Bulletin Board For April 14, 2017

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General Interest

Holy Week/Easter Schedule for Saint Meinrad; public is invited to join the Benedictine monks at Archabbey Church; Good Friday, April 14, 3 p.m.; Holy Saturday, April 15, 5 p.m. Vespers, 8 p.m. vigil concluding about 11 p.m.; Easter Sunday 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Mass, 5 p.m. Vespers; Easter Monday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. Mass, 5 p.m. Vespers; Easter Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 a.m. Mass, 5 p.m. Vespers.  For more information please contact 812-357-6808.

WVC Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., April 22, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; mini-workshops, live animal and bird shoes, alpaca shearing, handmade goods and more; for more information visit WhiteViolet.org, call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

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, which can be arranged 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, Evansville, Activity Center; 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.

Celebrate Catholic Charities 80 years of Service - Dinner Gala, cocktails 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., stories, music and celebrating 7 p.m., May 4, Holiday Inn Airport, Evansville; tickets $80 and can be reserved at 812-423-5456 or visiting www.ccevansville.org/80.

Breakfasts/Dinners

Easter Brunch, 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 16, O’Shaughnessy Dining Room, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; extended menu including shrimp cocktail, carved prime rib, raspberry pork loin, fresh salads, side dishes, homemade desserts; cost is $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.

St. Mary Sullivan fish fry, 4-7 p.m., April 21, St. Mary Parish, Sullivan; fish and choice of two sides (potato salad, slaw, baked beans), dessert and beverage; $9 adults, $5 children, 4 and younger free.

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

“We Aren’t Tired of Fish Yet” fish fry, 4-7 p.m., April 28, St. Joseph Parish parking lot, Jasper; drive-thru only; fish or barbecue pulled pork meals including German potatoes, slaw and bread; $8 per meal; sponsored by St. John Bosco youth group.

Classes/Workshops

International Salad Bowl Cooking Workshop, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., April 27, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; learn how to make salads from various countries, including India, Thailand and Vietnam; cost is $35; registration deadline April 20; register online at Events.WhiteViolet.org or call 812-535-2932 or email rmorton@spsmw.org.

Deepening Your Art through Daily Practice Calligraphy Workshop, May 1-5, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; led by Laurie Doctor, international exhibitor and instructor; class led in a retreat-like atmosphere of reflective silence; all levels of experience are welcome; workshop limited to 10 participants; fee is $515 which includes workshop, room and meals; all rooms are private; for reservations or more information call 812-357-6611.

Called and Gifted Workshop, 6-8:30 p.m., May 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., May 13, Catholic Center, Evansville; Called and Gifted Discernment Process is designed to help Christians discern the presence of charisms in their lives and how to use these to change their lives; $20 per person; lunch included; parishes will be billed; RSVP to Andie Gunter at aguner@evdio.org or 812-424-5536 ext 228.

College Life

UE Newman Catholic Community Mass, 9:30-10 p.m. on Wed., April 26; Sundays, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville, Evansville.

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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Senior Citizens Gathering, 12 p.m., April 18, St. Anthony cafeteria, Evansville; fun, dessert and Bingo; For more information call All Saints Parish Office at 812-423-5209.

Fundraisers

“Crop-Paper-Scissors” scrapbooking and craft event, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Apr 15, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; variety of craft activities, including scrapbooking, make and takes, stamping cards and gift ideas; door prizes, a silent auction and items for sale; lunch is provided; $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.

St. Francis Xavier Altar Society White Elephant sale and Bake sale, 12-6 p.m., April 28 and 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., April 29; St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, Vincennes; goodies and treasures for all ages; proceeds used to purchase needed items for the altars; for more information call Mary Joice at 812-882-3950.

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; Each practitioner is a highly trained specialist in teaching the techniques of the Creighton Model for Fertility Care; The 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.

Planning Your Pregnancy: Preconception Preparation, 6-7:15 p.m., April 26, Medical Arts Conference Center, Medical Arts Building, Jasper; Dr. Scott Beckman to discuss steps women can take to have a healthy pregnancy, reduce risks for complications and track fertility; free event but pre-registration required by April 19; to register call 812-996-2352 or go to www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events.”

Marriage/Engagement

Catholic Charities Engaged Encounter weekends, April 29-30 and Sept 9-10, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; Engaged Encounter is a 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.charitiesevv.org/engagement-and-marriage.html or call 812-423-5456.

Retreats

Spiritual Growth

“The Joy of Love” book study, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 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.

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 be available.

Monte Cassino pilgrimages, 2 p.m., Sundays in May, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; for more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at 812-357-6501 or call 812-357-6611 on the day of the event.

Support Groups

GriefShare support program, 6:30-8 p.m., 13-week session beginning April 18, Good Shepherd Parish conference room, Evansville; biblical, Christ-centered DVD seminar features grief experts and real-life stories followed by small group discussion to assist in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling or others; confidentiality a major part of the program; no fee to attend but recommended workbook is $15; for more information contact Sue Kroupa at 812-449-3740 or skroupa@evdio.org.

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 27, Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave., Evansville; learn strategies to help with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease; registration required; $5 donation suggested; designed for family caregivers; please no professionals; call 1-800-272-3900 to register or visit alz.org under Community Resource Finder.

Vocations

Daughters of Charity Day of Discernment; April 21-23; Evansville; join others considering consecrated life in a weekend full of praying, sharing and growing; open to single Catholic men and women ages 18-40; for more information contact Sister Theresa Sullivan, D.C., at sistertheresa.sullivan@doc.org or 812-963-7556; register online at called2.be/MAWDODApr17.