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The Coming Month

September 17-Oct. 30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Holy Faces: Traditional Icons of Our Lord, His Mother and the Saints” iconography exhibit, free. Information and library hours: 812-357-6401, 800-987-7311 or saintmeinrad.edu/library/library-hours.

September 20

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 South Meridian St., Greenwood. World Day of Migrants and Refugees Mass, 5:45 p.m., offered in English and Spanish, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, celebrant. Information: 317-236-1404 or tchamblee@archindy.org.

September 20, 27

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.

September 22

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, “The Importance of Africentric Catholic Catechesis, Part II,” 10 a.m., Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans, speaking, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m. Sundays, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedorm.org.

Virtual Prayer Service for National Migration Week, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Catholic Charities - Social Concerns, noon, free. Registration: cutt.ly/Migration. Information: Information: 317-236-1404 or tchamblee@archindy.org.

September 23

Roncalli High School, 3300 Prague Rd., Indianapolis. Circle of Faith Annual Distinction Dinner, 5:30 p.m., register by Sept. 16, free but donations accepted. Information and registration: giving.roncalli.org or 317-787-8277, ext. 239.

September 23, 30

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

September 24-25

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Rd., Greenwood. Fall Festival, Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. noon-10 p.m.,

Monte Carlo, 50/50, beer and wine tent, children’s games and activities, silent auction, corn hole tournament, fire truck pull contest, food tent with pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, Fri. fish fry, Sat. fried chicken, cake wheel, quilt raffle, free admission. Information: 317-515-7269.

Garfield Park McCallister Amphitheater area, 2432 Conservatory Dr., Indianapolis. Indy Irish Fest, Fri. 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., free admission 4:30-5:30 p.m. with five canned goods per person, Sat. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., $10 adults, children free, musicians, vendors, featured bands The Irish Airs, The Indianapolis Ceili Band, The Richens/Timm Academy of Irish Dance, V.I.P special $250 includes 10’ x 10’ tent for the day, table, chairs and two admission tickets. Information and tickets: IndyIrishFest.com or 317-713-7117.

September 25

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.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. Getting to Know Our Spiritual Mother—A Marian Retreat, 9:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m., includes Mass, guest speakers, lunch, dramatic presentation, $15, register by Sept. 20. Information and registration: 317-826-6000, ext. 159, or brutski@saintsimon.org.

September 25-26

St. Mary Rushville Parish, 512 N. Perkins St., Rushville. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director of Bishop Bruté College Seminary, will celebrate Mass and share how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

St. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. 9th St., Connersville. Fall Festival, Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4p.m., German food, fried chicken, axe throwing, adult and kids’ games, euchre and cornhole tournaments, raffles, live music, free admission. Information: 765-825-7951.

September 26

Virtual Indy Festival of Faiths, 2-4 p.m., sponsored by the Center for Interfaith Cooperation, includes “booth” for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, free, www.indycic.org/festival-of-faiths.

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Ecumenical Prayer Service for Migrants and Refugees, 5:30 p.m., Father Chris Wadelton, presider. Information: 317-236-1404 or tchamblee@archindy.org.

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@thedorm.org.

September 28

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Green Mass, 6 p.m., Father Rick Ginther, celebrant. Information: Benedictine Sister Sheila Fitzpatrick, 317-788-7581, ext. 2.

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General Announcements 

Saint Meinrad Archabbey to offer Healing Anger Through Forgiveness retreat on Sept. 28-30

A retreat called Healing Anger Through Forgiveness will be offered at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, on Sept. 28-30. Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding will lead the retreat.

Room check-in begins at 2 p.m. on Sept. 28, with vespers at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. and the opening session at 6:30 p.m. Mass is available each day at 7:30 a.m. The retreat ends with lunch on Sept. 30.

Anger is an unavoidable human feeling, and we often have good reasons to be angry. But anger can also be an obstacle to living a fuller life. This retreat aims to examine Jesus’ teaching on anger and forgiveness.

The cost, which is $255 for a single-occupancy room or $425 for two people sharing a room, includes materials and six meals. To register, call 800-581-6905 or go to saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

 

Right to Life of Indianapolis annual Celebrate Life Dinner is set for Sept. 28

The Right to Life of Indianapolis Celebrate Life Dinner will take place at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St., in Indianapolis, at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28. This year’s speaker is abortion survivor Gianna Jessen.

The cost is $75 per person, or tables of 10 for $750.

To register or for more information, go to www.rtlindy.org or call 317-582-1526.

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Retreats and Programs

September 14-October 19

Companions on the Journey, via Zoom, sponsored by Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m., Tracey D. Leslie presenting, please commit to six sessions, $125 includes all sessions and book. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 17

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: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Film, Faith & Franciscanism: Patterns of Evidence: The Moses Controversy, 6:30-9:30 p.m., freewill offering, registration required, online option available. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. How to Read the Biblical Prophets, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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 email to jburger@archindy.org. Information on program: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

September 17-Nov. 13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Photo Exhibit: “Through the Seasons at Mount St. Francis,” Mon., Wed., Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. 4-7 p.m. Information and registration: cutt.lu/PhotoExhibit or 812-923-8817.

September 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Healing Your Post-COVID Spirit, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jennifer Profitt, presenter, registration required, $25, online option available. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

September 19

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

September 21, October 4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, 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.

September 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Living, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 25

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Retreat, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., sponsored by archdiocesan Marriage and Family Life Office, for engaged couples preparing for marriage, $135 per couple. Information and registration: 317-236-7310 or ccorona@archindy.org.

September 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Healing Anger Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 1-3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Unpacking the Vocation of Marriage through Scripture and Married Saints, for married couples, Josh and Angie Greulich presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Come and See Retreat, 7 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., for women ages 18-42 discerning religious life, food and housing provided. Information and registration: ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org or 361-500-9505.

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