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The Coming Week

May 17-19

St. Roch Parish, 3600 S. Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis. “Mayfest,” games, rides, buffet dinners, music, Thurs. 5-10 p.m., Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. 3-11 p.m. Information: 317-784-1763.

May 18

Northside Knights of Columbus Hall, 2100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, Mass, breakfast and program, “Fighting the Good Fight,” Joyce Johnson, executive director of Rock Steady Boxing, 6:30-8:30 a.m., $14 members, $20 non-members. Reservations and information: www.catholicbusinessexchange.org.

St. Augustine Home for the Aged Chapel, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Charismatic Mass, praise and worship, 7 p.m., Mass, 7:30 p.m. Information: 317-846-0705.

May 18-20

St. Joseph Parish, 125 E. Broadway, Shelbyville. “Spring Festival,” rides, games, dinners, Fri. 5-11 p.m., Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m. Information: 317-398-8227.

May 19

St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3354 W. 30th St., Indianapolis. Helpers of God’s Precious Infants, pro-life Mass, Father Eric Johnson, 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.

May 19-20

Kokomo High School, 2501 S. Berkley, Kokomo, Ind. (Diocese of Lafayette). Sixth annual Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference, “Defend Your Family, Your Marriage and Your Faith,” national speakers and activities for children of all ages, $135 per family, $115 married couple, $70 single adult. Information: 765-865-9964 or www.holyfamilyconference.org.

May 20

SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Pentecost Sunday concert, archdiocesan Office of Multicultural Ministry and Multicultural Ministry Commission, Holy Angels Gospel Choir, Hispanic Choir from St. Bartholomew Parish in Columbus, Vietnamese Apostolate Choir, African Catholic Ministry Choir, Filipino choir and Caribbean Steel Drumming by Michael Joseph, 3 p.m., no charge. Information: 317-236-1562.

Holy Cross Parish, Kelley Gymnasium, 125 N. Oriental St., Indianapolis. “Neighborhood Health Fair,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information: 317-637-2620, ext. 406.

Holy Trinity Parish, Bockhold Hall, 902 N. Holmes Ave., Indianapolis. Euchre party, 1:30 p.m., $4 per person.

St. Paul Parish, Parish Hall, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Ladies Sodality, breakfast bar buffet, 7:30 a.m.-noon, free-will donation. Information: 812-623-2349.

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

St. Mary-of-the-Knobs Church, 3033 Martin Road, Floyds Knobs. New Albany Deanery, high school Mass, 6 p.m., followed by “build a burger” and games. Information: 812-945-2000 or Leah@nadyouth.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad. Monte Cassino pilgrimage, “Who is Mary,” Benedictine Father Cyprian Davis, presenter, 2 p.m. Information: 812-357-6501.

May 23

St. Augustine Home for the Aged, 2345 W. 86th St., Indianapolis. Little Sisters of the Poor, “Mini-500 Race,” 2 p.m. Information: 317-872-6420.

May 26

St. John the Baptist Parish, Starlight, mailing address, 8310 St. John Road, Floyds Knobs. “Strawberry Festival,” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., make your own strawberry shortcake, chicken dinner, street dance, 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Information: 812-923-5785.

May 27

St. Rita Parish, 1733 Dr. Andrew J. Brown Ave., Indianapolis. “Pentecost Sunday Celebration,” picnic, following 10 a.m. Mass, bring covered dish. Information: 317-632-9349.

May 30

St. Joan of Arc Parish, Doyle Hall, 4217 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Ministry through the Arts Project Inc., feast day of St. Joan of Arc, 600th anniversary of her birth, The Passion of Joan of Arc, 6 p.m. Information: 317-283-5508.

June 1

Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 1530 S. Union St., Indianapolis. Lumen Dei meeting, Mass, 6:30 a.m., breakfast following Mass, Sisters’ Place, 215 S. Terrace Ave., Indianapolis. Information: rhumper69@yahoo.com.

June 2-3

Most Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 N. 17th Ave., Beech Grove. Society of St. Giana Beretta Molla, presentation of holy relics of St. Gianna, following Masses, Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Information: 317-784-5454 or Karen.Alley@ocemiller.com.

June 6

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.

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General Announcements

Six parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race

Six parishes in the Indianapolis West Deanery will change their Mass schedule for the Memorial Day weekend on May 26-27 due to the annual Indianapolis 500 race on May 27.

• Holy Angels Parish, which celebrates Mass at Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel on the campus of Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. on May 26. No Masses will be celebrated on May 27.
• Holy Trinity Parish, 2618 W. St. Clair St., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:30 p.m. on May 26. No Masses will be celebrated on May 27.
• St. Anthony Parish, 337 N. Warman Ave., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4:40 p.m. in English and 6 p.m. in Spanish on May 26. No Masses will be celebrated on May 27.
• St. Christopher Parish, 5301 W. 16th St., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 26. No Masses will be celebrated on May 27.
• St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish, 6000 W. 34th St., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated in English at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and in Spanish at 7 p.m. on May 26. Mass will be celebrated in English at 7:30 a.m. on May 27.
• St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 3354 W. 30th St., in Indianapolis—Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on May 26 and 7:30 a.m. on May 27.

For information about Mass changes at other parishes in the area, call the parish offices.

Franciscan brother to perform organ recital at Indianapolis parish

Franciscan Brother Gary Jeriha, pastoral associate of Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 1530 Union St., in Indianapolis, will perform an organ recital at 2 p.m. on May 20.

The recital will take place in the historic church of the Indianapolis South Deanery faith community, which is known for the beauty of its German Gothic architecture, ornate stained-glass windows and hand-carved woodwork.

Brother Gary, who earned a master’s degree in organ at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill., will play pieces by J.S. Bach and Marcel Dupré.

For more information, call the parish at 317-638-5551 or send an e-mail to sheartparish@sbcglobal.net.

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Retreats and Programs

May 18-20

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Reading the Book of Deuteronomy,” Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 19

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Women’s Day–Women of Life,” Franciscan Sisters Olga Wittekind, Norma Rocklage and Patty Campbell, presenters, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $45 per person includes breakfast and lunch. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

Kordes Center, Ferdinand, Ind. (Evansville Diocese). “Rest and Reflection Day,” Sisters of St. Benedict, presenters, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., no cost, lunch available for $9.10 or bring your own lunch. Information: 812-367-1411, ext. 2636, or www.thedome.org.

May 20

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Praying with Teresa of Avila,” Franciscan Sister Kathleen Mulso, presenter, 1-3 p.m., $25 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 22-24

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Revisiting the Rosary,” mid-week retreat, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

May 23

Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. “Thomas Merton Seminar–Bridges to Contemplative Living,” Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell, presenter, session four of four, workshop on Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. simple supper, $85.95 includes book and supper. Information: 317-788-7581 or benedictinn@benedictinn.org.

May 24

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Care of Creation #3–Energy Savings,” Robert White, Rural Economic Development, presenter, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

May 31

Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg. “Care of Creation #4–Herbs and Healing with Hildegard,” Franciscan Sisters Olga Witteking and Myra Peine, presenters, 6:30-8 p.m., $15 per person. Information: 812-933-6437 or center@oldenburgfranciscancenter.org.

June 1-3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Tobit Weekend, marriage preparation program. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey, 200 Hill Drive, St. Meinrad. “Prayer–What Is It Really?” Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, presenter. Information: 812-357-6585 or mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu.

June 3

Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Pre-Cana Conference, marriage preparation program, 1:15-6 p.m. Information: 317-545-7681 or marcia.johnson@archindy.org.

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