Upcoming Events
Thursday Aug 02
9:00am-5:00pm
New Carlisle
The St. Stanislaus Altar and Rosary Society’s annual “large” rummage sale will be held in the school building Thursday, Aug. 2, thru Saturday Aug. 4, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon. On Monday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. noon is a bag sale will be held. Fill a 13-gallon bag for $5.
Address
55756 Tulip Rd. New Carlisle (Terre Coupee)
55756 Tulip Rd.
New Carlisle Indiana, 46552
Eucharistic Revival
Franciscan Fest and Portiuncola Indulgence Day
4:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free Admission
Franciscan Fest and Portiuncola Indulgence Day will be Thursday, Aug. 2, at St. Charles Borromeo, 4916 Trier Rd., and includes an opportunity to gain a Plenary Indulgence by attending Mass and receiving the Eucharist; (Mass offered at 4 and 6:30 p.m.) going to confession (two priests hearing confessions throughout the event), and praying an Our Father, Hail Mary and the Apostles’ Creed in the church with the intention of gaining the indulgence. Fun and inspirational for the whole family. Includes concession stand, children’s games, music, religious goods and gifts, crafts and more. Admission free. Sponsored by Confraternity of Penitents.
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Eucharistic Revival
Vendors and crafters sought for Franciscan Fest and Portiuncola Indulgence Day
4:00pm-7:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20 per table
Crafters and vendors are invited to market their wares at Franciscan Fest and Portiuncola Indulgence Day, Thursday, Aug. 2, for $20 per 8 foot table. Literature only tables (no sales) are free of charge. Tables provided. Set up time 2-4 p.m. Call the Confraternity of Penitents at 260-739-6882 for information.
Address
St. Charles Borromeo Church
4916 Trier Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Friday Aug 03
Fundraiser
Rummage sale planned in Kendallville
9:00am-5:00pm
Kendallville
Immaculate Conception Parish will have a fall rummage sale Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $2.50 bag sale on Saturday.
Address
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Corner of E. Diamond and Oak St.
301 E. Diamond
Kendallville Indiana, 46755
Fundraiser
Knights of Columbus host fish fry
5:00pm-7:00pm
South Bend
The Knights of Columbus Council 5521 will have a fish fry at the South Bend Francis Club, 61533 Ironwood Rd., on Friday, Aug. 3, from 5-7 p.m. Adults $9, children 5-12 $4, children under 5 free. Shrimp and chicken strips are also available for $9.50 for adults and $4.50 for children.
Address
South Bend Francis Club
61533 S. Ironwood Rdo
South Bend Indiana, 46614
Formation / Training
Retrouvaille Weekend: Help for Hurting Marriages
7:00pm-5:00pm
Indianapolis
Cost: Free will donation
Retrouvaille weekend will be Aug. 3-5, at the Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center in Indianapolis, 5353 E 56th St. beginning at 7 p.m.
Are you frustrated or angry with each other? Do you argue … or have you stopped talking to each other? Do you wonder if your marriage might end? No marriage is beyond hope. Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vī) is a worldwide program that offers tools needed for hurting couples to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. For more than 30 years, the program has helped hundreds of thousands of couples heal their hurting marriages. To learn more about the program or to register for the August 3-5 weekend and follow-up post-weekend sessions in Indianapolis, visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com or email: [email protected] or call 317-489-6811 for confidential registration information.
Website: https://www.helpourmarriage.org/
Address
Our Lady of Fatima Retreat Center (Indianapolis)
5353 E 56th St.
Indianapolis Indiana, 46226
Saturday Aug 04
Fundraiser
SetonFest Miracle Miles 5K and kids fun run
8:00am-12:00pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: $15 before 8/2, $20 on 8/3 and race day
The 10th running of the SetonFest Miracle Miles 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road. This family-friendly event starts at 8 a.m. This year will have fun runs for kids 3 to 13 years of age at 8:45 a.m. All proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Soup Kitchen. Register online at www.getmeregistered.com. Contact race director Mike Rost at [email protected] for information.
Website: http://www.miraclemiles.com
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Sunday Aug 05
Fundraiser
Polish-style chicken dinner planned
11:30am-1:30pm
New Carlisle
St. Stanislaus Altar and Rosary Society will have a Polish-style dinner Sunday, Aug. 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinner will include chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, noodles, sweet/sour cabbage, green beans, dinner roll, dessert and coffee. Carry-outs are available. Adults $12, children 5-12 $5. For Tickets call 574-654-3781. Deadline for tickets is Monday July 30.
Address
55756 Tulip Rd. New Carlisle (Terre Coupee)
55756 Tulip Rd.
New Carlisle Indiana, 46552
Parish / Community
Concert on the Corner
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
An Evening of Praising God Through Music featuring Father Drew Curry, Francesca LaRosa, Sarah Hill, parishioners of St. John the Baptist, seminarians and friends. Free outdoor concert on the corner of Sherwood and Arlington. Dress appropriately and bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Website: http://www.stjohnsfw.org
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Monday Aug 06
Diocesan-Sponsored
Transfiguration tour
9:30am-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $15
The Transfiguration Tour is a seven-stop tour that will offer high school youth a historical and spiritual journey through the Catholic Churches of the greater Fort Wayne area. The Office of Youth Ministry is hosting this bus and church tour on the Feast of the Transfiguration, Monday, Aug. 6, to promote youth ministry initiatives that support young people in their lives of prayer and vocational discernment. Joining the youth on the bus will be priests, religious and seminarians. The Transfiguration Tour combines history and tradition with the needs of today by offering our high school youth a liturgical view of our beautiful churches as well as a unique opportunity to spend quality time with priests, seminarians, religious, and lay men and women. The seven-part tour includes landmark churches such as the first stop at 9:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Cathedral Museum, followed by St. Peter, St. Louis Besancon and concluding with 5:30 p.m. evening Mass and family dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel. The Transfiguration Tour will allow young people to embrace the themes and topics of the upcoming Synod in Rome where in two months the bishops of the world will meet for the Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. Interested high school youth (9-12 grade) are welcome to register for the Transfiguration Tour online with the Office of Youth Ministry: www.fwsbym.com. Registration is just $15/person.
Website: https://www.fwsbym.com
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception / Bus Tour
1102 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Aug 07
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Granger
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Navigating Current Culture
July 17 – Technology: Plugging into Holiness – Father Eric Burgener
July 24 – Feminism: Women in the Church – Jessica Keating
July 31 – Bioethics: Are We Playing God? – Teresa Manion
Aug 7 – Polarization: How Christ Narrates Unity – Father Kevin Sandberg CSC
Aug 14 – Summer Mass & Cookout – at St. Pius X Church
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Sponsored by Andrew Weiss, Knights of Columbus Insurance.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Villa Macri Restaurant
225 Toscana Blvd
Granger Indiana, 46530
Saturday Aug 11
Fundraiser
10th annual Guadalupana Festival
10:00am-9:00pm
Warsaw
Cost: free
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 225 Gilliam Dr., will celebrate the 10th annual Guadalupana Festival Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Cuisine from all parts of Latin America, with the majority of the dishes being Authentic Mexican Cuisine will be offered for sale. Live entertainment will be offered throughout the day. Pilgrims from St. Vincent de Paul and St. John Evangelist will arrive before noon, from noon to 3 p.m. will be a Mariachi Band from Indianapolis, from 3:15-3:45 p.m. Folkloric Dance and from 5:30-8:30 p.m. a live band “Banda Real Conkistadora” will conclude the entertainment. All ages and families welcome. Todos Bienvenidos.
Address
Our Lady of Guadalupe
225 Gilliam Dr.
Warsaw Indiana, 46580
Sunday Aug 12
Fundraiser
Knights host breakfast at Queen of Angels
9:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $8/adults, $4/children (ages 6-12), and $20/family. $5 carryout packs will be available.
Saint Gaspar del Bufalo Knights of Columbus Council #11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Msgr. Faber Activities Center at Queen of Angels, 1500 West State Blvd. Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12, and $20 per family.
$5 carryout packs will be available.
Proceeds will benefit the parish school.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Queen of Angels
1500 West State Blvd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
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, August 12, 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 and Hard of Hearing will be held on Sunday, August 12, 11:30 a.m. 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 a.m.) 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
Tuesday Aug 14
Diocesan-Sponsored
Theology on Tap - Summer Series
6:30pm-8:30pm
Granger
Join us for a Catholic speaker series for young adults in their 20s & 30s, single and married, to share in food, fellowship, and faith!
Series Theme: Navigating Current Culture
July 17 – Technology: Plugging into Holiness – Father Eric Burgener
July 24 – Feminism: Women in the Church – Jessica Keating
July 31 – Bioethics: Are We Playing God? – Teresa Manion
Aug 7 – Polarization: How Christ Narrates Unity – Father Kevin Sandberg CSC
Aug 14 – Summer Mass & Cookout – at St. Pius X Church
More Info: www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Sponsored by Andrew Weiss, Knights of Columbus Insurance.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/tot-sb
Address
Villa Macri Restaurant
225 Toscana Blvd
Granger Indiana, 46530
Saturday Aug 18
Fundraiser
Bishop Luers golf outing
9:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $75
The Bishop Luers High School golf outing is Saturday, Aug. 18, at Brookwood Golf Course. Proceeds benefit Bishop Luers’ scholarships and tuition assistance. Registrations are accepted through Wednesday, Aug. 15. 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 and go to “Alumni” and scroll to “Golf Outing.” For more information call Melissa Hire at 260-456-1261, Ext. 3040, or email [email protected].
Website: https://www.bishopluers.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=457026&type=d&pREC_ID=990397
Address
Brookwood Golf Course
10304 Bluffton Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46809
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass for the Sick
1:00pm-2:00pm
Huntington
Parish / Community
Cor Unum - Parish Date Night
5:30pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $35/couple
Join parishioners at Our Lady of Good Hope on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. for heavy hor d’oevres, wine and beer followed by Eucharistic Adoration, a meditation by Father Daniel Whelan called “A Rule of Life for Families: Creating Order and Peace within the Home,” as well as confession and silent prayer. All married and engaged couples welcome. Cost is $35/couple. Purchase tickets at the parish office.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope
7215 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Sunday Aug 19
11:00am-3:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: free
The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ are celebrating their 150 year presence in America. In Honor of this, Bishop Rhoades is celebrating Mass Sunday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at Ancilla Domini Chapel at The Center at Donaldson. A catered buffet will be held after Mass. Everyone is invited. The PHJC Communications Office will be responsible for live streaming the Eucharistic liturgy on August 19 at Ancilla Domini Chapel. The video will be live to the public via YouTube. Here is the link – https://youtu.be/b6fc5ynJtTA
Website: http://www.poorhandmaids.org
Address
The Center at Donaldson
gps: 9601 Union Road
Plymouth Indiana, 46563
Tuesday Aug 21
Youth / School
Notre Dame Children's Choir auditions
3:30pm-5:30pm
South Bend
Cost: FREE
The Sacred Music Academy of the University of Notre Dame invites children ages 5 to 17 to register for auditions to sing the 2018-19 season with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir. Entering its 6th year in the South Bend community, this free after-school program offers high-quality music education through sacred choral music in a safe and supportive environment. Auditions will be held in the afternoons Tuesday, August 21 through Thursday August 23 at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 115 S. Francis St., South Bend.
No experience is necessary. All are welcome to register for this Christian singing program. Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit SMA.nd.edu.
Website: https://sma.nd.edu/choir/register/
Address
Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
115 S. Frances St
South Bend Indiana, 46117
Formation / Training
Career Ministry - Efficient and Effective Job Search Strategies
6:15pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
The St. Vincent dePaul Career Ministry will meet Tuesday, Aug. 21, at 6:15 p.m. in the Spirtual Center Rooms A and B for one-on-one career coaching and presentation by Molly Roman on “Efficient and Effective Job Search Strategies that Keep you Moving Forward.”A former recruiter, Molly will teach successful approaches used by professionals. Dress is casual. Anyone is welcome.
Address
Spiritual Center of St. Vincent's Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Wednesday Aug 22
Eucharistic Revival
World Apostolate of Fatima to offer Mass
6:00pm-8:00pm
Warsaw
Cost: Free
The World Apostolate of Fatima will have a Coronation Mass Wednesday, Aug. 22, at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 125 N Harrison St. Mass with a Fatima talk, rosary, general meeting and social is planned.
Website: https://fatimafwsb.org/
Address
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
125 N Harrison St
Warsaw Indiana, 46850
Thursday Aug 23
Parish / Community
Peacefest parish festival
5:00pm-12:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: Free
Thursday, August 23
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Rummage Sale
Friday, August 24
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Rummage Sale 7am-7pm
Breakfast 8am-10am
All Day Wiffleball
Saturday, Aug. 25
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rummage Sale 8am-4pm
Parish Market Place, with over 25 vendors & crafters 9am-4pm
Classic Car Show 8am-noon
Sunny 101.5 Live Radio Remote
Live entertainment
Food vendors
FREE Children’s Games
Petting zoo
All Day Wiffleball
TRIVIA Night 6:30 PM Trivia tables under our “big-top” tent. Get a team together now…call 255-9674 to register
Live music and dancing following Trivia
Youth Event 7:00 pm
Moonlight Madness Rummage Sale 10:30 pm (following Trivia Night
Sunday, Aug. 26
10:30 am—3:00 pm
10:30 AM Open Air Mass
A glorious celebration of our patroness; our Lady Queen of Peace.
Parish Picnic 11:45am
Piggy Raffle 1-3pm
FREE Children’s Games 1-3pm
Family Bingo 1:00
Rummage Sale 1-3pm. Last chance…Many items discounted!
Website: https://www.queenofpeace.cc/93
Address
Queen of Peace Catholic Church and School
4508 Vistula Road
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry SB area: Introduction to Catechesis
6:00pm-8:30pm
Granger
Cost: No cost but registration is required
Introduction to Catechesis will be offered in the South Bend area Aug. 23; Sept. 6, 13, and 20 from 6-8:30 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 52553 Fir Rd.
This unit will introduce the vision and method of catechesis. The vocation of the catechist, Six Tasks of Catechesis, and the pedagogy of faith will be addressed. In addition, this unit will focus on the practical aspects of catechesis such as implementation of the Diocesan Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines, integration of the faith within the classroom and teaching children with special needs. Due to the subject material, this unit will be highly collaborative.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required to Janice Martin at 260-399-1411 or at www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
St. Pius X Parish, Granger
52553 Fir Road
Granger Indiana, 46530
Diocesan-Sponsored
Education for Ministry FW area: Introduction to Catechesis
6:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: No cost but registration is required
Introduction to Catechesis will be offered in the Fort Wayne area at Bishop Dwenger High School, 1300 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., Aug. 23 and 30; Sept. 13 and 20, from 6-8:30 p.m.
This unit will introduce the vision and method of catechesis. The vocation of the catechist, Six Tasks of Catechesis, and the pedagogy of faith will be addressed. In addition, this unit will focus on the practical aspects of catechesis such as implementation of the Diocesan Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines, integration of the faith within the classroom and teaching children with special needs. Due to the subject material, this unit will be highly collaborative.
There is no cost to attend but registration is required to Janice Martin at 260-399-1411 or at www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Education-for-Ministry-Program
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne
1300 East Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Saturday Aug 25
Fundraiser
St. Vincent de Paul Fiestival
9:00am-4:00pm
Elkhart
St. Vincent de Paul Parish will have a festival Saturday, Aug. 25, beginning with a rummage sale at 9 a.m. in St. Vincent’s Hall. At 10 a.m. the Fiestival will include authentic Hispanic Food by parishioners, Italian Food by Antonio’s and Bruno’s in Elkhart. Fresh made pizza on site. Pony rides, bounce houses and games of all kinds for the kids. Spanish Folk Dancers and a variety of singing groups all day.
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 South Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46514
11:00am-12:00pm
New Haven
Fundraiser
St. Patrick Summer Festival
12:00pm-4:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Food: $4 to $11 range
The St. Patrick 5th annual festival will be held in the gym and outside at the St. Patrick Church Parish Center, 309 S. Scott St. Free live music from the Country Music Band. A variety of ethnic foods from Mexican and Vietnamese to American fare. Polish sausage, barbecue, corn on the cob, pizza, hot dogs and desserts. Prices range form $4 to $11 along with a kid’s menu. There will be children’s games and ice cream as well as beer and wine.
Website: https://www.stparticksb.org
Address
St. Patrick Church Parish Center
309 S. Scott St.
South Bend Indiana, 46601
6:00pm-7:00pm
Albion
Fundraiser
Reverse raffle and silent auction dinner
6:00pm-11:00pm
Angola
St. Anthony de Padua Parish and The Knights of Columbus will sponsor a reverse raffle and silent auction fundraiser. Tickets are $50 per person and include dinner buffet by Caruso’s Restaurant, beer, wine and fellowship Tickets can be purchased after each Mass in the gathering area.
Monday Aug 27
11:00am-12:00pm
Notre Dame
Tuesday Aug 28
Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Rhoades to celebrate Mass at Bishop Luers High School
9:45am-10:45am
Fort Wayne
Mass / Liturgy
Bishop Luers High School 60th anniversary Mass
9:45am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate Mass commemorating the 60th anniversary of Bishop Luers High School on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 9:45 a.m. in the gymnasium. Representatives of every graduation class over the past 60 years will participate in a procession. Alumni and friends of Bishop Luers High School are invited for Mass with a reception to follow in the gymnasium lobby.