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The Coming Month

April 15

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.

April 15, 22, 29, May 6

The Third Option virtual marriage crisis/enrichment class, 7-8 p.m., series offered most Thursdays through May 20, no registration needed, free. Upcoming topics: April 15, “Handling Anger Constructively;”

April 22, “Speaking the Truth in Love;” April 29, “How to Fight Fair and Conflict Resolution,” May 6, “Feelings and the Hurt Spiral.” Go to carmelthirdoption.org/web, click on link at top of page. Information: carmelthirdoption.org/web, or Keith Ingram, kingram@aicinvest.com or 317-324-8446.

Bible Study: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans, via Zoom, sponsored by St. Michael Parish, Greenfield, 1-2:30 p.m., series of stand-alone sessions offered Thursdays through May 20, led by graduates of Guadalupe Bible College, free. Information and registration: Darlene Davis, ljdarlene@gmail.com or 317-498-2242.

April 16-17

Discernment virtual retreat: “Living the Mission of God” on Zoom, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Fri. 7-9 p.m., Sat. 2-7 p.m., for women ages 18-42 exploring religious life, free. Register online: cutt.ly/ComeSeeRetreat. Information: Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 or jluna@spsmw.org.

Mount St. Francis gym and lower level chapel, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Terry’s Treasure Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: cutt.ly/TerrysTreasures, 812-923-8817.

April 17-May 1 (virtual), April 24 (in person)

Indianapolis St. Vincent de Paul “Love Your Neighbor 5k Run/Walk,” run or walk 5K with two options— Virtual: April 17-May 1 anytime/anywhere. In-person: April 24, 9 a.m., White River State Park, 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, paved trail. Race packet for in-person participants includes MyLaps Chip Timing for live results, pace breakdown and placing. Cost: ages 23 and older $35, or $30 with no T-shirt; students ages 6-22 $20, or $15 with no T-shirt. Registration and information: www.svdpindy.org/neighbor.Questions: dsweeney@svdpindy.org or 317-924-5769, ext. 238.

April 21

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

April 24

Celebration Roncalli, via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m., fundraiser and silent auction benefitting Roncalli High School, silent auction site open for bidding April 19: www.roncalli.org/celebration, raffle for $10,000, free. Information and registration: 317-787-8277, jendris@roncalli.com, www.roncalli.org/celebration.

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.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. 2nd Annual Free Tree Giveaway, sponsored by the Franciscan Earth Care Initiative of the Province or Our Lady of Consolation, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., two free seedlings per car, tree varieties include white oak, sycamore and river birch, Information: Debbie Nichols, d.nichols@franciscansusa.org or 502-500-3953.

Virtual Dialogue on Intercultural Competency, via Zoom, monthly series sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 10 a.m., “Importance of Africentric Catholic catechesis,” Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow, director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans, facilitating, freewill offering. Registration: cutt.ly/VDIC. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

April 25

The Willows Event Center, 6729 Westfield Blvd., Indianapolis. Light in the City Annual Dinner, benefitting Lumen Christi Catholic School, 5-9 p.m., silent auction, bourbon pull, dancing, COVID-19 safety protocols observed, $100 per person or $600 for table of six. Tickets: lumenchristi.home.qtego.net. Information: Bob Collins, 317-632-3174 or bcollins@lumenchristischool.org.

May 5

MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—age 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday night dinner events. Information: 317-796-8605 or 317-243-0777.

May 7

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., Fr. James Farrell, celebrant, 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.

May 8

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.

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General Announcements 

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Retreats and Programs

April 17

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Pilgrimage at the Mount, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, presenter, $50 includes lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 20, 27

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Benedictine Spirituality, 7-8:30 p.m., series of stand-alone sessions, April 20 presenter Benedictine Sister Carol Falkner, April 27 presenter Benedictine Sister Antoinette Purcell, $25 per session. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

April 21-June 2

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Plein Air Classes: Painting the Springtime Landscape, Wednesdays 9:30-1:30 a.m. or 5-7 p.m., learn outdoor painting techniques from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen, open to all levels, bring paints, canvases and brushes; chairs, easels and drawing tables provided, $25 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 24

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Wisdom of the Second Half of Life, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Judy Ribar presenter, $50, additional $75 for overnight and one meal. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 30

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Painting with Padre, last Friday monthly through May, doors open 5:30 p.m., painting instruction from Conventual Franciscan Father Vincent Petersen 6-9 p.m., subject matter changes monthly, cheese and light snacks, bring your own beverage, $40 per session. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

April 30-May 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., for engaged couples only, includes materials, meals, snacks, presentations and separate overnight accommodations, $298 per couple. Registration: cutt.ly/TOBITRetreat or 317-545-7681, must also complete “Tobit Required Info Sheet” at cutt.ly/TOBITForm and email to jburger@archindy.org. Information on program: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 x. 106 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

May 7-8

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Migratory Birds at the Mount, Fri. 5-9 p.m., live presentation with Leslie Grow from Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center at Hardy Lake; Sat. 7 a.m.-noon, two guided birdwatching hikes with local naturalist Rod Goforth, $120, private room, two meals, presentations and guided hikes. Saturday only option $25, includes breakfast, presentation and guided hikes. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 8

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 presenter, $50 includes box lunch. Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

Mount St. Francis, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mount St. Francis. Guided Bird Hikes at the Mount, 7 a.m.-noon, breakfast, presentation and two guided hikes led by local naturalist Rod Goforth, $25. Registration: cutt.ly/msf-birds or 812-923-8817.

May 11

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, spiritual direction for additional $30 (must be scheduled in advance). Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

May 11-13

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. The Voice of God in Creation: A Contemplative Experience, 7 p.m. Tues. -7 p.m. Thurs., Conventual Franciscan Father Vince Petersen facilitating, $245 includes materials, two-night stay and six meals (no meal on Tues. evening). Registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/retreats or 812-923-8817.

May 13

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.

May 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Delightful Duccio: An Artist Retreat, part of a series of artist retreats (Michelangelo, Raphael, Fra. Angelico, Van Gogh), Benedictine Father Noël Mueller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 17

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center, 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 $28 per person, dinner additional $9. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 100 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Peace, the Benedictine Way, retreat on the Rule of St. Benedict in everyday life, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller presenting, $255 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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