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The Coming Week
February 25
Immaculate Heart of Mary School, 317 E. 57th St., Indianapolis. Late Nite Catechism, play, 8 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-319-3717 or 317-257-2266.
February 26
St. Edward the Confessor Anglican Catholic Church, 6361 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. “The Spiritual Response to the Culture of Death,” pro-life mini-retreat and luncheon, Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-236-1569 or parthur@archindy.org.
Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. “Chocolate Fest,” 6-9 p.m., $10 advance sale, $12 at door, $5 children ages 6-12, no charge for children ages 5 and under. Information: 765-935-2552 or ptloghome@gmail.com.
February 27
St. Mary Parish, 415 E. 8th St., New Albany. Blood drive, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., no appointment needed. Information: 812-944-0417 or www.redcrossblood.org.
Queen and Divine
Mercy Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, 9:30 a.m., on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant, daily Mass, 9 a.m. Information: 812-689-3551.
February 28
Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Mondays at the Mount,” Scripture study, session three, “Themes of II Corinthians,” 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817.
March 1
Marian University, Hackelmeier Memorial Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Sen. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies, speaker series, “Interrogation in the Era of Non-Traditional Combatants,” Greg Hartley, presenter, 7 p.m., free admission, registration required. Reservations: http://www.marian.edu/LFCGS/Pages/SpeakerSeriesRegistration.aspx.
March 2
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, staff lounge, 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: 317-370-1189.
March 3
Riverwalk Banquet Center, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Office for Pro-Life Ministry, “Sanctity of Life” dinner, $45 for adults, $30 for students, $400 for table of 10, reservations due Feb. 22. Information: 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.
Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Adult Program open house, 6-7 p.m. Information: 317-252-5690 or kwebb@marian.edu.
March 4-5
St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.littlesistersofthepoorindianapolis.org.
March 5
St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. “Mardi Gras Gala,” 6:30 p.m.-midnight, $50 per person includes dinner and dancing. Information: 812-944-0417 or ruthsmc@sbcglobal.net.
March 6
St. Louis Parish, parish office, second floor, 13 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Natural Family Planning (NFP) class, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., $30 fee includes books and materials. Reservations: 812-934-3338 or 812-934-4054.
March 6-7
St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Road, Nashville. “Christian Prayer–Praying to the Three Persons of the Blessed Trinity,” parish mission, Paulist Father D. Bruce Nieli, presenter, Sun. 7 p.m., Mon. 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information:
317-695-4850 or cnathan@iupui.edu.
March 7
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “Early Church History,” Franciscan Father William Burton, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-787-8246 or 317-859-7590.
March 8
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass for deceased members, 11 a.m., meeting following Mass. Information: 317-885-5098.
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General Announcements
SPRED dinner dance set for March 19
The archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education’s Special Religious Development (SPRED) program will hold its 11th annual dinner dance on March 19 at the Marten House, 1801 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis.
Doors will open at 6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with dancing to begin at 8 p.m.
The annual fundraising event for SPRED has a “Mexican Fiesta” theme this year.
SPRED is a parish-based program that, according to its website, is “designed to meet the spiritual needs of persons with developmental disabilities.”
Tickets to the dinner dance are $50 and must be purchased by March 5.
To purchase tickets or for more information, send an e-mail to Stephanie Pierce at stephanie@pierceplace.com or call 317-858-8762.
For more information about the archdiocesan SPRED program, log on to www.archindy.org/OCE/ourprograms/spred.html.
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Retreats and Programs
February 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “The Sacrament of Marriage, a Priest’s Perspective–Date Night for Engaged and Married Couples,” Father Todd Goodson, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $50 per couple includes dinner. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Sunday Eucharist–Why We Do What We Do,” Benedictine Sister Anita Ann Lowe, presenter, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
February 27
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Young adult Mass, dinner and sharing, no charge. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.
February 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima,” monthly Mass and social, Mass, 9 a.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 4-6
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or http://www.retroindy.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Carnival Capers–Preparing for Lent,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 8
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Woman Talk–Sharing Strategies for Self-Care,” session two, Toni Peabody, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 9-30
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Bridges to Contemplative Living–Thomas Merton Seminar,” four Wednesdays, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, 6-9 p.m., $85.95, four sessions include dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 10-31
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “The Invitation to Our Call to Discipleship,” Lenten series, four Thursdays, Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session, bring a friend, two for $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 11-13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Sundays of Lent–Cycle A,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 13
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Come and Walk with Saints,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulson, presenter, following 9:30 a.m. liturgy, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 14
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Monday Night at the ‘Burg,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 14-April 4
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Companions in Christ–The Way of Forgiveness,” four Mondays, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $60 plus $12 for book. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
March 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Return to God in the Rule of St. Benedict,” midweek retreat, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 15-20
Barn Abbey, 810 North St., New Harmony, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Interfaith Dialogue Retreat,” Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, six-day retreat co-sponsored with Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation. Information: 812-464-1989 or 800-467-8000.
March 18-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Simplify–A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Franciscan Father Ted Haag, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Monastic Practices–Drawing Everyday Wisdom from the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Brother Mark Falkenhain, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
March 19
Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome–Holy? Me? Nourishing Our Relationship with God Through Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber, presenter, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., light lunch, $45 per person. Information: 812-367-1411.
March 20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, marriage preparation program, 2-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Youth Night at the ‘Burg,” high school age and older, food, talk and prayer, 6:30-8 p.m., free-will offering, Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 23
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Fan into Flame– Evangelized by the New Evangelization,” Father Christopher Weldon, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $35 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 24
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Encountering Surprising Images During Our Lenten Journey,” FBI (Fatima/Benedict Inn) evening of reflection, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, Mass, 5 p.m., buffet dinner and program, $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
March 25-27
“Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat,” confidential abortion reconciliation weekend retreat for women and men. Information: 317-236-1521 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1521, or 317-831-2892.
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Come and See Weekend,” single Catholic women ages 18-44, no charge. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032, or www.benedictine.com.
March 26
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Journaling–A Way to Pray,” Franciscan Sister Diane Jamison, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
March 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima,” monthly Mass and social, Mass, 9 a.m., good-will offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
April 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Praying with the Saints–A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Father James Farrell, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.
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