Bulletin Board For May 15

General Interest

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.

Special Spanish Commemoration Mass for Archbishop Oscar Romero, 2 p.m., May 23, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; gather at Event Hall at 1 and process to monastery church at 1:30 p.m.; pot-luck meal after Mass held at the Event Hall, attendees are asked to bring a covered dish to share.

Memorial Day Service, 10 a.m., May 25, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery mausoleum chapel; honor all deceased veterans who are buried in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Father Bill Wargel Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, noon Mass followed by reception, May 24, Holy Redeemer Parish, Evansville, in honor and celebration of Father Wargel’s 50 years as a priest; RSVP to Rose Mary Wargel at rmrw@wargl.com or call 502-456-1859.

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.

New Mass Times at Good Shepherd and St. Theresa, Evansville, beginning the weekend of June 6-7, new Mass times for the linked parishes of Good Shepherd and St. Theresa will be: Sat., 4:30 p.m., Good Shepherd; Sun., 7 a.m., Good Shepherd; Sun, 9 a.m. St. Theresa; Sun., 10:30 a.m., Good Shepherd.

Corpus Christi Procession, after the 9:30 a.m. Mass, June 7, St. Ferdinand Parish, Ferdinand, will include liturgical music and prayer with the Holy Sacrament carried under a canopy.

Free Family Event - Celebrating Fathers, food, music, activities 7-8:30 p.m., speakers and movie 8:30 p.m., June 19, League Stadium, Huntingburg; a celebration to honor and promote the role of all fathers; speakers Senator Mark Messmer and Kelly Murphy; movie “When the Game Stands Tall”; music including the Celebration Singers and local groups; door prizes; sponsored by areas churches, businesses and organizations; for more information call 812-630-8933.

Sixteenth Annual Mass with Polka Music, 6 p.m., Saturday, June 20 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday, June 21, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Polka Mass will be celebrated during the Summerfest weekend, singing will begin 30 minutes before Masses; everyone welcome.

Fertility Care Program, private introductory and follow-up sessions that provide couples with details of natural family planning using The Creighton Model that follows the moral teachings of the Catholic Church; program fee is $25, $20 for materials; for more information call 812-996-8428 or 800-852-7279, ext. 8428.

Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist Father Donald Dilger; Latin-English missalettes provided.

Classes/Workshops

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 28, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach Ave, Suite 510, Evansville; workshop designed for family caregivers to learn about legal and financial planning for those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease; $5 suggested donation; to register call 800-272-3900 or email infoky-in@alz.org.

Diabetes Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, Outsmarting Diabetes, four-hour class, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon or two, two-hour classes, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., program teaches participants how to control diabetes, physician’s referral required; Outsmarting Pre-Diabetes, first Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 p.m. or second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m., focuses on diabetes prevention plan, $20/class; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.

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2015 Wisdom Days, Oct. 26, Dubois County, Huntingburg Event Center; Nov. 2, Vincennes, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University; Nov. 9, Evansville, St. John the Evangelist gym, Daylight; day is free to seniors and includes lunch, speakers, attendance prizes and a visit from Bishop Charles C. Thompson; free will offering is appreciated; registration for all events is required as space is limited; sponsored by Catholic Charities; for more information visit http://www.charitiesevv.org/wisdom-days.html.

Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Fridays during the school year, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Fundraisers

Scott Will Benefit Dance and Auction, 7-11 p.m., May 16, Ryves Hall, St. Agnes Campus, Evansville; evening will include beer snacks, music, cash bar, Chance Silent and Live auctions; tickets $15/person, call Chris Will at 812-598-1017 or Jeanne Mesker at 812-985-9961 for tickets; proceeds will be used to equip a vehicle with hand devices for Scott to drive; donations can be made at Old Nation Bank to the Scott Will Special Fund.

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.

Thirty-fifth Annual St. Mary’s Heritage Open, 6:30 a.m. continental breakfast, 7 a.m. morning golfers tee off, 11 a.m. lunch, 12:15 p.m. afternoon golfers tee off, 6 p.m. cocktails, dinner stations and awards presentation, June 8, Evansville Country Club, Evansville; tee times and sponsorships available; for more information or reservation call Brooke Wagner at 812-485-5850 or email brooke.wagner@stmarys.org; sponsored by St. Mary’s Foundation; proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Center for Children to expand behavioral health services.

Annual Rummage Sale, 4-8 p.m., June 12, 7 a.m-2 p.m., June 13, Resurrection School cafeteria, Evansville; $2 early shopper fee per adult on June 12 only, June 13 no shopper fee and 11 a.m. bag sale with bags provided; clothing, toys, household items, furniture, appliances, glassware, antiques; kuchens/$5 each.

Luncheon and Style Show, doors open 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m., style show noon, June 18, St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville; theme is “Raise the Roof in Style One Brick at a Time”; fashions provided by Wildflower; shop local vendors, boutiques and artisans; tickets $35 each, $240 table of eight; for tickets or more information call 812-425-3369, ext. 6 or 812-459-1432.

Hog Raffle Fundraiser, drawing June 28 after 9 a.m. Mass, St. Mary, Sullivan; need not be present to win; tickets $5/each, 5/$20; winner chooses cut package, parish will pay for processing; call parish office at 812-268-4088 for more information or tickets.

St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m.

Health

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., June 1, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; for information call 812-996-0626.

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 cooping mechanism for patients with cancer, program includes art materials and instructional book; sessions are free, group size is limited; next sessions are June 2 and 9; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.

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.

Spiritual Growth

Lady of Lourdes Grotto Tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays in May, St. Boniface, Evansville; grotto under St. Boniface Church, 418 North Wabash Ave., Evansville; memorabilia display new in 2015; tours led by volunteers on listed dates and time; private tours can be arranged by calling 812-625-0035; no charge; everyone welcome.

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/.

Spanish Emmaus Group, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Nativity, Evansville; approx. 30 people meet for dinner and a formation topic; call parish office at 812-476-7186 for more information.

Support Groups

Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.

Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Youth/Young Adult

Annual Picnic with the Bishop, gathering 4:30-5 p.m., Mass with Bishop Charles C. Thompson 5-5:45 p.m., presentations 5:45-6:30 p.m., food and fun 6:30 p.m.; May 27, St. John, Daylight; open to anyone who will be in high school in the Fall of 2015; contact your parish office or call 812-424-5536, ext. 230 or email Cathy Crowdus at ccrowdus@evdio.org with your reservation; RSVP by May 22.