Bulletin Board For Jan. 13, 2017

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General Interest

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

Where was God at Auschwitz? Catholic and Jewish Perspectives on Faith after the Holocaust, 2-4 p.m., Jan 22, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Edwin J. Guild Center, Belleville, Ill.; fee $15, pre-registration is required, space is limited; for information contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 or visit snows.org/program.

Dignity of Life: How our Faith Informs our View of Medicine and Care; 6 p.m., Jan. 29, Annunciation Parish, Evansville; Dr. Peter Rosario, speaker; for more information or to register, email jrosario@evdio.org or call parish office at 812-476-3061.

Hidden in plain view: Black Catholics and the Civil Rights Movement, 7 p.m., Feb 7, St. Bede Theater, St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad; annual Black History Lecture presented by Dr. Cecilia Moore; lecture will consider the contemporary Catholic Church in the US and current efforts to retain and expand civil rights; free and open to the public; for more information call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501.

Classes/Workshops

Couple’s Social Dancing Classes, beginning in January, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; a variety of styles taught by David and Donna Koring, each class lasts for five weeks; cost is $65 per couple; to register, call 812-485-5725 or for more information, visit www.StMarys.org/classes.

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

Beginning Square Dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., Jan 20, Jan’s School of Dance, 930 Congress Ave, Evansville; contact Norma Faust at NJF@twc.com or 812-455-1632 or Bonnie and Roger Koester at BRK4355@gmail.com or 812-567-4485 for more information.

The Catholic Divorce Survival Ministry, 6-7:30 p.m., Tues evenings beginning Feb 7, St. Mary Parish Activity Center, Huntingburg;12 week session for those seeking healing from divorce or separation, no fee to participate; an optional book/journal is available for purchase; for more information contact St. Mary's at 812-683-2372 or email Rachel at rwright@evdio.org.

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

University of Notre Dame Folk Choir, 7 p.m., Jan. 15, Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; varied program including world music, choir will be accompanied by organist Christian Mucha and directed by Karen Schneider Kimer; free and open to the public; for more information, call 812-367-1411.

Dinners

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m. - ?, Jan 22, Haubstadt; fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and great desserts; dine in or carry out; adults $10, children (10 and under) $5.

Holy Cross Chili Supper, 4-7 p.m., Jan 22, Holy Cross Cafeteria, Fort Branch; $5 adult, $3 children (ages 3-11), under 3 years free; menu includes chili, sandwich, dessert and drink; gallons and half gallons available for carry out; call 812-753-3463 for more information.

Third Annual Rice & Bean Dinner, after 4:30 p.m. Mass, Feb 25, Good Shepherd Parish Hall, Evansville; simple meal is provided, donations accepted and go towards Haiti projects; anyone with interest in learning more about current and upcoming projects welcome; call Mary Beth Davis at 812-471-1215 for more information.

Fundraisers

Casino Night at Holy Cross, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross Cafeteria, Fort Branch; free admission; Texas hold-em tournament, 5-card straight-up, half pot drawing, black jack, silent / Chinese auctions, bingo and more; chicken and BBQ dinners available; must be 21 to enter; call 753-3548 for reservations.

Health

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.

BLS for Health Care Provider, 8 a.m.-noon, Jan. 18, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $65 fee; for more information or to register, visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2399.

Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Jan. 19, 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 812-996-0383.

Bariatric Public Forum, 9 a.m., Jan 28, 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.   

Baby Behavior, 6-7 p.m., Feb 1, Memorial Hospital, Mary Potter Meeting Room, Jasper; teaching parents to become confident in their new roles; recommended parents take this class before the baby arrives; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $15;to enroll visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-2399 or toll-free at 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays through Mar 20, Thursdays through Mar 23; St. Mary’s Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing; classes taught by local certified instructors Mike Goebel and Susan Reid, designed for all ages, physical conditions, and experience levels; $75 for all eight classes; registration required by calling 812-485-5725.

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.

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.

Marriage / Engagement

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 February 24-26 weekend in Indianapolis, please visit www.helpourmarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org.  You may also email retrouindy@gmail.com or call 317-489-6811 for confidential registration information.

Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 11-12, Apr. 29-30, and Sept. 16-17; Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; Are you engaged and searching for an in-depth and personal marriage preparation experience? Engaged Encounter is a 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.

Retreat

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

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, 5 p.m., Jan. 17, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; 5:30 p.m., Jan. 19, St. Theresa Convent, Evansville; 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.

Art and Journaling as Spiritual Practice, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Jan. 21, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; workshop requires no artistic experience but willingness to be open to artistic techniques; cost $45, includes lunch and materials; registration deadline is Jan. 16; register by calling 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org; for more information, call Connie Schnapf, Providence associate, at 812-853-5164.

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

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.   

“Your Health and Diabetes,” 6-7 p.m., Jan. 16, Memorial Hospital Mary Potter Meeting Room, Jasper; meets third Monday each month; for more information, call 812-996-0521.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 18, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information, call 812-639-1978.

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

Youth and Young Adult

TEC 97, Feb. 18-20, St. Mary, Ireland; TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) is a three-day experience for young people to find how God fits in their lives; application and more information available at www.switec.org.