Bulletin Board For Dec. 2, 2016
General Interest
University Nursing and Rehabilitation 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec 10, across from St. Benedict Cathedral; for information contact 812-464-3607.
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.
Christmas Crèches from around the world, Dec 6-Jan 6, Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad; display features crèches from the monastery collection, as well as from the Catherine A. Smith Nativity Collection; exhibit is free and open to the public. For hours call 812-357-6401 or visit the website www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours
Christmas Fun in the Woods, 1-4 p.m., Dec 10, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; three-hour gala featuring carriage rides, hayrides, bus, wagon and trolley rides, nativities on display, Christmas Bingo, sing-a-longs, cookie decorating, story time w/ Mrs. Claus, and much more; tours of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine available throughout the day; for more information call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Christmas Open House, 3-5 p.m., Dec 15, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; persons of all faith traditions welcome; join in fellowship, holiday beverages and homemade holiday cookies; Linden Leaf Gifts will be selling alpaca fiber items such as socks, nativities, hats and scarves; for directions or more informaiton call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@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/.
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.
Christmas Bake Sale / Cookie Walk
Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates Bake Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec 10, lobby of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; cookies, brownies, pies, fudges, cakes, breads, and more; most items available for a freewill offering; all proceeds go to the sisters and their ministries of education, outreach, service and advocacy; for more information call Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or email ddillow@spsmw.org.
St. Nick’s Bazaar, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Dec 3; 8 a.m.-noon, Dec 4; Precious Blood Parish, Jasper; homemade cookies, candies, breads, jellies, children’s and adult books, Christmas decorations and more; cookie walk Sat. from 8 a.m.-2p.m.; public invited.
St. Clement Parish Cookie Walk, 8-11 a.m., Dec 10, St. Clement Social Hall, Boonville; over 100 varieties of cookies, candies, jams, cakes, pies and festive breads, chance auction, Christmas raffle; free admission; for more information call parish office at 812-897-4653.
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, 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.
Marriage / Engagement
Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb 11-12, Apr 29-30, and Sept 16-17, 2017; Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for marriage; for more information or to register please visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encounter.html or call 812-423-5456.
Retreat
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
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.
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.
Evening of Adoration, 7 p.m., Dec 11, Saint Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; evening of adoration in celebration of the ordination to the Priesthood for Deacon Homero Rodriguez; also a call for all people, especially the young, to recognize the presence of God among us and to be aware of His invitation to a life of fulfillment in following His will; questions, please contact Matt Miller at the Catholic Center: mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731.
Eucharistic Adoration, 3-5 p.m., Dec 11, Motherhouse Chapel in Maple Mount, Owensboro, Ky; adoration concludes with evening prayer.
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 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.
God has a plan for you, prayer begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and discussion, Dec 6, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; prayer begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and discussion, Dec 8, St. Theresa Convent, Evansville; let the Sisters of St. Benedict help you discern what plan God has for you; participants may join sisters for the entire event, or just the parts they are able to attend; contact Sister Tracy at 812-367-1411, ext. 2901 or visit www.thedome.org/events for additional information or to register.
Support Groups
“Look Good, Feel Better”, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Dec 19, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper; support group for women battling cancer; provides cosmetic advice with hands-on instruction on skin care, wigs, turbans, scarves; facilitiated by trained licensed cosmetologists; lunch provided; free but pre-registration is required; visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-7488.
Bariatric Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Dec 12, 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.
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.
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