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The Coming Week

February 17

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis.

Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “God’s Listening Even When You’re Not,” Wally Brandt, president, Indiana Oxygen Company, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

February 17-19

Sisters of St. Benedict, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand, Ind. “Come and See,” vocations weekend for high school girls. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2830, or www.thedome.org.

February 18

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants pro-life Mass, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator, celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. “Centering Prayer,” workshop, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Information and registration: 317-274-5384.

Holy Family Parish, 815 W. Main St., Richmond. “Chocolate Fest,” 6-9 p.m., $10 advance sale, $12 at the door, $5 children ages 6-12, children under 5 no charge. Information: 765-966-3091 or lourke6@hotmail.com.

St. Mary School, 209 Washington St., North Vernon. Dinner and two fundraisers to benefit school ministry, 5:30 p.m., $30 per person includes roast beef dinner and tickets, license #126284. Information and reservations: 812-346-3445.

February 19

Richmond Catholic Community, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person includes refreshments. Information: 317-631-2939.

February 22

Marian University, north side campus, 8435 Keystone Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis. Marian Adult Programs, information meeting, 6 p.m. Information: 317-955-6271 or kwebb@marian.edu.

February 24

Our Lady of the Greenwood Church, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. “Praying the Lenten Weekday Lectionary,” Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, presenter, 7 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-888-2861.

Our Lady of the Greenwood School, 399 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Lenten fish fry, 5-7 p.m. Information: 317-888-2861 or michaelsdeer@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive N.E., Lanesville. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Family Lenten Presentation,” Doug Brummel, comedian and storyteller from Lighten Up! Ministries, presenter, 6:45-8:45 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-945-2000 or marlene@nadyouth.org.

St. Lawrence Parish, Father Conen Hall, 6950 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Lenten fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $7 fish dinner, $4 pizza or pasta, children 2 and under free. Information: 317-546-4065.

February 25

Knights of Columbus Hall, 624 Delaware Road, Batesville. Oldenburg Academy, “A Night at the OA Corral,” social, 6 p.m. Information: 812-933-0737 or lamping@ oldenburgacademy.org.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Live, Laugh, Love,” young adult conference,” 3-9 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-945-2000 or marlene@nadyouth.org.

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mount St. Francis. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Family Lenten Presentation,” Doug Brummel, comedian and storyteller from Lighten Up! Ministries, presenter, 6:45-8:45 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-945-2000 or marlene@nadyouth.org.

Ritz Carlton, 12156 N. Meridian St., Carmel, Ind. O’Connor House gala, fundraiser benefits ministry for single women experiencing crisis pregnancy, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Information and reservations: 317-844-8562.

February 26

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, Family Life Center, 8155 N. Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Natural Family Planning class, 1 p.m., $75 per couple for the series includes book, registration deadline on Feb. 23. Information: 317-823-2198 or jkkovacs@sbcglobal.net.

St. Anthony of Padua Church, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries, “Family Lenten Presentation,” Doug Brummel, comedian and storyteller from Lighten Up! Ministries, presenter, 3-5 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-945-2000 or marlene@nadyouth.org.

St. Mary Church, 7500 Navilleton Road, Navilleton. Mass for high school students, 6:30 p.m. Information: 812-989-9528.

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General Announcements

Sanctity of Life awards dinner is March 8 in Indianapolis

Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, pastor of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis and director of the archdiocesan Mission Office, is the keynote speaker for the 2012 Archdiocesan Sanctity of Life Dinner on March 8 at the Riverwalk Banquet Center and Lodge, 6729 Westfield Blvd., in Indianapolis.

The awards dinner raises funds for the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry.

This year’s award recipients are Sylvan and Linda Ebert, members of Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish in Greenwood; Holly Blagburn, a member of St. Lawrence Parish in Indianapolis; and Dr. Hans Geisler, a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish in Indianapolis.

Reservations are $45 per person, $85 for married couples and $35 for students. Table reservations also are available.

For reservations or more information, call the archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry at 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569, by the Feb. 22 deadline.

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Retreats and Programs

February 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Day of Reflection,” $38 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

February 22

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Come Away and Rest Awhile,” silent reflection day, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $30 per person includes continental breakfast and lunch. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lenten Journey–Ways of Forgiveness,” session one of four, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

February 24-26

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Retrouvaille Weekend–A Lifeline for Marriages.” Information: 317-489-6811 or www.Retrouvaille_Indy.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reading the Book of Hosea,” Lenten retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

February 29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lenten Journey–Ways of Forgiveness,” session two of four, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

March 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Four Contemporary Stories of Discovering One’s Way,” Lenten series, session one of four, Franciscan Sister Barbara Leonhard, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per session or two for $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

March 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “The Desert Calls–A Weekend Lenten Retreat,” Notre Dame Sister Catherine Griffiths, presenter, $153 per person/$286 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Praying the Psalms,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

March 3

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “What Does It Mean to Be the Salt of the Earth?” Franciscan Sister Karla Barker, presenter, 9-11 a.m., $25. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

March 5

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Hospitality–A Doorway into Lent,” FBI (Fatima/Benedict Inn) evening of reflection, Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, presenter, Mass, 5 p.m., buffet dinner and program, $30 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 or www.archindy.org/fatima.

March 7

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lenten Journey–Ways of Forgiveness,” session three of four, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 6:30-9 p.m., $25 per person includes dinner. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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