June 7, 2024

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The Coming Month

June 10

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.

June 11

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

June 12

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., Jason Shanks, National Eucharistic Congress board treasurer and Our Sunday Visitor Institute president, presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

June 13

Lanesville Knights of Columbus, St. John Paul II Council #1808 building, 8104 SR 62, Lanesville. Theology on Tap, 6-8 p.m., ages 21 and older, second of four stand-alone sessions (June 20, 27), Jason Shanks, National Eucharistic Congress board treasurer and Our Sunday Visitor Institute president, presenting “Miracle Man,” $20 online registration through June 9, $25 after and for walk-ins. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/tot, 812-923-8355, kelli@catalystcatholic.org.

June 14-15

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Italian Street Festival, 5-11 p.m., food, dancing, live music, inflatables, display of Ducati bikes and Vespa scooters, Italian music, old-world religious procession Sat. 6:45 p.m. with Indianapolis Opera before 7 p.m. Mass, free parking in Eli Lilly lots on East and New Jersey streets, free admission. Information: 317-636-4478, kfcpublicrelations@gmail.com, indyitalianfest.org.

June 15

New Albany Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 building, 809 E. Main St., New Albany. Let Us Shine Gala, 5-10 p.m., 5 p.m. social hour, 6:30 p.m.

dinner, Mark Hublar, Down syndrome motivational speaker, presenting, benefitting Knights of Columbus programs, 50/50 drawing, bourbon raffle, $40 individual, $300 table of eight. Information, ticket purchase: 812-987-8350, brknightgb@yahoo.com.

June 17-21

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Art and Science Camps, ages 7-11, 9 a.m.-noon Art and Nature Camp, $175; 1- 4 p.m. Science and Nature Camp, $175; both camps, $325. Information and registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/kids-summer-camp.

June 19

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

June 20

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

New Albany Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 building, 809 E. Main St., New Albany. Theology on Tap, 6-8 p.m., ages 21 and older, third of four stand-alone sessions (June 27), Bruce Scifres, retired Archdiocese of Indianapolis Catholic Youth Organization executive director and football coach, presenting “Beyond the Goal Line,” $20 online registration through June 16, $25 after and for walk-ins. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/tot, 812-923-8355, kelli@catalystcatholic.org.

June 21-22

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Summer Festival, 5-11 p.m., live music, food, kids’ games, casino, 50/50 raffle, free admission. Information: 317-241-6314, amy@indyfestival.com.

Christ the King Parish, 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis. Summer Social, 6-11 p.m., live entertainment, food, beverages, raffle, family fun, $1 admission. Information 317-255-3666, ctksummersocial@gmail.com, ctk-indy.org/SummerSocial.

June 22

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.

St. Ambrose Parish, 325 S. Chestnut St., Seymour. Parish Festival, 4-8 p.m., international foods, kids’ games, local artisan vendors, $100 reverse raffle (win up to $5,000), quilt and 50/50 raffles (tickets $5 or five for $20), free admission. Information: 812-522-5304, info@stambroseseymour.org.

June 23

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Filipino Mass, 2-3 p.m., every fourth Sunday of the month, free. Information: mariasolito@gmail.com.

June 26

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., Father Thomas Haan, St. Louis de Monfort Parish (Diocese of Lafayette) pastor, presenting, ages 18-39, full bar, food trucks, socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

June 27

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Cor Jesu, 7-8 p.m., night of communal prayer, adoration, Benediction and fellowship, free. Information: megt2014@gmail.com.

New Albany Knights of Columbus, Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 building, 809 E. Main St., New Albany. Theology on Tap, 6-8 p.m., ages 21 and older, last of four stand-alone sessions, Jesuit Father Joseph Laramie, National Eucharistic preacher, presenting “Spiritual Warfare in My Heart,” $20 online registration through June 23, $25 after and for walk-ins. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/tot, 812-923-8355, kelli@catalystcatholic.org.

June 29

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish parking lot, 4720 E. 13th 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. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

June 30

St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Decatur County, St. Maurice campus, 1963 N. Saint John’s St., Greensburg. Parish Festival, fried chicken dinner, turtle soup, kids’ and adult games, pedal tractor pull, beer garden, live music, free admission, 10:30-4 p.m., 812-560-6017, stcatherinekb@gmail.com.

July 4

Fairbanks Park, 1100 Girl Scout Lane, Terre Haute. Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, 7 p.m., free, adopt ducks in advance: one for $5, six for $25, 12 for $50, 24 for $100, owner of winning duck receives $10,000 and chance at $1 million. Information on how to adopt ducks: WabashValleyRubberDuckRegatta.com.

July 5

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.

July 7

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.

July 8

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.

Hillcrest Country Club, 6098 Fall Creek Road, Indianapolis. Golf Outing for Life, 10 a.m. check-in, 11 a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:30 p.m. golf, 5 p.m. awards and social, proceeds go to Women’s Care Center in Indianapolis, $150 per player or $600 per foursome, sponsorship opportunities available, register by July 1. Information, registration: indianakofc.org, life@indianakofc.org.

July 9

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

July 10

McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., Pilgrim Formation Manager Verso Ministries Joan Watson presenting, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.

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General Announcements 

Join in Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta to help those in need and for chance to win $10,000

Adopt one or more rubber ducks now for a chance to win $10,000 at the Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta at Fairbanks Park, 1100 Girl Scout Lane, in Terre Haute, at 7 p.m. on July 4.

All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities Terre Haute to nourish the minds, bodies and spirits of those in need in the Wabash Valley through the organization’s many services.

Adopt a single duck for $5, six for $25, 12 for $50 or 24 for $100.

During the regatta, more than 15,000 rubber ducks will be dumped into the Wabash River. The person whose adopted duck crosses the finish line first gets $10,000 plus a chance to win $1 million.

To learn more about how to adopt a duck, go to WabashValleyRubberDuckRegatta.com. For more information, follow the event on Facebook @WVRubberDuckRegatta.

 

Archbishop Thompson to celebrate Wedding Anniversary Mass on Aug. 25

The archdiocesan Annual Wedding Anniversary Mass, to be celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 25. A reception will follow across the street at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center.

The Mass and reception, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, are for couples of the archdiocese married sacramentally in the Catholic Church and celebrating an anniversary ending in 5 or 0.

All couples celebrating an anniversary ending in 0 or 5 who register will receive a certificate.

The event is free, but registration is required by Aug. 3 at www.archindy.org/weddingcelebrations.

For additional questions, contact Claudia Corona at 317-236-7310 or ccorona@archindy.org.

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Retreats and Programs

June 7

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.

June 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks: “Pope Francis, Spirituality in the Face of Adversity,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Center associate co-director Jane Schaefer presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10-15

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Quilters Retreat, 9 a.m. Mon.-11 a.m. Fri, includes guest speaker and quilting essentials; accommodations and meals: $575 five nights, $475 four nights, $375 three nights, commuter $200, pay as you go option $100 a day. Information, registration: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/quilters-retreat-1.

June 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Reflection: Mother Teresa … Faithful Disciple, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Father James Farrell presenting, includes lunch and Mass, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Evening of Reflection: Mother Teresa … Faithful Disciple, 5-9 p.m., Father James Farrell presenting, includes dinner and Mass, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 13

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: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. In Sickness and in Health: Prayer, Covenant, and Healing, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Mandala Art, 5-9 p.m., trained art therapist and art teacher Kristin Scifres presenting, includes snacks, beverages, art supplies, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 21-23, 21-25 or 21-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; June 21-23, $265; June 21-25, $425; June 21-28, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 22

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. The Creative Process: The Sound of Paper, 9:30-11:30 a.m., artist Carolyn Stewart presenting, art supplies provided, participants encouraged to bring images that inspire, beginners welcome, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 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: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons: Conscious Contact, Kathleen McCauley presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 29-August 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Summer Chant Workshop,

Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp and Dr. Rosemary Heredos presenting, for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), for young adults ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 9-11

St. Joseph Retreat Center, 1440 W. Division Rd., Tipton (Diocese of Lafayette). Franciscan Connect Retreat 2024, 8 a.m. Fri.-1:30 p.m. Sun., Franciscan Father Dennet Jung retreat director, $310 single, $430 double, scholarships available, register by July 15. Information, registration: 231-670-1511, kenrasp55@gmail.com.

August 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Discipleship According to the Gospel of Mark, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.

August 29

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: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

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