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The Coming Month

December 9-22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop INN-Spired Christmas Sale, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Dec. 17 and 22 9 a.m.-noon; many items 25-75% off. Information: 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

December 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Leave the Light On, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation offered all day, no appointment needed. Information: 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

December 13

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 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.

December 14, 28

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.

December 15

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day one of nine-day Mass novena. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 16

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Director of Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform John A. Mundell presenting “Walking the Walk: Business, Catholicism and the Environment,” 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 Dec. 13. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Rd., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 6 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day two of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 17

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Rd., Carmel, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 9 a.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day three of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 18

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sunday Brunch with Santa, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $19.50 adults,

$18.50 ages 62 and older, $9.50 ages 5-11, ages 4 and younger free. Information: Events.SistersofProvidence.org or 630-776-0811.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 6 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day four of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 19

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

The Villages of Indiana online Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, free. Information, registration: 317-775-6500 or cutt.ly/villagesindyreg.

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 5:15 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day five of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 20

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 5 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day six of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 21

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

Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 6:30 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day seven of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 22

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. Information: 317-244-9002.

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Rd., Fishers, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day eight of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 23

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 30th St., Indianapolis. Simbang Gabi Advent Mass Novena, 6 p.m., sponsored by Archdiocesan Philippine Ministry, day nine of nine-day Mass novena, potluck reception to follow. Information: mariasolito@yahoo.com.

December 28

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.

January 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass 5:45 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:45 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

January 7

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Rd. W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confessions 8:10-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

January 7-8

Mary Queen of Peace Church, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Bruté Weekend, Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses celebrated by Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary vice rector Father Andrew Syberg, talks on how the seminary forms future priests. Information: Ellen Sanders, 317-236-1501 or esanders@archindy.org.

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General Announcements 

Service of the Longest Night set for Dec. 17 in St. Meinrad

A Service of the Longest Night will be held in the chapel of the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, at 6 p.m. CT on Dec. 17.

Many people find the holidays a challenging time. Instead of celebrating, they are struggling with grief. They miss loved ones and find that the usual traditions and bright lights serve only to heighten their struggle.

Benedictine Father Adrian Burke will lead the service with prayer and Scripture that acknowledge those who mourn and struggle with loss during the Christmas season. While the service will not be streamed live, it will be recorded and posted at www.abbeycaskets.com, the website for Abbey Caskets, which is sponsoring the service. Abbey Caskets is a work of Saint Meinrad Archabbey.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will follow. An RSVP is requested for planning purposes but is not required. Parking is available in the Guest House parking lot.

For more information or to register, call 800-987-7380 or e-mail info@abbeycaskets.com.

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Retreats and Programs

December 9

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.

December 13, 14, 15, 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Advent Days of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per night, dinner additional $10 per meal. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

December 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality as Lived in Marriage, for married couples, Deacon Rich and Cherie Zoldak presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

January 9-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Winter Chant Workshop: Singing and Conducting Chant, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp presenting, $750 single, $835 double, commuter $200. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

January 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

January 13-15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

January 14

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Faith and the Arts, 9 a.m.-noon, Indiana State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Arthur Feinsod presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

February 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Welcoming In-laws, Valentine retreat for married couples, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

February 16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30, dinner additional $10. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

February 28-March 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Freedom Through Forgiveness, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Christian Hospitality: Welcoming One Another As Christ, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

March 19

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mystics— A Journey of Discovery: St. Bridget of Sweden, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Providence Sister Paula Damiano presenting, $25 includes materials and refreshments provided. Information, registration: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

March 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Welcoming In-laws, second Valentine Retreat for married couples, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 5-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Celebrating the Paschal Mystery, Benedictine Father Nöel Mueller presenting, Holy Week retreat, $465 single, $735 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 17-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Sermon on the Mount: Matthew’s Handbook for Living in the Kingdom of Heaven, priests retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

April 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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/TOBITIndy-042823or 317-545-7681. Information on program: www.archindy.org/fatima, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Contemplative Christianity: God’s Call to Holiness, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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