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The Coming Month
Every Wednesday
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Corpus Christi Parish Hall, 126 W. Georgia St., Indianapolis. Catholics in Recovery Support Group, 7 p.m., meets every Wednesday, Catholic 12-step program serving those with addictions and unhealthy attachments. Information: 317-557-8888, jjdav887@gmail.com.
July 17
Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, Carmel, Ind., Mayor Sue Finkam presenting “A Modern Day Mayor: Balancing the Present and Future Needs of a Community,” $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. July 14. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
July 18-19
All Saints Parish, St. John the Baptist Campus, 25743 State Route 1, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, live music; Sun. 11 a.m.-dark, chicken dinners 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out; both days: food, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land raffles, St. Francis religious exhibit, $10,000 raffle, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.
July 20, August 17
Virtual Sister Thea Bowman Black Catholic Women’s Prayer Group, 7 p.m., meets online monthly on third Monday, sponsored by archdiocesan Black Catholic Ministry, all women welcome. Meeting: tinyurl.com/SrTheaPrayerGrp. Information: iowhosomaddox@archindy.org, 317-261-3381.
July 25
St. Mary Parish Life Center, 777 South 11th St., Mitchell. Summer Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 50/50 raffle, chicken dinners (dine-in or carry-out), vendors (indoor/outdoor), cake walk, silent auctions, drop ticket raffles, free admission. Information: 812-277-6109, stmarysmitchell294@gmail.com.
July 25-26
All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. Summer Festival, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, ham stand, live music; Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., chicken dinners 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, lunch stand; both days: lunch stand, beer garden, B&G ice cream, kiddie land, raffles, live music, St. Francis religious exhibit, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.
July 26
All Saints Parish, St. Martin Campus, 8044 Yorkridge Road, Guilford. 5K Country Run/Walk, 9:30 a.m., $20 with T-shirt or $15 without T-shirt until July 13, $25 with T-shirt or $20 without T-shirt after July 13 or on-site. Registration: tinyurl.com/StMartinRun26. Information: 812-576-4302.
St. Augustine Parish, 18020 Lafayette St., Leopold. Summer Picnic, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. CT, live music by Tyler Hubert; fried chicken dinners include quarter chicken, fries, green beans, vinegar slaw, dine-in or carry-out; prize wheel, raffle with more than 60 prizes, half-pot raffle, gas card and grill raffle, bingo, children’s games, free admission. Information: 812-843-5143.
August 2
St. Boniface Parish, 15519 N. State Road 545, Fulda. Annual Summer Picnic, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. CT., live music, chicken and roast beef dinners, soup, games, kids’ activities, quilt and regular raffles, church tours, free admission. Information: 812-357-5533.
August 5
MCL Cafeteria, 5520 Castleton Corner Lane, Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Catholic, educational, charitable and social singles—separated, widowed or divorced—ages 50 and older, new members welcome, also call about regular Friday 1 p.m. lunch events. Information: 317-796-8605.
August 7-8
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, rides, kids’ games, bingo, Monte Carlo, food, catered dinners, raffle, beer tent, free admission. Information: 317-357-1200, nativityindy.org/augustravaganza.
August 8
St. Augustine Parish, 315 E. Chestnut St., Jeffersonville. Barbeque and Beer Fest, 4-10 p.m., barbecue dinners, booths, games, Crashers Band 8-10 p.m., $10 admission after 6 p.m., ages 10 and younger free. Information: 812-282-2677.
August 8-9
All Saints Parish, St. Paul Campus, 9788 N. Dearborn Road, Guilford. Summer Picnic, Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight, pork loin dinners, ham stand, live music, Split-the-pot; Sun. 11 a.m.-dark, chicken dinners 11 a.m.-5 p.m. or until sold out, kiddie land, music, quilts; both days: lunch stand, beer garden, B&G Ice Cream, raffles, gaming, $10,000 raffle, St. Francis religious exhibit, free admission. Information: 812-576-4302.
August 14-15
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 4625 N. Kenwood Ave., Indianapolis. SausageFest, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, Kincaid’s sausages, beer garden featuring Sun King beer and wine, live music, bounce houses, kids’ games, teen zone with DJ and activities, free admission. Information: 317-253-1461.
August 15-16
St. Nicholas Parish, 6461 E. St. Nicholas Dr., Sunman. Music Festival, Sat. 6-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. live music with Nuttin’ Fancy, beer, ribeye sandwiches, snacks, games; Sun. fried chicken dinners, drive-thru, carry-out or dine in; beer garden, turtle soup, kids’ games, money wheel, quilt raffle, big raffle, live music, free admission. Information: 812-623-2964, communications@stnicholas-sunman.org.
St. Patrick Parish, 950 Prospect St., Indianapolis. Festival, Sat. noon-11 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., rides, food, music, games, dancing, talent show, DJ, free admission. Information: 317-631-5824.
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General Announcements
Nominations sought for Respect Life and Pro-Life Youth awards through Sept. 3
The archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity is accepting nominations for the Archbishop O’Meara Respect Life Award and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award through Sept. 3.
The Archbishop O’Meara Respect Life Award honors an adult or married couple who demonstrates leadership in promoting the dignity and sanctity of human life from birth to natural death in a parish community and in the archdiocese.
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Pro-Life Youth Award honors a high school student who demonstrates leadership in promoting the dignity and sanctity of all human life in a parish community, school community and in central and southern Indiana.
The awards will be presented at the Respect Life Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, at 10 a.m. on Oct. 4.
Printable nomination forms can be found at tinyurl.com/RespLifeNom2026.
Completed forms should be mailed to the Office of Human Life and Dignity, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, or e-mailed to bvarick@archindy.org.
For more information, contact Brie Anne Varick, director of the archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity at 317-236-1543 or bvarick@archindy.org.
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Retreats and Programs
July 10-12
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Doubting Thomas: Keeping Faith in a Secular Age, Benedictine Father Thomas Gricoski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
July 10, 31
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.
July 17-19
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Catherine of Siena and Julian of Norwich: Women of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
July 31-August 1
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Your Divine Mission, broadcaster and author Deacon Larry Oney presenting, $290 for single, $305 double, $420 triple, $531 quadruple, includes two meals and room for one night, commuter $75 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
August 1
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. The Catholic Approach to Studying Scripture, Jane Feliz Rush presenting, $75 single, $150 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
August 7-9
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for young adults ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
August 14-16
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Eucharist, Mary and the Early Church, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Catholic Answers apologist Joe Heschmeyer presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
August 21-23
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Experiences of Prayer in the Bible, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
August 28-30
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Forgiving Because We Are Forgiven, Benedictine Brother Zachary Wilberding presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
September 11-13
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Lifted High: A Retreat for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Benedictine Father Kolbe Wolniakowski presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
September 18-20
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. You are Not Alone: Retreat for Survivors of Suicide Loss, Fri. 6:30-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun. 8:30-12:30 p.m., certified therapist Christine Turo-Shields, Father James Farrell, loss survivors panel Lisa Thibault and Shelly and Shea Wynn presenters, $250, includes program, meals, snacks, private guest room to use during the days of program, overnight stay available for additional $42 per night. Information, registration: 317-545-7681, ftm.retreatportal.com/events, lcoons@archindy.org.
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. Living the Litany of Humility, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., Father Jerry Byrd presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Pilgrims of Hope, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
September 25-27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. TOBIT Marriage Preparation Weekend, 7 p.m. Fri.-11:45 a.m. Sun., $400 per couple, separate rooms, includes meals and materials. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Serving, Receiving, and Giving: From the Church to the World, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann and Dr. David Freyer presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
October 9-11
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Holiness in the Hoosier Hills: A Mini-Pilgrimage to Historic Southern Indiana Churches, tour of five churches, Benedictine Brother Stanley Rother Wagner presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
October 12-16
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Faith Stories from the Gospel of Matthew, priest retreat, Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell presenting, $625 single. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
October 16-18
Mother of the Redeemer Retreat Center, 8220 W. State Road 48, Bloomington. The Catholic Relationship to Christ, 6 p.m. Fri.-10 a.m. Sun., EWTN’s Dr. David Anders presenting, $290 for single, $480 double, $670 triple, $860 quadruple, includes four meals and room for two nights, commuter $90 includes lunches. Information, registration: 812-825-4642, ext. 1, motheroftheredeemer.com.
October 23-25
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Young Adult Retreat, for young adults ages 18-35, Benedictine Father Simon Herrmann presenting, $50 single, $100 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Guesthouse, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad. Being “Eucharistic” People, Benedictine Father Adrian Burke presenting, $350 single, $550 double. Registration: 812-357-6611, saintmeinrad.org/retreats.
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