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The Coming Month

November 13

St. John the Evangelist Parish, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. St. John the Evangelist and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary parishes, Pro-Life film series, 6:30-8:30 p.m., following the film there will be a panel discussion and a simple supper, no charge. Registration: 317-407-6881 or smdye1@gmail.com.

November 14

Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Ave., Indianapolis. Club 53, fundraiser, 6:30 p.m., $65 per person. Information: 317-352-3229 or bmurphy@scecina.org.

The Willows, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap: “Inspiring Children to Value the Church,” presented by Joe and Diane Hollowell, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Nov. 9 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Christmas bazaar, gifts, crafts, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 317-727-0691 or feamore08@gmail.com.

SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish, Gubbio Gym, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Trivia night, dinner 6:30-8 p.m., trivia 8-10:30 p.m., adults only$50 per person. Information: 317-859-4673.

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane N.E., Greenville. Spaghetti dinner, quilt raffle, special prizes, $8 adults, children ages 4-11 $4. Information: 812-364-6646 or saintmichaelschurch.net.

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Chili and Hot Dog Supper, 6 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 317-831-4142 or mshea@stm-church.org.

The Slovenian National Home, 2717 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. Grape Arbor Dance, 5-11 p.m., $17 per person includes dinner, children 16 and under accompanied with an adult no charge, music. Information: 317-632-0619 or emcollins462@yahoo.com.

November 18

Calvary Cemetery Chapel, 435 W. Troy, Indianapolis. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@bhchanangroup.org.

November 19

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, gathering space, 5692 Central Ave., Indianapolis. IHM Bereavement Ministry, “Hope for the Holidays,” session one of two, 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

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. Monthly Memorial Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or smeacham@buchanangroup.org.

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. Outreach committee, “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. 6:30 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 10 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.

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.

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.

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.

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General Announcements 

Archabbey Library Gallery hosts photograph exhibit

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, 200 Hill Drive, in St. Meinrad, is hosting an exhibit of photographs titled “Stereoscopic City” by Andrea Hoelscher through Nov. 24.

Andrea Hoelscher of Ferdinand, Ind., in the Evansville Diocese, has taught photography since 1994 and has been on the faculty of the University of Southern Indiana Art Department since 2006. She completed a Master of Fine Arts at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1994.

This series of photographs concentrates on urban structures built at different times, bearing the imprint of the ideals of different eras. The city is, according to the artist, “like a set design for the ultimate theater with the inhabitants of the city as the actors on the stage.”

In “Stereoscopic City,” the stereograph merges with digital technology. When viewed with a stereoscope, two nearly identical images shift into one three-dimensional scene. Hoelscher digitally combines elements from the stereo negatives to create three-dimensional, imaginary scenes that impel the viewer to question what he or she sees.

The exhibit is free and open to the public. Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.

For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311, or log on to the Archabbey Library’s website at www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours.

 

Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute displays art by Sisters of Providence

Various artistic pieces created by the Providence Sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are on display at the Swope Art Museum, 25 S. 7th St., in Terre Haute through Jan. 2, 2016.

The exhibit is titled “Art and Grace: Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Sisters of Providence.” A total of 63 pieces are on display exploring the connection between creativity and spirituality.

The exhibit spans three rooms on the second floor of the museum, and features the work of several Sisters of Providence, as well as the sketch books of Sister St. Francis Xavier, a friend of St. Mother Theodore Guérin.

In addition to the exhibit, the museum will offer “Second Saturday Studio: Still Lifes,” where participants will be able to create a still life inspired by the art in the exhibit from 1-3 p.m. on Nov. 14.

At 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 14, the museum will offer “Community Conversations: Spirituality,” in which participants will discuss the connection between creativity and spirituality.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

 

Benedict Inn to host evening of reflection on ‘The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ on Nov. 30

The Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southeastern Ave., in Beech Grove, will host an Advent evening of reflection on “The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass” from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 30.

During the event, Father Timothy Wyciskalla, associate pastor of SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish in Greenwood, will share the history of the gift of the Eucharist and the deep Jewish roots of the Mass, with a goal of deepening participants’ full, active and conscious participation at Mass.

Registration begins at 5 p.m., with Mass offered at 5:15 p.m. with the Sisters of St. Benedict in the chapel at Our Lady of Grace Monastery. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m.

Those who will arrive late are asked to advise the sisters ahead of time.

The cost for this program, which is co-sponsored by Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis, is $30 per person.

To register, call 317-788-7581, or log on to www.benedictine.org and select “Programs & Retreats.”

 

Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimage to Illinois shrine

Peace Love Pilgrimage, LLC, is offering a pilgrimage to celebrate Mass on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Des Plaines, Ill., with Archbishop Blasé Cupich of Chicago.

The 56-seat chartered motor coach will depart from St. John Vianney Church, 15176 Blessed Mother Blvd., in Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette) at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12.

Bring your own drink/sack-supper to enjoy at the beautiful surroundings of The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in Saint John, Ind., where you can walk a half-mile winding pathway with life-size bronze statues of the Way of the Cross and Christ’s Passion.

The motor coach will arrive by 8 p.m. Central time to join in pre-Mass traditions at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Santuario de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe) in Des Plaines.

The midnight Spanish Mass, usually attended by more than 100,000 people, will be celebrated outside with Archbishop Cupich presiding.

The motor coach will return to St. John Vianney Church immediately following the culmination of midnight Mass. The estimated time of arrival is 6 a.m. on Dec. 13.

The cost of the pilgrimage is $89 per person, which includes a donation to the shrine.

To register, log on to www.peacelovepilgrimage.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe, call 317-995-2017 or e-mail info@PeaceLoveilgrimage.com.

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Retreats and Programs

November 13-15

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Covenant: Our Relationship with God in Christ,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

November 14

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Journey through Infertility, 9 a.m.-noon. Information: 317-545-7681 or Marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. The Feast of Our Lady of Providence, 1:30 p.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 17

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session three of three, Rev. Dr. Will Hine and Rev. Rebecca Zelensky, PA, facilitators, book will be provided, 9:30-11 a.m., $25 per person, registration deadline Oct. 26. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Lunch and Lecture Series, Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore using the lens of Providence spiritualty as a guide, noon-1:30 p.m., $12 per session includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 19

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Introduction to Scripture, session two, Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe, presenter, 7-9 p.m., $20 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

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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