Bulletin Board For Sept 9, 2016

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General Interest

Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 11, Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; Burgoo, food booths, yard sale, holiday décor, crafts, bingo, quilt raffle and grand raffle, silent auction and children’s games; picnic proceeds benefit retired Ursuline Sisters.

Golf Scramble, Sept. 11, Boonville Country Club, Boonville; $65, includes cart, green fees, drinks and lunch; sponsored by St. Clement Parish Men’s Club; to register, call Dave Lasher at 812-305-1381.

Friends of the Poor Walk, 9 a.m., Sept. 17, Evansville State Hospital Grounds, Evansville; one mile or five kilometer walk; register online www.svdpevansville.org or at the event; walk benefits the Evansville District Council of St. Vincent de Paul, including the Food Bank and Thrift Store.

Gather in Faith Women’s Conference, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 17, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; all women are invited as authors Lisa M. Hendey and Kelly Craig Schaefer speak about their books, also included will be breakout sessions on forgiveness, marriage, prayer and parenting; cost $30, includes lunch; register online at sjbnewburgh.org, for information, contact Bethany Logan at bpmmjd@yahoo.com.

CEF 18th Annual Fall Gathering, 5 p.m.-midnight, Sept. 17, Highland Woods Community Center, Vincennes; hog roast, live auction, raffles; proceeds from this event help the CEF provide support to the Vincennes Catholic Schools; to purchase tickets for the event or raffles please contact Debbie Thomas at 812-881-7449, Ann Herman at 812-881-9752, or Kari Land at the CEF Office at 812-882-5889 or office@vincennescef.org.

St. Meinrad Fall Picnic, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sept. 18, St. Meinrad Church, St. Meinrad; chicken dinners, food court, family fun center for children, bingo, silent auction, theme baskets, quilt show, quilt raffle, grand raffle and live music.

Fall Equinox Celebration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Sept. 22, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind; all are invited to celebrate the beginning of the fall season with the word, symbol and sharing; no cost to attend; for information, call 812-535-2932.

Sermon on the Mount: Hollywood vs Faith, 7 p.m., Sept. 24, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon, Ind., starring TV star Frank Runyeon; open admission, donations accepted.  

Blue Mass, 10 a.m., Sept. 29, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Bishop Charles C. Thompson presiding; Mass honors those who have died in the line of duty and those currently serving as police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, 911 operators, and EMT personnel; all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

33 Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary, Closing, 5:30 p.m., Adoration, 6:30 p.m., Mass, Oct. 6, St. Mary, Evansville; Father Gordon Mann will host the closing; for information, call Ruth Lutz 812-457-7798.

Respect Life Celebration, 5:30 p.m. Mass, Oct. 20, Good Shepherd Parish, Evansville; Mass followed by catered dinner and keynote address by Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, President and CEO, Catholic Relief Services; reservations required by Oct. 9; $25/person, $15/full time high school or college student; for details and to register, visit www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html, or call 812-423-5456.

2016 Wisdom Days for Seniors, Oct. 24, Huntingburg Event Center (Dubois County), Oct. 31, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University (Vincennes), Nov. 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; Dubois County registration instructions will be posted in parish bulletins at a later date; to register for Vincennes event, call 812-882-6891, 812-882-1219 or 812-254-6716; registration for Evansville event can be done online at www.charities-evv.org/family-life.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required for all event days.

Then and Now Exhibit, during library hours through Dec. 31, St. Meinrad Library Gallery, St. Meinrad; free and open to the public, exhibit includes maps, pictures, chalices and replicas; for library hours, call 812-357-6401 or visit saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/.

Sisters of Providence “2016-2017 Retreats, Programs and Events” Booklet; available at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, can also be mailed; for information, call the Providence Center at 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Card Parties

St. Agnes Card Party, 5:30 p.m., Sept. 14, St. Boniface Parish, St. Agnes Campus, Evansville; chance auction, quilt and theme basket tables, half-pot drawing, attendance prizes, tasting table; $3 admission at the door; sponsored by St. Agnes Altar Society; for information, call 812-422-0081.

Classes/Workshops

Lives of Saints, Sunday Readings, Church History, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 (Wednesdays) and Oct. 5, 12, Resurrection School, Evansville, or 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Oct. 6, 13 (Thursdays), Catholic Center, Evansville; classes given by Father Don Dilger; $35 tuition; Catholic Bible-textbook.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 12 and continuing each Monday for ten weeks; Old North U.M. Church, 4201 Stringtown Rd., Evansville; for family/caregivers of someone living with mental illness, participants gain skills and information; no charge for class or materials; registration required by calling 812-423-4333.

Creighton Model Fertility Care, 2 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; free introductory sessions provide professional services in fertility awareness, cycle irregularities, determining the potential cause of infertility issues, breastfeeding and menopause; sessions also can assist couples with information and education in achieving or avoiding a pregnancy through the use of this method; for information and to register call 812-421-2030.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6-8 p.m., Sept. 19 - Oct. 24 (Mondays), Annunciation Parish, Parish Center at Christ the King Campus, Evansville; DVD series, facilitated discussion and group discussion time with a priest; open to all whether divorced recently or years ago; no fee to attend; registration required by Sept. 12 by calling 812-476-3061.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6:30-8 p.m., Sept. 20 - Dec. 6 (Tuesdays), St. Joseph Ministry House, St. Joseph Parish, Jasper; 12-week program brings hope and healing to divorced and separated Catholics; no fee to attend; babysitting available and must be arranged when registering; for information and to register, call 812-482-1805.

Dinners

Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 18, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; fried chicken with all the trimmings; adults/$9.50, children/$5; dine in or carry out.

Fundraisers

paghetti Dinner, 5-8 p.m., Sept. 9, St. John the Evangelist, Loogootee; free-will offerings will be accepted; sponsored by the Catholic War Veterans Post 1976, Martin County, to benefit Loogootee High School and Shoals High School scholarship program.

Fourth Annual SamStrong Childhood Cancer Awareness Football Game, Sept. 9, Enlow Field (Bosse High School), Evansville; Reitz Memorial’s Sept. 9 home game against Mater Dei honors 2012 Memorial graduate Sam Featherstone, who died in January 2013 after a 3-year battle with brain cancer; special t-shirts are available now online at www.samstrong.org and will be available for purchase at the game; all proceeds benefit research at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 9 and 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Sept. 10, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double, Saturday bag sale begins at 10:30 a.m.; food, drinks and kuchens available during the sale.

Health

Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Sept. 12 - Oct. 31 (Mondays), Sept. 15 - Nov. 3 (Thursdays); St. Mary’s Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing; classes taught by local certified instructors Mike Goebel and Susan Reid, designed for all ages, physical conditions and experience levels; $75 for all eight classes; registration required by calling 812-485-5725.

Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Sept. 14, 951 S. Hebron Ave., Suite C (between Bellemeade and Washington Ave.), Evansville; informational program presented by Gina Downs, V.P. of Senior Connection; free but registration is required; for information, call 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610.

Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6 p.m., Sept. 14, Mary Potter Meeting Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; to help older brothers and sisters prepare for the arrival of a new baby; free for the children of those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $10; pre-registration required; to enroll visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2399.

Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., Sept. 27, Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; public forum for anyone interested in learning more about bariatric surgery; for more information, please call Memorial Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery staff at 812-996-0185.  

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60 Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome.

Senior Citizens Gathering, 1-2:30 p.m., third Tuesday of each month (Sept - May), St. Anthony cafeteria, Evansville; fun, dessert and Bingo; first meeting Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. (note time change because of lunch); dues $5 per year payable at first meeting; for more information, call All Saints Parish office at 812-423-5209.

Retreat

The Gospel of Matthew, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sept. 17, Providence Hall Conference Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; explore and pray the Five Sermons that Matthew constructed to identify who Jesus was and how Christians like us can find a map for thriving in a changing, chaotic world; facilitated by Sister Cathy Campbell; $45 includes lunch; register by Sept. 12 by calling 812-535-2932 or visit www.SistersofProvidence.org.

Engaged Encounter, Sept. 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.

The Name of God is Love and Mercy, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 24, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; retreat will draw on the wisdom, passion and vision of Jesus, Pope Francis, St. Mother Theodore Guerin and St. Francis of Assisi; cost $45, includes lunch; register by Sept. 19 by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Reunions

Mater Dei Class of 1955 Reunion, 11 a.m., Sept. 10, Roca Bar North, Evansville; for information and reservations, call Willie (Rexing) Kain at 812-476-7930.

  Spiritual Growth

Connect Coffee Talk, 10:30 a.m., Sept. 11, Holy Redeemer Parish, Evansville; Walking with Purpose Bible Study Kick-Off event; small groups formed at event will meet at various days and times for 22 weeks; free childcare will be provided; register at www.holyredeemerchurch.org or by calling Sara Sexton at 812-228-0311.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 13, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods, Ind.; Sept. gathering will focus on chores and work; 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.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous, Evansville area schedule and meeting locations, call 812-434-4952 or visit www.southwesternindianaaaa.org.

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, Sept. 23-25, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; for single men, ages 18-35 who are interested in a monastic vocation, the opportunity to stay in the monastic guest house, eat and pray with the monastic community and participate in work periods and conferences; for information or to register, call 812-357-6318 or email vocations@saintmeinrad.org.

Youth/Young Adult

Family of Faith Workshops, 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 15, St. Mary, Ireland and 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 22, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; workshops designed to explain the guidelines needed for workbook completion for parents and Catholic 3rd grade Brownies, Cadets, Seniors and Ambassadors; hosted by the Evansville Diocese Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts; for information contact Lois Schenk 812-437-4165 or Mary Lou Bradley 812-453-1775, or email lschenk@wowway.com.