 421 N. Emerson, Greenwood. Office of Pro-Life and Family Life and Franciscan St. Francis Health, CPR and AED Training for ushers and liturgical ministers, 8:30 -11 a.m., $10 per person includes booklet, registration deadline March 2. Information: 317-236-1475 or jlebeau@archindy.org.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Center, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten Book Study of Henri Nouwen’s The Return of the Prodigal Son, three-week study led by Eastern Illinois University dean and professor emeritus Dr. Will Hine, second and third sessions Mar. 14 and 21, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 includes book. Registration deadline Mar. 1. Registration: spsmw.org/event-details/lenten-book-study-series/. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 8

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French,

1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 North, Brownsburg. Hendricks Symphonic Society, “Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” according to St. John, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 17-852-3195.

March 10

Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Euchre party, seniors and retirees, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-0522.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass for deceased members of the Guild, 11 a.m., meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Clair Room of Parish Life Center, 8155 Oaklandon Road,

Indianapolis. Seasons of Hope,

six-week daytime support group for the bereaved, 11 a.m. Information: Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-855-7651 or drewhuss@hotmail.com.

March 11

St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Soup supper, “Finding God in Unlikely Places, Cheryl McSweeney, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m., speaker, 7:15-8:30 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30pm.  Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Out of Darkness – focus on Sight.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

Primo Banquet Hall & Conference Center, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Sanctity of Life Dinner, keynote address by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, $50 adult, $40 student, 6:40 p.m. Registration: www.archindy.org/plfl, or call 317-236-1521.

March 12

Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Bede Theater, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Teresa: Prayer is an Adventure in Love,” lecture on St. Teresa of Avila by Dr. Keith Egan, Aquinas Chair in Catholic Theology Emeritus at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN, and adjunct full professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, 7 p.m. Central Time, free and open to the public. Information: 812-357-6501.

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.

Colts Complex, 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. Southside Catholic Business Professionals 8th Annual “Inspirational Insights,” guest speakers syndicated columnist Lori Borgman and Indianapolis businessman Danny O’Malia, 8:30-11 a.m. Information: president@indyscbp.com.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, St. Clair Room of Parish Life Center, 8155 Oaklandon Road,

Indianapolis. Seasons of Hope,

six-week evening support group for the bereaved, 7 p.m. Information: Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-855-7651 or drewhuss@hotmail.com.

 

March 13

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc

St. Bridget of Ireland Parish, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Annual Fish fry, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Information: 765-966-0555.

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m., fish fry following the stations. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.

All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.

March 14

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.

Bravo Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “Sharing Stories and Secrets,” Jim and Virlee Weaver, presenters, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person, register by Feb. 28 at www.stluke.org. Information: Ramona, 317-258-2761.

Sacred Heart Chapel, 8212 W. Hendricks Road, Bloomington. Concert, “Children of Hope,” Eric Genuis, composer and pianist, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 812-825-4642 ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.

St. John Vianney Church, 15176 Blessed Mother Boulevard, Fishers (Diocese of Lafayette). “Battle Ready Rally,” RADIX, Doug Barry, host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock and founder of RADIX, men, women and children ages 7 and older, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-485-0150 or stjohnvianney-fishers.com.

March 14-15

Villages of Oak Manor, clubhouse, Carey Road and 171st St., Westfield (Diocese of Lafayette).  Knights of Columbus #11044 and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, presents The Society for the Preservation of Roman Catholic Heritage (SPORCH), sacred art show open house and sale, Sat. 3-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Information: 317-619-4354 or woelfel@comcast.net.

March 15

Holy Cross School, gym, 125 N. Oriental Ave., Indianapolis. Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party, 3-7 p.m., babysitting available. Information: 317-435-2853 or t.reckley@sbcglobal.net.

St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. CSI Jerusalem, presentation on behind-the-scenes of the Crucifixion, including medical, historical and scientific information, plus life-size replica of the Shroud of Turin, presented by Drs. Joseph Bergeron and Chuck Dietzen, 6:30 p.m. in church, free-will offerings accepted.

March 18

St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Ash Wednesday, soup supper, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30pm.  Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Preserving Life for Eternity – focus on Smell.”  Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

March 19

St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis.

Third Thursday Adoration, interceding for women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., with Mass at 5:45 p.m.

Marian University, Evans Center, 3200 Cold Springs Road, Indianapolis. “Hope for Healing,” the Healing Hidden Hurts short film project debut and supporter appreciation evening, hosted by Board of Directors, the Knights for Life and the Marian University San Damiano Scholars, 6-8:30 p.m. preceding the film is a rosary walk and Mass. Information: 317-490-1267 or healinghiddenhurts.org.

March 20

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parish hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5-7 p.m., carry-out available, Stations of the Cross, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis, 7 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Fish fry, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Mstark@holyname.cc

All Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.

March 21

Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, speakers Danielle Bean, Fr. James Blount S.O.L.T., Annie Karto, Yvonne O’Brien, Mass celebrated by Archbishop Tobin, confession, adoration, lunch included, cost before Mar. 9 $45 individual, $40 per person for groups of 10 or more, $25 student, after Mar. 9 individual is $50. Parking $5 at Government Parking Garage, corner of Washington and West streets. Registration online at www.indianacatholicwomen.com, or mail check and number of attendees to Marian Center of Indianapolis, 3356 W. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN  46222. Information: Kathy Denney, 317-888-0873 or mariancntr@aol.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Beginning Weaving,” John Salamone, instructor, 1-4 p.m., $100 per person, includes materials, use of equipment, meals and refreshments, registration deadline March 18. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.

March 25

St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Soup supper, “Introduction to St. Catherine of Siena: Walking in the Light of Truth, Marianne Underhill, presenter, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m., speaker, 7:15-8:30 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Life in Christ Lenten Series, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sharing and reflecting on the sensory images of the Lenten Gospels. “Carry His Cross – focus on Touch.” Information: beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

March 27

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065.

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Church, 833 S. Triangle Road, Paoli. Stations of the Cross, 4:30 p.m. Information: 812-936-4568 or ChristtheKing1948@gmail.com.

Saints Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Yorkville. Fish fry, 4:30-7 p.m. Information: 812-576-4302 or parishoffice@etczone.com.

March 27-29

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat—Post Abortion Healing. Information or registration: 317-452-0054.

March 28

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Parish Reverse Raffle, dinner, live and silent auctions, dinner and raffle ticket for $25 or dinner for family $40 (no raffle tickets), 6 p.m. Information: www.saintmarysindy.org (Events) or 317-637-3983.

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General Announcements

Black Catholic marriage retreat to be held in Indianapolis on Mar. 27-29

The archdiocesan Black Catholic Theology and Spirituality Program is offering a marriage retreat for black Catholic couples with a theme of “Marriage on a Lampstand: Mission Possible” at Marten House Hotel, 1801 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis on March 27-29.

The retreat will be presented by Andrew and Terri Lyke. The couple, married in 1975, have been leaders in Christian marriage preparation, education and enrichment since 1982. They are national trainers of curricula used in the Healthy Marriage Initiative, and the founders of Arusi Network, Inc, a not-for-profit organization that educates African-Americans on the skills and benefits of Christian marriage. They have also served as advisors to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Marriage and Family.

The retreat begins at 7 p.m. on March 27 and ends around 1 p.m. on March 29. The cost is $310 per couple, which includes accommodations, retreat materials and four meals.

The weekend also includes Mass and an evening social.

Checks can be made to “Office of Intercultural Ministry” and mailed, along with name, address, phone, e-mail, parish, years married, and special dietary or accommodation needs, to the Office of Intercultural Ministry, ATTN: Sr. Jannette Pruitt, OSF, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202.

For more information, call Sister Jannette at 317-236-1474 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1474.

 

Presentation at St. Barnabas Church on Mar. 15 focuses on science of Crucifixion

“CSI Jerusalem” will be presented by Drs. Joseph Bergeron and Chuck Dietzen at St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, in Indianapolis at 6:30 p.m. on March 15.

The presentation will look at the science behind the events of the Crucifixion. Some of the topics covered include the Roman practice of crucifixion, controversies of the cause of Jesus’ death and what really killed him, a medical analysis of opposing theories on the resurrection, and medical examination and scientific analysis and controversies concerning the Shroud of Turin.

The event includes a life-size replica of the shroud and other artifacts.

The event is free, although freewill offerings will be accepted.

For information, contact Christine Beiriger at 317-882-0724 ext. 225, or by e-mail at cbeiriger@stbindy.org.

 

Bereavement sessions offered at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis

Seasons of Hope, a six-week Christ-centered bereavement ministry grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of the Catholic Church, will be offered at St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, in Indianapolis.

Two sessions will be offered, one at 11 a.m. on Tuesday mornings starting on March 10, and one at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings beginning on March 12. Both sessions will be held in the St. Clair Room of the Parish Life Center.

For more information, contact Mona Lime at 317-371-8993 or monalime@att.net, or Sheila Hussey at 812-855-7651 or drewhuss@hotmail.com.

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Retreats and Programs

February 27-29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrovaille Marriage Renewal Retreat, $100 registration fee. Information and registration: register@RetroIndy.com or 317-489-6811.

February 27-March 1

Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, “Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms,” Begins at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27, and runs through 1:30 p.m. on March 1. Cost for commuter, $130; cost for single room $200; room cost with roommate $170. Meals included. Register by Feb. 17. Information: 812-249-3189 or e-mail mmontgom@spsmw.org.

February 28

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Resurrection,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 28-March 1

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Indianapolis Council, St. Vincent de Paul, Hope in Action (HIA) training retreat, “Ending Poverty Through Systemic Change,” for anyone interested in eliminating poverty in our communities, $100 per person includes overnight stay, meals and materials. Information: 317-985-2149 or 317-783-7296.

March 2

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

March 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Fully Alive at Mass: Putting the Most in to Get the Most out,” Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Day of reflection, “Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues,” Denise McGonigal, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes meals. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

March 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Lenten Series “Discernment: Security vs. Adventure,” session 1, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 for one session or $55 for all sour sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 6

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Movie Night: Maleficent, 6:30-9 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Lenten weekend, “Rest, Conversion, and Renewal,” Father Joe Moriarty, presenter, $162 per person or $290 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Way of the Cross According to the Gospel of Mark,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 7

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session one of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Women’s Day: “Women of Love,” keynote speaker Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, with Franciscan Sisters Ann vonder Meulen and Norma Rocklage, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 for one or two for $80, lunch included. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Kordes Center, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. “Psalms: Prayers of the Heart,” Benedictine Sister Rose Mary Rexing, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $30 per person, registration due March 4. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or thedome.org/programs.

March 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “F.B.I. Lent: Quenching Your Spiritual Thirst,” Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes, facilitator, 5-9 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 12

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Praying the Psalms as 21st Century Christians,” Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Lenten Series “Discernment: Security vs. Adventure,” session 2, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 for one session or $55 for all sour sessions. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 13-15

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “The Language of Dissent: Answering Those Who Distort the Catholic Faith,” Kevin Lents, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642c ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.

March 14

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session two of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 14-15

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Moms’ Retreat for Women, Judy Ribar, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

March 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Grace—A Gift of Love, presenter Franciscan Sister Mary Beth Gianoli, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. “Ignatian Spirituality Project,” monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

March 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection, “The Passion According to Mark,” Father Mike McKinney, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

March 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer,3-4:30 p.m., free will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Lenten weekend, “The Gift of Friendship,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, $162 per person, $290 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

March 21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session three of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. “Faith and Fertility,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-859-6596.

March 23-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Hospitality in an Anonymous World,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Second in a series on aging, “The Spirituality of Aging,” Father Jeff Godecker, presenter, $40 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

March 27-29

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Passion retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. People of the Empty Tomb: Preparing for Holy Week” retreat, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, registration deadline March 20. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 28

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. RCIA Retreat, presenter Jane Schaefer, 1:30-5:30 p.m., $45 includes supper. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 29

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St, Oldenburg. RCIA retreat,1:30-5:30 p.m., $45 per person includes supper. Information: 812-933-6437 or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 29-April 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 65th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days/evenings for Holy Week, “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., evenings 4-7 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/fatima.

March 30

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “F.B.I. St. Teresa of Avila, Father Mark O’Keefe, facilitator, 5-9 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or bnedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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