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The Coming Month
Wednesdays
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.
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
Virtual Discernment Lounge, 7–8 p.m., for Catholic women ages 18-42, sponsored by Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, free. Information: 361-500-9505, jluna@spsmw.org.
August 7-8
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ Parish, 7225 Southeastern Ave., Indianapolis. Augustravaganza, 4 p.m.-midnight, rides, kids’ games, bingo, Monte Carolo, food, catered dinners, raffle, beer tent, free ad-mission. Information: 317-357-1200, nativity-indy.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 13
SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, 1347 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. Mental Health and Addiction Healing Mass, 6:30 p.m., celebrated by Archbishop Charles C. Thompson, sponsored by archdiocesan Office of Human Life and Dignity. Information: gross@archindy.org.
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.
August 16
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Information Session for April 1-12, 2027, Ignatian Pilgrimage to Spain, 6:30 p.m., learn about upcoming reflective/walking Ignatian pilgrimage from Loyola to Barcelona, free. Information: 317-545-7681.
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. †
August 20-24
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Foley Room, 1 Sisters of Providence Road, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods. Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., freewill donation. Information: 812-535-2946, Events.SistersofProvidence.org, mwimsett@spsmw.org.
August 21
Liter House, 5301 Winthrop Ave. Indianapolis. Catholic Business Exchange, rosary 6:35 a.m., Mass 7 a.m., buffet breakfast and program following, presenter TBD, $20 members, $25 non-members. Register by 4 p.m. Aug. 18. Information, registration: cutt.ly/CBE-Reg.
August 22
Carmel VFW, 12863 Old Meridian St., Carmel, Ind. Class of 1966 All-City Catholic High Schools of Indianapolis Reunion, 3-6 p.m., alumni of all current and former Catholic high schools in Indianapolis invited, free admission, food can be purchased from menu at event. Information: lbennett8343@gmail.com.
St. Monica Parish, 6131 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis. International Festival, 5-11 p.m., international food and entertainment, dancing, beer garden, $3,000 raffle, kids’ activities, free admission. Information: 317-253-2193.
St. Pius X Parish, 7200 Sarto Dr., Indianapolis. Feast Fest, 6-10 p.m., live music by My Yellow Rickshaw, food, drinks, kids’ games, free admission. Information: 317-255-4534.
August 26 or 27
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Fatima Focus Group, 6-9 p.m., provide input on retreat house’s three-year plan, includes dinner, free, registration required. Registration: ftm.retreatportal.com/events, 317-545-7681, lcoons@archindy.org.
August 28-30
St. Joseph Parish, 1401 S. Mickley Ave., Indianapolis. Festival and Food Fair, Fri. and Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 1:30-7 p.m., rides, gaming, beer garden, bingo, international food: Vietnamese, Mexican, African, Italian, American, free admission. Information: 317-244-9002.
August 29
St. Mary Parish, 1331 E. Hunter Robbins Way, Greensburg. On Eagles Wings 5K Run/Walk, Sat. 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. kids’ games open, 9 a.m. race, 10 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 10:15 a.m. awards, go to oneagleswings5k.com for pricing and registration. Information: 812-663-8427.†
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General Announcements
Six-week Divorce and Beyond support group set for Aug.4-Sept. 8 in Indianapolis
A Divorce and Beyond support group will be offered in the Franciscan Room at the Archbishop Edward T. O’Meara Catholic Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., in Indianapolis, from 7-9 p.m. on six consecutive Tuesdays from Aug. 4-Sept. 8.
The support group, a ministry of the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, explores the stress, anger, blame and guilt of divorce with the goal of leading participants toward ultimate forgiveness, happiness and growth.
Separated or divorced individuals of all faiths are welcome.
The cost of the six-week session is $16, which includes materials. Scholarships are available.
The deadline to register is Aug. 3.
For more information or to register, contact Judy Armentrout at 317-442-3240 or jarmentrout@att.net.
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Retreats and Programs
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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