Bulletin Board For June 2, 2017
General Interest
Diocesan Choir looking for volunteers, 10 a.m., June 3, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; join the Diocesan Choir as Deacon John Pfister and Deacon Jerry Pratt are ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood; choir is open to singers and instrumentalists from all the parishes (8th grade and older); ability to read music is helpful but not a requirement; practices will be held in the Cathedral School: 2-4:30 p.m., May 21, 2-4:30 p.m., May 28 and 6-7:30 p.m, May 30; contact Jeremy Korba at (812) 589-3886 or e-mail jkorba@evdio.org with questions.
5K Color Run, 8 a.m., June 3, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; Sisters of St. Benedict will host a 5K Color Run as part of the 150th anniversary Summer Social; run or walk, strictly for fun and not a timed event; for more information or to register, go to www.thedome.org/event/color-run.
St. Wendel Men’s Club Grillin’ and Chillin’ Outdoor Party, June 3, St. Wendel Church Grounds, St. Wendel; 5K run starts at 8 a.m., kids dash starts at 7:40 a.m., registration begins 6 a.m.; parade starts at noon, registration at 10 a.m.; Cruise-In registration 3-7 p.m.; bratwurst, hamburgers, German bologna, smoked chicken, soft ice cream; for more information call parish office.
Shrinestock at the Shrine, Noon-6 p.m., June 3, Outdoor Amphitheatre, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; fellowship, music, vendors, food, drinks, family fun activities; Mass at 5 p.m. followed by blessing of motorcycles; all makes, models and faiths welcome; for more information contact 618-394-6420 or visit www.snows.org/bikes.
Pentecost Vigil, 9 p.m.- midnight, June 3, St. Philip Parish, Posey County; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; confessions available during the first hour; a reflection will be given at the beginning of each hour followed by prayer and silent reflection; for further information call 812-985-2275.
Marian Educational Outreach “Tech it Easy” summer technology day camp, June 12 – 13, Memorial High School Media Center, Evansville; available to any student experiencing any learning difficulties in grades 3-8 enrolled in Diocesan schools; technology devices and software will be provided; for questions and enrollment inquiries, please contact Beverly Williamson at 812-402-6700 ext. 2 or bwilliamson@evdio.org.
2017 Tour de Fleur Garden Walk, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., June 24, Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties; admission tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of walk; for more information including location and ticket sales locations please call Karen Flittner at 812-853-0251 or kflitt@aol.com, or Sandy Mehling at 812-853-6672 or slmehling@wowway.com.
St. Vincent dePaul Quarterly Breakfast, 8 a.m., June 25, Resurrection Catholic Church, Evansville; Bishop Charles C. Thompson and Father Kreilein will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. and breakfast will follow in the cafeteria; Bishop Thompson will be the guest speaker and will speak on “Pope Francis’ Call for Outreach and the Place of St. Vincent dePaul in that Call;” all are welcome; please call in reservations to 812-423-7842 by June 19.
Classes/Workshops
Couple’s Social Dancing Classes, beginning in June, St. Vincent Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; next session will offer Waltz Level 1, Rumba Level 1 and East Coast Swing Level 1; each class lasts for five weeks and is $65 per couple; pre-registration is required; call St. Vincent Wellness Center at 812-485-5725 to register.
Cultural Workshop, June 6-8, Mount Saint Joseph and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; workshop hosted by the Diocese of Owensboro addressing the challenges of evangelization in a multicultural church; cost is $30; lodging is available at Mount St. Joseph Conference & Retreat Center for $30/night; to register visit owensborodiocese.org/bicmworkshop.
Safe Sitter Classes, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., students choose one date: June 7, 8, 13 ,14 or 26, St. Vincent Outreach Services, Evansville; hands-on class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $60 fee covers one-day program, student manual, messenger bag and supplies; students need to bring a sack lunch; class size limited and registration is required by calling 812-485-5607.
Conferences
Gather in Faith Women’s Conference, 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m., Sept. 16, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; Conference theme is “With Great Love;” keynote speaker Hallie Lord, author and radio host; breakout sessions; cost $25 includes lunch, childcare available $5 per child, $15 family max; register online at www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Bethany Logan at bpmmjd@yahoo.com.
Catholic Charities Wisdom Days, 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 and includes lunch, speakers, attendance prices and a visit from Bishop Charles Thompson; free-will offerings are appreciated; registration opens 8 a.m. July 26 at 8 a.m. at www.ccevansville.org/wisdom-days.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required and deadline is two weeks prior to event.
Dinners
Steak Night, 5 p.m.-midnight, July 8, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight; dinner served 6-8 p.m., includes ribeye steak, baked potato, vegetable, adult beverages and sodas available to purchase; music throughout the evening by Haywire; advance ticket $18, at the door $20; must be 21 to enter, photo ID required; $5,000 in raffle prizes to be given away; corporate sponsorships available; call 812-867-3718 for information.
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St. James Parish Sr. Citizen trip, seniors leave June 19 and return on June 20, St. James Parish, Haubstadt; join the St. James seniors as they travel via bus to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky. and the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky.; reservations are required and are due by June 12; if you have questions or need pricing and housing information, please contact Norma at 812-867-3036, or at 812-306-4098.
Over 50 Catholic Singles Club, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Holy Family Room in St. Benedict Hall, St. Benedict Cathedral; all are welcome to join!
Fundraisers
Rebekah Shinabarger Scholarship Fund Sand Volleyball Tournament, 8 a.m., June 10, Wesselman Park sand volleyball courts, Evansville; registrants can form teams of 10 or join individually and be matched with open teams; teams guaranteed two games of play; prizes awarded for best team uniform; $15 per person registration includes a tournament t-shirt; registration is open at StVincentSWIN.org/SandVolleyball.
Rummage Sale, 4-8 p.m., June 9, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., June 10, Resurrection Parish, school cafeteria, Evansville; early shopper charge June 9 of $2 per adult; bag sale begins 11 a.m. on June 10; kuchens available for $6; any questions please contact Jennifer Baumgart at 812-464-1027.
Health
Living with Alzheimer’s Series: For Caregivers Only, 5-7:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave, Suite 510, June 13: late stage; registration is required for all programs; please call 1-800-272-3900 to register or visit communityresourcefinder.org.
Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 7, St. Vincent Manor Auditorium, Evansville; free community event to help teach importance of proper nutrition, improving balance and coordination and home safety; registration is required and lunch will be served; please contact Mary Raley at 812-485-6827 to register or visit StVincentSWIN.org/Classes.
Welcome to Medicare seminar, 4 p.m., June 7, 951 S. Hebron Ave., Suite C, adjacent to the Senior Connection Office, Evansville; informational program only - no plans or companies will be discussed; free but registration required by calling 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610.
Couple’s Social Dancing Classes, beginning in June, St. Vincent Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; next session will offer Waltz Level 1, Rumba Level 1 and East Coast Swing Level 1; each class lasts for five weeks and is $65 per couple; pre-registration is required; call St. Vincent Wellness Center at 812-485-5725 to register.
St. Vincent Outdoor Behavioral Health Fair, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 17, St. Vincent Evansville, Front Parking Lot off Washington Ave., free and open to the public; come and enjoy healthy snacks and learn more about behavioral health.
Understanding PAD: Peripheral Artery Disease, 6-7:30 p.m., June 22, Medical Arts Conference Center, Medical Arts Building; Jasper; join Dr. Joshua Leonard to discuss symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention; dinner is included and pre-registration is required by June 15; to register call 812-996-2352 or go online to www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events.”
Marriage
Marriage Help - Retrouvaille, program begins Aug 18-20, Diocese of Owensboro; Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned or experiencing misery in their marriage; for information or to register call the Diocese of Owensboro Family Life office at 270-852-8346 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.
Retreats
Private/Personal Retreat with the Sisters of St. Benedict, 7 p.m., June 11 through 10 a.m., June 18, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; for those who like the retreat atmosphere of quiet, meals and prayer without a director; cost $575, includes meals and private room; registration due by June 8; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777, or visit thedome.org/events.
July Summer Retreat 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 Missionary Oblate Father Daniel Renaud; retreat fee is $450 which includes accommodations, meals and program materials; commuters can attend for $275; for more information, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Spiritual Growth
Evening with an Ursuline dinner and presentation - Mandalas, 5-6:30 p.m., June 6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Mandalas” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Ann McGrew; coloring mandalas is a form of active prayer; cost is $20 and includes dinner; pre registration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Looking at the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalene and Judas, 10 a.m.-noon, June 17 and July 8, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Edwin J. Guild Center, Belleville, Ill.; Bible study led by Mark Etling, Ph.D.; $10 per session; pre-registration is required; for more information or to register, visit www.snows.org/programs or contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270 or 314-241-3400 ext. 6270.
“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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.
Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., June 13, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; 2017 gatherings will focus on “Praying for Peace in the world and in our hearts”; 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 Taize.ProvCenter.org.
Vocations
Spiritual Direction Training Program, begins Oct. 16, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; applications now being accepted for 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, St. 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.
Youth and Young Adults
TEC 98 (Teens Encounter Christ), July 21-24, 2017; TEC is a three-day experience for young people searching for goals, acceptance, meaning and community; you can find an application and more information at http://www.switec.org.
