October 2, 2015

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The Coming Month

October 2

Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 10 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Famous Turtle Soup Supper, also serving chicken noodle soup, fill and pulled pork, games, 5-9 p.m. Information: 812-623-2964.

October 2-3

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m., authentic German food, music, raffle. Information: 317-784-5454.

October 3

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. St. Anthony and St. Barnabas parishes, “Saints in the Streets,” 8 a.m. Information: 317-292-8964 or connie_merkel@yahoo.com.

St. Paul Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Knights of Columbus, Oktoberfest, food, kids games, music, 4-11 p.m. Information: 765-720-5497 or mwelker@allstate.com.

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Fall Festival, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., food booths, inflatables, games. Information: 812-944-0417.

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.

St. Michael 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.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Islam, Jihad and the Catholic Faith, Al Kresta, president and CEO of Ave Maria Radio and host of “Kresta in the Afternoon,” 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 317-430-3448 or diane.conover@sbcglobal.net.

October 4

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holiday Dr. E., Indianapolis. “Islam, Jihad, and the Catholic Faith,” Al Kresta, president and CEO of Ave Maria Radio and host of “Kresta in the Afternoon,” 7-8:30 p.m. Free-will offering. Information: 317-259-4373.

Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners, games. Information: 812-934-3013, option 2.

St. John Paul II Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. St. Joe Hill Turkey Shoot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner with homemade dumplings, booths, raffles, quilts. Information: 812-246-2512.

October 5

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. St. Thomas More Society Red Mass for Catholic Lawyers and Judges, celebrated by Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, 5:30, followed by dinner at Crown Plaza, keynote address by Indianapolis Zoo president and CEO Michael Crowther, $50 members, $60 non-members, $550 table sponsorship. Information: Rachel Van Tyle, 317-402-3090 or rvantyle@nclegalclinic.org.

October 6

Nine Irish Brother, 575 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. St. John Evangelist, St. Mary and SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral parishes, Next On Tap, “Marriage and Family in the Catholic Church,” Scott Seibert, presenter, 6 p.m., must be 21+ to attend. Information:  317-637-3983 or cbeever@sainmarysindy.org.

October 7

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.

October 8

St. Joan of Arc Parish, Doyle Hall, 4217 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. “Abandoned at Birth, Adopted in Joy,” Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes Inc., presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-970-9029.

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.

October 10

Rama Car Wash, 560 State Road 135, Greenwood. America Needs Fatima, Rosary Rally, Msgr. Tony Volz will lead the rosary, 11 a.m. Information: 317-985-1950 or marye356@gmail.com.

Central Catholic School, 1155 Cameron St., Indianapolis. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, “Treasure Chest Raffle,” 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.

Bravo Italian Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle, Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap: “Faith in the Face of Tragedy,” presented by Danny and Rita O’Malia, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Sept. 30 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

St. Benedict’s Brew Works, 860 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. Sisters of St. Benedict, Oktoberfest celebration, 11:30 a.m. EDT. Information: 812-719-2301 or saintbenedictsbrewworks.com.

October 11

St. Malachy Parish, 7410 N. 1000 East, Brownsburg. Altar Society, Longaberger Bingo, 2 p.m., doors open at 1:30 p.m. Information: 317-268-4238 or altarsociety@stmalachy.org.

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.

October 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 15

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Grief Mask: Exploring Both Sides,” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

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.

St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Dr., Indianapolis. “A Future Full of Hope: Honoring Our Children Whom We Have Entrusted to the Lord,” prayer service, reception and resources for all affected by the loss of a child, 6:30 p.m. in main church followed by reception in Schafer Hall. RSPV by Oct. 12 helpful but not required. RSVP and information: Liz Escoffery, 317-446-4248 or lizfcp@indyfertilitycare.com.

October 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “How to Grow Where God Planted You,” Gary Varvel, editorial cartoonist, Indianapolis Star, presenter, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Marian University Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Christi School, John Crist, comedian, 7 p.m., $15 general admission, $10 Marian students and children. Tickets: 317-632-3174 or LumenChristiSchool.org.

October 16-18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Discernment weekend for single women 18-42. Information: 812-535-2802 or dweidenb@spsmw.org.

October 17

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Altar Society, “Fall Rummage Sale,” 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860 or p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 Ripley St. Milan. 12th Harvest Dinner and Raffle, pork dinner, $10 per adult, $4 children 5-12, no charge for children under 5, country store, pony rides, 4-7 p.m., Mass, 5 p.m. Information: 812-654-7051 or st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

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

October 18

St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. Shooting Match/Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-843-5713.

October 21

Our Lady of Lourdes School, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Scecina Memorial High School, Sacred Music Concert, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-356-6377.

October 24

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, 1 p.m., procession. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

October 28

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Annual Annulment Information Evening, 7 p.m., no charge and registration is not required. Information: 317-235-1586 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1586.

October 31

Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Marian Center of Indianapolis and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Men’s Day Retreat, Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 per person, $25 per deacon and student. Information: 317-888-0873 or mfox@talktotucker.com.

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General Announcements 

Founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., to speak at St. Joan of Arc Parish on Oct. 8

Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, Inc., will speak in Doyle Hall at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 N. Central Ave., in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Kelsey has made it her personal mission to educate others on Indiana’s Safe Haven Law, and to save the lives of babies from being abandoned. She is a driving force behind Indiana House Bill 1016 to have infant incubators (“boxes”) placed in locations such as police and fire stations, hospitals and nonprofits dedicated to child welfare.

Kelsey will share her inspiring and uplifting story about her journey from being saved at birth through healing and joy.

This free presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer period and light refreshments.

Please RSVP to Carole at 317-970-9029, or e-mail carolewill@hotmail.com.

 

Registration for St. Mother Theodore Fest at St. Mary-of-the-Woods is due on Oct. 12

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods will host St. Mother Theodore Fest at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, on Oct. 17-18.

The festival will begin at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17, and conclude at noon on Oct. 18.

This year’s event will focus on the 175 years of ministerial service provided by the Sisters of Providence.

A keynote address will be provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Mark Joseph Costello at 10 a.m. on Oct. 17.

Mass will then take place at 11 a.m., followed by an optional luncheon. Guests are also welcome to picnic on the grounds. Activities are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.

Some of the activities include tours of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice gardens and alpaca pasture, and the opportunity to partake in a “Journey with a Saint Tour,” an outdoor experience to learn about the making of the St. Mother Theodore Guérin shrine. At the shrine, participants will meet period-dressed characters from Mother Theodore’s life as history comes to life.

For a complete list of activities and times, visit fest.saintmothertheodore.org.

The event will close with Mass at 11 a.m. on Oct. 18. Sunday brunch will be available from 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Admission is $20 per person, or $75 for families of four or more. The cost does not include limited on-campus housing or meals.

The deadline to register to attend the festival is Oct. 12.

For more information or to register, call 812-535-2952, e-mail jfrost@spsmw.org or log on to fest.saintmothertheodore.org.

 

Deadline for all women’s Catholic high schools Mass and luncheon is Oct. 16

Graduates of former all-women’s Catholic high schools in Indianapolis are invited to Mass at St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., in Indianapolis, and lunch at the nearby Rathskellar, 401 E. Michigan St., on Nov. 1.

Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon will begin after Mass, around 11:45 a.m.

Reservations are required, and must be received by Oct. 16.

For reservations, contact Sue Dillane Powell at powell0626@msn.com, or write a check for $25 made out to All Women’s Catholic High School Luncheon, and mail it to Sue Dillane Powell, 12676 Treaty Line, Carmel, IN, 46032. Checks must be received by the Oct. 16 deadline.

 

Session on recent changes to annulment process will be held on Oct. 28 in Indianapolis

An interactive general information session regarding the annulment process and recent changes announced by Pope Francis will take place at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Presenters include Father Joseph Newton, adjunct judicial vicar; Benedictine Father Patrick Cooney, defender of the bond; and judge instructors Ann Tully and Nancy Thompson.

There is no cost, and registration is not required.

For more information, contact Ann Tully at 800-382-9836 ext. 1471, 317-236-1471 or e-mail atully@archindy.org.

 

Comedian John Crist to perform at Marian University in Indianapolis on Oct. 16

Nationally known comedian John Crist will perform at Marian University’s theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, in Indianapolis, at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16.

Tickets are $15 for general admission, or $10 for Marian University students.

To purchase tickets, log on to www.LumenChristiSchool.org.

For more information, call 317-632-3174 or e-mail LumenChristiHeadmaster@gmail.com.

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Retreats and Programs

October 2-3

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Aldo Leopold Benedictine Style,” Benedictine Sisters Sheila Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Yeadon and Angela Jorboe, presenters, $115 includes meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

October 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend retreat for separated and divorced Catholic men and women. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Essential Structures of Catholic Life,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Franciscans Living the Repair of His Church,” Franciscan Brother Robert Baxter, presenter.  Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

October 3

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Celebrate the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guérin,” 11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying Without Words,” Franciscan Sisters Barb Piller and Michelle Coriss, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Miracle of the Sun,” Mass and dedication of stained glass window in the chapel and “Rosary Walk and Prayer Garden,” 5:30 p.m., advance registration appreciated but not required. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

October 5-9

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Holy Priesthood: Sacrament of Christ’s Pastoral Charity,” priest retreat led by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, $270 double room, $340 single room, includes meals. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

October 7

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

October 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie night, “The Theory of Everything,” 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Looking Deeper into the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Teresa of Avila,” Angela Nevitt-Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Art of Journal Writing,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person, registration deadline Oct. 5. 21. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Holy Matrimony: Sacrament of Christ in His Church,” presented by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes lunch. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

October 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee talk: Walking with the Saints-St. John of the Cross, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

October 13

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 15-16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul with Saint Mother Theodore,” Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $100 per person includes meals, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

October 16-18

Saint Mary of the Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Discernment weekend for women 18-42, no charge. Information: 812-535-2895 or eben@spsmw.org.

October 17-18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST,” 10 a.m. Sat.-noon Sun., $20 per person, $75 per family of four or more, housing and meals not included, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

October 18

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

October 19-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “The Sermon on the Mount: Challenges for Contemporary Priestly Ministry” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $425 single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 23-25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $292 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Listening to God with a Discerning Ear,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Annual Men’ retreat, Franciscan Brother Robert Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

October 27-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 30-November 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend retreat for Those Who Grieve, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, Father Jim Farrell and Marilyn Hess, presenters, $162.00 per person or $290 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

October 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Befriending Death,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Praying with the Mystics,” Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m. Sat.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Oct. 23. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 2

The Willows on Westfield, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. 65th Anniversary, Annual Fund Raiser and Dinner, 6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or jklee@bishopchatard.org.

November 3

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session one of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session one, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 6-8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter. Information: 317-888-1892 or wwme.org.

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Thanksgiving,” Carolyn Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Grieving Gracefully…Into a Future Full of Hope,” one-day retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, retreat leader, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 10

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Retreat for Veterans: Sharing the Sanctity of Commitment and Courage,” Sheila Donis, PA, Providence Sisters Teresa Costello and Mary Montgomery, facilitators, 2-8 p.m., freewill offering, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session two of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Covenant: Our Relationship with God in Christ,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Journey through Infertility, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Feast of Our Lady of Providence, 1:30 p.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 17

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session three of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Lecture Series, Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore using the lens of Providence spiritualty as a guide, noon-1:30 p.m., $12 per session includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session two, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

November 20

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

November 20-21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Images of God Retreat,” Providence Sister Ann Sullivan, facilitator, $90 per person includes meals, registration deadline Nov. 16. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Aging Gracefuly (Revised): A Retreat for 60s and Over,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

November 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent: An “FBI” Program, Faith Building Institutions, evening prayer 5:15 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., presentation following dinner, $30 per person Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 5

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Sacred Moments, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 8

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

December 9-11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 12

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Teilhard and Jung,” Franciscan Sisters Barbara Leonhard and Olga Wittekind, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

December 16

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

December 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

December 31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual New Year’s Eve Retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

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