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The Coming Month
November 20
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “Attracting Young Catholics Back to the Church: Making it Relevant in Modern Times,” Father Rick Nagel, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist Church, presenter, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included, bring canned food items for the annual St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food drive. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
November 21
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Knights of Columbus, Santo Rosario Council 14449, “A Knight in Paris,” pro-life fundraiser, French cuisine dinner, silent auction, Congressman Marlin Stutzman, keynote speaker, 5:30 p.m., $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Information: 317-636-4478 or info@holyrosaryindy.org.
St. Philip Neri Church, 550 N. Rural St., Indianapolis. “Philipfest,” Mass 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., “Hall of Fame Awards” 7:30 p.m., $30 per person. Information: 317-631-8746.
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
November 21-22
St. Barnabas Parish, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis. “Different Kind of Giving Market,” proceeds from purchases help support ministries, Sat. following 5 p.m. Mass, Sun. following 7, 9 11 a.m. Masses. Information: 317-8820724.
St. Margaret Mary Parish, 2405 S. Seventh St., Terre Haute. Holiday Craft Fair, crafts, noodle and bake sale, raffle, Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 812-232-3512 or jakers@smmth.org.
November 22
St. Anthony Parish, Ryan Hall, 349 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:15 p.m., doors open at 12:30 p.m., $4 per person. Information: 317-636-4828.
November 26
St. Louis de Montfort Parish, (Diocese of Lafayette), Craig Will Hall, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers. Thanksgiving dinner, no charge, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., reservations due Nov. 19. Information/reservations: 317-517-4256 or dlrconsulting13@gmail.com.
November 28
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, 1 p.m., procession. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.
December 2
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 p.m. Information: 317-243-0777.
December 3
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Hope for the Holidays,” session two of two, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.
December 4
Marian University chapel, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Dei Catholic Business Group, Mass and monthly meeting, 6:30-8:30 a.m., breakfast, $15 per person. Information: 317-435-3447 or lumen.dei@comcast.net.
Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following Mass until 9:30 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.
St. Lawrence Church, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass and healing prayer, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-366-4854.
Most Holy Name of Jesus, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. First Friday devotion, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 5:30 p.m.; reconciliation, 5:45-6:45 p.m.; Mass, 7 p.m.; Litany of the Sacred Heart and prayers for the Holy Father, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-5454.
December 5
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. Michael 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.
St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Advent Day of Reflection for Single Catholic Women, ages 16-30, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., includes lunch, adoration, confession, vespers. Information and registration: ssfpa.org/retreat/.
December 6
Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, Indianapolis. Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies Speaker Series, “America and the World,” Former Senator Richard G. Lugar, presenter, 6 p.m. Information: maple@marian.edu or 317-955-6775.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. St. Nicholas dinner and Indianapolis Maennerchor Concert, 6 p.m., $15 per person, tickets are presale no tickets at the door. Information: 317-638-5551 or sheartparish@sbcglobal.net.
Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 21 N. 16th St., Beech Grove. Christmas bazaar, craft and holiday booths, white elephant booth, chili luncheon, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Information: 317-784-6860 or p108cmaster@sbcglobal.net.
December 8
St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, Christmas party and pitch-in luncheon, noon. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
December 10
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.
December 12
Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Shop Inn-Spired Christmas Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-787-3287.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3352 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. First Annual CYO Wrestling Coaching Symposium, 3 p.m., no charge, Mass5:30 p.m. Information: 317-926-0516 or dradams3@gmail.com.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
December 13
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St., Indianapolis. Advent/Christmas concert, 2 p.m., reception following concert, no charge. Information: 317-638-5551 or sheartparish@sbcglobal.net.
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.
Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@bhchanangroup.org.
December 17
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, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Christmas Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@buchanangroup.org.
December 18-19
St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Christkindl Village. Information: 317-635-2021.
December 19
Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Indianapolis. Mass and Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:30 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., followed by prayer at a local abortion center, and continued prayer at the church for those who wish to remain.
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.
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General Announcements
Applicants sought for ‘GIVEN: Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum’
The council of Major Superiors of Women Religious, in collaboration with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is seeking Catholic women applicants for “GIVEN: Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum.”
The event is a weeklong immersion in faith formation, leadership training and networking to be held at the Catholic University of America in Washington on June 7-12, 2016. The forum will provide a platform for what St. John Paul II called “the feminine genius,” and a response to Pope Francis’ plea for a deeper understanding and activation of the unique gift of women in the Church and the world.
Applicants must be between the ages of 20 and 30 as of June 7, 2016; an American citizen who is practicing the Catholic faith; has received the sacraments of initiation or is currently preparing to enter the Church and is attending Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes; has a bachelor’s degree or is enrolled in a university program; and desires to grow in her faith and develop her leadership skills.
Women who are accepted to attend GIVEN will receive a scholarship covering the cost of the forum, including food, lodging and travel.
The deadline for applications is Feb. 2, 2016.
For more information or to apply, log on to www.givenforum.org.
Memorial Mass for bishops, priests set for Nov. 24 at Calvary Cemetery Chapel
Father Gerald Kirkhoff will celebrate a memorial Mass for all deceased bishops and priests of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., in Indianapolis at 4 p.m. on Nov. 24.
All family members and friends of our deceased bishops and priests are welcome to attend.
Following the liturgy, prayers will be offered at the “Priests Circle” just outside the chapel.
Providence Food Pantry in Terre Haute to raffle Thanksgiving baskets
Providence Food Pantry, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, is raffling off 12 Thanksgiving baskets at the West Terre Haute IGA grocery store, 1000 W. National Road, in Terre Haute, at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22.
The gift baskets will be on display at the IGA on Nov. 21 and 22. The contents range from gift cards to laundry supplies, fishing items to lotions, and even a $100 money tree.
Tickets, which are $1 each or $5 for six, may be purchased at the IGA on Nov. 21 and 22.
All proceeds from the raffle will go to Providence Food Pantry, 701 W. National Ave., in West Terre Haute, to help purchase food.
For more information, contact Providence Sister Joseph Fillenwarth at 812-535-2544 or jfillenw@spsmw.org.
‘Christmas Gift for the Homeless’ event in Indianapolis to be held on Dec. 19
Cardboard Box Ministries will host “Christmas Gift for the Homeless” at the Biltwell Event Center, 950 S. White River Parkway W. Dr., in Indianapolis, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Dec. 19.
The event will provide the homeless of Indianapolis with gifts, entertainment, a hot meal and more.
Volunteers and sponsors are needed, as well as donations of coats, blankets, shoes, hats, gloves, scarves, bottled water, packaged snacks and personal care items.
To donate to, volunteer for or sponsor this event, log on to www.christmasgiftindianapolis.org, or call 317-324-8805.
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Retreats and Programs
November 20
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per person includes room for the day and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
November 20-21
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Images of God Retreat,” Providence Sister Ann Sullivan, facilitator, $90 per person includes meals, registration deadline Nov. 16. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
John XXII Retreat Center, 407 W McDonald St, Hartford City, Ind. (Lafayette Diocese). “Mining the Dark for Healing Gold: Writing About Difficult Relationships,” Norbert Krapf and Liza Hyatt, presenters, 6:30 p.m. Nov.20-4 p.m. Nov. 21, $90 with lodging and meals, $65 for meals only, registration required by Nov. 16. Information: 888-882-1391 or john23rd@sbcglobal.net.
November 20-22
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Aging Gracefuly (Revised): A Retreat for 60s and Over,” Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
November 23
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
November 30
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent: An “FBI” Program, Faith Building Institutions, evening prayer 5:15 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., presentation following dinner, $30 per person Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 5
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Advent Sacred Moments, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $25 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 8
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
December 9-11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
December 12
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Teilhard and Jung,” Franciscan Sisters Barbara Leonhard and Olga Wittekind, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
December 16
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Retreat Day: Spend a Day with God, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $35 per person includes room for the day and lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.
December 18-20
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “The Infancy Narratives of Matthew and Luke,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
December 30-January 1
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual New Year’s Eve Retreat. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.
January 8-10
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, $295 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
January 17
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Marriage Preparation Conference, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
January 18
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Ignatian Spirituality Project, monthly evening of prayer and community, 6-7:30 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
January 24
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Sunday with a Saint,” Providence Sister Paula Damiano, presenter, $25 per person includes brunch, registration deadline Jan. 20. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.
January 28
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Overcoming Depression through Spirituality,” Father Michael Hoyt, presenter, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $40 per person includes two meals and materials. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
January 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent self-guided days, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.
January 30
St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Dynamic Catholic-Passion and Purpose for Marriage retreat, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 317-253-2193 or DCPPMarriage@gmail.com.
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