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November 9

St. Monica Parish, St. Augustine Room, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Healing Hidden Hurts ministry, “Abortion Recovery” seminar, Debbie Miller, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donations. Information: 317-297-7578 or www.healinghiddenhurts.org.

St. Mary Church, 317 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. Dedication concert for new organ, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-637-3983.

November 9-10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “A Celebration of Marriage.” Information: 317-545-7681.

November 10

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Veterans Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-574-8898.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Veterans Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-574-8898.

St. Monica Parish, St. Augustine Room, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Healing Hidden Hurts ministry, “Abortion Recovery Facilitator Training,” 9 a.m.-6 p.m., $45 per person, registration due Oct. 22. Information: 317-297-7578 or www.healinghiddenhurts.org.

Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Third annual “Grape Arbor Dance,” 6-11 p.m., $10 per person includes dinner, children under 16 years old free when accompanied by adult. Information: 317-632-0619 or slovenianindy@gmail.com.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Women’s Club, “Christmas Bazaar,” vendors, food, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-745-4284.

St. Paul Parish, 202 E. Washington St., Greencastle. “Christmas Bazaar,” decorations, crafts, baked goods, chili lunch available, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 765-653-6891.

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

St. Maurice Parish, 3623 W. State Road 229, Napoleon. “Fall Smorgasbord,” 4-7 p.m. Information: 812-852-4394 or agehl@etczone.com.

November 11

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Discalced Carmelites Secular Order meeting, noon. Information: 317-545-7681.

November 11-14

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. “Encountering the Divine,” parish mission, Benedictine Father Brendan Moss, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 812-944-1184 or lhamilton@olphna.org.

November 12

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. “What Exactly is the Church’s Teaching on Family Planning, Brain Death and Organ Donation?” Dr. Paul Byrne and Mercedes Arzú Wilson, presenters, 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373.

November 12-December 17

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. “Divorce and Beyond,” annual holiday session, 7-9 p.m., $30 per person includes book. Registration: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

November 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Mass for deceased members, 11 a.m., meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-885-5098.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “Catholicism” video series by Father Robert Barron in English, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: athomas@stgabrielindy.org.

November 14

Columbus Bar, 322 Fourth St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “The 21st Century Catholic–Living the Faith in Modern Times,” 7 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241, or tracanelli_@yahoo.com.

November 15

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive E., Indianapolis. “Safeguarding the Christian Presence in the Holy Land,” Richard Sontag, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-259-4373.

St. Joseph University Church, 113 S. 5th St., Terre Haute. Pro-Life Mass, 5:15 p.m., Divine Mercy Chaplet, 4:30 p.m. Information: mcbroom.tom@gmail.com.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. November Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-898.

November 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Learn, Earn and Return,” Michael Evans, CEO of AIT Bioscience and founder of AIT Laboratories, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

Athenaeum Ballroom, 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. St. Mary Parish, “Fine Art Auction,” preview 6:30 p.m., auction 7:30 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-371-2728.

Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, “What Are You Looking For?” 7 p.m. Information: indytheologyontap@googlegroups.com.

November 17

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Todd Goodson, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Bradford/Greenville. “Christmas Bazaar” and spaghetti supper, 4-7:30 p.m., adults $8 per person, children ages 4-11 $4 each. Information: 812-364-4289 or gigeswein@aol.com.

St. Mary of the Knobs Parish, Floyd County, fundraiser at Huber Family Farm, Starlight. “Harvest of Abundance,” 11th annual night out, dinner, dance, live and silent auctions, $40 per person. Information: 812-923-3011.

November 18

Most Holy Name of Jesus School, Hartman Hall, 21 N. 16th Ave., Beech Grove. Parent Teacher Organization, “Holiday Bazaar,” chicken and noodles dinner, craft booth, holiday booth, country kitchen, white elephant booth, visit by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, 1-3 p.m., bazaar, 12:30-5 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “Catholicism” video series by Father Robert Barron in Spanish, 7-8:15 p.m. Information: athomas@stgabrielindy.org.

Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Twister Circle, Oldenburg. Open house, 1-3 p.m. Information: 812-933-0737, ext. 244, or kwessling@oldenburgacademy.org.

Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

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General Announcements

Extraordinary ministers of holy Communion are needed at hospital

Deacon Patrick Bauer, who ministers at St. Barnabas Parish and Methodist Hospital, both in Indianapolis, is seeking new volunteer extraordinary ministers of holy Communion to distribute the Eucharist to hospital patients.

Potential Communion ministers would be asked to serve a half day once a week or on a biweekly basis.

Bilingual ministers are especially needed. Substitute ministers would also be accepted.

Potential ministers would receive training by hospital and chaplaincy staff members. They are not required to be a Communion minister at their parishes.

Scheduling is flexible and parking at the hospital is provided.

For more information, contract Deacon Bower by e-mail at wpbower@comcast.net or call him at 317-313-8010.

Memorial Mass for deceased clergy is Nov. 20 at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery

November is traditionally a month in the Church when Catholics pray in a special way for the faithful departed.

In the spirit of that tradition, a memorial Mass for the deceased archbishops, bishops, priests and deacons of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will be celebrated at 4 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the chapel of Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, in Indianapolis.

Father Gerald Kirkhoff, archdiocesan vicar for priests’ advocacy, will be the principal celebrant for the Mass.

Priests, deacons, friends and relatives of the deceased clergy, and all others are invited to participate in the liturgy.

For more information on the Mass, call 317-236-1589 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1589.

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Retreats and Programs

November 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Eucharist and the Church,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 10

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. “Mary as a Model of Women’s Spirituality,” MOMS retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-786-4371 or bdanner@stjudeindy.org.

November 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Coffee Talk–Praying with God’s Holy Ones,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Annual Day of Reflection on the Psalms,” Father William Munshower, presenter, $38 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Men’s Night,” Franciscan Father Carl Hawver, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Contemplative Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per session. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

November 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The God of Mercy,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters of Providence, “Discernment Weekend.” Information: 812-535-2895 or nnolan@spsmw.org.

November 17-18

Mount St. Francis Retreat Center, Youth Center, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Catholic 101 Retreat,” grades 9-12. Information: 812-945-2000 or leah@nadyouth.org.

November 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile–Silent Non-Guided Day of Reflection,” $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove.“Catholic Identity and Doctrine–The Sermon on the Mount … Becoming Beatitude People,” session four of four, Benedictine Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per session includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7851 or www.benedictinn.org.

November 28

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Grieving with God,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 11 a.m.-noon, $15 per session. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

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