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The Coming Month
September 21-22
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Rummage and Bake Sale, Thurs. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., furniture, clothing, kitchen items, books, baked goods and more. Information: 765-653-5678.
September 21
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Truth at Work CEO Dave Holly presenting, Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $15 members, $21 non-members. Register by noon on Sept. 20. Information and registration: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
September 21-22
St. Thomas More, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Applefest, Fri. 5-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., food, pancake breakfast, craft vendors, kids’ games, horse rides, basket raffle, silent auction. Information: 317-831-4142.
Sept. 21-23
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road, Nashville. Father/Son Weekend, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. 2 p.m., canoeing, hiking, fishing, climbing, games, horseback riding corral rides, archery, Mass, $50 per child less than age 18, $75 per adult; Saturday only option: check in 8-9 a.m., check out after campfire, $25 per child less than age 18, $45 per adult. Information and registration: www.campranchoframasa.org/family-camps, 888-988-2839 x122.
September 22
St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Fall Fest, 3-10 p.m., food, beverages, entertainment, games, bingo, sports bar. Information: 317-259-4373.
September 22-23
St. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Festival, Sat., 6-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken dinners, German food, cash raffle, bands, beer tent, horse rides, children’s games, corn hole tournament, quilt and basket raffle, farmers market, face painting, cash bingo. Information: 765-825-8578.
September 23
St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Dr., E. Indianapolis. 40 Days for Life Opening Celebration, sponsored by Great Lakes Gabriel Project, New Life Community Church senior pastor Rev. Andrew Hunt III featured speaker, 7 p.m., free. Information: 317-407-6881, smdye1@gmail.com.
St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Ln., Bradford. Festival, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., ham and chicken dinner, homemade dumplings, raffles, quilts, booths, bingo, silent auction, beer garden Fri. night 7 p.m.-midnight, music, food available for purchase. Information: 812-364-6646.
September 25
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis. Celebrate Life Dinner, sponsored by Right to Life of Indianapolis, co-founder and former CEO of 40 Days for Life David Bereit speaking, 6 p.m. registration, 6:45 p.m. dinner and awards, 8 p.m. keynote, $75 per person, sponsorships available. Information and registration: www.rtlindy.org , 317-582-1526.
September 26
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Best Practices for Observing All Soul’s Day Workshop, presented by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, 6:30–8:30 p.m., free. Information and registration: Deb VanVelse, dvanvelse@archindy.org, 317-236-1586.
St. Mary Parish “Spaghetti Dinner” at Lawrence County Persimmon Festival, Main St., Mitchell, 2:30-6 p.m. Information: 812-849-3570.
St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Holy Hour of Prayer for Vocations, 7-8 p.m. Information: 317-236-1490, amiller@archindy.org.
St. Mary-of-the-Knobs, 5719 Saint Mary’s Rd., Floyds Knobs. Dessert Card Party, door prizes, raffles, pull tabs, 7-10 p.m., $5. Information: 812-923-2492, mhartlage@yoursmk.org.
September 27
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Fall Card Party and Quilt Raffle, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.
Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Studying Black Catholics: Testing My Patience, Faith and Community, sponsored by the Indiana University Consortium for the Study of Religion, Ethics and Society, University of Notre Dame professor Dr. Darren Davis presenting on his book Perseverance in the Parish? Religious Attitudes from a Black Catholic Perspective, 6 p.m., free, all are welcome. Information: 317-926-3324, holyangelsbulletin@hotmail.com.
September 28-29
St. Maria Goretti Parish, 17102 Springmill Road, Westfield (Lafayette Diocese). Grieving with Great Hope Workshop, presented by Good Mourning Ministry, Fri. 7-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $20 per person, registration required by Sept. 21. Registration: www.goodmourningministry.net. Information: Connie Anderson, c.anderson@smgoline.org, 317-867-3213.
September 28-29
SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Fall Festival, Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m., food, live music, rides, children’s games, silent auction, Monte Carlo, art and homemade crafts area, beer and wine tent, wristband Sat., $15,000 raffle. Information: 317-859-4673.
September 29
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. St. Raphael Catholic Medical Association Guild of Indianapolis White Mass and Reception, for Catholic health care professionals, 6:30 p.m. Mass, followed by banquet at Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center across from cathedral, $39.01 per person, $7.33 medical students, children 12 and younger free. Reservations due by Sept. 27 at www.indycathmed.org. Information: info@indycathmed.org.
St. Michael Parish, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Michaelmas, A Celebration of St. Michael, 5 p.m. Mass followed by free catered dinner, silent auction and raffle, $10,000 grand prize, $50 raffle tickets available for purchase at parish office during business hours or by mailing the parish office, tickets will be returned by mail, need not be present to win. Information: 317-462-4240, cmurphy@stmichaelsgrfld.org.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Pumpkinfest, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., live entertainment, games and prizes, food, desserts, beer, bounce houses, pumpkin patch, pumpkin recipe contest, face painting, arts and crafts bazaar. Information: 317-926-7359.
St. Bartholomew School, 1306 27th St., Columbus. School Fall Festival, 4-8 p.m., games and activities for ages K-8th grade, food. Information: 812-379-9353.
St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. St. Rita Raffle, Auction and Dance, 6-10 p.m., $25 advance tickets include 50/50 tickets, $30 at the door. Information: 317-632-6349.
Primo Banquet and Conference Center, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Angels of Grace Awards Luncheon, style show, lunch, award ceremony, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $35 per person, $260 table of eight. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
September 30
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Maurice Campus, 1963 N. St. John St., Greensburg. Maryknoll Mission Breakfast, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, potatoes, pastries, fruit and drinks, carry out available, 8 a.m.-noon, free will offering, all are welcome. Information: 812-663-4754, stcatherinevs@gmail.com.
Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Fall Farm Day at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., hayrides, historical videos, fiber demonstrations, free snacks, children’s activities, free will offering. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.
St. Mark Parish, 5377 Acorn Road, Tell City. Shooting Match and Picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, chili, hamburgers, brats, homemade pies, quilt raffle, big raffle, family games, ham shooting match for $600 beef box prize. Information: 812-836-2481.
October 1
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Red Mass and Fundraiser Dinner, sponsored by St. Thomas More Society of Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m. Mass, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presiding, 6:45 p.m. dinner at Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, keynote Jim McClelland, executive director for Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Enforcement for the State of Indiana, all are welcome to either or both events, $75 per person dinner tickets, $600 per table. Information and tickets: indyredmass.eventbee.com.
October 2
Knights of Columbus Council #3433, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Radio Annual Dinner, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson speaking, 5:30-7 p.m. reception and silent auction, 7 p.m. dinner, live music and auction, $65 per person, $450 table of eight, priests, deacons and vowed religious free. Reservations required by Sept. 27. Information and reservations: goo.gl/Z1PGGM (case sensitive), 317-870-8400.
Mission 27 Resale, 132 Leota St., Indianapolis. Senior Discount Day, every Tuesday, seniors get 30 percent off all purchases, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., ministry supports Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry and Changing Lives Forever program. Information: 317-687-8260.
October 3
Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Feast Day of St. Mother Theodore Guérin Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2931, wvc@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events.
October 4-6
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., rides, kids’ games, live entertainment, gambling, raffle, silent auction. Information: 317-356-7291.
October 5
Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday 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: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Charismatic Renewal Praise and Mass, praise and worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-546-7328, mkeyes@indy.rr.com.
Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father John Nguyen presiding, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.
October 5-6
Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, 5 p.m.-midnight, live music, authentic homemade German food, health and safety fair, kids’ zone, 50/50 raffle, $25,000 raffle, beer garden. Information: 317-784-5454.
October 6
St. Mary Parish, New Albany, serving American and Mexican food during the Harvest Homecoming Parade, corner of Spring and Eighth streets in New Albany, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 812-944-0417.
St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, prayers, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.
St. Paul the Apostle Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle. Octoberfest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 4-11 p.m., indoor and outdoor activities, bingo, poker booth, raffle, kids’ activities 4-8 p.m., live music by The MacDaddys 7-11 p.m., food, craft and domestic beer, wine. Information: 765-653-5678.
St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Annual Saints in the Streets Neighborhood Clean-Up, in cooperation with St. Barnabas Parish, Indianapolis, and Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc., 8 a.m.-noon, breakfast provided, volunteers receive a t-shirt. Register: www.kibi.org/event/october-great-indy-cleanup-3. Information: 317-292-8964, connie_merkeyl@yahoo.com.
October 7
Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners served 11 a.m.-4 p.m., turtle soup, homemade ice cream, children and adult games, quilt and money raffles, basket booth, bakery and craft booths, silent auction. Information: 812-934-3013.
St. John Paul II Parish, St. Joseph Campus, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Turkey Shoot, Fall Festival and Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m., chicken dinners with homemade dumplings, booths, raffles, quilts, kids’ games, firing range. Information: 812-246-3522.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and Rosary Coast-to-Coast Event, 4 p.m. recitation of fifteen decades of the rosary and Vespers led by parish choir; pitch-in dinner to follow in Priori Hall, registration required. Registration and information: tinyurl.com/ybc4phfn, 317-636-4478.
October 9
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, theme “That All May be One,” 7-8 p.m., 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-223-3687, vlgmimi@aol.com.
October 12
International Marian Research Institute, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton, Ohio. “Have We Lost Mary, Mother of the Church?” Marian Forum, presented by Mount Angel Seminary (Ore.) adjunct professor of systematic theology Dr. Elizabeth M. Farley and Holy Family School of Faith Institute (Kas.) founder and president Dr. Michael Scherschligt, online option available, free, registration required by Sept. 28. Information and registration: www.udayton.edu/imri/marian-forum, 937-229-1000.
October 12-21
Downtown Square, Rockville. St. Joseph Parish Cruller Shack at the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 765-569-5406.
October 13
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 Clay Lick Road, Nashville. Father/Daughter Day, climbing tower, canoeing/kayaking, games, crafts, archery, night hikes, campfire, prayer service, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., $25 per child less than age 18, $45 per adult. Information and registration: www.campranchoframasa.org/family-camps, 888-988-2839 x122.
October 14
St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-627-7729 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.
St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Room, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel (Lafayette Diocese.) “Ethics on the Edges of Life,” palliative care specialist, Dr. Natalie Rodden, presenting, after 9:30 a.m. Mass, no cost, attendees will receive a free copy of includes copy of A Catholic Guide to Health Care Directives. Information: 317-430-3448, diane.conover@sbclobal.net.
October 17
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
October 18
St. Joseph Parish, 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.
October 19-20
The Thomas Merton Center, Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, Ky. “Awakening the Creative Spirit: Inspired by Thomas Merton” Conference, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Merton’s death, $55 through Sept. 10, $75 after, includes refreshments, lunch, wine and cheese farewell reception. Registration, agenda, workshop and speaker list: www.merton.org/awakening. Information: Ellyn Crutcher, ellyncrutcher@aol.com.
October 20
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 W. Ripley St., Milan. Harvest Dinner and Fundraiser, roast pork dinners with sides and dessert, country store, great prize raffle, quilts, half-hogs, quarter-beef, cash prizes, 4-7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, infants to age 4 free, Mass 5 p.m. Information: 812-654-7051, st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.
Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Southern Indiana Winery Tour, Stream Cliff Tearoom and Winery in Commiskey, Ertel Cellars Winery in Batesville, Holtkamp Winery in Sunman, 8:30 a.m. departure, 7 p.m. return, $65 per person, includes wine tasting, lunch and snack. Reservations: Rose Scheibelhut, 317-356-4412, roses46239@comcast.net.
October 21
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. Shooting Match/Festival, 10:30 a.m. CT, food, raffle, bingo, children’s games. Information: 812-843-5713.
Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sundays at the Woods: Fall Architectural Tour, meet outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception, presented by Providence Sister Rosemary Nudd, 2-4 p.m., free will offering, no registration required. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.
St. John Paul II Church, 216 Scheller Ave., Sellersburg. St. John Paul II Feast Day Celebration, 6 p.m. Divine Mercy presentation, 7 p.m. holy hour led by Dave and Joan Maroney of Mother of Mercy Messengers (MOMM), confession available, free will offering. Information: Esther, 812-620-2459, Phyllis 812-246-2252, www.divinemercyforamerica.org, click on Events.
October 21
St. Louis Parish, 17 E. St. Louis Place, Batesville. Super Sunday Bingo, paper games, door prizes, cash raffle, pull tabs, fried chicken and pulled pork meals, $15,000 total payout, $45 bingo package, 11 a.m. doors open, 1 p.m. early bird, 3:30 p.m. main bingo, special accommodations for buses and groups of 40 or more. Reservations: www.stlbingo.org. Information: 812-932-4646, stlouisbingo@gmail.com.
October 22
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Foundation Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org, www.spsmw.org/events/.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Serra Club Dinner Meeting, Focus Missionaries Craig Novak and Zoe Houle presenting, 5:45 p.m. rosary followed by dinner, $15, guests free. Information: 317-748-1478 or smclaughlin@holyspirit.cc.
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General Announcements
Archbishop Thompson is featured speaker at Catholic Radio Indy Dinner on Oct. 2
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will be the featured speaker at the annual Catholic Radio Indy dinner and fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Council #3343, 2100 E. 71st St., in Indianapolis, on Oct. 2.
The evening begins with a reception and silent auction from 5:30-7 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction and music.
Tickets are $65 per person; a table of eight is available for $450.
Priests, deacons and religious are welcome to attend at no charge.
Reservations are required by Sept. 27 at goo.gl/Z1PGGM (case sensitive).
For more information, call 317-870-8400.
October talks to focus on end-of-life ethics and Father Stanley Rother, first U.S.-born martyr
Two talks of interest to Catholics in central and southern Indiana will be held at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, in Carmel, Ind., (Lafayette Diocese), near the northern border of the archdiocese, in October.
Palliative care specialist Dr. Natalie Rodden will present “Ethics on the Edges of Life,” in the St. Thomas Aquinas Room after the 9:30 a.m. Mass on Oct. 14.
She will answer common end-of-life ethical questions that face Catholics, including advanced illness and disability care consistent with the Church and how to initiate these conversations with loved ones.
All attendees will receive a free copy of “A Catholic Guide to Health Care Directives.”
All are also invited to learn about Blessed Stanley Rother in a presentation called “The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run: Walking with Blessed Stanley Rother” given by the priest’s cousin, Father Donald Wolf, in the church at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23.
Blessed Stanley Rother was a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, Okla., who served as a missionary priest in Guatemala. He was murdered in his rectory there on July 28, 1981. Father Wolf will provide first-person testimony about the radical love of the first American-born martyr.
Father Rother was declared a martyr by Pope Francis on Dec. 2, 2016, and beatified in Oklahoma City on Sept. 23, 2017.
All attendees will receive a blessed medal of Blessed Stanley Rother.
Both presentations are free, and registration is not required.
For more information, call 317‑430-3448 or e-mail diane.conover@sbclobal.net.
Professor to present on religious attitudes from black Catholic perspective on Sept. 27
“Studying Black Catholics: Testing My Patience, Faith and Community,” is the title of a lecture being presented by University of Notre Dame political science professor Dr. Darren Davis at Holy Angels School, 2822 Dr. Marin Luther King Jr. St., in Indianapolis, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27. The school, which faces Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., can be accessed via Udell Street and W. 28th Street.
Davis will present on his book, Perseverance in the Parish? Religious Attitudes from a Black Catholic Perspective, and will examine the findings and challenges involved in researching and writing about black Catholics.
The event is sponsored by the Indiana University Consortium for the Study of Religion, Ethics and Society seminar series “Those Who Know the Trouble I’ve Seen: Citizenship and Resistance in the African Christian Community.”
There is no charge to attend and registration is not required; all are welcome.
For additional information, call 317-926-3324 or e-mail holyangelsbulletin@hotmail.com.
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Retreats and Programs
September 14-16
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. How to Read the Gospel of John with Understanding: Signs of Our Time, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 17
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. In the Ignatian Way, a series on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, “Principal and Foundation—We are Loved by God,” Father Peter Marshall presenting, (first of five, Sept. 25, Oct. 1, Oct. 10, Oct. 17), 6 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. presentation, prayer and discussion, $150 for all five, $35 per session, registration required. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
September 19
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pray, Play and Ponder: Shadows and Light, Ann Wathen presenting, 10-11:30 a.m., $25 includes art supplies. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
September 21-23
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Peace in the Mourning” Christ-Focused Widow’s Retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer facilitating, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., $195 includes overnight lodging and all meals, scholarship money available by calling Cheryl McSweeney at 317-545-7681, ext. 106. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Simplicity Retreat Revised: A Way of Life, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
September 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, $35 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas, additional $28 extends stay to include the night before or night after day of silence, $9 for dinner when available. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. In the Ignatian Way, a series on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, “An Awareness of Our Own Sinfulness—A God of Mercy,” Father John McCaslin presenting, (second of five, Oct. 1, Oct. 10, Oct. 17), 6 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. presentation, prayer and discussion, $35 per session, registration required. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
September 27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Spiritual Freedom: Getting the Most out of Confession and the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction, Father James Farrell and Mary Schaffner presenting (also offered on Sept. 28), 5:30-9 p.m., $38 includes dinner. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
September 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Spiritual Freedom: Getting the Most out of Confession and the Ancient Practice of Spiritual Direction, Father James Farrell and Mary Schaffner presenting, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $43 includes continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
September 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Church in the Modern World, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
October 1
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. In the Ignatian Way, a series on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, “Living One’s Life With and For Christ,” Karen Clauser presenting, (third of five, Oct. 10, Oct. 17), 6 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. presentation, prayer and discussion, $35 per session, registration required. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 2
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church II, first of four (Oct. 9, 16 and 30), Benedictine Father Matthias Neumann presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session, $90 for four. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 2-4
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Children of Abraham, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
October 4
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Biblical Walk with Mary, first of three (Oct. 18, 25) Benedictine Sister Carol Faulkner and Patty Moore presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session, 4 for $65. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 9
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church II, second of four (Oct. 16 and 30), Benedictine Father Matthias Neumann presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 10
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for $30. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. In the Ignatian Way, a series on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, “The Passion of Christ—Strength to Carry Out One’s Mission,” Father Jeffrey Godecker presenting, (fourth of five, Oct. 17), 6 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. presentation, prayer and discussion, $35 per session, registration required. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 11
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Biblical Walk with Mary, first of three (Oct. 18, 25) Benedictine Sister Carol Faulkner and Patty Moore presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 12-14
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Environmental Spirituality, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
October 13
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Contemplating Gentleness, Providence Sister Connie Kramer presenting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 includes lunch. Registration required. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/providence-center/events.
October 15
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Pray, Clay and Ponder: Nature and Poetry, Patty Moore presenting, 10-11:30 a.m., $25 includes materials. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 16
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church II, third of four (Oct. 30), Benedictine Father Matthias Neumann presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25 per session. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 17
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. In the Ignatian Way: “To Live in the Joy of the Lord,” Mary Schaffner presenting, 6 p.m. dinner, 7-8:30 p.m. presentation, prayer and discussion, $35, registration required. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 18
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Biblical Walk with Mary, second of three (Oct. 25) Benedictine Sister Carol Faulkner and Patty Moore presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
October 19
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, $35 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas, additional $28 extends stay to include the night before or night after day of silence, $9 for dinner when available. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 19-21
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $298 includes separate room accommodations for couple, meals, snacks and materials. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 25
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Biblical Walk with Mary, Benedictine Sister Carol Faulkner and Patty Moore presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Fall “Come and See” Weekend, single women ages 18-42 invited to learn more about the community and becoming a Sister of Providence. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or comeandsee.sistersofprovidence.org.
October 26-28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Being and Belonging … A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics,”, sponsored by the Divorce Ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, facilitated by Father James Farrell and a team of divorced men and women, Fri., 6:30 p.m.-Sun., 1:30 p.m., all faiths welcome, $190, includes accommodations and meals, scholarships available by contacting Cheryl McSweeney, 317-545-7681, ext. 106. Information: Deb VanVelse, 317-236-1586, dvanvelse@archindy.org. Registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
October 30
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Ecumenical Councils of the Catholic Church II, Benedictine Father Matthias Neumann presenting, 7-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
November 2-4
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pardon My Perfection, Benedictine Vincent Tobin presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 3
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Peace in the Mourning, Providence Sister Connie Kramer presenting, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, register by Oct. 29. Information and registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or www.spsmw.org/event.
November 6
Archbishop Edward T. O’Mear Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pilgrimage to Old Cathedral of St. Francis Xavier in Vincennes, Mass, tour of museum, library and cemetery, led by Father Joseph Newton, archdiocesan vicar judicial and archdiocesan archivist Julie Motyka, 7:30 a.m. departure, 5:30 p.m. approx. return, $69 per person includes deluxe motor coach, bagged breakfast, lunch at Dogwood BBQ in Vincennes, all fees and gratuities. Register: www.archindy.org/pilgrimage. Information: Rita Maguire, 317-236-1428, rmaguire@archindy.org.
November 6-8
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pray Your Way to Happiness, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Creative Grieving: Confronting Loss, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller , $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 16-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Birth of Jesus According to the Gospel of Luke, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 16-18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Information and registration: Mark and Jill Levine at 317-888-1892 or www.wwme.org.
November 20
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for $30. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
November 26
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, $35 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas, additional $28 extends stay to include the night before or night after day of silence, $9 for dinner when available. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
November 29
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Living the Liturgical Year, Benedictine Sister Marie Therese Racine presenting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
November 30-December 2
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Living, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, $255 single, $425 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
December 3
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent (an “FBI” program: Faith Building Institutions), join the sisters for evening prayer followed by dinner, presentation and discussion, 5-9 p.m., $40 includes dinner. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
December 8
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Come to the Manger, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell presenting, 10:30 a.m.-noon, $35. Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception will be offered at 9:30 a.m. at the Monastery. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
December 12
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 includes room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available for $30. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
December 13
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Hope: A Necessary Virtue, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25. Information and registration: 317-788-7581, www.benedictinn.org.
December 18-21
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Self-Guided Silent Days, 4:30 p.m. Sun. through 4 p.m. Thurs., $35 includes room for the day, continental breakfast, lunch and use of commons area, additional $28 extends stay to include the night before or night after day of silence, $9 for dinner when available. Information and registration: Dustin Nelson, 317-545-7681, ext. 101 or ww.archindy.org/fatima.
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