Bulletin Board For Nov. 25, 2016

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General Interest

Annual Way of Lights Display, through 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.

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.

St. Clement Parish Cookie Walk, 8-11 a.m., Dec 10, St. Clement Social Hall, Boonville; cookie Walk, chance auction, Christmas raffle; for more information call parish office at 812-897-4653.

Das Nikolausfest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Dec. 10, lower level of St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; food and drink available; entertainment by Heritage Hills High School Christmas Choir, "TubaChristmas" Band; visit by St. Nicholas before parade, goody bags for kids, kids crafts, cookie decorating, quilt raffle, story telling; sponsored by St. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St Nicholas Church; for more information visit www.catholicnorthspencer.org. or call 812-937-2385.

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

Holy Cross Card Party, 6-9 p.m., Dec 1, Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch; games, food, Chinese auction items; 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.

Concerts

Sisters of St. Benedict 150 Anniversary Concert, 2 p.m., Dec 4, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; all are invited to join the Sisters of St. Benedict 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.

Fundraisers

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 from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, West Franklin Street, 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 & 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

Heartsaver CPR, Dec 6 and 13, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Healthy and Wellness Classroom at Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; designed for lay personnel who serve as rescuers as part of their job responsibilities and for the general public; registration required; $85 fee; Information or registration call 812-481-2399.

Living with COPD, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec 6, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Health Ministry Conference Room,  Jasper; educational meeting for those who care for someone with COPD; Pre-registration is not necessary and there is no cost; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org.

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec 6 and 13, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-7488.

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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, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; retreat will explore the writings of the late O’Donohue, recognized as the best known of the Irish poets of our day; cost is $45 which includes lunch; registration deadline is Nov 28; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.

A Monastic Experience, Dec 16-18, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; Single women, ages 18-40, are invited to learn more about the Benedictine Rule by which the sisters live; to attend this free weekend or for more information, contact Sister Traci Stutz at 812-367-1411 or tstutz@thedome.org. Register online at thedome.org/events.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing the Wounds of Abortion, Jan 13-15, Diocese of Owensboro, Ky; Paricipation is 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

Gift: A Theological Reflection, 5-6:30 p.m., Dec 6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Owensboro, Ky.; Evening with an Ursuline dinner and presentation; cost is $20; preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec 10, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Owensboro, Ky.; prepare for this holy time of waiting; $25 fee includes lunch, preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Eucharistic Adoration, 3-5 p.m., Dec 11, Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount, Owensboro, Ky; adoration concludes with evening prayer.

Advent Evening with Bishop Medley, 5-7 p.m., Dec 13, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Owensboro, Ky.;event led by Bishop William Medley of the Diocese of Owensboro; cost is $20; preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.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 Lessons and Carols Service, 7 p.m., Dec 4, St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, St. Meinrad; the service, titled “From Eden to Heaven; the Story of Salvation,” tells the story through Scripture readings and singing of hymns and carols; free and open to the public; reception to follow; for more information contact Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501.

Greetings in the Name of the Lord Jesus - a Healing Mass, Worship 3:30 p.m., Mass 4 p.m., Dec 11, Holy Family Catholic Church, Jasper; Celebrant, Fr. Noel Mueller; for more information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, or Kim Kendall at 812-639-5354 or visit http://www.evansvillecharasmaticrenewal.org.

Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 10, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day to 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 at 812-996-7488.

Perinatal Loss Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., first Monday of each month, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; program to assist those who have experienced the loss of a child (conception to one month of age) through the grieving process and provide an atmosphere of confidentiality and comfort; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-0219.

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, now  through 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.