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The Coming Month

July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Little Flower) Parish Center, St. Therese Room, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Soulcore Rosary Workout, 6:30-7:15 p.m., prayer and exercise, free. Information: 317-727-1167, joane632003@yahoo.com or soulcore.com.

July 13

Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “The Spirit Breathes” monthly Taizé Prayer Service, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, online option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

July 15

St. Joseph Church, 1401 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 and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

July 15-17

St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 535 Edgewood Ave., Indianapolis. FunFest, Thurs. 6-11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, amusement rides, children’s games, food trucks, dinners Fri. and Sat., grilled food/sandwiches, hourly game of chance, main raffle, bingo, elephant ears, beer garden, Monte Carlo, live music, free admission. Information: 317-787-8246 or aarcher@stmarkindy.org.

July 17-18

All Saints Parish, St. John campus, 25743 State Route 1, Dover. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.- midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food stands, live music, beer garden, raffles, gaming quilts, kiddie land, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, Rediscover Saints religious exhibit, chicken dinner available Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, outdoor dining, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 21

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

July 21, August 4

McGowan Hall Knights of Columbus, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, sponsored by archdiocesan Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, speaker series for young adults ages 18-39, every other Wednesday through Aug. 18, free. Information on speakers and topics: indycatholic.org/theology-on-tap. Questions: 317-236-1542.

July 24

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

July 24-25

All Saints Parish, St. Martin campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.- midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food stands, live music, beer garden, raffles, gaming quilts, kiddie land, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, Rediscover Saints religious exhibit, 5K run/walk Sun. 9:30 a.m., chicken dinner available Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, outdoor dining, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 26-29

Our Lady of Grace Parish, 9900 E. 191st St., Noblesville (Lafayette Diocese), Encounter Summer Intensive, 6-9 p.m. each night, $75, $50 for clergy, religious, seminarians or college students, register by July 21. Information: 317-795-4912, indianapolis@encounterschool.org or encounterschool.org.

July 29-31

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, 10655 Haverstick Road, Carmel (Lafayette Diocese). SetonFest, 6-11:45 p.m., amusement rides, inflatables, children’s games, food trucks, grilled food/sandwiches, hourly games of chance, bingo, beer and wine tent, fireworks Friday and Saturday nights. Monte Carlo and live music: The Woomblies Rock Orchestra, The DOO! and My Yellow Rickshaw, free admission. Information: 317-846-3850 or kevin.sweeney@setoncarmel.org.

July 30-August 1

Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat, greater Indianapolis area (exact location given upon registration), for women and men who have known regret, sorrow, guilt or shame after abortion, $175, scholarships available, registration deadline July 22. Registration and information: 317-452-0054 or projectrachel@archindy.org.

August 4

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.

August 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Father Jim Farrell celebrant, optional tour of center to follow. Information: 317-829-6800, www.womenscarecenter.org.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. First Friday bilingual celebration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mass, 5:45 p.m., exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, following Mass until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

August 7

John Paul II Parish, St. Paul Chapel, 216 Schellers Ave., Sellersburg. First Saturday Marian Devotion, 8 a.m. rosary, meditation, prayer; 8:30 a.m. Mass with confessions prior. Information: 812-246-3522.

St. Michael Church, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. First Saturday Marian Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, devotional prayers, rosary, 8 a.m. Information: 765-647-5462.

Clay County Courthouse lawn, 609 E. National Ave., Brazil. Pray USA Prayer Rally, noon, sponsored by Annunciation Parish Legion of Mary, prayers for the country. Information: tana.donnelly@fontier.com.

August 7-8

All Saints Parish, St. Paul campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat. 5 p.m.- midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., food stands, live music by Disorderly Conduct, beer garden, raffles, gaming quilts, kiddie land, $10,000 Big Money Raffle, Rediscover Saints religious exhibit, chicken dinner Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, outdoor dining, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

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General Announcements 

Register by July 19 for online ‘Why Do We Need the Church?’ seminar at discounted rate

Through a partnership between Catholic Distance University and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, members of the archdiocese can sign up for a three-week online seminar called “Why Do We Need the Church?” from July 19-August 9 for $75, a $90 discount from the normal cost.

Many people today claim to be “spiritual,” but not “religious.” Surveys show that only 20% of Catholics born after 1970 attend Mass. Surprisingly, about two-thirds of that figure believe that God exists and consider themselves to be Christian, yet they see little value in attending Mass.

Therefore, the need has never been greater to equip Catholics to credibly, convincingly and compellingly explain and share why we need the Church, the sacraments, and the Mass.

This apologetics seminar will help participants respond to this alarming and growing trend by exploring key reasons why active involvement in the life of the Church, especially the Mass, is Christ’s will for his followers. All Catholics will appreciate this unique seminar as an opportunity to strengthen their faith and learn valuable information for sharing with family and friends who do not attend Mass.

The online seminar consists of three sessions, one per week: “Why does the Church still matter today?”, “Why are the sacraments important?” and “Why go to Mass?”

Steven Hemler, president of the Catholic Apologetics Institute of North America and author of The Reality of God: The Layman’s Guide to Scientific Evidence for the Creator and Search No More: The Keys to Truth and Happiness, will present all three sessions.

It is one of six online seminars in the Certificate in Apologetics offered by Catholic Distance University.

The cost for the “Why Do We Need the Church?” seminar is normally $165. But because of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis/Catholic Distance University partnership, the cost for members of the archdiocese is just $75, which includes one Continuing Education Unit.

To register, go to cutt.ly/CDUSeminar (case sensitive). When enrolling, enter the promo code CDU16INDIANAPOL for the reduced price.

For more information, go to cutt.ly/CDUSeminar or e-mail kwooddell@cdu.edu. †

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Retreats and Programs

July 23-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Retreats choose from a three- to eight-day retreat, prices range from $225-$560 per person, includes accommodations, all meals, snacks and beverages, use of common areas, daily Mass and meeting with spiritual director. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/fatimasilent.

July 30

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Quiet Day of Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, ww.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Film, Faith & Franciscanism: Patterns of Evidence: The Red Sea Miracle, Part I, 6:30-9:30 p.m., freewill offering, registration required. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

July 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Dreams: Our Relationship with the Divine, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, Ph.D., presenting, online option available, $25, $40 with CEUs. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Faith, Travel & Religious Tour”: Iceland, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, online option available, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

August 4, August 5

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30-11:30 a.m. first Wednesday of the month or 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or Events.SistersofProvidence.org.

August 11

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes a private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction is available for an additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 12

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace & Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free, donations accepted, advance registration requested. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

August 13-15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend, sponsored by Retrouvaille Indy, for couples in struggling marriages. Registration: www.helpourmarriage.org or retrouindy@gmail.com.

August 15

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by Father James Farrell, includes refreshments, free-will offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone8-15.

August 20-22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Soul Healing with Julian of Norwich, 6:30 p.m. Fri. to 1 p.m. Sun., Carolyn Berghuis, author of Understanding the Jesus Code, presenting, $230 per person, $460 per couple, includes program, meals snacks and private overnight accommodations. Registration: cutt.ly/fatima-julian, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

August 21

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Our Father: A New Perspective, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Cathy Anne Lepore presenting, $60, includes lunch. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Looking Back, Looking Forward, Evening of Reflection with Father Jim Farrell, 5:30 -9 p.m. Father Jim Farrell reflects on 45 years of priesthood, $40 includes light supper and presentation. Registration: cutt.ly/frfarrell-reflect-pm, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

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