Saturday
Nov 02
Most Precious Blood Rosary Society Christmas Craft Show
The Rosary Society at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church is hosting their annual Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school gym, 1529 Barthold (the corner of Spring and Barthold) and is wheelchair accessible. Find unique hand crafted items, home business vendors, baked goods, raffle opportunities and breakfast and lunch options. Come visit one of the friendliest craft shows in the area and start your holiday shopping early. Tables are still available for rent at $25 for an 8 ft. standard sized table. Contact Ann at 260-579-2895 with any questions or for more information.
Snowflake Bazaar & Bake Sale
St. Mary Catholic Church, 903 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, In 46750 will host a Snowflake Bazaar and Bake Sale November 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and November 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Vendors will sell pottery, Christmas crafts, crocheted items, blankets, woodworking, jewelry, hair accessories, Fr. Solanus Casey book and memorabilia, etc. Bake Sale is all donations from the Catholic Community. Lunch will be hosted by the Rosary Sodality. Homemade chili, potato and ham and bean soup. Sandwiches, Hot dogs, nachos and homemade apple dumplings. Contact Lisa Leist at the Parish Office 260-356-4398
Snowflake Bazaar
St. Aloysius Craft Show
Join us for our 4th annual St. Aloysius Holiday Craft Show! We will have lots of handmade arts and crafts made by our talented local vendors, delicious food, coffee, baked goods and more. Get your holiday shopping done for friends and family and get some items for yourself!
Encountering the Beloved: A Retreat for Married Couples
Encountering the Beloved: A Retreat for Married Couples
led by Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett will be Saturday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center.
Amid the many demands of family life, work and community, Christian couples need to retreat from time to time in order to refocus on their primary relationships with each other and with the Lord. Join Deacon Fred and Lisa Everett for a daylong retreat for married couples at the beautiful Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center in Plymouth on Saturday, November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. This retreat will be a time encounter Christ and each other more deeply, to heal from past disappointments, and to be refreshed in continuing to follow the Lord’s call. “Encountering the Beloved” will include talks, couple conversation time, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, fellowship and fun. The retreat will conclude with a catered, candlelight dinner and a renewal of commitment. For more information and/or to register, please visit https://diocesefwsb.org/married.
All Souls Day Mass
Plenary Indulgence Offered
For the convenience of the faithful in obtaining this indulgence, Mass will be offered at Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne on All Soul’s Day, November 2, at noon with Father Tyrell Alles, O.S.B., St. Louis Besancon, and Father Tom Shoemaker, St. Charles.
Father Matthew Coonan will also offer a Spanish Mass at 1:30 p.m.
If the weather is inclement, the Mass will be held in the Resurrection Chapel.
Additional Masses:
November 4, Father Emmanuel Abuh, at St. Jude, 3 p.m.
November 6, Father Bartholomew Okorie, at St. Peter and St. Mary, 1 p.m.
November 7, Father Francis Chukwuma, at Most Precious Blood, 11 a.m.
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, November 2, at the 4pm Vigil 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 these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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.
Sunday
Nov 03
Snowflake Bazaar & Bake Sale
St. Mary Catholic Church, 903 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, In 46750 will host a Snowflake Bazaar and Bake Sale November 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and November 3, from 9 a.m. to noon. Vendors will sell pottery, Christmas crafts, crocheted items, blankets, woodworking, jewelry, hair accessories, Fr. Solanus Casey book and memorabilia, etc. Bake Sale is all donations from the Catholic Community. Lunch will be hosted by the Rosary Sodality. Homemade chili, potato and ham and bean soup. Sandwiches, Hot dogs, nachos and homemade apple dumplings. Contact Lisa Leist at the Parish Office 260-356-4398
Saint Joseph High School Open House
The Saint Joseph High School Open House this year takes place on Sunday, November 3 from 1-3 p.m. at the school, 453 N. Notre Dame Ave. Meet faculty, experience a student-guided school tour, and explore the extracurricular opportunities available to students. Visit https://www.saintjoehigh.com/admissions for more information.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free 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. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
40 Days for Life Closing Rally
Join Right to Life of Northeast Indiana on Sunday, November 3, at 2 p.m. in front of Planned Parenthood for a brief prayer and message to end our 40 Days for Life fall campaign. Planned Parenthood is located at 2930 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. Parking is available at the Right to Life office on 3106 Lake Ave.
For more info please visit www.ichooselife.org/40days or call 260-471-1849.
Tuesday
Nov 05
Little Flower Holy Hour for Vocations
Please join on the first Tuesday of the month for the Little Flower Holy Hour for vocations at 7pm at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Chapel, located next the the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Each month the Holy Hour for vocations will be led by a different presider. This month the presider will be Fr. Michael Ammer, pastor of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel. Please join us as we pray for vocations.
Thursday
Nov 07
Bishop Luers High School Open House
Bishop Luers is hosting an annual Open House for prospective students and families (all grades are welcome). Meet teachers, students, coaches and administrators while learning more about all Bishop Luers High School has to offer. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the school and see the show choir practicing. Entrance is through the gym doors (#7 or #8); arrive anytime as there is no formal presentation. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to visit and become part of the Bishop Luers family! Experience Luers Spirit!
Questions? Contact Jenny Andorfer, Director of Admissions, at [email protected].
Friday
Nov 08
ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY
The Our Lady of Hungary Holy Name Society in South Bend, is planning an ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY on Friday, November 8, 2024 4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m. (or until fish runs out). Includes Fish, Baked Potato, Variety of Salads, Macaroni & Cheese, Bread and Ice Cream.
$15.00 Adult Dinner | $10.00 children 5-12 | under 5 free!
Tickets at the door. Carry outs available for $15.00!
PLACE:
Our Lady of Hungary School Gym
735 W. Calvert
South Bend, IN 46613
WEBSITE:
https://ourladyofhungary.org/event/our-lady-of-hungary-fish-fry-11_8/#fish
TIME:
Friday, November 8, 2024
4:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
COST:
$15.00 Adult Dinner
$10.00 children 5-12, under 5 free
Carry out available for $15.00
Sunday
Nov 10
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, November 10, at the 11am 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 these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free 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. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Wednesday
Nov 13
PRAISE NIGHT
Join Immaculate Conception Church, 500 East Seventh Street, for an evening of live spiritual music from 7-8:30 p.m. Free Admission!
Friday
Nov 15
Turkey Bingo Night
Saint Joseph School, 2213 Brooklyn Ave., will host a night of bingo on Friday, November 15, from 6:30-9 p.m. Games are $1 per board. Prizes include turkeys, gift cards, and a special Thanksgiving host basket. Food is also available for purchase.
Saturday
Nov 16
St. Matthew Holiday Craft Bazaar
Corpus Christi School 43rd Holiday Bazaar
Sunday
Nov 17
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, November 17, at the 11am 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 these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free 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. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Friday
Nov 22
Summit Awakening 10
Summit Awakening is a Catholic retreat held twice per year (early summer and late fall) that creates an opportunity in which students can become more fully awakened to the ever-present love of God. Summit Awakening encourages self-reflection and meaningful connections by allowing students to step-out of their normal routines for a weekend of prayer. During the retreat, there are talks given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect and share with small groups, and lots of fun to be had! The Sacraments will be offered so prepare yourself for an immersive weekend into your faith life!
Concert of Music for Clarinet and Organ: Unknown Soundscapes from Central Europe
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, will host a concert of music for organ and clarinet on On Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. Unknown Soundscapes from Central Europe, by Polish artists Waclaw Golonka, Professor of Organ at the Academy of Music in Krakow, and Wojceich Kwiatek, clarinetist and director of the Polish National Wind Ensemble. Music from the earliest sources up to present day will be presented, including a Guilmant Organ Sonata Finale. Freewill offering. Family friendly and appropriate for all ages. On Saturday, November 23, from 9:30-11 a.m., they will offer a masterclass on the music presented at the concert. Sponsored by the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
Saturday
Nov 23
Summit Awakening 10
Summit Awakening is a Catholic retreat held twice per year (early summer and late fall) that creates an opportunity in which students can become more fully awakened to the ever-present love of God. Summit Awakening encourages self-reflection and meaningful connections by allowing students to step-out of their normal routines for a weekend of prayer. During the retreat, there are talks given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect and share with small groups, and lots of fun to be had! The Sacraments will be offered so prepare yourself for an immersive weekend into your faith life!
Concert of Music for Organ and Clarinet from Central Europe
Guest musicians from Poland Dr. Waclaw Golonka, organist and Professor at the Krakow Academy of Music, and Wojceich Kwiatek, clarinetist and conductor of the Polish National Wind Ensemble, will present a pre-concert lecture Saturday, November 23, at 6 p.m. at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto on the St. Mary’s College Campus, followed by a concert of seldom heard music for these instruments from earliest sources to the present day. An organ solo work by French composer Guilmant will also be included. Handicap accessible and open to all ages!
Sunday
Nov 24
Summit Awakening 10
Summit Awakening is a Catholic retreat held twice per year (early summer and late fall) that creates an opportunity in which students can become more fully awakened to the ever-present love of God. Summit Awakening encourages self-reflection and meaningful connections by allowing students to step-out of their normal routines for a weekend of prayer. During the retreat, there are talks given by students, opportunities to pray, reflect and share with small groups, and lots of fun to be had! The Sacraments will be offered so prepare yourself for an immersive weekend into your faith life!
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Sunday morning, November 24, at the 11am 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 these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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.
Sensory Friendly Mass in Fort Wayne
This weekly Sunday 1:30 pm Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. Vincent’s provides a safe, comfortable, and stigma-free 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. To find out more information about this Mass at St. Vincent or if you are interested in offering a sensory-friendly Mass at your parish, please contact Allison Sturm at [email protected] or 260.399.1452.
Monday
Nov 25
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Nov 26
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Nov 27
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Nov 28
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Nov 29
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Nov 30
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Our Lady of Hungary Holiday Craft Bazaar
The Our Lady of Hungary Parish is having their annual Holiday Craft Bazaar, Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. at Our Lady of Hungary School Gym, located at 735 W. Calvert St. Arts and crafts by local artisans, a cookie walk, piggy raffles and a 50/50 raffle will be offered. Lunch will be available and handicap accessible. Admission is one voluntary non-perishable food donation for the St. Vincent DePaul Society Food Bank. For more information or vendor space, call Edie Leemreis at 574-289-2143.
Mass Interpreted for the Deaf in South Bend
An interpreted for the deaf will be present this Saturday evening, November 30, at the 4pm Vigil 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 these Masses:
• 1st Sunday of the month: 4pm Saturday evening
• 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sundays on the month: 11am Sunday morning
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.
Sunday
Dec 01
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Dec 02
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Dec 03
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Dec 04
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Dec 05
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Dec 06
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Dec 07
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Dec 08
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Dec 09
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Dec 10
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Dec 11
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Dec 12
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Dec 13
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Dec 14
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Dec 15
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Dec 16
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Dec 17
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Dec 18
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Dec 19
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Dec 20
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Dec 21
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Dec 22
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Dec 23
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Dec 24
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Dec 25
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Dec 26
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Dec 27
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Dec 28
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Dec 29
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Dec 30
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Dec 31
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Jan 01
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Jan 02
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Jan 03
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Jan 04
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Jan 05
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Monday
Jan 06
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Tuesday
Jan 07
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Wednesday
Jan 08
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Thursday
Jan 09
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Friday
Jan 10
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Saturday
Jan 11
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Sunday
Jan 12
Worlwide Nativity Sets Exhibit
Secretariat for Communications
915 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
P.O. Box 390 Fort Wayne, IN 46801
The Secretariat for Communications of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is responsible for spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ to Catholics, the surrounding community, and the secular media. The Communications Office acts as a media liaison for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.