Bulletin Board For 01-18-13

General Interest

Mater Dei Required Registration Meeting, Jan. 23 and 29, 5:30-7 p.m., Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; families may choose the most convenient date; vital information regarding course scheduling will be discussed; admissions application and supporting academic information should be on file prior to meeting; for more information call Darlene Quinlan or Lou Ann Gilbert at 812-426-2258 or email dquinlin@evvmaterdei.org or lagilbert@evdio.org.

Celebrate Today, Jan. 28, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; program will be on Ireland and will include authentic Irish storytelling and music by Swallowtail, prize giveaways, wear green; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; light meal followed by fun and fellowship; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-0626; registration deadline Jan. 21.

St. Joe School “Come and See Night,” Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County; preschool through eighth grade, full year day care available; visit with teachers, parents, committee members; tour school; refreshments, folders and information packets, personal tours; open to the public; for more information contact the school at 812-963-3335.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 23; St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; 12-part DVD program that brings healing and hope to divorces and separated Catholics; separate women’s and men’s groups; for more information contact Pam Freyberger at 812-482-1805, ext. 211 or email pfreyberger@evdio.org.

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.

St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, open to those who knit or crochet to provide extra comfort and solace to patients identified by St. Mary’s Hospital chaplains and nurses; for more information call Cyndi at 812-485-4882.

Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.,

Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.

Card Parties

St. James, Haubstadt, Feb. 10, noo-4 p.m., St. James Madden Hall; afternoon includes lunch, bake sale, raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes; $5; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net; proceeds to benefit St. James PTA.

Classes

Childbirth Classes, series of classes that includes relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as details of labor and birth, medical intervention, tour of Daviess Community Hospital obstetrics depart; for next class schedule call 812-254-8869.

Core20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, abdomen; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Absolute Abs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; build core strength using mat, exercise ball, weights; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, Jan. 20, Father Zach Etienne; Jan. 27, Father Tony Ernst.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Jan. 23, Father Chris Forler; Jan. 30, Father Dusty Burns; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

Dance

Eleventh Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, Jan. 19, doors open 6 p.m., band starts 7:30 p.m., St. Philip Center, Posey County; music by Kraftworks; tickets $25/person, $40/couple include appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, live entertainment; hourly attendance prizes, Heads and Tails game, half pot; must be 21 to enter, ID required; tickets at St. Philip School and parish, St. Philip’s Inn, Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-985-2275.

Dinners

Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Chicken Dinner, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $8.50/adults, $4/children 10 and under; carry out available; donations of non-perishable items will be collected at door for the Lord’s Pantry; sponsored by the Outreach Commission.

Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nativity Church cafeteria, Evansville; advance tickets $7/person ($8 at the door), $4/children, tickets sold after all Masses; serving spaghetti with sauce, bread, salad, drink, dessert; sponsored by Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity Men’s Club; proceeds to support the Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, Feb. 3, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, Cole slaw, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; dine in or carry out.

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Fit Over Fifty, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.; 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 Kathy Harris at 812-490-2054 or the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Holy Cross Casino Night, Jan. 26, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; serving quarter fried chicken or barbecue dinners; evening includes various games, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, Monkey Races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament, cash games, half pot; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required; for more information or to reserve a spot in the tournament call 812-753-3548.

St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.

Support Groups

Neurofibromatosis Midwest – Evansville Chapter, Jan. 28, 6 p.m., The Roca Bar North, Highway 41, Evansville; for individuals, families and friends of those with neurofibromatosis; for more information contact Andrea Miller at evansville@nfmidwest.org.

Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, support to help caregivers and parents who have experienced the devastation of a baby’s death due to early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life; no charge; for meeting schedule call Daviess Community Hospital Obstetrics Dept. at 812-254-8880.

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.

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.

Vocation Exploration

High School Come and See Weekend, Feb. 15-17, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to freshman through senior girls; pray, eat and recreate with the sisters and learn what it is like to be a nun in today’s world; parent permission required; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org or call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999.

Youth

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Boniface, Evansville; open to children ages 10-14; to volunteer or for more information contact Bob Koressel at 812-625-0035, sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 565.

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 20 (inclement weather date is Jan 27), noon, St. John, Daylight; open to boys and girls ages 10-14; proof of age is required; for more information call Don Crane at 812-204-6381; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14659.