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The Coming Month

May 10, 17, 24

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.

May 11

Sisters of Providence online “The Spirit Breathes” Monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence. Link: cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

May 12

Catholic Charities Bloomington online fundraiser, noon-1 p.m., success stories in mental health assistance in response to three times the normal requests during the pandemic. Event link: www.facebook.com/ccbindiana. Donations: ccbin.org. Information: cbush@archindy.org or 317-236-1411.

May 13, 20

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, 7-8 p.m., no registration needed, free. Upcoming topics: May 13, “Forgiveness and Repair,” May 20, “Rebuilding Trust.” Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

Bible Study: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com or 317-498-2242.

May 15

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 N. Meridian St., Greenwood. The Amazing Race, marriage enrichment sponsored by Celebrate Marriage ministry, 2-7 p.m., dress as a team to compete for most fun couple, photo scavenger hunt, tailgate dinner and awards, $30 per couple, beer and wine bracelet $5. Information: 317-489-1557 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

May 16

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Rd., Indianapolis. Katie’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope, registration 12:30 p.m., start time 2 p.m., benefitting Katie Lynch Scholarship Fund, picnic to follow at St. Jude pavilion, $25 adults, $15 students, $100 family. Online registration: katieshope.org. Information: 317-502-1979 or katies5kwalk@gmail.com.

May 19

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

May 20

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.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 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.

May 22

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., “Legacy of Racism and the Emerging Immigrant Church,” Archdiocese of Milwaukee director of Ethnic Ministries Fessahaye Mebrahtu facilitating, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

Sidewalk Advocates for Life training, location TBA, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $8 for materials. Information and registration: Sheryl Dye, smdye1@gmail.com.

May 25

Plum Creek Golf Club, 12401 Lynnwood Blvd., Carmel, Ind. Catholic Radio Indy’s annual Golf Outing, check-in at 10:30 a.m., Mass 11:30 a.m., lunch noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m., $125 individual, $450 foursome, priests, deacons, vowed religious free. Registration: catholicradioindy.org. Information: 317-870-8400 or valerie@catholicradioindy.org.

May 29-30

St. Agnes Parish, 1008 McLary Rd., Nashville. Bruté Weekend at St. Agnes Church, 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.

May 31

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

June 2

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.

June 3-5

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road., Indianapolis. Parish Festival, 6:30-11 p.m., carnival rides, live music, Monte Carlo, children’s games, food trucks, free admission. Information: 317-786-4371.

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General Announcements 

Decatur County Right to Life hosting Bob Rust Memorial Dinner on May 21

Decatur County Right to Life will host its inaugural Bob Rust Memorial Dinner at Knights of St. John Hall, 312 S. Wilder St., Greensburg, from 4-7 p.m. on May 21.

To help decrease the spread of the coronavirus, the dinner will be drive-thru only this year, with hopes of it becoming an in-person event in the future.

The dinner includes a grilled pork chop or grilled chicken breast, mac and cheese, green beans and a roll.

The cost is $10 per person. Registration for tickets is required by May 17. Tickets can be purchased online at cutt.ly/BobRustDinner or by contacting Patricia Louagie at 812-614-2528 or decaturcortl@outlook.com.

The event is named for Robert “Bob” Rust, a founding member of Decatur County Right to Life and a longtime member of St. Mary Parish in Greensburg. Rust won Indiana Right to Life’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 for his work with Decatur County Right to Life. He was serving as its president when he died from COVID-19 on March 28, 2020, at the age of 88.

The hope is for the event to become an annual gathering to help the organization and to honor Rust, who the organization said was “a true hero in the pro-life movement in south-central Indiana.”

All proceeds will benefit Decatur County Right to Life’s efforts to educate the public on the issues of abortion, infanticide and euthanasia through billboards, a presence at the Decatur County Fair, helping mothers in need of baby items, and more.

For more information on Decatur County Right to Life, go to Facebook.com/decaturcortl.

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Retreats and Programs

May 7-8

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Migratory Birds at the Mount, Fri. 5-9 p.m., live presentation with Leslie Grow from Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake; Sat. 7 a.m.-noon, two guided birdwatching hikes with local naturalist Rod Goforth, $120, private room, two meals, presentations and guided hike. $25 for Saturday morning, breakfast, presentation and guided hike. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 8

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50 includes box lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Guided Bird Hikes at the Mount, 7 a.m.-noon, breakfast, presentation and two guided hikes led by local naturalist Rod Goforth, $25. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 11

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 11-13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Voice of God in Creation: A Contemplative Experience, 7 p.m. Tues. -7 p.m. Thurs., Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen facilitating, liturgies, group sessions, individual direction, quiet prayer time, $245 includes materials, two-night stay and six meals (no meal on Tues. evening). Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 12-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 13

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 15

A Space for God, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Renee Baker and Franciscan Sisters Olga Wittekind, Janet Born and Marty Dermody presenting, $25. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 16

Coffee Talks “Mystics and Prayer”: Sister Thea Bowman, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt presenting, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 17

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 based on availability for $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 19-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 21-23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. The Way, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., healing retreat for male survivors of abuse, presented by archdiocesan Victims Assistance Coordinator Carla Hill and Archdiocese of Atlanta Director Victim Assistance Program Sue Stubbs, max of 15 people, $200 per person, 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.

May 26-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 28

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 9

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, optional spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 10

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., Hayley Mosson presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 11-12

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Personal Journal: A Tool for the Spiritual Journey, Fri. 7 p.m. - Sat. 3:30 p.m., Susan Yanos, writing professor presenting, $175 includes, room, meals and supplies. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 14-18

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Summer Art Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, clay, painting, photography, nature walks, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 17-19

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Quilter’s Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs. -11 a.m. Sat., presentation by nationally-known fabric artist Penny Sisto 2 p.m. Fri., for all levels, bring machine, supplies, personal projects, $225 includes two-night stay and six meals, $100 commuter includes four meals, $75 additional for Wed. afternoon arrival. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

June 20-26

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat: Our Journey into Freedom, Sun. 7 p.m. - Sat. 1 p.m., Benedictine Father Mauricius Wilde facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

June 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 based on availability for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 25-27

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITRetreat or 317-545-7681, must also complete “Tobit Required Info Sheet” at cutt.ly/TOBITForm and send to jburger@archindy.org. Program information: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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