Upcoming Events
Wednesday Dec 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan Museum Christmas exhibit
12:00am-12:00am
The Diocesan Museum is presenting a special display of diocesan parish altars decorated for Christmas. December through January, all are invited to come see these beautiful photos! Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday; 10am to 2pm. The Museum is located next door to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. Free parking is available in any Cathedral lot. A handicap entrance is at the side door.
Address
Diocesan Museum
1103 S. Calhoun St.
Indiana, Fort Wayne
Parish / Community
John Angotti 'Go Tell It On the Mountain Tour': From Advent to Christmas
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Begin the Advent season with nationally known Catholic composer and singer John Angotti and his band for his Go Tell It on the Mountain Tour on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E Wallen Rd. The performance will be streamed, but encourage you to attend.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Parish / Community
Upper Room
6:30pm-8:30pm
Churubusco
Cost: Free admission
An open house style of renewal in Christ. All are welcome to experience the joyful and refreshing love of Jesus and the Holy Spirit like the original Upper Room. Adoration, praise music, healing prayer, Confession short messages, free- coffee, desserts, and hot dogs. Bring friends and family. A great way to evangelize your friends.
Address
St. John Bosco Catholic Parish
220 N. Main St.
Churubusco Indiana, 46723
Diocesan-Sponsored
Evening of Hope and Healing for those struggling with infertility and secondary infertility
7:30pm-9:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
An Evening of Hope and Healing for those struggling with infertility or secondary infertility will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Therese, Little Flower Church in South Bend. This special gathering will focus on the Advent spirit of waiting with hope, and will feature a reflection, inspiring music, Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity to receive healing prayer as individuals or as couples offered by members of the prayer ministry team. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. For more information, contact Lisa Everett at [email protected] or call 574-234-0687.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/hope-for-the-journey
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Friday Dec 03
Formation / Training
Spiritual Impact Bootcamp
6:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $10 for Parishioners / $20 for Non-Parishioners
The Spiritual Impact Bootcamp is a weekend designed to train, equip and strengthen you for your mission in the world. It will include a retreat element, but the primary objective is to equip you with the necessary evangelization skills in your arsenal to be an effective apostle in the world.
Some of these objectives include how to:
– Operate in the mission field (how to live a life of witness in the world)
– Identify enemies to our mission (operating in identity versus performance)
– Share your personal testimony
– Share the battle plan with others (the Gospel of Jesus) in a compelling way that prompts a response from the hearer
– Rally a platoon of other disciples and seekers (small group facilitation)
Hear from the Captain, our Father in heaven, about His battle plan (how to exercise prophetic ministry)
Cost: $10 donation for parishioners / $20 for non-parishioners
Registration: You can register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdAeRMxYCEJp4uDHy3IS7CXzX1ryebvrGtpkFx-0h0_8FeDmw/viewform
Deadline to sign up is Monday, Nov. 29th.
Schedule: 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Friday, 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday (with optional fitness class at 7:00am and Mass/adoration at 8:00am)
Address
St. Therese, Little Flower Parish
54191 Ironwood Road
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday Dec 04
Fundraiser
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church will hold a Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 50 talented vendors have handcrafted merchandise available for sale, just in time for Christmas! It is the main fundraiser for the MOMs Group that is able to sponsor a number of family events for the community.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/seaschristmascraftfair
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Youth / School
Journey to Bethlehem
3:00pm-9:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free will donation for Women's Care Center
The inaugural BDHS Drive-Thru Live Nativity will take place Saturday, December 4 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm and again from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at BDHS. There is no fee, but we will be collecting a free will donation to Women’s Care Center.
As you drive through, you will see the story come to life! You will see live animals, including a camel! During the event, you can enjoy the seasonal sounds of BD students singing Christmas music. Bring the whole family, and experience the joy of Christmas!
Website: https://www.bishopdwenger.com/resources/news/journey-to-bethlehem---live-nativity
Address
Bishop Dwenger High School
1300 E. Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
St. John Fort Wayne Advent Lucernarium Vespers
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Each Friday evening in Advent, join us in praying evening Vespers by candlelight. Confessions are available from 5:15-5:45pm, Mass is at 5:45pm, Vespers begins at 6:30pm and lasts for approximately one hour. Come back each Saturday morning at 6:30am for a special Rorate Marian votive Mass.
Website: https://www.saintjohnfortwayne.com
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fort Wayne
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Sunday Dec 05
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Second Sunday of Advent! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network 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 freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, 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 programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (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 above)
Indiana,
Eucharistic Revival
Breakfast with St. Nick, St. John Fort Wayne
8:00am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $25 - Family (2 adults, 5+ kids from same household) OR $5/adult 15 or older, $3/kid age 3-14; no cost for children 2 and under
Come have an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast and meet St. Nick! There will be a silent auction throughout the morning, lots of pancakes, and – most importantly – lots of fun!
Website: https://www.SaintJohnFortWayne.com
Address
St. John's School Gym (parking in lot next to gym)
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Parish / Community
Start Advent with St. Nicholas activities sponsored by Knights of Columbus
11:00am-1:00pm
Angola
Cost: Free will offering for breakfast. Advent wreath supplies at no cost.
FAMILY FUN EVENT! Spend the first Sunday of Advent eating a hot breakfast with St. Nicholas! All children will have the opportunity to meet St. Nicholas plus receive an Advent gift!
MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH! Following breakfast make an Advent wreath to take home. All materials will be supplied by St. Anthony’s Church.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Francis Hall
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Parish / Community
Breakfast with St. Nicholas, make an Advent Wreath event
11:00am-1:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Enjoy a hot breakfast from the K of C then make an Advent wreath to take home and share with your family. All items will be supplied. St. Nicholas will visit to give all children a special Advent gift. This event has been a tradition at St. Anthony’s for 40 years.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a welcoming and safe environment 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 and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Advent Lessons and Carols
7:15pm-8:15pm
Cost: free
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart will once again host the annual Advent Lessons and Carols on Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7:15 p.m. This special prayer service celebrating the scriptures and music of the Advent season will feature the Basilica choirs – Folk Choir, Liturgical Choir, Magnificat Choir, and Basilica Schola.
This event is free and open to the public. University guidelines for indoor gatherings will be followed and distanced seating will be available. All are welcome!
Website: https://campusministry.nd.edu/
Address
Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame
Indiana,
Tuesday Dec 07
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations is Sponsored by the Vocation Office, This monthly event is held from 7-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at the St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. Each month is led by a different priest or deacon, with the December Holy Hour being led by Deacon Jim Fitzpatrick. Please Join us in praying for vocations.
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1122 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. 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. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Dec 08
Eucharistic Revival
Immaculate Conception Spaghetti Feast at St. John Fort Wayne
6:30pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception with a FREE spaghetti dinner at St. John Fort Wayne! Mass will take place in the church at 5:45pm followed by the dinner in the gym (wheelchair accessible). Gluten free options will be available. All are welcome.
This meal is sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council #16396.
Website: https://www.saintjohnfortwayne.com
Address
St. John Fort Wayne School Gym
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Friday Dec 10
Parish / Community
Advent Lessons and Carols: Sacred Music
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1502 E Wallen Rd., will have Advent Lessons and Carols Friday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. for sacred music and scripture by a choir of young adults from Toledo, OH and Fort Wayne.
Website: https://www.saintv.org/
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Saturday Dec 11
Fundraiser
Altar Rosary Society hosts cookie walk
8:00am-12:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: $4.00 per pound
St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society and parish will have a cookie sale of assorted cookies for $4 per pound on Saturday, Dec. 11, at the church, 612 N. Center St. All proceeds benefit the parish.
Address
St. Michael's School Cafeteria
612 N Center Street
Plymouth Indiana, 46563
Mass / Liturgy
St. John Fort Wayne Advent Lucernarium Vespers
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Each Friday evening in Advent, join us in praying evening Vespers by candlelight. Confessions are available from 5:15-5:45pm, Mass is at 5:45pm, Vespers begins at 6:30pm and lasts for approximately one hour. Come back each Saturday morning at 6:30am for a special Rorate Marian votive Mass.
Website: https://www.saintjohnfortwayne.com
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fort Wayne
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Sunday Dec 12
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Third Sunday of Advent! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network 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 freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, 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 programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Happy Gaudete Sunday!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
8:00am-11:00am
Fort Wayne
St. Vincent K of C is hosting a breakfast buffet on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 8-11 a.m. in the parish hall. We will be accepting a free-will offering with all proceeds from the breakfast supporting A Women’s Care Center in Fort Wayne. Bringthe family for a delicious breakfast buffet.
Address
St. Vincent Parish Hall (Door 9)
1502 E. Wallet Rd.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
9:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Freewill Offering
St. Gaspar del Bufalo Council No. 11043 will be serving breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Gymnasium at Most Precious Blood, 1515 Barthold St. Carryout packs will be available. Freewill offerings will be accepted.
Proceeds this month will help support the parish school.
Website: http://www.kofc11043.org
Address
Most Precious Blood
1515 Barthold St
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Parish / Community
Breakfast with St. Nick
10:00am-1:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $12 adult, $6 child, $30 family of 4 or more
Enjoy breakfast with St. Nick on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an extensive menu for adults and children. Visit with St. Nick and photos will be available. Santa Quest raffle for children and adults.
Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for children and $30 for families of four or more.
All are welcome. Tickets available at the door.
Website: https://stpatricksb.org
Address
St. Patrick Parish Center
311 S. Scott Street
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, December 12 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, December 12 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf (FW)
11:30am-12:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, December 12 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/belonging
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1122 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a welcoming and safe environment 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 and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Holy Hour in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2:00pm-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
This year, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe falls on the Third Sunday of Advent, so we will not be celebrating the Mass in her honor as the Sunday takes priority. However, on this Gaudete Sunday (Sunday of Rejoicing), we still rejoice in being able to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe with a Holy Hour to her Son in the Monstrance beginning at 2pm.
Come and spend some time with Jesus. This is the greatest honor we can give to Our Lady. During the hour, we will be praying the Rosary. You can also bring flowers to place in front of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. After Benediction, all are invited to have Mexican hot chocolate and Mexican desserts.
Address
Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
7215 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46835
Parish / Community
Festival of Lessons and Carols - canceled
4:00pm-12:00am
Mishawaka
Cost: Free Admission
We apologize. This event has been canceled due to illness.
St. Bavo Church, 511 W. 7th St., Mishawaka, will hold its 16th annual “Festival of Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. Nine scripture readings, outlining a brief journey through salvation history, will be followed by choral anthems, solos, and carols with congregational participation. There is no admission charge and everyone is welcome.
Website: https://www.stbavochurch.com/
Address
St. Bavo Church
511 W. 7th St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Eucharistic Revival
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
5:00pm-8:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe begins in the Main Church with Mananitas at 5 AM.
Solemn Mass with Procession at 5 PM
Fiesta in St. Francis Hall immediately following Mass at appr. 7 PM. Everyone is invited to come and celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Tuesday Dec 14
Young Adult
Metanoia Young Adult Series
6:30pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
METANOIA – and believe in the Gospel. In the Gospel of Mark, the first words of Jesus are an invitation to metanoia, to repent, to change, to be converted. Every person, no matter where we are in our faith journey, is invited to a deeper conversion. Metanoia is not a one-time event; rather, it is a continual process of turning away from the things of the world, from lies and sin, and discovering a deeper union with Christ.
Join other young adults for the 6-part series, Metanoia: A Journey with Christ into Conversion.
Dates: December 14, 21 & January 4, 11, 18, 25
Registration and Info: saintv.org/youngadults
Website: https://saintv.org/youngadults
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Life Center
1502 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Diocesan-Sponsored
The Marriage Course Online
8:00pm-10:00pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge, but each couple purchases two course journals on their own
Strengthen your marriage from the comfort of your own home with The Marriage Course Online! Based on a beautiful, brand-new film series featuring “regular” couples and relationship experts from around the world, this free 8-week program will take place online over Zoom on Tuesday evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 PM from October 26 through December 14. There is no group discussion, but rather, time built right into each session for you and your spouse to discuss the topic in the privacy of your own home using prompts from The Marriage Course journal. 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. The program is hosted by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett and will conclude with a Q & A panel discussion session with other Catholic couples. For more information and to register, please go to www.diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/marriage-course
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Wednesday Dec 15
Mass / Liturgy
Advent Solemn Vespers
5:30pm-12:00am
South Bend
Our Lady of Hungary Parish will host a service of Advent Solemn Vespers complete with candlelight and music. Consider attending at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Our Lady of Hungary Church, 829 West Calvert St.
Address
Our Lady of Hungary Parish
829 West Calvert Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Diocesan-Sponsored
ava's grace online support group meeting
8:00pm-9:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: free of charge
If you have suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss and would like to gather online with others who know this deep grief, we invite you to attend our monthly ava’s grace support group meeting whenever you’d like. The support group meets over Zoom on the third Wednesday evening of the month from 8 to 9:30 PM. The December meeting will take place on Wednesday evening, December 15. Please email Lisa Everett at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. For more information about ava’s grace, the diocesan ministry which offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to those grieving the loss of a baby before or after birth, please visit diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/avasgrace
Address
Online over Zoom
Saint John Paul II Center
1328 W. Dragoon Trail
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Dec 18
Mass / Liturgy
St. John Fort Wayne Advent Lucernarium Vespers
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Each Friday evening in Advent, join us in praying evening Vespers by candlelight. Confessions are available from 5:15-5:45pm, Mass is at 5:45pm, Vespers begins at 6:30pm and lasts for approximately one hour. Come back each Saturday morning at 6:30am for a special Rorate Marian votive Mass.
Website: https://www.saintjohnfortwayne.com
Address
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fort Wayne
4500 Fairfield Avenue
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46807
Sunday Dec 19
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Fourth Sunday of Advent! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network 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 freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, 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 programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (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
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a welcoming and safe environment 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 and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Mass / Liturgy
Advent Penance service
3:00pm-4:00pm
Auburn
An Advent Penance Service will be Sunday, Dec. 19, at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Four priests will be available.
Website: https://iccauburn.com
Parish / Community
Christmas Concert / Weihnachtskonzert
4:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Christmas Concert / Weihnachtskonzert
The annual Weihnachtskonzert (Christmas Concert) is held Dec. 19, at 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Covering a wide range of German music to celebrate this mid-winter holiday, the Weihnachtskonzert features hymns, carols, and sacred music along with folk songs, popular favorites, and folklore. Whether it’s Christmas, the New Year, the winter Solstice, or the end of the Old Year, the history and legacy of German music in the winter is explored.
Address
St. Peter Catholic Church
518 E. DeWald Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46803
Parish / Community
Advent Service of Lessons and Carols
6:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
Follow the coming of the Light through the Old Testament to the Gospel of John in scripture and music.
Address
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1105 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Tuesday Dec 21
Diocesan-Sponsored
Belonging "OUR PARISH COMMUNITIES" Meeting: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
7:00pm-8:15pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
Connect with others interested in helping children and adults with disabilities engage in meaningful participation at Mass and in our parish communities
• Find out about Sacramental Preparation and the Celebration of Sacraments for children and adults with disabilities
• Start celebrating a Sensory-Friendly Mass at your parish
• Discuss ways to support individuals, parents, priests, parish staffs, catechists
• Learn about the need for accessibility/accommodations and resources available
Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. To get the link (new each month) or to get in touch with Allison in the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, please call 260.399.1452 or email [email protected]
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
zoom meeting
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Wednesday Dec 22
Diocesan-Sponsored
Online NFP support group
9:00pm-9:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free of charge
Are you looking for some support and fellowship in using natural family planning? Join our monthly online support group for NFP users in the diocese! We meet over Zoom on the 4th Wednesday evening of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 PM Eastern Time. Our next gathering will take place on Wednesday, December 22nd. Email Caty at [email protected] for the Zoom meeting link and passcode. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Address
Online over Zoom
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 S. Clinton Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Friday Dec 24
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord! (This special Christmas episode will also air on The CatholicTV Network Christmas Eve at 8:30 a.m. and Christmas Day at 6:30 a.m. All times 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 freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, 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 programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Christ The King Catholic Church in South Bend.)
Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas!
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
4:00pm-5:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
Updated 12-20: The originally-scheduled Christmas Day interpreter for the deaf has been rescheduled for Christmas Eve at 4 p.m.
An interpreter for the deaf will be present for the Christmas Eve Mass on Friday, December 24 at the 4 p.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 partner to offer interpreters at special Feast Masses in addition to the regularly scheduled 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: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Children's Mass of Christmas Eve
5:00pm-6:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Children’s Mass of Christmas Eve, where children present the Gospel. Mass begins at 5 p.m.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee Street
Angola Indiana, 46703
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of Christmas Eve
8:00pm-9:00pm
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Mass of Christmas Eve at St. Paul Chapel will begin at 8:00 PM with the choir starting at 7:30 PM.
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Mass / Liturgy
Christmas night Mass Festival of Carols event
9:30pm-11:00pm
Angola
Cost: No cost
Festival of Carols begins at 9:30 p.m. featuring soloists and St. Anthony Choir. Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 10 p.m.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Saturday Dec 25
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of Christmas Day
9:00am-10:00am
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Mass of Christmas Day at St. Paul Chapel in Clear Lake will begin at 9:00 AM
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of Christmas Day
10:00am-11:00am
Angola
Cost: No cost
Mass of Christmas Day will begin at 10 a.m, on Christmas morning. Come and experience the joy of Christmas with us.
Website: https://www.stanthonyangola.com/
Address
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
700 W Maumee St.
Angola Indiana, 46703
Sunday Dec 26
Mass / Liturgy
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Episode
12:00am-12:00am
Cost: free
Please join us for a free, 30 minute Children’s Liturgy of the Word video for the Feast of the Holy Family! (Our videos also air on The CatholicTV Network 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 freehand faith-based drawings or free weekly Kids’ Liturgy coloring page, 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 programs across the globe are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (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
Address
CatholicTV or YouTube (see link above)
Indiana,
Mass / Liturgy
Mass interpreted for the Deaf (SB)
11:00am-12:00pm
South Bend
Cost: free
An interpreter for the deaf will be present Sunday, December 26 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/belonging
Address
St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami Street
South Bend Indiana, 46613
Mass / Liturgy
Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent, FW
1:30pm-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A Sensory-Friendly Mass will be celebrated every Sunday at 1:30pm. Parishioners of St. Vincent and non-parishioners are welcome. A Sensory-Friendly Mass provides a welcoming and safe environment 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 and caregivers. This Mass offers special accommodations like low lights, no bells or music (singing or instrumental), no incense and a short homily. Feel free to contact Allison Sturm at 260.399.1452 or [email protected] with questions.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.wixsite.com/disabilities
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1502 East Wallen Road
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46825
Monday Dec 27
Diocesan-Sponsored
Cupertino Classic
6:30pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: FREE
Mark your calendars! The priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are getting ready to face off once again in the annual Cupertino Classic Basketball Game for Vocations. This event is open to the public, free, and a way to come together as Catholic faithful. Come celebrate the vocation to Christ’s Holy Priesthood and gather as a diocesan community.
Pregame Prayer
USF St. Francis Chapel, located at the heart of campus
Mass at 3:45 p.m.
Adoration following Mass until Hutzell doors open at 6 p.m.
Gametime
USF Hutzell Athletic Center
1001 Leesburg Rd, Fort Wayne
Doors Open at 6 p.m.
Tip-off at 6:30 p.m.
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/cupertino/
Friday Dec 31
Mass / Liturgy
Mass of New Year's Eve
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fremont
Cost: No cost
Mass of New Year’s Eve will take place at St. Paul’s Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana at 7:00 PM
Website: https://www.stpaulcatholicchapel.org
Address
St. Paul Catholic Chapel in Clear Lake, Indiana
8780 E 700 N
Fremont Indiana, 46737
11:00pm-12:00am
Fort Wayne
Our Lady of Good Hope will have Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament beginning at 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. During this time, the rosary will be prayed and there there will be time for silent adoration. Benediction will close the Holy Hour as we bring in the New Year of Jan. 1, 2022. This will be immediately followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This will all occur under candlelight. There is no better place to say, “Happy New Year” than in front of Jesus.
