Bulletin Board For June 17
General Interest
Good Shepherd Parish Merger Celebrations, St. Theresa Church, Evansville; all St. Theresa parishioners - past and present - are invited to celebrate the final weekend Masses at St. Theresa; 4:30 p.m., June 18 celebrated with Father Ted Tempel, catered dinner to follow; 8 a.m., June 19 celebrated with Father Zach Etienne, donuts and coffee to follow.
Summer Solstice Celebration, 6:30 p.m., June 20, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; all faith traditions invited to celebrate the beginning of summer; no cost to attend, refreshments will be served; for information, call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.
Summer Fest, 5-11 p.m., June 24, St. Philip, Posey County; traditional German meal includes fried chicken, bratwurst, pig knuckles and all the trimmings served “under the stars,” indoors or carry-out; beer, wine and soft drinks available; live music by “Better Than Nothin’”; must be 21 to enter; sponsored by St. Philip Men’s Club.
An Evening of Reflection with ValLimar Jansen, 6:30 p.m., August 26, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; evening filled with music, song and inspiring witness; free will offerings will benefit three local organizations that work with the poor; all are welcome.
6th Annual Catechist Formation Day, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., August 27, Catholic Center, Evansville; ValLimar Jansen will use her gifts of storytelling, song and witness to share the message of God’s mercy; for online registration/breakout session information visit http://goo.gl/yzs934.
2016 Wisdom Days for Seniors, October 24, Huntingburg Event Center (Dubois County), October 31, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University (Vincennes), November 7, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight (Evansville); includes lunch, speakers, attendance prizes, and a visit from Bishop Charles C. Thompson; free to attendees, however, free will offerings are appreciated; sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southwest Indiana; visit www.charitiesevv.org/family-life.html for more details; registration information will be provided closer to event dates.
Summer Clothing Collection, The Clothes Closet, Nativity Parish Campus, 3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville; donations of boys’ and men's summer clothing needed most, drop off Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; open every Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m for free clothing.
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.
Dinners
Pork Chop Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., June 25, St. Philip Neri, Bicknell; serving Pork Producer’s butterfly chops, baked potato, slaw, dinner roll, drink and dessert; $11/adults, $4/children.
Steak Night, 5 p.m.-12 a.m., July 9, St. John, Daylight; dinner served from 6-8 p.m. includes rib eye steak, baked potato, vegetable; adult beverages and soda available to purchase; music throughout the evening by Haywire; $18/advance tickets, $20/at the door, corporate sponsorships available; must be 21 to enter, ID required for all; for more information, call 812-867-3718.
Fundraisers
Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., June 24 and 7 a.m.-12 p.m., June 25, St. Clement Parish, Boonville; clothing, furniture, household, toys and more.
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 25, corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab; for pre-orders, email wevrard69@wowway.com, or call 812-477-8923; proceeds will benefit future needs of Holy Rosary’s new chapel; sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
Health
Lymphedema Support Group, 6 p.m., June 30, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; for patients who have or are at risk for developing lymphedema, a chronic swelling caused by build-up of fluid; for more information, call 812-996-5242.
Living with COPD, 6:30-8 p.m., July 5, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Health Ministry Conference Room, Jasper; educational meeting for patients and families; for information, call 812-996-5232.
Baby Behavior, 6-7 p.m., July 6, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; conducted by qualified obstetrical nursing personnel, for expectant parents to help understand baby’s needs and wants; for information, call 812-996-2399.
Memorial Hospital June Fitness Classes; various times/days 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 descriptions, details and times, visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2389.
Personal Wellness Coaching, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; confidential 6- or 12-week program for those who are ready to make a positive change and improve overall health; for complete details, call Health and Wellness Department, 812-996-2399.
Change the Life You Live: Diabetes, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building, Jasper; classes offered on a continual basis focusing on medications, self-monitoring, nutrition and physical activity; registration required by calling 812-996-0521.
Retreat
Engaged Encounter, September 17-18, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; in-depth and personal marriage preparation retreat, led by trained facilitators, allowing engaged couples to focus on the sacrament of Marriage; for information and to register, visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encounter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.
Spiritual Growth
Blueprint for Life: Beatitudes, 5-6:30 p.m., July 5, Mount Saint Joseph Conference Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; monthly Evening with an Ursuline dinner and presentation by Ursuline Sister Mary Matthias Ward; $20; call 270-229-0206 to register and for more information.
Support Groups
Mending Hearts Pregnancy Loss Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville; no registration required; for information, call 812-485-4204.
Bipolar Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays of the month, Kempf Bipolar Wellness Center (3rd floor of St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Institute), 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville; no registration required; for more information, call 812-485-4934.
Women’s Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., second and fourth Mondays of the month, St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing Community Conference Room, 100 St. Mary’s Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; please call 812-485-5725 before your first visit.
Breastfeeding Support Group, 1 p.m. Thursdays, “Gift” Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, 3700 Washington Ave., Evansville; no registration required.
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Week, June 25-July 1, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; single women ages 18-40 are invited to learn about the Benedictine way of life at this retreat while relaxing and having fun; no cost; register by calling Sister Teresa Gunter at 812-367-1411 or email vocation@thedome.org.
Youth/Young Adult
“Tech It Easy” Day Camp, June 27-28, Memorial High School Media Center, Evansville; open to students in grades 3-12 who are receiving resource services in diocesan schools; for details and to register call 812-760-4115 or email bwilliamson@evdio.org.
Health Careers Camp, June 29-July 1, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper; high school students that will be sophomores, juniors or seniors in the fall 2016 school year are invited to explore the health care world for insight into future careers in the health industry; cost $25, register by calling April Gogel at 812-996-0523; sponsored by Southwest Indiana Area Health Education Center, Vincennes University, Jasper, and Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper.
TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) #95, July 23-25, St. Mary, Ireland; a three-day experience for young people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning and for community; adults are welcome and encouraged to attend; full details and application can be found at www.switec.org; future retreat dates are November 12-14, 2016, and February 18-20, 2017.
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