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The Coming Month

October 8-30

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.

October 11, 18, 25, November 1

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.

October 12

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Spirit Breathes” monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 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.

October 13, 27

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.

October 14, 21, 28

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.

October 15

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Scott F. Brown, Vice President of Mission Advancement for EWTN Global Catholic Network presenting, “EWTN: 40 Years of Media Evangelization—A look back and what lies ahead,” 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 Oct.12. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

October 16

St. Gabriel Parish, 232 W. Ninth St., Connersville. America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally, 4:45 p.m., meet outside church, recitation of rosary, Litany of Mary, additional prayers, Mass to follow indoors, free. Information: 765-825-8578.

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Most Precious Infants Prayer Vigil for Life,

8:30 a.m. Mass, then prayer partners will carpool to Clinic for Women at 3607 W. 16th St. for vigil. Information: eric@romancatholicgentleman.com.

October 16-17

Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director 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.

October 17, 24, 31

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@thedome.org.

October 20

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

Our Lady of the Greenwood, 335 South Meridian St., Greenwood. Showing of film UnPlanned, 7 p.m., for older teens and adults, rated R for subject matter, free. Information: 317-882-2152.

October 21

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.

Mt. Gilead Church, 6019 E. State Road 144, Mooresville. Right to Life of Johnson and Morgan Counties Annual Banquet, 6:30 p.m., U.S. Sen. Todd Young speaking, $27 adults, $22 high school or college students, register by Oct. 15. Information: 317-697-2441.

October 23

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.

October 23-24

Prince of Peace Church, 413 E. 2nd St., Madison. Bruté Weekend, all weekend Masses, Father Daniel Bedel, spiritual director 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.

October 30

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, “Building Intercultural Competence for Disrupting Racism,” 10 a.m. Donna Grimes, speaking, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Polidor 5K Run/Walk, 8:30-11 a.m., benefiting ALFA program in Northern Haiti, $30 with shirt, registration by Oct. 15. Information and registration: 812-378-0697 or HaitiALFA@gmail.com.

November 2

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

November 3

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.

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General Announcements 

The Villages of Indiana will host virtual information nights on Oct. 25, Nov. 29 for those considering being foster parents

The Villages of Indiana will host two virtual information sessions for Indiana parents interested in learning more about providing foster homes for children. The sessions are from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 25 and Nov. 29.

The Villages of Indiana, one of the state’s largest private therapeutic foster care providers, supports foster families every step of the way. The agency provides training and 24-hour professional support for families who are willing to provide loving foster homes for children, especially sibling groups and teens.

To register for the sessions, call 317-775-6500. For information on The Villages, contact them at 800-874-6880 or visit www.villageskids.org.

 

Webinar to address ‘Financial Success Under Any Circumstance’ on Oct. 13

The Knights of Columbus Midwest Region will offer a webinar titled “Financial Success Under Any Circumstance” at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 13. The presenter is industry leader Van Mueller.

The webinar will address such questions as how to maximize your Social Security, building a legacy for your family, reducing or eliminating income tax liability on your IRA or 401k, and how to build retirement income.

The webinar is free, but registration is required at cutt.ly/FinancialWebinar. More information is also available at that site.

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Retreats and Programs

October 8-10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Rule of St. Benedict for Life Today, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

October 10

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Greatest Stories Ever Told: Healing from Trauma and Abuse, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Father Steven Schaftlein and Patty Moore presenting, free, donations accepted, advance registration required. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

October 11, 18, 25

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.

October 13

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

October 13, 20, 29, November 1

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Autumn Landscape, 9:30-11:30 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: www.mountsaintfrancis.org/painting-the-landscape or 812-923-8817.

October 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being Humble, Being Holy, retreat on St. Benedict’s spiritual teachings, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 5th Annual Peace in the Mourning Grief Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., widows’ retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, Father James Farrell and Nancy Pinard presenting, $200 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.

October 16

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. My True Name: A SoulCollage Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kathy Perron presenting, includes lunch and materials, $75. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

October 17

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

October 18, 25

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.

October 18-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Conversation with St. Paul Regarding the Trials of Pastoral Ministry, retreat for priests, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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