Bulletin Board For Nov. 18, 2016
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General Interest
Turkey Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., Bingo starts 6 p.m., Nov 20, SSt. Wendel Knights Home, St. Wendel; hamburgers, snacks and drinks available; sponsored by the Knights of St. John; for more information, contact Jerry Knapp at 812-963-6159.
Annual Way of Lights Display, Nov. 18 – Dec. 31, The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; over one million lights are featured along a 1.5 mile route depicting the Journey to Bethlehem; petting zoo, camel, donkey, and pony rides, carriage rides, visitors center; family night Tuesdays; for more information, contact the Shrine at 618-3976700 or 314-241-3400 or visit wayoflights.org.
Girls Day Out, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Nov. 19, The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; holiday shopping and luncheon featuring over 50 vendors, artisans, crafters and businesses from the St. Louis/Metro East area; luncheon reservations required, $25 per person or $180 for a table of 8; for more information, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 or 314-241-3400 or visit snows.org/girlsdayout.
Religion in American Life Thanksgiving Program, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Nov. 20, Huntingburg Event Center, Huntingburg; celebrating 50 years with prayers led by local ministers, music selections from various churches and choir; food and monetary donations will be collected for local Shared Abundance food bank and city’s transient fund; public is invited.
St. Clement Parish Open House, 2-4 p.m., Nov. 20, St. Clement, Boonville; celebrate the sixth anniversary of the dedication of the new St. Clement Church in Boonville; a brief program will be offered every 30 minutes during the open house, including time for questions; refreshments will be served.
St. Boniface Parish 2016 Spot Shoot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 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.
Emanuele Fontanini to visit Shrine Gift Shop, 3-6 p.m., Nov. 27, The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; artist will visit with sales of limited figurines; collectors may have pieces that they purchase autographed, along with two pieces from their own personal collection; for more information, call the Shrine Gift Shop, 618-394-6230.
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/.
Breakfast
St. James Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., Nov. 20, Madden Hall, St. James School, Haubstadt; bring the whole family to enjoy the delicious breakfast and enjoy Christmas shopping with local vendors; Santa will be available for pictures and to hear holiday wishes; for more information, contact school office at 812-867-2661.
Card Party
Holy Cross Card Party, 6-9 p.m., Dec. 1, Holy Cross, Fort Branch; games, food, Chinese auction; to RSVP call 812-753-3463.
College Life
UE Newman Catholic Community Mass, 1 p.m., Sundays, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, Evansville; for more information, contact jkoch@evdio.org.
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 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.
Concert
Sisters of St. Benedict 150th Anniversary Concert, 2 p.m., Dec. 4, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; join the Sisters as they celebrate their 150th anniversary, local parishes, schools and music organizations will be participating in this Advent/Christmas concert; concert is free but donations accepted.
Dance
Thanksgiving Eve Dance, 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m., Nov. 23, St. Wendel Knights Home, St. Wendel; sponsored by St. Wendel Athletic Club; for more information, contact Jerry Knapp at 812-963-6159.
Fundraisers
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.
Boy Scout Troop 399 Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale, begins 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat-Sun 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sacred Heart, Evansville; over 1,000 Balsam and Frasier Fir trees available and beautiful fresh wreaths.
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Dec. 3., corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; for pre-orders, e-mail wevrard69@wowway.com or call parish office at 812-477-8923; sponsored by the Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
Health
Creighton Model Fertility Care, 2 p.m., Nov. 20, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; free introductory session provides professional services in fertility awareness, cycle irregularities, determining the potential cause of infertility issues, breastfeeding, and menopause; sessions can assist couples with information and education in achieving or avoiding a pregnancy through the use of this method of charting the woman’s cycles, aid in identifying various women’s health concerns, and doctor referrals; for information and to register call 812 421-2030.
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60 Clabber Group, 1-4 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, Nativity Cafeteria, Evansville; everyone is welcome.
Retreat
Celtic Spirituality with John O’Donohue, 9:30 a..m.-3:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; explore the writings of the late O’Donohue, recognized as the best known of the Irish poets of our day; cost $45 which includes lunch; registration deadline is Nov. 28; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org, call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing the Wounds of Abortion, Jan. 13-15, 2017, Diocese of Owensboro, Owensboro, Ky.; open to any woman or man who has been involved, or touched by, abortion; both Catholics and non-Catholics are welcome to participate; retreat conducted with absolute confidentiality; for more information, visit HopeAfterAbortionKY.com or call Debbie at 270-570-4717 or Jennifer at 931-242-5506.
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.
Spiritual Growth
Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Providence, 11 a.m., Nov. 19, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; Mass is open to the public and people of all faith traditions are encouraged to attend; for more information, call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
How to Read the Gospel of John with Understanding, 6:45 p.m., Nov. 29-30, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; cost $15 for one session or $25 for both sessions; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 10, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat center, Maple Mount, Ky.; reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas through prayer; reconciliation will be offered; $25 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Support Groups
Men’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 5, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; offers support for men who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information, call 812-996-7488.
Alcoholics Anonymous, Evansville area schedule and meeting locations, call 812-434-4952 or visit www.southwesternindianaaaa.org.
Youth and Young Adult
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.
