Upcoming Events
Friday Oct 02
Parish / Community
Central Catholic class of 1957 gathering
1:00pm-3:00pm
The Central Catholic Class of 1957 will have a casual gathering Sunday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Post 47, 601 Reed Rd. Open food and drink menu offered. Call Judy at 260-637-3050 or Mary at 260-424-2258 for more information.
Saturday Oct 03
Mass / Liturgy
WAF annual First Saturday Mass and breakfast
7:30am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: See attachment
Annual First Saturday Holy Mass and Breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne.
7:30 a.m.: Sacramental Confession, Holy Rosary,
First Saturday Devotions
9 a.m.: Holy Mass with Father Glenn Kohrman and
Father Robert Garrow
After Holy Mass: Marian Procession followed by
breakfast at the Grand Wayne Center with guest speaker Tom McKenna, Founder and President of Catholic Action
for Faith and Family and St. Gianna Physicians Guild.
Website: https://www.fatimafwsb.org
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception/Grand Wayne Center
1122 S Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Bishop Rhoades
Kingdom Builders women's conference
9:00am-4:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $65
Kingdom Builders will have an all-day conference Saturday, Oct. 3, at Cerutti’s from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for all women. Speakers include Sister Bethany Madonna (virtually), Amber Demette and Mary Jo Parrish with music by local musicians. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and confession will be available. Vendors available and lunch provided. Registration is closed but you may find additional dates to become involved at www.buildingthroughhim.com.
Website: http://www.buildingthroughhim.com
Address
Ceruti's
Ludwig Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana
Sunday Oct 04
Diocesan-Sponsored
Virtual Confirmation Retreat
12:00am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
On Oct. 4, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is launching a Virtual Confirmation Retreat that will be accessible to confirmation students, their sponsors, and parishes as students prepare to be sealed by the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation. The retreat will be offered in English and Spanish and includes talks, reflections, Lectio Divina, and music that is pre-recorded and can be accessed at any time throughout the 2020-21 school year. For more information and to participate, visit diocesefwsb.org/confirmation-retreat
Website: diocesefwsb.org/confirmation-retreat
Address
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Mass / Liturgy
Mass at St. Patrick, Lagro
11:00am-12:00pm
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
2:00pm-2:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 4, 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 10700 Aboite Center Road. A sensory-friendly Mass provides a safe and comfortable setting for children and adults with sensory challenges, mental illness, or any kind of disability to feel engaged and experience Mass in a meaningful way with family members and caregivers. It is open to others, outside of St. Elizabeth parish, who would benefit from a sensory-friendly environment.
This Mass will be celebrated the First Sunday of the month at 2pm for the remainder of 2020. Livestream: www.facebook.com/belongingFWSB Contact Allison at [email protected] or 260.399.1452 for questions.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Monday Oct 05
Mass / Liturgy
Free Children's Liturgy of the Word Video
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for free, online Children’s Liturgy of the Word for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe and well, and God bless you! (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Mass / Liturgy
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago— please join us for a special Memorial Mass on Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. at St. Thérese, Little Flower Church, celebrated by Fr. Terry Coonan. You will have the opportunity to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their children, and to take home a silk rose in honor of your child(ren). Siblings and grandparents are also welcome. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Lisa Everett at 574-234-0687 or [email protected].
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower, Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635-1699
Tuesday Oct 06
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB Fall Series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22nd through November 24th. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. Registration will open on August 1 and the deadline for registering is September 15th. diocesefwsb.org/alpha
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 08
Mass / Liturgy
Misa Conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial el jueves, 8 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia de San José en Fort Wayne, celebrada por el Padre Evaristo Olivera. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su (s) hijo/a (s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos.
Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Lisa Everett al 574-234-0687 o [email protected].
Address
St. Joseph Church
2213 Brooklyn Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
The Marriage Course is coming! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 7-week program will take place online over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 8 through Nov. 19. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett, and registration opens on September 1st. For more information or to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Address
online (Zoom)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Oct 09
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE (if not purchasing food or drinks)
Beginning Friday Oct 9, Friday Night Praise, will move permanently indoors to The Orchid Event and Catering facility on 11508 Lincoln Highway East, New Haven. The Orchid will have food and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30 p.m. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, is from 6:30-8 p.m. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. The Orchid rests on a beautiful piece of land so if weather permits we can utilize the fire pits, walk the pond and the children can play on the swing set. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights. Please check out the FaceBook Page — Friday Night Praise — for menu items and up to date info on cancelations due to inclement weather.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Saturday Oct 10
Parish / Community
Walk to Remember for Perinatal and Infant Loss
10:00am-2:00pm
Huntertown
Cost: free
This is a FREE, Family-Friendly memorial event. The event includes a one-mile memorial walk on the park’s paved trail, resource materials, and a family craft, as well as other ways to remember your baby.
This is a FREE event, however due to Covid-19, participants must be pre-registered in order to attend. Registration can be completed on Eventbrite, or through the Link on our Facebook Page – Walk to Remember, Inc (Huntertown, IN)
Website: http://walktorememberfw.org/
Address
Huntertown Family Park
2114 Woods Road
Huntertown Indiana, 46748
Parish / Community
Public Fatima Rosary Rally
10:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
St. Charles Parish will host a public rosary Saturday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. Please bring your own chair/blankets for seating.
Address
St. Charles Catholic Church
4916 Trier Rod
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46815
Mass / Liturgy
Our Lady of Fatima Public Fifteen Decade Rosary
12:00pm-1:00pm
Auburn
Our Lady of Fatima Fifteen Decade Public Rosary will be prayed October 10th on the north side of the Auburn Courthouse starting at noon. The intention is for our country during these trying times. Bring a lawn chair. Masks and social distancing required. For questions call Alice at 260-925-9252.
Parish / Community
America Needs Fatima Holy Hour of Prayer
12:00pm-1:00pm
South Bend
America Needs Fatima Hour Holy of Prayer will take place at Christ the King Parish Oct. 10 at noon. The parish is located on the corner of Darden Road and SR 933 in South Bend. This will be an outdoor prayer event, so a lawn chair, rosary and mask are recommended. For additional information contact Esther Cyr at 574-272-6457.
Fundraiser
Harvest Meal at Blessed Sacrament Church
4:00pm-7:00pm
Albion
Cost: $7 per meal
Mark your calendars! Knights of Columbus (Albion) & the Blessed Sacrament Rosary Sodality are teaming up to hold a HARVEST MEAL on October 10th at Blessed Sacrament in Albion with proceeds going to Women’s Care Center NEI. 🥰👶🤰
Meals will be carry-out or delivery (within town Albion is FREE; “to the fields” delivery charge is $5). 👩🌾👨🌾
Consider buying dinner for the family or “meals to the fields” as our farming community works to harvest their crops.
Meal will include pork loin, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread, butter, cookie, & a bottle of water 😋
Cost: $7 🍖🍞🍪
Meals may be pre-ordered by texting Kevin (260-318-5735) or Fran (260-894-1923) please include your NAME, PHONE NUMBER, # OF MEALS, & DELIVERY LOCATION (if applicable)
Meals may also be purchased in person at Blessed Sacrament on October 10th between 4:00pm-7:00pm.
Cash or Check ONLY
Website: https://fb.me/e/7Ph2AtGGG
Address
Blessed Sacrament Church
2290 IN-9
Albion Indiana, 46701
Sunday Oct 11
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Videos
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for free, online Children’s Liturgy of the Word for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe and well, and God bless you! (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present on Sunday, October 11 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:30am-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present on Sunday, October 11 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton Fort Wayne, IN 46802. An interpreter from Deaflink, a service of The League for the Blind & Disabled Inc. provides ASL (American Sign Language). The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer this monthly Mass on the Second Sunday at 11:30 am. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at (260) 399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Anniversary Mass for couples married 25/40/50/60 years
2:00pm-3:00pm
South Bend
Are you celebrating your 25th, 40th, 50th, or 60th wedding anniversary this year? Please join Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades for a special Mass to honor and celebrate your marriage. You will also receive a commemorative certificate. The Fort Wayne Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The South Bend Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at St. Matthew Cathedral. Are you unable to make it in person? Participate in the Fort Wayne Mass livestream on YouTube: search @diocesefwsb. For more information and a link to the livestream, visit diocesefwsb.org/Anniversary-Masses
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613
Tuesday Oct 13
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB Fall Series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22nd through November 24th. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. Registration will open on August 1 and the deadline for registering is September 15th. https://alphafwsb.wixsite.com/alphafwsb.
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Thursday Oct 15
Parish / Community
Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities meeting
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Join us on Tuesday, October 20 from 7-8:15pm at the Noll Center (or via Zoom) .We work to ensure meaningful participation for individuals with disabilities and their families in all aspects of the life of the Church. It is the collaborative effort of individuals, families, educators, caregivers, parish and diocesan personnel who are committed to serve and respond to requests from pastors, parish staffs, parents, and parishioners. We network, provide guidance, share resources, offer support and are dedicated to promoting awareness, acceptance, inclusion, and inspiration so that all individuals with disabilities may have the experience of Belonging. Contact Allison at [email protected] or 260.399.1452 to get the zoom link or for any questions
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/belonging
Address
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Formation / Training
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
The Marriage Course is coming! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 7-week program will take place online over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 8 through Nov. 19. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett, and registration opens on September 1st.
For more information or to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Oct 16
4:30pm-7:30pm
Bluffton
A Fish & Tenderloin Fry, Drive Thru ONLY, will be Friday, Oct. 16 at St. Joseph Parish, 1300 N Main St.
Fish, tenderloin or combination of the two will include cheesy hash brown potatoes, green beans, cookie or brownie. Adult meals $10; child meals $6.
Tickets on sale NOW at the Parish Office, Mon. – Fri.- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Address
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1300 North Main Street
Bluffton Indiana, 46714
Mass / Liturgy
Misa Conmemorativa por los que han perdido a un hijo
6:30pm-7:30pm
Elkhart
Cost: Free of charge
Si ha sufrido la pérdida de un hijo antes o después del nacimiento, ya sea recientemente o hace mucho tiempo, únase a nosotros para una Misa Conmemorativa especial el viernes 16 de octubre a las 6:30 p.m. en la Iglesia de San Vicente de Paúl, celebrada por el Padre Craig Borchard. Tendrá la oportunidad de orar junto con otras personas que han sufrido la pérdida de sus hijos y de llevarse a casa una rosa de seda en honor a su (s) hijo (s). Los hermanos y abuelos también son bienvenidos. El Santo Rosario se rezará a las 6:00, antes de la Misa.
Patrocinado por el Ministerio de Matrimonio y Familia, Diócesis de Fort Wayne-South Bend. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Lisa Everett al 574-234-0687 o [email protected].
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S. Main St.
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Sunday Oct 18
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Videos
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for free, online Children’s Liturgy of the Word for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe and well, and God bless you! (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Monday Oct 19
Diocesan-Sponsored
Ireland Pilgrimage - Info Session
7:00pm-8:00pm
Virtual - All Counties
Are you ready to Ascend the Heights?
Then come journey to Ireland, the land of saints and scholars, with the Verso Ministries and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. This is a pilgrimage designed specifically for young adults from the ages of 18-39 and runs from June 12-19, 2021.
To learn more, join us for a virtual information meeting through Zoom.
Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscemrrzspEtQ7glQRXccPJenIKIsxCUvj
During the Info Session, we will walk through the itinerary, explain the package, introduce the pilgrimage leaders and chaplain, and tell you more about some great savings, like the Fort Wayne-South Bend $240 subsidy and scholarships.
More info: www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-pilgrimages
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/yam-pilgrimages
Tuesday Oct 20
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB Fall Series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22nd through November 24th. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. Registration will open on August 1 and the deadline for registering is September 15th. diocesefwsb.org/alpha
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Oct 21
Formation / Training
Armor of God men's ministry to meet
7:00pm-8:30pm
New Haven
Cost: Free
Calling all men for a spiritual briefing concerning a newly formed ministry for men entitled “Armor of God.” The purpose is to arm men as spiritual leaders. The first gathering will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Orchid, 11508 Lincoln Hwy E. in New Haven.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Thursday Oct 22
Formation / Training
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
The Marriage Course is coming! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 7-week program will take place online over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 8 through Nov. 19. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett, and registration opens on September 1st.
For more information or to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Oct 23
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Praise will be EVERY Friday. The Orchid will offer a select menu and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, from 6:30-8pm. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. The Orchid rests on a beautiful piece of land so if weather permits we can utilize the fire pits, walk the pond, play yard games and children can play on the swing set. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights! We are so excited to be moving to The Orchid. Please check out our FaceBook Page-Friday Night Praise- for menu items and up to date info on cancellations do to inclement weather.
Address
The Orchid Events and Catering
11508 Lincoln Highway East
New Haven Indiana, 46774
Mass / Liturgy
Memorial Mass for those who have lost a child
5:45pm-6:45pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free of charge
If you have lost a child before or after birth—whether recently or long ago— join for a special Memorial Mass on Friday, Oct. 23, at St. John the Baptist Fort Wayne, celebrated by Father Andrew Budzinski. You will have the opportunity to pray together with others who have suffered the loss of their children, and to take home a silk rose in honor of your child(ren). Siblings and grandparents are also welcome. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, please contact Caty Burke at 260-422-4611 or [email protected].
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/avas-grace-upcoming-events
Address
St. John the Baptist Church
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Saturday Oct 24
Diocesan-Sponsored
Virtual Catechetical Day // DÍA CATEQUÉTICO VIRTUAL
12:00am-12:00am
Mishawaka
VIRTUAL CATECHETICAL DAY // DÍA CATEQUÉTICO VIRTUAL
Launches on the diocesan website on October 24, with prerecorded videos, discussion guide, and recommended resources.
Se lanza en el sitio web de la diocesis el 24 de octubre con videos, guía de reflexión y recursos recomendados.
All are welcome!
¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Fundraiser
St. Joseph Missions: Road Rally BINGO
10:00am-6:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $20 per BINGO Card
October 24 is National Make a Difference Day, and St. Joseph Missions is offering a unique way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of single homeless women and for generous local businesses.
Designed as a fun, safe, and family-friendly event, Road Rally BINGO matches a list of sponsors to clues on a BINGO card. To earn a square, participants travel to the business matching the clue, snap a selfie, and post it on their Facebook and Instagram pages. When players complete a Double BINGO, they will head to the finish line, where their card will be entered into one of several drawings for exciting prize packages.
Website: http://bit.ly/SJMRoadRallyBINGO
Address
Fort Wayne
Various Businesses
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46805
Mass / Liturgy
Adoration Under the Stars
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Bring your blankets, your chairs, your hot chocolate, your Rosaries, your hearts, and YOUR family and spend some quality time with Jesus Christ in the Monstrance under the Night Sky of God’s creation on the lawn in front of the Church. The evening will close with Benediction.
In case of inclement weather, we will move inside. Prelude Music begins at 7:00PM.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church (Front Lawn)
7215 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Messy Family Project webinar for parents
8:30pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: Free of charge
Messy Family Project Webinar for parents
Oct. 24 & 25, 8:30 to 10:00 PM over Zoom
Would you like to hone your parenting skills and renew your vision of the vocation of raising children today? Put the kids to bed, grab a glass of your favorite beverage, and join Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of ten and co-founders of the Messy Family Project, for a free, live, workshop over Zoom on Saturday evening, Oct. 24 and Sunday evening, Oct. 25 from 8:30 to 10:00 PM. Here is the line-up:
Saturday, October 24: Messy Parenting 101
Sharing wisdom born from their personal experience Mike and Alicia share practical advice, encouragement, and tools to enable spouses to collaborate so they can make a plan to parent their children without losing their minds. Their presentation will be followed by time for each couple to discuss privately some issues raised in the presentation, and then the session will conclude with 30 min. of Q & A with Mike and Alicia.
Sunday, October 25: Keeping Love Alive
When parents strengthen their marriage, they are able to love their children more effectively and create a community of faith and love within the home. In this session, Mike and Alicia remind couples of the beauty of marriage, give practical ways to renew the well and demonstrate the effect marriage has on the culture within the family. Their presentation will be followed by time for each couple to discuss privately some issues raised in the presentation, and then the session will conclude with 30 min. of Q & A with Mike and Alicia.
This two-part workshop is free, but registration is required at https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/workshops-fortwayne/.
If you are not able to join in person, sign up anyway and you will receive the recording of both sessions. For questions, please contact Lisa Everett at [email protected] or 574-234-0687.
Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Website: https://www.messyfamilyproject.org/workshops-fortwayne/
Address
virtual
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Sunday Oct 25
Mass / Liturgy
Online Children's Liturgy of the Word
12:00am-12:00am
n/a
Cost: free
Please join us for free, online Children’s Liturgy of the Word for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time! (Our Children’s Liturgy videos also air on the CatholicTV channel Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.) A link to a free, printable coloring page can be found at https://linktr.ee/kidsliturgy or in the YouTube video description. Please feel free to share our program with others!
If you would like to share your child’s faith-based drawings or weekly coloring pages, please e-mail them to [email protected], and we will try to feature them in next week’s video.
We will continue producing these videos while Children’s Liturgy services across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay safe and well, and God bless you! (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA?view_as=subscriber
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link below)
n/a
n/a
n/a Indiana, n/a
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf
11:00am-12:00am
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreted for the deaf will be present on Sunday, October 25 at the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613. An interpreter from Community Services All Deaf (CSAD) provides ASL (American Sign Language). St. Matthew Cathedral Parish and the Diocesan Deaf Ministry offer these monthly Masses (on the second and fourth Sundays) and encourage people to extend the invitation to family and friends who are deaf. If you would like to raise awareness for the Deaf Ministry and assist in its efforts to provide support for the deaf members of the Catholic community in our diocese, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or at 260-399-1452.
Website: http://www.diocesefwsb.org/Deaf-Ministry
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St.
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Tuesday Oct 27
Bishop Rhoades
White Mass Fort Wayne 2020
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Bishop Rhoades will be celebrating a White Mass for healthcare workers with the Fort Wayne Catholic Medical Guild at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Anyone is invited, especially healthcare workers. There will be no meeting afterwards due to the circumstances.
Website: http://fortwayne.cathmed.org
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1102 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
Alpha Online FWSB Fall Series
7:30pm-9:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
Alpha Online FWSB is a ten-week small group discussion series featuring the highly- acclaimed Alpha film series which explores the Christian faith in an engaging, contemporary style with inspiring stories and interviews from around the world. It will take place over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 PM from September 22nd through November 24th. Whether you want to deepen your own relationship with Jesus or introduce someone else to what life in Christ looks like, register for this free series and invite a friend. Registration will open on August 1 and the deadline for registering is September 15th. diocesefwsb.org/alpha
Address
Online (Zoom meeting)
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Oct 28
Parish / Community
Queen of Angels Social Luncheon and Card Party
12:00pm-4:00pm
Cost: 10
Queen of Angels Parish will have a card party and social gathering Friday, Oct. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Activity Center. Cost is $10. Cards, raffles, attendance prizes, socializing will be offered with lunch served.
Thursday Oct 29
Formation / Training
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
The Marriage Course is coming! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 7-week program will take place online over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 8 through Nov. 19. Here are the topics covered: Strengthening Connection, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Good Sex, and Love in Action. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the comfort and privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett, and registration opens on September 1st.
For more information or to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Friday Oct 30
Parish / Community
Friday Night Praise
5:30pm-8:00pm
New Haven
Cost: FREE
Friday Night Praise will be EVERY Friday. The Orchid will offer a select menu and drinks-including beer and wine- available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. Praise and Worship, with full participation for those attending, from 6:30-8pm. This is open to the whole family so everyone is invited for a great night of food, fellowship and praise. The Orchid rests on a beautiful piece of land so if weather permits we can utilize the fire pits, walk the pond, play yard games and children can play on the swing set. Where else would you want to spend your Friday Nights! We are so excited to be moving to The Orchid. Please check out our FaceBook Page-Friday Night Praise- for menu items and up to date info on cancellations do to inclement weather.