March 20, 2015

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The Coming Month

March 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “A Serial Entrepreneur’s Journey to Stewardship for the Church,” Eric Davis, Executive Director Lafayette Catholic School System, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.

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.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Fish fry, 6-8 p.m. Information: 317-357-1200 or indymiller@gmail.com

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.

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.

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.

Marion University, theatre, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Eunan McIntyre: St. Patrick’s Day Ceili Concert, 3 p.m., $7.50 adults, $4 students, $2 children under 13. Information: 317-955-6588 or tickets@marian.edu.

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 26

Fairfield Friends Meeting, 10441 E. County Road 700 S., Camby. “Catholic Boy Blues,” Matthew Fox and Norbert Krapf, presenters, 7 p.m., book signing and reception, $10 donation suggested. Information: 317-839-2658 or marywd@indy.rr.com.

March 27

St. Joan of Arc Church, 4217 N. Central Avenue, Indianapolis. Rosary, Mass, Stations of the Cross, Benediction, 6 p.m., Mass, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508 or mrivelli@sjoa.org.

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

Marian University, Evans Center, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Eco-Prayer breakfast, “Stewardship of Creation,” Archbishop Joseph Tobin, presenter, 8-10 a.m., displays open, 8 a.m., program, 8:30 a.m., breakfast following program, $16 per person, pre-registration due March 14. Registration: www.staindy.org/church/eco-prayer-breakfast.

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.

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th St., Beech Grove. Altar Society annual spring rummage sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860.

April 1

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.

April 3

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Boy Scout Troop 51, fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-919-3780 or killian538@yahoo.com

April 4

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.

Eastern Lanes, 825 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, Bowl-A-Thon, 1 p.m., proceeds to help missions and local charities. Information: 812-923-8355 or nadyouth.org

April 6

Murphy’s@Flynns, 5198 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis. SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Grade School class of 1954 reunion, 1 p.m., $15 per person, reservations due March 15. Information: 317-683-3814 or dtmac7@yahoo.com.

April 6-May 11

St. Mary Education Center, 208 S. East St., Greensburg. 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 812-663-8427.

April 8

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Archdiocesan Vocations Office and SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, “Called By Name Women’s dinner,” women 14 years and older, Archbishop Joseph Tobin, presenter, Mass, 6 p.m., dinner and presentation, 6:45 p.m. Information: 317-236-1490 or eescoffery@archindy.org.

April 9

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.

April 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.

Bravo Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “Discerning God’s Will Through Unexpected Changes,” Mike and Ellen McLaughlin, presenters, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person, register by March 25 at www.stluke.org. Information: Ramona, 317-258-2761.

April 12

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. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. Ninth St., Connersville. Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, six-week program, “Divorce and Beyond,” for separated and divorced, $30 per person, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586 or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

April 14

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, National Volunteer Month, Mass, 11 a.m., lunch following Mass. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, six-week program, “Divorce and Beyond,” for separated and divorced, $30 per person, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1586 or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

April 15

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Archdiocesan Vocations Office and Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, “Called By Name Men’s dinner,” men 14 years and older, Archbishop Joseph Tobin, presenter, Mass, 5:45 p.m., dinner and presentation, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1490 or eescoffery@archindy.org.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 511 E. Thompson Road, Indianapolis. Southside Catholic Business Professionals Breakfast Series, speaker Gina Fleming, archdiocesan superintendent of Catholic schools, Mass 7 a.m., breakfast and speaker following Mass, $5 non-members, $3 members. Information: Christy Wright, cmw_76_99@yahoo.com.

Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Radio, “Reaching Out to All People in All Walks of Life,” dinner, silent auction, Bishop Timothy Doherty, Bishop of the Lafayette Diocese, speaker, 5:30 p.m., $65 per or $450 for a table of eight. Information: 317-870-8400 or CatholicRadioIndy.org.

April 16

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.

April 18

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. “Earth Day Celebration,” 11 a.m.-3 p.m., freewill donation. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.

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General Announcements

‘Hope After Suicide’ seminar set for April 8 in Indianapolis

“Hope After Suicide,” the theme for the 13th Annual Mission Day sponsored by Catholic Cemeteries and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, will be held at The Community Life Center, 10612 E. Washington St., in Indianapolis from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 8.

The event will feature Tom Smith, author and president of the Karla Smith Foundation, which seeks to support families affected by mental illness and suicide.

Smith will explore the unique emotions, complicated grief and unanswered questions related to suicide.

Other speakers include Father Todd Riebe, pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis; Christine Turo-Shields, ACSW, LSCW, LCAC; and Fran Smith and Judy Proctor, mothers/survivors of suicide loss. The speakers will address the faith community’s response to suicide, suicide prevention and research, and a pastoral response to death by suicide.

The seminar is open to parish bereavement teams, funeral home personnel, social workers, counselors, clergy, chaplains, nurses, lay ministers, educators and survivors of suicide loss.

The cost is $30, which includes lunch. Printable and online registration forms are available at www.archindy.org/plfl.

For more information contact Deb VanVelse at dvanvelse@archindy.org, or call 317-236-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586.

 

New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries to host Bowl-a-thon on April 4

New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries will host a Jubilee Bowl-a-thon Celebration at Eastern Lanes, 825 Eastern Blvd., in Clarkesville at 1 p.m. on April 4. All proceeds go to local charities, and to help the group’s Appalachian Mission. The event is part of a year of celebrations marking the group’s 50th jubilee.

Members of parishes in the New Albany Deanery can obtain a Bowl-a-thon bank from their parish youth minister or from Catholic Youth Ministries. Fill the bank through Lenten almsgiving, then bring the bank to Eastern Lanes on the day of the event. The bank, plus an additional $5 per person or $20 per family, earns three games of bowling plus shoe rental.

Register online in advance by logging on to www.nadyouth.org, or call the Catholic Youth Ministries office at 812-923-8355.

 

Archbishop Tobin to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Mass on April 12

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin will celebrate a special Mass for archdiocesan members of Asian and Pacific Island heritage at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis at 10:30 a.m. on April 12. The Mass will be followed by a reception across the street at Assembly Hall in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center.

Today, those of Asian and Pacific Island descent comprise 6 percent of the population of the United States. This Mass and reception will capture the level of diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islanders in central and southern Indiana, including the Burmese, Filipino, Korean and Vietnamese Catholic communities.

The main purpose of this celebration is to bring all Asian and Pacific Islander Catholics together, and to help the Archdiocese of Indianapolis become more aware of their presence and reality.

All are invited to join in the Mass and reception, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Intercultural Ministry.

 

Catholic Radio Indy fundraiser dinner set for April 15 in Indianapolis

The Catholic Radio Indy fundraiser dinner will take place at the Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., in Indianapolis on April 15. A reception and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the dinner will begin at 7 p.m., followed by a keynote address.

The keynote address will be given by Opus Dei Father Francis “Rocky” Hoffman, executive director of Relevant Radio, the largest Catholic talk radio network in the United States, with 15 stations and 20 affiliates reaching 16 states. His “Question-and-Answer” column appears in Our Sunday Visitor’s The Catholic Answer magazine.

Tickets for the event are $65, or $450 for a table of eight. Reservations can be made online at www.CatholicRadioIndy.org or by calling 317-870-8400.

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Retreats and Programs

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.

Marten House Hotel, 1801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. “Marriage on a Lampstand: Mission Possible” Black Catholic Marriage Retreat, Andrew and Terri Lyke presenters, $310 per couple. Information/registration: Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt, 317-236-1474, 800-382-9837 x. 1474, or jpruitt@archindy.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.

April 1-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Holy Week Retreat,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $425 for single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 2-5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Triduum Retreat: Silent Monastic Holy Week,” $200 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Immaculate Conception Monastery, Kordes Center, 8001 Larch Lane, Evansville. Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Triduum Retreat, $250 includes room and meals. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or thedome.org/programs.

April 3

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.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 6

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.

April 7

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.

April 10-12

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Vocation “Come and See” retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Second Half of Life Retreat for Women, , presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 13-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Beyond the Cloister: Benedictine Principles in the Life of a Parish Priest,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 14

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session one of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “A Weekend with St. Teresa of Avila,” Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

April 16

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 17-19

Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville. CYO Camp, “W.O.W. (Women’s Only Weekend)”, Benedict Inn and Camp Rancho Framasa Staff, facilitators, $150 per person. Information: www.campranchoframasa.org.

April 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session two of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 23

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 25

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Invitation to Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45.50 per person, includes lunch and book, Paths to Prayer by Patricia D. Brown. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Praying with the Mystics Spring Session: Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila,” Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch and materials, registration deadline April 11. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 26

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Friendship Tea: Laughter and Joy,” Benedictine Sister Sharon Bierman, facilitator, 1-3 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 28

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session three of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 30-May 3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Secretaries and Parish Administrators retreat, “Sleeper Awake!,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $320 single, $470 double. Information: 812-357-6585 mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 1

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.

May 4

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.

May 5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session four of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Invitation to Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45.50 per person, includes lunch and book, Paths to Prayer by Patricia D. Brown. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 7

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Rest and Renewal: Come lay down your burdens…,” Molly Brosseau, M.S., facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 11-13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Directed retreat, “Stillness and Silence,” Benedictine Annie Endris, facilitator, $280 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “A Monastic Witness to Non-Violence,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

May 16-17

Marriott East Hotel, 7202 E. 21st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Marriage Retreat, presented by Legionary of Christ Father Matthew Summe, counselor Christine Turo-Shields and archdiocesan coordinator of marriage and family enrichment Scott Seibert, $350 for registration by March 19, $450 for registration by May 1, $50 discount for couples married less than five years. Information: Jeff Seeger, marriage.retreat.tkc@gmail.com.

May 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 26-28

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “A Blessed Life: Living the Beatitudes,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 29

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “2nd Spiritual Direction Internship Alumni Picnic,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 29-June 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Wisdom of Nazareth,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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