December 11, 2020

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The Coming Month

December 13-23

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. BIG Sale in the Little Shop, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturdays in Dec. 9 a.m.-noon, items marked 50% off original prices, mention seeing this in The Criterion and receive an additional 15% off your purchase of $50 or more. Information: 317-788-7581.

December 16

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

December 17

St. Joseph Parish, 1401 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.

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

December 27

Airing of “To Know Your Neighbor: Celebrating Religious Diversity in Indiana” documentary on WFYI Channel 20, sponsored by Center for Interfaith Cooperation, 4-5 p.m. Information: 317-318-5304.

January 6

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5 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 or 317-243-0777.

January 12

Monthly Virtual Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

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General Announcements

Fatima Retreat House will offer online reflections and prayer before Christmas

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis will offer several online reflections via Zoom and Facebook in preparation for Christmas. All events are free, although donations are welcome for the reflections offered via Zoom.

• Advent Traditions Reflections: Dec. 11 and 18, 10 a.m., m.facebook.com/OLF5353, no registration required.

• Advent Wreath Reflections: Dec. 13 and 20, 10 a.m., m.facebook.com/OLF5353, no registration required.

• Scripture Reflections: Dec. 14 and 22, 10 a.m., m.facebook.com/OLF5353, no registration required.

• Evening of Reflection with Father Keith Hosey: Dec. 15 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom, register at cutt.ly/FrHosey.

• Evening of Reflection with Bree Ballard: Dec. 17 from 7-8 p.m., register at cutt.ly/BreeBallard.

• Fireside Spirituality-Tea Reflections with Cheryl McSweeney and Haley Mosson: Dec. 21 from 7-8 p.m. via Zoom, register at cutt.ly/Fireside.

For more information, go to www.archindy.org/fatima or call 317-545-7681.

Twenty people join Sisters of Providence as Providence Associates

On Nov. 14, 20 individuals made their commitment as Providence Associates through the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

Due to the coronavirus, the ceremony took place online via Zoom this year.

Providence Associates are adults of varying faith traditions who choose to enter into deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Before committing to become a Providence Associate, individuals are paired with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion for a year of study, prayer and reflection. Commitments are made for one, three or five years at a time, and can be renewed thereafter.

Nearly 300 Providence Associates hail from throughout the United States and Taiwan. Of the new Associates, 13 are from Indiana, with others from California, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and North Carolina.

For more information about Providence Associates, go to spsmw.org/join-us/providence-associates or contact Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or ddillow@spsmw.org, or Providence Sister Sue Paweski at 312-909-7492 or spaweski@spsmw.org.

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Retreats and Programs

December 26

Sisters of St. Francis, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Audubon Bird Count, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., meet at Michaela Farm, no experience necessary, $10 for lunch. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

December 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality virtual “Mondays at the Mount,” 30-minute study by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen and Andrew Hennessey on upcoming Sunday Scripture readings, saints and liturgical seasons, posted on Monday mornings at m.facebook.com/pg/MountStFrancis.

January 4

January 6

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, freewill donation. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 9:30 a.m.-noon, annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 7

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Havlik Center at Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, 6:30-8:30 p.m., annual membership $30 per person plus $5 for each additional monthly session. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 9

Virtual Forgiveness Retreat via Zoom, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Bernice Stenger facilitating, $25. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. A New Day of Hope for 2021, in-person or on Zoom, 9 a.m.-noon, Judy Ribar, presenter, $30. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-881

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January 18

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Living the Gospel of Non-Violence: In the steps of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in-person or on Zoom, 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson, presenter, $30. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-881

January 12

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

January 20

A Good Book and a Glass of Wine virtual event via Zoom, offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:30-8 p.m., part one of four (Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10) on Abounding in Kindness by Elizabeth Johnson, $25 for all four sessions, book not included, register by Jan. 16. Registration, information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, spsmw.org/event.

January 22

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, self-guided retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 includes private room, $70 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 23

Mindfulness Retreat, Oldenburg Franciscan Center via Zoom, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 24

Virtual “Mystics & Prayer” Coffee Talk via Zoom: Caryll Houslander, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon., Amy Kistner presenting. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

January 25

January 29-30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 7 p.m. Fri. -3:30 p.m. Sat., Carolyn Berghuis presenting, $175 includes meals and room. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 1

February 3

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

February 3

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

February 4

February 8

February 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beyond the Fantastic! Valentine Retreat for Married Couples, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $425 double occupancy. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. A Day for Couples: Friendship in The Lord, 7-8:30 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Peterson, presenter, includes two meals, $100 per couple. Information, registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-881

February 17

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Grace: An Ash Wednesday Day of Reflection, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Karen Byerly presenting, $60, includes lunch. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 18

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, first of six stand-alone sessions (Feb. 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, $25 for all six, register by Feb. 15. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

February 19

February 20

Second Half of Life virtual program via Zoom, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind facilitating, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

February 21

Virtual “Mystics & Prayer” Coffee Talk via Zoom: Raimon Panikkar, offered by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon., Bruce Garrison presenting. Information, registration: center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.

February 22

February 23

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, first of six stand-alone sessions (March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30), 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25 per session, $125 for six sessions. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 24-March 31

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Companions on the Journey, first of six sessions (March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31), 7-8:30 p.m., United Methodist minister Tracey D. Leslie presenting, $130 for six sessions, includes book. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

February 25

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, second of six stand-alone sessions (March 4, 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by Feb. 22. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

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December 11, 2020

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