April 7, 2023

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The Coming Month - - - General - - - Retreats 

The Coming Month

April 7-May 28

RISE UP! Daily Lent and Easter Reflections, one- to two-minute video reflections led by Father Jonathan Meyer, pastor of All Saints Parish in Dearborn County, receive link via text or email, text “Riseup” to 84576, free. Information: 812-576-4302, clairkeck.asp@gmail.com.

May-August

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Rd., Indianapolis. Summer Youth Camps, Innovation Through Engineering, Missionary Disciples Institute, theatre, Launch Your Future 21st Century Scholars, SYO Summer Music, athletic camps; age levels, registration deadlines and fees vary. Information: 317-955-6102, camps@marian.edu, cutt.ly/mariancamps23.

April 11

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

April 14

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Pro-Life Lecture Series: Balloon Day Massacre—Childlessness on Purpose, 6-8:30 p.m., doors open 6 p.m., lecture 6:30 p.m., panel discussion including medical professionals and Catholic ethicists, pizza provided, free. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

April 14-16

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Providence Way, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Retreat, 4 p.m. Fri.-2 p.m. Sun., single Catholic women ages 18-42 exploring religious life, includes housing and meals, free. Registration, information: ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spswm.org.

April 15

Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School gym, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Club 53 Fundraiser, 6-11 p.m., $10,000 reverse raffle, silent auction, catered meal by IndyAnna’s, beverages, live music by The Doo!, $90, benefits Scecina academics, technology, arts, athletics and tuition assistance. Information, registration: 317-352-3228, mleming@scecina.org, scecina.org/club53.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. CliftonStrengths Date Night for Engaged and Married Couples, 7-9 p.m., Caitlin Alerding and Denise McGonigal presenting, $20 for CliftonStrengths assessment required for attendance, free if assessment already taken, registration required by April 10. Assessment link: cutt.ly/CliftonAssessment. Information, registration: 317-466-3365, kblandford@spxparish.org or cutt.ly/CliftonMESPX23.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods, linens, furniture, bicycles, helmets locks and backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

April 15-29

Virtual St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, prices for one-three participants: ages 23 and older $34 through April 16, $39 from April 17-29; $25 ages 22 and younger; $5 discount per person when registering four or more, register by April 29. Information, registration: 317-924-5769, ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

April 16

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. George St., Indianapolis. Divine Mercy Sunday Healing Service, 3 p.m. adoration and Divine Mercy Chaplet, 3:30 p.m. praise and worship, 4 p.m. corporate prayer for healing, 5 p.m. individual prayer ministry teams, sacrament of reconciliation available, free. Information: encounterschool.org/Indianapolis.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Disabilities Awareness Mass, 10 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, breakfast reception to follow at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St. Information: 317-236-1448 or jbryans@archindy.org.

April 17

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

April 19

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

April 20

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

Carnegie Center of Art and History, 201 E. Spring St., New Albany. Celestial Clergy: Vested Angels in the Art of the Flemish Primitives, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Louisville, Kentucky-based art historian Brenda Edgar presenting, free, reservations required. Information, reservations: 812-944, 7336, cutt.ly/vestedangels23.

April 21

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St.,

Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, filmmaker and director Ted Green presenting “Films that are Good for the Soul,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on April 18. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

April 22-23

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Church, 5901 Olive Branch Rd., Greenwood. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses celebrated by Father Joseph Moriarty, Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary rector and Father Andrew Syberg, vice rector, talk on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1502 or esanders@archindy.org.

April 22

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Earth Day Celebration and Mass, 9 a.m.-noon, informational tables from local environmental organizations, electric vehicles display, Bartholomew County Library seed swap, mulching and planting pollinators on campus grounds, refreshments, free. Information: 812-371-7462, shaw.d@sbcglobal.net.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 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, assist with retired Providence Sisters. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jluna@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

April 27

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Benedictine Room, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Refugee and Immigrant Services Volunteer Information Session, 10-11 a.m., refreshments provided. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CCRIS or Laura Sheehan, lsheehan@archindy.org.

April 29

White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Love Your Neighbor 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., prices for one-three participants: ages 23 and older $34 from through April 16, $39 from April 17-29; $25 ages 22 and younger; 1-mile Family Fun Run option $19 per person; $5 discount per person when registering four or more; walk-ups welcome. Information, registration: 317-924-5769 ext. 238, dsweeney@svdpindy.org, svdpindy.org/neighbor.

St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. 1st Annual Farney Family Fun Walk and Run, 9 a.m.-noon, benefitting St. Pius X’s general fund, $20 individual, $50 family. Information, registration: 317-615-0275, cutt.ly/piusfarneyfunrun23.

April 30

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Bluegrass Jam, 5:30 p.m., free. Information: franciscansusa.org/bluegrass-jam.

May 3

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605.

Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. St. Augustine Home Guild Hats Off to Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m., honoring 150 years of Little Sisters of the Poor in Indianapolis, $60, reserve spot by April 20. Information, reservations: 317-294-1955, sahgindy.org/hots, joannedyer@aol.com.

May 5

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 5:45 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:45 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

May 6

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

May 9

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org or 812-535-2952.

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General Announcements 

Presentation at Benedict Inn will address Benedictine values on care for creation

A presentation titled “Benedictine Values in Caring for Our Creation” will be held at the Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., in Beech Grove, from 9 a.m.-noon on April 22.

In this workshop, participants will look at Scripture, the Rule of St. Benedict and Pope Francis’ encyclical, “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” to gain awareness of the power of love to bring about a deep change in ourselves and our world.

It will be presented by Benedictine Sister Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick. She has completed Master Naturalist and Tree Steward training and has led efforts at the Sisters of St. Benedict’s Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove in caring for creation. Sister Sheila initiated and led the project to create the Peace & Nature Garden at the Benedict Inn and works closely with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Beech Grove community on numerous environmental initiatives.

The cost is $35. For more information or to register, go to benedictinn.org/programs, call 317-788-7581 or e-mail benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

 

Enjoy ‘A Day with Mary’ at Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality on May 13

A day of reflection called “A Day with Mary” will be offered at Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., in Mt. St. Francis, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on May 13.

The day, which takes place on the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, will include presentations of Mary’s words in Scripture, excerpts from Edward Sri’s book Walking with Mary, walking the Stations of the Cross from the voice of Mary, and more.

The day will be presented by experienced retreat facilitator Judy Ribar, associate director at Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality.

The cost to attend is $75. For more information or to register, go to mountsaintfrancis.org/a-day-with-mary, call 812-923-8817 or send an e-mail to retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org.

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Retreats and Programs

April 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

April 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Making Sacred Journals, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Stewart facilitating, $30 includes materials. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center Sacred Heart Chapel, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Day of Reflection, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculata Father Matthias Sasko facilitator, registration not required, free. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Flannery O’Connor, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Divine Mercy Sunday, 1 p.m. adoration and confessions, 1:45 p.m. benediction, 2 p.m. Mass with blessing of images, 3 p.m., procession of relic of St. maria Faustina with sung Chaplet of Divine Mercy, free. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

April 17-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew’s Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, priests retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Values in Caring for Our Creation, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Sheila Marie Fitzpatrick presenting, $35. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Envisioning Joy, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Artist Liz Foley presenting, bring art materials, limited to 10 participants, $100. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

April 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Mother’s Beads, 9 a.m.-noon, Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne and Kathy Willis presenting, $60, includes materials, class limited to 25. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-042823or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 5

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 6

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pause and Let Your Soul Catch Up, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,   Cindy Sturgeon presenting, $75 includes lunch. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitator, registration required, $75. Information: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org or 812-923-8817.

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscans of the Immaculata Father Ignatius Manfredonia facilitating, $241 per adult, includes meals and accommodations. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, or motheroftheredeemer.com.

May 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Laudato Si’ ” Spirituality: Challenges and Opportunities, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Carolyn Cromer facilitating, $30, $45 CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 25

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 3

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided, register by May 31. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

June 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Wizard of Oz: Struggles in the Soul’s Journey to God, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman facilitating, $30, $45 with CEU. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, married couples retreat, Angie and Josh Greulich presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A St. Paul Sampler, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 18-24

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat—Resiliency: The Benedictine Way, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sat., Benedictine Father Michael Peterson facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

June 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITIndy-062323 or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

June 29

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

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