Bulletin Board For Sept. 25

By Diane Csukas

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National Alpaca Farm Days Open House, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 27, White Violet Farm Alpacas, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; visit and talk with those who care for alpacas, feed alpacas, shop for alpaca items, see different alpaca fiber demonstrations; no cost to attend; for more information call 812-535-2932, email rmorton@spsmw.org or visit openhouse.whitevioletalpacas.com.

Mass in Celebration of Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 11 a.m., Oct. 3, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; Mass is open to the public and people of all faith traditions are welcome to attend.

Sacred Journeys Study Series, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 5-Nov. 9, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Father Henry Kuykendall leads stud on the PBS series “Sacred Journeys,” which explores six major religions through pilgrimages to Lourdes, Jerusalem Mecca, Japan, Africa, India; Rabbi Gary Mazo of Evansville’s Temple Adath B’nai Israel will be a presenter, and there will be a visit to the temple on Oct. 26; for more information or to register, call the parish office at 812-490-1000.

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.

Alaskan Cruise Informational Meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 8, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; eight day trip to Alaska on June 4, 2016 hosted by Deacon Joe Stofleth; Theresa Hayes of Ambassador Travel will present information on the cruise; refreshments will be served; for more information contact Deacon Joe at 812-490-1000 or jstofleth@evdio.org.

Irish Heritage Apple Festival, noon-5 p.m., Oct. 10, Celtic Hall, Corning Heritage Center (formerly St. Patrick Chapel), Corning; Irish folk music featuring Emily Ann Thompson Trio; festival includes a dinner for a free will offering, apple dessert contest, Euchre tournamentwith $4 team fee; for more information visit www.corningheritagecenter.com or contact Mike Morris at Mediatormike@msn.com.

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.

Classes

Rediscover Catholicism, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., second Thursday of each month, Oct. 8-Dec. 10, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; monthly study of the book by Matthew Kelly; $10 per class includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

St. Anthony Low Impact Exercise Classes, 1 p.m., Mon., Wed., and Fri., St. Anthony gym, Evansville.

Spanish Classes, 10-week class sessions to match eight levels of Spanish-speaking ability at Nativity, Evansville; $100 /session plus one-time $25 book fee; for more information call Pilar Tirado at 812-476-7186.

College Faith Life

UE Newman Center Family Weekend Mass, 9 a.m., Sept. 27, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; Benedictine Father Christian Raab presiding.

UE Newman Center Sunday Mass, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; Oct. 4, Father Alex Zenthoefer presiding; Oct. 18, Father Lowell Will presiding; Oct. 25, Bishop Charles C. Thompson presiding; for more information contact Kristel Riffert at 812-760-8610 or by email at kriffert@evdio.org.

USI Newman Center Sunday Mass, 4 p.m., Liberal Arts Building, Room 0101, USI campus; for more information contact Joe Paul Hayden at jphayden1@eagles.usi.edu.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Sept. 30, Father Alex Zenthoefer presiding; Oct. 7, Benedictine Father Christian Raab presiding; Oct. 14, Father Christopher Droste presiding; Oct. 21, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen presiding; Oct. 28, Benedictine Fr. Raab presiding; call/text 812-760-8610 or email Kristel at kr53@evansville.edu for more information.

Dinners

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 27, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9.50/adults, $5/child 10 and under.

Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Oct. 8, 951 S. Hebron Ave, Suite C, Evansville; program will help you better understand the many different parts of Medicare and what your options are when you enroll; presented by Gina Downs; sponsored by St. Mary’s Senior Connection; no charge but registration required by calling 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610; no specific plans or companies will be discussed.

Fundraisers

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run, 8 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. walk, 9 a.m. fitness class, 10 a.m. awards, Sept. 26, Bohnert Park, Jasper; event includes fitness stretch, strength class, walk/run, scavenger hunt, free shirts while supplies last, breakfast foods/drinks, prizes; collect pledges and join in the walk; for more information contact Kayla Dooley at 812-639-1602, Judy Sonderman at 812-482-5284, Justin Kluemper at 812-634-5601; sponsored by the Jasper District of St. Vincent de Paul.

St. Philip, Posey County Men’s Club Annual Burgoo and Raffle; Sept. 27, drive thru and carryout begin at 7 a.m.; serving burgoo, hamburgers, pies and drinks in cafeteria 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; raffle with grand prize of $20,000, 20 other prizes, only 3,000 tickets sold, $20/ticket donation; proceeds to benefit St. Philip Church and School.

Fourth Annual St. Isidore Youth Group 5K Run/Walk, 7 a.m. sign in, 8 a.m. race begins, Oct. 3, begins at St. Raphael parking lot, Dubois; pre-registration fees are $15/grades K-12 and $18/adults, $20 day of race; for more information contact Ben Geis at 812-593-5235 or by email at bgeis@evdio.org; entry forms available at St. Peter Celestine, St. Raphael, any Northeast Dubois school; printable entry form available at www.celestineduboiscluster.com; proceeds to benefit various youth group projects and activities.

Evansville CureSearch Walk for Children’s Cancer, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. opening ceremony and walk, Oct. 10, Garvin Park, Evansville; money raised during the CureSearch Walk supports lifesaving research and clinical trials at children’s hospitals where Tri-State children are fighting cancer; event includes music, food, appearances of several local mascots including Star Wars characters and Disney princesses, and a special “kids zone” provided by Gilda’s Club of Evansville; for more information about sponsorship opportunities and team registration, visit www.curesearchgold.org/Evansville or contact Kristen Anderson at 240-235-2209 or email Kristen.anderson@curesearch.org.

BBQ for Autism, noon-3 p.m., Oct. 17, Jimtown Bar, 502 North Garvin St., Evansville; ribs-$22/pre-order, $25/Oct. 17, butts-$45/pre-order, $30/Oct. 17, dinners-$10 includes ribs or pulled pork, baked beans, potato salad, trimmings, Case Sponsor-$90 for individuals and businesses wanting to make a monetary donation to cover a case of ribs, will receive two slabs of ribs day of event; volunteers and cooks welcome, to help call 812-453-0253 or 812-204-3867; to place an order call Jimtown Bar at 812-422-0803; proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Center for Children Autism Program.

Health

Mobile Digital Mammography-Sharing the Vision Dates, 9 a.m.-noon, Oct. 2, Gilda’s Club, 5740 Vogel Rd., Evansville; 8-11 a.m., Oct. 14 and 28, St. Mary’s breast Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; 2-6:30 p.m., Oct. 23, St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, Boonville; 8 a.m.-noon, Oct. 24, Community Health Fair, Berea Mennonite Church, 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., Oct. 2, 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., Oct. 5, 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.

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 Oct. 6 and 13; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.

Pilgrimage

Monte Cassino Pilgrimages, Oct. 4, Benedictine Brother Maurus Zoeller, Through Mary to Jesus; services begin at 2 p.m. with an opening hymn and a short sermon followed by a rosary procession and conclude with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn; Monte Cassino Shrine is located one mile east of the Archabbey on State Road 62 in St. Meinrad, Ind.; for more information contact Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501.

Spiritual Growth

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.)

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

GriefShare, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 30, Good Shepherd, Evansville; 13-week seminar and support group designed to help those who have lost a loved one rebuild their life; group led by people who have experience grief; for more information contact Sue Kroupa at 812-626-8067 or skroupa@evdio.org; no fee, $20 workbook recommended but no required.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets 6:30-8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, next meeting is Oct. 7, 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.

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.

Care of the Caregiver Support Group, 7-8 p.m., second Monday of every month, Elizabeth Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; for more information call parish office at 812-490-1000.

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.

Trips

Huber Winery Trip, 8 a.m-6 p.m. (approx.), Oct. 15; guided tour of winery, wine tasting, buffet lunch; $55/person; Lintzenich Ministry Center at St. Mary Campus, Evansville will open at 7:30 a.m. to gather for coffee, pastries, juice, water; restrooms also available; for more information or reservation contact Deacon Dennis at 812-425-1577 or drussell@evdio.org or Lee Griggs at 812-425-1577 or lgriggs@evdio.org; everyone welcome; sponsored by Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville.

Vocation Exploration

Evansville’s Got Sisters! Retreat, Oct. 9-10; pray and share with Sisters from different religious communities in the Evansville area while discerning vocation; for more information contact Daughter of Charity Sister Theresa Sullivan at sistertheresa.sullivan@doc.org or by calling 812-963-7556; to register visit http://called2.be/EGSOct15; sponsored by the Diocese of Evansville Vocations Committee.

Youth/Young Adult

East Deanery Tailgate 2015, food served starting 5:45 p.m., Sept. 30, Holy Family, Jasper; from 7-8:15 p.m. Joel Stepanek will speak to high school students about “Discipleship and St. Peter” while Deacon Tyler Tenbarge speaks with middle school students about “More Fully Alive”; event sponsored by the Catholic parishes of the East Deanery of the Diocese of Evansville.

Eighth Annual Massive Chili Fire, 4 p.m. gathering, 4:30 p.m. Mass with food and fun to follow, Oct. 18, St. Mary, Ireland; open to young adults ages 18-35; a chance to get together and enjoy one another’s company, no expectations, no need to bring anything; for more information contact Father Alex Zenthoefer at azenthoefer@evdio.org or Cathy Crowdus at ccrowdus@evdio.org or call 812- 424-5536.

General Interest

Sacred Journeys Study Series, 6:30 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 5-Nov. 9, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Father Henry Kuykendall leads study on the PBS series “Sacred Journeys,” which explores six major religions through pilgrimages to Lourdes, Jerusalem Mecca, Japan, Africa, India; Rabbi Gary Mazo of Evansville’s Temple Adath B’nai Israel will be a presenter, and there will be a visit to the temple on Oct. 26; for more information or to register, call the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Irish Heritage Apple Festival, noon-5 p.m., Oct. 10, Celtic Hall, Corning Heritage Center (formerly St. Patrick Chapel), Corning; Irish folk music featuring Emily Ann Thompson Trio; festival includes a dinner for a free will offering, apple dessert contest, Euchre tournament with $4 team fee; for more information visit www.corningheritagecenter.com or contact Mike Morris at Mediatormike@msn.com.