Bulletin Board For Oct. 28, 2016
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General Interest
Catholic War Veterans and Auxiliary National Recruitment Week, Oct. 29 - Nov. 6; various locations; join the CWV or the CWVA; recruiting at local parishes Oct. 29-30 and Nov. 5-6; for more information, contact George (Bud) Erler at buderler@gmail.com or Elizabeth Kruger at ek12419@gmail.com.
St. Isidore Annual Shoot, Mass 8 a.m., activities through 5 p.m., Oct. 30, Celestine Community Club, Celestine; food, quilt raffle, kids’ games, ham and beef shoot, raffle, Bingo; contact parish office at 812-634-1875 for more information.
St. Boniface Parish 2016 Spot Shoot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Historic Dogtown, 6201 Old Henderson Rd., Evansville; meat or cash prizes, raffle for Benelli Supernova 12 GA shotgun; hot food, soup and drinks available; for more information, contact the parish office.
MEO 2017 Tri-State IDOL Auditions, open until Oct. 31; soloists or groups should make a 1-5 minute performance video and upload it to YouTube, then visit www.meoidol.com and complete online video submission form; must be able to perform in person at the MEO Gala on March 4, 2017; open to high school and college students and adults; for more information, please call MEO office at 812-402-6700 ext. 2.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store “Absolute Auction,” 3:30-5:30 p.m., Nov. 2, 709 East Sycamore Street, Evansville; warehouse auction featuring desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets and mystery pallets of housewares, curious, and Christmas decorations; dealers and the public are welcome; buyers are responsible for the hauling and transport of all items purchased on the day of the auction; for more information, call John Payne at 812-425-3148 or Bill Hussman at 812-483-5526.
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.
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/.
Card Party
St. Philip’s “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” Ladies Club Card Party, doors open 6 p.m., Nov. 9, St. Philip Gymnasium, St. Philip; features a quilt raffle, special raffle, half pot raffle, theme basket raffle and Chinese auction; tasting table with appetizers, entrees and desserts; for tickets or information, call 812-985-3213 or 812-985-9177.
Classes/Workshops
Yarn Spinners Weekend, Nov. 4-6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; all skill levels welcome at “Arts at the Mount” spinning weekend; for information on room rates or to register, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
What’s Your Story? Memoirs and More, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nov. 5, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; Everyone has a story . . . what’s yours?; find out how to write your story; cost $30, includes lunch; preregistration is required; contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
College Life
USI Newman Catholic Community Mass, 4 p.m., Sundays, Liberal Arts Building, Room 101, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville; for more information, contact choehn@evdio.org.
UE Newman Catholic Community Mass, 1 p.m., Sundays, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, Evansville; for more information, contact jkoch@evdio.org.
UE Newman Center Monday Night Dinner and Discussion, for more information, contact jkoch@evdio.org.
Small Group Faith Sharing, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville; email choehn@evdio.org for more information or to join a group.
Newman Catholic Community Student Meetings, 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Rice Library, Room 0018, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville; for more information, contact choehn@evdio.org.
Concerts
Mass Symposia, 5 p.m., Oct. 30, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will perform “Mass” written by the late Leonard Bernstein on Nov. 12, and the Philharmonic invites you to attend one of several Mass symposia that will center on the crisis of one’s faith; panel will include Maestro Alfred Savia, Father Steve Lintzenich, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, Don Colton and Andrea Drury; open and free to the public; for more information, including the locations of the other symposia, please call 812-425-5050.
Dinners
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m. - ?, Oct. 30; menu includes fried chicken dinner with all the trimmings and dessert; dine-in or carry-out is available; cost $9.50 per adult and $5 per child.
St. Ann’s Altar Society Homemade Chicken/Beef Noodle Dinner, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 4, St. Peter Parish Hall, Linton; includes chicken or beef and noodles, green beans, cole slaw, roll, drink and dessert; dry noodles will be sold; contact St. Peter parish office for more information at 812-847-7821.
St. Henry B-B-Q Dinner, 11 a.m., Nov. 6, St. Henry C. K. of A. Hall; dinners include chicken (BBQ or fried), 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 auctions, kids games, quilt raffle; proceeds to benefit St. Henry Church.
St. Joseph Princeton Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Nov. 6, St. Joseph Gymnasium, Princeton; fried chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, slaw, rolls, homemade desserts and drink; adults/$8, children ages 3 through 10/ $3; carry out is available; call 812-385-2617 for more information.
Annual Soup Supper, 4-6:30 p.m., Nov. 8, Sts. Peter and Paul Cafeteria, Haubstadt; chicken noodle and chili soups, desserts, drinks; eat-in or bring containers for carry outs; hosted by Sts. Peter and Paul Pro-Life Committee, proceeds benefit Right to Life of Gibson County; for more information, contact Mary Hirsch at 812-768-6406.
Fundraisers
Tri-State Multiple Sclerosis Association Autumn Walk, 12:30 p.m. registration, 1:30 p.m. walk, Nov 6., Harrison High School, Evansville; charity walk, silent auction, lunch, Zumba, family activities; all money raised stays in tri-state area; participants can register at the walk, or by visiting www.tristatems.org; for more information, contact Tri-State MS Association at 812-423-5943 or 1-866-514-4312.
Ladies of Charity Benefit, 5:30-10 p.m., Nov. 5, Armstrong Recreation Center, Evansville; steak dinner and dance to benefit the Ladies of Charity; funds provide assistance to St. Vincent Daycare Center and Albion Fellows Bacon Center; tickets must be purchased in advance, $20 per person, includes dinner, dance, snack, drinks, and silent auction; for tickets call Connie Gries at 812-963-6023 or Marilyn Wassmer at 812-985-3261.
St. James PTA Dressing Fundraiser, orders taken until Nov. 7, St. James School, Haubstadt; $15 per estimated gallon bucket; to place order call Eva Agee at 812-867-5175, or submit online at www.stjameshaubstadt.com and click on “Dressing Orders,” pick up 6-9 p.m., Nov. 11 or 8-10 a.m., Nov. 12 at Madden Hall, St. James Parish, Haubstadt.
Christ the King’s 11th Annual Jingle Mingle Mart, 4-9 p.m., Nov. 11, Christ the King School, Evansville; an evening of shopping, entertainment, food court and silent auction items; for more information, email jingleminglemart@hotmail.com or log onto www.annunciationevv.org; check out Christ the King Jingle Mingle Mart on Facebook for JMM updates and to see featured auction items displayed.
Holy Redeemer Tap and Cork Festival, 6-9 p.m., Nov. 12, Holy Redeemer Parish Activity Center, Evansville; beer, wine and food tasting event; tickets available now $30 each, table for 8/$275, tickets at the door $40 each; to purchase tickets call 812-424-8344 or visit www.eventbrite.com and search Holy Redeemer Tap and Cork; for more information, visit the Holy Redeemer Tap and Cork Facebook page.
St. Wendel Ladies Club Ready to Bake Dressing Fundraiser, pick up 8 a.m.- noon, Nov. 19, St. Wendel School Cafetorium, St. Wendel; $15/gallon; to place an order call Olivia at 812-963-5213 or Martha at 812-845-2591.
Health
Preparation for Childbirth Class, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Nov. 12, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery; recommend both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise $65; for more information or to enroll, call 812-996-2399.
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60 Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome.
Senior Citizens Gathering, 12 p.m., third Tuesday each month, St. Anthony Cafeteria, Evansville; senior citizens are invited to All Saints Parish for shared laughter, desserts, fun and Bingo; for more information, call the parish office at 812-423-5209.
Retreat
Listening Retreat, Nov. 18-20, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence want to guide you toward deeper contemplative listening during a free weekend retreat; housing and meals will be provided; registration is available online at ListeningRetreat.SistersofProvidence.org or contact Sister Editha at 812-230-4771.
Reunion
Alumnae Memorial Mass, 11 a.m., Nov. 6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; Mass is celebrated in remembrance of all deceased classmates, faculty, family and friends of the former Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Junior College in Maple Mount; please RSVP for Mass and dinner by Oct. 31 by calling 270-229-2006 or email alumnae.msj@maplemount.org.
Spiritual Growth
Spiritual Health: The Path of Grace, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 9, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; using the book, “The Pace of Grace” by Linda Kavelin Popov, participants will focus care for self, prayer as presence, and patience of virtues; cost $4; pre-registration is required at www.mhhcc.org or by calling 812-996-2399.
Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Nov. 8, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods, Ind.; gathering will focus on friendship; 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.
Tour the Grotto, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sundays, St. Boniface, Evansville; tours of the beautiful Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto; all are welcome; free and open to the public.
Support Groups
“Creating Hope,” 5:30-7:30 p.m., first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room located at the Dorbett Street entrance of Memorial Hospital, Jasper; designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers, “Creating Hope” uses creative expression as a coping mechanism for patients with cancer; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; for more information, visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events,” or call 812-996-7488.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at National Shrine of our Lady of the Snows, Nov. 18 – Dec. 31, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; calling all youth looking for service hours or social outreach activities; greeters needed to welcome guests to the Christmas tree display inside the Shrine Visitors Center each evening from 5-9 p.m.; volunteers under age 16 need to be accompanied by an adult; for more information, email programs@snows.org.
Youth and Young Adult
MASSive Chili Fire, 4 p.m. til the fire stops burning! Nov. 5, Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch; 9th annual Mass and chili dinner sponsored by the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Evansville; for young adults ages 18-35; contact Father Alex Zenthoefer azenthoefer@evdio.org or Sister Teresa Gunter tgunter@thedome.org for more information.
TEC 96, Nov. 12-14, St. Mary, Ireland; spots currently available but interested participants encouraged to get applications in early; three-day experience for youth searching for goals, acceptance, meaning, and community; application and more information available at http://www.switec.org.
