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The Coming Month
October 15-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Holy Faces: Traditional Icons of Our Lord, His Mother and the Saints” iconography exhibit, free. Information and library hours: 812-357-6401, 800-987-7311 or saintmeinrad.edu/library/library-hours.
October 18, 25, November 1
St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) Parish Center, St. Therese Room, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. SoulCore Rosary Workout, 6:30-7:15 p.m., prayer and exercise, free. Information: 317-727-1167, joane632003@yahoo.com or soulcore.com.
October 20
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
Our Lady of the Greenwood, 335 South Meridian St., Greenwood. Showing of Film UnPlanned, 7 p.m., for older teens and adults, rated R for subject matter, free. Information: 317-882-2152.
October 21
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.
Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan counties’ Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m., U.S. Sen. Todd Young, speaker, $27 adults, $22 high school or college students, register by Oct. 15. Information: 317-697-2441.
October 21, 28, November 4
St. Michael Parish, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. The Parables of Jesus Bible Study, Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m., offered by Guadalupe Bible college graduates, bring Bible, online option available, free. Information and registration: ljdarlene@gmail.com.
October 22
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters of Providence Founder’s Day Mass, 11 a.m., honoring St. Mother Theodore Guérin, masks required. Information: 812-535-2952 or jfrost@spsmw.org.
October 23
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
October 23-24
Prince of Peace Church, 413 E. 2nd St., Madison. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director of Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary, will celebrate Mass and share how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.
October 24, 31
Benedictine Conversations via GroupMe, 4 p.m. Sundays, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.
October 25
The Villages of Indiana online, Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, no fee. For more information or to register: 317 775-6500 or visit www.villageskids.org.
October 27
Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.
October 29
St. Pius X Parish, 720 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Evening of Reflection and Sacrament of Reconciliation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 5-9 p.m., provided in American Sign Language, Msgr. Glenn Nelson from the Deaf Apostolate of the Diocese of Rockford, Ill., presenting, includes talk, dinner and penance service, freewill donation accepted. Information and registration: 317-236-1448, ejeffries@archindy.org or cutt.ly/MsgrNelson.
October 30
Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, “Building Intercultural Competence for Disrupting Racism,” 10 a.m. Donna Grimes, speaking, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.
St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-11 a.m., benefiting ALFA program in northern Haiti, $30 with shirt, register by Oct. 15. Information and registration: 812-378-0697 or HaitiALFA@gmail.com.
November 2
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. All Souls Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
November 3
MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 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.
November 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, 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.
November 5-6
St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Rd., Nashville. Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., gifts, baked goods, decorated Christmas tree and gift basket silent auction, quilt raffle, gaming event, hot dog lunch available, free admission. Information: 812-988-2778, StAgnesNashville@gmail.com.
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General Announcements
None listed this week.
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Retreats and Programs
October 15-17
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr.,
St. Meinrad. Being Humble, Being Holy, retreat on
St. Benedict’s spiritual teachings, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 5th Annual Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., widows’ retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, Father James Farrell and Nancy Pinard presenting, $200 includes program, five meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private guestroom
with private bathroom. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
October 16
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center,
1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. My True Name:
A SoulCollage Retreat,
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kathy Perron presenting, includes lunch and materials, $75. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
October 17
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Faith, Travel & Religious Tour”: China, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Marie Pleiss presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
October 18, 25
Mount Saint Francis
Center for Spirituality,
101 St. Anthony Dr.,
Mt. St. Francis. “Brother Bob’s Bible Study,” Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., led by Andrew Hennessy, free. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/bible-study or 812-923-8817.
October 18-22
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.
October 29
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-934-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, 6-9 p.m. last Friday of each month, led by Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, includes painting supplies and snack, bring beverage, $40. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/painting-with-the-padre or 812-923-8817.
October 29-31
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Men’s Retreat: Pope Francis on Fraternity, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., two nights and five meals included, $220, commuters $130. Information and registration: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/mens-retreat or 812-923-8817.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Way: Healing Retreat for Male Survivors of Abuse, 3 p.m. Fri.-3 p.m. Sun., capped at 15 attendees, archdiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator Carla Hill and certified counselor and Victim Assistance Program Director for the Archdiocese of Atlanta Sue Stubbs presenting, $200 includes program, five meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private guestroom with private bathroom, scholarships available. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org. Retreat content or scholarship information: 317-236-1548, carlahill@archindy.org.
October 30
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith Thinkers Through the Ages, 9 a.m.-noon, second of five sessions (Nov. 6, 20, Dec. 4), $20 per session, register by Oct. 26. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.
November 1
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. “Brother Bob’s Bible Study,” Mondays 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., led by Andrew Hennessy, free. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/bible-study or 812-923-8817.
November 3
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Portraiture as Empathy: Drawing the Human Face, 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 6-8 p.m., three consecutive Wednesdays, bring supplies, couples, spouses, friends encouraged to attend, $25 per session. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/portraiture or 812-923-8817.
November 3, November 4
Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.
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