Bulletin Board For April 8

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General Interest

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.

$10,000 Bingo, doors open 4 p.m., bingo begins 6 p.m., April 9, Washington Catholic Middle School, Washington; five $200 games, eight $250 games, five $400 games, two $500 games and four $1,000 games; play all games for $27; pull tabs and food available.

Healing and Music, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. EDT, 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 p.m., April 9, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; 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.

Rogation Day, 6:30 p.m. EDT, April 13, St. Celestine, Celestine; service will begin with procession, led by Father John Boeglin, Diocesan Director of Rural Life, including the Litany of Saints and Litany of St. Isidore, patron saint of farmers and farm workers, followed by Mass at its conclusion; participants are invited to being a small bag of soil and/or seeds to be blessed; participants will receive small bottles of blessed water to sprinkle on their farms, fields and animals; prayer cards will be given out.

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.

18th Annual Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 16, grounds of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind,; crafts, music, more; no cost, freewill donations accepted at the gate; for information call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

St. Matthew 5K Walk and Run, 8 a.m., April 16, St. Matthew School, Mount Vernon; For all ages, 1 mile family walk, 5K run, for details, location and registration information, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/MountVernon/StMatthew5kwalkrun.

2016 World Youth Day Golf Scramble, April 16, McDonald Golf Course, Evansville; $60/person, teams of 4 required; food and drinks provided, prizes, half pots and raffle; proceeds to fund 14 youth and young adults from St. Francis Xavier, St. Wendel and Corpus Christi who will participate in the pilgrimage in July; to register, call Mike Wassmer 812-475-2578.

St. Vincent de Paul Truck, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 16 and 7 a.m.-12 p.m., April 17, St. John Parking Lot, Daylight; accepting gently used clothing, shoes, household items, books and furniture, tax receipts will be available; donations given to St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store to help provide necessary personal clothing and household items which the poor cannot afford to buy new.

Couple’s Social Dancing Classes, 5 week classes beginning April 18, various days of the week offering a variety of dance classes including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing and Night Club Two-Step, St. Mary’s Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing, Evansville; $65 per couple; register by April 14 by calling 812-485-5725 or visit StMarysEpworth.com/classes for full details.

Dine to Donate with Catholic Charities, April 20, Hacienda Restaurant, 711 N. First Ave., Evansville; 20 percent of purchases made will be donated to Catholic Charities if diners present a special coupon; a digital version of the coupon is available for download at www.TheMessageOnline.org.

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.

Skirting Party, April 25-29, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; learn how to clean alpaca fiber and celebrate the skirting with food, music and fellowship; for information call 812-535-2878 or email rkeller@spsmw.org.

Newly Married Workshop, 6-8 p.m., April 28, Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; or 6-8 p.m., May 5, Catholic Charities, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville; theme for workshops is “Family of Origin, Expectations and Adjustments”; no cost to attend, suggested donation $10 per couple but not required; snacks, drinks and door prizes will be given away; reservations required by calling 812-423-5456 or visit  www.charitiesevv.org/engagement-and-marriage.html.

“Best Practices for Shared Parishes” Multicultural workshop, 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; $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, call the Office of Hispanic Ministry at 812-683-5212 or visit www.evdio.org/multicultural-leadership-event.html.

Matt Maher Concert, 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.

Scrapbooking Event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 30, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; craft activities, scrapbooking, make and takes, stamping cards, door prizes, silent auction and shop from vendors such as Doodlebug and Creative Dreams; early registration $35 (by April 15), includes lunch; sponsored by St. Mary’s Center for Children; proceeds help fund autism services for children in the community; to register, contact Kelly Shaw, 812-485-4419 or Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.

National Day of Prayer, Noon, May 5, Four Freedoms Monument, Evansville; gathering of different faith leaders praying for peace and unity in our country; everyone welcome.

Dinners

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 St. Vincent dePaul 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 Die Kirche Auktion 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.

Soup for Csukas, 5p.m. CDT to 7 p.m. CDT on April 15 in the St Theresa Parish cafeteria, 700 Herndon Drive, Evansville, IN 47711; homemade soups and desserts will be available, and a freewill offering will be accepted; all proceeds will benefit the family of Evansville firefighter Beth Csukas, who continues recovery and rehabilitation from severe injuries she suffered in a January traffic accident on I-69 near Bloomington.

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Services for Seniors, 11 a.m., April 14, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; presented by Nativity Health Program, topics will include assisted living, hospice services, outpatient rehab and home health services; RSVP to Nancy, 812-476-7186 or noskins@evdio.org.

St. James Seniors Canadian Trip, September 17-24, bus leaves from St. James, Haubstadt; cost per person, double occupancy, $725, includes 7 nights lodging, 12 meals and guided tours of Canadian cities of Montreal, Quebec and Ottawa; for details and reservations, call Norma 812-867-3036 by May 14.

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; $20/slab, 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

Tai Chi for Arthritis Class, 1:30-2:30 p.m., April 11-June 6, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Epworth Crossing, Evansville; eight-week class for all ages and physical conditions to learn how to ease symptoms of arthritis - including pain, depression and decreased range of motion, taught by certified instructor, Mike Goebel; $75, register by April 7 by calling 812-485-5725.

Memorial Hospital April Fitness Classes, various days/times with classes of moderate intensity offered for people of all ages including yoga, Get Fit 55 and Jazzercise; all classes held at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; for class description, details and times, visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2389.

Spiritual Growth

Deacon Ordination Evening of Adoration, 7 p.m., April 8, Good Shepherd Parish, Evansville; in celebration of the ordination to the Diaconate of John Pfister and Jerry Pratt, join us for time of prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament; for information, contact Matt Miller at the Catholic Center: mmiller@evdio.org, or 800-637-1731.

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m., April 10, St. Mary Parish, Huntingburg; healing Mass with celebrant, Father John Judie; for information, call John Bennett 812-544-2239 or visit www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org.

Eucharistic Adoration, 3-5 p.m., April 10, Motherhouse Chapel, Maple Mount, Ky.; second Sunday of each month, followed by evening prayer; upcoming dates for the year include May 8, June 12 and July 10.

Spend Sunday with a Saint, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 10, Sisters of Providence, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; all are invited to learn about St. Mother Theodore Guerin’s unwavering trust in God; $25 includes brunch; register by calling 812-535-2952.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., April 12, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods, Ind.; focus on nature with candlelight service that 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.

Holy Ground Retreat: Tending the Soil, Tending the Soul, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., April 15, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; join Sister Mary Montgomery for this retreat which will include prayer in nature, contemplative sitting and using many prayer forms, if you need time to relax and renew your body, mind and spirit; $45, register by April 11 by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Psalms: Prayers of the Heart, 9:30-11:30 a.m., April 16, Benedictine Hospitality Center at Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; presented by Benedictine Sister Louise Laroche; an overview of the book of Psalms and how to deepen your relationship with God; sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict; $30, register by April 13 by calling 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

Grieving Gracefully into a Future of Hope, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., April 23, Providence Spirituality Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; focus on understanding the grief process within a group setting where hope and healing await those willing to share their grief journey with their God and with one another; $40, includes lunch; register by April 18 by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Praying with the Mystics, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., April 30, Providence Spirituality Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; retreat explores the lives of mystics St. Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich and St. Teresa of Avila, by examining their writings, world and prayer; $40, register by April 25 by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Support Groups

Griefshare, 6:30-8 p.m., starting April 13, Good Shepherd, Evansville; 13 week program for those dealing with a loss of a special individual; free and open to the public, regardless of faith; contact Sue Kroupa, 812-626-8067 for information.

Your Health and Diabetes, 7-8 p.m., April 18, Pavilion Classroom, 800 W. 9th St., Jasper; support, education, information; call 812-996-0521 with questions.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 20, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-639-1978.