Bulletin Board For March 31
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General Interest
Piano and Strings Concert, 3 p.m., April 2, St. Bede Hall, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; free concert featuring Andrea Ioannides, violinist Robert Anemone and cellist Kirsten Jerme; free and open to the public; for more information, call 812-357-6501.
Morning at Mater Dei, 7:45 a.m., April 5, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; come and see the opportunities available for your student; information session and building tours; open to middle school parents; RSVP to Lou Ann Gilbert, Enrollment Manager at 812-426-2258 ext. 322 or email lagiblert@evdio.org.
“Words and Images” Art Exhibit, through April 8, St. Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad; traveling exhibit includes 15 collages, along with a booklet of accompanying poems designed to draw people into the lives and ministry of lay ecclesial minister; in conjunction a day of reflection for lay ministers will be held on March 24; for more information, call 812-357 or 800-987-7311 or visit www.saintmeinrad.edu.
Good Shepherd Rummage Sale to Benefit Haiti Parish, 7 a.m.-noon, April 8, St. Theresa Campus Gymnasium, Evansville; rummage sale to support education for children in sister parish at St. Rose of Lima in Haiti.
Diocesan Choir for Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., April 11, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; open to singers and instrumentalists from all parishes of Diocese of Evansville; practices held in the Cathedral school: 2-4 p.m., April 2; 6-7 p.m., April 4; 2-4 p.m., April 9; questions, contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or jkorba@evdio.org.
Breakfasts/Dinners
St. John the Evangelist Church Chicken and Ham Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., April 2, St. John the Evangelist, Daylight; fried chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade chicken and dumplings, homemade slaw, green beans, corn, dessert and drink; carry-outs available; adults $10, children (12 and younger) $5, country store with baked goods and quilt raffle; for more information, call 812-867-3718.
St. Henry B-B-Q Dinner, Christ the King Parish, 11 a.m., April 2, St. Henry Catholic Knights Hall, St. Henry; serving famous St. Henry B-B-Q or fried chicken, potato salad or chips, slaw, baked beans and bread; dine-in or carry out; half pot, chinese auction, kids game and raffle; $10 adult, $8 child; everyone is invited!
Country Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., April 2, Mary, Help of Christian Parish Center, Mariah Hill; dine in or carry out a meal of grilled whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, homemade bread, pastries and choice of coffee, milk or orange juice; $9 per adult, $4 for children ages 4-11, under 4 free; questions, contact Doris Dilger at 812-686-8555.
Easter Brunch, 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m., April 16, O’Shaughnessy Dining Room, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; extended menu including shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib, raspberry pork loin, fresh salads, side dishes, homemade desserts; cost $23.50 for adults, $21.50 for seniors (55 - older), $21.50 for military personnel, and $12.50 for children ages 5-11, children 4-under free; reservations not accepted but tickets may be purchased in advance; for more information, call 812-535-4285 or visit ProvCenter.org.
Classes/Workshops
The Environment and Our Health, 5-6:30 p.m., April 4, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Evening with an Ursuline” dinner and presentation by Ursuline Sister Amelia Stenger about how environmental issues impact our health; cost $20; pre-registration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
International Salad Bowl Cooking Workshop, 5:30-8:30 p.m., April 27, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; learn how to make salads from various countries, including India, Thailand and Vietnam; cost $35; registration deadline April 20; register online at Events.WhiteViolet.org or call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.
College Life
UE Newman Catholic Community Mass, Wednesdays,9:30-10 p.m., March 29 and April 26; Sundays, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, Evansville; NEW THIS SEMESTER small groups forming — 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.
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Catholic 50 Singles Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m., April 6, Holy Family Room, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; join us for board games and refreshments; for more information, contact the Parish Center at 812-425-3369.
Fundraisers
14th Annual Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Die Kirche Auktion Fest, April 9, Haubstadt Old Gym, West St., Haubstadt; silent, live and Chinese auctions, raffles, half pot, food booths, giant bake sale, kids games, and ice cream shop; for more information, contact parish office.
“Crop-Paper-Scissors” Scrapbooking and Craft Event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 15, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; variety of craft activities, including scrapbooking, make and takes, stamping cards and gift ideas; door prizes, silent auction and items for sale; lunch is provided; early registration is $35, after April 1, $40; proceeds help fund autism services for children in the community; to reserve your spot or make a donation, contact Kelly Shaw at 812-485-4419 or Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.
Health
Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., April 4, St. Mary’s Warrick Phillips Room, Boonville; information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can improve balance and coordination; questions about home safety and effects of medication will also be answered by a registered nurse; lunch is provided with each registration; please contact Maggie Speicher at 812-897-7113 to RSVP.
Creighton Model Fertility Care, 6:30 p.m., April 19, 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.
Marriage/Engagement
Catholic Charities Engaged Encounter Weekends, April 29-30 and Sept. 9-10, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for marriage, trained facilitators lead the program, for more information or to register, please visitwww.ccevansville.org/engaged-encounter.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456.
Catholic Charities’ Newly Married Workshops, 6-8 p.m., Catholic Charities, 610 E. Walnut St., Evansville; no cost to attend, materials, snacks and drinks provided; May 2: Good parenting and healthy families; May 23: Family of origin, expectations and adjustment; reservations required; for more details and to register, visit www.ccevansville.org/engagement-and-marriage.html or call 812-423-5456.
Retreats
Preparing for Holy Week Retreat, 7-8:30 p.m., April 7, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., April 8, Providence Hall Parlor Room, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; retreat will offer a time to reflect on the Good Friday liturgy; cost $200, includes housing and meals, or $150 without housing; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org, call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
Triduum Retreat, April 13-16, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; silent retreat runs from 2:30 p.m. on Holy Thursday to 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday; cost $250, includes meals and a private room; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411 ext. 2915, or visit www.thedome.org.
Spiritual Growth
Annual Thomas Lecture on Philosophy and Theology, 7 p.m., April 6, St. Bede Theater, St. Meinrad Seminary, St. Meinrad; “The Idiocy of Being and Aquinas’ Third Way” presented by Dr. William Desmond, an Irish philosopher; free and open to the public; for more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher at 812-357-6501.
Lenten Day of Prayer, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., April 8, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; registration begins at 9 a.m.; event led by Monsignor Bernard Powers and will include Mass and Reconciliation; cost is $25 which includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
“We Were There” Way of the Cross Presentation, 7:30 p.m, April 11, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; dramatic, prayerful presentation of Pope John Paul II’s scriptural Way of the Cross; for more information, contact Shrine Pastoral Ministries at 618-397-6700 ext. 6276 or www.snows.org/holyweek.
“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April 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.
Way of the Cross, 3:30 p.m., April 14, beginning at the Four Freedom Monument in Downtown Evansville and concluding at St. Mary Parish, 613 Cherry St., Evansville; event will reflect on the path that Christ followed for our redemption; all are welcome; event should finish before 5:30 p.m.; questions, please contact Father Alex Zenthoefer at azenthoefer@evdio.org.
“Journey of Decision” Way of the Cross Presentation, 1 p.m., April 14, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; outdoor Stations of the Cross, in which Pilate, Veronica, Mary, Herod and other witnesses of Christ’s Passion share their stories and experiences; for more information contact Shrine Pastoral Ministries at 618-397-6700 ext. 6276 or www.snows.org/holyweek.
Way of the Cross for Justice, 10-11 a.m., April 14, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; recall Jesus’ journey to the cross while praying for many justice struggles we face today; cost to attend the event is a freewill offering, which will support ongoing justice efforts throughout the Wabash Valley; for more information, call 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.
Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 p.m., April 23, Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch; service will include Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Benediction, Litany of Divine Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession will also be available.
