Bulletin Board For March 25
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General Interest
St. Theresa Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-12 p.m., April 2, St. Theresa School Gym, Evansville; proceeds for sister parish and children in Haiti.
“Unwrapping the Gift from the Sea”, 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 2, Benedictine Hospitality Center at Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; examine the spiritual wisdom from this classic book presented by Sister Mary Ann Verkamp, OSB; $30, register by March 30 by calling 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Bicycle Blessing, 10 a.m., April 2, near the fountain in front of Providence Spirituality Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN; all are welcome to bring any type of bicycle for the special blessing as the sisters pray for safety, relaxation, good health, and those who build, repair and clean bicycles; participants can ride also their bikes around the campus; no cost to attend; call 812-535-2952 for information.
Country Breakfast, 7 -11 a.m., April 3, Mary Help of Christians, Mariah Hill; dine in or carry out meal of grilled whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuit and gravy, homemade bread, pastries and coffee, milk or juice; $8/adults, $4/children ages 4-11, free to those under 4.
Organ Concert, 2 p.m., April 3, Mount Saint Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, Maple Mount, KY; free organ concert by James Wells, director of music at St. Stephen Cathedral in Owensboro.
Social Ministry Training, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April 6, Catholic Charities Office, Evansville; free social outreach ministry training featuring presentations from local social service agencies throughout the diocese offered to those who respond to needs and requests for financial/social/referral assistance; lunch provided, limited space; RSVP by April 1 at www.charitiesevv.org/socmintrain or call 812-423-5456; sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville.
St. Anthony Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 8 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Anthony; clothing, household, furniture, baby items, bake sale, refreshments; Saturday only $5 bag sale.
Sisters of St. Benedict Monastic Experience, April 8-10, Sisters of St. Benedict, Ferdinand; Experience life as a sister during “A monastic experience”, for women ages 18-40, free weekend to learn about the Benedictine Rule by which the sisters live, including volunteer work, praying and eating with the sisters and personal quiet time to reflect; register by calling Sister Traci Stutz 812-367-1411.
Healing and Music, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., ET, April 9, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; program explores the power of music and teaches ways to use music to improve health and well-being, presented by Ruth Stanley who holds a doctorate in pharmacy and a masters in spirituality; $75/person; register by April 6 by calling 800-880-2777; sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict.
In the Light of Providence Photography Retreat, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., April 9, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN; attendees will view photography of nature, take photos, hear from a National Geographic photo journalist and more; $40, includes lunch; register by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.
Engaged Encounter Weekend, April 9-10, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat for in-depth sacramental marriage preparation lead by trained facilitators; for information and to register, call 812-423-5456.
Spend Sunday with a Saint, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 10, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; all are invited to learn about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s unwavering trust in God; $25 includes brunch; register by April 4 by calling 812-535-2952.
St. Boniface Blood Drive, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., April 10, St. Boniface Gym, Evansville; all blood types are needed; visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS to schedule your appointment.
Safe Kids Day, 4-7-p.m., April 14,in front of St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; free event open to all offering car seat checks, interactive games, bike and helmet safety, water safety education and more; sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children and the Safe Kids Vanderburgh/Warrick County coalition.
Family Mini-Mission, 5:45 p.m., refreshments, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Mini-Mission, April 21, St. Joseph Parish Hall, Jasper; “The Way of the Bride”, a revolutionary look at love, sex, marriage and the mystery of the Mass presented by Rose Sweet, Catholic lay evangelist and author; for parents, grandparents and kids ages 12 and older; childcare must be arranged in advance by calling 812-482-1805.
A Day of Mercy, 11 a.m., Mass, 12 p.m., lunch, 1-4 p.m., Day of Reflection, April 24, St. Joseph Parish Center Hall, Jasper; for the separated and divorced - how to help your kids and how to understand annulment, presented by Catholic lay evangelist and author, Rose Sweet; for information and registration details, call 812-482-1805, sponsored by St. Mary, Huntingburg, St. Joseph, Jasper, and /Stephen Ministries.
Multicultural workshop, “Best Practices for Shared Parishes,” 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, April 29 in English, April 30 in Spanish; presented by the Diocese of Evansville Office of Hispanic Ministry; presenter is Alejandro Aguilera-Titus, Assistant Director of Hispanic Affairs, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church; registration is $20 per person or $80 for five people from the same institution, includes lunch and materials, including the book “Best Practices for Shared Parishes;” the workshop will focus on building unity – through diversity – in our parishes; for more information or to register, go to http://www.evdio.org/multicultural-leadership-event.html.
Matt Maher Concert at Mater Dei High School, 7 p.m., April 29, Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; Matt Maher, a popular contemporary Catholic musician, performs with special guest, John Tibbs; advance tickets $20/adults, $15/students, at the door, $25.
St. James Senior Trip, Aug. 3, Little Theater on the Square, Sullivan, IL; enjoy an Amish style dinner at Grandma’s Kitchen by Doris Yoder followed by the musical play Sister Act in the restored Little Square Theater; $79/person, only 40 tickets will be sold; call 812-867-3036 for information/reservations.
Dinners
St. Henry Spring Dinner, 11 a.m., April 3, St. Henry C.K. of A. Hall; dinners include chicken, potato salad or chips, slaw, baked beans, bread; $10/adult (1/2 chicken), $8/child (1/4 chicken); coffee, soft drinks, pies, desserts also available; half pot, Chinese auction, kids games, raffle; proceeds to benefit St. Henry Church.
Taste of Italy Dinner, 6 p.m. appetizers, 7 p.m. dinner, April 9, Christ the King cafeteria, Evansville; fine Italian dinner, door prizes and sharing of information about the SVdP mission; advance tickets $25, at the door tickets $30, limit of 250 attendees; call 812-476-3061 with questions and to arrange tickets; age 21 and over, photo ID required; sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Annunciation Parish.
Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Die Kirche Auktion Die Fest Kick Off Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., April 9, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; serving Dewig’s country sausage, navy beans, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, drink; hot dogs and chips available for kids; dine in, carry out and drive through available.
Spring Dinner, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., April 10, St. John, Daylight; fried chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade chicken and dumplings, homemade slaw, green beans, corn, dessert and beverage; $9.50/adults, $5/children, 12 and younger.
Fundraisers
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, pick-up 10 a.m.-1 p.m., April 9, corner of Green River Rd and Washington Ave, Evansville; for pre-orders, email wevrard69@wowway.com or call 812-477-8923; proceeds to benefit Holy Rosary’s new chapel, sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Die Kirche Auktion Fest, silent auction 8 a.m.-noon, kid’s games 10 a.m.-3 p.m., live auction begins 1 p.m., April 10, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, Treasure Chest raffle, quilt raffle, half-pot, Road to Riches Raffle; for information call 812-768-6457.
Health
Living with COPD Open House, 4-6- p.m., March 29, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Ministry Conference Room, 709 W 9th St, Jasper; learn techniques for living independently with control over symptoms of COPD, light refreshments, prizes; free, all are welcome; for information, call 812-996-5232.
Alzheimer’s Association Program in Mount Vernon, IN, 1-2 p.m., March 30, Posey County Senior Center, Mt. Vernon; interactive workshop focuses on the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, early detection, clinical studies and drug therapy; registration required by calling 800-272-3900.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Triduum Morning Prayer at the Cathedral, 9 a.m., March 25, Good Friday and 9 a.m., Holy Saturday, March 26, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Add to your preparations for the celebration of Easter during this Jubilee of Mercy with the morning prayer of the Church. Morning Prayer consists of the singing of psalms and canticles, the reading of Scripture, homily, and intercessions. This is a great opportunity for families, RCIA or religious education groups, and anyone looking to give thanks to God in prayer in those last days before Easter. If you have questions, please contact Matt Miller at mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731.
Way of the Cross, 3 p.m. CT, March 25, beginning at the Four Freedoms Monument in downtown Evansville and concluding at Holy Trinity Oratory; the event should conclude by 5 p.m.; sponsored by the Catholic movement Communion and Liberation; if you have questions, please email Father Alex Zenthoefer at azenthoefer@evdio.org.
Spiritual Growth
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service, 2:30 p.m., April 3, St. Philip Parish, Posey County; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Chaplet of St. Michael, Chaplet of Divine Mercy in song, Divine Mercy Litany, Confession will be available.
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service, 3 p.m., EDT, April 3, St. Celestine Parish, Celestine; In preparation, please make a worthy confession during Lent and begin the Divine Mercy Novena on Good Friday, March 25th.
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service, 3 p.m., April 3, Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, Litany of Divine Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession will be available.
Divine Mercy Sunday Prayer Service, 3 p.m., April 3, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Litany of Divine Praises, followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the chapel until 5 p.m.
Easter People on the Road to Mercy, 6-7:30 p.m., April 3, St. Mary, Evansville; join Jack Jezreel, founder of Just Faith Ministries and nationally known educator and speaker on peace and justice, as he breaks open the rich treasury of the church’s social teachings and invites us to deepen our engagement with life and living out mercy; for information, contact Deacon Ed Wilkerson ewilkerson@evdio.org or call 812-425-1577.
Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m., April 10, St. Mary Parish, Huntingburg; “Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” healing Mass with celebrant, Father John Judie; for information, call John Bennett 812-544-2239 or visit www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org.
