Bulletin Board For Jan. 25

General Interest

St. Joe School “Come and See Night,” Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County; preschool through eighth grade, full year day care available; visit with teachers, parents, committee members; tour school; refreshments, folders and information packets, personal tours; open to the public; for more information contact the school at 812-963-3335.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 23; St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; 12-part DVD program that brings healing and hope to divorced and separated Catholics; separate women’s and men’s groups; for more information contact Pam Freyberger at 812-482-1805, ext. 211 or email pfreyberger@evdio.org.

Spinning at Mount Saint Joseph, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; open to all skill levels of weaving, knitting, crocheting; $15 fee includes lunch; overnight accommodations available; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty2maplemount.org.

Valentine Breakfast, Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Wendel school cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving whole-hog sausage, pancakes, French toast casserole, eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit cup, beverage; $6/adults, $3/children 5-12, children 4 and under eat free; sponsored by the Ladies’ Club; also Lucky Heart Draw.

Gospel of John and Church History Lectures, series of lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger;Wednesdays, Feb. 13-March 20, 7-9 p.m., Resurrection School, Evansville; Thursdays, Feb. 14-March 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; tuition $35; textbook – Catholic Bible.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

 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.

St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, open to those who knit or crochet to provide extra comfort and solace to patients identified by St. Mary’s Hospital chaplains and nurses; for more information call Cyndi at 812-485-4882.

Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.,

Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.

Mass and Rosary, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8746 before monthly business meeting; everyone welcome

Mother to Mother Group, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; play dates and Mom’s Nights Out are also offered; babysitting is provided; for more information contact Lisa Bindley at 812-842-2413.

Prayer Hour for Peace, first Friday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; call (812) 367-1411 for more information.

Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit, Evansville, Father Dusty Burns will celebrate Mass in Spanish every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night, 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Koch Family Children’s Museum, Evansville; fun and educational activities, displays; all children must be accompanied by an adult, groups are required to schedule a daytime field trip; for more information call Rachel Rister at (812) 485-4936.

Card Party

St. James, Haubstadt, Feb. 10, noon-4 p.m., St. James Madden Hall; afternoon includes lunch, bake sale, raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes; $5; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net; proceeds to benefit St. James PTA.

Classes

Childbirth Classes, series of classes that includes relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as details of labor and birth, medical intervention, tour of Daviess Community Hospital obstetrics depart; for next class schedule call 812-254-8869.

Spanish Classes, Mondays, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Juan Diego Center, Nativity Church, Evansville; for more information or to register call Pilar Tirado at 812-476-7704.

Zumba Classes at Corpus Christi, Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Saturdays 8-9 a.m.; $3/class; for more information e-mail bbseib2300@sbcglobal.net or call 812-568-5019.

Core20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, abdomen; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Absolute Abs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; build core strength using mat, exercise ball, weights; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399.

“Get Fit” Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,10:30-11:15 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; designed to help with balance and coordination; blood pressure and weight checks available; $5/session: for more details and to register call 812-481-2399.

“Step It Away” Aerobics Class, 5:30-6:30 a.m., each Wednesday, Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; basic aerobics class that uses an elevated platform to tone and strengthen muscles, while boosting your cardiovascular fitness; cost $5/session; for information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Jan. 27, Father Tony Ernst; Feb. 3, Father Chris Forler; Feb. 10, Father Brian Emmick.

UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, Jan. 28,” Love and Marriage” with Joe and Lisa Cook; Feb. 4, program presented by Sharon Burns of Catholic Charities, Feb. 11, “Promises Kept” with Jerry Seng; for more information call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Jan. 30, Father Dusty Burns; Feb. 6, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

Dinners

Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nativity Church cafeteria, Evansville; advance tickets $7/person ($8 at the door), $4/children, tickets sold after all Masses; serving spaghetti with sauce, bread, salad, drink, dessert; sponsored by Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity Men’s Club; proceeds to support the Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, Feb. 3, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, Cole slaw, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; dine in or carry out.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Sausage Dinner, Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving sausage, sauerkraut, white beans, potatoes, corn bread, dessert (hot dogs available for children); $8/adults, $4/children; dine in or carry out.

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Dinner Dance

Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance, Feb. 2, Knights of St. John, St. Wendel, chicken dinner 6-7:30 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m.-midnight; $25/person or $45/couple for dinner and dance in advance, $50/couple at door, $15/person for dance only; set ups included, cash bar available; for tickets call Michele Reker at 812-449-4830 or Julie Zirkelbach at 812-499-6626; sponsored by St. Wendel School Athletic Committee.

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Fit Over Fifty, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.; 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 Kathy Harris at 812-490-2054 or the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Low Impact Aerobic Workout, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; wear comfortable shoes and clothing; check with doctor.

Fundraisers

Holy Cross Casino Night, Jan. 26, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; serving quarter fried chicken or barbecue dinners; evening includes various games, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, Monkey Races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament, cash games, half pot; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required; for more information or to reserve a spot in the tournament call 812-753-3548.

St. Bernard Annual Corvette Raffle, 1960 Corvette convertible to be given away July 14 is on display at Eastland Mall, Evansville Saturday and Sundays, Jan. 26-27, Feb. 9-March 10; raffle tickets are $30 each or $100/4; visit www.stbernardcorvette.org for more information.

Corpus Christi Techno FUNd Night, Feb. 9, 6-11 p.m., Corpus Christi School cafetorium, Evansville; evening includes chicken or ham dinners, unlimited beer and wine, music by DJ Eric Stockton, silent auction, games; $25/person; for more information or to register call the parish office at 812-422-2077 or visit Corpus Christi Facebook page, registration deadline is Feb. 1; must be 21 to attend; all proceeds to benefit the technology department for the school and parish.

Health

Monthly Mobile Digital Mammography, St. Mary’s West Side Connection, 2345 W. Franklin St., Evansville will offer free screenings for those who qualify; for more information or to schedule a screening call 812-402-6001.

Bipolar Disorder, first and third Wednesday each month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Kempf Bipolar Wellness Center, Evansville; open to individuals and family members experiencing bipolar disorder; for more information or questions call Mental Health America at 812-426-2640.

Lenten Programs/Activities

Oremus, A Guide to Catholic Prayer for the Lenten Season, Thursdays, Jan. 31-March 21, 7:15-8:45 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 307, Jasper; DVD participants will discover how God speaks to them even in the smallest encounters through this DVD presentation; fee $15/person; call the parish office at 812-482-1805 for more information or to register.

Holy Redeemer Parish Lenten Retreat, Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mass, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; Msgr. Bernard Powers, author of “A Tree to Climb,” will be presenter; lunch and babysitting are provided; to register call the parish office at 812-424-8344.

Spiritual Growth

Faith Day 2013, March 2, Holy Rosary, Evansville; theme for the day is “Reconciliation and Forgiveness,” workshops include “Healing Family Hurts,” “The Joy of Being Forgiven,” “Forgiveness in Real Life”; for more information or to register call 812-477-8923; registration fee is $10/person until Feb. 27, $12 after Feb. 27 covers morning refreshments, lunch, all materials.

First Saturday Devotions, held the first Saturday of each month, 8-9 a.m., St. Boniface Grotto, Evansville; the Legion of Mary will lead the rosary with meditation; all are welcome to attend.

Perpetual Novena to St. Monica, every Wednesday following 6:30 p.m. Mass, Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, novena prayer to St Monica, benediction..

Bible Studies at Nativity, Evansville, Sundays, 10:30 a.m., room 12; Mondays 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m., church meeting room and 6:30 p.m., room 12; for more information call Nancy at (812) 476-7186.

Support Groups

Neurofibromatosis Midwest – Evansville Chapter, Jan. 28, 6 p.m., The Roca Bar North, Highway 41, Evansville; for individuals, families and friends of those with neurofibromatosis; for more information contact Andrea Miller at evansville@nfmidwest.org.

Breast Cancer Sharing and Surviving Group, meets second Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m., Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; everyone welcome; 812-254-8892.

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families of “graduates” of the NICU, meetings are the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.

Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.

Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; 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.

Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Divorce Recovery Support Group, meets every Tuesday, 6:45 p.m., North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss 812-425-1625.

Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Hospital Resource Center, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman 812-476-7200.

Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.-Feb. 3, 1p.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; opportunities for personal and communal prayer, learning about the life of St. Angela Merici, hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters, small group conversation on the call to consecrated life, personal reflection time, questions and open conversation; contact Ursuline Sister Martha Keller at 270-229-4103, ext. 212 or martha.keller@maplemount.org.

High School Come and See Weekend, Feb. 15-17, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to freshman through senior girls; pray, eat and recreate with the sisters and learn what it is like to be a nun in today’s world; parent permission required; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org or call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999.

Come and See Weekend, March 8, 4 p.m. through lunch, March 10, Glenmary Center Formation House, 411 Locust Ct., Owensboro, Ky.; open to single women ages 18-35; a weekend of discernment on God’s call as a religious working in the mission areas of the South in the United States; for more information and to RSVP contact Barbara O’Nan at 706-414-2982 or visit Barbara@glenmarysisters.org.

Youth/Young Adult

TEC Weekend, Feb. 16-18, St. Mary, Ireland; weekend of prayer, reflections/talks, discussions, activities based on the Paschal Mystery; open to young adults attending classes as a high school junior through college age; for application visit www.switec.org or e-mail tec@evdio.org.

Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, March 8-10, Rivet High School, Vincennes and St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or joerdickinson@gmail.com; registration deadline is Feb. 25.