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The Coming Week
July 10-12
Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, food, games, entertainment. Information: 317-353-9404.
July 11-12
St. Benedict Parish, 111 S. Ninth St., Terre Haute. Community Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, music, games, food, $2 adults, under 18 free. Information: 812-232-8421.
July 12
St. Joseph Parish, 1375 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Harvest House Seniors, Mass, noon, luncheon and fellowship following Mass. Information: 317-241-9878 or 317-244-255.
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.
July 13
St. Malachy Church, 9833 E. County Road 750 N., Brownsburg. Mass in French, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin, celebrant, 5 p.m., confession, 4-4:45 p.m. Information: 317-536-5998 or ccfindy3@gmail.com.
St. Lawrence Parish, 542 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. Parish Festival, chicken dinners, bid-n-buy booth, hidden treasures booth, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-537-3992.
July 16
Calvary Cemetery, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. St. Joseph University Parish, 113 S. Fifth St., Terre Haute. Divine Mercy Chaplet and Pro-Life Mass, chaplet 4:30 p.m., Mass 5:15 p.m., pro-life ministry meeting 6-7 p.m. Information: Connie Kehl Fitch, drmeathead@yahoo.com or 812-232-6517.
July 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 Perpetual Help Church, basement, 1752 Scheller Lane, New Albany. Biking for Babies Dinner, dinner and pro-life speakers following 5:30 p.m. Mass, free-will offerings accepted to benefit Biking for Babies, RSVP required by July 15. Information: 812-944-1184.
St. Michael Church, 519 Jefferson Blvd., Greenfield. Changing Hearts US, ecumenical prayer service to return hearts to God, 7 p.m. Information: praywithus@changinghearts.us.
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Mass, 2 p.m.
July 17-19
St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., food, games, rides. Information: 317-241-6314.
July 18
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 2222 E. Third St., Bloomington. St. Vincent de Paul Society and St. John Conference, hog roast, 4:30-8:30 p.m., food, music, silent auction. Information: 812-336-6846.
Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “New Directions in Medical Education,” presenter Vice President and Dean of Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Paul Evans, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.
St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, Mass at 8:30 a.m., followed by prayer at local abortion center, followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet and Benediction at St. Michael the Archangel Church.
July 18-20
Our Lady of the Apostles Family Center, 2884 North 700 West, Greenfield. Little Flower Girls’ Club summer camp, “Mary’s Garden Party,” $50 per person, reservations due July 14. Information: 866-305-8362 or monica@beholdpublications.com.
July 19
St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. 5K Chicken Fun Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Information: 812-923-5419 or www.stmarysnavilleton.com.
July 19-20
St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. Summer Festival, Sat. 6:30 p.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. chicken dinner served 11 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, entertainment, country store, raffle, children’s area. Information: 812-576-4302.
July 20
St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner served in newly air-conditioned dining room, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-5419.
St. Meinrad Parish, 19630 N. 4th St., St. Meinrad. Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-noon, quilts on display and some to be given away.
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General Announcements
Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled for July 21-Aug. 25 at Catholic Center
A six-session Divorce and Beyond support group for separated and divorced adults has been scheduled at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on Monday evenings, July 21-Aug. 25. The topics for discussion will be the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness.
The cost of the six-week session is $30, which includes a book. For more information or to register, contact the Pro-Life and Family Life Office at 317-236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or e-mail dvanvelse@archindy.org. Registration forms may be obtained online at www.archindy.org/plfl/ministries-divorce.html.
Other upcoming divorce ministry-related events include “Being and Belonging…A Retreat for Separated and Divorced Catholics” on Oct. 3-5 at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis, and a general information session regarding the annulment process held at the Catholic Center from 7-9 p.m. on Oct. 22.
Lumen Christi School in Indy offers summer institute from July 28-Aug. 8
Lumen Christi School, 520 Stevens St., in Indianapolis, will offer several classes during its Summer Institute from July 28-Aug. 8.
For those in grades 1-12, various classes will be offered, including math, keyboarding, physical education, spelling, reading/phonics, grammar, beginning Latin, foundations of science, computer technology, psychology and art.
The cost per class is $95 per student.
For more information or to register online, log on to www.lumenchristischool.org/2014-summer-institute.html. For questions, call 317-632-3174.
Franciscan raised in Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish to celebrate Mass of Thanksgiving on Aug. 3
Franciscan Father Edward Boren, a native of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Indianapolis, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for his 50th jubilee year at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 Union St. in Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3.
Father Edward was ordained on Jan. 19, 1964. While he served most of his years in Texas, Father Edward served in the archdiocese for one year as a teacher at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis during the 1973-74 school year, and provided assistance at St. Patrick, St. Gabriel the Archangel and Sacred Heart of Jesus parishes, all in Indianapolis, in 2007.
Attending the Mass of Thanksgiving will be members of Father Edward’s immediate family. He invites all to celebrate the Mass with him as he marks his 50th jubilee.
St. Monica Parish begins series of novenas on July 15 to end violence
On July 15, members of St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis will begin a series of eight novenas—72 days—to end violence. All are welcome to join in the prayer, which each person can say on their own time.
The novenas, or nine-day prayers, will be posted on the St. Monica website (www.stmonicaindy.org), on St. Monica Parish’s Facebook page (St. Monica-Indy) and available on cards in the church at 6131 N. Michigan Road in Indianapolis.
The first novena will be to the Holy Spirit for enlightenment to open hearts to turn toward peace rather than violence.
The series of eight novenas will culminate in a prayer vigil sponsored by The Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis on Sept. 25 (location and time to be determined). The vigil will be held in honor of families who have been affected by recent violence.
All members of the archdiocese are invited to join in this prayer for peace in our community and world.
For more information, contact Ed Witulski at ewit23@yahoo.com or 317-590-6970, or Dabrice Bartet at dbartet@comcast.net or 317-523-4193.
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Retreats and Programs
July 4-6
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Marvelous Mozart,” Benedictine Father Noel Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 7-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Brining to Life the Word of God in Song,” Benedictine Father Columba Kelly, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 11-13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend for Women, “Twelve Steps to Recovery. Information: 317-384-9422.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pray Your Way to Happiness, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
July 13
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Coffee Talk: “The Hidden Gifts of Loss,” Franciscan Sister Patty Campbell, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
July 13-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Silent Directed Directed Retreat, choose from two 3-day options in addition to a 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8-day retreat. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
July 16
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 3-4:30 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
July 18-20
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Experiences of Prayer in the Bible,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 820 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Devotion to the Brown Scapular,” Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Elias Mary, presenter. $45, housing additional. Information: 812-825-4642 ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.
July 25
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Poetry Worskshop, Poet M.L. Lieber, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
July 26
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Transitions: Crossing Life’s Thresholds,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch, $65 includes CEU and lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.
August 1-3
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Retrouvaille Weekend: a Lifeline for Marriages, Information: 317-489-6811 or Retrouvaille_Indy.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcholoics and Alanons. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 8-10
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “St. Benedict on Humility,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 19-21
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
August 22-24
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Forgiven and Forgiving,” Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
August 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Annual Day of Prayer, Father Jim Farrell, facilitator, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $39 per person, includes continental breakfast and lunch. Reservations: 317-545-7681, ext. 14 or spasotti@archindy.org.
August 29-31
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Intentionality: Good Zeal in the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 ormzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.
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