Bulletin Board For July 17
General Interest
St. Mary’s Market Days 2015, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., every Thursday, July 16-Sept. 3, St. Mary’s Blvd. off Washington Ave.; local vendors offering homemade and homegrown items – fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and herbs, jewelry and crafts, honey.
Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage, 4-7 p.m., July 21, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach, Ste. 510, Evansville; learn practical answers to questions that arise in the early stage of Alzheimer’s; designed for family caregivers; $5 donation suggested; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.
Free Movie Friday at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., July 31, Assembly Hall, Ferdinand; movie, “Facing the Giants,” is about a high-school football team with six consecutive losing seasons whose coach finds that in order to succeed he must convince his team that there’s more to sports than fame and glory; popcorn and beverages will be provided; brief discussion time available after film; enter monastery and go to front desk for directions; for more information call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.
Retrouvaille, July 31, Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis; program provides the tools to help troubled marriages; weekend combined with a series of six to 12 post-weekend sessions over three months; for more information or to register contact Chuck and Janet Schooley at 317-489-6811, email register@Retroindy.com or visit website www.HelpOurMarriage.com.
2015 Wettlauf 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, race begins 8 a.m. ET, Aug. 1, corner of Ninth and Main St., Jasper; course covers well marked rolling, paved city streets, is policed, has water stations and mile splits; entry fee $15, until July 27, $20 thereafter, children under 12 may enter the race/walk for $10; for more information contact Carley Knapp at 812-481-2442; sponsored by the St. John Bosco Catholic Youth Ministries, Holy Trinity Catholic School and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center.
Retrouvaille Weekend, Aug. 21-23; weekend designed to help troubled marriages regain their health and spouses to uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together; for confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register call 270-683-1545, ext. 346, email satkv59@gmail.com, or visit www.retrouvaille.com.
Heartland Half Marathon and 5K, 7:30 a.m., Sept. 5, begins at Jasper Train Depot, Jasper; also Heartland Team Challenge is a four-person relay and Heartland Kids Fun Run and Festival; pre-registrants by Aug. 14 for both races will receive a technical shirt, first 500 half-marathoners to pre-register will also receive a special race gift; to register go to active.com or heartlandhalfmarathon.com; for more information visit the above websites or call 800-968-4578; sponsored by Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper.
Respect Life Celebration, Oct. 7, Mass, catered dinner and Spanish-language keynote presentation; Oct. 8, Mass, catered dinner and English-language keynote presentation; both events at Nativity, Evansville; keynote presenter is Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami; more details, including registration information, is forthcoming at http://www.charitiesevv.org/.
New Mass Times at Good Shepherd and St. Theresa, Evansville, new Mass times for the linked parishes of Good Shepherd and St. Theresa are Good Shepherd, 4:30 p.m., Sat., 7 and 10:30 a.m., Sunday; St. Theresa, 9 a.m., Sunday.
Classes/Workshop
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., August 4 and 11, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0626.
Seed Saving Workshop and Worm Composting, Aug. 6, Seed Saving Workshop, Aug. 13, Worm Composting; each workshop is 5-7 p.m. at White Violet Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; $15/per workshop, pre-registration required by calling 812-535-2932.
Songshine, 1:20-2:30 P.M., every Tuesday through Aug. 18, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Evansville; vocal therapy program open to those whose voices have been affected by Parkinson’s Disease, stroke, other neurological disorders, weakened by age; call 812-598-8332 for more information.
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, 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
St. Wendel Bierstube, 5 p.m. beer garden opens each night, July 16-18, St. Wendel, St. Wendel; 8 p.m.-midnight, July 16 music by Joe Greulich and the Haywire Band; 5 p.m. wholehog sausage or fried chicken dinners served, July 17 and 18, $9/adult, $4.50/kids, dine-in, carry-out, drive thru; 9 p.m-1 a.m., July 17 music by The Disappointments from Nashville; 6-8 p.m. music by Rhein Valley Brass Band in beer garden, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. music by Akacia, July 18; must be 21 to enter; admission $5; sponsored by Knights of St. John #282.
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, pick up 11 a.m.-1 p.m., July 18, 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.
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
Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., July 25, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; for more information call 812-996-0185.
Retreat
Yoga Retreat at the Woods, 6 p.m., July 31-11 a.m., Aug. 2, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, retreat will focus on incorporating the beauty of the surrounding natural world to help individual deepen their connection to themselves and their yoga practice; wide variety of yoga classes available; $100 fee includes all Sat. meals and Sun. breakfast; registration deadline is July 24; for more information or to register email rmorton@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2932.
Retreat in Daily Life, eight-month retreat focusing on everyday prayer for people of all faith traditions begins in October, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; retreat requires one hour a day for prayer, meet with group for an hour-and-a half once a week, meet twice a month with spiritual director; cost $60/month plus one-time fee of $40 for supplies; for more information or to register through Aug. 31 call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
Reunion
Rex Mundi Class of 1965, Oct. 3, Tropicana; fifty-year reunion; reservation forms and additional information will be mailed to class members; for more information contact Sylvia (Mayse) Koch at 812-963-6516 or Phyllis (Brune) Higgins at 812-626-6165.
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.
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.)
Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Women, Feb. 6-7, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all women 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 mujeres en el Sarto Retreat Center.)
Support Groups
Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd School cafeteria, Evansville; next meeting July 19; group for divorced or widowed led by Timmie Lingo; for more information call Evelyn at 812-476-4580 or Dorothy at 812-867-6185.
Celebrate Today, 6-8 p.m., July 27, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; July theme is “Cheering for Indianapolis Colts,” and attendees are invited to dress for the theme; light meal followed by fellowship and discussion of topics geared specifically toward people affected by cancer; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to pre-register by July 20, call 812-996-0626; program is funded by the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center and Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Check-In Time, 5-6 p.m., Aug. 5, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group for breastfeeding mothers includes weight checks for baby, mom-to-mom support, mom and baby transitions at home; no pre-registration required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events or call 812-996-0383.
S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
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.
Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, meets first Wednesday of month quarterly, noon-1 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, 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.
Cardiac Support Group, meets the second Wednesday of the month quarterly, next meeting is noon-1 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; provides educational and social opportunities for adults with heart disease and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.
Trip
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; limited seats available.
Vacation Bible School
Good Shepherd and St. Theresa Bible School, 8:15-11:45 a.m., July 27-31, St. Theresa Campus, Evansville; get ready for a powerful adventure when attendees scale the peaks of “Everest, Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power”; open to entire family from pre-school to adult; for more information contact Cindy Shoulders at 812-4775405 or by email at cshoulders@evdio.org; seeking adults and youth entering grade 7 and up to share their personal gifts, talents, faith and love of the Lord with Bible school children who will be scaling the peaks of Mt. Everest at Vacation Bible School this year; for more information or to sign up to help contact Cindy Shoulders at cshoulders@evdio.org or call 812-453-6130.
Vocation Exploration
Fall Discernment Weekend, Oct. 16-18, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence invite Catholic women ages 18-42 to discover what life would be like as a Sister of Providence; weekend will coincide with the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest and the Congregation’s 175th anniversary celebration; time for prayer and reflection; free and includes housing and meals; or more information contact Providence Sister Editha Ben at 812-535-2895 or by email at eben@spsmw.org.
Young Adult
TEC Retreat Weekend, weekend begins 10 a.m. Sat. and ends 5 p.m. Monday, 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.
