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The Coming Week
June 13
St. Augustine Home, chapel, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.
June 13-14
Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. “Music Festival,” music, games, food, children’s activities, raffle. Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-926-3324.
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Annual Italian Street Festival, Bocce Ball tournament, food, music, 5-11 p.m., Italian religious procession Sat. 6:45 p.m., Mass 7 p.m. Information: 317-636-4478.
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. “International Festival,” Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, food, games, rides. Information: 317-291-7014.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Community-wide picnic, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2-11 p.m., food, booths, raffles, entertainment. Information: 812-282-2290.
June 14
Slovenian National Home, picnic grounds, 1340 Yates Lane, Avon. Hog Fest, 1-10 p.m., $5 admission, $10 with dinner, children 16 and under no charge with parent entry, food, music. Information: 317-632-0619 or sloveniannationalhomeindy.org
St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 3033 Martin Road, Floyds Knobs. “4th Annual KnobsFest,” music, booths, quilts, homestyle fried chicken dinner, noon-6 p.m., live band 6 p.m.-midnight. Information: 812-923-3011.
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.
Links Golf Club, 11425 N 700 W, New Palestine. Nativity Athletics Golf Outing, 7 a.m., $80 per person. Information: 317-357-8917 or kristinseed@gmail.com.
June 16
St. Mark the Evangelist School, 541 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Indianapolis, caregiver support group meeting, “Emotion Regulation,” Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, presenter, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-261-3378 or mwoodsworth@archindy.org.
June 18
Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 19
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 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, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 19-21
St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. “Summer Festival,” Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., food, games, rides, entertainment. Information: 317-786-4371.
June 20
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Called to Raise the Bar,” presenter Christian ministry artist Karen Glanders, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
June 20-21
Christ the King Parish, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. “Summer Social,” 5 p.m.-midnight, food, music, games, entertainment. Information: 317-255-3666.
June 21
St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. “Family Fest” 1-6 p.m. games and chicken dinner, then “30th Annual Street Dance” (ages 21+) 7 p.m.-1 a.m., food, beer garden and dancing, $10 cover charge. Information: 812-944-0417.
June 22
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Parish picnic, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, games, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-623-2964.
St. Joseph Parish, tri-parish picnic held at Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., food, games, booths, raffle, flea market. Information: 812-738-2742.
June 24
Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Adult programs information meeting, 10 a.m. Reservations: 317-955-6271 or marian.edu/MAP.
June 26
Fariview Presbyterian Church, 4609 N. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Catholic Charities Indianapolis, caregiver support group meeting, “Emotion Regulation,” Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, presenter, 5:30-7 p.m. Information: 317-261-3378 or mwoodsworth@archindy.org.
New Albany Deanery, Clarksville. Kentucky Kingdom outing for youths and families, $29 per person. Information: 812-945-2000 or sandy@nadyouth.org.
June 28
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, Mass, 12:10 p.m., procession following Mass. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
June 29
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Decatur County, 1963 N. St. John St., St. Maurice. Parish picnic, 10 a.m. Mass, chicken and roast beef dinners, mock turtle soup, sandwiches, games, country store, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-4754.
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General Announcements
Tame the Terrain mud/obstacle race set for June 21 in Jennings County
On June 21, St. Ann, St. Joseph and St. Mary parishes in Jennings County are hosting the second running of the mud/obstacle race titled “T3-Tame the Terrain” at Muscatatuck County Park on Indiana Highway 7, about 14 miles east of the US 50 East exit off of I-65 South in Jennings County.
The event raises funds for the parishes’ Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs, including attendance at conferences at the regional, national and international level.
The race will include more than 20 obstacles such as a fire pit, barbed wire crawl, mud pits, crossing streams and rock walls—all while trekking over 3.5 miles of wooded terrain.
New this year is the Tamers-in-Training heats—mini race courses designed for participants from ages 4 to 12.
This family-friendly event includes music, food and drinks available for participants and spectators.
Registration is $60 for adults and $20 for children.
Additional information and online registration are available by logging on to www.tametheterrain.com.
For additional questions, contact the office for the three parishes at 812-346-3604 or e-mail info@tametheterrain.com.
Benedict Inn is accepting Spiritual Direction Internship applications
The Spiritual Direction Internship at the Benedict Inn in Beech Grove is now accepting applications for the 2014-16 class, with courses beginning in September.
The Spiritual Direction Internship is a two-year program designed for a person who desires to enrich his or her spiritual life, to discern whether they have a call to become a spiritual director, and to develop experientially the skills needed for spiritual direction.
The Internship is intended to meet the needs of the Catholic and ecumenical Christian communities in Indianapolis and the surrounding area.
Contact Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell for more information at 317-788-7581, ext. 4 or e-mail julie@benedictine.com.
St. Pius X Class of 1964 begins call out for 50th reunion
The Class of 1964 at St. Pius X School in Indianapolis is planning its 50th anniversary reunion for late summer, and is eager to locate classmates and teachers from 1956-57 through 1963-64.
Please contact Ann Fox Vannice at afoxvannice@gmail.com or call 317-903-9373.
Providence Associate deadline is June 30
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in St. Mary-of-the-Woods invite all women and men of faith to apply to join them in their mission of love, mercy and justice in service among God’s people.
Applications are now being accepted for the Providence Associate relationship. The application deadline for the coming year is June 30. There is no cost to become an associate.
Providence Associates are women and men age 18 and older of diverse faith traditions who seek a formal relationship with the Sisters of Providence, a congregation of Roman Catholic religious sisters committed to breaking boundaries and creating hope.
Accepted applicants spend a year in formation, meeting regularly one-on-one with a Sister of Providence or another Providence Associate. Together they learn and share about Providence spirituality and the shared wisdom and customs of the sisters.
There are currently 191 Providence Associates and several in formation to become associates.
Contact Debbie Dillow, assistant director of Providence Associates, at 317-994-6821 or e-mail ddillow@spsmw.org for an application. To learn more, log on to www.ProvidenceAssociates.org.
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Retreats and Programs
June 11, June 18, June 25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Holy Stories, four-week workshop, Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, presenters, 7-9 p.m., $45 for the series. Information: 317-788-7581.
June 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “Buckets, Brooms and Prayers,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 15-21
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Community Monastic Silent Retreats: “The Paschal Mystery in the Monastic Life,” Benedictine Abbot Gregory Polan, presenter. Information: 317-788-7581.
June 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “What’s in a Name: St. Francis of Assisi and the 21st Century,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Conventual Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenters, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $39 per person. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
June 18
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 19
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Community Labyrinth Walk, third Thursday of every month through Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Annie Endris, facilitator. Information: 317-788-7581.
June 20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
June 24-26
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “St. Benedict on Humility,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Reading the Word of God in the Liturgy,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
June 25
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Reflection Day: Spend a Day with God, $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581.
June 27
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth,” 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 27-29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage preparation weekend, $292 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/family/tobit.html.
June 28
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Psychology: Healing your Archetypal Hero, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, 9-11:35 a.m., $45 per person includes lunch, $65 per person CEU. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
June 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 1:30-6 p.m., $56 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or archindy.org/family/marriage-precana.html.
July 4-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Marvelous Mozart,” Benedictine Father Noel Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 7-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Brining to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 11-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pray Your Way to Happiness, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 13-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Directed Retreat, choose from two 3-day options in addition to a 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8-day retreat. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
July 18-20
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Experiences of Prayer in the Bible,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend: a Lifeline for Marriages, Information: 317-489-6811 or Retrouvaille_Indy.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcholoics and Alanons. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 8-10
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict on Humility,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 19-21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
August 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Forgiven and Forgiving,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual Day of Prayer, Father Jim Farrell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $39 per person, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
August 29-31
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Intentionality: Good Zeal in the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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