Bulletin Board For Dec. 4

General Interest

“On Staying at Table: Being Faithful Amidst Life’s Difficulties,” 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 12, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; program explores how to support each other’s sanity and remain faithful amidst economic woes, political madness, dangerous social tensions, betrayals; $30 fee, registration due Dec. 9 by calling 812-367-1411, ext. 2915; offered by Sisters of St. Benedict.

Service of the Longest Night, 6 p.m. CST, Dec. 19, St. Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel, St. Meinrad; service with prayer and Scripture for those who mourn and struggle with loss during the Christmas season; light refreshments will follow; everyone welcome; RSVP requested but not required to info@abbeycaskets.com or 800-987-7380; service hosted by Abbey Caskets.

Auditions for Annual MEO Tri-State IDOL Competition, first-round competition online via YouTube; soloists or groups make a 1-5 minute performance video and upload to YouTube, visit www.meoidol.com and complete online video submission form; entry deadline is Dec. 20; in person semifinals Jan. 16, 2016, 2 p.m.; in person finals at Tri-State Idol Gala April 22, 2016; open to high school and college students and adults; assistance for those without video equipment or Internet access by calling 812-402-6700, ext. 2.

Second Annual Rice and Beans Dinner and Sharing, after 4:30 p.m. Mass, Jan. 9, Good Shepherd, Evansville; evening will educate all interested and provide a venue for support and sharing for parishes that have Haiti or other third world projects; keynote by Maryknoll Sister Janet Miller, discussion of current parish projects by all attending, presentation by Ann Ennis of the Maryknoll Group regarding travel funding; for more information contact Mary Beth Davis at 812-589-1824 or by email at meridavys@gmail.com.

Retrouvaille Weekend, Jan. 29-31; weekend designed to help troubled marriages regain their health and spouses to uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together; for confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register call 270-683-1545, ext. 346, email satkv59@gmail.com, or visit www.retrouvaille.com.

Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 11 a.m., Sundays, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available, for information contact Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-490-1000; 5 p.m., Saturdays, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand, interpreted Mass for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Rosary for World Peace, St. Joseph Commandery 306, Evansville,Knights of St. John, will begin their monthly meeting by praying the rosary for world peace; meetings held the second Monday of each month; prayer begins at 7 p.m.; all members are encouraged to attend.

Eucharistic Adoration, second Wednesday of each month, 7 a.m-6 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; everyone welcome.

Advent

Advent with St. Angela, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 5, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.;retreat will focus on Advent from the point of view of St. Angela Merici; $20 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 9, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas through prayer; reconciliation will be offered; $20 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Classes/Workshop

Icon Painting Workshop, Jan. 2-6, St. Meinard Archabbey; participants will follow step-by-step instructions and complete an icon of The Mother of God of Peace; limited to 10 participants; $900 fee; for more information or to reserve a spot contact Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer at merspamer@saintmeinrad.edu.

Reality Spanish Classes, 5:30-8 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 16; Office of Hispanic ministry, 610 E. Walnut St., Ste. 220A, Evansville; introductory-level Spanish course where students will learn to read, write, understand and participate in basic conversations in Spanish; $100/person, materials included; registration is required and space is limited; for more information or to register call Cesar Berrios at 812-618-7519 or go to evdio.org/reality-spanish.

College Faith Life

UE Newman Center Sunday Mass, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; Dec. 6, Father Tony Ernst; Dec. 13, Father Christopher Droste; for more information contact Kristel Riffert at 812-760-8610 or by email at kriffert@evdio.org.

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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Dec. 10, 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.

Community Senior Bingo and Mass, breakfast buffet and bingo 9:30 a.m. in auditorium, Mass 11 a.m. in chapel, third Tuesday of each month, University Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), Evansville; must be at least 65 to participate; please call 812-464-3607 to reserve a spot, space is limited.

Fundraisers

Sixty-first Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon. through Fri., 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. and Sun., Sacred Heart Church, Evansville; over 1,000 Balsam and Fraser Fir trees, fresh wreaths; sponsored by Sacred Heart Boy Scout Troop 399.

St. Nick Bazaar, 8 a.m-5:30 p.m., Dec. 5 and 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 6, Precious Blood school, Jasper; cookie walk where homemade cookies can be purchased by the pound; also homemade breads, pies, dumplings, noodles, cakes, jellies, party mix, craft items, toys, books, Christmas wreaths, decorations, more; silent auction features Christmas dinnerware, nativity set, quilt, baskets of assorted items, more.

   Aromas of Christmas Cookie Walk, 8-11 a.m., Dec. 12, St. Clement Parish. St. Clement campus fellowship hall, Boonville; more than 100 varieties of Christmas cookies, candies, jams, cakes, pies, breads sold by the pound; Christmas raffle and chance auction; enjoy free wassail, Christmas cake and holiday music; no admission fee.                 

Second Annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 12, University Nursing and Rehabilitation (formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; vendors, crafts, baked goods, Christmas items; no admission fee; food available to purchase.

Annunciation Parish Winterfest, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Jan. 9, Christ the King Campus school gym, Evansville; evening will include sausage themed food, tasting of local craft beer and wine, silent auction, reverse raffle tickets are $20 each, live music; $25/person in advance, $35/person at the door; must be 21 and older to attend; for more information call the parish office at 812-476-3061.

Adopt an Alpaca for the Holidays, donation of $50/6 months or $100/year helps cover the cost of routine medical care and boarding; receive a certificate of adoption with a five by seven photo of adopted alpaca in elegant cardboard folio, visit http://spsmw.org/?attachment_id=45831 to view photos; process adoption online or by mail; call 812-535-2931 or email rmorton@spsmw.org for more details; sponsored by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

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.

Health

Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., Dec. 12, 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.

Spiritual Growth

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Dec. 10, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; December gathering will focus on simplicity and humility; 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.

A Weekend of Healing and Hope, 4-9 p.m., Dec. 11, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 12, St. John, Daylight; retreat presented by Immaculée Ilibagiza includes witness of the power of prayer, miracles of the Rosary, and inspirational music; for more information or to register visit www.immaculee.com/events/appearances.php or call 812-867-3718.

Support Groups

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 15, third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; 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., Dec. 16 Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-630-8052.

Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd School cafeteria, Evansville; group for divorced or widowed; for more information call Evelyn at 812-476-4580 or Dorothy at 812-867-6185.

Man to Man Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Evansville Cancer Center, Evansville; sessions are free; refreshments served; for more information call 812-474-1110; sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

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.