Upcoming Events
Thursday Dec 01
Diocesan-Sponsored
Diocesan Youth Leadership Team Meeting
7:00pm-8:30pm
n/a
Address
Online
Indiana,
Diocesan-Sponsored
Home for the Holidays: Steps to Awaken Faith in our Adult Children
7:00pm-8:30pm
South Bend
Cost: free of charge
If you are concerned about an adult child who has strayed from the practice of the faith, you are not alone. Please join us for an Advent evening of hope and help co-sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry and Ablaze Mission. “Home for the Holidays: Steps to awaken faith in our adult children” will take place on Thursday, December 1st, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at St. Thérèse Little Flower Parish, 54191 Ironwood Rd., South Bend, on the lower level of the church in Payne Hall. The evening will include a presentation and discussion on steps to rekindle faith in young adults from Brandon Vogt’s book, “Return: How to Draw Your Child Back to the Church” and copies of the book will be available at no cost. Refreshments will be provided. The evening is free of charge, but we are asking people to register so that we know how many participants to expect. For more information and to register, please visit www.ablazemission.org/holidays.
Website: https://www.ablazemission.org/holidays
Address
St. Thérese, Little Flower parish (Payne Hall)
54191 Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Friday Dec 02
Parish / Community
Brookside Tours Featuring Crèches at the University of Saint Francis
12:00pm-6:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Freewill offering
There will be docent-led tours of decorated areas in Brookside featuring crèches for Christmas beginning Friday, Dec. 2. This is not a formal ticket event, but reservations are required. There are limited spots, so please make your reservation at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45acad2dabfcc25-brookside.
A freewill offering will be requested.
Website: https://www.sf.edu/christmas
Address
Brookside at University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Saturday Dec 03
Formation / Training
Called and Gifted Workshop
9:00am-3:30pm
Huntington
Cost: $30
The Called & Gifted workshop is a teaching team from the Catherine of Siena Institute in Colorado Springs who will offer an introductory Called & Gifted workshop, on Saturday, Dece. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Father Reider Auditorium at Huntington Catholic School in Huntington. Everyone is invited to participate. The workshop will cost $30 for those who are not parishioners of SS. Peter & Paul. This covers the cost of the Resource Guide you will receive and lunch that will be provided. To register or find out more, contact Drew Stuart at 260-224-0522 or [email protected] by November 3.
Address
Huntington Catholic School- Father Reider Auditorium
820 Cherry St,
Huntington Indiana, 46750
Fundraiser
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Craft Fair
9:00am-3:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $0
The sixth annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Craft Fair will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Only handmade items by fellow parishioners and the Fort Wayne community at large will be offered.
This event is a fundraiser for the MOMs group. It provides the means to take of care the members of this ministry and create fellowship opportunities through parish-wide events hosted by the ministry. In these ways the fair gives gifts to many throughout the entire year. Join us to kick off your Christmas season with a joyful bang!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/seaschristmascraftfair/about/?ref=page_internal
Address
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
10700 Aboite Center Rd
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46804
Formation / Training
Life Defenders Workshop
9:00am-12:00pm
Ft. Wayne
Cost: $5
St. Jude will host a life defenders workshop held on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Thad Hall, 2130 Pemberton Dr., with speaker Mike Spencer from RLNI.
This workshop is open to all ages from grade 7-adults.
Register and share with others that you think might be interested. It is an open event and not just limited to St. Jude parishioners. Cost is $5 and you register here or in person with your $5. https://www.ichooselife.org/resources/events/upcoming-events/life-defenders-workshop–fort-wayne
Address
St. Jude Catholic Church: Thad Hall
2130 Pemberton Dr.
Ft. Wayne Indiana, 46805
Parish / Community
Saint Nick Six
9:30am-10:30am
South Bend
Registration is open for the “coolest” St. Joe event of the year. The Saint Nick Six road race will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, at St. Joseph Grade School at 9:30 a.m. Join for the 6K run, 3K run/walk, and the “Run, Run Rudolph” for the youngest kids. Details and signup at http://www.stjoeparish.com/saintnicksix. Be sure to register by Nov. 11 to receive a race shirt.
Website: http://www.stjoeparish.com/saintnicksix
Address
St. Joseph Grade School
216 N. Hill St.
South Bend Indiana, 46617
Parish / Community
Breakfast with St. Nicholas
10:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: $10 per adult, $6 per child ages 2-12.
Bring family and friends for Breakfast with St. Nicholas while learning about his origins. Of course, St. Nicholas is the saint whose life forms the basis for our modern-day Santa Claus. This annual event, which features a buffet breakfast, storytime, crafts and games will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at usfstnicholas2022.eventbrite.com.
Website: https://usfstnicholas2021.eventbrite.com/
Address
USF Performing Arts Center Ballroom
431 W Berry St Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Sunday Dec 04
Fundraiser
Polish Dinner
11:00am-1:00pm
South Bend
Cost: $18.00
Drive thru Polish Dinner will be Sunday, Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hedwig Memorial Center, 331 S. Scott St. Meal ticket includes 1/2 a chicken, sausage, green beans, mashed potatoes, cabbage, and noodles.
Tickets can be purchased for $18 at the parish office or after the 4 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. Hedwig. Deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, Nov. 28.
Address
Hedwig Memorial Center
331 S. Scott Street
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Fundraiser
Lighting of the Lake and Living Nativity
5:30pm-7:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
The blessing of luminaries dedicated to those who are special will be at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4, at Mirror Lake. Immediately following the blessing, members of our University community will portray the Living Nativity. This special event honors the Christmas creche tradition begun by St. Francis in 1223, which reenacts the birth of Christ. End the evening with complimentary cookies and hot cocoa at Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center.
To place a luminary order contact Willie Romero at [email protected] or 260-399-8033.
Website: https://www.sf.edu/christmas
Address
Saint Francis Chapel and Mirror Lake
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Monday Dec 05
Mass / Liturgy
Elkhart County Catholic Advent Lessons and Carols
7:00pm-8:00pm
Elkhart
Gather at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 1108 S Main St., for seasonal music presented collaboratively by the music ministries of St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, St. Mary of the Annunciation, Bristol, and St. Vincent de Paul Elkhart. Admission is free!
Address
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
1108 S Main Street
Elkhart Indiana, 46516
Tuesday Dec 06
Diocesan-Sponsored
Little Flower Holy Hour
7:00pm-8:00pm
Fort Wayne
The Little Flower Holy Hour is sponsored by the Vocation Office. This monthly event is held from 7-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, sept-May at the Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel next to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. EAch month the Holy Hour is lead by a different priest or deacon and once a year by Bishop Rhoades. The Dec. 6 Holy Hour will be lead by Father Michael Ammer. Please join us in praying for vocations
Address
St. Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel
1139 S. Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Eucharistic Revival
Advent Taize Adoration
7:00pm-8:00pm
South Bend
All are invited to participate in Advent Taize Adoration on the Wednesdays of Advent at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Parish, 920 Wilber Street. Come for all or just part of the hour of Adoration. The sacrament of Reconciliation is also available during the holy hour.
Address
Holy Cross Parish
920 Wilber St.
South Bend Indiana, 46628
Wednesday Dec 07
Parish / Community
University Singers Christmas Concert at University of Saint Francis
7:00pm-8:30pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: Free
An annual Christmas concert will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 7-8:30 in the Saint Francis Chapel and feature traditional holiday favorites and sounds of the season, both old and new. The concert is free and open to the public.
Website: https://www.sf.edu/christmas
Address
St. Francis Chapel
2701 Spring Street
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46808
Thursday Dec 08
Diocesan-Sponsored
An Evening of Hope and Healing for those in a season of infertility
7:00pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: free of charge
If you are in a season of infertility, please join us for An Evening of Hope and Healing on Thursday, December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, at the Sacred Heart Parish Center at Notre Dame. We will begin with Mass in the chapel at 7:00 PM, followed by time to pray silently, to be prayed over by members of the prayer ministry team, or to speak with someone and be prayed over in private. The evening will end with fellowship and refreshments in the parish center dining room. Sponsored by Marriage & Family Ministry. For questions or more information, please contact Lisa Everett at [email protected].
Website: https://diocesefwsb.org/hope-for-the-journey/
Address
Sacred Heart Parish Center
100 Sacred Heart Parish Center
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Friday Dec 09
Parish / Community
Notre Dame Children's Choir Lessons and Carols Concert
6:30pm-7:30pm
Mishawaka
Cost: FREE
This annual Lessons and Carols Concert will feature three of our six children’s choirs, nearly one hundred children ages 5 to 10, performing works for Advent with scripture readings, prayers and congregational hymns in the beautiful Mishawaka church sanctuary of St. Bavo. All are welcome to this free concert, which is handicap accessible with plenty of parking in the rear or front of the church, as well as on the street.
Website: https://sma.nd.edu/
Address
St. Bavo's Catholic Church
511 W 7th St.
Mishawaka Indiana, 46544
Saturday Dec 10
Fundraiser
St. Michael's Altar Rosary Cookie Walk
8:00am-12:00pm
Plymouth
Cost: $4.00/lb
An assortment of homemade cookies will be for sale for $4 per pound on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 8 am. to noon at St. Michael’s School Cafeteria, 612 N Center St. All proceeds support St. Michael’s Altar Rosary Society and Parish.
Address
St. Michael's School Cafeteria
612 N Center Street
Plymouth Indiana, 46563
Parish / Community
Christmas with Sacred Music at Notre Dame
7:00pm-9:00pm
Notre Dame
Cost: FREE
Christmas with Sacred Music at Notre Dame celebrates the seasons of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany through the choral, organ, and vocal music of sacred music composers of Gregorian Chant to contemporary carols. Come hear the music of Vaughan Williams, Bach, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Whitacre, and more performed by the graduate students and faculty of Sacred Music at Notre Dame.
The evening features performances by SMND faculty Kola Owolabi, Stephen Lancaster, and Mark Doerries as well as Concordia Vocal Ensemble and the Notre Dame Children’s Choir. Organ prelude begins at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
This is a family friendly event
Website: https://sacredmusic.nd.edu/events/2022/12/10/christmas-with-sacred-music-at-notre-dame/
Address
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
101 Basilica Dr,
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Indiana, 46556
Sunday Dec 11
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 3rd Sunday of Advent/ Gaudete Sunday! 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.
Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Parish in South Bend.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
YouTube
Indiana,
Fundraiser
Breakfast with St. Nick
9:00am-12:30pm
South Bend
Cost: $6 children, $12 adults
St. Patrick Parish will host a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and eggs with gifts for children and a visit with St. Nick on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the gym. Cost is $6 for children, $12 adults, and $30 for large family.
Website: https://www.stpatricksb.org
Address
St. Patrick Parish Center Gym
312 S. Scott Street
South Bend Indiana, 46601
Parish / Community
'Our Lady of Guadalupe: Spain to America' Musical to be Performed
12:30pm-2:00pm
South Bend
Cost: Adults: $10.00; Children 12 & under $5.00; Taco Bar: Donation
“Our Lady of Guadalupe: Spain and America” is a musical theater production that traces the history Of Our Lady of Guadalupe Extremadura in Spain to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico.
A taco bar will be furnished by the Knights of Columbus.
Tickets: Adults $10 Children 12 & under $5.
Taco Bar: Free will Donation
This event will be held in the church’s Parish Center
Website: https://spanishrosestudio.com
Address
St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church
54191 N. Ironwood Rd.
South Bend Indiana, 46635
Saturday Dec 17
4:00pm-6:00pm
Fort Wayne
Most Precious Blood Rosary Society’s 2nd Annual Cookie Walk located in the school gym beginning Saturday, Dec. 17, from 4-6 p.m. and continuing Sunday, Dec. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon.
All cookies will be $5 per pound. You are welcome to bring your own containers, some will be available.
Hope to see you at the Cookie Walk.
Website: https://www.preciousblood.org
Sunday Dec 18
8:00am-12:00pm
Fort Wayne
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast following Sunday morning Mass’ at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Enjoy breakfast and be sure to say hello to our special guest for the young and old alike. The Most Precious Blood Rosary Society will be having their second annual Cookie Walk where you can purchase a variety of cookies for just $5 a pound. We hope to see you there.
Website: https://www.preciousblood.org
Fundraiser
Handel's Messiah Concert
7:00pm-8:00pm
Angola
Cost: $10
The Steuben County Festival Choir & Orchestra will present George Friderick Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. at T. Furth Center for the Performing Arts in Angola, 500 W Maumee. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.trineutickets.universitytickets.com.
Saturday 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 Christmas (the Nativity of the Lord)! 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.
Heidi and Mark Witte, co-producers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word, are parishioners at Holy Cross Catholic Parish in South Bend.
Website: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfg9euOFfmsu-xX7S2tCcNA
Address
YouTube
Indiana,
Tuesday Dec 27
Diocesan-Sponsored
Cupertino Classic
6:30pm-12:00am
The annual Cupertino Classic priests vs seminarians basketball game will take place on Tuesday, December 27 at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend. The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Join us for this great night of Catholic fellowship to encounter vocations and enjoy the game! All are invited to this free family-friendly event. Please pray for continued vocations to the priesthood. For more information, visit diocesefwsb.org/cupertino
Website: www.diocesefwsb.org/cupertino
Friday Dec 30
Diocesan-Sponsored
Christmas at the Diocesan Museum
10:00am-2:00pm
Fort Wayne
Cost: free
A holiday photo exhibit of different parish altars decorated for Christmas is now at the Diocesan Museum. The Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday thru Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Museum is located next to the Cathedral at 1103 S. Calhoun St., Fort Wayne. There is free parking available. Handicap entrance is on the south side of the building.
Address
Diocesan Museum
1103 S. Calhoun St.
Fort Wayne Indiana, 46802
Saturday Dec 31
11:00pm-1:00am
Fort Wayne
There is no better place to say, “Happy New Year” than in front of Jesus. Beginning at 11PM on December 31 at Our Lady of Good Hope, there will be Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament. 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 January 1, 2023.
This will be immediately followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
