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February 7
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. First Friday exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary and Benediction, 4-6 p.m., Mass, 5:45 p.m. Information: 317-244-9002 or stjosephschurch@hotmail.com.
February 8
Northside Knights of Columbus, 7100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Christ the King Parish, “Bayou Bash,” 6 p.m.-midnight, dinner and auction, $60 per person. Information: 317-255-3666 or jpriser@ctk-indy.org.
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. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Altar Society, soup, supper and silent auction, 5-8 p.m. Information: 812-944-0417.
February 11
Northside Knights of Columbus, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Gabriel Project free dinner and program, 7-9 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Reservations and information: 317-646-0142 or tony@goangels.org.
February 12
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Harvest House Seniors, monthly gathering, noon Mass, luncheon, bingo. Information: 317-241-9878 or 317-244-0255.
The Columbus Bar, 322 4th St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “Love vs. Lust-What’s the difference?,” Brie Anne Eichhorn, presenter, 6:30 p.m. gathering, 7:30 p.m. program. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241.
February 13
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Media Center, 541 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.
Marian University, 8435 Keystone Crossing, Ste. 108, Indianapolis. Adult programs information meeting, 6 p.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-955-6271 or jlee@marian.edu.
February 15
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Souper Bowl,” see artisans in action, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $15 per person or $25 for two includes lunch and hand crafted bowl. Registration: 317-787-3287.
Marian University, Ruth Lilly Student Center, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Adult programs information meeting, 10 a.m., reservations requested. Information: 317-955-6271 or jlee@marian.edu.
Our Lady of the Greenwood, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Marriage Enrichment Ministry, “Celebrate Romance in Marriage,” 6:30-10:30 p.m., $35 per couple. Information: 317-888-2861 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.
February 16
Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.
February 19
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
February 20
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Third Thursday adoration: Interceding for Women Experiencing Crisis Pregnancy, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.. Information: 317-244-9002 or stjosephschurch@hotmail.com.
February 21
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “The Pope and Capitalism,” presenter Peter Rusthoven, Partner, Barnes and & Thornburg LLP and former Associate Counsel to President Ronald Reagan, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
February 26
The Columbus Bar, 322 4th St., Columbus. Theology on Tap, “Could you speak up, Lord?-Listening to God’s voice in your life,” Father Eric Augenstein, presenter, 6:30 p.m., gathering, 7:30 p.m., program. Information: 812-379-9353, ext. 241.
March 1
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Health Ministry presentation: Serving the Health Needs of St. Joseph and St. Ann Parishes, luncheon, reservations due no later than Feb. 23. Information: 317-339-6503.
March 5
Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles, 50 and over, single, separated, widowed or divorced. New members welcome. 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-745-2752.
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General Announcements
SPRED dinner dance to be held on March 22 in Indianapolis
The annual Special Religious Development (SPRED) dinner dance will be held at the Marten House Heritage Ballroom, 1801 W. 86th St. in Indianapolis, from 6-11:30 p.m. on March 22.
The theme of this year’s event is “March Gladness: SPRED Team Spirit.” All are invited to join in the event, which includes dinner, a DJ and dance, and an opportunity to purchase $1 tickets to put toward various items, with the winning tickets being drawn later in the evening.
SPRED is a religious education program in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that reaches out to persons with developmental disabilities and special needs, celebrating the unique gifts of each individual.
Currently, SPRED programs in parishes serve more than 100 children and adults throughout central and southern Indiana.
For more information about the SPRED dinner dance, contact the Office of Catholic Education at 317-236-1430 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1430.
‘Joy of the Gospel’ conference set for March 29 in Bristow
Servants of the Gospel of Life Sister Diane Carollo will serve as the keynote speaker for the “Joy of the Gospel” conference at St. Joseph’s Holy Family, Inc., 25992 Cottonwood Road in Bristow, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CST on March 29.
Sister Diane will cover the topics of The New Evangelization; The Family Within the Context of the New Evangelization; and The Spiritual Life of Missionary Disciples in the Midst of the New Atheism.
The conference includes lunch, Mass, discussion and quiet time for prayer.
A free will offering will be accepted.
For 12 years, Sister Diane served the Archdiocese of Indianapolis as director of the Office for Pro-Life Ministry and part-time director of religious education (DRE) at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Indianapolis. Currently, she is DRE at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.
She is the author of The Final Choice (2006) and The Final Destination (2012), and holds a master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Providence College.
To register, e-mail sjhf@psci.net or call 812-357-2119 by March 15. Those wishing to volunteer may also use the same contact information, and are asked to respond as soon as possible.
Catholic Radio Indy celebrates 10 years with dinner and silent auction on Feb. 25
Catholic Radio Indy is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a dinner and silent auction at the Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St. in Indianapolis, at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.
Feb. 25 is the date on which Catholic Radio Indy first started broadcasting in 2004.
Father Rick Nagel, pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis, is the featured speaker.
The cost for the event is $60 per person, or $440 for a table of eight. There is no cost for vowed religious.
To order tickets, call 317-870-8400, or log on to catholicradioindy.org to register online, download an order form or make a donation.
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Retreats and Programs
February 7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: The Light in Her Eyes, 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 7-9
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $292 per couple includes accommodations, meals and program materials. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 18 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Be Angry But Do Not Sin,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Francis Series: Francis and the Sultan, Franciscan Sister Norma Rocklage, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Married Couples Retreat Day, 9 a.m., $100 per couple includes candlelight dinner and celebration of the Eucharist.
Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
February 9
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 1-6 p.m., $65 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 15 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
February 10
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Reflection Day: Spend a Day with God, $25 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 14-16
Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Love Is Here to Stay,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
February 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Always Loving Our Children,” 4-9 p.m., light dinner, free-will donation. Information: 317-545-7681 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: Clay in the Hands of the Potter, Ron Galyen, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 18
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Oblate Information Night, Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., free-will donation. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
February 19
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
February 21
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Girls’ Night Out: Women Helping Women, 7-10:30 p.m., $45 per person with a portion of the proceeds going to the Julian Center. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Silent Retreat for Women. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.
February 21-23
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Creativity: Painting our Way into God, Father John Quigley, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
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