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December 15

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Dustin Boehm, associate pastor of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, 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. Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Priori Hall, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. “Advent Retreat for Catholic Artists,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $15 per person. Information: www.mapindy.org.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Priori Hall, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Ministry through the Arts Project and St. Joseph of Arimathea Society, concert, “A Festival of Lessons and Carols,” 7 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478 or www.mapindy.org/lessons-carols.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Office of Multicultural Ministry, African-American Catholic Women’s Advent Day of Reflection, “Touch the Hem of His Garment,” C. Vanessa White, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 317-236-1474 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1474.

December 16

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Father Frey Room, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “Amazed and Afraid–The Revelation of God Become Man,” Spanish, 1 p.m. Information: 317-291-7014 or athomas@stgabrielindy.org.

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

December 18

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, Father Frey Room, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “Amazed and Afraid—The Revelation of God Become Man,” English, 7 p.m. Information: 317-291-7014 or athomas@stgabrielindy.org.

McCauley, Nicolas and Company, 702 N. Shore Drive, Jeffersonville, Catholic Community Foundation continuing education session, “How to Incorporate Philanthropy in Estate Planning–Ethical Considerations in Estate and Charitable Planning,” Phil Purcell, presenter, 8 a.m.-noon, three credit hours, continental breakfast and light lunch provided, no charge. Information: 317-236-1482 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1482, or ariddick@archindy.org.

December 19

Calvary Cemetery,

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

December 20

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

December 21

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Is Capitalism Compatible with Catholicism?,” Raul Zavaleta, CEO of Indigo BioSystems, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

December 22

St. Bartholomew Church, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Concert series, “Let There Be Light,” 7 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 237, or bminut_stb@yahoo.com.

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens rosary procession downtown after 12:10 p.m. Mass. Information: 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

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General Announcements

Simbang Gabi Masses are Dec. 15 at two parishes

“Simbang Gabi”—which is Tagalog for “Night Mass”—liturgies will be celebrated on Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 1807 Poplar St., in Terre Haute, and at 5 p.m. at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church, 6000 W. 34th St., in Indianapolis.

The Masses will be followed by a festive meal.

The observance of this Advent tradition of Filipino Catholics is sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry.

In the Philippines, Simbang Gabi is also known as the “Misa de Gallo”—“Mass of the Crowing Rooster”—or the “Misa de Aguinaldo”—“Mass of Thanksgiving.”

It involves a novena of Masses which are celebrated before dawn to accommodate the work schedules of Filipino farm workers and fishermen.

Since the Masses are usually celebrated at night, churches are decorated with lanterns that remind worshipers of the star that led the Magi to Bethlehem.

For more information about the Masses, call 317-236-1562 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1562, or send an e-mail to Father Kenneth Taylor, director of the archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry, at ktaylor@archindy.org.

Catholic Community Foundation to sponsor continuing education seminar

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Catholic Community Foundation is hosting a continuing education session for attorneys, accountants, financial advisers and others titled “How to Incorporate Philanthropy in Estate Planning–Ethical Considerations in Estate and Charitable Planning.”

The free seminar begins at 8 a.m. and concludes at noon on Dec. 18 in the community meeting room at McCauley, Nicolas and Company, 702 N. Shore Drive, in Jeffersonville.

A continental breakfast and light lunch will be provided for participants.

For registration information, contact Annie Riddick at 317-236-1482 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1482, or send an e-mail to ariddick@archindy.org.

Grant will help support work study at Providence Cristo Rey High School

On Nov. 14, Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis received a $325,000 grant from the Glick Fund to support the school’s Corporate Work Study program.

In this program, students gain on-the-job experience by working one day a week at companies and other organizations in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

In return, those companies and organizations help provide tuition assistance for the students.

For more information about Providence Cristo Rey High School, log on to www.pcrhs.org.

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Retreats and Programs

December 14-16

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Retreat with Hildegard of Bingen–Visionary, Saint, Healer and Prophet,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reflections on the Letters of John and the Johannine Community,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

December 15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Office of Multicultural Ministry, Advent Day of Reflection, “African-American Women’s Conference,” C. Vanessa White, keynote speaker, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-236-1474 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1474, or 317-545-7681.

December 19

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.

December 29

Michaela Farm, Oldenburg. “Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count,” 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $7 per person for lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

December 31

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual New Year’s Eve retreat, “Mary, the Mother of God,”

Father Aaron Jenkins and Jonathan Higgins, presenters, $138 per person, $256 per married couple. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 15, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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