November 12, 2021

Events Calendar

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The Coming Month

November 15

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

November 15, 22, 29

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.

November 17

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

November 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.

St. Michael Parish, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. The Parables of Jesus Bible Study, Thursdays (except Nov. 25), 1-2:30 p.m., offered by Guadalupe Bible college graduates, bring Bible, online option available, free. Information and registration: ljdarlene@gmail.com.

November 19

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Monica Kelsey, founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes, presenter, 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 Nov.16. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

November 20

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, “Voting Rights: What Are Our Responsibilities as Catholics?” 10 a.m., Indiana Catholic Conference executive director Angela Espada, J.D., speaking, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Most Precious Infants Prayer Vigil for Life, 8:30 a.m. Mass, then prayer partners will carpool to Clinic for Women at 3607 W. 16th St. for vigil. Information: eric@romancatholicgentleman.com.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Celebrate Marriage presents Celebrate Covenant with Ryan Siebert, 6:30-9 p.m., dinner and entertainment with magician and entertainer Ryan Siebert, $40 per couple, register by Nov. 14. Information and registration 317-489-1557 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

November 20-21

Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese), multiple locations. Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., German heritage market, antiques, food, wine, live Glockenspiel, marionette theater, free Evansville Philharmonic conert, free tours of the Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery Immaculate Conception, shuttle service to all six Christkindlmarkt sites. Information: 800-968-4578 or ferdinandchristkindlmarkt.com.

St. Simon the Apostle Church, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Joseph Moriarty, rector 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.

November 21

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Parish Life Center gym, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Christmas Bazaar, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., more than 20 exhibitors, craft and holiday booths, handmade items, white elephant, chili and beans with ham soup and corn bread luncheon, free admission. Information: 317-784-6860 or p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.

November 21, 28

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.

November 24

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.

November 25

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Rd., Fishers, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Free Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 317-517-4256.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Thanksgiving Day Mass and Food Blessing, 9 a.m., bring a food item to be blessed. Information: 317-257-4297 or bulletin@saintmatt.org.

November 27

St. Louis Parish, 3 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Batesville Deanery Adoration Summit, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mass at 11 a.m., lunch provided, talks by Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, Father Daniel Mahan, Father Michael Keucher and Father Jonathan Meyer, free. Registration: All Saints Parish Office, 812-576-4302.

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Evening of Music and Reflection, 6 p.m., featuring St. Matthew choir and instrumentalists, activities for children age 4 to second grade during program, babysitting available, refreshments available after program, free. Information: 317-257-4297 or bulletin@saintmatt.org.

November 29

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.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. SHIP (Singles Hoping Involved Partnership), 6:30-8:30 p.m., fellowship ministry for singles ages 45 and older, Euchre tournament and Mexican snack pitch-in, free. Information: martinlow8@cs.com or 317-826-6000.

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General Announcements 

Virtual Meeting with African Catholics in the archdiocese to be held on Nov. 21

The archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry will sponsor a virtual meeting for African Catholics in the archdiocese via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Nov. 21.

All are invited to join in this meeting, the primary purpose of which is to hear from people in the archdiocese who identify as African Catholics—regardless of where they were born—regarding what they want and need from their parishes and pastoral leaders.

There are more than 25 African countries represented within the archdiocese’s African Catholic population. One of the goals of the Black Catholic Ministry is to work with the African Catholic community and the pastoral leaders in their parishes to assist in making parishes more welcoming to them. The objective is to motivate and engage both African Catholics and their parishes toward engaging each other, serving each other and addressing the needs of each other.

Registration is requested in advance at cutt.ly/AFRCatholics21.

For more information, contact Pearlette Springer at pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

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Retreats and Programs

November 12

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.

November 12 and/or 13 or 12-13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Owl Prowl and Migratory Bird Walk, 6-10 p.m. owl hike, $25 includes dinner, presentation, owl hike, ends with bonfire and s’mores; Sat. 8-11 a.m. $25 includes breakfast and two bird walks; $120 overnight package includes all meals and activities listed above plus lodging. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/migratory-birds or 812-923-8817.

November 12-14

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.

November 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Gratitude, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $30. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org//pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Intimacy and Languages of Love, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, $25 or $40 with CEUs. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Faith, Travel & Religious Tour”: Kenya, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Andre Burkhart presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Popular Stories from the Gospel of John, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

November 20

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $50 includes lunch. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts or 812-923-8817.

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, fourth of five sessions (Dec. 4), $20 per session, register by Nov. 16. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

November 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Popular Stories from the Gospel of John, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

November 20

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. With Grateful Hearts, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenting, $50 includes lunch. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/with-grateful-hearts or 812-923-8817.

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, fourth of five sessions (Dec. 4), $20 per session, register by Nov. 16. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

November 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 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: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

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 26

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.

November 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Come to the Manger Advent Retreat, 6-9:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell presenting $45, includes dinner. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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.

December 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent with St. Joseph Day of Reflection with Father Jim Farrell, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $45 includes continental breakfast, lunch, program, and Mass. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

Dec. 1, Dec. 2

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.

December 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent with St. Joseph Evening of Reflection with Father Jim Farrell, 5:30-9 p.m., $45 includes light dinner, program, and Mass. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

December 4

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, fifth of five sessions, $20 per session, register by Dec. 1. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

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