Bulletin Board For April 24

General Interest

Information Session on Advance Care Planning, 6:30-7:30, April 27, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; free information session to help individuals know how to begin conversations concerning medical choices, benefits and risks when unable to make choices for oneself; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0198 or email rrexing@mhhcc.org.

Community Blood Drive, 7:30-11 a.m., April 30, St. Mary’s Manor Annex, Evansville; must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, be healthy, not have given blood in past 56 days and have proper identification to donate; to schedule a donation appointment call 800-733-27677.

Sisters Who Served in Civil War to be Honored, 1:30 p.m., May 2, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Cemetery; dedication of marker to honor seven Sisters of Providence who served at City Hospital in Indianapolis during the Civil War; Civil War re-enactors will also be present; for more information contact Jason Moon at 812-535-2810 or email jmoon@spsmw.org.

Wise Women in the Benedictine Tradition, 9:30-11:30 a.m., May 2, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; program takes a look at the lives of some wise women in the Benedictine tradition to discover what can be learned from them to apply to life today; $30/person; register by April 29 by calling 800-880-2777 or visiting www.thedome.org/programs.

Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5:30-7 p.m., May 5, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Can Leadership be Redeemed or Redeeming?” will be presented by Ursuline Amelia Stenger; $15 includes program and dinner; pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or visit Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; visit www.ursulinesmsj.org for a complete list of dates and topics.

Simply Soup Dinner, Mother Teresa Awards and Baby Quilt Auction, 5:30 p.m. doors open, 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. auction, May 7, St. John Parish Center, Daylight; tickets $25 each; for tickets, viewing quilts, absentee bidding visit www.charitiesevv.org or call 812-423-5456.

2015 Handicapped and Special Needs Fishing Tournament , 8 a.m. check-in, 8-11:30 a.m. fishing, 11-11:30 a.m. award ceremony, May 16, 1444 White Rd., Boonville; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 10257; for details go to  http://kofcfishing.homestead.com/index.html; watch video on https://youtu.be/5giR_9whg.

Three Special Evenings with John Michael Talbot, 7 p.m., May 18-20, St. John, Daylight; Christian music legend, best-selling author and television show host; no charge but free will offering collected; for more information call parish office at 812-867-3718.

Celebration of St. Theresa School Through the Years, 4:30 p.m. Mass, May 30, St. Theresa, Evansville, gathering of alumni and former parishioners for Mass followed by barbecue dinner; March 31, School Open House and reception after 8 a.m. Mass until noon; everyone invited.

Father Kenneth Betz Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, noon Mass followed by open house, May 31, Madden Hall, St. James, Haubstadt; in honor and celebration of Fr. Betz’s 50 years as a priest; everyone welcome.

Patriotic Rosary, 9:30 a.m., every Wednesday, on the square in Loogootee; booklets provided; bring a lawn chair if desired.

Classes/Workshops

Couples Social Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m., Mondays, April 27-June 1 East Coast Swing Level I; 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, April 28-June 2, Night Club Two-Step Level II; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays, May 1-June 5, West Coast Swing Level I; no classes week of May 24; St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; $65/couple, class size limited; to register call 812-485-5725; for more information visit stmarysepworth.com.

Financial Preparedness Class for New and Expectant Parents, 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 6, St. Mary’s Gift Conference Room, Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; topics include household financial planning, taxes and insurance, resources available for those needing assistance; no charge but registration required; call 812-485-6016 or go to stmarys.org and click on class or event tab to reserve a spot.

Well Balance Workshops, 6-7 p.m., May 6, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; May topic is “Eating on the Run” which will include how to eat healthier, barriers associated with lack of time, ways to overcome barriers with eating healthy options and portion control; $5/workshop; pre-register by calling 812-996-2439.

Spanish Classes, advanced classes, Mondays, 5 p.m.; beginner classed, Tues. and Wed., 5 p.m.; Nativity, Evansville; for more information call 812-476-7186.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center, Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); April 26, Fr. Godfrey Mullen; May 3, Father Jason Gries.

UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; food, fun, fellowship; April 27, senior appreciation night;  for more information contact Kristal at kr53@evansville.edu or call/text 812-760-8610.

Wednesday Night Faith Exploration, 4:30-6 p.m. study break at Jazzman’s, 6-7 p.m. dinner at Ridgway, 7-8:15 p.m. four-week movie series, “The New Evangelization” with Father Robert Barron at UE Newman Center, Evansville, April 28.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; April 29, Fr. Dusty Burns; May 6, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; call/text 812-760-8610 or email Kristel at kr53@evansville.edu for more information.

Dinners

St. Wendel Knights of St. John Mother’s Day Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., May 10, St. Wendel Knights of St. John Home, St. Wendel; serving fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, Coleslaw, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; for information call 812-963-6159.

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AARP Smart Driver Program, noon-4 p.m., April 30, The Gift Conference Room of the St. Mary’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Evansville; seniors will not be required to drive or take tests; attendees will learn how to adjust driving due to changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; $15/AARP members, $20/non-members; workbook and certificate included; to register or for more information call Mary Raley at 812-485-6827.

Fundraisers

Sixth Annual Scrapbooking Event to Benefit Autism Services, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 25, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; “Crop-Paper-Scissors” scrapbooking event includes variety of craft activities, make and takes, stamping cards, gift ideas, door prizes, silent auction and items for sale; $35 fee before April 17, $40 after includes lunch; for reservations call Kelly Shaw at 812-485-4419 or email Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.

Boy Scout Venture Crew 185 Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 26, Schnitzelbank, Jasper, drive through only (enter Hampton Inn drive); dinner options include ¼ white/dark chicken or BBQ pork, German Fries, baked beans, slaw or two brats, sauerkraut, German fries, slaw; all dinners $10 each; sponsored by Boy Scout Venture Crew 185, Holy Family, Jasper; proceeds to support the Venture Crew program.

St. Wendel Third Annual Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., May 15, 7 a.m.-noon, May 16; Friday shoppers pay double; $3 bag sale starting 10 a.m., May 16; cash only.

Get Moving at the Mount 5K Run/Walk, 7:15 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. walk, May 30, Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; register online now at ursulinesmsj.org/help-the-sisters/5k, $20 fee until May 1, $25 after; for more information contact Dan Heckel at 270-229-2007 or by email at dan.heckel@maplemount.org.

Health

Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and second Tuesday of each month; Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; using creative expression as a coping mechanism for patients with cancer, program includes art materials and instructional book; sessions are free, group size is limited; next sessions are May 5 and 12; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.

Monthly Mobile Digital Mammography, St. Mary’s West Side Connection, 2345 W. Franklin St., Evansville will offer free screenings for those who qualify; for more information or to schedule a screening call 812-402-6001.

Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper offers stroke screenings for those individuals who have risk factors for strokes; call 812-996-8550 to schedule a stroke screening; cost of screening is $40 cash or check; a physician order/referral is not required.

Bipolar Disorder, first and third Wednesday each month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Kempf Bipolar Wellness Center, Evansville; open to individuals and family members experiencing bipolar disorder; for more information or questions call Mental Health America at 812-426-2640.

Retreat

St. Ignatian Silent Retreat, June 5-7, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount Ky.; retreat will allow participants to dwell in the unchanging reality that we are loved just as we are; $180 includes meals and accommodations, 10 percent discount if fee is paid in full by May 5; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Reunions

Mount St. Joseph Academy or Junior College, May 16-17, Mount St. Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; Saturday includes registration 3-5 p.m., memory room, hospitality center, The Angela Oratory, supper, evening prayer; Sunday includes registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.,  breakfast with the Ursuline Sisters, alumnae association meeting, class photos, Mass at 11 a.m., awards banquet at 12:30 p.m.; for more information or to register call 270-229-2006 or e-mail alumnae.msj@maplemount.org.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m. Mass, June 7, Holy Family, Jasper; Father Noel Mueller is celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, Kim Kendall at 812-630-8933; for more information visit http://www.psci.net/blitzen/ or www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.

First Saturday Devotions, held the first Saturday of each month, 8-9 a.m., St. Boniface Grotto, Evansville; the Legion of Mary will lead the rosary with meditation; all are welcome to attend.

Perpetual Novena to St. Monica, every Wednesday following 6:30 p.m. Mass, Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, novena prayer to St Monica, benediction.

Support Groups

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families of “graduates” of the NICU, meetings are the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.

Care of the Caregiver Support Group, 7-8 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, Elizabeth Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; for more information call parish office at 812-490-1000.

Divorce Recovery Support Group, meets every Tuesday, 6:45 p.m., North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss 812-425-1625.

Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Hospital Resource Center, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman 812-476-7200.

Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.