January 16, 2015

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The Coming Week

January 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “Pouring Faith into Family and Career, 16 ounces at a Time,” Scott Wise, President and CEO of A Pots and Pans Production, including Scotty’s Brewhouse, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

January 17

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.

January 18-22

St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Parish Renewal, “Tune into the Channel of Peace,” Franciscan Father Justin Belitz presenter, 7-7:45 p.m., encore presentations each morning at 9 a.m. Information: 317-257-4297.

January 22

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Local Solemn Observance Day of Prayer and Penance, 42nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Mass, noon, prayerful public witness, 1:15 p.m., Benediction and dismissal, 2:30 p.m. Information: 317-236-1551 or ericke@archindy.org.

January 23

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E. 17th St., Bloomington. Benefit concert for the Interfaith Winter Shelter, 7 p.m., $10 donation per person. Information: 812-339-5561 or mseuffert@hoosiercatholic.org.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship 7 p.m., Mass 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.

January 24

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.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Bread Rising, Spirit Raising,” Robyn Morton and Sister of Saint Joseph Paul Bernadette Bounk, instructors, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $100 per person, registration deadline Jan. 16. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.

January 25

St. Matthew the Apostle School, 4100 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Open house, 1-3 p.m. Information: 317-251-3997, ext. 3913 or rsobolewski@saintmatt.org.

January 28

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Nuno Felting Fabric Yardage,” Debby Green, instructor, 1-4 p.m., $100 per person, includes materials, registration deadline Jan. 25. Information: 812-535-2932 or wvc@spsmw.org.

January 29

St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. Substance Abuse Ministry, Recovery Mass, Father Joseph Newton, celebrant, 7 p.m., refreshments following Mass. Information: jlebeau@archindy.org.

February 4

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.

February 7

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.

Bravo Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle Dr., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap, “Lent? Isn’t Marriage Penance Enough?” presented by Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner and one drink ticket per person, register by Jan. 25 at www.stluke.org. Information: Ramona, 317-258-2761.

Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. Chocolate Fest and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., $10 adults advance sale, $15 at the door, $5 children 6-12, no charge for children under 6. Information: 765-935-2552 or chocolatefest2015@gmail.com.

February 8

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.

February 10

Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Euchre party, seniors and retirees, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-0522.

February 12

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Cenacle (house on parish grounds), Indianapolis. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide support group, 7 p.m. Information: 317-851-8344.

February 14

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.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Celebrate Romance in Marriage,” dinner and dance, 7 p.m., $40 per couple. Information: 317-888-2861 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

St. John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Campus, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. “End-of-Life Decision Making and Care and Respect for Dying,” presented by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk, director of education and ethicist for the National Catholic Bioethics Center, Mass 9:30 a.m., talk will follow Mass. Information: 812-246-2252 or 502-345-0271.

February 18

St. Luke the Apostle Parish, 7575 Holliday Drive East, Indianapolis. Ash Wednesday, soup supper, Mass, 5:30 p.m., soup supper, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373, ext. 256 or dcarollo@stluke.org.

February 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.

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General Announcements

Memorial service for the unborn to be held at Indiana War Memorial on Jan. 25

Right to Life of Indianapolis will host a memorial service for the unborn in the Indiana War Memorial Auditorium, 431 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Jan. 25.

The service will include a keynote address by national pro-life leader Monica Migliorino Miller, director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society and associate professor of theology and religious studies at Madonna University in Livonia, Mich.

Her address will be followed by the Annual Rose Ceremony commemorating the victims of 42 years of legal abortion.

The public is invited to this free event. After the service, all are invited to a pro-life ministry fair and to participate in a prayerful walk to Monument Circle.

For more information please call 317-582-1526 or visit www.rtlindy.org.

 

Party scheduled on Jan. 18 to celebrate Father Hilary Meny’s 100th birthday

To honor Father Hilary Meny on the occasion of his 100th birthday, a celebration will be held in the Family Life Center at SS. Peter and Paul Church, 211 North Vine St., in Haubstadt, Ind., in the Evansville Diocese from 1-4 p.m. Central Time on Jan. 18. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be moved to Jan. 25 at the same location and time.

In his 50 years of active service in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Father Meny served as assistant pastor at St. Philip Neri Parish in Indianapolis, assistant pastor at the former St. Joseph Parish in Clark County, assistant pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Bedford, and pastor of the former St. Patrick Parish in Madison.

All are invited to join in the celebration. For more information and reservations, call 812-768-6315.

 

Jan. 24 book signing set for Idiot’s Guides: Catholicism co-authored by local priest and laywoman

Father Eric Augenstein, archdiocesan director of vocations, and Julie Young, a local Catholic, will be signing their new book, Idiot’s Guides: Catholicism, at Bookmama’s, 9 Johnson Ave., in Indianapolis from 1-3 p.m. on Jan. 24.

This is Father Augenstein’s first published book. He was assisted by Young, a published author who graduated from Father Thomas Scecina Memorial High School in Indianapolis and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

The book is part of the official Idiot’s Guides series published by Alpha Books. It is available for purchase in paperback or e-book version through www.amazon.com and other online retailers, and will be available for purchase at the book signing.

 

Deadline for entries in “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest is Feb. 1

The deadline for entries in the “Try Prayer! It Works!” contest, a national competition encouraging children to express their faith through art, poetry and prose, is Feb. 1.

The contest is open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The national competition attracts more than 1,000 finalist entries from approximately 22,000 participants nationwide. Children and teens from Catholic schools, parishes, home schooling and other Catholic organizations use their talent to convey their beliefs through the contest.

This year’s theme, “Being about the work of my Father,” focuses on obedience and faithfulness. The participants will reflect on and express how they listen to God, and how they do the work that God calls them to do, thereby living out the Fifth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple.

For details or to download an application, log on to www.FamilyRosary.org/TryPrayer. All entries must be postmarked by Feb. 2.

For questions, call Holy Cross Family Ministries at 800-299-7729.

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Retreats and Programs

January 16-18

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Til Death Do Us Part: The Church and Matrimony,” Father Ben Luedtke, presenter. Information: 812-825-4642, ext. 1 or marianoais@bluemarble.net.

January 23

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Vigil with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 6:30-9:30 p.m., freewill offering, registration deadline Jan. 17. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

January 23-24

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

January 27-29

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Sacred Rhythm Silent Retreat, Annie Endris, facilitator, $280 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

January 30

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Compassion: Discussion with Questions and Answer Session followed by Book Signing by Vanessa Hurst of Engaging Compassion Through Intent and Action, 7-9 p.m., no charge, registration required, books available for $10.95. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

January 31

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Walking the Path of Jesus and Buddha: Engaging Compassion through Intent and Action, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 2

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.

February 3

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 6

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Movie Night: “Lilies of the Field,” Benedictine Sister Mary Luke Jones, facilitator, 6:30-9 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

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.

February 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Journey toward Holiness with St. Benedict,” Benedictine Brother Peduru Fonseka, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

February 7

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Couples retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

February 10

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Day of Reflection for Women Ministers, team of inter-denominational women ministers, presenters, 2-8 p.m., $25 per person includes supper. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

February 12

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Women Witnesses: Called to Live the Gospel,” Benedictine Sister Susan Marie Lindstrom, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “How Deep is Your Love?,” married couples retreat,  Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

February 20

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “4th Annual Girls’ Night Out: Women helping Women,” 7-10 p.m., $25 per person, a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Julian Center. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 20-22

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Silent retreat for women, Judy Ribar, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

February 26

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 28

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Resurrection,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

March 2

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.

March 3-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Fully Alive at Mass: Putting the Most in to Get the Most out,” Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

March 6

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.

March 6-8

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Way of the Cross According to the Gospel of Mark,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 for single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

March 7

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session one of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 9

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “F.B.I. Lent: Quenching Your Spiritual Thirst,” Benedictine Sister Betty Drewes, facilitator, 5-9 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 12

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Praying the Psalms as 21st Century Christians,” Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

February 28

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Pilgrim’s Journey to the Resurrection,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

March 14

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session two of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 14-15

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Moms’ Retreat for Women, Judy Ribar, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

March 16

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

March 21

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lenten book study series, session three of three, Dr. Will Hine, dean and professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University, presenter, 9:30-11 a.m., $35 per person includes materials, registration deadline March 1. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

March 23-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Hospitality in an Anonymous World,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

March 27-29

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Passion retreat, Franciscan Brother Bob Baxter, presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. People of the Empty Tomb: Preparing for Holy Week retreat, Providence Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano, presenters, registration deadline March 20. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 1-5

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Holy Week Retreat,” Benedictine Father Colman Grabert, presenter, $425 for single, $680 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

April 2-5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “A Triduum Retreat: Silent Monastic Holy Week,” $200 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 3

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.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Owens Hall, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 6

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.

April 7

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 10-12

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Vocation “Come and See” retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

Mount Saint Francis Retreat Center, 101 Mt. St. Francis Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Second Half of Life retreat for Women, , presenter. Information: 812-923-8817 or retreats@mountsaintfrancis.org.

April 13-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “Beyond the Cloister: Benedictine Principles in the Life of a Parish Priest,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

April 14

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session one of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “A Weekend with St. Teresa of Avila,” Benedictine Father Mark O’Keefe, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

April 20-22

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

April 14

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session one of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 16

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 17-19

Camp Rancho Framasa, Nashville. CYO Camp, W.O.W. (Women’s Only Weekend), Benedict Inn and Camp Rancho Framasa Staff, facilitators, $150 per person. Information: www.campranchoframasa.org.

April 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session two of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 23

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 25

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Invitation to Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45.50 per person, includes lunch and book, Paths to Prayer by Patricia D. Brown. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Praying with the Mystics Spring Session: Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila, Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $35 per person includes lunch and materials, registration deadline April 11. Information: 812-535-2952 or provctr@spsmw.org.

April 26

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Friendship Tea: Laughter and Joy,” Benedictine Sister Sharon Bierman, facilitator, 1-3 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 28

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session three of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

April 28-30

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “St. Benedict’s Way,” Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter, $425 for single. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

April 30-May 3

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Secretaries and Parish Administrators retreat, “Sleeper Awake!,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $320 single, $470 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

May 1

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.

May 4

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 5

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Vatican II’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium),” session four of four, Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Invitation to Prayer,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45.50 per person, includes lunch and book, Paths to Prayer by Patricia D. Brown. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 7

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Rest and Renewal: Come lay down your burdens…,” Molly Brosseau, M.S., facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $10 per person. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 11-13

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Directed retreat, “Stillness and Silence,” Benedictine Annie Endris, facilitator, $280 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 15-17

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “A Monastic Witness to Non-violence,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

May 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “A Blessed Life: Living the Beatitudes,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu

May 21

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

May 22-24

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

May 29

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “2nd Spiritual Direction Internship Alumni Picnic,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell and Annie Endris, facilitators, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 4

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Visio Divina: Baptism of Jesus-Road to Emmaus-Life in Community,” session one of three, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, facilitator, 7-9 p.m., $20 per. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 11

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per person includes a room for the day and lunch, spiritual direction available. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 18

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Seasonal Community Labyrinth Walk,” Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 p.m., free will donations graciously accepted. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

June 21-27

Benedict Inn Conference and Retreat Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Community Monastic Retreat: Parables and the Reign of God,” Abbot John Klassen, facilitator,  $425 per person includes room and meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or www.benedictinn.org.

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