Bulletin Board For June 9, 2017
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General Interest
Art Exhibit by Laura Foster Nicholson, though July 14, Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad; exhibit of tapestries, watercolors and digital prints; free and open to the public; for library hours call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or visit www.sainmeinrad.edu/library/hours/.
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.
Summer Solstice Celebration, 6:30-7:30 p.m., June 20, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence as they celebrate the beginning of summer; no cost to attend and refreshments will be served; for more information, call 812-535-2930.
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.
Safe Sitter Classes, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., students choose one date: 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.
Fear- Just a feeling but often a problem, 9-11:30 a.m., June 24, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Edwin J. Guild Center, Belleville, Ill.; presentation on how to best move through fears to the fullness of life; cost $20, pre-registration required; information and registration at snows.org/programs or contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270.
Nuno Felted Scarves Workshop, 1-5 p.m., June 24, White Violet Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; no felting experience necessary; cost $100, which includes all materials; registration deadline June 17; register online at Events.WhiteViolet.org or by calling 812-535-2930 or emailing lheber@spsmw.org.
Monasticism in the 21st Century - A view from the trenches, 7-9 p.m., July 2, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; presented by Father Michael Casey; $175 includes program, overnight lodging at Kordes Hall, two meals; commuter cost $125; registration due June 29; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/events.
Concerts
Free Patriotic Concerts, 7 p.m., Sundays in June, Evansville Central High School auditorium; Evansville Symphonic Band will present free concerts each week featuring local solo artists; for more information visit EvansvilleSymphonicBand.org.
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, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., June 23, 7 a.m.-noon, June 24, St. Clement Catholic Church, Boonville; $5 bag sale each day, larger items will be priced; for more information call 812-897-4653.
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m. - noon, June 24, corner of Green River Rd. & Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab; for pre-orders, email micash1gr@aol.com with order amount and phone number or call parish office at 812-477-8923. Sponsored by the Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
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; please call 1-800-272-3900 to register or visit communityresourcefinder.org.
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.
Trips / 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.
Trip to Poland/Eastern Europe, Sept 25-Oct 6, join Father Ray Brenner to visit John Paul II’s birthplace, Shrine of Divine Mercy, the second Black Madonna, Auschwitz Concentration Camp and beautiful Cathedrals; for more information contact Fr. Brenner at 812-482-1805 or email rbrenner@evdio.org or Carol McGarth at 800-221-4984 or carol@nawas.com.
Spiritual Growth
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., 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, St. Mary Parish, Ireland; future retreat weekends Nov 11-13, 2017 and Feb 17-19, 2018; 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.
