Benedict Inn presents an exhibit of 17 prints and the full size reproduction of Gospels and Acts from the St. John Bible.  The exhibit will run from August 6-29 and lunch is available by reservation.  Workshops will be given throughout the month.  Exhibit hours are Mon-Sat 9am-noon and Mon-Sun 1:00-4:00pm.  Groups are welcome, but need to register in advance.  This exhibit is free through the generosity of John M. Lawrence, Consultant of Medieval Manuscripts, Evansville, IN.  Workshops and lecture fees range from $10-$35.  Call 788-7581 for more information.

The Catholic Youth Organization is hosting a fundraiser on August 14 at the Indianapolis Colt’s Complex.  Tom Zupancic will be the Master of Ceremonies for this Reverse Raffle, and Live & Silent Auction.  Please save the date and plan to join us in celebration of the many parishes that comprise the CYO!

Is it too late to save your marriage? – Retrouvaille has helped thousands of couples.  Some attend at the first sign of problems. Some have grown apart. Others have been ripped apart by a marriage crisis such as infidelity, financial problems, abuse, addictions, etc.  This program can help you.  For confidential information or to register for the August program beginning with a weekend on August 6-8, email register@RetroIndy.com or call 489-6811.  Visit us on the web at www.HelpOurMarriage.com

Join other adventurous people at John XXIII Retreat Center in Hartford City, IN as they gather Thursday evening Aug. 5 for a retreat and bicycle on Friday Aug. 6. Cost is $40 for overnight stay or $25 for Friday only.  Call 765-348-4008 or go to www.john23rdretreatcenter.com for more info.

July 28-30:  A Spiritual Retreat for Recovering Alcoholics and Alanons – The emphasis is on turning one’s will and life over to God and on improving one’s conscious contact with God.

July 30-Aug 1: Lectio Divina: Praying with Holy Scripture – This experience will introduce retreatants to the ancient monastic practice of holy reading and explore ways to deepen one’s understanding of Scripture.

August 20-22:  The Message of the Book of Jonah

Check in time for all retreats are 2:00-5:00pm Central Indiana Time (3:00-6:00 Indy time).  Retreats conclude after lunch on the last day.  Fee for each retreat is $225/single or $375/double.  Call 1-800-581-6905 or email mzoeller@saintmeinrad.edu for more info or to request a brochure.  Go to www.saintmeinrad.edu to register online.

Saint Mary Academy Class of 1960 will hold their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 18, 2010.  Call Mary Rottet at 898-8186 or Marie Page at 884-3868 for more information.

Celebrate mass with Fr. Rick Nagel and your fellow young adult Catholics every 2nd Sunday of the month at 7:00pm at:

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
126 W. Georgia Street, Indianapolis, IN  46225
(downtown Indianapolis)

Reconciliation precedes mass from 5:00-6:30pm.  A fellowship event follows mass at 8:00pm.  The next mass is scheduled for Sunday, August 8 at 7:00pm.  For more info email IndyYoungAdultMass@yahoo.com or visit www.archindy.org/youngadult/

Fund-raising walk sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
George Washington Park, 3120 E. 30th Street

Stroke is the #3 cause of death in the US and 80% of all strokes CAN BE PREVENTED.  Life Line screening will be providing their affordable, non-invasive, painless health screenings for the community on Monday, Aug 30 at Lawrence United Methodist Church.  Screenings will be offered to scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; and atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat, which is closely tied to stroke risk.  Register for the Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm Package for $139.  All four ultrasound screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Call 1-888-653-6441 to pre-register. Your health is in your hands

This summer’s Theology on Tap 7-pack is featuring young adults speakers from around Indianapolis with topics centered on the book Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft and the 7 Deadly Sins.  Young Adults age 21-35, come join us for faith, friends and fun. You don’t need to be Catholic; everyone is welcome. So if you enjoy a good brew and are seeking Truth, we want to share a round with you! Next event is a wine tasting on July 28 at 6:00 pm at Buck Creek Winery.  Check www.indytot.com for more information.

The following events are scheduled at Fatima Retreat House.

July 26, 9:00am – Friends of Fatima Monthly Mass and Social. 
Join us for Mass followed by a light breakfast and fellowship.  All are welcome! Join Fatima Retreat House on August 14 for the 5th Annual Missions Helping Missions Bazaar and 2nd Annual Family Picnic Celebration.

Bazaar – 10:00am-6:00pm, no charge
Picnic Buffet – 1:00-7:00pm, $30 for a family of up to 5
Mass celebrated at 4:00pm.  All are welcome!

Shop knowing that your money will go to help many ministries and missions both local and global! Vendors sell a variety of hand-crafted items.  Spend the afternoon wandering the trails or relaxing with family and friends.  Bring your own chair or blanket.

August 14 – 5th Annual Missions Helping Missions Bazaar and 2nd Annual Family Picnic Celebration
Bazaar – 10:00am-6:00pm, no charge
Picnic Buffet – 1:00-7:00pm, $30 for a family of up to 5
Mass celebrated at 4:00pm.  All are welcome!
Shop knowing that your money will go to help many ministries and missions both local and global! Vendors sell a variety of hand-crafted items.  Spend the afternoon wandering the trails or relaxing with family and friends.  Bring your own chair or blanket.

Michael Morwood will lead a retreat Aug. 8-14 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.  The retreat is hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence.  The theme is “God, Prayer and Liturgy in a New Story of the Universe”. Discussion will focus on a Christian spirituality grounded in belief that everyone and everything is connected to God.  Cost is $450 and includes room and board.  Cost is $350 for commuters.  Registration deadline is July 16 with a $50 deposit.  Call 812-535-2930 for more info or to register.

The Crisis Office needs your help to provide food to needy families.  Needed items include: canned goods (fruit, vegetables, baked beans, tuna, pasta sauce), dried milk, spaghetti, peanut butter, and personal items (soap, deodorant, laundry detergent, etc.).  Drop off items at 1435 N. Illinois, M-Th 10-11am or 1-3 pm.  For more info or to arrange alternate drop-off call Stephanie Davis at 236-1556.

This is a one-week service project July 24-31 in Manchester, KY (approximately 2 hrs. south of Lexington). Our volunteers work in cooperation with Kentucky Mountain Housing.  You will live in rustic, dormitory-style housing with other adult Catholic women.  We will perform home repair/building tasks and other short-term projects as needed by the community.  The week requires volunteers to put in full days of labor, and applicants must be in good physical health.  For more information check out our website www.womeninservice.org

Catholic Radio, which serves Central Indiana at 89.1 on the FM dial, can now be heard all over Indiana. The station recently began “streaming” its signal on the internet. If you have a computer just go to: www.catholicradioindy.org and click on the LISTEN NOW button. Every day you can hear the Mass at 8:00 a.m. and noon, the Rosary at 7:30 a.m. and lots of interesting Catholic-oriented talk shows.

“Today the mass media have a special role in the world of culture.  It is known that not only do they inform people but they also form the minds of those they address.  They can therefore be an invaluable means of evangelization.  People of the church, especially lay Christians, are called to promote Gospel values in an even greater out reach through the press, radio, television, and internet.

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