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The Coming Month
August 12
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.
August 13
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.
August 15
Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.
August 15, 18, 20, 24
The District Theater, 627 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Spamalot Young@Part, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.; Aug. 18, 2 p.m.; Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 24, 11 a.m.; authorized 60-minute youth version of original Broadway musical, appropriate for all ages, $16 students and children, $22 adults. Information, tickets: agapetheatercompany.com, 317-450-5171, info@agapetheatercompany.com.
August 16
Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Biblical scholar, author, storyteller and educator Sandra Hartlieb presenting “Unlocking the Mysteries of Biblical Happiness,” rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, $18 members, $24 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. on Aug. 13. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
August 16-17
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. SausageFest, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Kincaid’s sausages, Sun King beer, sides from Illinois Street Food Emporium, Byrne’s pizza, live music, wine, snack shack, kids’ zone, teen zone with DJ, free admission. Information 317-253-1461, churchinfo@staindy.org.
August 17-18
St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 5719 St. Mary’s Road, Floyds Knobs. Knobfest, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-midnight, music, beer garden, food trucks, dance 9 p.m. featuring Juice Box Heroes; Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., kids zone, fried chicken dinner, raffles, free admission. Information: 812-923-3011.
St. Nicholas Parish, 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Church and Music Festival, Sat. 6-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., music Sat. evening, fried chicken dinners all day Sun., free admission. Information: 812-212-7288, principal@stnicholas-sunman.org.
August 21
Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.
McGowan Hall, 1305 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. Theology on Tap, 6-9 p.m., young adult testimony panel, for ages 18-39, includes presentation, full bar, food trucks and socializing, free admission. Information: 317-592-4006, emastronicola@archindy.org.
August 22-24
St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thur. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 5-11:30 p.m., food, carnival rides, games, casino, beer garden, silent auction, raffle, free admission. Information: 317-821-2909, admin@stannindy.org.
August 23-25
St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Festival and Food Fair, Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 1-7:30 p.m., Vietnamese, Mexican, African, Italian and American food, rides, kids’ games, blackjack, games of chance, 50/50, bingo, silent auction, beer garden, free admission. Information: 317-244-9002.
August 24
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.
St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. International Festival, 5-11 p.m., St. Monica Feast Day Mass 4 p.m., food and entertainment from around the world, live music by Phil Pierle Trio (with members of the Woomblies), beer garden, $3,000 raffle, fun for kids of all ages, free admission. Information: 317-253-2193, parishoffice@stmonicaindy.org.
August 24-25
St. Mary Parish, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. Parish Festival, Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. adult night, games, beer garden, pie auction, 7 p.m. live music by Nuttin’ Fancy, pork burger or pulled pork dinners, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, concessions; Sun. family day, kids’ games, live entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, fried chicken and pulled pork dinners; free admission. On Eagles Wings 5K Run/Walk, Sat. 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. kids’ games open, 9 a.m. race,
10 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 10:15 a.m. awards, $20 through Aug. 9, $25 after Aug. 9, register by Aug. 9 for T-shirt, $8 to have shirt shipped, additional fees applied for online registrations. Information, registration: 812-663-8427, oneagleswings5k.com.
August 29
Union Station Crowne Plaza Grand Hall, 123 W. Louisiana St., Indianapolis. Love Your Neighbor Summer Soirée, 6 p.m., benefitting St. Vincent de Paul Society of Indianapolis, co*cktails, dinner, live music, games and table activities, live auction, $75, $600 for table of eight. Information, registration: svdpindy.org/summer, 317-924-5769.
August 31
First Baptist Church, 525 Hayden Pike, North Vernon. Missy’s Hope Jeep, Side-by-Side & Motorcycle Ride, 9 a.m., benefitting Missy’s Hope Maternity Home, drivers $40, riders $10, includes dinner, ride and shirt. Information, registration: www.supportmissyshope.org, 812-767-2897, peggydyerbland@yahoo.com.
September 1
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Decatur County, St. John the Evangelist Campus, 9995 E. Base Road, Greensburg. 86th Annual Church Picnic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Fireside Inn fried chicken and roast beef dinners $15 adults, $7 ages 11 and younger, games, raffles, basket booth, mock turtle soup, country store, silent auction, beer garden, pies, free admission. Information: 812-934-2880, stcatherine47240@gmail.com.
September 2
St. Peter Parish, 1207 East Road, Brookville. Labor Day Festival, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 10:45 a.m. dining room seating opens, fried chicken dinner, air-conditioned hall, children’s games, raffles, country store, bingo, turtle soup, beer garden, free admission, dining room reservations taken until Aug. 30 at 812-623-2950. Information: 812-623-3670, brookvilleparishes@gmail.com.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 4773 Church Road, Morris. Labor Day Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., raffles, chicken dinners, games, beer garden, free admission. Information: 812-934-6218, parishoffice@stanthonymorris.org.
September 6
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, 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 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.
St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.
September 7
St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.
St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. French Market, noon-10 p.m., live music, 50 artisan booths, French food, beer and wine, bake sale, raffle, church tours, children’s games and food until 5 p.m., Club d’Arc for grades 5-10 6:30-9:30 p.m., Mass 5:30 p.m., free admission. Information: 317-283-5508, sjoa.org/about-french-market.
September 8
St. Mary Parish, 512 N. Perkins St., Rushville. Fall Celebration, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner, grand raffle, quilt raffle, vendors, craft booths, free admission. Information: 765-932-2588, dspaeth@stmaryrush.org.
St. Michael Parish, 145 St. Michael Blvd., Brookville. Chicken Dinner Festival, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., fried chicken dinner, raffles, drive-thru or carry-out, food item prices vary, free admission. Information: 765-647-5462, brookvilleparishes@gmail.com.
St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Mass in French / Messe en français, 5 p.m. / 18h, coordinated by ACFADI (Apostolat des Catholiques Francophones de l’ Archidiocèse d’ Indianapolis), second Sunday of each month / le deuxième dimanche de chaque mois. Information: acfadi2014@gmail.com, rvermett@iu.edu.
St. Pius X Church, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Sensory-friendly Mass, 12:45 p.m., for those with sensitivities to light, sound and smell, picture Mass aids available, all are welcome, reception following in conference rooms. Information: 317-446-5507, jbryans@archindy.org.
September 9
Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.
September 10
Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Taizé Prayer at the Woods, 7-8 p.m., silent and spoken prayers, simple music, silence, virtual option available. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.
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General Announcements
Register by Aug. 15 for Hispanic youth retreat planned at Saint Meinrad on Aug. 30-Sept. 1
A retreat for Hispanic youths will be held at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., in St. Meinrad, on Aug. 30-Sept. 1.
Sponsored by Saint Meinrad’s Office of Hispanic and Latino Ministry, the retreat is designed for high school age students.
The theme is “Who do you say that I am?” The retreat will call participants to discover their identities as God’s beloved sons and daughters. The weekend will include prayer, talks and fun activities that foster a sense of community and belonging. Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Matthias Sasko and Father Corey Bruns, a bilingual priest of the Diocese of Owensboro, Ky., will serve as retreat leaders.
Youth participants must be accompanied by an adult. The fee for the retreat is $150 for youths ages 18 and younger, and $250 for adults. The deadline to register is Aug. 15.
For more information or to register, contact ohlm@saintmeinrad.edu or call Saint Meinrad’s Office of Hispanic and Latino Ministry at 812-357-6746.
Archbishop Thompson will offer a Healing Mass on Aug. 13 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson will offer a Healing Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13.
The Mass, which is sponsored by the archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity’s Mental Health and Addictions Ministry, is an opportunity to pray for those who struggle with the challenges of mental health disorders and addictions, as well as for their families and loved ones.
After the Mass, Archbishop Thompson will offer individual blessings for those who come forward. Prayer teams will also be available for those who would like extra prayer after the Mass.
For more information, contact Brie Anne Varick, director of the Office of Human Life and Dignity, at 317-236-1543 or bvarick@archindy.org.
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Retreats and Programs
August 9
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
August 11
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks— Calamity Jane: Legend of the West, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Oldenburg Associate April Boyle presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
August 15
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar facilitating, $50, includes Mass and lunch. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/a-day-with-mary.
August 19
You are Not Alone Series: The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss (virtual via Zoom), 6:30-8 p.m., last of three independent sessions, Father Jim Farrell presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, free, registration required. Information, registration; lcoons@archindy.org, 317-545-7681.
August 23-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Discipleship According to the Gospel of Mark, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.
August 29
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
September 4
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
September 6
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
September 7
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Love Is the Only Answer, 9:30-11:30 a.m., musician and chaplain Bill Tonis presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
September 8
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks—Embracing Compassion: A Journey into the Heart of Humanity, 10:45 a.m.-noon, Jesuit Father Ed Kinerk presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
September 13-15
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Letting Holy Leisure Be Our Way, for ages 20-40, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
September 20-22
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Navigating Difference: Serving in Multicultural Communities, Saint Meinrad Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Daniela Abraham presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You Are Not Alone (for suicide loss survivors), 6:30-9 p.m. Fri. (early check-in available for long-distance travelers), 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sat., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sun., Father Jim Farrell, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, therapist Christina Turo-Shields and Lisa Thibault presenting, geared toward adults, however teens 15 and older may attend with parent or guardian, $40 per person or $80 per couple includes private room for day use, snacks and four meals, optional overnight accommodations $32 per night. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
September 21
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. People on the Move: Experience the Waiting and Scripture Says, 9:30-11:30 a.m., justice and peace coordinator Franciscan Sister Noella Poinsette presenting, $30, $45 with CEUs. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
September 25
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
October 2
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
October 4
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
October 5
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Francis, Clare & Bonaventure: Repairing Person & Planet, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., theologian Bruce Epperly presenting, $50, $65 with CEUs, includes lunch. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
October 6
Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks— The Power of Slowing, 10:45 a.m.-noon, spiritual director Mary Waskewich presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.
October 11-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Rosary Retreat, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
October 14-18
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests Retreat: The Gospel of Mark: Lessons in Rejection, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $465 single, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
October 18-20
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, 5 p.m. Fri. (vespers)-1 p.m. Sun. (lunch), ages 18-39, quiet day of reflection with spiritual direction available, includes overnight accommodations and meals, $50 single room. Registration: 812-357-6501, yae@saintmeinrad.edu.
Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Women’s Weekend of Peace, Fri. 7 p.m.-Sun. noon, $250, includes accommodations, meals and materials, limited to six participants. Information, registration: offmgr@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, tinyurl.com/msfwomenwknd24.
October 22
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
October 25-27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. “Peace in the Mourning” Grief Retreat for Widows, 6 p.m. Fri.-noon. Sun., Nancy Pinard presenting with Father James Farrell, Debbie Ahaus, Lisa Eagleson-Roever and Janet Harris, $220 includes program, meals, snacks, two overnight stays in private room with shared bathroom, Mass on Sunday. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
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