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Bulletin Board For Oct. 9

By Diane Csukas
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General Interest

Corpus Christi Parish Gospel Music Mass, 11 a.m., Oct. 11, Corpus Christi, Evansville; lively, spirit-filled Mass featuring the adult and children’s choirs; everyone welcome.

 

Evansville Life Chain Prayer Chain, 1:30 p.m., Oct. 11, gather at Brinker’s Jewelers parking lot, Green River Rd., Evansville; prayer chain will take place along Green River Rd. from 2-3 p.m. as participants pray for those affected by abortion, people in crisis situations, ans to end to abortion.

 

The Eucharist – Real Presence, Real Power, 9:30 a.m., Oct. 11, Woodward Center, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Steve Luegers will speak on why the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Catholic faith and how it can benefit you; sponsored by the Good Shepherd Prayer Apostolate.

 

Alzheimer’s Association: Memory Café, 2-3:30 p.m., second Wednesday of every month, Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Suite 510, Evansville; next meeting is Oct. 14; social group open to people with memory loss and their loved ones; provides a safe, comfortable, engaging environment for laughing, learning and staying socially engaged; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.

 

Living with Alzheimer’s: For People with Alzheimer’s, 10 a.m.-noon, Oct. 15, 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.

 

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.

 

Father Anthony Ruff Lecture, 3 p.m., Oct. 24, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; free lecture on music and spirituality entitled: A Benedictine Spirituality of Music: “That Our Minds are in Harmony with Our Voices,” based on the Rule of Benedict 19,7; no charge, free will offering accepted.

 

Natural Family Planning Picnic, 3-6 p.m., Oct. 25, St. Philip School, Posey County; event includes prayer, introductions, presentation by Father Claude Burns on marriage, socializing, kiddy games, meal (hamburgers/hot dogs, beverages, covered dishes); bring lawn chairs and covered dish; RSVP to Beth Mohr at handmaid29@yahoo.com or 812-454-5103.

 

Autism Conference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 30, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; speakers include autistic Miss America contestant Alexis Wineman, author Beth Aune, behavior analyst Jim Ball; open to parents, caregivers, professionals; limited number of scholarships available for families on first come, first serve basis, call Kelly Shaw at 812-485-4419; to register, go to www.fhautism.com and click on attend a conference or call 800-489-0727.

 

Introduction to Dreams, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 30-4 p.m., Oct. 31, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; program includes learn about the presence of God in dreaming, dream scenarios in Scripture, offering dreams for consideration; $145 includes meals and private room; registration deadline is Oct. 27; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

 

Mental Health America-Vanderburgh County Symposium, 7 p.m., Nov. 5, Christian Fellowship Church, 4100 Millersburg Rd., Evansville; former quarterback Eric Hipple of the NFL Detroit Lions will deliver the keynote address and is the author of the book “Real Men Do Cry;” Hipple lost his teen-aged son Jeff to suicide, his message of awareness promotes mental-fitness awareness; for more information, contact Emily at 812-426-2640 or email mentalhealth@sigecom.net.

 

Luke Stories on the Road Presentation, 1:30 p.m., Nov. 15, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon; dramatic performance by television star Frank Runyeon; no charge, freewill offering accepted; for more information call 812-838-2535.

 

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.

 

Card Party

Corpus Christi Booster Club Christmas Card Party, noon-3 p.m., Nov. 15, Corpus Christi cafetorium, Evansville; $3/person donation at the door; party includes Big Wish List Raffle, Chance auction, half pot, tasting table, snacks; proceeds to benefit school; for more information call Sarah Seng at 812-893-0721.

 

Class

October 2015 Fitness Class Schedule at Memorial Hospital, Monday: Get Fit 55 , 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Tuesday: Yoga Flow, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Jazzercise Strength45, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Jazzercise® Dance Mixx, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Wednesday: Get Fit Yoga, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Strength & Endurance, 6-6:30 p.m., Yoga Fitness, 6:45-7:45 p.m.; Thursday: Jazzercise® Dance Mixx, 5:15-6:15 p.m., Jazzercise® Strength45, 6:30-7:15 p.m.; Friday: Get Fit Shuffle, 10:30-11:15 a.m.; all classes held at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; for more information or to register visit www.mhhcc,org or call 812-996-2399; Jazzercise Dance Mixx, Jazzercise Srength45 and Yoga Fitness are offered as a series for one price and pre-registration is required.

 

Couples Social Dance Classes, 7-8 p.m., Mondays, Oct. 12-Nov. 9, Waltz, no previous experience necessary; 7-8 p.m., Tuesdays, Oct. 13-Nov. 10, East Coast Swing Level II; 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fridays, Oct. 16-Nov. 13, Night Club Two-Step Level I; St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; $65/couple, class size limited; pre-registration required by Oct. 8 by calling 812-485-5725; for more information visit stmarysepworth.com.

 

College Faith Life

UE Newman Center Sunday Mass, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 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; 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

Harvest Fest Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 18, St. Joseph cafeteria, Vanderburgh County; buffet-style fried chicken and roast turkey dinners with all the trimmings, $9/adult, $4/children 12 and under; carry out available.

 

Father McGivney Priests, Deacons and Religious Vocations Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 p.m. doors open, Oct. 27, Huntingburg Events Center, Huntingburg; dinner to show appreciation to priests and religious working within Dubois and Spencer Counties and to promote vocations; Providence Sister Mary Beth Klingel is the guest speaker; for tickets or more information contact Steve Luegers at 812-631-4648.

 

Dressing Sale

St. Theresa Ready to Bake “Raw” Dressing, Dumplings and Cranberry Relish Sales, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Nov. 21, St. Theresa cafeteria, Evansville; dressing, sold by quart, half gallon, gallon; dumplings in one pound bags; cranberry relish sold by pint; no pre-sales, first come first served; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.

 

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Free Balance Screenings, 1-4 p.m., Oct. 14, St. Mary’s rear entrance, Washington Square Mall, Evansville; screening focuses on assessing balance and identifying factors that decrease balance; opportunity to review medication list with St. Mary’s pharmacist; free and open to the public; appointment requested by calling 812-485-6910.

 

East Deanery Wisdom Day, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m-2:30 p.m. event, Oct. 26, Huntingburg Event Center, Huntingburg; theme, “Journeys Through Life,” will highlight gratitude, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable item or a monetary donation for area food banks; speakers include Bishop Charles C. Thompson, Father Anthony Govind, Father Cris Adongo, Benedictine Father Lambert Reilly; entertainment by the Mark Ginter Family; lunch provided by Sanders’ Catering, free will offering taken; reservations by Oct. 12 by calling your parish office.

 

All Saints Parish Senior Citizen’s Group (formerly St. Anthony Senior Citizens Group, Evansville), 1-2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of each month Sept. through May, Center for Family Life cafeteria, St. Anthony Campus, Evansville; fun, dessert and bingo; questions call Sandy at 812-402-5041.

 

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.

 

Fundraisers

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 visit www.curesearchgold.org/Evansville or contact Kristen Anderson at 240-235-2209 or email Kristen.anderson@curesearch.org

 

Quilt Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 17, inside Sacred Heart Church, Evansville; event includes prizes, two Treasure Tables, quilt raffle; sponsored by St. Boniface Parish.

 

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; 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.

 

Country Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., Oct. 18, Mary, Help of Christian’s Parish Center, Mariah Hill; serving whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, homemade bread, muffins, pastries, choice of beverage; $9/adults, $4/ages 4 to 11, free for ages under 4; dine in or carry out.

 

Fashionably Formal Resale Event, 8 a.m-1 p.m., Oct. 24, Mater Dei cafeteria, Evansville; consign and buy formal gowns, men’s shirts, ties, suspenders, shoes, jewelry, accessories; for more information contact thaller@evdio.org.

 

Jingle Mingle Mart, 5-9 p.m., Nov. 13, Christ the King School gym, Evansville; event includes more than 70 vendors, online shops, retailers from Chicago to Cincinnati and features clothing, jewelry, home and garden décor, gourmet food, artwork, holiday items; $8/adult, $5/kids ages 7 to 12, free/kids aged 6 and under; event includes shopping, entertainment, silent auction, outdoor food tent, raffle prizes; for more information visit www.annunciationevv.org or see Christ the King Jingle Mingle on Facebook.

 

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.

 

Good Shepherd, Evansville Bingo, every Sunday and Tuesday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m.

 

Pilgrimage

Monte Cassino Pilgrimages, Oct. 11, Benedictine Father Bede Cisco, Mary, Woman of Community; Oct. 18, Benedictine Novice Thomas Fish, Mary and Vocations; Oct. 25, Archabbot Lambert Reilly, Why and How Mary is Both Virgin and Mother; 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.

 

Retreats

Holy Ground Retreat, 7 p.m., Oct. 15-5 p.m., Oct. 16, Providence Hall Conference Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; retreat includes walking the hallowed grounds where Saint Mother Theodore Guerin once walked and using music, scripture, prayer and reflective readings to refresh the soul; $100 fee includes meals; registration deadline is Oct. 12; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost2spsmw.org.

 

Legion of Mary Annual Retreat, Oct. 23-26, Sarto Retreat House, Evansville; retreat master for this annual silent retreat will be Mercy Father Joel Rogers; Bishop Charles C. Thompson will preside at 11 a.m. Mass on Sat.; $125/person includes accommodations and meals, $35/commuter plus cost of meals; for more information or to register call Dennis at 812-476-7801 or Mary Lou Schmidt at 812-476-9741; reservations are requested by Oct.15; retreat is open to everyone.

 

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, 1 p.m. worship, 1:30 p.m. Mass, Oct. 11, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; Father Biju Thomas is celebrant, Father Paul Ferguson will concelebrate; 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/.

 

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; Oct. 13 gathering will focus on prayerfulness and faith; candlelight service includes prayer, music, time for silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.

 

Lady of Lourdes Grotto Tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays in Oct., St. Boniface, Evansville; grotto under St. Boniface Church, 418 North Wabash Ave., Evansville; tours led by volunteers on listed dates and time; private tours can be arranged by calling 812-625-0035; no charge; everyone welcome.

 

Spot Shoot

St. Peter Celestine Annual Church Shoot, Oct. 25, Celestine Community Club, Celestine; 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. serving fried chicken with dressing dinners; 11 a.m. ham shoot, 2 p.m. beef shoot; basket raffle, quilts, bingo, card games; noon-4 p.m. kids games, inflatables, activities; 8 a.m. Sunday Mass.

 

Support Groups

Celebrate Today, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 26, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; October theme is “Being Santa’s Elves” for children across the globe, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable item such as a small stuffed toy, ball, crayons, etc.; light meal followed by fellowship; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to pre-register by Oct. 18, call 812-996-0626; program is funded by the Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center and Memorial Hospital Foundation.

 

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Oct. 20; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call at 812-996-0626.

 

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 21, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-630-8052.

 

Women’s Cancer Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month, St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; lead by cancer survivor, volunteer Linda Bertke, group encourages women of all ages who are currently experiencing cancer treatment or are survivors; all forms of cancer journeys are shared and supported amongst the participants; call 812-485-5725 before first visit.

 

Stroke Support Group, 10-11 a.m., fourth Wednesday of each month, St. Mary’s Community Education Room, Washington Square Mall, Evansville; opportunity for stroke survivors, their families, caregivers, significant others to gather socially and share topics of interest, concerns, victories; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-5607.

 

Trip

Derby Dinner Playhouse Trip, 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 4, depart from St. Mary, Evansville; see Agatha Christie thriller, “And Then There Were None”; $55/person includes transportation, play, buffet lunch, taxes and gratuities; for more information or reservation contact Deacon Dennis at 812-425-1577, ext. 209 or drussell@evdio.org; everyone welcome.

 

Vocation Exploration

Experience a Final Vows Weekend, Oct. 16-18, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; women ages 18-40 are invited to intimately experience a sister’s profession of perpetual vows and learn about the path that leads to those vows; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/events, call 800-738-9999 or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.

 

Youth/Young Adult

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.

 

Evansville Area Little Flowers Girl’s Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m., third Thursday of each month, St. John, Daylight; Catholic program for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of the saints; activities include reading about the lives of saints, Marian songs, crafts, games, service projects; groups are kindergarten through second grade and second through fifth grade; $15 for book and supplies; for more information or to register contact Janet Dilger at 812-768-5048 or by email at janetmdilger@yahoo.dom or Mary Jo Keen at 812-431-5919 or by email at mmjkeen@twc.com.

 

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.

 

2016 Diocesan Pro-Life Youth Pilgrimage for Life, Jan. 21-24, Washington D.C.; buses will depart from various locations or at St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; $305/participant includes transportation, overnight accommodations, sweatshirt, lanyard, rain poncho, daily breakfast, one lunch, two dinners, opportunity to tour sites in and around Washington, D.C.; need based scholarships available; sponsored by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry; for more information visit http://www.evdio.org/pilgrimage-for-life.html; registration deadline is Nov. 30.