Bulletin Board For April 7, 2017

General Interest

“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; 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.

Join the Diocesan Choir for the 2017 Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., April 11, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; open to singers and instrumentalists from all parishes of Diocese of Evansville; practice held in the Cathedral school 2-4 p.m., April 9; questions, contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or jkorba@evdio.org.

Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., April 11, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Mass and holy oils used throughout the year are blessed and consecrated, and the priests of the diocese make a public renewal of their priestly promises to serve Christ and the Church; Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available prior to Mass; all are invited to show support for the service of our priests and pray together as a diocese in the holy days leading up to Easter.

Evansville Philharmonic Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 p.m., April 22, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Volunteer chorus of over 100 members, accompanied by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will perform many selections; $15/ticket, may be purchased by calling 812-425-5050 or online at evansvillephilharmonic.org; sponsored by Friends of the Chorus.

Rocket Rodeo Roundup Card Party, doors open at 12:30 p.m., party begins at 1 p.m., April 23, Holy Redeemer Activity Center, Evansville; enjoy an afternoon of family fun, games and prizes; $6/person includes choice of loaded baked potato, bowl of chili or nachos; call Melanie to reserve your table, 812-598-7081 or laidlaw6@att.net.

Breakfasts/Dinners

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

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, Wednesday,9:30-10 p.m., 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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Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., April 12, Senior Connection, 951 S. Hebron, Evansville; informational program to help understand the many parts of Medicare and enrollment options, while no specific plans of companies are discussed; free; registration required by calling 812-473-7271.

Fundraisers

14th Annual Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Die Kirche Auktion Fest, 5-7:30 p.m., April 8, German meal and auction preview; April 9, silent, live and Chinese auctions, raffles, half pot, food booths, giant bake sale, kid’s games, and ice cream shop; all events held at Haubstadt Old Gym, West St., Haubstadt; 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; 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.

Patchwork Central Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m., April 22, 100 Washington Ave., Evansville; All-you-can-eat Pancake Extravaganza and Spring Art Sale; $6/adults, $4/children; for more information, call 812-424-2735.

Health

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 visit www.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

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

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 Freedoms 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.

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