Bulletin Board For Feb. 5
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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-encounter.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.; Feb. 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, 7:30-11 a.m., Feb. 14; school Cafetorium, 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.
Sisters of Benedict offers “Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem in the Gospel of Luke”, 9:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. EST, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; presented by Benedictine Father Eugene Hensell; explore ten chapters in the Gospel of Luke, learn about discipleship and more; $70 includes lunch; register by Feb. 17 by calling 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, 7 p.m. Feb. 26-1:30 p.m. Feb 28, St. Mary-of-the Woods; presentation from Danielle Bean’s “Momnipotent” program, time for prayer, discussion, Mass, Sacrament of Reconciliation and tours; $200 includes all meals and lodging; $110/commuters includes all meals; register by Feb. 22 by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
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.
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
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 21, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9.50/adults, $5/child.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 http://www.psci.net/blitzen/ or www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.
Support Groups
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.
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 http://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.
