Bulletin Board For April 21, 2017

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General Interest

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.

Caring for our Earth: Climate Change Rally, 2 p.m., April 29, Four Freedoms Monument at the Riverfront, Evansville; local rally supporting national rally in Washington D.C. sharing message that we need to increase not decrease efforts to limit climate change; all are welcome to attend; for more information about attending national rally contact Tri-State Creation at care@gmail.com.

Hartman Arboretum Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., April 29, Hartman Arboretum, 5939 Spirit Trail, Evansville; tours and demonstrations; milkweed plants will be given away while supplies last; for more information please call 812-963-5418.

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.

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Reunion, May 20-21; Maple Mount, Ky; accommodations are available for a fee; cost of catered awards banquet is $25; to register contact Marian Bennett at 270-229-2006 or alumnae.msj@maplemount.org.

Breakfasts/Dinners

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.

National Association of Lay Ministry, pre-conference May 30-31, conference June 1-3; downtown Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis; theme is “Joy on the Journey: Serve, Collaborate, Dream”; speakers, Mass, workshops, exhibitors and time for prayer; for more information on the schedule, speakers and costs please visit nalm.org/events/conferences/2017-conference/.

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.

50

Catholic 50 Singles Club; 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 4, 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.

Forever Young at Heart - Support Group for Retired Seniors, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., May 12; Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; ongoing support group for retired seniors (men and women), facilitated by Phyllis Bussing, PhD; registration not required but is appreciated by calling 812-485-5725.

Save the Date – 2017 Wisdom Days for seniors will take place in Dubois County (Huntingburg Event Center) Sept 18, Vincennes (Green Activities Center, Vincennes University) Sept 25 and Evansville (St. Vincent Evansville/St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium) Oct 2; free to attendees and includes lunch, speakers, attendance prizes and a visit from Bishop Charles Thompson; more details are at www.ccevansville.org/family-life.html.

Fundraisers

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.

“Dig...Plant...Grow!” Plant Sale, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., May 6, Vanderburgh 4-H Center, Evansville; nearly 15,000 plants for sale including perennial and annuals; Master Gardeners on hand throughout the day to answer questions and perform demonstrations; sponsored by Southwestern Indiana Master Gardener Association and Tucker Publishing Group; for more information contact Rita Howell at 812-582-0762 or howell@psci.net.

Health

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.”

St. Vincent and Safe Kids Vanderburgh/Warrick Co. Coalition Safe Kids Day, 3-6 p.m., May 3, St. Vincent Warrick Hospital, Boonville; free and open to the public; games and prizes, many agencies will attend and interactive activities offered; free car seat checks and bicycle helmet fittings, children must be present; appointments are always available by calling the car seat hotline at 812-485-6777.

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

July Summer Retreats for Women Religious, July 16-21; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky; “Mysticism of Desire: The Way of Spiritual Intimacy”; led by Father Daniel Renaud, OMI; retreat fee is $450 which includes accommodations, meals and program materials; commuters can attend for $275. Contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org for more information.

Spiritual Growth

Be Salt, Be Light, Be Fully Alive, 1-3 p.m., April 22, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; anyone who would like to become a more spiritual person is invited to attend and learn more about the Oblates; for more information contact Sister Brenda Engleman, OSB at 812-367-1411, ext. 2827 or email bengleman@thedome.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.

Evening with an Ursuline “Mary the Mother of God”, 5-6:30 p.m., May 2, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center; Maple Mount, Ky; preregistration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

“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.

100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., May 13, Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Center, 5440 Moeller Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio; free event with world renown speakers; free-will offering to offset costs; $9 lunch offered; RSVP at 513-504-8755 or 513-351-9800.  

Support Groups

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

    Spiritual Direction Training Program, begins Oct 16, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; applications are now being accepted for Spiritual Direction Training Program, a two-year program of four weekly training sessions each year to prepare participants for ministry of spiritual direction in the spirit of the Ursuline founder, Saint Angela Merici; registration deadline is Aug 31; scholarships available; for more information contact Sister Mary Matthias Ward at 270-229-0200 or mary.ward@maplemount.org.