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The Coming Month

May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6

St. Jude Parish Hospitality Room, 5353 McFarland Rd., Indianapolis. Bereavement Group, 7 p.m., attending all sessions recommended but not required. Information: 317-786-4371 or pcollins@stjudeindy.org.

May 4

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.

May 5

St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, 7575 Holliday Dr. E., Indianapolis. Gift of Life, Filled with Hope and Purpose, 5:30-9 p.m., for women, Mass, dinner, and presentation by Joelle Maryn, $20, register by May 1. Information and registration: 317-313-0255, cutt.ly/CUPevent2022 or CUP@orpuschristiforunityandpeace.org.

May 6

Women’s Care Center, 4901 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. First Friday Mass, 5 p.m., celebrated by Msgr. Joseph Schaedel, 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. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

May 8

Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, O’Shaughnessy Dining Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Mother’s Day Brunch, reservations only with three seating sessions: 9:30-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-

1 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., menu prepared by Bon Appetit, eggs Benedict, shrimp cocktail, prime rib and more, prices not including drinks or tax are $39.99 adults, $38.99 ages 62 and older, $19.99 ages 5-11, ages 4 and younger free. Tickets must be purchased in advance: brunch.sistersofprovidence.org. Information: 812-535-6253 or events.sistersofprovidence.org.

May 10

Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis. Mystagogy Talk Series, 6:30 p.m., second of five stand-alone sessions (May 17, 24, 31), “Putting Our Whole Heart into Our Celebration of the Holy Mass” by Father Patrick Beidelman. Information: 317-255-3666.

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 at cutt.ly/Taize. Information: 812-535-2952, provctr@spsmw.org.

May 11, 25

Group Lectio via Zoom, 7 p.m., second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, Benedictine Sister Jill Marie Reuber, facilitator, sponsored by Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand, Ind. (Diocese of Evansville). Information: vocation@thedome.org.

May 14

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Biker’s Blessing and BBQ, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., blessing and prayers for motorcyclists’ safety, free admission, food available for purchase by Bon Appetit, register by May 7. Registration and information: 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

May 17

Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis. Mystagogy Talk Series, 6:30 p.m., third of five stand-alone sessions (May 24, 31), “Catholic Social Teaching: ‘Do This in Remembrance of Me’ ” by Theresa Chamblee and Laura Sheehan. Information: 317-255-3666.

May 18

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

Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington-Shreve Hall, 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington. 10th Annual Catholic Charities Benefit-Exercising Mindfulness Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., demonstrations exercising mindfulness in daily life, door prizes, free admission, register by May 4. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CCBenefitMindfulness or cbush@archindy.org.

May 19

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. Information: 317-244-9002.

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

May 20

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, presenter TBA, 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 May 17. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

May 21

Springwood Park, 60 Waterfall Rd., Richmond. Flying Cardinal 5K, 9 a.m., benefitting Seton Catholic Schools Home and School Group and Athletic Boosters, $15 individual or $50 family rate for four runners pre-registered before April 29, $20 individual or $60 family rate for four runners registered after April 29, t-shirts guaranteed to pre-registered runners. Information and registration: 765-962-3902, ext. 4, skitchin@setoncatholics.org or setonschools.org/flying-cardinal-5k-2.

Sr. Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women Monthly Prayer Gathering, via Zoom, third Monday of each month, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, 7 p.m. Join meeting: cutt.ly/SrTheaPrayer, meeting ID: 810 3567 0684 or dial-in at 301-715-8592. Information: Pearlette Springer, pspringer@archindy.org or 317-236-1474.

The Villages of Indiana online Foster Parenting Virtual Information Night, 6-8 p.m., for those interested in becoming a foster parent, free. Information and registration: 317-775-6500 or cutt.ly/villagesindyreg.

May 24

Christ the King Church, 1827 Kessler Blvd., Indianapolis. Mystagogy Talk Series, 6:30 p.m., fourth of five stand-alone sessions (May 31), “The Eastern Catholic Churches: The Glory of God Coming From the East” by Brian Goshorn of St. Athanasius the Great Byzantine Church. Information: 317-255-3666.

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General Announcements 

Walking in Hope honors May as Mental Health Awareness Month

In recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the archdiocese’s Catholic Charities-Social Concerns ministry has developed a do-it-yourself program called Walking in Hope: Daily Offerings for Healing.

The challenge: Each day in the month of May, take a walk as an offering for the daily mental-health intention that is listed on the Walking In Hope Calendar, which can be downloaded for free at www.archindy.org/socialconcerns.

Whether you pray a rosary, a Divine Mercy chaplet or simply lift up in prayer those specific names that have been placed on your heart of individuals or families who are struggling with the disease of mental illness, your prayers will bring healing to others.

Feel free to invite others to walk with you. Share your experience and a picture on Facebook. Don’t forget to tag Catholic Charities-Social Concerns.

Also available on the website is information on St. Dymphna, patron saint for those suffering form a mental illness, and a guide to pray, learn and act with St. Dymphna.

For more information, go to www.archindy.org/socialconcerns.

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Retreats and Programs

May 13

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $70 with spiritual direction. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 14

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. A Day with Mary, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $50 includes lunch. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/day-with-mary or 812-923-8817.

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Food for the Vegetarian Soul, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $50 includes lunch. Information and registration: mountsaintfrancis.org/food-for-the-vegetarian-soul or 812-923-8817.

May 15

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Coffee Talks “Transform & Transcend: Doing My Inner Work—Giving and Receiving,” 10:45 a.m.-noon, Franciscan Sister Amy Kistner presenting, online option available, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 16, June 16, 20

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $40 per day, includes room, continental breakfast, lunch and use of the common areas and grounds, overnight stays available for additional $30 per person, dinner additional $10. Registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

May 18, June 14

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.

May 18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. TLC: Timing, Light and Composition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT, Krista Hall presenting, DSLR camera required, $55 includes talk and lunch. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Gratitude, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

May 24

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Viewing of The Chosen Season Two, 5-9 p.m., view the final two episodes followed by discussion led by Cheryl McSweeney and Father Keith Hosey, $25 per session, light supper and snacks included. Information and registration: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681 or jburger@archindy.org.

June 1

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, in person or via Zoom, sponsored by Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 2-3:30 p.m., Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind presenting, freewill donation. Information and registration: 812-933-6437, center@oldenburgosf.com, www.oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 10-12

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Parables of Jesus for the Present Day, Benedictine Father Colman Grabert presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Cultivating the Virtues of Presence, Hospitality and Community in Our Busy Lives, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT, Christian and Gillian Mocek presenting, $55 includes talk and lunch. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 17-23

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Image as a Window to the Spiritual: An Artist’s Six-Day Hands-on Workshop and Retreat, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Passionist Brother Michael Moran presenting, includes morning conferences, studio time, daily monastic liturgies, evening sharing and discussion, $695 single, $1,045 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 24-26

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Deepening Prayer through Music, Benedictine Brother Michael Reyes presenting, no musical knowledge required, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 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/fatimaretreats, or 317-545-7681. Information on program: cutt.ly/fatimaretreats, 317-545-7681, ext. 106, or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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