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The Coming Week

November 1

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, confession, meditation, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, Weilhammer Hall, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Trivia Night, hosted by Knights of Columbus, 6:30 p.m., $100 per table of 10. Information: 317-527-9190.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. All class reunion, school tours 4:15 p.m., Mass 5 p.m., social hour and dinner, Indianapolis Marriott, 7202 E. 21st St., reservations requested. Information: 317-357-8352 or lfalumni@yahoo.com.

Helpers of God’s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil, Terre Haute. 7:30 a.m. Mass at the Carmelite Monastery at 59 Allendale, 9:25 a.m. parking on Ohio Blvd., 9:30 a.m. assemble on sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood at 30 S. 3rd St. for prayers, 10 a.m. travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel at 1807 Poplar St. for Divine Mercy Chaplet, completed around 10:30 a.m.

St. Malachy School, 7410 N. County Road 1000 E, Brownsburg. Craft show and quilt raffle, handmade crafts, food, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Information: 317-625-4153 or jiakem@gmail.com.

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 1709 E. Harrison St., Martinsville. Christmas Holiday Bazaar, craft room and attic, Christmas cookies by the pound, bake shop, food available, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. Information: 765-342-4504.

Huber’s Orchard and Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden. St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities Reverse Raffle, dinner, silent auction, bingo pull tabs, more than $12,000 in prize money, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Information and reservations: 812-949-7305.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Drive, Mt. St. Francis. Italian Gala and silent auction, following 4 p.m. Mass, $30 per person. Information: 812-923-8817 or mountsaintfrancis.org.

St. Louis de Montfort, Craig Willy Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers (Lafayette Diocese). St. Louis de Monfort, Craig Willy Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers (Lafayette Diocese). Texas Hold ‘Em for Women’s Care Center, chili supper and Women’s Care Center speaker 6:15 p.m., Texas Hold ‘Em 9 p.m., proceeds benefit Women’s Care Center pregnancy help facility next to Planned Parenthood abortion facility in Indianapolis. Information: Rosie Zatkulak, 317-294-5553.

November 1-2

All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Craft show and chicken dinner, Sat. craft show and lunch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. craft show and chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: 812-575-4302 or allsaintscatholic.net.

November 3

Calvary Cemetery, chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, chapel, All Souls Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-574-8898.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. All Souls’ Day Traditional Latin Mass featuring the singing of W. A. Mozart’s Requiem, 7 p.m.

November 4

St. Susanna Church, 1210 E. Main St., Plainfield. Stand in the Gap, evening of prayer to end abortion and for healing of our culture, 7 p.m. Information: Elizabeth Ricke at 317-236-1551 or e-mail ericke@archindy.org.

November 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: 317-243-0777.

November 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.

St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Drive, Indianapolis. Serra Club Mass for vocations, 8:15 a.m. Information: 317-850-1382.

November 8

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. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 E. Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. Workshop for experienced readers, cantor/psalmists, and Gospel proclaimers, Charlie Gardner, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $60 per person includes lunch, registration form at www.archindy.org, select Office of Worship under Offices. Information: 317-236-1483, 800-382-9836, ext. 1483 or ctuley@archindy.org.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Annual Christmas bazaar, lunch served, everything is handmade, wooden items, knitted scarves and hats, wreaths, candy, toys, dolls, clothes, ornaments, baskets and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-745-4284.

Another Broken Egg Café, 9435 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “The Five Love Languages,” Larry and Nancy O’Bryan presenting, food, fellowship, inspiration for Christ-filled marriages, $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person. Information/registration: www.stluke.org.

The Slovenian Nation Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. The Grape Arbor Dance, dinner, music and dancing, 5-11 p.m., $17 per person with dinner, $7 dance only, children 16 and under accompanied with an adult no charge. Information: 317-632-0619 or slovenianindy@gmail.com.

November 9

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Mass in French, 1 p.m. Information: 317-523-4193 or acfadi2014@gmail.com.

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Church, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Class of ’63 monthly gathering, 6 p.m. Mass, optional dinner afterward. Information: 317-408-6396.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Greenville (formerly Bradford). Spaghetti luncheon, quilt raffle and special prize raffles, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $8 adults, $4 children ages 4-11. Information: 812-364-6646 or saintmichaelschurch.net.

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General Announcements

Sisters of Providence to host grieving retreat on Nov. 8

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite persons of all faith traditions to “Grieving Gracefully … into a future full of hope,” in the Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 8.

The focus of the retreat will be on understanding and embracing the process of grief through the group setting.

Providence Sister Connie Kramer will facilitate the retreat. She has 40 years of experience in ministry, dealing with those who are grieving or have grieved, and ministers as a professionally certified group counselor/facilitator, grief specialist and spiritual director.

Cost to attend the event is $35, which includes lunch.

The registration deadline is Nov. 1.

For more information or to register, call 812-535-2952 or e-mail provctr@spsmw.org.

 

New Women’s Care Center next to Planned Parenthood to celebrate open house on Nov. 19

The new Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., in Indianapolis is hosting an open house for all interested in touring their new facility from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 19.

The pro-life pregnancy help center is located directly next to the Planned Parenthood abortion facility that serves as Indiana’s largest abortion provider, performing more than half of the abortions in the state.

Staff of the Women’s Care Center will be on hand to answer questions, and light refreshments will be available.

 

Archbishop’s former classmate to present mission on sacraments at Indianapolis parish on Nov. 9-12

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 Central Ave. in Indianapolis, is offering its parish mission, “Catching Fire: The Joy of the Sacraments,” presented by Redemptorist Father Tony Judge, from 7-8 p.m. on Nov. 9-12. The event is open to the public and includes light refreshments following the mission talk each evening.

The goal of the mission is to deepen appreciation for and understanding of the Sacraments as God-given gifts of grace.

The themes for each night are:

• Sunday, “Blessed and Sent,” the sacraments of baptism and confirmation.
• Monday, “A Covenant for Loving,” the sacraments of marriage, religious life and holy orders.
• Tuesday, “Healing Ourselves, Healing Each Other,” the sacraments of reconciliation and anointing.
• Wednesday, “A Feast of Gratitude,” the sacrament of the Eucharist.

Father Tony and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin were classmates at St. Joseph Preparatory College in Edgerton, Wis. Following graduation from the college, they attended seminary together at Holy Redeemer College and professed vows in 1973 as members of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.

For more information about the mission, call 317-257-2266.

 

Pro-Life Indiana Leadership Summit for high school and college students set for Nov. 22 at Ball State

Students for Life of America has scheduled a pro-life Indiana Leadership Summit for high school and college students in Cardinal Hall Room 301, 2000 W. University Ave., at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., in the Lafayette Diocese from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 22.

The event will feature talks from Jami Beer of Created Equal, Mike Spencer of the Life Training Institute, RJ McVeigh of Students for Life of America, Matt Sharp from the Alliance Defending Freedom and Sue Swayze of Indiana Right to Life.

The talks from these pro-life leaders will focus on pro-life activism that has proven effective in changing cultures on campuses across the United States.

The purpose of the summit is to help participants become more confident and better equipped to change the culture to be pro-life on their campus or at their school.

Tickets are $15.

Registration is available online by logging onto sfla.webconnex.com/14INRegConf.

For more information, contact RJ McVeigh, Students for Life of America representative for Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, at rmcveigh@studentsforlfe.org.

 

Single Catholic men ages 20-40 invited to retreat at Saint Meinrad Archabbey on Dec. 27–Jan. 1

The Vocations Office of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive in St. Meinrad, invites single Catholic men, ages 20-40, to participate in their annual Monastic Observance Retreat on Dec. 27, 2014, through Jan. 1, 2015.

Participants will have an opportunity to experience the monastic life by working, praying and socializing with the monastic community.

For more information or to register, log on to www.saintmeinrad.org/mo, call 812-357-6381 or e-mail vocations@saintmeinrad.org.

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Retreats and Programs

October 31-November 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. AA Men’s Retreat, “Rigorous Honesty throughout the 12 Steps: A Key to Sobriety and Spirituality,” Benedictine Father Noel Colman Grabert presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 2

Our Lady of Grace Monastery, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Beech Grove Benedictines, “Come and See Vocation Retreat,” single Catholic women ages 18-44, Benedictine Sister Jennifer Horner, presenter. Information: 317-787-3287, ext. 3032 or vocatons@benedictine.com.

Kordes Center, Monastery Immaculate Conception, 841 E. 14th St., Ferdinand. “Praying with Icons,” Benedictine Sister Jeana Visel, presenter, registration due Oct. 29. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or www.thedome.org/programs.

November 3

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 3-7

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Permanent Deacons Retreat, “The Psalms: Formation for Ministry,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 6-9 (Para los hambres del 6-9 November)

SonRise Retreat Center, 6720 Ridgeview Dr., Anderson, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Cursillos Men’s weekend in Spanish. Information: 765-642-0381, 765-662-6078 or www.cursillo-cicc.org.

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “Big Fish” (drama), 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted, popcorn and lemonade. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 7-9

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Good Humor Saint: St. Philip Neri,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 8

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Growing Up With Fairy Tales,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, Ph.D. presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes CEU. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Grieving Gracefully…into a Future Full of Hope, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

November 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “Gifts You Are Given, Give As Gift,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 10

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 11-13

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Rule of Life: A Trellis That Supports Your Spiritual Life, Benedictine Sister Jennifer Mechtild Horner presenting, 7-9 p.m., $25. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

November 13-16 (Para los hambres del 13-16 November)

SonRise Retreat Center, 6720 Ridgeview Dr., Anderson, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Cursillos Women’s weekend in Spanish. Information: 765-642-0381, 765-662-6078 or www.cursillo-cicc.org.

November 14

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart” Personal Days of Retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $35 includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Encounter with G.K. Chesterton, Dale Ahlquist, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.

November 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Understanding Jesus as the Parable of God,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 West State road 48, Bloomington. “Encounter With G.K. Chesterton,” commuters, $100 per person, single room, $240, couples, $340. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

November 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Ignatian Prayer and Spiritual Health, Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso presenting, 9-11 a.m., $20 Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 17

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Praying n Playing – Session 3: Continuing the Journey - Where will my next step be? Dawna Petersen presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $12 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

November 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Retreat for Lay Ministers, “Liturgical Prayer,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

November 21-23

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Fall Art Retreat: “Painting Your Way Into God,” Franciscan Father John Quigley presenting, $215 for single room, $130 for commuters. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Building Up the Church in Love: The Essentials (Acts 2:42),” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

November 24

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 1

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. FBI: ADVENT: Advent with Father Thomas Merton, Father Jeffrey Godecker presenting, 5-9 p.m., $30. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Movie Night: “Trouble with Angels,” Benedictine Sister Ann Patrice Papesh facilitating, 6:30-9 p.m., suggested donation $10. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Movie Night: “12 Years a Slave” (drama), 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donations accepted, popcorn and lemonade. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. First Friday devotions and lunch, 11:45 a.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 6

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Morning Advent Reflection: The Visitation of Mary and Elizabeth, Annie Endris presenting, 9-11:30 a.m., $25. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 8

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 9

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Advent: Visio Divina, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe faclitating, 7-9 p.m., $20. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 12-13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Advent Retreat: “Journey with St. Francis,” Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell presenting, $215 for single room, $130 for commuters. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Shop Inn-Spired Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Advent retreat, lessons and carols, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter, 2-6 p.m. lessons, $25 per person, 7-8 p.m. carols, free. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 14

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “Becoming Prayer,” Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell presenting, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 15

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart” Personal Days of Retreat, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $35 includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., freewill offering accepted. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Jesus, Savior and Son,” Benedictine Father Jeremy King presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu. 

December 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Blue Christmas Service (or Service of Solace), Annie Endris leading, 1-2:30 p.m., free will donations accepted, registration requested. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

December 22

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

December 27

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Bird Count, meet at Michaela Farm, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.,$10 for lunch. Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Mindfulness for the New Year, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Clair Sherman, PhD. presenting, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 includes lunch, $65 includes CEU . Information and RSVP: 812-933-6437 or email center@oldenburgosf.com.

December 29

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Mondays at the Mount, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

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