June 21, 2024

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June 26

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

July 13

St. Roch Parish parking lot, 3600 S. Pennsylvania 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.

July 13-14

All Saints Parish, Dearborn County, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Chicken Dinner and Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, live music, Sun. only chicken dinner served beginning at 11 a.m., free admission. Information: 812-576-4302, emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

July 15-19

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.

July 17

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

St. Louis School cafeteria, 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Father Ed: The Story of Bill W.’s Spiritual Sponsor, 7 p.m., author Dawn Eden Goldstein presenting on Alcoholics Anonymous founder Jesuit Father Edward Dowling, copies of Goldstein’s book available for purchase and signing, coffee and cookies, free. Information: 812-934-3204.

July 18

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

July 19

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on July 16. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

July 26-28

Louisville Marriot East, 1903 Embassy Square Blvd., Louisville, Ky. National Black Catholic Women’s Gathering: Called, Blessed and Sent, 1 p.m. Fri.–noon Sun., $300 non-NBSC members, $250 members and associates, includes T-shirt, presentations, reception, banquet, one lunch, two breakfasts, registration must be postmarked by June 19; lodging $163.54/night, reserve by July 4, 502-491-1184,  book.passkey.com/e/50739411; $125 reimbursement per registration offered by archdiocesan Office of Intercultural Ministries, email copy of paid registration along with name, phone and parish to Keri Carroll at kcarroll@archindy.org. Information, registration: nbsc68.org/about-3-1, nbsc@nbsc68.org, 202-529-9250.

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General Announcements 

None listed this week.

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Retreats and Programs

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 15

You are Not Alone Series: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., second of three independent sessions (Aug. 19), Providence Sister Connie Kramer and Lisa Thibault presenters, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, free, registration required. Information, registration; lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.

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), 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 19

You are Not Alone Series: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., last of three independent sessions, Father Jim Farrell presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, free, registration required. Information, registration; lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.

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.

September 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Letting Holy Leisure Be Our Way, for ages 20-40, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Navigating Difference: Serving in Multicultural Communities, Saint Meinrad Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Daniela Abraham presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone (for suicide loss survivors), 6:30-9 p.m. Fri. (early check-in available for long-distance travelers), 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, therapist Christina Turo-Shields and Lisa Thibault presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, $40 per person or $80 per couple includes private room for day use, snacks and four meals, optional overnight accommodations $32 per night.  Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

September 25

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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