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The Coming Month

September 18

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange Mass, breakfast and program, “Developing Transformational Leaders at a Great Catholic University,” Daniel J. Elsener, president, Marian University, presenter, 7-9 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members, breakfast included. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

September 18-19

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N, Brownsburg. Country Fair and Hog Roast, Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 1-11 p.m., food, entertainment, games. Information: 317-852-3195.

St. Rose of Lima Parish, 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin. St. Rose Festival, Fri. 4:30-9:30 p.m., fish fry, euchre tournament; Sat. noon-9:30 p.m., hog roast, kids games. Information: 317-738-3929.

St. Thomas More Parish, 1200 N. Indiana St., Mooresville. Apple Fest, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-11 p.m., craft fair, hog roast dinner; pancake breakfast Sat. 9-11 a.m. Information: 317-831-4142.

September 18-20

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, Fri. 5-11 p.m. Sat. 1-11 p.m. Sun. 1-6 p.m., food, music, rides. Information: 317-546-4065.

September 19

Holy Angels Parish, 2822 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., Indianapolis. Evangelization conference, Deacon Alex C. Jones, guest speaker, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration: 317-545-1029 or holyangelsbulleting@hotmail.com.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6469 E. St. Nicholas Road, Sunman. Gospel presentation, “Mark’s Gospel Live,” 7:30 p.m., freewill offering. Information: 812-623-2964.

St. Bartholomew Parish, 1306 27th St., Columbus. Fall festival, games, food, 4-8 p.m. Information: 812-379-9353.

St. Bridget Parish, 404 E. Vine St., Liberty. Oktoberfest, 3-9 p.m., food, entertainment. Information: 765-458-5412.

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Dr. East, Indianapolis. Fall Festival, BBQ, games for all ages, music, silent auction, noon-10 p.m. Information: 317-514-0095 or frontpageink@gmail.com.

Mary, Queen of Peace Parish, 1005 W. Main St., Danville. Knights of Columbus, Oktoberfest, following 5 p.m. Mass, $25 per couple, $15 single, $5 children under 12 years old. Information: 317-987-4745 or VCast@outlook.com.

Convent of the Immaculate Conception, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Sisters of St. Francis, Family Fun Day, 9 a.m., hayrides to Michaela Farm, food available for purchase or bring a picnic, Mass 4 p.m. Information: 812-933-6431.

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.

September 19-20

St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross Parish, 23455 Gavin Lane, Lawrenceburg. Fall Festival, Sat. 5-11 p.m., fish dinner; Sun. noon-5 p.m., chicken dinner. Information: 812-656-8700.

September 20

St. Louis Parish, 13 St. Louis Place, Batesville. Church Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., games, raffle, chicken and roast beef dinners. Information: 812-934-3204.

St. Michael Parish, 101 St. Michael Drive, Charlestown. Septemberfest, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken dinner and traditional Mexican food, quilts, games, silent auction, Mexican music and dancing, Bilingual Mass 11 a.m. Information: 812-256-3200.

St. Meinrad Parish, 19630 N. 4th St., St. Meinrad. Church Picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. CT, fried chicken dinner, live music, tours of St. Meinrad Archabbey. Information: 812-357-5533.

September 23

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Parish, 5719 Saint Marys Road, Floyds Knobs. Card party, 7-10 p.m., desserts, door prizes, $5 per person. Information: 812-923-3011.

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, “Italian Dinner” at Persimmon Festival, Main St., Mitchell, 11 a.m. until food runs out. Information: 812-849-3570.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Kordes Hall, 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Annulment in the Catholic Church: Dispel the Myths, Journey toward Healing,” 7-9 p.m. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2636 or 800-880-2777.

September 24

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, card party and quilt raffle, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. Information: 317-888-7625 or vlgmimi@aol.com.

September 24-26

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, 5333 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. Fall Festival, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, games, food. Information: 317-356-7291.

September 25-26

SS. Francis and Clare Parish, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood. Fall Festival, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. noon-midnight, zip line, art in the park, entertainment. Information: 317-859-4673.

September 26

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary procession, 1 p.m., procession. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

Primo Banquet Hall, 2615 National Ave., Indianapolis. Sisters of St. Benedict, “Angels of Grace…A Celebration of Women,” 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $35 per person. Information: 317-788-7581.

Sarah Shank Golf Course, 2901 S. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis. Nativity Knights of Columbus, charity golf scramble, 8 a.m., $80 per person entry fee. Information: RBChristen@sbcglobal.net.

Lumen Christi School, 580 Stevens St., Indianapolis. Fall conference, “In the World Not of the World,” Fr. Christopher Roberts and Fr. John Hollowell, presenters, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $15 per person includes lunch. Information: 317-632-3174 or LumenChristiSchool.org.

September 27

St. Michael Parish, 11400 Farmers Lane, NE, Bradford. Parish Picnic, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., ham and chicken dinner with dumplings 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., quilts, booths, raffles, silent auction. Information:  812-364-6646.

St. Gabriel Parish, Fall Festival at Fayette County Fairgrounds, 2690 N. Park Road, Connersville. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken dinner, silent auction, Information: 765-825-8578.

St. Mark 5377 Acorn Road, Tell City. Parish Picnic, 10 a.m-6 p.m. CT, ham and beef shoot, food, handmade quilts, games, raffle. Information: 812-836-2481.

September 29

Indiana Convention Center, 100 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. Celebrate Life Dinner, presented by Right to Life of Indy, director of African-American Outreach for Priests for Life Dr. Alveda King speaking, 6:45 p.m., $65. Registration: rtlindy.org/upcoming-events/celebrate-life-dinner/. Information: 317-582-1526.

October 2

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.

St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Famous Turtle Soup Supper, also serving chicken noodle soup, fill and pulled pork, games, 5-9 p.m. Information: 812-623-2964.

October 2-3

Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Oktoberfest, Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m., authentic German food, music, raffle. Information: 317-784-5454.

October 3

St. Mary Parish, 415 E. Eighth St., New Albany. Fall Festival, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., food booths, inflatables, games. Information: 812-944-0417.

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.

October 4

St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holiday Dr. E., Indianapolis. “Islam, Jihad, and the Catholic Faith,” Al Kresta, president and CEO of Ave Maria Radio and host of “Kresta in the Afternoon,” 7-8:30 p.m. Information: 317-259-4373.

Holy Family Parish, 3027 Pearl St., Oldenburg. Fall Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken and roast beef dinners, games. Information: 812-934-3013, option 2.

St. John Paul II Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. St. Joe Hill Turkey Shoot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner with homemade dumplings, booths, raffles, quilts. Information: 812-246-2512.

October 7

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.

October 8

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.

October 10

Central Catholic School, 1155 Cameron St., Indianapolis. Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, “Treasure Chest Raffle,” 6:30 p.m. Information: 317-788-7581.

Bravo Italian Restaurant, 2658 Lake Circle, Indianapolis. Marriage on Tap: “Faith in the Face of Tragedy,” presented by Danny and Rita O’Malia, 7-9:30 p.m., $35 per couple includes dinner, cash bar available, registration required by Sept. 30 at www.stluke.org or call 317-259-4373.

October 11

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.

October 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. 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.

October 15

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.

St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 535 E. Edgewood Dr., Indianapolis. “A Future Full of Hope: Honoring Our Children Whom We Have Entrusted to the Lord,” prayer service, reception and resources for all affected by the loss of a child, 6:30 p.m. in main church followed by reception in Schafer Hall. RSPV by Oct. 12 helpful but not required. RSVP and information: Liz Escoffery, 317-446-4248 or lizfcp@indyfertilitycare.com.

October 16

Marian University Theater, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis. Lumen Christi School, John Crist, comedian, 7 p.m., $15 general admission, $10 Marian students and children. Tickets: 317-632-3174 or LumenChristiSchool.org.

October 16-18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Discernment weekend for single women 18-42. Information: 812-535-2802 or dweidenb@spsmw.org.

October 17

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 213 Ripley St. Milan. 12th Harvest Dinner and Raffle, pork dinner, $10 per adult, $4 children 5-12, no charge for children under 5, country store, pony rides, 4-7 p.m., Mass, 5 p.m. Information: 812-654-7051 or st.charleschurch@yahoo.com.

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.

October 18

St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, 6501 St. Isidore Road, Bristow. Shooting Match/Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: 812-843-5713.

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General Announcements 

Archdiocesan Health Ministry starts speaker series on Sept. 21

The archdiocesan Health Ministry, a ministry of the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, will offer its first ever monthly Health Ministry Speaker Series in the Benedictine Room at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Monday of each month, starting on Sept. 21.

The first speaker is Divine Word Father Charles Smith, chaplain at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Indianapolis. He will speak on “A Veterans Administration Model of Spiritual and Pastoral Care from a Catholic Perspective.”

Father Charles, a facilitator in recovery and wellness, will share his experience of working with those who seek sobriety and wellness. His insights look beyond short-term interventions and help individuals in recovery grow in self-awareness and empowerment.

The speaker schedule for October through January is as follows:
 

• “World Meeting of Families Report” by Scott Seibert, archdiocesan marriage and family enrichment coordinator, on Oct. 19.
• “Dignity of Life: Birth to Life” by Elliot Bedford on Nov. 16.
• “Coping with Holiday Grief” by Brenda Kenyon on Dec. 7 (note this meeting will be on the first Monday of the month instead of the third Monday due to the holidays.)
• “Internet Safety” by Scott Seibert, archdiocesan marriage and family enrichment coordinator, on Jan. 18.

The speaker series is free of charge and open to all who wish to attend.

For more information, contact health ministry coordinator Joni LeBeau at 317-236-1475, 800-382-9836 ext. 1475, or e-mail her at jlebeau@archindy.org.

 

$1,000 raffle at St. Lawrence Parish Fall Festival in Indianapolis on Sept. 18-20

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., in Indianapolis, will host its fall festival on Sept. 18-20.

The hours are from 5-11 p.m. on Sept. 18, 1-11 p.m. on Sept. 19 and 1-6 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Admission is free for the festival, which includes food, midway rides, kids’ games, inflatables, bingo and a $1,000 raffle. There will also be a community market from 1-6 p.m. on Sept. 20.

Musical entertainment includes Sam Ash Rock Groups from 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shady from 6-7:30 p.m. and Jus ‘Ta Band from 8-11 p.m. on Sept. 18; Scecina Rock Band from 5-7 p.m., Shaded Sound from 6-7:30 p.m. and Vinnie & the Moochers from 8-11 p.m. on Sept. 19; and mariachi bands from 1-6 p.m. on Sept. 20.

All are welcome to join in the fun.

 

Catholic radio talk show host Al Kresta to speak at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish on Oct. 4

Catholic radio talk show host Al Kresta will speak on “Islam, Jihad and the Catholic Faith” at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 7575 Holliday Drive E., in Indianapolis from 7-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 4.

Kresta is a broadcaster, journalist author, and president and CEO of Ave Maria Radio. He hosts “Kresta in the Afternoon,” which is broadcast on many Catholic radio stations throughout the nation, including on Catholic Radio Indy (WSPM 89.1 FM in Indianapolis, and WSQM 90.9 FM in Noblesville) from 5-6 p.m. on weekdays.

Kresta’s talk will focus on how, from the Iranian revolution of 1979 through the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and to the current establishment of ISIS, the mainstream media has downplayed certain aspects of the politicized Islamic movement.

The event is free, and all are invited.

For more information, call the parish office at 317-259-4373.

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Retreats and Programs

September 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Sleeper Awake!,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Behold Your Mother,” presented by Father Ronan Murphy, $50, lodging available for extra cost. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

September 19

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. 12-Step Spirituality retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

September 22

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Vatican II’s Decree on Christian Unity, Session three of four, “Application of Principles of Ecumenism (1993),” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 24

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.

September 25-27

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Living Monastic Values in Everyday Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

September 26

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “In Light of Providence Retreat: A Photographic Journey,” Sharon Woods, Providence Sisters Evelyn Ovalles and Mary Montgomery, facilitators, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, bring your own camera, registration deadline Sept. 21. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

September 29

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Vatican II’s Decree on Christian Unity, Session four of four, “The Future of Christian Unity),” Benedictine Father Matthias Neuman, presenter, 7-8:30 p.m., $15 per session. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

October 2-3

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Aldo Leopold Benedictine Style,” Benedictine Sisters Sheila Fitzpatrick, Kathleen Yeadon and Angela Jorboe, presenters, $115 includes meals. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

October 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Essential Structures of Catholic Life,” Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 3

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Celebrate the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guérin,”  11 a.m. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying Without Words,” Franciscan Sisters Barb Piller and Michelle Coriss, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person includes lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 5-9

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Holy Priesthood: Sacrament of Christ’s Pastoral Charity,” priest retreat led by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, $270 double room, $340 single room, includes meals. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

October 7

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.

October 9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Movie night, “The Theory of Everything,” 6:30-9 p.m., freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Looking Deeper into the Rule of St. Benedict,” Benedictine Father Harry Hagan, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Teresa of Avila,” Angela Nevitt-Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. 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. “The Art of Journal Writing,” Providence Sister Connie Kramer, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person, registration deadline Oct. 5. 21. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. “Holy Matrimony: Sacrament of Christ in His Church,” presented by His Eminence Raymond Cardinal Burke, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $35, includes lunch. Information: 812-825-8642, ext. 1 or marianoasis@bluemarble.net.

October 11

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee talk: Walking with the Saints-St. John of the Cross, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner, presenter, 10:45 a.m.-noon, freewill donation. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 12

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.

October 13

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.

October 15-16

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul with Saint Mother Theodore,” Providence Sister Mary Montgomery, facilitator, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $100 per person includes meals, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

October 16-18

Saint Mary of the Woods, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Discernment weekend for women 18-42, no charge. Information: 812-535-2895 or eben@spsmw.org.

October 17-18

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST,” 10 a.m. Sat.-noon Sun., $20 per person, $75 per family of four or more, housing and meals not included, registration deadline Oct. 12. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org.

October 19-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Priests retreat, “The Sermon on the Mount: Challenges for Contemporary Priestly Ministry” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter, $425 single. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

October 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. “Listening to God with a Discerning Ear,” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 27-29

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guest House and Retreat Center, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat, “Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life,” Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer, presenter, $235 single, $395 double. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

October 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Befriending Death,” Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 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 Hall Conference Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Praying with the Mystics,” Providence Sister Cathy Campbell, presenter, 9:30 a.m. Sat.-3 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Oct. 23. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 3

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 one 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 5

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

November 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. “Praying with Thanksgiving,” Carolyn Meyer, presenter, 9:30-11:30 a.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Hall Community Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Grieving Gracefully…Into a Future Full of Hope,” one-day retreat, Providence Sister Connie Kramer, retreat leader, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $40 per person includes lunch, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

November 10

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. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. “Retreat for Veterans: Sharing the Sanctity of Commitment and Courage,” Sheila Donis, PA, Providence Sisters Teresa Costello and Mary Montgomery, facilitators, 2-8 p.m., freewill offering, registration deadline Nov. 2. Information: 812-535-2932 or provctr@spsmw.org. 

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Book Study Series: “A Retreat with Thomas Merton: Becoming Who We Are,” session two 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 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

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. 

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.

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