Bulletin Board For June 19

General Interest

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.

Information Session on Advance Care Planning, 6:30-7:30, June 22, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; session will help participants plan their medical choices and their benefits and risks; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0198 or email rrexing@mhhcc.org.

Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m.-noon, June 23, Alzheimer’s Association Office, 701 N. Weinbach Ave. Suite 510, Evansville; discussion designed for people with Alzheimer’s Disease on what you need to know, what you need to plan, what you can do to develop and work with your care team, where you can get help; $5 donation suggested, registration required by calling 800-272-3900.

St. Boniface Organ Concert, 7 p.m., July 2, St. Boniface, Evansville; free concert by Karen Schneider-Kirner, organist and choir director at the University of Notre Dame on recently upgraded pipe organ; Schneider-Kirner along Ann Nagy and the St. Boniface choir will present concert of hymns and patriotic music.

New Mass Times at Good Shepherd and St. Theresa, Evansville, 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.

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.

Class

Songshine, 1:20-2:30 P.M., every Tuesday through Aug. 18, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Evansville; vocal therapy program open to those whose voice has been affected by Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, other neurological disorders, weakened by age; call 812-598-8332 for more information.

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Community Senior Bingo and Mass, breakfast buffet and bingo 9:30 a.m. in auditorium, Mass 11 a.m. in chapel, second Tuesday of each month, University Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), Evansville; must be at least 65 to participate; please call 812-464-3607 to reserve a spot, space is limited.

Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, 8 a.m., Tuesdays and Fridays, 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

Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, pick up 11 a.m.-1 p.m., June 20, corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab; pre orders email wevrard69@wowway.com or call parish office at 812-477-8923; sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.

St. Clement Parish Annual Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., June 26, 7 a.m.-noon, June 27 in air-conditioned parish social hall, 422 E. Sycamore St., Boonville; clothes, furniture, household items, toys; cash only.

German Night, 5-11 p.m., June 26, St. Philip, Posey County; $4 admission, $9 admission includes meal of bratwurst, pig knuckle or fried chicken; beer and wine sold separately “Under the Stars” or indoors; German music by the Rhine Valley Brass Band followed by Better than Nothin’; for more information call Angie at the parish office at 812-985-2275 or Greg at 812-305-4339; must be 21 years old to enter.

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.

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.

Retreat

“Consecrated Life: Blessed and Broken” Retreat for Women Religious, July 12-18, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $450 includes meals and accommodations, $275/commuters; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; for a brochure and more information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org.

Spiritual Growth

Men’s Bible Study, Father Benny Chacko will begin a new men’s Bible study in August at Good Shepherd, Evansville; if interested contact the parish office at 812-477-5405 or sign up on sheet on narthex table.

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m. Mass, Aug. 9, St. Mary, Huntingburg; Father Biju Thomas 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/.

Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Men, Oct. 3-4, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all men in the Diocese of Evansville; for more information or to register contact Pedro Mendez at 812-316-1256; sponsored by the Diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry. (Cristo Renueva Su Parroquia en español para hombres en el Sarto Retreat Center.)

Providence Associate Application Process, applications are being accepted by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for associates through June 30; open to women and men of faith ages 18 years or older who would like to walk with the Sisters of Providence sharing in their mission of love, mercy and justice; orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-woods required; no cost; for more information call Debbie Dillow at 317-994-6821 or email ddillow@spsmw.org.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, next meeting is July 1, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; group allows caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; 812-996-5780.

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 St., 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.

Trips/Pilgrimages

St. Louis Cardinals Bus Trip, 7:30 a.m. leave St. Mary, Evansville, July 19, game against New York Mets begins 1:15 p.m.; $75/ticket; stop in Mt. Vernon, Ill. for a breakfast buffet around 9 a.m., your expense; for reservations or questions call Deacon Dennis Russell or Lee Griggs at 812-425-1577, ext. 209.

Vacation Bible Schools

St. John the Evangelist Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon, June 22-26, St. John the Evangelist, Daylight; theme is “Cathletics: Training to be Champions for Christ”; week includes faith lessons taught by visiting Dominican sisters, acting out a mini-Mass, photos of children dressed as a priest or nun, outdoor activities; Friday Mass followed by outdoor fun and Kona Ice; open to children ages 4-12; $15/one child, $30/two children, $40/three or more children; registration forms available at St. John’s Church in the commons or on website at www.catholicdaylight.org; for more information or questions contact Mandy at mando9259@yahoo.com.

St. Peter Vacation Bible School, 6-8 p.m., July 12-16, St. Peter, Montgomery; program will focus on training kids in the Word of God with teachings on two greatest commandments, ten commandments, beatitudes, Fruits of the Spirit, evangelization; those interested in volunteering call or text Lindsey Fuhs at 812-486-6902.

Youth/Young Adult

Discovering the Shoulders of Faith We Stand On, 4-7:30 p.m., July 1, St. John Campus of Sts. Mary and John Parish, 617 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville; program geared especially for African American youth explores what it means to be a young black Catholic and includes guest speakers, discussion, Mass, community meal; all area youth ages 12-18 are welcome; call 812-425-1577 or email mjoyce@evdio.org to register; program is sponsored by the National Black and Indian Mission Office.

“Tech It Easy” Day Camp, July 13-16, Memorial High School Media Center; open to students in grades 3-12 who are receiving resource services in diocesan schools; day camp will introduce students to assistive technology in a fun summer-time atmosphere that will inspire them to utilize software applications for success educationally and in life; activities include games, scavenger hunts, snack times; instruction will be conducted by Catholic school resource teachers and area technology specialist; technology devices and software provided; to register call 812-760-4115 or email bwilliamson@evdio.org; limited enrollment.

TEC Retreat Weekends, weekends begin 10 a.m. Sat. and end 5 p.m. Monday, July 25-27 and Nov. 14-16, St. Mary, Ireland; open to those starting their junior year of high school through college age; weekend is filled with talks, group discussions, personal reflection, recreation, live music; apply early to avoid waiting list; for more information or to register go to www.switec.org.