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The Coming Month

March 2

St. Louis School, 17 E. St. Louis Pl., Batesville. Kindergarten Roundup, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., registration event for kindergarten for children reaching age 5 by Aug. 1, bring birth certificate, baptismal record (if applicable) and immunization records. Information and registration appointment: cutt.ly/SLK22signup or 812-934-3310.

March 4

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

March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joseph Campus, 2605 St. Joe Rd. West, Sellersburg. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., dine in or drive-through, fried or baked fish, fried shrimp, baked potato, French fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese or baked beans, fish sandwich $7, sandwich and fries $9, dinners $12. Information: 812-246-2512.

All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Rd., Guilford. Lenten Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m., includes hand-breaded cod, French fries, green beans, mac and cheese, coleslaw, applesauce, cheese pizza, drink, dessert, $12 adult, $6 children. Information: 812-576-4302 or emilyalig.asp@gmail.com.

March 5

Concordia Lutheran Church, 305 Howard Road., Greenwood. Euchre Tournament benefiting Care Net pregnancy centers,

12:30 p.m., sponsored by Right to Life Johnson and Morgan counties, bring a package of diapers, light refreshments, $150 to winning team, $50 to runners-up. Information: 317-697-2441, ebrookehaskins@gmail.com.

March 8

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

March 9, 23

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.

March 12

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Teen Volunteering Opportunity, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,

ages 12-18, assist with retired Providence Sisters. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 16

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

March 17

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. Information: 317-244-9002.

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

March 18

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, 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 March 15. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

March 19

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. Marriage on Purpose—Rediscovering Joy and Sanctity in Marriage, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored by St. Malachy’s FIAT Marriage Ministry, authors of Three Secrets to Holiness in Marriage Dan and Amber DeMatte presenting, $50 per couple, $30 for individuals. Information and registration: cutt.ly/stmalachyFSG or 317-852-3195.

March 21

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.

March 26

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.

March 26-27

St. Gabriel Church, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5:30 p.m. Mass, Sun. 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talk on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

March 27

St. Brigid of Ireland Church, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Bruté Weekend, 8:15 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary spiritual director Father Daniel Bedel, talk on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

April 1

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.

April 1-2

Planned Parenthood, 8590 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis. Indiana Knights of Columbus Vigil for Life, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sat. 7 a.m., Archbishop Charles C. Thompson leading rosary and Stations of the Cross 7 p.m. Information: life@indianakofc.org or 317-223-4892.

April 9

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Avenue, Beech Grove. Called to Love: Lenten Morning of Reflection for Women, 9 a.m.-noon, sponsored by archdiocesan Catholic Charities-Social Concerns ministry, free, register by April 8. Information and registration: 317-236-1401, tchamblee@archindy.org or cutt.ly/CtL2022.

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General Announcements 

Men invited to St. Joan of Arc Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast on March 12

A Men’s Lenten Prayer Breakfast will be held at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., in Indianapolis, from 8-11 a.m. on March 12.

All men are invited to the event, which begins with Mass at 8 a.m., followed by breakfast and a talk by Father James Farrell, and ending with the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation from 10-11 a.m.

To reserve a spot, contact Barry Pachciarz at pachciarz@sbcglobal.net or 317-442-5542.

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Retreats and Programs

March 2, 10, 24, April 4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Viewing of The Chosen, 5-9 p.m., four stand-alone sessions, view episodes of season one of The Chosen series followed by discussion led by Cheryl McSweeney and Father Keith Hosey, $25 per session, light supper and snacks included. Information and registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 12

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage: Repentance, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., walking hike pilgrimage lead by Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen, bring water bottle and lunch, rain or shine, $25. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/pilgrimage or 812-923-8817.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Moon over the Mount, 6-10 p.m., stargazing led by Vatican Observatory astronomer and physicist Professor Chris Graney, $35 per person, $70 per couple, $100 per family. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/moon-over-the-mount or 812-923-8817.

March 13

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mystics—A Journey of Discovery, 1:30-3 p.m., second of three stand-alone sessions (April 10), Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano facilitating, online option available, $15 per session. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Transform and Transcend: Doing My Inner Work—Purpose in Life,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Jane Schaefer presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

March 14, 21, 28

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.

March 15, 22, 29, April 5

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Coffee and Conversation, 8-11:30 a.m., stand-alone sessions based on Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, Patty Moore presenting, $25 per session, journals provided. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 17, 24, 31, April 7

The Scriptures of Lent 2022, 6:15-7:45 p.m., virtual program hosted by the Sisters of Providence, stand-alone sessions, $5 each, register by three days in advance of each session. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. St. Catherine of Siena: Honoring God, Sanctifying Souls, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Weekend of Peace: Women’s Retreat, 7 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., Judy Ribar facilitating, limit of five participants, $200 includes two nights and four meals. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/weekend-of-peace or 812-923-8817.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Surrender All: Lenten Women’s Weekend Retreat, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., Cheryl McSweeney and Georgene Beiriger facilitating, includes program, meals, snacks, overnight accommodations and copy of Surrender All by Jen Norton, $215. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 20

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Alcohol Inks, 1-4 p.m. Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz facilitating, $65 includes all materials, register by March 13. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Miracles of Healing: The Power of the Sacraments—Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Father Keith Hosey facilitating, includes continental breakfast, program, lunch, Mass and confession., $45. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 25

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.

March 25-27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Lenten WeekendRetreat with Father James Farrell, Fri. 6:30 p.m.-Sun. 1 p.m., includes program, meals, snacks, accommodations, $200. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

March 29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Miracles of Healing: The Power of the Sacraments—Evening of Reflection, 5:30-9 p.m., Father Keith Hosey facilitating, includes light supper, program, healing service, $45. Registration:

cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

April 1

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.

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