Bulletin Board For May 22
General Interest
Special Spanish Commemoration Mass for Archbishop Oscar Romero, 2 p.m., May 23, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; gather at Event Hall at 1 p.m. 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.
Father Bill Wargel Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration, noon Mass followed by reception, May 24, Holy Redeemer Parish, Evansville; in honor and celebration of Fr. Wargel’s 50 years as a priest; RSVP to Rose Mary Wargel at rmrw@wargl.com or call 502-456-1859.
Memorial Day Service, 10 a.m., May 25, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery mausoleum chapel; to honor all deceased veterans who are buried in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Evening of Adoration, 7 p.m., May 29, Holy Cross, Fort Branch; evening of adoration in celebration of the ordination to the Diaconate of Tyler Tenbarge on May 30.
Ordination to the Diaconate, 10 a.m., May 30, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Diocese of Evansville seminarian Tyler Tenbarge will be ordained to the diaconate.
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; School Open House and reception after 8 a.m. Mass until noon; everyone invited.
Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5:30-7 p.m., June 2, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; ”Contemplative Dialogue: Response to Tolerant Oppression” led by Ursuline Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan; $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.
Renee Bondi Concert, 7 p.m., June 3, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; left a quadriplegic after a freak fall doctors said she would never sing again but her voice returned and she has recorded six inspirational albums and has appeared on radio and television sharing how God is faithful even in times of tragedy; no admission but free will offering accepted to benefit Family Scholar House, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand.
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: Good Shepherd, 4:30 p.m., Sat., 7 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday; St. Theresa, 9 a.m., Sunday.
Corpus Christi Procession, June 7, noon adoration at Christ the King, Evansville, 2 p.m. procession to St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; opportunity for confession and personal prayer at Cathedral, 4:30 p.m. Vespers celebrated by Bishop Charles C. Thompson.
St. Ferdinand 175th Anniversary Mass, 9:30 a.m., June 14, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; celebrant is Bishop Charles C. Thompson; following Mass a dinner of fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, dressing, sweet and sour slaw, rolls, beverage, dessert will be served in the Ferdinand Community Center; $15/ages 11 and up, $10/ages 4 to 10, no charge for children under 3; tickets sold after all Masses May 2-3 and May 9-10, at the parish office between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri., at Ferdinand branches of German American and Old National Banks, deadline to buy tickets is May 24; for more information call the parish office at 812-367-1212.
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.
Patriotic Rosary, 9:30 a.m., every Wednesday, on the square in Loogootee; booklets provided; bring a lawn chair if desired.
Classes
Alzheimer’s Association: Legal and Financial Planning Workshop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., May 28, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Suite 510, Evansville; for family caregivers who want to know more about legal and financial issues when putting a plan into place to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s; guest speakers are elder law attorney and financial advisor; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; $5 donation suggested.
Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., June 3, Board Conference Room B/C Memorial Hospital, Jasper; focus on various aspects of breastfeeding; recommended that both mother and support person attend; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise $15; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.
Alpaca Training and Handling Series, 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, June 3-24, White Violet Farm Alpacas, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Terre Haute; learn showmanship, halter training, restraint and handling, trail and obstacle training; $15/session, $50/four-part series; for more information call 812-535-2932.
Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, June 10, Community Classroom Memorial Hospital Southside Offices, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; fee $65/person, limited class size; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, June 11-25, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; attendance in the seventh month of pregnancy is recommended; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Childbirth Refresher Class, 6:30-9 p.m., June 11, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and delivery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $15; for more information or to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
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.
St. Anthony Low Impact Exercise Classes, 1 p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., St. Anthony gym, Evansville.
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Low Impact Aerobic Workout, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; wear comfortable shoes and clothing; check with doctor.
Fundraisers
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.
Eighth Annual Grillin’ & Chillin’ Outdoor Party, 8 a.m. 5K Run and Leisure Walk followed by a free happy hour; 3-7 p.m. cruise-in registration, 7:30 p.m. awards presentation, 8 p.m. live music, June 6, St. Wendel Church, St. Wendel; theme is “Party Under the Stars”; German bologna, bratwurst, hamburgers, smoked chicken, ice cream, beverages available; sponsored by St. Wendel Men’s Club.
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.
Campaign for Daughters of Charity Prayer Garden at St. Mary’s Medical Center, a gift of $100 will purchase a commemorative brick to be used in the new prayer garden currently under construction next to St. Mary’s Chapel; three lines of text with 14 charters per line including spaces can be inscribed; to purchase a brick contact Debbie Boyer at 812-485-4986 or by email at dboyer@stmarys.org; for more information visit www.stmarys.org/foundation.
Health
Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision June Dates, 8-11 a.m., June 3, 10 and 13, St. Mary’s Breast Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 11 at office of Dr. McGinnis, Rockport, June 23 at Dale United Methodist Church, Dale, June 24, St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, Boonville, June 25 at Patoka Family Healthcare, English, June 30 at Oak Grove General Baptist Church, Oakland City; screenings include mobile digital mammograms, breast exams, education about breast health; to make an appointment, for eligibility requirements or for more information, call 877-580-3883 or 812-485-5723.
Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., June 5, Memorial Hospital Community Classroom Southside Office, Jasper; cholesterol and blood glucose checked via finger stick; 12-hour fast required, must be 18 or older; $25/person paid at screening; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings.
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.
Spiritual Growth
Lady of Lourdes Grotto Tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, May 24 and 31, 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/.
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.
Vacation Bible School
St. Philip Vacation Bible School, 8:30-noon, June 8-12, St. Philip, Posey County; theme is “A Radical Ride on the Wings of Prayer”; open to pre-school through incoming 5th grade students; free to attend and all are welcome with pre-registration; register at saintphillipchurch.net or email stphilipbibleschool@gmail.com; for volunteer opportunities call Sharon Shumate at 812-470-9378.
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.
