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July 19

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “From faith-based origins to 21st century approaches to social problems,” Jim McClelland, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

July 20

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Patrick Beidelman celebrant, 8:30 a.m., followed by rosary outside abortion clinic and Benediction at church. Information: Archdiocesan Office for Pro-Life Ministry, 317-236-1569 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1569.

Sacred Heart Parish, 1125 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Day of Recollection, “Franciscan Spirituality-Returning to the Ideals of Jesus,” Franciscan Father Justin Belitz, presenter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., admission, non-perishable food item for food pantry. Information: 317-786-2156 or jeanmarie572000@yahoo.com.

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. 5K Chicken Fun Run/Walk, 8 a.m. Information: 812-923-5419 or www.stmarysnavilleton.com.

July 20-21

St. John the Baptist Parish, 25743 State Road 1, Dover. Summer Festival, Sat. 6:30 p.m.-midnight; Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. chicken dinner served 11 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, entertainment, country store, raffle, children’s area. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 21

Catholic Community of Richmond, 701 N. “A” St., Richmond. Charismatic prayer group, 7 p.m. Information: dicksoncorp@parallax.ws.

St. Mary Parish, Navilleton, 7500 Navilleton Road, Floyds Knobs. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., chicken dinner served in newly air-conditioned dining room, games, quilts. Information: 812-923-5419.

July 21-27

St. Ambrose Parish and Our Lady of Providence Parish, food booth at Jackson County Fair on S.R. 250, Brownstown, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Information: 812-522-5304.

July 24

Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Assembly Hall, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Office of Family Ministries, “Annulments … What the Catholic Church Teaches,” Ann Tully and Mary Ellen Hauck, presenters, 7-9 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-236-1586, 800-382-9836, ext. 1586 or dvanvelse@archindy.org.

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis.NFP Awareness Week Mass, adoration and reception, Mass 5:30 p.m., adoration 6 p.m., reception and speaker 6:30 p.m. Information: Ann or Mike Green, 317-426-1637, or www.NFPIndy.org then select “Events.”

July 27

St. John the Evangelist Church, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Rosary procession, following 12:10 p.m. Mass, pray and process through the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Information: faithful.citizens2016@gmail.com.

St. Mary Parish, 777 S. 11th St., Mitchell. Hog roast and yard sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., meal $6. Information: 812-849-3570.

Deer Creek Golf Course, 7143 S. State Road 39, Clayton. Ryan Matthews Memorial Golf Outing, benefiting the Cardinal Ritter High School Music Department. Tee time

8:30 a.m. $100 entry fee includes hot lunch, tee kit, and green fee. Coffee and donuts donated by Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts. Information: Cathy Gray at 317-831-9991 or e-mail RN357@sbcglobal.net.

St. Louis de Montfort Parish, 11441 Hague Road, Fishers, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Prayer and Pancakes, prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood facility, 8937 Technology Drive, Fishers, 8:45-10 a.m. Breakfast immediately following at House of Pancakes. Information: 317-843-0515 or rzatkulak@sbcglobal.net.

July 27-28

St. Martin Parish, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. Parish festival, Sat. 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., fried chicken dinner, food. Information: 812-576-4302.

July 28

St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Parish picnic, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. CST, chicken dinner, quilts, games, raffles. Information: 812-843-5036.

August 2-3

St. Joseph Parish, 2605 St. Joe Road W., Sellersburg. Parish yard sale, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-246-2512.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 523 S. Merrill St., Fortville. Parish festival, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., games, food, entertainment, silent auction, chicken and noodles dinner, raffle. Information: 317-485-5102.

August 4

St. Bernard Parish, 7600 Highway 337 NW, Frenchtown. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., chicken and ham dinners, quilts. Information: 812-347-2326.

St. Boniface Parish, 15519 N. State Road 545, Fulda. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., famous soup, food, quilts. Information: 812-357-5533.

August 7

St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Adoration service for vocations, “An Evening with Jesus,” 7 p.m., reception following service. Information: 317-255-7153 or saraconway16@gmail.com. 

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: 317-370-1189.

August 8

St. Nicholas Parish, 6459 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Servant of God Ministries, “Night of Healing Praise,” 7 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-623-2964 or servantsofgod@etczone.com.

August 10

St. Roch Parish, Family Life Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Single Seniors meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 and over. Information: 317-784-4207.

August 10-11

St. Paul Parish, 9798 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford/New Alsace. Parish festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, pork tenderloin dinner, music, kids games. Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., chicken dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-623-1094.

August 11

St. Mary Parish, 2500 St. Mary’s Drive, Lanesville. Parish picnic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: 812-952-2853.

August 13

St. Paul Hermitage, 501 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Ave Maria Guild, meeting, 12:30 p.m. Information: 317-865-0910 or cjtwoshoe@comcast.net.

August 16-17

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. “Augustravaganza,” 5K walk/run 9 a.m., $20/person or $60/family of 4 or more, rides, food, music, entertainment, Mass Sat. 5:30 p.m., festival 4 p.m.-midnight. Information: 317-357-1200.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. “Sausage Fest,” food, music, Fri. 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 6:30-midnight. Information: 317-253-1461.

August 18

St. Pius Parish, 7940 E. County Road 500 E., Sunman. Parish picnic, chicken dinner, mock turtle soup, games, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 812-689-4244.

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General Announcements

Office of Multicultural Ministry offers day of reflection for African-American Catholics on Aug. 10 at St. Gabriel Parish

The archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry will offer a day of reflection at St. Gabriel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St. in Indianapolis, for African-American Catholics from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 10.

The event, titled “Into the Mirror: an Introspective Look at Ourselves,” will feature keynote speaker Dr. Gary Agee, an adjunct faculty member of Anderson University School of Theology and author of A Cry for Justice: Daniel Rudd and His Life in Black Catholicism, Journalism and Activism, 1854-1933.

The morning features a choice of four speakers on the topics of “Holiness of Life” and “Faith Informed.” The afternoon offers a choice of four speakers on the topics of “Reaching Out to the Next Generation” and “Human Sexuality.”

The event, which costs $10, also includes lunch, Mass and Benediction.

For questions or to RSVP, contact Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt via e-mail at jpruitt@archindy.org, or by phone at 317-236-1474 or 800-382-9836, ext. 1474.

Parishes adjust Mass schedules for Brickyard 400 race weekend

Due to the Brickyard 400 race on July 28, Mass schedules for parishes on the near-west side of Indianapolis are as follows on July 27 and 28:

• St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., Indianapolis—4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses on July 27, and no Masses on July 28.
• St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., Indianapolis—5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Masses on July 27, and 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses on July 28, but no 5 p.m. Mass on July 28.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis—4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Masses on July 27, but no Mass on July 28.
• St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., Indianapolis— 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Spanish) Masses on July 27, and 8:30 a.m. (Spanish) and 11:30 a.m. Masses on July 28, but no 10 a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Parish on July 28.
• Holy Trinity Parish, corner of N. Holmes and St. Clair St., Indianapolis—See above for St. Anthony Parish Mass schedule, and no 10 a.m. Mass on July 28.

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Retreats and Programs

July 17

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative prayer, $5 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 18

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Community Labyrinth Walk, Annie Endris, facilitator, 7-8:30 a.m. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

July 19-21

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians: Learning to Live in the Spirit. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

July 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Managing Stress through Prayer, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 9-11:30 a.m., $20 per person or $30 per person for program and CEU. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

July 21

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana program, 1:30-6:30 p.m., $56 per couple. Information: 317-545-7681 ext., 15 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

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