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The Coming Month

July 29-August 8

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, freewill donation accepted for all books. Information: 866-996-2947 or lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org.

July 31

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, drive-through chicken dinners with outdoor dining available, cash and gift certificate raffles, quilt raffle, half pot drawing, dinners $12, free admission. Information: 812-843-5143.

August 3

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.

August 5

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, 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.

August 5-6

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Summer Festival, Fri. 7-11 p.m. Monte Carlo Night; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; children’s games, food, raffle, bingo, silent auction, free admission. Information: 317-485-5102.

August 6

Zionsville Cursillo Ultreya, 5:30-8:30 p.m., outdoor Cursillo fellowship program, bring side dish and lawn chair, free, optional Mass at St. Alphonsis Liguori Church, 1780 W. Oak St., Zionsville. Location and other information: intoy2006@gmail.com or 317-910-8169.

August 9

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.

August 10

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.

August 11

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Mystery Beer Tasting and Cupcakes & Canvas, 6 p.m.; Mystery Beer Tasting $25, pay at door, must be 21; Cupcakes & Canvas $25, register in advance at nativityindy.org. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 12-13

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, raffle, festival food, children’s games, Silly Safari, church tours, bingo, beer tent, Monte Carlo, baby crawling race, carnival rides, live music, $3,500 grand prize raffle, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200.

August 13

Immaculate Conception Parish, 2081 E. County Rd. 820 S., Millhousen. Consignment Auction, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., includes raffle and lunch, call in advance to drop off consignment items Aug. 12, free admission. Information: 812-591-2362.

Indiana State Library History Reference Room, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. The Mystery of “The Darlington Bible,” presented by Dr. David T. Gura, Notre Dame curator of ancient and Medieval manuscripts and professor of Classics and the Medieval Institute, registration requested, free. Information and registration: cutt.ly/DarlingtonBible or 317-447-1951.

August 13-14

All Saints Parish, St. Paul Campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Rd., Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. live band Misty Creek; Sun. music by DJ Dan Morris; raffles, beer garden, lunch stand, kiddie land, quilts, country store, religious exhibit on Eucharistic miracles, chicken dinner served Sun. beginning at 11 a.m., free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.

August 14

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary Dr., Lanesville. Parish Picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fried chicken or ham dinner, dine-in or carry-out, quilts, capital prize, silent and online auction, games of chance, free admission. Information: 812-952-2853.

August 15

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

August 17

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

August 18

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.

August 19

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Archbishop Charles C. Thompson presenting, 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.16. Information and registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

August 19-20

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 goodies, kids’ zone, teen zone with DJ, free admission. Information 317-253-1461.

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General Announcements 

Retrouvaille retreat set for Aug. 12-14 at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis

A Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) marriage renewal retreat will be offered at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., in Indianapolis, on Aug. 12-14.

Retrouvaille has helped many couples struggling in their marriage. According to helpourmarriage.com, a poll of past participants showed that 96% felt the weekend experience was time well-utilized. Participants listed such benefits as improved communication, grew closer as a couple, improved conflict management and improved relationship with faith.

The retreat begins at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12 and ends at 5 p.m. on Aug. 14, and Mass will be celebrated.

The cost is $150 per couple; however, no one is ever denied the chance to heal their marriage due to financial challenges, and assistance is available.

For information about Retrouvaille or to register for the program, call 317-489-6811, e-mail register@RetroIndy.com or go to cutt.ly/RetroIndy. The registration deadline is Aug. 8.

More information on Retrouvaille, including program details and frequently asked questions, is available at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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Retreats and Programs

July 31

Virtual You Are Not Alone Session – The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., second of three stand-alone Zoom sessions (Aug. 28), led by Providence Sister Connie Kramer and Lisa Thibault, free-will donations accepted, registration required. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 1

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Women in the Bible—Day of Reflection, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, includes continental breakfast, lunch, Mass and program, $45. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Women in the Bible—Evening of Reflection, 5:30-9 p.m., Father Jim Farrell facilitating, includes continental dinner, Mass and program, $45. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 3, 4

Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Art and Soul Creation Guild, choose between 9:30 a.m.-noon first Wednesday of the month or 6-8:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Providence Sister Rosemary Schmalz presenting, $30 membership fee to join group, $5 per session after. Information and registration: Jeanne Frost, 812-535-2952, jfrost@spsmw.org or spsmw.org/events.

August 6

Benedict Inn Retreat & Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. How is it With Your Soul? 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., exploring grief and loss, spiritual director Sylvia Harrison presenting, bring journal, $65 by July 16, $75 after, includes lunch and supplies. Registration: www.benedictinn.org/programs. Information: benedictinn@benedictinn.org, 317-788-7581.

August 10

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Devotional Dispatch: How to Create a Parish Publication, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT, $55. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 11

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

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.

August 16

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.

August 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Praise and Worship in the Fine Arts, Benedictine Brother Michael Reyes, presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

August 19-21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Soul Healing II Weekend Retreat, 6:30 p.m. Fri.-1 p.m. Sun., author and inspirational Catholic speaker Carolyn Berghuis facilitating, includes program, meals, snacks and private overnight accommodations, $230. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 28

Virtual You Are Not Alone Session – The Spiritual Journey After Suicide Loss, 4-6 p.m., third of three stand-alone Zoom sessions led by Father Jim Farrell, free-will donations accepted, registration required. Information and registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 29

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

August 30

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

September 2-4

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Power of Intercession, Benedictine Brother Nöel Mueller, presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 7-12

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Healing from Sexual Abuse—A Retreat for Women Religious, Wed. 3 p.m.- Mon. 10 a.m., Dr. Rachel Waltz presenting, limited to 15 participants, $525 before July 31, $550 after, includes lodging and meals. Information and registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

September 9

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: ftm.retreatportal.com/events/, 317-545-7681 or lcoons@archindy.org.

September 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.

September 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being Humble, Being Holy, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 23-25

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Listening to the Great Stories of Luke’s Gospel Again for the First Time, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

September 30-Oct 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Beauty as a Pathway to God: Religious Art and Symbol in the Spiritual Life, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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