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The Coming Week

June 14

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.

June 14-15

Holy Angels Parish, 740 W. 28th St., Indianapolis. Music Festival, music, games, food, children’s activities, raffle. Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 3-10 p.m. Information: 317-926-3324.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Annual Italian Street Festival, Bocce Ball tournament, food, music, 5-11 p.m., Italian religious procession Sat. 6:45 p.m., Mass 7 p.m. Register online for Bocce Ball tournament, www.italianheritage.org or call 317-767-7686. Grandmothers register for a chance to appear on “Cooking with Nonna” taping Sat. 7 p.m., e-mail indyitalianfest@gmail.com to register. Information: 317-636-4478.

St. Bernadette Parish, 4838 E. Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis. Yard sale, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Information: 317-356-5867.

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, food, games, rides. Information: 317-291-7014.

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, 316 N. Sherwood Ave., Clarksville. Parish picnic, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2-11 p.m., chicken dinner available Sat., food, entertainment. Information: 812-282-2290.

June 15

Our Lady of the Greenwood, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Marriage enrichment, “Celebrate Marriage!,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mass 5:30 p.m., renewal of wedding vows during Mass, $15 per couple includes lunch, registration required. Childcare available from 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m., spaces are limited. Information and registration: 317-888-2861 or olgmarriageministry@gmail.com.

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father John McCaslin 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.

June 16

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

June 17

Hillcrest Golf and Country Club, 850 N. Walnut St., Batesville. Oldenburg Academy, 22nd Annual Pro-Am Golf Classic, registration, 10:30 a.m., tee time, noon, $200 per person. Information: 812-933-0737 or lamping@oldenburgacademy.org.

June 17-June 23

St. Luke Catholic Church, 7575 Holiday Drive East, Indianapolis. 6 foot by 4 foot traveling missionary image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be at the church. Information: 317-259-4373.

June 19

Calvary Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-784-4439 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

June 20

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery, Mausoleum Chapel, 9001 N. Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Mass, 2 p.m. Information: 317-574-8898 or www.catholiccemeteries.cc.

June 20-22

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Summer Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., Thurs. Father Carlton’s dinner, Fri. Iaria’s Italian food, Sat. fried chicken dinner, food, games, rides. Information: 317-786-4371.

June 21

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Business and Spirituality: Doing Well by Doing Right,” Steven F. Walker, CEO of Walker Information, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

June 21-22

Christ the King Parish, 1827 Kessler Blvd., E. Drive, Indianapolis. Summer Social, Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, music, games, entertainment. Information: 317-255-3666.

June 22

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and process through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. 29th Annual Street Dance, Sat. 7 p.m.-1 a.m., games, music, dance Sat. night with $5 cover charge. Information: 812-944-0417.

Michaela Farm, Hwy. 229, Oldenburg. Sisters of St. Francis, Natural Farming, dinner, entertainment, $50 per person, reservations due June 19. Information: 812-933-6460 or ssiefert@oldenburgosf.com.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 14598 Oakridge Road, Carmel, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Children’s March for Life, 6:30-9:30 p.m., rain or shine. Information: 317-605-2940 or andrea@goangels.org.

June 23

St. Mark Parish, 5377 Acorn Road, Tell City. 150th Anniversary Mass, 10:30 a.m. Information: 812-836-2063.

June 23

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Drive, Sunman. Parish picnic, fried chicken and roast beef dinners, famous turtle soup, games, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-623-2964.

Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Ave., Corydon. St. Joseph Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., food, games. Information: 812-738-2742.

June 30

Holy Spirit Parish, 7243 E. 10th St., Indianapolis. Farewell Party for Father Chris Wadelton, program, 3:30 p.m. followed by reception. Information: 317-353-9404 or parishoffice@holyspirit.cc.

St. Maurice Parish, Decatur County, 1963 N. St. John St., St. Maurice. Parish picnic, 10 a.m. Mass, chicken and roast beef dinners, mock turtle soup, sandwiches, games, country store, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-4754.

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General Announcements

June 22 Mass kicks off local observance of second annual Fortnight for Freedom

The U.S. bishops have once again called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period of prayer, fasting and action by the faithful to address the many current challenges to religious liberty.

The two-week period is from June 21 through July 4.

To commence the local Fortnight for Freedom observance, Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. on June 22 at St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St. in downtown Indianapolis, followed by a rosary procession to Monument Circle.

A family-friendly rally, sponsored by the Indianapolis chapter of Catholics United for Faith, will also be held at Monument Circle from 1:15 to 2 p.m.

Parking for the event is available in any of the three parking garages located near the church.

For more information, contact Ron or Mary Kramer at 317-527-9531 or by e-mail at ronmarykramer@comcast.net.

Theology on Tap summer series starts on June 19

Theology on Tap, a series that provides a forum for young adults to learn more about the Catholic faith and truth, will start its summer session at 7 p.m. on June 19 at the Broad Ripple Tavern, 745 Broad Ripple Ave., in Broad Ripple.

Join Theology on Tap this summer as participants hear personal experiences of people finding real freedom through the teachings of the faith.

Future Theology on Tap dates and locations are:

• July 3, Tin Roof, 36 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis.
• July 17, Claddagh Irish Pub, 234 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
• July 31, Slippery Noodle Inn, 372 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
• August 14, Broad Ripple Tavern, 745 Broad Ripple Ave., Broad Ripple.
• August 28 (location to be determined).

For more information, log on to www.indycatholic.org or contact Matt Faley, director of Young Adult and College Campus Ministry, at mfaley@archindy.org.

Summer session of ‘Divorce and Beyond’ series starts on July 9

The archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries is offering a “Divorce and Beyond” series for all separated and divorced adults at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St. in Indianapolis on six consecutive Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. starting on July 9 and ending on Aug. 13.

The topics for discussion will be the process of divorce, self-image, stress, anger, blame, guilt, loneliness and forgiveness. The facilitator for the series will be Louis Lopez.

The cost for the series is $30 and includes program materials.

For more information, contact Deb VanVelse at the Office of Family Ministries at 317-236-1586 or 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1586, or by e-mail at dvanvelse@archindy.org.

A registration form can be downloaded at www.archindy.org/family/divorce.html.

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Retreats and Programs

June 14-16

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Weekend retreat, Embraced by God’s Healing Love: Following Jesus Christ Out of Weariness, Lack of Forgiveness, Guilt or Shame and into New Life Here and Now, Jay Landry, presenter. Information: www.archindy.org/fatima.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Padre Pio: A Godly Man of Compassion, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 15

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Women’s Day retreat, “A Great Cloud of Witnesses,” 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., $15 per person, $10 students. Information: 317-446-4248 or elizabethannejamison@gmail.com.

June 17-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 22-23, 29

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St., Indianapolis. One In Christ Marriage Prep Seminar. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 22; 11:15 a.m.-6 p.m., June 23; 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June 29. $220 per couple includes materials, lunch all three days and breakfast on June 22 and 29. Information: 317-495-1901, email info@OICindy.com, or log on to OICindy.com. †

June 24-29

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Monastic retreat, “Humility and Good Zeal: The Fruits of an Authentic Search for God,” Benedictine Sister Maria Tasto, facilitator. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

June 29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. St. Meinrad and St. Boniface Parishes, “Ladies Faith Day,” retreat, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m., $20 per person, breakfast and lunch included. Information: 812-357-5178 or 812-357-5533, ext. 103.

June 29-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Young adult retreat, “Hearts on Fire,” $20 suggested donation. Information: ksahm@archindy.org or www.indycatholic.org.

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