Bulletin Board For Dec 23, 2016

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 618-397-6700 or 314-241-3400 or visit wayoflights.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/.

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 4, 2017, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; 12-week session for men and women seeking healing from divorce; to register, call the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Christmas Crèches from Around the World, through Jan. 6, St. Meinrad Archabbey Library, St. Meinrad; display features crèches from the monastery collection, as well 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.

8th Annual Way of Lights 5K Competitive Run and 1.5 Mile Fun Walk, check in 5 p.m., race begins 6:30 p.m, walk begins 7 p.m., Jan. 7, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; cost $30 run, $20 walk; for more information and to register, visit www.snows.org or https://register.chronotrack.com/r/24571.

Advent

Sisters of Providence Advent Services, all services are open to the public and to people of all faith traditions at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; visit https://spsmw.org/ for a list of all services and activities.

Classes/Workshops

Safe Sitter Class, Dec. 28, 8:30 a.m-3:45 p.m., St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $55 fee includes student manual, messenger bag, list of important phone numbers, certificate of completion, flashlight and other supplies; parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a 15 minute ceremony honoring the students at 3:15; class size is limited; registration is required and may be done through St. Mary’s Outreach Services at 812-485-5607.

In Case of a Shooter, 7:15 p.m., Jan. 5, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; Sgt. Hensley will discuss best responses for situations of immediate crises; special invitation to school personnel, office administrative staff, ushers, catechists, DRE/PCLs, ministers, priests, deacons and community leaders; no cost, reservations are not required, but please advise if a group of 5 or more; for more information, visit www.saintjosephjasper.org or call 812-482-1805 ext 210.

Perfect Pastry at Home, 1-5 p.m., Jan. 14, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; discover how to make pastry with a few techniques you can perfect at home; cost $45; register by Jan. 9 at www.Events.SistersofProvidence.org or call 812-535-2952.

“Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 9, Apr. 13, May 11, June 8, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $20 fee per class includes lunch; to register, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Sessions, 2 sessions of training offered; 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 20, Catholic Center, Evansville; no cost, lunch will be on your own; registration available online at  https://goo.gl/forms/v7WgdLEUPtxvMIbA3.

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.

Christmas Services

St. Meinrad Archabbey Church, St. Meinrad; 7 p.m., Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Mass; 9:30 a.m., Dec. 25, Christmas Day Mass; 9:30 a.m., Jan. 1, 2017, Mass for the Solemnity of Mary, all are welcome; the Archabbey Library will be closed Dec. 23-26 and Jan. 1-2; Archabbey gift shop will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.

Health

Breastfeeding - Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 4, Memorial Hospital, Board Conference Room B/C, Jasper; cost is $15 or free for those delivering at Memorial Hospital; to enroll visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events.”

Community Health Screenings, 7-9 a.m., Jan. 6, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; cholesterol and blood glucose testing; participants must be 18 years of age or older, cost $25; screening lasts approximately 15 min., pre-registration required; visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-2399.

Good Shepherd School Health and Safety Fair, 9 a.m.-noon, Jan. 14, Good Shepherd Parish Hall, Evansville; presented by Healthy Ministry and School Wellness Committee; all ages encouraged to attend; free with prizes and fun for all; for more information, contact school office.

2017 Women of the Heartland Event, 9-11:30 a.m., Jan. 14, Huntingburg Event Center, Huntingburg; bring your mom, sisters and friends to learn more about women’s health topics; no cost but donations accepted; pre-registration by Jan. 9 at www.mhhcc.org or 812-996-2352.

Creighton Model Fertility Care, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 15, 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; session 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.

Change the Life you Live: Diabetes, classes offered on a continual basis; Medical Arts Building, Jasper; pre-registration and physician referral are required; participants are encouraged to bring spouse, friend, or family member; for more information, call 812-996-0521.

Personal Wellness Coaching, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center, Jasper; 30-minute initial session, followed by 20-minute sessions by phone, person-to-person, or Skype; confidential sessions scheduled at a time convenient to the participant; $18.75 per session for six-week or twelve-week program; for more information or to enroll, call 812-996-2399 or 800-853-7279, ext. 2399.

Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper, offers stroke screenings for individuals who are at risk for strokes; call 812-996-8550 for details or to schedule a screening.

Lifeline Medical Alert Assistance Services, for those who wish to live independently while maintaining an immediate emergency link to Lifeline Systems Call Center; Lifetime has a one-time installation fee of $50 and costs starting at $39 per month after installation; call 812-996-2399 for more information.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Fitness Classes, Jasper, for more information or to register for classes, visit www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events,” or call the Health and Wellness staff at 812-996-2399.

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, visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encounter.html or call 812-423-5456.

Stress in your marriage? Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated or angry in their marriage; for confidential information about or to register for the Jan. program beginning with a weekend on Jan. 13, call 270-852-8346 or email flelliot@audubon-area.com or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

Retreat

Yarn Spinners, Jan. 6-8, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Arts at the Mount” spinning weekend includes workshops and relaxing time to work on projects, all skill levels are welcome; for information on cost and to register, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Healing the Wounds of Abortion, Jan. 13-15, 2017, Diocese of 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

Teilhard de Chardin - An Evening with an Ursuline Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Jan. 3, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Exploring Teilhard de Chardin’s Universal Vision of Life” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Rose Marita O’Bryan; cost is $20, pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Eucharistic Adoration, 3-5 p.m., second Sunday each month, Motherhouse Chapel, Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; adoration concludes with evening prayer.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Jan. 10, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; 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 www.Taize.ProvCenter.org.

Discover God’s Plan for You, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 17, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; prayer and discussion group to assist participants through the process of discernment; dinner and dessert will be served; to register, contact Sister Traci at 812-367-1411, ext 2901 or visit www.thedome.org/events.

Catholic Men’s Conference of Western Kentucky, Feb. 11, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, Ky.; keynote speaker His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York; tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.kycatholic.com.

Support Groups

Lymphedema Support Group, 6 p.m., Dec. 29, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group for education and prevention of Lymphedema; for more information, visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-5242, pre-registration is not necessary.

Bariatric Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 9, 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.   

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

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, Jan. 6-8, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; Catholic women ages 18-40 are invited to participate and join the Sisters of St. Benedict for a weekend event centered on the theme of sharing gifts; to register, contact Sister Teresa Gunter at 812-367-1411, ext. 2830 or visit www.thedome.org/events.

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.