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The Coming Month
June 7, 14, 21, 28
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.
June 7-30
Hats Off to Spring St. Augustine Home Guild virtual fundraiser, donate to Little Sisters of the Poor St. Augustine Home for the Aged. Information and donation link: cutt.ly/HatsOfftoSpring or mail checks made out to St. Augustine Home Guild to Tricia Damler, 11813 Rolling Springs Dr., Carmel, IN 46033.
June 8
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, virtual option available at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.
June 10-12
Our Lady of the Greenwood, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, entertainment, outdoor Monte Carlo, beer tent, children’s games, free admission. Information: 317-888-2861 or info@olgreenwood.org.
June 11
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., St. Anthony Hall, Mt. St. Francis. Penny Sisto’s Spirit of Love Exhibit and reception, 6-8 p.m., meet fabric artist Penny Sisto and view her artwork, refreshments served, free. Information: 812-923-8817,mountsaintfrancis.org/penny-sisto.
June 11-July 9
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., St. Anthony Hall, Mt. St. Francis. Penny Sisto’s Spirit of Love Exhibit, exhibition of the work of fabric artist Penny Sisto, hours: Mon., Wed. and Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. 4-7 p.m., free. Information: 812-923-8817 or mountsaintfrancis.org/penny-sisto.
June 12
All Saints Parish St. John Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Marriage Retreat: It Takes Two to Tango, 6-9 p.m., Troy and Kathleen Billings presenting, free, register by June 10. Information: 812-576-4302 or clairekeck.asp@gmail.com.
June 16
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Monthly Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.
June 17
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.
June 19
St. Michael Parish, 145 St. Michael Road., Brookville. Fried Chicken Dinner and Festival, 1-6 p.m., walk-up, carryout or drive thru, $12, includes 1/2 chicken, noodles with gravy, coleslaw, green beans, bread and pie; mega money raffle, silent auction, teacher’s basket raffle, free admission, 4 p.m. Mass with Archbishop Charles C. Thompson. Information: 765-647-5462 or brookvilleparishes@gmail.com.
Hawthorn Park, 6067 E. Old Maple Ave, Terre Haute. Quick Quack 5K & 15K Trail Races for Adults, 1-mile Waddle/Walk/Run for Kids, 8 a.m., benefitting Catholic Charities; awards given for top male and female finishers (by age), top 15K Team, Best Dressed Adult, Best Dressed Kid in the Waddle, Walk, Run; $15-$60. Information and registration: 812-232-1447, opt. 3, or quickquack.itsyourrace.com.
June 23
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.
June 26
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.
Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., “The Catholic Church: Do Black Lives Really Matter,” Deacon Royce Winters, Archdiocese of Cincinnati director of African American Pastoral Ministries, facilitating, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.
June 27
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, St. Maurice campus, 1963 Saint John St., Greensburg. Parish Festival, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners, raffles, adult and children’s games, beer garden, free admission. Information. 812-663-4754 or stcatherinevs@gmail.com.
July 2
Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., 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.
July 3
St. 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.
July 4
Fairbanks Park (near fishing dock), 1100 Girl Scout Ln., Terre Haute. Wabash Valley Rubber Duck Regatta, 7 p.m., benefitting Catholic Charities, $5 per duck, owner of winning duck wins $10,000 cash and chance to win $1,000,000. Information and duck adoption: duckrace.com/terrehaute. †
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General Announcements
Wedding Anniversary Mass set for Aug. 29 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Each year, the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life honors couples celebrating their wedding anniversaries. This year’s Mass will honor all married couples. It will take place at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 2 p.m. on Aug. 29. Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will be the principal celebrant.
All married couples are invited to attend the Mass, in which they will participate in renewing their wedding vows. A certificate of recognition will be awarded to couples celebrating 25, 50 or 60 years—or more—of marriage in 2021.
A reception will follow in Assembly Hall at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St.
The event is free of charge, but registration is required by Aug. 8, and seating is limited.
Online registration is available at www.archindy.org/weddingcelebrations.
For questions, contact Claudia Corona at 317-236-7310 or corona@archindy.org.
Post-abortion healing retreat planned in Indianapolis area on July 30-Aug. 1
The archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity is hosting a Rachel’s Vineyard Healing Retreat in the greater Indianapolis area from 6 p.m. on
July 30 through 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 1.
The exact location of the retreat will be given upon registration.
The retreat extends God’s unconditional love and forgiveness to women and men, family members and friends who experience the tragedy of abortion. It is offered by Project Rachel, a compassionate and confidential ministry for post-abortion healing.
By offering a safe place for those suffering to be reconciled with God and his Church, Project Rachel helps those suffering after abortion experience mercy, forgiveness and peace.
The cost is $175, but assistance is available—cost is never an issue for those who wish to attend the retreat.
To register, call 317-452-0054 or e-mail projectrachel@archindy.org.
For additional information about the Project Rachel post-abortion healing ministry visit cutt.ly/projectrachel.
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Retreats and Programs
June 9
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., includes private room for the day and lunch, $40, optional spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
June 10
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Peace and Nature Garden Walk, 7-8:30 p.m., Benedictine Sister Angela Jarboe presenting, free will contribution. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine & Art with Heart, 5-9 p.m., Hayley Mosson presenting, $45, includes program, wine, snacks and all painting supplies. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
June 11-12
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. The Personal Journal: A Tool for the Spiritual Journey, Fri. 7 p.m. - Sat. 3:30 p.m., writing professor Susan Yanos presenting, $175 includes, room, meals and supplies. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
June 13
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Emotional Journey of Suicide Loss Survivors, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, and panel, refreshments, free-will offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone6-13.
June 14-18
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Summer Art Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, clay, painting, photography, nature walks, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.
June 17-19
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Quilter’s Retreat, 9 a.m. Thurs. -11 a.m. Sat., presentation by nationally-known fabric artist Penny Sisto 2 p.m. Fri., for all levels, bring machine, supplies, personal projects, $225 includes two-night stay and six meals, $100 commuter includes four meals, $75 additional for Wed. afternoon arrival. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreat-offerings or 812-923-8817.
June 20-26
Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic Retreat: Our Journey into Freedom, Sun. 7 p.m. - Sat. 1 p.m., Benedictine Father Mauricius Wilde facilitating, $550 includes room and meals. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.
June 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $35 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays based on availability for additional $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.
June 25
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, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
June 27
Coffee Talks “Mystics and Prayer”: Meister Eckhart, via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, free will donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
July 7, July 8
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.
July 8
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.
July 11
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone: Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., online option available, led by grief counselor Providence Sister Connie Kramer and suicide loss survivor Lisa Thibault, includes refreshments, free-will offering. Information and registration: Jennifer Burger, 317-545-7681, jburger@archindy.org, cutt.ly/notalone7-11.
July 12-16
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Summer Art Day Camp, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11, clay, painting, photography, nature walks, $125. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreat-offerings or 812-923-8817.
July 13
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 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.
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.
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