Bulletin Board For August 21
General Interest
Just Faith Program, 6:30-8 p.m., Aug. 26, Catholic Charities, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville or 12:30-2 p.m., Aug. 30, All Saints, 704 N. First Ave., Evansville; an opportunity to build awareness of and compassion for those who suffer injustices; for more information email svogler@evdio.org or saburns@evdio.org or call Sharon Vogler at 812-423-5209.
St. Rupert, Red Brush 150th Anniversary Celebration, 2 p.m., Aug. 30, St. Rupert, 1244 W. Red Brush Rd., Newburgh; Mass with Bishop Charles C. Thompson as main celebrant followed by pulled pork or burgoo meal in social hall, free-will offering for meal accepted.
Alzheimer’s Association: Family Caregiver Workshop, 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Aug. 26, Central Library, Evansville; information and ideas on Alzheimer’s disease for family and friend caregivers including caregiver stress, diagnoses, available medications, journaling; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; $5 donation suggested; lunch provided by Atria Senior Living.
Free Movie Friday at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., Aug. 28, Assembly Hall, Ferdinand; movie, “Fireproof” tells the story of a couple’s impending divorce when the husband is challenged by his father to commit to a 40-day experiment called “The Love Dare” to help him save his marriage; 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.
Formation Day: Creating One Body in the Digital Age, 8 a.m-2 p.m., Aug. 29, Catholic Center, Evansville; for all who teach and share the Catholic faith; keynote speaker Jared Dees presentation Heal, Proclaim, Teach: Creating One Body in the Digital Age; two break-out sessions covering 10 different topics; $25 until maximum of 180 is reached; sponsored by the Office of Catechesis; register online at http://bit.ly/1nVjVII for more information contact Kay Beard at 812-424-5536 or by email at kbeard@evdio.org.
Open House Celebrating Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz 1-2 p.m., Aug. 30, Catholic Knights Hall, 1266 W. 1100 S., St. Henry; in appreciation of Fr. Damian as he retires after 14 years as pastor of St. Henry Parish.
Scripture Explanations of Sunday Readings and Church History Lectures, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, Resurrection School, Evansville; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15, Catholic Center, Evansville; lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger; $35 tuition; textbook: Catholic Bible or any Bible that includes books of Wisdom, Sirach, Tobit, Judith, Baruch, 1 and 2 Maccabees; register either at the lecture or by sending name, address, phone, lecture location, check to Fr. Donald C. Dilger, 6621 Smith Diamond Rd., Evansville, IN 47712.
Lunch and Lecture Series, noon-1:30 p.m., Sept. 16, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; five-session series takes place the third Wednesday of every other month through May 18; series will discuss the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin; cost is $12/session and includes lunch; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6:30-8 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2, Annunciation of the Lord Parish Center, Christ the King Campus, Evansville; six session include a DVD series, facilitated discussion and other resources, including group discussion time with a priest; no fee but additional optional resources may require purchase; open to all; for more information or to register, contact Missy Parkison at 812-476-3061 or mparkison@evdio.org; registration deadline is Sept. 18.
Respect Life Celebration, 5:30 p.m. both nights, 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 presentation by Archbishop Thomas Wenski of the Archdiocese of Miami on immigration and human trafficking; no cost to attend, suggested dinner offering $10/person; reservations required by calling Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456 or visiting www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html; registration deadline is Sept. 28.
CELEBRACIÓN RESPETO A LA VIDA, Miércoles, 7 de Octubre en Español, y Jueves, 8 de Octubre en Inglés. ¡Dos oportunidades para asistir! Los dos comienzan con una Misa a las 5:30 p.m. (CDT) en la parroquia Nativity Catholic Church (3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville). Luego tendremos la cena y la presentación del tema acerca de inmigración y tráfico humano por el Arzobispo de Miami Thomas Wenski. No hay ningún costo para asistir; ofrenda sugerida para la cena es $10.00 por persona. Reservaciones requeridas. Para regístrese o para más información, www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html o llame a Catholic Charities al número de teléfono 812-423-5456. La fecha tope de inscripción es el 28 de Septiembre.
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST! 10 a.m., Oct. 17-noon, Oct. 18, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; two-day festival will celebrate the life and legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the 175 years of ministerial service of the Sisters of Providence; event includes keynote address, festive meals, prayer experiences; $20/person or $75/families of four or more, on-campus housing and meals not included in cost; deadline to register is Oct. 12; for information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email Jeanne Frost at jfrost@spsmw.org.
Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1 p.m., Oct. 18, St. Joseph, Jasper; couples married 50 years and longer are invited to celebrate a Mass of Jubilee with Bishop Charles C. Thompson, reception following Mass; if you have not responded and want to register contact Kathy Wilkerson at 812-423-5456 or email her at kwilkerson@evdio.org by Sept. 10; celebration is sponsored by Catholic Charities.
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.
Retirees’ Gathering, 1-4 p.m., first Wednesday of each month, Resurrection School Cafeteria, Evansville; ladies and gentlemen are invited to play Clabber, Solo or bring a game of your choice; refreshments served; for more information contact Dorothy Morris at 812-963-3838.
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.
Classes
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 1 and 8, 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.
Heartsaver CPR with AED, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 8, Health and Wellness Classroom Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; class teaches CPR, use of automated external defibrillator, relief of choking in adults, children and infants; $50/person; class size limited; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, Sept. 9, Health and Wellness 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.
Luke: Herald of Justice, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 12, Providence Hall Community Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; examine the stories in the Gospel of Luke and explore in Acts how the first Christians evolved from being a movement to a church; bring Bible and journal; $40 fee includes lunch; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952, email jfrost@spsmw.org or go online to http://spsmw.org/sp/events; registration deadline is Sept. 7.
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.
English as a New Language Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-2:30 p.m., Nativity, Evansville, for more information call 812-476-7704; Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Dale, for more information call 812-937-2200; Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m., Guadalupe Center, Huntingburg; for more information call 812-683-5212.
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Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 2, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; free community event to help older adults stay healthy, active, independent; will include information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can improve balance and coordination; lunch is provided with required registration; contact Mary Raley at 812-485-6827 or 812-485-6817 for more information or to register.
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
Tri-State Mothers of Multiples Rummage Sale and Car Seat Check, Aug. 22, 7-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; strollers, car seats, premature infant clothes through elementary age and furniture; open to the public; $1 admission; car seat check on first level of parking garage, 9-11 a.m.
Eighth Annual LifeSavers’ Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk, 9:15 a.m., Aug. 29, Evansville State Hospital, Evansville; proceeds from walk will assist in training in suicide prevention; for more information contact Janie Chappell at 812-471-4521, 800-947-6789 or email Janie.chappell@deaconess.com; sponsored by Deaconess Cross Pointe.
Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 11 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 12, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double; Sat. $3 bag sale beginning at 10:30 a.m.; kuchens and food available; for information call 812- 963-5221.
Annual Westside Catholic School Variety Show, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, St. Agnes Campus Ryves Hall, Evansville; dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions, variety show, performance by Magician DonBaggett; tickets $30/each, $50/couple, $200/table of 8; for tickets contact Joni Steinkamp at 812-455-5961 or by email at jlsteink@gmail.com or the WCS office at 812-423-9115, each ticket is good for one meal and two drinks; “Fun” Raiser benefits technology fund; must be 21 to attend.
Forty-fifth Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, Maple Mount, Ky.; booths open 10:30 a.m., Sept. 13; serving barbecue, chicken, mutton and pork with sides 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., burgoo, sandwiches, nachos, funnel cakes, ice cream; grand raffle, silent auction, yard sale, crafts, bingo, face painting, fish pond, inflatable obstacle course; proceeds benefit the retired Ursuline sisters; for information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org; for raffle tickets call 270-229-4103, ext. 284 or 448; volunteer opportunities call 270-229-2006.
Health
Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision Sept. and Oct. Dates, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., each day, Sept. 3, Tulip Tree Family Health Care, Fort Branch, Sept. 22, Oak Grove General Baptist Church, Oakland City; Oct. 24, Amish Community Health Fair, Cannelburg; 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., Sept. 4, 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.
Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Sept. 14, 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; information call 812-996-0626.
Support Groups
Check-In Time, 5-6 p.m., Sept. 2, 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.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, next meeting is Sept. 2, 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; for more information contact Mike Obrien at 812-996-6008 or email mobrien@mhhcc.org; pre-registration is not required.
Grief Recovery Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., five weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Sept. 8-Oct. 6, Memorial Hospital Chapel, Jasper; participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss; sessions conducted by Theresa O’Bryan and Tom Holsworth; contact Memorial Hospital for information or to register at 812-996-0219.
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, noon-1 p.m., first Wednesday of every month quarterly in March, June, Sept. and Dec., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; educational and social opportunities; 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, noon-1 p.m., second Wednesday of the month quarterly in March, June, Sept. Dec., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart disease and their families; activities include social gatherings, guest speakers and presentations; for more information call 812-485-5230.
