Bulletin Announcements for December 2015

Bulletin Announcements for December 2015 Included in this mailing please find the bulletin announcements and fliers for the month of December. Please consider adding any announcements to your bulletin in which your parish may be interested. If your parish has Pro-Life and Family Life events you want other parishes to know about, please submit them to Keri Carroll at kcarroll@archindy.org. We will be in contact with you regarding your request. You may also contact Keri if there are any fliers and brochures listed below that you would like printed and mailed to you. If you have any questions please contact her at (317)-236-1521 or send her an email. Announcements for any or all weekends for the month of December Birthline (this changes periodically please be sure you are running the current announcement) Know Your Body Love Your Spouse St. Simon o Event Flyer: http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/fertilitycareintrosessionst.simon2016.pdf Pre-Cana Conference Dates Local Solemn Observance o Event Flyer: http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/lso_2016bw.pdf Passion and Purpose for Your Marriage St. Luke o http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/indyppmpromoflyer.pdf Project Rachel Retreat o Bulletin announcements regarding the Rachel s Vineyard (post-abortion healing retreat) in March of 2015 are included in this month s announcements. Women and men who have attended this retreat in the past have indicated that it was helpful to see the retreat information months in advance in order to work up the courage to simply call the number prior to registering for the retreat. Please consider advertising for this retreat prior to February. Thank you! o Event Flyers: http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/projectrachel_parish2016.pdf and http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/projectrachel_parish2016.pdf Announcements specific for the Weekend of December 5-6 (listed each week until the event) Hope & Healing Survivors of Suicide Monthly Support Group Indianapolis Health Ministry Speaker Series Catholic Center December o Event Flyers: www.archindy.org/healthministry Announcements specific for the Weekend of December 12-13 Helpers of God s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil Indianapolis Respect Life Mass Terre Haute Annulment Support Group Holy Spirit Announcements specific for the Weekend of December 19-20 Faithful Citizens Rosary Procession There is no Procession the month of December Announcements specific for the Weekend of December 26-27 Sad Saturday Monthly Prayer Vigil Shelby County Catholic Community Helpers of God s Precious Infants Prayer Vigils Terre Haute Announcements specific for the Weekend of January 2-3 Hope & Healing Survivors of Suicide Monthly Support Group Indianapolis

Word of Life Bulletin Series and Intercessions from the USCCB At time of distribution the Word of Life has not been updated. Please visit English: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/upload/word-of-life-2015-12.pdf Spanish: http://www.usccb.org/about/pro-life-activities/word-of-life/upload/palabra-de-vida-2015-12.pdf Thank you! Staff of the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life

For Any or All Weekends in December Birthline Baby Clothes Needed Birthline, a program of the Office of the Pro-Life and Family Life, has recently experienced an increase of the number of families whom we assist. Birthline needs new or clean and gently used fall & winter clothes, sizes 0-3 months to 2T for both boys and girls. Donations can be dropped off Monday -Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Catholic Center. You may also order donations online and send them to Birthline, 1400 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. All donations are tax deductible. If you have questions, please contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or jhartman@archindy.org. Birthline Volunteer Opportunities Birthline assists between 35 and 40 families each week by providing diapers, clothing and other baby items. Because of the increased number of families, more volunteers are needed to sort the donations and prepare the layette packages. Volunteer days are Monday or Wednesday. Contact Jená Hartman at (317) 236-1433 or jhartman@archindy.org to learn more! Start the New Year with volunteering for Birthline. Know Your Body, Love Your Spouse January 12, 2016 St. Simon Join FertilityCare Practitioner Liz Escoffery for a Presentation on Fertility & the Sanctity of Marriage at St. Simon Catholic Church, St. John Vianney Room (8155 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis) on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:30-8:30 pm. During this presentation on the Creighton Model System, you will learn its advantages for achieving and avoiding pregnancy as well as monitoring reproductive health by observing biomarkers. Discover why natural methods uphold the sanctity of life and marriage. All are welcome! Cost: $35/couple or single if registered by January 1, 2016, or $50 if registered after January1, 2016. RSVP to LizFCP@indyfertilitycare.com or call 317-721-7332 by January 8, 2016. Pre-Cana Conference January 17, 2016 - Indianapolis As an engaged couple, your priest may ask you to attend one Pre Cana session prior to your wedding on a date selected by you based on the options below. The next program date is Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. The program takes place at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, 5353 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, which is located on 56th St., between Fall Creek Blvd. and I-465 North (Exit #40), just east of Cathedral High School. The non-refundable cost of $92 covers program materials and refreshments. For more information or to register visit www.archindy.org/marriageprep or call Cheryl McSweeney at Fatima Retreat House (317) 545-7681 ext. 15. Local Solemn Observance In Prayerful Remembrance January 22, 2016 - Indianapolis Please join us on Friday, January 22, 2016, for the annual Archdiocesan Local Solemn Observance in remembrance of the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. The Observance will begin with Mass celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Tobin at 12 noon at Ss. Peter and Paul Cathedral followed by a prayerful procession along Meridian Street. Parking will be available at the Catholic Center parking lot. Please plan to arrive early. For more information, please contact Rebecca Niemerg at 317-236-1569 or rniemerg@archindy.org. Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children January 22, 2016 The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a throwaway culture. January 22 is designated as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, no. 373). As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms.

Passion and Purpose for Your Marriage January 30, 2016 St. Luke What s the most important word in a marriage? What is really going on in your wife s head? What do you wish your husband knew about you? Discover key ingredients to a healthy and happy marriage at Passion & Purpose for Marriage event presented by Dynamic Catholic at St. Luke Parish (7575 Holliday Dr., E Indianapolis, IN 46260) on January 30, 2016 from 9 AM to 1:30 PM. Keynote speaker Dr. Allan Hunt, one of the great emerging Catholic voices of our time, has helped couples develop, nurture, and grow dynamic marriages for more than 20 years. Get your $25 ticket today by contacting 859-980-7900 or order online at http://cart.dynamiccatholic.com/passion-and-purpose-for-marriage- Indianapolis-IN-p/mr013016.html. Take your relationship to a whole new level and join us for a power-packed few hours to build sacramental marriage... all are welcome! Event Flyer: http://www.archindy.org/plfl/documents/indyppmpromoflyer.pdf Rachel s Vineyard March 11 13, 2016 If you are suffering after abortion, you may feel very alone. You may have experienced abortion many years ago and never told anyone. You may be struggling with a more recent abortion. Regardless of the circumstances, healing is possible. A Rachel s Vineyard Retreat will be held March 11-13, 2016 in the greater Indianapolis area for women and men who seeking healing. The weekend combines living scripture meditations, spiritual exercises, and discussions in a guided process that leads to the heart of God s love and compassion. If you would like to learn or to register for this retreat, please contact (317) 452-0054 or projectrachel@archindy.org. For more information about Rachel s Vineyard Retreats visit: www.rachelsvineyard.org. Inquiries, registration and participation are strictly confidential. 8 Week Project Rachel Group Beginning April 11, 2016 We know that God s mercy and his healing grace are freely available to every repentant heart. Yet those who have been involved in abortion bear such awful wounds that many despair of ever being forgiven by God. ~ Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. Project Rachel is a compassionate and confidential ministry that helps women and men suffering emotionally and spiritually from the trauma of abortion. An eight-week long Prayer and Study Group for those seeking healing will be held on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning April 11 in the greater Indianapolis area. To find out more about Project Rachel or to confidentially register, please contact (317) 452-0054 or email projectrachel@archindy.org. Inquiries, registration and participation are strictly confidential. See announcements for any or all weeks For Weekend of December 5-6 Health Ministry Speakers Series December 7, 2015 Third Monday of each month (date exception) Health Ministry, a program of the Office of Pro-Life and Family Life, will offer a speaker series on a variety of health ministry topics on the 3 rd Monday of each month. The meetings will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Catholic Center (1400 North Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46202) in the Benedictine Room. Join us on Join us on December 7 to hear Brenda Kenyon about share coping with holiday grief. For more information, contact Joni LeBeau at (317) 236-1475 or jlebeau@archindy.org. To learn about upcoming topics, visit the Health Ministry page at www.archindy.org/healthministry. Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Monthly Support Group December 10, 2015 2 nd Thursday of Each Month St. Mark Catholic Church offers Hope and Healing, a support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide, struggle with thoughts suicide, or seek to understand the causes and prevention of suicide. The meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at The Cenade, 6118 Smock Street, Indianapolis, 46227. A children's support group, Spread Our Youthful Wings, for ages 9 years to 17 years old is held in the same location and same time as the Hope and Healing SOS Group. For more information, please contact Judy Proctor at (317) 851-8344 or visit Hope & Healing SOS at www.hopeandhealingsos.com.

For the Weekend of December 12-13, 2015 See announcements for any or all weeks Respect Life Mass Terre Haute December 16, 2015 On the 3 rd Wednesday of each month, the St. Joseph Pro-Life Ministry prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet (St. Joseph University, 113, S Fifth St., Terre Haute.) at 4:30 pm prior to the 5:15 pm Respect Life Mass. Immediately following Mass, the St. Joseph Pro-Life Ministry has a bi-monthly meeting in the St. Joseph Parish meeting room from 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. All are welcome! For more information, contact Connie Kehl Fitch at drmeathead@yahoo.com. Annulment Support Group Fr. Paul Koetter, pastor at Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, and two Field Associates of the Tribunal coordinate on-going open group for individuals in the Indianapolis Archdiocese seeking an annulment. If you need help getting started or have questions after filing, this group offers ongoing support and the opportunity to have your questions answered. The next meeting will be held on December 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm. For additional meeting locations and/or more information, please email Fr. Paul at pkoetter@holyspirit.cc. Helpers of God s Precious Infants Prayer Vigil Indianapolis December 19, 2015 This event, which is held every 3 rd Saturday of the month, begins with participants joining the St. Michael the Archangel Church congregation (3354 W. 30 th St., Indianapolis, IN 46222) for the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Following Mass, participants will prayerfully proceed to the nearby abortion facility and pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. The devotions conclude between 10:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Those who do not process to the facility may remain in the church to pray the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. This event is sponsored by the St. Michael s Parish. Contact Peggy Geis at peggygeis@att.net for more information. For the Weekend of December 19-20, 2015 See announcements for any or all weeks For the Weekend of December 26-27, 2015 See announcements for any or all weeks Helpers of God s Precious Infants Prayer Vigils Terre Haute January 2, 2016 This event, which is generally held the 1 st Saturday of the month, begins with participants joining the 7:30 am Mass at the Carmelite Monastery (59 Allendale, Terre Haute). At 9:30 am, participants will prayerfully proceed to the nearby abortion facility at 30 S. 3 rd Street, Terre Haute, to pray in front of the facility (parking along Ohio Street) until 10:00 am. Next, the group will travel to St. Patrick Adoration Chapel (1807 Poplar Street, Terre Haute) to pray Divine Mercy Chaplet with devotions concluding around 10:30 a.m. Sad Saturday Shelbyville January 2, 2016 On the 1st Saturday of each month, please, join the Shelby County Catholic Community Respect Life Committee for "Sad Saturday," a silent, prayerful march interceding for mothers and fathers considering abortion, for our Blessed Mother Mary and the Holy Spirit to guide them to a safe place and they may choose life for their children. The event, in cooperation with St. Elizabeth/Coleman and the Pregnancy Care Center of Shelby County, will be held from 3 pm to 3:45 pm in front of St Joseph Church, 125 East Broadway St, Shelbyville, IN 46176 on December 5, 2015. Following the march, participants are invited to attend 4 pm Mass in St. Joseph Church.

See announcements for any or all weeks For the Weekend of January 2-3, 2016 Hope and Healing Survivors of Suicide (SOS) Monthly Support Group January 14, 2015 2 nd Thursday of Each Month St. Mark Catholic Church offers Hope and Healing, a support group for adults who have lost a loved one to suicide, struggle with thoughts suicide, or seek to understand the causes and prevention of suicide. The meetings are held the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at The Cenade, 6118 Smock Street, Indianapolis, 46227. A children's support group, Spread Our Youthful Wings, for ages 9 years to 17 years old is held in the same location and same time as the Hope and Healing SOS Group. For more information, please contact Judy Proctor at (317) 851-8344 or visit Hope & Healing SOS at www.hopeandhealingsos.com.

You cannot imagine how much better your marriage will be once you start applying Allen s life-changing wisdom to your relationship and life! Matthew Kelly D ynamic Catholic presents PASSION PURPOSE for MARRIAGE What s the most important word in a marriage? What is really going on in your wife s head? What do you wish your husband knew about you? Discover key ingredients to a healthy and happy marriage at the Passion & Purpose for Marriage event. Take your relationship to a whole new level. f ea t u r in g AUTHOR & SPEAKER DR. ALLEN HUNT and musical guest George Lower JANUARY 30, 2016 9AM-1:30PM St. Luke Catholic Church 7575 Holliday Drive East Indianapolis, IN 46260 GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! TICKETS ARE $25 PER PERSON. Order online: DynamicCatholic.com or call 859-980-7900

In Prayerful Remembrance January 22, 2016 12 Noon Archdiocesan Mass Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral Celebrant: Archbishop Tobin 1:15 PM Prayerful Public Witness Procession along Meridian St. or remain in the Cathedral for Eucharistic Adoration 2:30 PM Benediction & Dismissal Ss. Peter & Paul Cathedral Local Solemn Observance Day of Prayer & Penance 43rd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Archdiocese of Indianapolis - Office of Pro-Life & Family Life Contact: Rebecca Niemerg rniemerg@archindy.org or (317) 236-1569

Begin to hope again. Experience Hope and Healing After an Abortion. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat March 11-13, 2016 Post-Abortion Healing Group 8 Consecutive Mondays 7PM - 9PM Beginning April 11, 2016 Call 317-452-0054 for more information or to register. All Calls Are Confidential. A Special Word to Those Who Have Had an Abortion... Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope... If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life

Begin to hope again. Experience Hope and Healing After an Abortion. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat March 11-13, 2016 8 Week Post-Abortion Healing Group Mondays 7PM - 9PM ~ Beginning April 11, 2016 Call 317-452-0054 for more information. All Calls Are Confidential. Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope... If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life Begin to hope again. Experience Hope and Healing After an Abortion. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat March 11-13, 2016 8 Week Post-Abortion Healing Group Mondays 7PM - 9PM ~ Beginning April 11, 2016 Call 317-452-0054 for more information. All Calls Are Confidential. Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope... If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life Begin to hope again. Experience Hope and Healing After an Abortion. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat March 11-13, 2016 8 Week Post-Abortion Healing Group Mondays 7PM - 9PM ~ Beginning April 11, 2016 Call 317-452-0054 for more information. All Calls Are Confidential. Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope... If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life Begin to hope again. Experience Hope and Healing After an Abortion. Rachel s Vineyard Retreat March 11-13, 2016 8 Week Post-Abortion Healing Group Mondays 7PM - 9PM ~ Beginning April 11, 2016 Call 317-452-0054 for more information. All Calls Are Confidential. Do not give in to discouragement and do not lose hope... If you have not already done so, give yourselves over with humility and trust to repentance. The Father of mercies is ready to give you his forgiveness and his peace in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. ~Saint John Paul II, The Gospel Life

Archdiocese of Indianapolis December 7, 2015 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Joni LeBeau RN FCN, Coordinator Health Ministry 317-236-1475 Sponsored by Health Ministry Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Know Your Body Love Your Spouse Tuesday, January 12, 2016 6:30-8:30 pm St. Simon Catholic Church ST. John Vianney Room 8155 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46236 All welcome- singles, catechists/clergy, dating/engaged/married couples In this educational presentation, learn about the advantages of the Creighton Model System for achieving and avoiding pregnancy as well as monitoring reproductive health by observing biomarkers. Discover why natural methods uphold the sanctity of life and marriage. $35 if registered by Jan. 1, $50 after Jan. 1 (per couple/family/single) Contact Liz Escoffery, FCP to register or for more information. lizfcp@indyfertilitycare.com or 317.446.4248 by Jan. 8 Liz has coached over 70 women and couples wanting a holistic, pro-life approach to their fertility and family planning in Indianapolis. She completed the FertilityCare Practitioner Education program in February 2015 and is a Master of Arts candidate in Theology at St. Meinrad. She and her family attend St. Monica Catholic Church.