Upcoming Events
Tuesday Aug 01
Youth / School
Bishop Luers Show Choir Camp offered
9:00am-11:30am
Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers High School will offer a show choir camp for children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade from 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1-4. A Friday family performance will be at 11 a.m. followed by a picnic lunch. Cost is $50 and includes a T-shirt. Visit www.bishopluers.org for information.
Website: www.bishopluers.org
Wednesday Aug 02
4:00pm-7:30pm
FORT WAYNE — A Franciscan festival will be Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 4-7:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church, 4500 Fairfield Ave. Gain a plenary indulgence and enjoy food, games, music, vendors and confessions throughout the event. Mass offered at 4 and 6 p.m. For information contact the Confraternity of Penitents at 260-739-6882.
Friday Aug 04
Parish / Community
Fall rummage sale
9:00am-11:30am
Kendallville
12:00pm-5:00pm
Pierceton
PIERCETON — The St. Francis Xavier Flames youth group will have a car wash fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 4, from noon to 5 p.m. at 408 W. Catholic St., (parking lot of church). Stop and get your car washed for a donation and browse the bake sale table while you wait.
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Saturday Aug 05
Fundraiser
Seton Miracle Miles
8:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Seton Miracle Miles 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday, Aug. 5, at 8 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd. All proceeds will go to the St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. Course is USATF Certified: IN 11006 MW. To register visit www.SetonMiracleMiles.com.
Website: www.SetonMiracleMiles.com
Fundraiser
Running on a prayer 5K
9:00am-12:00pm
Rome City
ROME CITY — The second annual Running on a Prayer 5k run/walk will be Saturday, Aug. 5, at 9 a.m. on the grounds of the Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Center, 2730 E. Northport Rd. The race will feature a mixed terrain, and all participants receive race number, hydration stations on course and post race refreshment.
Parish / Community
A Catholic Tour of St. Joseph Cemetery
11:00am-12:00pm
Mishawaka
Mishawaka — St. Joseph Church will sponsor “A Catholic Tour of St. Joseph Cemetery” at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. The tour, led by Pete De Kever, will explain the cemetery’s history and visit 13 prominent graves. Rain date, Aug. 12.
Address
St. Joseph Cemetery
Indiana,
Sunday Aug 06
Parish / Community
Christ Child Society 70th anniversary brunch and open house
12:00pm-2:00pm
South Bend
SOUTH BEND — The 70th Anniversary of the founding of Christ Child Society of South Bend, 308 S. Scott St., will Be celebrated with a brunch and open house Sunday, Aug. 6, from noon to 2 p.m., with a short program beginning at 12:45 p.m. Displays and tours of the Center will be available throughout the event. Reservations may be made by sending a $5 check payable to The Christ Child Society, P. O. Box 1286, South Bend, IN 46624 by July 29. For information, contact Jean Fuehrmeyer at 574-855-3028 or email jfuehrmeyer @gmail.com.
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Monday Aug 07
Youth / School
Vacation Bible School
9:00am-12:00pm
Angola
St. Anthony of Padua’s Vacation Bible School “Maker Fun Factory” will be Aug. 7-11 for children ages 4-11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Youth ages 12 and older are invited to be crew leaders. Set up will be the week prior. Contact Cathy Bryan, DRE, at [email protected] for more information or at www.stanthonyangola.com.
Website: www.stanthonyangola.com
Address
St. Anthony of Padua
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Saturday Aug 12
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Blue Army Shrine
12:00am-12:00am
Asbury
Cost: $387.00
Join a pilgrimage Aug. 12-14 to the National Blue Army Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington, N.J., where Bishop Rhoades will celebrate Mass Aug. 13 for the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions. Cost is $387 and includes bus round trip, 2 nights with 5 meals included at the shrine. For details, contact Jan Scher at 260-450-3045 by June 9.
Fundraiser
Talent show offered during fundraiser
12:00am-1:00am
Warsaw
Our Lady of Guadalupe parish will have a talent show as part of the annual parish fundraiser Aug. 12. Contact Leo Patino by June 4, at [email protected]. Food will be available for purchase as well as several other events scheduled throughout the day.
Fundraiser
Knights host Sunday breakfast
9:00am-12:30am
Fort Wayne
St. Gaspar del Bufalo Council 11043 will serve a breakfast Sunday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Activities Center at Queen of Angels, 1500 W. State Blvd. Costs are $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and $20 per family. Carry out will be available. Proceeds will benefit the parish schools.
Address
Activities Center at Queen of Angels
1500 W. State Blvd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Sunday Aug 13
Retreat / Pilgrimage
13th day pilgrimage for Fatima
6:00pm-8:00pm
Elkhart
ELKHART — The World Apostolate of Fatima Fort Wayne-South Bend Division will celebrate the 13th Day Parish Pilgrimage on Sunday, Aug. 13, with a 6 p.m. Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle, Elkhart, with Father Bob Garrow. This is part of a 6 month celebration of the 100th anniversary of the apparitions at Fatima. For more information contact Carol at 260-437-1202 or find more events at www.fatimafwsb.org.
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Monday Aug 14
Diocesan-Sponsored
Building Inclusive Parishes South Bend area meeting
6:30pm-8:00am
The South Bend “Chapter” of Building Inclusive Parishes (BIP) will hold its first meeting on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:30p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church, 19704 Johnson Road South Bend, IN 46614. The location is handicap accessible. Please enter through Door #13. Building Inclusive Parishes seeks to be inclusive of all individuals with disabilities or special needs and help them know that they are welcomed, accepted, and necessary in contributing their gifts to our parish life. For more information, contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected]. You can also check out BIP by visiting buildinginclusiveparishes.com
Website: www.buildinginclusiveparishes.com
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Thursday Aug 17
Fundraiser
Spaghetti Supper
4:00pm-6:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Adult $8, Child $2.50
This is a Knights of Columbus sponsored “all you can eat” event open to the public and all proceeds go to charity.
Website: http://www.kofccouncil5570.org
Address
John Caroll Club Hall (Home of K of C 5570)
5202 Linden Avenue
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Friday Aug 18
Fundraiser
Spaghetti Dinner
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $9.00 for adults; $4.00 Children 5-12
Tickets are adults $9, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 free. Dinner includes spaghetti with homemade sauce, lettuce salad, garlic bread and ice cream for dessert.
Address
Knights of Columbus Hall
61533 S. Ironwood Rd
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Saturday Aug 19
Fundraiser
Golf outing planned
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE —Bishop Luers High School will have a golf outing Saturday, Aug. 19, at Brookwood Golf Course. Registrations are accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 16. Cost, which includes green fees, golf cart, range balls, six drink tickets and food, is $75 per person or $60 for those under 21. Register online at www.bishopluers.org. For information call Melissa Hire at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3040, or email [email protected]. Proceeds benefit tuition assistance.
Website: www.bishopluers.org
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Bishop Rhoades
St. Felix Mass for the sick
12:30pm-3:00pm
Huntington
HUNTINGTON — The Praying with Father Solanus Organization will be hosting a Mass for the Sick at the St. Felix Retreat Center, 1280 Hitzfield St., on Saturday, Aug. 19. The celebrant will be Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 12:30 p.m. for the rosary and 1 p.m. for the Mass. Refreshments will follow after the Mass. St. Felix is a handicapped accessible facility.
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Thursday Aug 24
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry: Sacraments
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
The sacraments unit of the Education for Ministry Basic Certification Program will introduce the Catholic understanding of sacrament and the Scriptural basis, theology, and effects of each of the Seven Sacraments. The Sacramental Economy as an interaction between God and the truth that sacrament is a moment of grace leading toward God are the foundations of this unit. Class will be held on Thursday evenings August 24 and 31; September 14 and 21 from 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. In Fort Wayne the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center will host the class. In the South Bend area the St. John Paul II Center, Mishawaka will host the class. To register please visit www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program by Friday, August 11 or when the first 40 participants have registered. For more information, contact Janice Martin: [email protected] | 260-399-1411
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
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Saturday Aug 26
Parish / Community
St. Pius X Flyin Lion
8:00am-12:00pm
St. Pius X Church is excited to announce the second annual Flyin’ Lion 5K. This event features a chip-timed 5K Race and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, as well as post-race celebrations. The race will support the teens and young adults from St. Pius X Church who will travel to participate in World Youth Day in 2019.
Visit StPius.net/FlyinLion for more information, registration and sponsorship opportunities.
Website: StPius.net/FlyinLion
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Parish / Community
Queenship of Mary festival planned
9:00am-3:00pm
Mishawaka
MISHAWAKA — Queen of Peace Parish will have a celebration of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary festival on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with many events. The weekend will end with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. with Bishop Rhoades, on Sunday, Aug. 27, followed by a lunch served by the Knights of Columbus and their spouses. Admission to the festival is free but there is a charge for lunch. For information, visit www.queenofpeace.cc/93
Website: www.queenofpeace.cc/93
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Parish / Community
Corpus Christi Parish Picnic
12:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Admission to picnic is free, but concessions there will cost.
Corpus Christ Parish will have a parish picnic Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon to 7 p.m. In addition to the corn and sausage roast and other concessions a Bar-B-Q rib and pulled pork dinner will be served from 4-7 p.m. and tickets are on sale for $11 each. To guarantee a dinner, get your tickets in advance from the parish office.
If you are interested in working at the picnic, helping with set up or clean up afterwards, contact the parish office at (574) 272-9982.
Website: http://www.corpuschristisb.org
Address
Corpus Christi Parish
2822 Corpus Christi Drive
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Parish / Community
Knights of Columbus Bone Marrow Donor Registration Drive
12:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
Chuck Freeby, a professional broadcaster in the area, who currently acts as Sports Director for LeSea Broadcasting. Today, Chuck’s family faces a personal challenge. Chuck’s daughter, Mary, needs a bone marrow transplant to save her life from an otherwise fatal disease. Many others besides Mary are in need as well. The Knights of Columbus council 5570 is partnering with Corpus Christi Parish in South Bend to host a bone marrow donor registration drive. Persons between age 18-44 are eligible to sign up and it takes about 5 minutes to register. This drive will be during Corpus Christi’s annual picnic.
Address
Corpus Christi Parish
2822 Corpus Christi Drive
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to make visit
4:00pm-6:00pm
ALBION — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will visit Blessed Sacrament Parish on Saturday, Aug. 26. for the 4 p.m. vigil Mass, followed by a parish dinner. Guests should RSVP to [email protected] by Sunday, Aug 20.
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Monday Aug 28
Formation / Training
Natural Family Planning course
7:00pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $40
A three-part series introducing the sympto-thermal method of Natural Family Planning. Classes will be held Aug. 28, Sept. 18 and Oct. 9, 2017 from 7-9 p.m.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Natural-Family-Planning
Address
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center
5215 Holy Cross Pkwy
Mishawaka Indiana, 46545
Wednesday Aug 30
Fundraiser
Holy Smokes! w/ Bishop Rhoades
6:30pm-9:00pm
New Haven
Cost: 125
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will be the guest speaker at this fundraising evening for A Mother’s Hope, a new home for homeless pregnant women in Fort Wayne and Allen County. During the evening, men will have the chance to hear from the bishop, smoke complimentary cigars provided by Rudy’s Cigar Shop, and enjoy refreshments from Cedar Creek Beverage and JW Anderson Catering. Tickets are limited. This event is for men ages 21 and older.