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The Coming Week

August 20

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, Jason Konesco, president, Harrison College, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., online reservations only. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “5K Run and Walk,” 9 a.m. Information: 317-357-1200.

St. Rita Church, 1735 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, 7 p.m. song and praise, 7:30 p.m. Mass. Information: 317-846-0705.

August 20-21

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 46th and Illinois Streets, Indianapolis. “Sausagefest,” food, music, Fri. and Sat., 6-11 p.m. Information: 317-253-1461.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” rides, food, music, entertainment, 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 21

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Aaron Jenkins, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

Kordes Retreat Center, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Managing Your Stress,” Benedictine Sister Jane Will, presenter, 9 a.m-12:15 p.m., $40 per person. Information: 800-880-2777 or www.thedome.org/programs.

August 22

St. Paul Parish, Parish Hall, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, New Alsace. Ladies’ Sodality, hot breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-487-2096.

MKVS, Divine Mercy and Glorious Cross Center, Rexville, located on 925 South, .8 mile east of 421 South and 12 miles south of Versailles. Mass, noon, on third Sunday holy hour and pitch-in, groups of 10 pray the Marian Way, 1 p.m., Father Elmer Burwinkel, celebrant. Information: 812-689-3551.

August 25

Mallow Run, 6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville. Theology on Tap, Sarah Bauer, vocalist, 7 p.m. Information: www.indytot.com.

August 26-28

St. Ann Parish, 6350 Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, rides, games, food, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m. Information: 317-244-3750.

August 27

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, rummage sale, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098 or beaglered@aol.com.

August 27-28

Prince of Peace Parish, 413 E. Second St., Madison. “Community Festival,” Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, 201 W. State St., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, rides, games. Information: 812-265-4166.

August 28

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Catholics United for the Faith, “The Treasures of the Church,” Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Mass, 11:30 a.m., Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel, vicar general, celebrant, $25 per person includes box lunch, $20 per student. Information: 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, or parthur@archindy.org.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. “Fall Kick-Off Fest,” food, music, games, movies, $1 adults, children free, 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

St. Michael Parish, 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown. “Sock Hop,” street dance, 7-9 p.m., no charge, rain or shine. Information: 812-256-3200.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. Annual picnic, 11 a.m.-midnight. Information: 812-923-8817 or www.mountsaintfrancis.org.

August 29

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Violin concert, Sonya Hayes, violinist, 3 p.m. Information: 317-297-0618 or tom.nichols@stjohnsindy.com.

Marian University, Hackelmeier Library, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Pax Christi, international peace activist Kathy Kelly, presenter, 7 p.m. Information: 317-750-4891 or franquigley@indy.rr.com.

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Athletic field dedication in honor of Pat Devine, 1 p.m., refreshments served following ceremony. Information: 317-546-4065.

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General Announcements

Healing Mass to be celebrated for Little Sister of the Poor

A Mass to pray for the healing of Sister Marie Jeanne Ranallo, a Little Sister of the Poor, will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the chapel at the St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis.

Sister Marie Jeanne, who served as the home’s begging sister from 1992 until 2001, was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic and liver cancer.

To learn more about Sister Mary Jeanne’s condition, log on to www.caringbridge.org/visit/srmariejeanneranallo/mystory.

Tournament to support scholarships for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

The Terre Haute Alumnae Club of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College will sponsor its 11th annual SMWC Scholarship Scramble on Sept. 11 at the Geneva Hills Golf Course in Clinton.

Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon.

The golf fundraiser is open to men and women. The $70 entry fee includes lunch, green fees and a golf cart.

To register or for more information, call Mary Baker at 812-239-3050 or 812-241-7649. The registration deadline is Sept. 7.

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Retreats and Programs

August 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Message of the Book of Jonah,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lecture on the Medieval Art of Illuminated Manuscripts,” Dr. Jennifer Lee, presenter, and “Lecture on Medieval Manuscripts–The ‘Power’ of the Page,” Dr. Jamie Higgs, presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “How Can We Teach Our Children to Read?” Franciscan Sister Mary Paul Larson, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Book of Hours–The Cathedral in the Hand, Symbolism and Culture,” John Lawrence, presenter, 1-3 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

August 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

August 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Praying the Bible,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 27-29

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend.” Information: www.wwme.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Friendship with God,” Benedictine Brother Francis Wagner, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 28

Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Catholics United for the Faith, Abba, Father Chapter, conference on “Spiritual Treasures of the Church,” Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa, presenter. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes lunch, no charge for priests and religious. Information: 317-236-1521 or parthur@archindy.org.

August 30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social,” Mass, 9 a.m., breakfast following Mass, goodwill offerings accepted. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

September 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Use Time–Don’t Let It Use You!” Benedictine Father Pius Klein, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 8-29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, four sessions on Wednesdays, Mass, 5:15 p.m., simple soup and bread supper, 6 p.m., session,

6:30-9 p.m., $65.95 per person includes book and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent, non-guided reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $25 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or spasotti@archindy.org.

September 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Art of Appreciation–Learning an Attitude of Gratitude,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 18

Cathedral High School, O’Malia Performing Arts Theater, 5225 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference–“Treasuring Womanhood,” 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m., $50 adults, $25 students. Information: www.indianacatholicwomen.com.

September 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Catholic Identity and Doctrine–Prayer in the Catholic Tradition,” Father Jim Farrell, presenter, session two of four, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner and presentation. Information: 317-788-7581 or bendictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 100 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Service–The Primary Response to the Real Presence in the Eucharist,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 800-581-6905 or MZoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

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