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Bulletin Board For Oct. 16

By Diane Csukas
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General Interest

Alzheimer’s Association: The Basics, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 22, Alzheimer’s Assoc., 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Suite 510, Evansville; program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of the disease, treatment, more; registration required by calling 800-272-3900; $5/family caregivers, $15/professionals.

 

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.

 

White Mass, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; join Bishop Charles C. Thompson and the Catholic Medical Assoc. of SW Indiana in prayer and celebration as all who work in health care — medical professionals, health care workers, volunteers — are honored for their work and dedication; all faiths are welcome; for more information contact Rachel Forbes Kaufman at kaufman@twc.com or 812-459-1058.

 

Autism Conference, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Oct. 30, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; speakers include autistic Miss American 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.

 

All Souls Day Mass of Remembrance, 2 p.m., Nov. 1, St. Joseph Cemetery mausoleum chapel, Evansville; family and friends of those buried in the cemetery in this past year are especially invited; during the Mass there will be a special remembrance of all those who have died this past year.

 

Alumnae Memorial Mass at Mount Saint Joseph, 11 a.m., Nov. 1, Motherhouse Chapel, Maple Mount, Ky.; Mass celebrated in remembrance of all deceased classmates, faculty, family, friends of the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior College; RSVP for Mass and dinner by Oct. 23 by calling 270-229-2006 or emailing alumnae.msj@mapalemount.org.

 

Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 3, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; presentation, “Catholic Pioneers: Maryland to Kentucky”; $20 includes program and dinner; pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or visit Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; visit www.ursulinesmsj.org for a complete list of dates and topics.

 

University of Notre Dame’s Academy for Catholic Education Presentation, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3, St. Joseph, Jasper; Father Ronald Nuzzi will present “Catholic Schools and the New Evangelization”; presentation for parents, teachers, administrators, clergy, lay people involved in, contemplating or interested in Catholic education; for more information call Diocese of Evansville Catholic Schools Office at 812-424-5536.

 

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.

 

Boots Mass, 9 a.m., Nov 11, St. John the Evangelist, Daylight; Mas for U.S. military veterans and their families; parish extends a special invitation to family members of those who gave their lives on foreign battlefields in defense of our nation and freedom, and who were buries overseas; reception will follow Mass in the Commons.

 

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.

 

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

St. Philip Ladies Club Card Party, doors open 6 p.m., party starts 6:30 p.m., Nov. 4, St. Philip Center, Posey County; event includes tasting table featuring desserts, appetizers, entrees, Special Raffle, Chinese Auction, half-pot raffle, “Yesterday’s Memories” quilt raffle, table prices; kitchen will serve chicken and ham salad sandwiches, breadsticks, fruit and veggies with dip, desserts; for tickets call Sue at 812-985-5082 or Carla at 812-985-9177.

 

Classes/Workshops

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED; 5:30-9:30 p.m., two session class, Oct. 20 and 27, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office. Jasper; class provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; skills taught include CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking; cost  $65; pre-registration required; for information or to register call 812-481-2399.

 

Cooking Workshops at White Violet Center, 6-8 p.m. each night; Oct. 27, Cooking 101: Get Cooking covers the basic knife skills, cutting techniques, cooking methods, reading recipes, planning meals; Nov. 3, Cooking 102: Your First Thanksgiving will help lessen the stress of cooking for a large group; Nov. 10, Cooking 103: Veggie Basics covers basics of vegetable cooking; cost for all three workshops is $90, for first and third workshops is $30, for second is $40; registration deadline is Oct. 23 by calling 812-535-2932 or emailing rmorton@spsmw.org.

 

Heartsaver CPR with AED, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 3, 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Dinners

Harvest Fest Dinner, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph cafeteria, Vanderburgh County; buffet-style fried chicken and turkey roast 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. James, Haubstadt Raw Dressing Sale, $15/gallon; pick up Nov. 12, 6-9 p.m. in Madden Hall or Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., check in at school office; taking orders through Nov. 6 by calling Emily Maurer at 812-457-6962, Karen Adler at 812-480-0941, St. James rectory at 812-867-5175; sponsored by St. James PTA, Haubstadt.

 

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St. James, Haubstadt Senior Christmas Trip, Dec. 3, Patti’s Restaurant and Badgett Theater to see “Sander’s Family Christmas”; call Norma at 812-867-3036 for more information and reservations; everyone is welcome to participate.

 

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

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, 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.

 

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 ages 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.

 

Dinner/Auction Focus on Year of Mercy, 6 p.m. doors open, 6:30 p.m. event begins, Nov. 13, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; keynote speak will be Father Biju Thomas; tickets are $15/individual, $25/couple, $35/family; for more information or to purchase tickets call 812-631-0094; proceeds to benefit youth from across Dubois County making a pilgrimage to 2016 Work Youth Day in Krakow, Poland.

 

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.

 

Health

Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., Oct. 24, 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.

 

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 Nov. 3 and 10; call to register, 812-996-0626, or visit www.mhhcc.org.

 

Using Spiritual Practices to Improve Health, Healing and Wholeness, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 6-4 p.m., Nov. 7, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; explores the science and practical use of four ancient healing techniques; $145 includes meals and private room; registration due Nov. 3 by calling 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

 

Pilgrimage

Monte Cassino Pilgrimages, Oct. 18, Benedictine Novice Thomas Fish, Mary and Vocations; 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

Praying with the Mystics, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 31, Providence Hall Conference Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; explore the lives of three mystics, Saint Clare of Assisi, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. Mother Theodore Guerin; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org; registration deadline is Oct. 26.

 

Unbound: Freedom in Christ Conference, Nov. 6 and 7, Woodward Center, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; schedule includes unbound method of prayer using Five Keys, ability to receive prayer ministry throughout the day; early registration cost is $65 with Sat. dinner included; for more information or to register visit unboundevansville@gmail.com or call 812-639-8058.

 

Lady of Lourdes Grotto Tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays in October, 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.

 

Love Rosary Prayer Group, 10-11 a.m., Mondays, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; for more information contact Mary Winnecke at 812-205-1112 or Donna Scheller at 812-422-3797; everyone is 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

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.

 

Celebrate Today, 6-8 p.m., Oct. 26, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; 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 and discussion of topics geared specifically toward people affected with cancer; 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Bipolar Support Group, 7-8 p.m., first and third Wednesday of the month, Kempf Bi-Polar Wellness Center, third floor, St. Mary’s Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute Building, Evansville; free meeting for friends, family and/or people living with bipolar disorder; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-4934.

 

Mending Hearts Pregnancy Loss Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, “Gift” Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; meetings facilitated by professionals in bereavement support; share thoughts and feelings with others in an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding; bring a friend or relative; grandparents welcome; no pre-registration required; for more information call 812-485-4204; resource material on perinatal bereavement available.

 

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.

 

Trips

One-Day Bus Trip to Terre Haute Sights, Oct. 23; day includes tour of the Clabber Girl Museum, Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Bridgeton Mill/Covered Bridge, dinner at McCormick’s Creek State Park; $98/person; for more information or to reserve a spot call 812-477-5405.

 

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.

 

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.

 

TEC Retreat Weekend, 10 a.m. Nov. 14-5 p.m. Nov.16, St. Mary, Ireland; three-day experience for young people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, community; adults welcome to attend to increase witness to our faith; candidates can expect to meet others from all areas of the diocese, find how God fits in their life, encounter the Risen Jesus Christ, reflect on their life, ideas, hopes, dreams away from home, school, work; find an application and more information at http://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.