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The Coming Week

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.

Great Lakes Gabriel Project, 8931 Indian Creek Road South, Indianapolis. Garage Sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: Ron and Mary Kramer, 317-527-9531 or ronmarykramer@comcast.net.

August 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages. Information: 317-489-6811 or www.retroIndy.com.

August 3

Holy Guardian Angels Church, 405 U.S. Highway 52, Cedar Grove. First Saturday Devotional Prayer Group, Mass, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, meditation, petitions, confession available, 8 a.m. Information: pahren@live.com.

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 6

St. Monica Parish, Parish Meeting Center, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Catholic Adult Fellowship, discussion of Chapter 1 of “Lumen Gentium” (“Light of the Nations”), 7-8:30 p.m. CAF is for all Roman Catholic adults age 21+. The PMC is the small, 1-story building on the SE corner of the campus. Information: 317-410-4870.

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. 

St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St., Indianapolis. Catholic Inquiry, “Cookies and Conversation,” 7 p.m. Information: 317-546-4065 or beiltrah@sbcglobal.net.

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,” Bill Richart, presenter, 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, 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 15

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

August 16

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Faith Grounded by Service,” Doug Carter, Superintendent, Indiana State Police, presenter, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $15 members, $21 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

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+, 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.

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

August 21

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

August 22-24

St. Ann Parish, 6350 S. Mooresville Road, Indianapolis. Parish festival, rides, games, food, 5-11 p.m. Information: 317-821-2909.

August 23-24

Prince of Peace Parish “Community Festival” at Father Michael Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School, 201 W. State St., Madison. Fri. 5 p.m.-midnight., Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, food, rides, games. Information: 812-265-4166.

August 24

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 5692 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 5K Run/Walk, 9 a.m., $15 pre-registration, $50 pre-registration family of 4-6. “Fall Kick-Off Fest,” food, music, games, movies, $1 adults, under 21 free, 4-11 p.m. Information: 317-257-2266.

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.

August 24-25

St. Mary Parish Festival held at St. Mary’s School, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. “On Eagle’s Wings,” 5K walk/run Sat. in memory of Steve and Denise Butz and Don and Barb Horan, 8-11 a.m., Mass 4:30 p.m. Festival, Sat. 5:30-11 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m., food, games, bake sale, music, Sun. fried chicken dinner 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Information: 812-663-8427.

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General Announcements

St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg offers series on end of life issues

St. Malachy Parish, 9833 E. County Road 750 N. in Brownsburg, will offer a series of six sessions on end of life issues entitled “Getting Your House in Order” from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesdays from Aug. 21-Sept. 25.

The session topics are:

• Aug. 21—Protecting Your Family: Strategies and Documents
• Aug. 28—Taking Control: Your Financial House, What goes Into Planning
• Sept. 4—Preparing for Alternative Housing: Senior Living Options, At-Home Care, Hospice Care
• Sept. 11—Choosing Final Arrangements: Catholic Church Resources, Funeral Costs, Cremation, Preplanning, Cemetery Options, Payment Arrangements
• Sept. 18—Avoiding Surprises: Who Pays What, Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care
• Sept. 25—Round Table Wrap-Up (presenters return to summarize and answer questions)

While there is no cost, registration is requested. To register or for more information, contact Sister Barbara at 317-852-3195, breeder@stmalachy.org, or log on to www.saintmalachyparish.org.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart to celebrate 125th anniversary

All are invited to attend a special Mass celebrated by the Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C., bishop of Peoria, Ill., honoring 125 years of prayer and worship at the University of Notre Dame’s Basilica of the Sacred Heart, located in Notre Dame, Ind., in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 16.

The Mass will feature music from alumni of the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir. A reception in the rotunda will follow.

The Basilica—the oldest church of the Congregation of the Holy Cross—serves as the order’s principal church in the United States and as the cornerstone of liturgical life at the University of Notre Dame.

The Basilica was consecrated by the Bishop Joseph G. Dwenger, then-bishop of Fort Wayne, Ind., on Aug. 15, 1888.

For those unable to attend the Aug. 16 Mass in the Basilica, log on to http://campusministry.nd.edu/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/watch-mass-online/basilica-125th-anniversary-mass to live-stream the Mass online.

The Basilica is open to the public year- round from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. when school is in session, and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. during holiday breaks or when school is not in session. Visitors are invited to come inside and pray or take a self-guided tour. Tour guides are also available to answer questions.

Mass in the Basilica is celebrated twice daily while the university is in session, and once daily during breaks. Each weekend there are three Sunday Masses celebrated for students, faculty, staff and community members.

For more information about the Basilica and the Mass schedule, log on to https://campusministry.nd.edu/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart.

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Retreats and Programs

August 2

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Friday Night Film Series: TED Talks, 6:30-9 p.m., free-will offering. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 2-4

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Archdiocesan Office of Family Ministries, Retrouvaille Weekend: A Lifeline for Marriages. Information: 317-489-6811 or www.retroIndy.com.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. A Step 11Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 5-9

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Franciscan Retreat: Jesus of Nazareth, Francis and Claire of Assisi: Pray, Resist, Bring Forth a New Humanity! Franciscan Sister Marya Grathwohl and St. Joseph of Carondelet Sr. Helen Prejean, presenters. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 9-11

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Benedictine Approaches to Hope and Love, Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 10

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Compassion vs. Codependency, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind and Claire Sherman, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $45 per person or $65 per person for program and CEU. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 16-18

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Simplicity Retreat Revised: A Way of Life, Benedictine Father Noël Mueller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 17

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personality Dynamics: Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, Deb Doty, presenter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $100 per person, registration limited to 30. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 19

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. A Day of Reflection, “Prayer: Give it Time”, Father Jim Farrell, presenter, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $39 per person. Information: 317-545-7681 ext., 15 or cmcsweeney@archindy.org.

August 20

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Lumen Gentium: The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church”, session one,  7-9 p.m., $20 per person includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 20-22

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. Midweek retreat: “St. Benedict’s Way”, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

August 21

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. Contemplative Prayer, Franciscan Sister Olga Wittekind, presenter, 3-4:30 p.m., $5 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgosf.com.

August 22

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Personal Day of Retreat, “Listen with the Ear of Your Heart,” 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $25 per person includes lunch and room for the day. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

August 23

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. Information: www.archindy.org/fatima.

August 25

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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