November 8, 2019

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

November 9

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar, gifts, baskets, fall and Christmas décor, baked and canned goods, candy, wood items, wreaths, cards, country cupboard, lunch available, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free admission. Information: 913-832-8470.

Huber’s Orchard and Winery, Plantation Hall, 19815 Huber Road, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, doors open 5:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. reverse raffle, $25 per person. Information, event and raffle tickets: www.stecharities.org/reverse-raffle, 812-949-7305, info@stecharities.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Celebrate Fun “Game Day,” sponsored by the Celebrate Marriage Ministry, 6:30-9 p.m., sports-themed attire suggested. Reservations through Nov. 3: $20 per couple includes dinner, beer and wine available for purchase. Tickets and information:  bit.ly/2mZdAZK (case sensitive), 317-489-1557, olgmarriage@gmail.com.

November 10

St. Susanna Parish, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Women’s Club Christmas Auction, items for Christmas decorating, preparation and gifting, complimentary refreshments, 1 p.m., free admission. Information: jarnette@saintsusanna.com, 317-836-3333.

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-627-7729 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.

November 11-December 16

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Divorce and Beyond Support Group, sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, six consecutive Mondays, for men and women who are separated or going through divorce, all faiths welcome, 7-9 p.m., $30 includes materials. Registration: bit.ly/36ozBn9. Information: Gabriela Ross, 317-592-4007, gross@archindy.org.     

November 12

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Be Light” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

November 13

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. Reboot!, founder and president of Real Life Catholic Chris Stefanick presenting, suitable for ages 12 and older, 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets at St. Paul Catholic Center or online: bit.ly/2kTpvYh. Information: Bridget McIntyre, 812-339-5561, bmcintyre@hoosiercatholic.org.

St. Thomas Church, 4625 Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. University of Notre Dame Hesburgh Lecture: “What Race is and What it is Not,” University of Notre Dame anthropology professor and author Dr. Agustin Fuentes presenting, 7 p.m., reception to follow in the Bethany Room, reservations not required, freewill offerings accepted, child care available. Information: www.staindy.org (under News and Events), 317-253-1461, ctaylor@stainyd.org.

November 14

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Jeff Utzinger presenting, founder of the sudden cardiac arrest awareness social callout “Be Like Bill,” Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $15 members, $21 non-members. Register by noon on Nov. 13. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

November 14-15

St. Michael-St. Gabriel Elementary School, 3352 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Musical performance of Aladdin, Jr., presented by eighth-grade class, proceeds benefit class trip, 7 p.m., $5 per person, ages 5 and younger free, tickets available at school office and at the door. Information: 317-926-0516, lcleary@archindy.org.

November 15

Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. First Gold Mass for Society of Catholic Scientists, all Catholic scientists and students welcome, includes special blessing for Catholic scientists, 5:15 p.m., fellowship to follow. RSVP requested for planning purposes: www.facebook.com/events/549067002569868. Information: Paul Giesting, giesting@alumni.nd.edu, 574-386-1482.

November 16

St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Ladies Guild Christmas Bazaar, crafts, cheese balls, baked goods, nuts, quilt raffle, holiday décor, toys, chili lunch available for purchase, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 765-653-5678.

St. Rita Parish, Father Bernard Strange Spiritual Life Center, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Jazz Brunch, in honor of St. Rita Parish 100th Anniversary Celebration and Veterans Day, sponsored by the St. Rita and St. Bridget Alumni Association, music by Rodney Strepp and Co., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 per person. Reservations preferred; walk-ins welcome. Reservations and information, 317-297-0644.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Feast of Our Lady of Providence Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org,   www.spsmw.org/events.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Third Saturday of the month, Mass at 8:30 a.m. followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and rosary at a local abortion center, concluding between 10:30-10:45 a.m., with continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain. Information: peggygeis@att.net.

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. Annual Archdiocesan Corrections Ministry Conference: The Face of Corrections Ministry, author and advocate for the abolition of the death penalty St. Joseph Sister Helen Prejean presenting, for clergy, parish teams, lay volunteers and those in correction professions, 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. program, lunch provided, freewill offering accepted. Register by Nov. 11: www.archindy.org/corrections. Information: Keri Carroll, 317-236-1521, kcarroll@archindy.org.

November 18

St. Mark Parish Cenacle House, 6118 Smock St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, 5: 30-7 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org.

November 19

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Abide” Adoration Service, sponsored by Catalyst Catholic, 7-8 p.m., every third Tues. of the month, featuring guest speaker, praise band, silence and confessions, child care available. Information and child care reservations: Chris Rogers, chris@nadyouth.org, 812-923-8355.

November 20

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Evening of Spiritual Renewal, Rwandan holocaust survivor Immaculée Llibagiza speaking, 4:30 p.m. confessions, 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by heavy hors d’oeurves and presentation, free. Registration requested by Nov. 18: www.stluke.org/church-news. Information: 317-259-4373, dschafer@stluke.org.

November 21

Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by Catholic Charities, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: Monica Woodsworth, 317-261-3378, mwoodsworth@archindy.org.

St. Joseph Church, 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.

November 23

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joseph Campus, 2605 St. Joe Road W. Sellersburg. “Christmas on the Hill” Craft Show, 45 craft booths, homemade apple dumplings, chili, hot dogs, cash and quilt raffle, 50/50, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Lawrence Parish, Fr. Conen Hall (basement of gymnasium), 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Overview of the Gospel of Matthew, Sandra Hartlieb presenting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 per person or $15 each for two who register together, lunch included. Registration preferred by Nov. 18, walk-ins welcome. Mail check made out to St. Lawrence Parish to address listed above. Information: 317-327-5925, shartlieb@saintlawrence.net.

November 23-24

St. Margaret Mary Parish, 2405 S. 7th St., Terre Haute. Holiday Craft Fair, Sat. 9 a.m-3 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., free admission. Information: 812-232-3512, mcoad@smmth.org.

November 24

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Parish Life Center Gymnasium, 21 N. 16th St., Beech Grove. Altar Society Christmas Bazaar, 20 exhibitors, craft, holiday and white elephant booths, handmade items, raffles, noon-4:30 p.m.; chili, ham and bean soup with cornbread, baked goods and desserts served 12:30-4 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860, p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.

November 25

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Serra Club Dinner Meeting, rosary 5:40 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., presentation on parish vocation ministry by Serra USA Council VP of Vocations Ann Roat, $15. Information: 317-748-1478, smclaughlin@holyspirit.cc.

November 28

Harp Commons on the Square, J St., Bedford. Thanksgiving Day Run for Hope, 5K and one-mile family walk benefiting Becky’s Place Shelter for Women and Children, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. start. 5K registration: $20 adults and $15 18 years and younger; fun walk $10 per person. T-shirts available through Nov. 15 for $12. Registration and brochure: www.beckysplacebedford.org. Information: Corrina Hayes,  chayes@ccbin.org, 812-275-5773.

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, Craig Willy Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers (Lafayette Diocese). Free Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, rolls, dessert, all are welcome. Information: 317-517-4256.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Thanksgiving Day Mass with food blessing, 9 a.m. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.

November 30

St. Malachy School Cafeteria, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. “Blessed is She” Brunch, potluck, small- and large-group time and prayer, 9:30 a.m.-noon, no charge, register by Nov. 28. Information and registration: bit.ly/321yqY3.

December 1

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Music and Reflection, featuring vocals and instrumentalists, free devotional books, all ages welcome, refreshments to follow in café, 6 p.m. Information: 317-257-4297, bulletin@saintmatt.org.

December 2

Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. Senior Discount Day, every Tuesday, 30 percent off clothing, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ministry supports Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry and Changing Lives Forever program. Information: 317-687-8260.

Ritz Charles, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel (Lafayette Diocese). Indiana Right to Life Christmas Gala, proceeds benefit, Indiana Right to Life Education Fund, lead actress of movie Unplanned Ashley Bratcher speaking, 6:30 p.m., $50 per person, $400 table of eight, reservations requested but not required, walk-ins welcome. Reservations, program advertising rates and sponsorship opportunities: www.irtl.org/gala. Information: Mary Williams, mwilliams@irtl.org, 317-413-9123.  

December 4

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 p.m. Information:  317-243-0777.

December 5

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian, Indianapolis. “An Evening of Lights” Tree Lighting and Prayer Service, sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, (optional) 5:15 p.m. Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral across from Catholic Center, 6 p.m., doors open, 6:30 p.m. tree lighting and prayer service with reception to follow, free admission, for a $10 or more donation attendees can dedicate a luminaria in memory of a loved one. Reservations requested by Nov. 28: www.archindy.org/ccf, click on Events. Information: ccf@archindy.org, 317-236-1503.

December 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father Rick Ginther presiding, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

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 9 p.m., sacrament of Reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.

December 7

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteer Opportunity, ages 12-18, sharing time and talent with retired Providence sisters, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (first of several teen volunteer opportunities through April 2020). Registration and parent/guardian waver: www.spsmw.org/event/teen-volunteer-opportunity/all  Information: Providence Sister Joni Luna, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Sisters of Providence Motherhouse Grounds, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, wagon rides, visit Santa, sing-along, miniature Christmas village and more, 1-4:30 p.m., $5 per person, children age 3 and younger free, no registration required. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org,   www.spsmw.org/events.

December 7-8

St. Mary Church, 512 N. Perkins St., Rushville. Rush County Chorale Christmas Concert, directed by David Down, motets, hymns, carols and brass ensemble featuring Rushville native Terri (Wiley) Ewigleben on trumpet, Sat. 7 p.m. and Sun. 2:30 p.m., $5 tickets available at the door or from any chorale member. Information: Carolyn Sorber, 765-561-4958, rushcountychorale@gmail.com.

December 8

St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-627-7729 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.

December 10

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Be Light” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

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General Announcements 

Volunteers who love giving life a hand needed to help with Birthline

Birthline, an archdiocesan pro-life ministry that assists struggling pregnant women and mothers of infants by providing them donated clothes, bottles, blankets, diapers and other items, is in need of volunteers to either help from home with its telephone hotline or to help at its office located in the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis. There is also a need for a handyman.

To help this ministry support mothers who choose life, volunteers are needed for the following roles:

• Telephone Helpline: Helpline volunteers work from home and have client calls routed to their home phone or cell phone. Volunteers serve from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 1-4:30 p.m. on weekdays about every other week. Volunteers gather information from the client, enter it into a networked computer program and schedule client visits. Calls usually last from 5-15 minutes. Volunteers are provided in-home training. At least nine volunteers are currently needed.

• Catholic Center volunteers: Volunteers work 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays or Wednesdays (Wednesday volunteers are especially needed). Tasks include sorting and creating outfits from donated clothes, creating layettes of needed items for expecting mothers, greeting and helping clients. Volunteers must be able to walk up and down stairs and to stand for much of their shift. Those wanting to make layettes must be able to lift 15-20-pound containers of clothes.

• Handyman: A handyman is needed at the Catholic Center on Mondays or Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to make sure donated baby equipment is clean and in working order, and to help carry layettes and other items to clients’ cars. Need to be able to carry 15-20-pound bags of clothes and sometimes baby equipment.

For more information, call Brie Anne Varick, coordinator of the archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity, at 800-382-9836, ext. 1543, or 317-236-1543, or e-mail beichhorn@archindy.org.

 

Free violin and piano concert planned at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Nov. 17

A duo recital featuring violinist Alfred Abel and pianist Dr. Diane Earle will be held in St. Bede Hall at Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, at 3 p.m. CT on Nov. 17.

Abel is a visiting violin artist, and Earle is an artist-in-residence at Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Ky. They have performed together for 12 years and have performed at Saint Meinrad numerous times.

The concert will feature compositions by Joachim Raff, Max Bruch and Franz Schubert.

The program is free and open to the public.

Parking is available in the Guest House and student parking lots.

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

For updates on the day of the performance, call 812-357-6611.

 

Unplanned actress Ashley Bratcher is keynote at Indiana Right to Life Christmas Gala on Dec. 3

Ashley Bratcher, the actress and pro-life activist who played the role of Abby Johnson in the 2019 film Unplanned, will be the featured keynote at the Indiana Right to Life Christmas Gala at the Ritz Charles,

12156 N. Meridian St., in Carmel (Lafayette Diocese), at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.

Tickets are $50 per person, and a table of eight is $400.

Online registration is requested at www.irtl.org.

For more information, including program advertising and sponsorship opportunities, contact Mary Williams by e-mail at mwilliams@irtl.org or call 317-413-9123.

 

Film on St. Faustina and Divine Mercy image to show in theaters again on Dec. 2

Due to the overwhelming attendance at the Oct. 28 national showing of the film Faustina: Love and Mercy and demand for another viewing opportunity, the film will again be shown in select theaters nationwide on Dec. 2.

The two-hour docudrama presents previously unknown facts and recently disclosed documents that shed new light on the Divine Mercy image revealed by Christ during a 1931 apparition to St. Faustina Kowalska in Poland.

Aided by scientific analysis, the film reveals conclusions drawn from a comparison of the Divine Mercy image and the Shroud of Turin.

Re-created scenes between St. Faustina and her confessor, Father Michael Sopoko, trace the origins of the image, the birth of the devotion to Divine Mercy and its spread throughout the world despite its initial ban by the Catholic Church.

For more information and a complete list of theatres and showtimes, visit www.fathomevents.com/events/faustina-love-and-mercy.

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Retreats and Programs

November 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Biblical Wisdom: What is it? Where can it be found?, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mary Magdalene as the Model of Easter Faith: What Happened in the Garden in the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, Conventual Franciscan Father Steven McMichael presenting, Fri. 6 p.m. through end of 10 a.m. Mass Sun., $215 includes four meals and private room. Information or to register: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/retreat-offerings,  812-923-8817.

November 16

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, register by Nov. 13.  Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

November 18-21

Sisters of St. Benedict, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Hospitality Center, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (Evansville Diocese). Directed Retreat for Oblates and Others, Mon. 7 p.m.- Thurs. 10 a.m., $325 includes meals, private room and spiritual direction sessions. Registration: www.thedome.org/events. Information: Dawn Schnell, 812-367-1411, ext. 7345, dschnell@thedome.org.     

November 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds. Depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 cold plate dinner when available.  Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, register by Nov. 16.  Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

November 20

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday at the Woods: Dementia Basics and Helpful Tips, Katie Harish presenting, 1:30-3:30 p.m., freewill offering. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia: Approach is Everything, Elizabeth Collins presenting, 6-8 p.m., $15, register by Nov. 18. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

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

November 21

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

November 23

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Advent Gathering of Light and Hope, for individuals and families, prayer, activities and Mass, Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Peterson and Judy Ribar presenting, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., $25 per person, $50 for couples and families with children, includes lunch. Information: 812-923-8817.

November 29-December 1

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Preparing the Way: An Advent Retreat, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

December 2

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, Mary Anderson Center for the Arts, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, (Dec. 9 and 16), 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., learn about Scripture, saints and liturgical seasons. Information: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/registration, 812-923-8817.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Make Ready the Way Advent Program, Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore presenting, 6-8:45 p.m., $45 includes dinner. Information and registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 4, December 5

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, choose between 9:30 a.m. first Wed. of the month or 6:30 p.m. first Thurs. of the month, Providence Sister Rosemay Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

December 6

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Celebration, stories by Then Something Wondrous Happened author and Criterion reporter John Shaughnessy; music by singer and songwriter Francesca LaRosa Rohrer; reflection by songwriter and Bishop Chatard High School (Indianapolis) teacher Brian Shaughnessy, 5:30-9 p.m., $40 includes light supper. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 10

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. What Would Merton Say?, Vanessa Hurst presenting, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $70. Information and registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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

December 17-20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes breakfast and lunch, room to use throughout the day, access to common areas and grounds. Depending on availability, overnight stay costs additional $28, $9 cold plate dinner when available. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, www.archindy.org/fatima.

December 19

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 8

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday at the Woods: Dementia Basics and Helpful Tips, Katie Harish presenting, 1:30-3:30 p.m., freewill offering. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Dementia: Approach is Everything, Katie Harish presenting, 6-8 p.m., $15, register by Jan. 6. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 8, January 9

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, Wed., 9:30 a.m. or  Thurs., 6:30 p.m., Providence Sister Rosemay Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 11

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 10 a.m.-noon, $10, register by Nov. 13.  Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 14

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Coffee with the Mystics, Providence Sister Jan Craven presenting, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $10, register by Nov. 16.  Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

January 16

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 5, February 6

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art to Lift your Spirit!, choose between 9:30 a.m. first Wed. of the month or 6:30 p.m. first Thurs. of the month, Providence Sister Rosemay Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Contact Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952 to request a brochure. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

February 20

Providence Hall, Havlick Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Memory Café, 2-4 p.m., third Thursday of the month, for those living with moderate dementia, caregivers and friends, Katie Harish presenting, freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.

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