February 26, 2021

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The Coming Month

March 3

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.

March 4

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Re-Defining Power Struggle,” 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

The Eucharist Source and Summit of Faith, through Old Testament and the Gospels, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., third of six stand-alone sessions (March 11, 18, and 25), led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com.

March 5

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Fr. Rick Ginther, celebrant, 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 bilingual 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: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, Fridays through march 19 (March 12 and 19), 5-7:30 p.m., take out only, includes baked or fried fish, oysters and shrimp, two sides, adult dinners $7.50-$9.50, children’s dinners $3-$5. Information: parish.office@stanthony-clarksville.com or 812-282-2290.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Knights of Columbus #15712, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry, Fridays during Lent and Holy Week (March 12, 19, 26, April 2), 5 p.m. until supplies last, includes fish sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, dessert, $10. Information: kofc115712info@gmail.com or 317-485-5102.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union Street, Indianapolis. Praying the Stations with St. John XXIII, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

March 6

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

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.

March 9

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.

March 11

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Control Issues,” 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

The Eucharist, Source and Summit of Faith, through Old Testament and the Gospels, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., fourth  of six stand-alone sessions (March 18, and 25), led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com.

March 12

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, Fridays through March 19, 5-7:30 p.m., take out only, includes baked or fried fish, oysters and shrimp, two sides, adult dinners $7.50-$9.50, children’s dinners $3-$5. Information: parish.office@stanthony-clarksville.com or 812-282-2290.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Knights of Columbus #15712, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry, Fridays during Lent and Holy Week (March 19, 26, April 2), 5 p.m. until supplies last, includes fish sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, dessert, $10. Information: kofc115712info@gmail.com or 317-485-5102.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union Street, Indianapolis. Praying the Stations with St. John XXIII, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

St. Jude School, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. St. Jude Fish Fry Drive-Thu, hosted by Boy Scout Troop 51, 4-7 p.m., menu includes fish filets, grilled cheese, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, green beans with potatoes and soda or bottled water, free will donation. Information 317-753-0866 or haggnjos0123@gmail.com.

March 17

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

March 18

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.

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

The Eucharist, Source and Summit of Faith, through Old Testament and the Gospels, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., fifth of six stand-alone sessions (March 25), led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com.

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Listening Beyond the Words,” 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

March 19

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Men’s Club Annual Fish Fry, 5-7:30 p.m., take out only, includes baked or fried fish, oysters and shrimp, two sides, adult dinners $7.50-$9.50, children’s dinners $3-$5. Information: parish.office@stanthony-clarksville.com or 812-282-2290.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Knights of Columbus #15712, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry, Fridays during Lent and Holy Week (March 26, April 2), 5 p.m. until supplies last, includes fish sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, dessert, $10. Information: kofc115712info@gmail.com or 317-485-5102.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union Street, Indianapolis. Praying the Stations with St. John XXIII, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

March 25

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, “Personality Difference,” 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays through May 20, viewing all sessions recommended but not required, no registration needed, free. Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

The Eucharist, Source and Summit of Faith, through Old Testament and the Gospels, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., sixth of six stand-alone sessions, led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com.

March 26

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Knights of Columbus #15712, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry, Fridays during Lent and Holy Week (April 2), 5 p.m. until supplies last, includes fish sandwich, steak fries, coleslaw, dessert, $10. Information: kofc115712info@gmail.com or 317-485-5102.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union Street, Indianapolis. Praying the Stations with St. John XXIII, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-638-5551.

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General Announcements 

Franciscan Sisters offer weekly virtual Lenten ‘I AM’ series in March

The Oldenburg Franciscan Center of the Sisters of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis in Oldenburg is offering a virtual Lenten series called “I AM” via Zoom from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursdays in March.

The series explores several of Christ’s “I am” statements in the Gospel and what they mean for individuals today.

The dates and topics are:

  • March 4: “I AM the Bread of Life”
  • March 11: “I AM the Light of the World”
  • March 18: “I AM the Good Shepherd”
  • March 25: “I AM the Resurrection and the Life”

The cost is $55 for all sessions, or $15 for individual sessions. For more information or to register, go to cutt.ly/IAMSeries or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

 

‘The Third Option’ skills-based virtual group sessions help build better marriages

“The Third Option” virtual series for married couples of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Diocese of Lafayette, Ind., is available most Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. through May 20. The sessions are free, and no registration is required.

The series can be used as marriage enrichment or as crisis intervention. Couples may choose to join all or specific sessions.

The title of the series comes from hurting couples often seeing only two options: painful endurance or divorce. But there is a third option: reconciliation.

The dates and topics for the spring sessions are:

  • March 4: Re-Defining Power Struggle
  • March 11: Control Issues
  • March 18: Listening Beyond the Words
  • March 25: Personality Differences
  • April 8: Childhood Issues and Emotional Baggage
  • April 15: Handling Anger Constructively
  • April 22: Speaking the Truth in Love
  • April 29: How to Fight Fair and Conflict Resolution
  • May 6: Feelings and the Hurt Spiral
  • May 13: Forgiveness and Repair
  • April 20: Rebuilding Trust

To join a session, go to carmelthirdoption.org/web and click on link at top of page. For more information, go to carmelthirdoption.org/web or contact Keith Ingram at kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

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Retreats and Programs

February 24-March 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, Pump House Studio, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Watercolor 101, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m., learn basic watercolor techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring watercolor paper, easels and drawing tables provided, watercolors available for purchase, $20 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

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-March 25

Lenten Letting Go Series, on Zoom, session one of six stand-alone sessions (March 4, 11, 18, 25), sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $100 for six sessions or $20 per individual session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

March 4

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, www.spsmw.org/event.

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, third of six stand-alone sessions (March 11, 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, register by March 1. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

Lenten Letting Go Series, on Zoom, session three of six stand-alone sessions (March 11, 18, 25), sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $20. Registration:

March 4-7

Retrouvaille Weekend via Zoom, sponsored by Retrouvaille Indy, for couples in struggling marriages. Registration: www.helpourmarriage.org or email retrouindy@gmail.com.

March 4-25

Lenten IAM Series: I AM the Bread of Life, on Zoom, session one of four stand-alone sessions (March 11, 18, 25), sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonard, Theologian, presenting, $15 per session, $55 for all sessions. Information and registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

March 6

Contemplative Prayer, on Zoom, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presiding, 3-4:30 p.m., freewill donation. Information and registration: center@oldenburgosf.com.

March 8

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes room to use for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 9

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.

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

March 11

Scriptures of Lent/Spring virtual study via Zoom, fourth of six stand-alone sessions (March 18 and 25), offered by Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 6:15-7:45 p.m., $5/session, $25 for all six, register by March 8. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event.

Lenten Letting Go Series, on Zoom, session four of six stand-alone sessions (March 18, 25), sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $20. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Lenten IAM Series: I AM the Light of the World, on Zoom, session two of four stand-alone sessions (March 18, 25), sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan Erlanbaugh Gaddis, Parish Nurse, presenting, $15 per session. Information and registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

March 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Lessons Learned through Loss and Lament, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, Judy Ribar and Tina Ridge presenting, $50 includes lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Hayley Mosson presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 16

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

March 18

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

Lenten Letting Go Series, on Zoom, session five of six stand-alone sessions (March 25), sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $20. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Lenten IAM Series: I AM the Good Shepherd, on Zoom, session three of four stand-alone sessions (March 25), sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Delouise Menges, Teacher & Pastoral Minister, presenting, $15 per session. Information and registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

March 19-21

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sacred Rhythms of Prayer, 9 a.m. Fri. - 1 p.m. Sun., Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner and Patty Moor facilitating, $250 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. On the Way to the Tomb, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell presenting, $200 per person, $400 per married couple, includes program, five meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private guestroom with private bathroom. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 23

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

March 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Introduction to Spiritual Direction, 5-9 p.m., free, includes program and light supper. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 25

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

Lenten Letting Go Series, on Zoom, last of six stand-alone sessions, sponsored by Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $20. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Lenten IAM Series: I AM the Resurrection and the Life, on Zoom, session four of four stand-alone sessions, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dr. Jennifer Profitt, presenting, $15 per session. Information and registration: center@oldenburgosf.com or oldenburgfranciscancenter.org/programs.html.

March 26

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

March 26-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Walking with Christ, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., Father Steve Banet presenting, $200 per person, $400 per married couple, includes program, five meals, snacks and two overnight stays in private guestroom with private bathroom. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 27

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “One, the Cross that We Share:” Preparing for Holy Week, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen presenter, $50 includes lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

March 28

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Labyrinth Walking: An Ancient Tool for a New Time, 1:30-3:30 p.m., $10, register by March 25, limited spaces available. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/event

March 30-April 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Holy Week Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 30

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Combating Racism: A Spiritual Journey, sixth of six stand-alone sessions, 7-8:30 p.m., Mary Beth Riner presenting, $25. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

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Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Triduum Retreat, 4:30 p.m. Thurs. - 1 p.m. Sun., includes room and meals, $350. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 2

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Good Friday Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 6

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., first of four stand-alone sessions (April 13, 20 and 27), Benedictine Sister Kathleen Yeadon presenting, $90 for series, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 7-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtim Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 10

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day (or Weekend) of Peace, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitator, $50 includes lunch, $75 additional for overnight and one meal. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 13

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., second of four stand-alone sessions (April 13, 20 and 27), Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell presenting, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being at Home as a Young Adult in the Church, retreat for young adults, Benedictine Brother Simon Herrmann presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 17

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage at the Mount, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, presenter, $50 includes lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 20

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., third of four stand-alone sessions (April 13, 20 and 27), Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner presenting, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Lectio Divina: Praying with the Bible, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50, $75 additional for overnight and one meal. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 26-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Conversation with St. Paul Regarding the Trials of Pastoral Ministry, retreat for priests, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., third of four stand-alone sessions (April 13, 20 and 27), Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell presenting, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 30

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 30-May 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITRetreat or 317-545-7681, must also complete “Tobit Required Info Sheet” at cutt.ly/TOBITForm and email to jburger@archindy.org. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50 includes box lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 11

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 fee of $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 13

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Delightful Duccio: An Artist Retreat, part of a series of artist retreats (Michelangelo, Raphael, Fra. Angelico, Van Gogh), Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 15

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Mother’s Beads, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., history of the rosary, rosary creation, Benedictine Sister Nicolette Etienne and Kathy Willis facilitating, includes supplies and lunch, $60, limit 20 participants, early registration recommended. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/retreats-programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Peace, the Benedictine Way, retreat on rule of St. Benedict in everyday life, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 21-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Music for the End of Time, includes live and recorded concerts, Benedictine Father Jeremy King facilitating, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 East 56th St., Indianapolis. The Way, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., healing retreat for male survivors of abuse, Carla Hill, archdiocesan victims assistance coordinator, and Sue Stubbs, Director Victim Assistance Program for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, presenting, max of 15 people, $200 per person, includes program, five meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private guestroom with private bathroom. Registration: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

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