Upcoming Events
Friday Dec 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Catholic Business Network First Friday Breakfast
7:00am-9:00am
Fort Wayne
Join us for the next Catholic Business Network breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1, at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel (by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception). Mass is at 7 a.m. is followed by networking and breakfast at 8 a.m. in the Cathedral Center. This month’s featured speaker is Seminarian Augustine Onuoha, who will share is vocation story: “Thanksgiving for Amazing Grace.” All are welcome!
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46854
Formation / Training
Daughters, Mothers and Mentors
4:00pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: $450 for each mother-daughter pair
Saint Mary’s invites college-bound students in grades 10–12 to attend a unique, three-day event, Dec. 1-3, with her mother or a female role-model in her life. Uncover God-given strengths and passions, explore various career options that tap into her individual gifts and begin to discern a path in life. Along the way, mothers and mentors will also make discoveries about themselves, connect with each other, explore career possibilities with CliftonStrengths and engage in workshops that will help transitions from parent to mentor; from daughter to adult. Build knowledge and skills that can be used immediately as well as into the future, no matter where she goes to college. Nov. 20 is the deadline for registration. Cost of $450 includes CliftonStrengths, Madrigal tickets, meals and lodging.
Website: https://www.saintmarys.edu/about-marketing/youre-invited
Address
Saint Mary's College
U.S. Rte. 31
Notre Dame Indiana, 46656
Fundraiser
Marian Trivia Knight
6:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $150 per table of 10.
Share your knowledge at Trivia Knight on Friday, Dec. 1, at Marian High School. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia begins at 7 p.m. The cost is $150 per table of 10 people. Support the Athletic Transportation Fund. Reservations are needed by Monday, Nov. 27, and can be made online at www.marianhs.org or by contacting Colleen Ravotto at 574-258-7676 or [email protected]. Round and event sponsors needed, contact Colleen.
Website: http://www.marianhs.org
Address
Marian High School
1311 South Logan St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
7:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10
Bishop Luers High School Performing Arts Department will present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” on Dec. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Tickets are $10, seats are limited. Advance tickets are available from Cindy Griffith in the Bishop Luers Bookstore at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3133. Tickets will be available at the door if available.
Website: http://www.bishopluers.org
Address
Bishop Luers High School Cafeteria
333 E. Paulding Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46816
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Rejoice! Women's Retreat
7:45pm-2:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: The cost of registration is $115; College Women: $95. This includes everything but lodging. Lindenwood has room for 108 women. Double Occupancy for the weekend is $83/person. There is limited space for private rooms at $130/person for the weekend.
This retreat is open to women of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend who wish to deepen their prayer life more fully to the action of the Holy Spirit. Sister Ann Shields, SGL, will be the presenter. Bishop Rhoades will lead Eucharistic Adoration and give a guided meditation on Saturday evening. Registration opens on Friday, Sept. 8th. Register online at www.diocesefwsb.org/rejoice. A limited number of brochures will also be available at parishes. Space is limited to 136 women. This is a wonderful way to begin Advent.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/rejoice
Address
Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center
9601 Union Road
Plymouth Indiana, 46513
Saturday Dec 02
Parish / Community
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Shop local on Saturday, Dec. 2, at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find unique, handmade home decor, rosaries, wreaths, paper art, hand sewn items, jewelry, pottery, prints, repurposed furniture, stocking stuffers and more. We will have chili, pizza and snacks available for purchase. Contact [email protected] for questions or find us on Facebook: facebook.com/seaschristmascraftfair.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/seaschristmascraftfair
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
10700 Aboite Center Rd.
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804
Parish / Community
Saint Nick Six
9:30am-12:00pm
South Bend
Kick off the season of Advent by joining for the coolest race of the year! The 9th annual Saint Nick Six takes place Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Joseph Church and School in South Bend. Events included 6K & 3K Runs, a 3K Walk, and the “Run, Run Rudolph .06K” for first grade and younger. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 15, to receive your commemorative race shirt. Entry Fees: 6K Run – $25; 3K Run – $15; 3K Walk – $10; Run, Run Rudolph: Free.
Website: http://www.stjoeparish.com/SaintNickSix
Address
Saint Joseph Church
226 N. Hill St.
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Sunday Dec 03
Parish / Community
Knights of Columbus 5570 Holiday Food Drive
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Through the month of December, the Knights of Columbus Council 5570 is collecting canned foods and non-perishable food items to donate to St. Vincent DePaul food pantries. Our goal is to fill a regular sized van full of food in just a month. Please help us meet this goal. Contact Grand Knight Travis at (574) 232-5635 to make arrangements to drop off items for the food drive.
Website: http://www.kofccouncil5570.org
Address
Archbishop John Carroll Club Hall
5202 Linden Ave.
South Bend Indiana, 46619
Youth / School
Marian High School Placement Test for Class of 2022
8:30am-12:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $20
The High School Placement Test (HSPT) for eighth graders will be Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Marian High School. There is a $20 fee for the test. Test takers are asked to bring two #2 pencils. The NORTH doors near the football field will open at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling the Main Office at 574-259-5257 or by emailing [email protected]. Walk-ins will be accepted on the day of the test beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the NORTH doors. Top three scorers on this test qualify for the Knight Merit Scholarship. Contact Mary Kay Dance at [email protected] if you have questions.
Address
Marian High School - North Doors
1311 South Logan St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
8:30am-1:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Family $25, Adult $5, Child (3-11) $3, Senior $3
St. John the Baptist will have a St. Nick Pancake Breakfast in the school gym. Crafts and story time for kids and pictures with St. Nick. Auction and raffles.
Tickets are $25 for a family, $5 for adults and $3 for children (3-11) and seniors.
Youth / School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Open House
9:45am-10:45am
Elkhart
St. Thomas the Apostle School will offer an open house Sunday, Dec. 3, from 9:45 to 10:45 to learn about the outstanding opportunities available to students in preschool through eighth grade. Tour the campus, meet the principal, and enjoy a preview of the advanced technology available to all students. Discover how our students are achieving academic excellence and spiritual growth through incorporation of technology, hands-on inquiry-based learning, teacher/parent partnerships, and faith integration in each classroom. Come grow with us at the only “A” rated K-8 school in Elkhart.
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School
1331 N. Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Crèche Pilgrimage: En Camino a Belén
2:00pm-4:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free and open to the public
Join the Notre Dame community for a bilingual pilgrimage through campus to view nativity sets from throughout Mexico.
Acompáñanos en la Universidad de Notre Dame para una exhibición de nacimientos mexicanos y una peregrinación bilingüe.
FAMILIES WELCOME! Bring the baby Jesus from your home crèche for a blessing.
¡PARA TODA LA FAMILIA! Pueden llevar al Niño Jesús de su nacimiento familiar para recibir una bendición.
Begins at Eck Visitors Center and travels to Morris Inn, Coleman-Morse Center, and ends with a blessing and reception at Main Building.
Comienza en Eck Visitors Center y termina con una bendición y recepción en Main Building.
Website: https://icl.nd.edu/events/2017/12/03/creche-pilgrimage-en-camino-a-belen/
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Crèche Pilgrimage: En Camino a Belén
2:00pm-3:30pm
Notre Dame
Christmas nativity scenes crafted by artists in Mexico will be on display in six Notre Dame campus buildings Nov. 29 through Jan. 28. The fourth annual International Crèche Exhibit and Pilgrimage features 32 crèches on loan from the Marian Library at the University of Dayton. The exhibit is sponsored by the McGrath Institute for Church Life.
A prayerful pilgrimage to view the crèches will be held Sunday, Dec. 3. Prayer, Scripture readings and song will be led in English and Spanish. The event begins at 2 p.m. with a brief presentation by David Lantigua, assistant professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame, and an activity for children at the Eck Visitors Center.
The pilgrimage will move from the Eck Visitors Center through campus to the other displays and end at the Main Building. Pilgrims are invited to bring the baby Jesus from their home crèche for a blessing. All are welcome.
Website: http://icl.nd.edu/events/creche-exhibit-2017-en-camino-a-belen/
Address
Eck Visitors Center at Notre Dame
100 Eck Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Parish / Community
Messiah Sing Along
2:00pm-4:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $5
The Fort Wayne Bach Collegium sponsors this annual event Sunday, Dec. 3, from 2-4 p.m. at Queen of Angels Church, where the audience is the choir as we sing through Handel’s great masterpiece, “Messiah.” Music will be provided for those who need it and cookies are served at the intermission. This is a great opportunity to experience this music from the perspective of a performer.
Website: http://www.bachcollegium.org
Address
Queen of Angels Catholic Church
1500 W State
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Parish / Community
Notre Dame Advent Lessons & Carols
7:15pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: Free
The annual Advent Lessons and Carols service will feature all of the Notre Dame Basilica choirs, including the Liturgical Choir, Women’s Liturgical Choir, Folk Choir, Handbell Choir, and Basilica Schola. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will preside. All are welcome to attend.
Website: https://campusministry.nd.edu/events/2017/12/03/advent-lessons-and-carols-3/
Address
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Monday Dec 04
Parish / Community
Novena to Stop Abortion in South Bend
4:00pm-2:00pm
South Bend
Please join us in a perpetual adoration novena asking the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn, that the application for a new abortion clinic in South Bend be denied. We will be praying night and day from Dec. 4th until Dec. 12th at The Life Center Chapel. For more information, visit http://www.divinemercyforlife.com/
Website: http://www.divinemercyforlife.net
Address
The Life Center Chapel
2018 Ironwood Circle
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Parish / Community
Rebuild My Faith, Advent Parish Mission
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
St. John the Baptist Parish will have an Advent Parish Mission on Monday, Dec. 4, with speaker, Father Daniel Scheidt, Tuesday, Dec. 5, with speaker, Robert Rogers and Wednesday, Dec. 6, with speaker, Father Jacob Meyer. The mission will run from 7-8 p.m. each night.
Address
St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne
4500 Fairfield Ave.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Parish / Community
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
7:00pm-9:00pm
Elkhart
Cost: free
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will present an Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. Three choirs from the parish and two from the grade school will present choral music for the Advent season, accompanied by Scripture readings, pastoral reflections, and congregational hymns. A reception will follow in the school gym. The event is free and open to all.
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/saintvincentmusic/sacred-music-series-1
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elkhart
1108 S Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Tuesday Dec 05
Formation / Training
Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: Priceless
Reverend David Ruppert, Pastor
Father Bruno Shah, O.P.
Father Philip Neri, O.P.
Father Toochukwu Agha , (Visiting Priest)
Website: http://www.stasb.org/
Address
St. Anthony de Padua Church
2320 E Jefferson Boulevard
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Parish / Community
Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Our Lady of Good Hope Parish Advent Penance Service is Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 7-9 p.m. with multiple priests. (Eucharist Adoration will end at 5:30 p.m.)
Website: http://olghfw.com
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Wednesday Dec 06
Retreat / Pilgrimage
Day of Reflection
9:30am-2:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: $20 includes lunch
The theme for the day is “Advent Unfolds.” Participants are asked to bring their bibles.
Address
Our Lady of Angels Convent
1515 W. Dragoon
Mishawaka Indiana, 46546
Parish / Community
Advent Lessons & Carols: A Journey to Christmas via Music and Scripture
6:30pm-7:45pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
St. Vincent de Paul Church will offer Advent Lessons and Carols featuring John Angotti on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. in the church, 1502 E Wallen Rd.
John has been featured at World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, (2008) and at Carnegie Hall (2011). His latest project, the full-length musical Job: The Now Testament recently premiered in his home state of Tennessee. “My passion is to not only provide music for worship, but music that sings of the true witness of my experience of Christ in my life, that leads me to the table in faith. I have found that people relate through both music and testimony. All of us have a cross, even though we may try to hide it. But there is no hiding place from God, who is with us all the time.” Please join the Advent service to begin a journey to Christmas via music and Scripture.
Website: https://www.saintv.org
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Church
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Dec 07
Parish / Community
Children's Holy Hour
11:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Bring your children, of all ages to an exclusive Children’s Adoration Hour at Our Lady of Good Hope. From 11 a.m. to noon on the 1st Thursday of every month we will have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction when Father Daniel is available. Stay for 5 minutes or the full hour. The Frassati Young Adults will provide prayer books and rosaries for your children’s personal prayer time.
This will start on Thursday, Dec. 7, as Advent begins. Make this a family devotion every month!
Blessed Pier Georgio Frassati: Pray for us.
Website: http://www.fortwaynefrassati.org
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Saturday Dec 09
Fundraiser
St. Michael's Altar Rosary Cookie Walk
8:00am-12:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: $4 per pound
St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society will have a cookie walk on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Michael’s School Cafeteria, 612 N Center St. Shop the variety of homemade cookies for sale at $4 per pound. Fresh coffee, hot chocolate and individual cookies will also be available.
Address
St. Michael's School Cafeteria
612 N Center St.
Plymouth Indiana, 46563
9:00am-10:00am
Fort Wayne
Parish / Community
Parish Penance Service
11:00am-12:00pm
Elkhart
Many priests available for Reconciliation.
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
1405 N Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Mass / Liturgy
Penance Service
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Multiple priests will be available for confessions, after a brief Liturgy of the Word service.
Website: http://www.littleflowerchurch.org
Sunday Dec 10
8:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
St. Charles will host a Pancake Breakfast with Santa Sunday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children (grade school age) and free for preschool and younger. $25 feeds the entire family. All proceeds benefit the St. Charles Athletic Association.
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (South Bend)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
South Bend – A Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing will be held on Sunday, December 10, at 11:00am at the St. Matthew Cathedral. 1701 Miami St. South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) will sign in American Sign Language. St. Matthew and the Secretariat for Evangelization offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:00 am) and encourage people to invite family and friends who are deaf to attend. If you would like to assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry in its efforts to connect with deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm in the Secretariat for Evangelization at [email protected] or (260) 399-1452. Download Flyer Here.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Ministry
Address
Diocesan-Sponsored
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Fort Wayne)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
A Mass Interpreted for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing will be held on Sunday, December 10, 11:30am at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown, Fort Wayne. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc., will provide ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral parish and the Secretariat for Evangelization offer this monthly Mass (Second Sunday at 11:30 am) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf to attend Mass. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry and assist its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm in the Secretariat for Evangelization at [email protected] or at (260) 399-1452. Download flyer here.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Ministry
Address
Parish / Community
Advent/Christmas Concert
3:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Our Lady of Good Hope choir, hand chime choir, youth choir, guest instrumentalists and vocalists will present an Advent music program on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 3 p.m. in the church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., in preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. Dessert refreshments will follow in the gym. All are welcome.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835-4351
Parish / Community
Festival of Lessons and Carols
4:00pm-5:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: No Admission Charge
St. Bavo Church, 511 W. 7th St., Mishawaka, will hold its 13th annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. The St. Bavo Parish Choir will be joined by the Marian High School Liturgical Choir and the Antioch Youth Group. Each of nine scripture readings, which outline a brief journey through salvation history, will be followed by festive choral anthems, moving solos, and carols with congregational participation. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome.
Address
St. Bavo Church
511 W. 7th St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Monday Dec 11
Mass / Liturgy
Lessons & Carols
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Lessons and Carols, a service reminiscent of its English heritage, will be presented in a candlelight setting on Monday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Church. Led by adult and children’s choirs, we enter into Advent with an evening of Scripture, prayer, and festive Advent melodies to help prepare for the coming of the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Tuesday Dec 12
Youth / School
Lady of Guadalupe Mass
12:00pm-1:00pm
South Bend
Parish / Community
Parish Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Lady of Guadalupe Mass and celebration
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free of cost
A Celebration of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Church, 2213 Brooklyn Ave., at 7 p.m. A procession will introduce the new picture of the Virgen de Guadalupe and will be blessed by Bishop Rhoades.
Mass / Liturgy
Advent Taize Prayer
7:00pm-12:00am
Granger
Taize Prayer is composed of songs that originated in the tiny French Village of Taize. These songs known throughout the world have led Christians of all languages to a pathway of prayer. The repetition of the text and music takes us to the heart of the mystery of prayer.
Wednesday Dec 13
Parish / Community
Advent Penance Service
6:30pm-12:00am
Warsaw
Multiple priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, following a brief Liturgy of the Word service.
Address
Sacred Heart Church
124 N. Lindberg St.
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Parish / Community
Parish Penance Service
7:00pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Parish / Community
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Sixteen priests will be available for the sacrament of reconciliation.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Thursday Dec 14
Youth / School
St. Thomas the Apostle School Christmas Program
6:30pm-8:00pm
Elkhart
Join St. Thomas School students Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6:30-8 p.m., as they perform “The Night Shift Before Christmas.” Set in Bethlehem’s only 24-hour diner, The Falafel House, this fun take on the traditional Christmas story of the night Jesus was born is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. St. Thomas fourth- and fifth-graders will be featured as actors and soloist. Directed by Mrs. Jordan Weninger, music teacher.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1952335858312295/
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School
1331 N. Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Friday Dec 15
Parish / Community
Children's holy hour
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Father Daniel Whelan will offer a holy hour especially for children on Friday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 7215 Saint Joe Rd., in preparation for the Christ Child to enter hearts at Christmas. Children of all ages are welcome to attend with their families.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Saturday Dec 16
10:00am-1:00pm
Monroeville
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades celebrates Filipino Simbang Gabi Mass
5:30pm-6:30pm
South Bend
Parish / Community
St. Thomas the Apostle School Live Nativity
6:30pm-9:30pm
Elkhart
Cost: donations only
St. Thomas the Apostle Church and School will offer a live nativity this holiday season. St. Thomas students, faculty and parents, as well as live animals, will bring the nativity scene to life, while the crowd reflects on Scripture. Enjoy caroling and hot chocolate as the reason for the season is celebrated.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1886352415024725/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A100517716030%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A100517716030%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D
Address
St. Thomas the Apostle School and Church
1331 N. Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
Sunday Dec 17
Fundraiser
Knights Hold Sunday Breakfast
9:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $8/Adults, $4/Children (ages 6-12), and $20/Family. $5 carryout packs will also be available!
St. Gaspar del Bufalo Council #11043 will host an ‘All You Can Eat’ breakfast in the Most Precious Blood Gymnasium on Sunday, Dec. 17.
Proceeds will benefit diocesan and Franciscan seminarians.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood Gymnasium
1515 Barthold St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Parish / Community
Advent Reconciliation Service
3:00pm-12:00am
Auburn
Five priests will be available to hear confessions.
Website: http://www.iccauburn.com
Address
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
500 East Seventh Street
Auburn Indiana, 46706
Parish / Community
WEIHNACHTS KONZERT
4:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Weihnachts Konzert
The Fort Wayne Männerchor-Damenchor will present a Christmas Concert at St. Peter Church, 518 E. DeWald St., on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m. The Concert will celebrate the Christmas season and will include favorite German Christmas carols. The concert has grown to become a holiday favorite among many in Fort Wayne. Plan now to spend an hour or so to enjoy the beauty of St. Peter’s as well as the vocal talents of the choir. The concert is absolutely free and open to the public.
Address
St. Peter Church
518 E. DeWald St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Monday Dec 18
Diocesan-Sponsored
Camino Pilgrimage
12:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Registration is now open!
More Info: www.diocesefwb.org/yam-pilgrimages
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-pilgrimages
Address
Santiago, Spain
Camino de Santiago
South Bend Indiana, 46544
Parish / Community
Festival of Lessons and Carols
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free will offering
St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Rd., Fort Wayne, will host a Festival of Lessons and Carols on Monday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. Prelude music begins at 6:45 p.m. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken up to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Society of the parish. After the service, all are invited to a reception in the Parish Hall.
Website: http://www.sttheresefw.org
Address
St. Therese Church
2304 Lower Huntington Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46819
Tuesday Dec 19
Mass / Liturgy
Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-8:00pm
Granger
Mass / Liturgy
Reconciliation service
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
St. Joseph Parish will have an Advent Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in the church. Materials are made available for guidance. Don’t miss this opportunity to be reconciled to Christ and His Church so that you may welcome the Lord with joy when he comes.
Young Adult
Young Adult Theology on Tap
7:00pm-9:00pm
South Bend
Theology on Tap Downtown, invites young adults to St. Joseph Church in South Bend for the Advent Reconciliation Service on Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. Afterwards, head to LaSalle Kitchen and Tavern for a night of fellowship. Hope to see you there.
Address
LaSalle Kitchen and Tavern
115 1/2 W. Colfax Ave.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Wednesday Dec 20
Parish / Community
St. Charles Advent Penance Service
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Thursday Dec 21
Mass / Liturgy
Quiet evening in the church
5:00pm-9:00pm
South Bend
On Thursday, Dec. 21, St. Joseph Church will be open for quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament from 5-9 p.m. This is an opportunity to slow down and spend time with God in this Advent season. Come when you can and stay as long as you wish.
Parish / Community
Christ the King Parish Penance Service
7:00pm-9:30pm
South Bend
Parish / Community
St. Jude FW Reconciliation Service
7:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Sunday Dec 24
Mass / Liturgy
Christmas Lessons and Carols
12:00am-12:00am
Granger
Lessons and Carols with the choirs of St. Pius X
will take place before each Christmas Eve
Mass: 4, 6:30 p.m. and Midnight.
The Children’s Choir and Adult Ensemble
will sing at 3:30 p.m. The Sunday
Evening Choir will sing at 6 p.m.
The Sunday Morning Choir will sing at 11:15 p.m.
Instrumentalists will join all choirs.
The Parish Adult and Youth Handbell choirs
will play prelude music 15 minutes before Mass
on Christmas Day at 9 and 11 a.m.
Address
St. Pius X Catholic Church
52553 Fir Rd.
Granger Indiana, 46530
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades celebrates Christmas Eve Mass
10:30pm-12:30am
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Sing with the Notre Dame Community Choir this Christmas Eve!
11:00pm-1:00am
Notre Dame
All are welcome to sing with the Notre Dame Community Choir for Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in the Basilica. No audition is necessary. Rehearsals will be on Monday nights (Nov. 27-Dec. 18) from 7-8:45 p.m. in 329 Coleman-Morse. On Dec. 24, the choir will sing for Lessons and Carols at 11 p.m. followed by Midnight Mass. Please contact Dr. Patrick Kronner with questions at 574-631-7800 or [email protected].
Address
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Thursday Dec 28
Parish / Community
A Christmas Concert
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
A Christmas Concert will be held in church Thursday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. Music will be played and sung by Jim Didier and the Choir. Kathy Schall will lead the Bell Choir. Admission is free.
Address
Most Precious Blood Church
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Sunday Dec 31
Fundraiser
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY
6:00pm-12:30am
South Bend
Cost: $35 per person
St. Hedwig Parish will host a new year’s eve party Sunday, Dec. 31, from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the memorial center, 331 S. Scott St. Cost of $35 will include a Polish family style dinner, open bar, party favors, hors d’oeuvres, champagne and music by This End Up. Call 574-287-8935 or 574-282-1966 for details.