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The Coming Month

October 14, 21, 28

Lumen Christi Catholic High School, 717 S. East St., Indianapolis. Catholic in Recovery, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, sponsored by Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, free. Information: catholicinrecovery.com, cir.church.holyrosary@gmail.com.

October 15

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

October 16

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

Terre Haute History Center, 929 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute. Cheers for Charity Dinner, 6-9 p.m., fundraiser for Terre Haute Catholic Charities, four-course dinner with paired wines, silent auction, live music, raffles, must be 21 or older, limited seating, $125. Information, registration: ccthin.org, 812-232-1447, option 3.

October 21

St. Mary Church, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Little Souls Memorial Mass, 5:30 p.m., submit baby’s name by Oct. 16 to be read at Mass, sponsored by Covenant Resources Miscarriage Ministry. Information, name submissions: 812-212-3463, contactus@covenantresources.org, covenantresources.org/mass.

October 22

Immaculate Conception Church, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Foundation Day Mass, 11 a.m., in honor of date St. Theodora Guérin and companions arrived at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

October 23

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Central Psychological Services founder John Cadwallader presenting “Taking Back Your Life from the Controls of Technology,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Oct. 20. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Sensory Friendly Mass, 6 p.m., Mass for those with sensory challenges, free. Information: 317-255-4534, mmehringer@spxparish.org.

October 25

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-10 a.m., benefitting ALFA literacy program in Northern Haiti, $20. Registration, information: 812-350-5250, saleeb9287@att.net, tinyurl.com/polidor25.

Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Authentic Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., presenters include Catholic speaker and author Claire Dwyer, author Emily Wilson, Diocese of Cleveland Father Patrick Schultz, includes Mass, light breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, hosted by archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life and Living Our Vocations Everyday Ministries, Inc., $50, register by Oct. 21. Registration, information on event, volunteering or being a vendor: loveministriesindy.org/mawc, info@loveministriesindy.org, 317-361-8361.

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3p.m., crafts and food available, free admission, vendor tables available for $10, $15 for tables with electricity. Information: 317-625-3130, blackjl@hotmail.com.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Blessed is She Who Believes: Following Mary’s Example Toward a Life of Peace, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., women’s retreat, Catholic author and speaker Stephanie Engelman presenting, includes Mass, adoration, breakfast and lunch, $30, register by Oct. 20. Information, registration: 812-379-9353, dschafer@stbparish.net.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 1308 W. Main St., Greensburg. Charity Dinner and Dance, 5:30 p.m., benefitting Clarity Pregnancy Center, $100 per couple. Information: 812-663-2607, council1042@indianakofc.org.

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

October 26

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, 3 p.m. Divine Mercy, 3:10 p.m. rosary, 3:30 p.m. Mass with homily in English, every fourth Sunday. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

November 1

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 W. Ripley St., Milan. Harvest Dinner, 3-7 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m., pulled pork dinner, cash prizes, quilt raffle, country store, kids’ games, $15 dinner, ages four and younger free. Information: 812-654-7051, st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1720 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., vendor booths, St. Martin’s Attic and Crafts, Christmas cookies and caramels by the pound, homemade baked goods, raffle cash prizes, handmade quilt wall-hanging door prize, hourly door prizes, food and drinks, carry-out available, free admission. Information: 765-342-6379, parishoffice@stmtours.org.

St. John the Apostle Church, 4607 W. State Road 46, Bloomington. Holiday Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., handmade crafts from 35 local artisans, bake sale, lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free door prize ticket upon entry, free admission. Information: 812-821-1152, nothingfancyceramics@gmail.com.

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Saints Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

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, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Children’s Rosary, 9 a.m., children of all ages invited to pray rosary every first Saturday, donuts and fellowship to follow, free. Information: julie3reyes@gmail.com.

November 4

Knights of Columbus McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Gabriel Project/1st Choice for Women Fundraising Dinner, 5 p.m. doors open for social hour, dinner event 6-9 p.m., 1st Choice for Women medical director and Magnificat Family Medicine founder/CEO Dr. Casey Delcoco keynote speaker, free but donations accepted, RSVP by Oct. 12. Information, RSVP: tinyurl.com/gabrielsignup25, gabriel@goangels.org, 317-432-6357.

November 5

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. A Requiem for Infants, 6 p.m. Mass offered for infants lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, abortion or early childhood loss, special music written for Mass, confession available 5 p.m., resources available after Mass for parents grieving loss of child of any age and for post-abortive healing for men and women. Information: tday@olgreenwood.org.

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 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.

November 7

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, 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 6 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, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

November 7-8

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. Christmas and Craft Bazaar, Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. 3 p.m., crafts, Christmas décor and gifts, silent auction of gift baskets and trees, home baked goods, quilt raffle, free admission. Information: 812-988-2778, StAgnesNashville@gmail.com, StAgnesCatholicNashville.org.

November 8

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “The Great Story of Jesus” Evangelization Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., doors open at 8:30 a.m., retreat for all seeking to bring others to Christ, Catherine of Siena Institute speaker Katherine Coolidge presenting, lunch provided, registrant’s parish assessed $35 after event, register by Oct. 27. Information, registration: tinyurl.com/2025EvangRetreat.

Huber Winery, Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner, reverse raffle, premium prize raffles, games, 50/50, pull tabs, bourbon raffle and more, free admission. Reverse raffle chances, more information: creid@stecharities.org, 812-924-4003. Premium prize raffle chances: tinyurl.com/SECCGiftRaffle. Bourbon raffle chances: tinyurl.com/SECCBourbonRaffle.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish parking lot, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff-A-Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: bsisk@svdpindy.org.

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General Announcements 

Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics will be held on Nov. 7-9

A “Being and Belonging” weekend retreat for separated and divorced Catholics will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis, from 6 p.m. on Nov. 7 through 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 9.

Father James Farrell, along with a team of those who have experienced divorce, will facilitate the retreat. It will offer participants a safe place to wrestle with their feelings about their separation or divorce and help them find ways to heal and grow. Discover anew that God is with you in your struggles and in your hope.

The cost is $210, which includes meals and a private room with a shared bathroom.

For more information or to register, go to tinyurl.com/beingbelonging25, call 317-545-7681 or e-mail lcoons@archindy.org.

If finances are an issue, contact Lisa Coons as listed above about the possibility of scholarship assistance.

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Retreats and Programs

October 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage, married couples retreat, Archdiocese of Louisville Deacon Richard Zoldak and wife Cherie presenting, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Jewishness of Jesus, 9:30-11:30 a.m., George Kelley presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

October 13-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Faith Stories from the Gospel of John retreat for priests, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625 single, $1,250 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 22

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fourth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 5 and 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

October 24-26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat for Widows, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., $255 includes meals and private room with shared bath. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Creativity is a Form of Prayer: Cardmaking, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Kathleen Branham presenting, $50 includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Holding Hope in the Holidays: A Grief Retreat, 4-6:30 p.m., Mount Saint Francis associate director Regina Proctor presenting, soup and bread supper, $25, register by Oct. 31. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/grief-retreat.

November 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., includes wine, beverages, snacks and all painting materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 5

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., fifth of six stand-alone sessions (Nov. 19), respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 7-9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Being and Belonging Weekend Retreat, Fri. 6 p.m.-Sun. 1:30- p.m., for those who have experienced divorce, Father James Farrell with team of men and women that have experience divorce presenting, includes private room with shared bathroom, all meals and program, $210. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

November 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Infancy Narrative According to the Gospel of Luke, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. More Christ-Centered Counsel for Everyday Difficulties, 5 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Terrance M. Chartier facilitating, $241 for single, $302.90 double, $369.08 triple, $433.12 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuters $50.70 includes lunch and dinner on Sat. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.

November 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. With Grateful Hearts, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality associate director of retreats Judy Ribar presenting, $30. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks: Graced Moments on the Edge, 10:45 a.m.-noon, theologian John V. Kirby presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 19

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care, 1-3 p.m., sixth of six stand-alone sessions, respite care available for five families, limited space, registration encouraged, online option available. Information, registration: 812-238-1561, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, ecollins@spsmw.org.

November 22

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts: Finding God’s Presence in Scripture, Silence, and Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis interim director Judy Ribar presenting, includes lunch, $60, register by Nov. 18. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts.

December 9, 10, 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $32 per night, dinner additional $11 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

December 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

December 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being A Eucharistic People: The Embodied Presence of Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats. †

December 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 Saint Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Advent Retreat: A Journey of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Francis associate director Regina Proctor presenting, includes coffee, pastries and lunch, $60. Information, registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/advent-retreat.

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