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The Coming Month

May 13

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers: Celebration of Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by blessing and fellowship in Madonna Hall, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.

May 14

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. Information: Taize.SistersofProvidence.org, 812-535-2952.

St. Simon the Apostle Parish Life Center, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Helping Children Navigate Divorce and Blended Families, 6:30 p.m., for parents who have experienced divorce, remarriage and/or blending families help their children through that transition, attorney Natalie Snyder presenting, sponsored by St. Simon’s Stephen Ministry, free. Information: saintsimon.org/events, 317-826-6000, ext. 180, stephenministry@saintsimon.org.

May 15

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

May 16

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

May 16-19

Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Blessed Carlos Eucharistic Miracles Display, Thurs. 3:30-9 p.m. with family eucharistic adoration, Fri. and Sat. 5-8 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., display of Eucharistic miracles. Free but donations accepted. Information: 317-445-9499, kristen.kloss@gmail.com.

May 17

Holy Trinity Cemetery, 2473 Green Valley Road, New Albany. Burial for Miscarried Babies, 4 p.m., burial service for babies miscarried at Baptist Floyd Health since Nov. 2023. Information: 812-944-0417, teri.ccna@gmail.com.

Northside Events and Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, 7-9 a.m., Juan Gonzalez, KeyBank president and business banking sales leader, presenting “Community Service—A Chance for All of Us to Give Back,” 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 14. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.

May 18

St. Christopher Parish parking lot, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

May 25

St. Joseph Parish, 1875 S. Cty. Road 700 W., North Vernon. Mass and Marian Candlelight Procession, Mass 6 p.m., candlelight procession after Mass. Information: 812-346-3604, parishsecretary@stmarysnv.com.

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 520 Stevens St.,Indianapolis. Faithful Citizens Rosary Walk, 10:45-11:45 a.m., meet in front of church. Information: holyrosary.prolife@gmail.com.

May 27

Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, 435 W. Troy Ave., Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, noon. Information: 317-784-4439, catholiccemeteries.cc.

Our Lady of Peace Cemetery and Mausoleum, 9001 Haverstick Road, Indianapolis. Memorial Day Mass, 11 a.m. Information: 317-574-8898, catholiccemeteries.cc.

May 30

St. Joan of Arc Parish, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Cor Jesu, 7-8 p.m., night of communal prayer, adoration, Benediction and fellowship, free. Information: megt2014@gmail.com.

May 30-June 1

St. Simon the Apostle Parish, 8155 Oaklandon Road, Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 3 p.m.-midnight, rides, food, beer garden, games, kids’ zone, Vegas room (ages 21 and older), live music: Thurs. St. Simon Idol, Fri. Rhythm Kings and Stella Luna and the Satellites, Sat. Jason Joy and My Yellow Rickshaw, $10 food/drink ticket per person or per family required for admission. Information: sponsorship@saintsimonfestival.com, 317-826-6000, saintsimonfestival.com.

St. Jude Parish, 5353 McFarland Road, Indianapolis. Summer Festival, 5-10 p.m., children’s games, prizes, bands, food, carnival rides, live entertainment, bingo, Monte Carlo games, free admission. Information: 317-786-4371.

May 31-June 1

St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis. International Festival, 5 p.m.-midnight, carnival rides, food, music, $5,000 raffle, beer garden, free admission, prices for food, drinks and rides vary. Information: parish@stgabrielindy.org, 317-291-7014, ext. 0.

May 31-June 2

St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (Little Flower) Parish, 4720 E. 13th St., Indianapolis. Summerfest, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $4,000 grand prize raffle, bingo Fri. and Sat., midway rides, silent auction, live entertainment, food, beer, wine, games for kids and adults, $10 admission for $10 in event coupons. Information: 317-357-8352, amackell@littleflowerparish.org.

June-July 2024

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, 2230 N. Clay Lick Road, Nashville Summer Camps for Youths, ages 7-18, fees range $130-$815. Information, registration: campranchoframasa.org, 812-988-2839, info@campranchoframasa.org.

June 1

St. Monica Parish parking lot, 6131 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. St. Vincent de Paul Stuff A Truck, 9-11 a.m., accepting clothing, household goods and linens (all in closed bags), furniture, bicycles, bicycle helmets and locks, backpacks. List of items most needed: cutt.ly/ItemsNeeded. Information: dsweeney@svdpindy.org.

June 2

St. Paul Parish, 814 Jefferson St., Tell City. Parish Picnic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. CT, pulled pork or BBQ chicken dinners, cash/quilt raffles, live music, eat-in or carry-out dinners, free admission. Information: 812-547-7994, stpaulch@psci.net.

June 3-7

Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Art and Science Camps, ages 7-11, 9 a.m.-noon Art and Nature Camp, $175; 1- 4 p.m. Science and Nature Camp, $175; both camps, $325. Information and registration: 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/kids-summer-camp.

June 6

Lanesville Knights of Columbus, St. John Paul II Council #1808 building, 8104 SR 62, Lanesville. Theology on Tap, 6-8 p.m., ages 21 and older, Thursdays in June, first of four stand-alone sessions (June 13, 20, 27), missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer presenting “How the Eucharist Makes Saints,” $70 for four sessions until June 6, $20 per session if register by Sunday before event, $25 late registration and walk-ins. Information, registration: catalystcatholic.org/tot, 812-923-8355, kelli@catalystcatholic.org.

June 6-8

St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis. Parish Festival, Thurs. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, live music, beer garden, American, Mexican and international food, Jessop Amusements, cash raffle $25 per ticket ($25,000 1st prize, $5,000 2nd prize, $3,000 3rd prize), free admission. Information: 317-543-7730. stanthony.bulletin@gmail.com.

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Parish Festival, Thurs. 5-11 p.m., Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 2 p.m.-midnight, rides, games, Monte Carlo, bingo, cake wheel, grand raffle, quilt raffle, children’s games, live music, beer tent, fair food, free admission Information: tinyurl.com/OLGFest24, 317-888-2861, info@olgreenwood.org.

June 7

Monthly Prayer with Sisters of Providence: “Prayer on gun violence awareness,” for single Catholic women ages 18-42, via Zoom, 7-7:45 p.m., seventh day of each month. Information, registration: Events.SistersofProvidence.org, 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.

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, 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 6 p.m. followed by adoration until 9 p.m., sacrament of reconciliation available. Information: 317-750-7309, msross1@hotmail.com.

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Friday Devotion, 11:40 a.m., litany, consecration to the Sacred Heart, Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by noon Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

June 8

St. John Paul II Church, 2253 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. First Saturday Devotion, 8 a.m., rosary, litany, consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, confession 8-8:30 a.m. followed by 8:30 a.m. Mass. Information: 812-246-2512.

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 2322 N. 13½ St., Terre Haute. 100th Anniversary Mass, 4:30 p.m., Archbishop Thompson celebrant, free. Information: 812-466-1231, barb@shjth.org.

MCL Banquet Center, 3 Meadows Lane, Terre Haute. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 100th Anniversary Dinner, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. dinner served, $25, register by June 2. Information, registration: 812-466-1231, barb@shjth.org, shjth.org/100th-anniversary.html.

June 9-13

Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road., Indianapolis.  Innovation through Engineering Residential Summer Camp, for high school juniors and seniors,

June 10

Our Lady of the Greenwood Parish, Madonna Hall, 335 S. Meridian St., Greenwood. Confraternity of Christian Mothers, 6 p.m. Mass followed by meeting, for all Catholic women whether a parent or not, free. Information: 217-638-7433, paulabeechler@gmail.com.

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General Announcements 

Theology on Tap sessions in New Albany scheduled for Thursdays in June

Theology on Tap events will take place in the New Albany Deanery from 6-8 p.m. on June 6, 13, 20 and 27. Attendees must be 21 or older.

The events on June 6 and 13 will take place at the Lanesville Knights of Columbus St. John Paul II Council #1808 building, 8104 State Road 62, in Lanesville. Missionary Meg Hunter-Kilmer will speak on “How the Eucharist Makes Saints” on June 6. National Eucharistic Congress board treasurer and Our Sunday Visitor Institute president Jason Shanks will speak on “Miracle Man” on June 13.

The events on June 20 and 27 will take place at the New Albany Knights of Columbus Cardinal Ritter Council #1221 building, 809 E. Main St., in New Albany. Former Indianapolis Catholic Youth Organization executive director and football coach Bruce Scifres will speak on “Beyond the Goal Line” on June 20. National Eucharistic Preacher Jesuit Father Joseph Laramie will speak on “Spiritual Warfare” on June 27.

The series is offered by Catalyst Catholic in the New Albany Deanery. The events include a meal cooked by the Knights, a cash bar and time for socializing.

Admission is $70 for the four sessions until June 6. Admission for individual sessions is $20 through the Sunday prior to the event, and $25 after for registrants and walk-ins.

For more information or to register, go to catalystcatholic.org/tot or contact Kelli Reutman at 812-923-8355 or kelli@catalystcatholic.org.

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Retreats and Programs

May 14

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $40, includes private room for the day and lunch; spiritual direction available for additional $30, must be scheduled in advance. Information, registration: benedictinn.org/programs, 317-788-7581, benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 17-19

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Benedictine Spirituality 101, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, 6 p.m. Fri.-11 a.m. Sun., Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate Father Ignatius Manfredonia presenting, $241 includes room and meals. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1.

May 18

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. 7 Keys to Unlock True Happiness, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic author and speaker Sandra Hartlieb presenting, $30, Zoom option available. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

May 31-June 2

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Celebrate Marriage Getaway Weekend, 5 p.m. Fri.-noon Sun., for married couples, Celebrate Marriage founders Tom and Marcy Renken facilitators, includes meals, overnight accommodations, refreshments and snacks, $450 per couple until May 17, $500 per couple after May 17. Information, registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 3-6

Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, 101 St. Anthony Dr., Mt. St. Francis. Four-Day Directed Retreat: Silence, Reflection and Transformation, 10 a.m. Mon.-2 p.m. Thurs., includes spiritual direction, prayer sessions, accommodations, materials and meals, $475. Information, registration: retreatcommunications@mountsaintfrancis.org, 812-923-8817, mountsaintfrancis.org/four-day-directed-retreat.

June 5

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

June 7

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, 22143 Main St., Oldenburg. A Day of Quiet Renewal, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $20, $80 with spiritual direction. Information, registration: 812-933-6437, oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 13

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 14-16

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. In Sickness and in Health: Prayer, Covenant, and Healing, Benedictine Father Lorenzo Penalosa presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

June 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Divine Wine and Mandala Art, 5-9 p.m., trained art therapist and art teacher Kristin Scifres presenting, includes snacks, beverages, art supplies, $45. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 21-23, 21-25 or 21-28

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Three-, five- or eight-day Silent Directed Retreat in the Ignatian Tradition, includes private room, meals, daily spiritual direction; June 21-23, $265; June 21-25, $425; June 21-28, $595. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

June 28-30

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $298 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 10

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Day of Silence, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $45, includes room, lunch, Mass and use of common areas and grounds, overnight stay available for additional $32, dinner additional $11. Registration: archindy.org/fatima-events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.

July 12-14

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. A Step 11 Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons: Conscious Contact, Kathleen McCauley presenting, $300 single, $425 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

July 29-August 2

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Summer Chant Workshop, Benedictine Brother John Glasenapp and Dr. Rosemary Heredos presenting, for directors of liturgical music and singers in parish liturgies, $750 single, $835 double, $200 commuter. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.

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