Bulletin Board For Jan. 29, 2016

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General Interest

2016 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 13-14, April 9-10, Sept. 17-18, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreats begin 7:15 a.m. Sat. and end 3 p.m. Sun.; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.

Lenten Lectures, Father Dilger: Sunday Readings; Saints of the week; ChurchHistory. Resurrection School: Wed. 7 to 9 p.m.,Feb. 10, 17, 24; Mar.2,9,16. Catholic Center: Thur. 9:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 11,18, 25; Mar. 3,10,17. Tuition $35.

St. John the Baptist Mother to Mother Ministry sponsored Spring and Summer Children’s Consignment Sale, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; February 6, St. John, Newburgh; $1 admission for all shoppers; no children under the age of 12 allowed; for information, call 812-490-1000.

St. Wendel Ladies’ Club Valentine Breakfast, 8:00-11:00 a.m., February 14; Wendel Hall, Evansville; annual breakfast includes whole hog sausage, eggs, biscuits/gravy, pancakes or French toast casserole, fruit cup, juice, milk, coffee; $6/adult, $3/children ages 5-12, children 4 and under, free; Lucky Heart Draw, all are welcome.

St. Philip School “Check Us Out” Open House, 6:30-7:30 p.m., January 29; St. Philip Catholic School, Posey County; tour the school, meet teachers and learn about curriculum; for questions call 812-985-2447.

Annunciation School Open House, 6-7:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Annunciation School at Christ the King, Evansville; for more information call 812-476-1792.

Forgiving What You Cannot Forget, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Feb. 13, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; learn the value of forgiveness, the difficulties, practical helps; $75 includes lunch; registration due Feb. 10; for more information or to register call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

Retrouvaille, Feb. 26-28, Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis; program provides the tools to help troubled marriages; weekend combined with a series of six-12 post-weekend sessions over three months; for more information or to register contact Chuck and Janet Schooley at 317-489-6811, email register@Retroindy.com or visit website www.HelpOurMarriage.com.

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.

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.

Card Party

St. James Card Party, doors open at noon, Feb. 14, St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; games, Chinese auction, large raffle, bake sale, door prizes; $6/person admission includes lunch; for reservations call Carrie Kissel at 812-306-5947.

Classes

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED; 5:30-9:30 p.m., two session class, Feb. 9 and 16, 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 and relief of choking; cost  $65; pre-registration required; for information or to register call 812-481-2399

Tai Chi for Arthritis, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 1-March 21, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; safe and effective way to ease the symptoms of arthritis including pain, depression, decreased range of motion; $75/eight classes; call 812-485-5725 to reserve a spot.

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 2 and Feb. 9, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0626.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 3, Board Conference Room B/C Memorial Hospital, Jasper; focus on various aspects of breastfeeding; recommended that both mother and support person attend; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise $15; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.

English as a New Language Classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11:15 a.m. and 12:15-2:30 p.m., Nativity, Evansville, for more information call 812-476-7704; Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Dale, for more information call 812-937-2200; Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.-noon, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 6-8:30 p.m., Guadalupe Center, Huntingburg; for more information call 812-683-5212.

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

Dinners

Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt, Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 31, school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, flitters, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children 10 and under; carry out available; sponsored by the Outreach Commission; donations of non-perishable items will be collected at the door for the Lord’s Pantry.

Family Style All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 7, Kaiser Hall-Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9.50/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.

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60 Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome.

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.

Fish Fry

St. Wendel Knights of St. John, 5-7 p.m., Feb. 5, Knights of St. John’s Home, St. Wendel; serving fried cod, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, applesauce, corn bread, beverage; grilled cheese available; carry out available; $8.50/adults, $4/children 12 and under.

Fundraisers

Holy Cross Casino Night, doors open 5 p.m., gaming from 5-11 p.m., Jan. 30, Holy Cross, Fort Branch; chicken or BBQ dinner includes German potato salad, baked beans, Cole slaw; evening includes cash bar, casino games, bingo, auctions, Texas Hold’Em Tournaments; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required.

Texas Hold’Em Tournament, 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. games start, Feb. 6, St. Clement, Boonville; $30 buy-in, 5,000 chip count, add-on $5 for additional 1,000 chips; payout 70% of Buy-In to top 10% (four players min.); half pot, side games, concessions; for more information, call 812-897-4653 or 812-567-4379.

St. Anthony’s Fat Sunday Breakfast Buffet, 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 7, St. Anthony Church cafeteria, Evansville; $7/person all you can eat biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, pancakes, fruit, coffee, milk or juice; sponsored by the A-Men’s Club of All Saints Parish, Evansville.

The Friend’s Dinner, 5:30 p.m. doors open, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres served, 6:30 p.m. prime rib dinner, silent auction, raffle, door prizes, entertainment, Feb. 13, National Guard Armory, Evansville; special guests are Bishop Charles C. Thompson and new pastor Father Gordon Mann, guest emcee is Mike Blake, entertainment provided by Jazz Quartet: The Sidemen; tickets $35/person, call parish office at 812-425-1577 or visit website www.stsmaryandjohnparish.org; raffle tickets $5 each, prizes include $2,000 grand prize and seven other prizes; proceeds to benefit mission, ministries and outreach to the poor through food pantry, soup kitchens, parish St. Vincent de Paul; must be 21 to attend.

Quilt-of-the-Month Raffle, 12 chances to win in 2016, drawing is the first day of the month, winner has choice of available quilts; tickets $10 each and are placed back in the drawing after winner is chosen; contact St. Boniface secretary at stboniface@evdio.org or call office on Mon.-Fri. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to buy a ticket, copy of ticket stub will be mailed.

Health

Friday Community Health Screening, 7-9 a.m., Feb. 5, Memorial Hospital Health and Wellness Classrooom 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.

Lenten Programs/Activities

Annual Lenten Day of Recollection, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 20, Daughters of Charity Seton Residence, Evansville; spiritual directors are Deacons Joseph Seibert, David Seibert and Michael Seibert; $10 fee payable at registration includes breakfast and dinner; for reservation call 812-423-7842 by Feb. 15; open to everyone.

Spiritual Growth

Christ Renews His Parish Retreat in Spanish for Women, Feb. 6-7, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; retreat open to all women 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 mujeres en el Sarto Retreat Center.)

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Feb. 9, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; 2016 gatherings will focus on “Finding God in the Ordinary,” Feb. gathering will focus on friendship; 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 www.Taize.ProvCenter.org.

Parish Mission at St. Francis of Assisi, 2 p.m., Feb. 7; 6 p.m., Feb. 8 and 9; 5:30 p.m., Feb. 10, St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; theme of mission presented by Oblate Father John Mark Ettensohn is “No ifs, ands, or buts, God is with us . . . now what?;” for more information call 812-937-2200.

“A Father Who Keeps His Promises,” 10:30 a.m., Feb. 11, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; monthly study of the book by Scott Hahn which focuses on God’s covenant Love in Scripture; lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.; $10 fee per class; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Lenten Book Study Series: Job and Julian of Norwich, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Feb.13, and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., March 23, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the Woods, $25 per person, register by Feb. 8; call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m. Mass, Feb. 14, St. Mary, Huntingburg; Father Joseph Mungai is celebrant; 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 www.psci.net/blitzen or www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.

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.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 3, 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.

Bariatric Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 8, Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call 812-996-0185 or 812-996-0218.

Grief Recovery Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m., five weekly sessions on Tuesdays, Feb. 16-March 15 Memorial Hospital Chapel, Jasper; participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss; sessions conducted by Theresa O’Bryan and Tom Holsworth; contact Memorial Hospital for information or to register at 812-996-0219.

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.

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.

Vocation Exploration

“Come and See” Life as a Sister of Providence, 7 p.m., April 8-2 p.m., April 10, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence invite Catholic women ages 18-42 to discover what life would be like as a Sister of Providence; free and includes housing and meals; for more information contact Providence Sister Editha Ben at 812-230-4771 or by email at eben@spsmw.org; register online at www.ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org.

Youth/Young Adult

TEC Retreat Weekend, Feb. 13-15, 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 www.switec.org.

Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, March 4-6, Catholic Center, Evansville; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or joerdickinson@gmail.com; registration deadline is Feb. 22.

Source and Summit 2016 Youth Retreat, March 11-13, Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville; music by John Michael Talbot; Mass, confession, adoration, rosary, praise, Scripture, small group workshops, fun, friends, food; open to ages 13-24; for more information visit www.sourcesummitevansville.org.