April 17, 2009

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The Coming Week

April 16-19

Cathedral High School, theater, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “A Year with Frog and Toad,” Thurs.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., tickets $10 and $15 per person. Information: 317-968-7436 or jselse@aol.com.

April 17

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, 6:30 a.m., followed by buffet breakfast, Lori Borgman, columnist, presenter, $14 member, $20 non-member. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Bartholomew School, gym, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Our Lady’s Teens for Life, movie night, Bella, 7 p.m. Information: 812-342-0755.

April 17-19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. Information: 317-888-1892 or jbradleylevine@msn.com.

April 18

Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Sixth annual Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, “Treasuring Womanhood,” 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Information: mariancenterofindianapolis.com or indianacatholicwomen.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Pro-Life Mass, Father Paul Landwerlen, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 317-465-0126.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 30 S. Downey Ave., Indianapolis. Spring dinner, 6-10 p.m. Information: 317-357-3316 or mfunk@ollindy.org.

Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. St. Lawrence Parish social, 6:30 p.m., dinner, $30 per person. Information: 317-590-6347 or ealtherr@me.com.

April 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tamarindo Foundation, spring coffee house, “Tamarindo Band,” 7-10 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W Georgia St., Indianapolis. Choir and handbells concert to benefit Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “Music for the Mind,” 7 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-767-7653 or www.namiindy.org.

Seton East, Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

St. Mary School, gymnasium, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Hispanic Ministry of Floyd, Clark and Harrison counties, Health Fair for Spanish-speaking people, 3-5 p.m. Information: 812-944-0527.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the new Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

April 21

Franciscan Hermitage, 3650 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. “Power of the Mind,” Franciscan Father Justin Belitz, presenter, 7:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-250-6888 or www.FrJustin-Hermitage.org.

April 21-May 26

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. Catholics Returning Home, six-week series, 7:30-9 p.m. Information: 317-291-7014.

April 23

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Card party, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Christian Leaders and Leadership lecture series, “Vision to Action: The Time Is Now,” 7 p.m. Information: 317-402-1636 or perigo5068@msn.com.

April 25

Williams Park, Brownsburg. St. Malachy Parish, “Walk with Haiti,” 5K walk, 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. walk, $25 per walker, $80 family. Information: 317-407-2384 or yaggykj@hotmail.com.

St. Maurice Parish, 8874 N. Harrison St., Napoleon. Spring smorgasbord, 4:30-7 p.m., $8 adults, $3 children 7-12, $1.50 children 3-6. Information: 812-852-4394.

April 28

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Teacher Recruitment Day, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-236-1430.

May 1

St. Francis Hospital, 8111 S. Emerson Ave., Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 7-9 p.m. Information: 317-462-2246.

May 2

Monastery of the Resurrection, Theresa Hall, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Carmelite Sisters, open house, 1-5 p.m., reservations due April 20. Information: 812-932-2075 or jalicemcgoff@yahoo.com.

May 3

Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. 175th anniversary Mass for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, 3 p.m., all are welcome.

St. Vincent Women’s Hospital, 8111 Township Line Road, Indianapolis. Couple to Couple League, Natural Family Planning class (NFP), 1-1:30 p.m. Information: 317-228-9276.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino Pilgrimage, “Mary’s Ark of the Covenant,” Benedictine Brother Matthew Mattingly, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 800-682-0988 or e-mail news@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 4

St. Francis Hospital, Cancer Center, 1201 Hadley Road, Mooresville. “Look Good, Feel Better,” free workshop for women battling cancer, noon-2 p.m. Information and registration: 317-782-4422.

May 6

Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel. St. Augustine Guild luncheon and style show, benefits Little Sisters of the Poor ministry at St. Augustine Home for the Aged in Indianapolis, 11 a.m., $35 per person. Reservations: 317-843-0524.

St. Mary Parish, 317 N. New Jersey 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: 317-370-1189.

May 7

Adam’s Mark Hotel, 2544 Executive Drive, Indianapolis. Associated Church Press convention, luncheon, noon, St. Joseph of Medaille Sister Helen Prejean, presenter, $30 per person. Information: 407-341-6615 or contactacp@aol.com.

May 9

Cardinal Ritter High School, 3360 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. “Where Dreams Come True,” ball, 6 p.m., $1,000 table of 10. Information: 317-924-4333.

Cathedral High School, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. One-woman show, “The Life of St. Catherine of Siena,” 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-968-7352.

St. Roch Parish, Family Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

May 12

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Pro-life Mass, 7 p.m., discussion on pro-life matters following Mass, Information: 812-623-8007.

May 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 1 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

May 16

St. Meinrad Archabbey, recreation field, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Tri-Parish Youth group TAC annual 5K run/walk, “Runnin’ with the Lord,” 6:30 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. race, $15 per person. Information: 812-431-7038.

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General Announcements

Monte Cassino pilgrimages to be held in May

Saint Meinrad Archabbey’s pilgrimages to honor the Blessed Mother at the Monte Cassino Shrine have been scheduled for the Sundays in May.

The pilgrimages begin with an opening hymn and a short sermon, followed by a rosary procession. The service ends with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speakers and topics for the pilgrimages are:

  • May 3—Br. Matthew Mattingly, O.S.B., “Mary, Ark of the Covenant.”
  • May 10—Fr. Noël Mueller, O.S.B., “Mary, Mother of the Poor.”
  • May 17—Br. John Glasenapp, O.S.B., Mary, Mother of the Church.”
  • May 24—Fr. Sean Hoppe, O.S.B., “Mary, Believer of God’s Promise.”
  • May 31—Br. Christian Raab, O.S.B., “Mary and the Mystery of Pentecost.”

Services begin at 2 p.m. CDT. The public is invited.

The Monte Cassino Shrine is located one mile east of the Archabbey on State Highway 62 in St. Meinrad.

For more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at 812-357-6501. †

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Retreats and Programs

April 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. Earth Day celebration, 9-11:30 a.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Center, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Saturday Morning at the Dome,” Benedictine Sister Karen Joseph, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35 includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 812-367-1411 or spirituality@thedome.org.

April 24

Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre, 31 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Office for Pro-Life Ministry seminar, “Pregnancy Loss and Unresolved Grief,” Theresa Burke, Ph.D., presenter, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1569 or parthur@archindy.org.

April 27-May 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Retreat for permanent deacons and their wives, “Praying the Easter Way,” Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

April 28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Morning for Moms, “The Holy Spirit: My Friend and Companion,” 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

April 30

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Fifth annual Caregivers Day, “Seeking Serenity, Step by Step,” 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $50 per person, includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “You Remember First Fridays,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 1-3 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437.

May 1-3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics, “Being and Belonging,” Franciscan Father Dan Davis, presenter. Information: 317-545-7681.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. “Serenity Retreat.” Information: 812-923-8817.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “From Our Hands to Our Hearts: Praying the Rosary,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 1-3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House and archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, “Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics,” Dominican Father Dan Davis, presenter, $150 per person. Information: 317-545-7681.

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