Bulletin Board For Sept. 1, 2017

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General Interest

Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Sept. 6, Senior Connection, 951 S. Hebron Ave., Evansville; informational program only; free but registration is required; call 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610 for reservations.

St. Boniface Alter Society Card Party, 5:30 p.m., Sept 13, St. Agnes Ryves Hall, St. Boniface, Evansville; quilt raffle, SCRIP Card Wreath, theme baskets, a chance auction, half pot and tasting table; for tickets and more information call Beth Ann Murray at 812-760-1247.

National Alpaca Farm Days Open House, 1 to 4 p.m., Sept 24, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; meet the Sisters of Providence alpacas up close, shop for alpaca items and watch felting, spinning and weaving demonstrations; free to the public. For more information, call 812-535-2930 or email wvc@spsmw.org.

Class Reunions

Reitz Memorial Class of 1977 class reunion, weekend of Sept. 8-9, Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville; golf, dinner, football game and events in conjunction with the annual MHS “Steak Night,” tickets for this event can be purchased by calling 812-476-4632; for more information, please email Susan Hermann Jarboe at susan@josstaffing.com , Alicia Frey Lachowecki at alicia.lachowecki@gmail.com or Jim Jarboe at jim@josstaffing.com. Please join our Facebook Group “Reitz Memorial High School Class of 1977”.

Mater Dei Class of 1955 Class Reunion, 11 a.m. social time, 11:30 a.m. lunch, Sept 9, Silver Bell Restaurant, Wadesville; food will be ordered from the menu with individual checks; classmates are encouraged to bring school days pictures for reminiscing; for information and reservations contact Willie (Rexing) Kain at 812-476-7930 or email Rose (Brenner) Breivogel at rosemb12@att.net or call (812)985-2987.

Reitz Memorial Class of ’67 Class Reunion, Sept 15-16; invitations have been mailed, if you did not receive yours, please text/call Alice (Tenbarge) Jenkins at 812-455-6203 as the deadline is quickly approaching. Also check out Evansvillememorialclassof67 on Facebook.

Mater Dei Class of ’57 Class Reunion, 11:30 a.m. social time, 12:30 lunch, Oct. 7, Wolf’s Restaurant, Evansville; reservations are required; contact Donna (Helfrich) Rowlett at 812-858-7713 for more information.

Reitz Memorial Class of ’57 Class Reunion, Oct 13-14; Oct 13 dinner at Archie and Clyde’s Pizza in Newburgh, Oct 14 lunch at Evansville Kennel Club; invitations have been sent; for further information or to receive an invitation contact Diane Krug at didkru@aol.com.

Classes/Workshops

Lives of Saints, Sunday Readings, Church History by Fr. Don Dilger, 7-9 p.m., Wed. nights, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, Resurrection School, Evansville; 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Thurs. mornings, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, Catholic Center; tuition $35, textbook: Catholic Bible. 

The Gospel of John, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sept 9, Providence Hall Conference Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; examine signs, symbols, distinctive stories and characteristics of John’s Gospel and explore how faith communities integrate the writings into their worship; cost is $45, registration deadline is Sept 4; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.

Sign Language Classes, 10 a.m., Sundays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; $20 adults, $10 children; juice, coffee and donuts provided; for more information contact Marg Luebbenhusen at 812-604-0246 or Nancy Oskins at 812-477-8923.

Icon paining workshop, Oct 8-13, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; cost is $1000, which includes materials, room and meals; a nonrefundable reservation fee is required; for reservations or more info call 800-581-6905.

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 and attendance prizes; free-will offerings are appreciated; register at  www.ccevansville.org/wisdom-days.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required and deadline is two weeks prior to event.

Dinners / Festivals

MapleFest at the Mount, postponed until 2018 – more details coming soon, but all are welcome to join the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph on Sept 10 for BBQ, crafts and raffle; raffle tickets are $5 each; event proceeds benefit retired Ursuline Sisters; for more information call 270-229-2009 or email betsy.mullins@maplemount.org.

Bonifest, 5:30 -8:30 p.m., Sept 9, St. Boniface School, Evansville; craft beer and wine, food, silent auction; tickets $35; for tickets call Phil Zenthoefer at 812-305-5486 or purchase through website at westsidecatholic.org/bonifest; proceeds to benefit WCS technology fund.

St. Meinrad Annual Parish Picnic, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sept 17, St. Meinrad Parish; food court, fried chicken dinners, St. Meinrad’s famous soup by the bowl or in bulk, homemade cakes, pies and ice cream; live music, bingo, air-conditioned bus tours of St. Meinrad Archabbey and a kid’s zone; cash raffle, quit raffle, theme basket raffle, country store and silent auction; public is welcome.  For more info, call 812-357-5533.

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St. James Seniors trip, Sept 21, Westport Plaza Theater, St. Louis, Mo.; travel to see comedy production “Church Basement Ladies,” cost is $79 per person, includes transportation, tickets and meal; call Normal at 812-306-4098 by Aug 20 for reservations.

Fundraisers

Rummage Sale, 4-7 p.m., Sept. 8 and 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sept. 9, St. joseph Parish, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double, Saturday bag sale begins at 10:30 a.m.; food, drinks and kuchens available during sale.

Fall and Winter Children’s Consignment Sale, 8 a.m. – noon, Sept 9, closing from 10:30 – 11 to allow certain items to be marked half price, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; due to safety, no children under the age of 12 are allowed to enter the sale; admission is $1 for all shoppers; anyone can buy, sell or volunteer at this sale; for more information contact m2msale@gmail.com or call 812-490-1000.

St. Clement Men’s Club Golf Scramble, lunch at noon, 1 p.m. shotgun start, Sept 10, Boonville Country Club, Boonville; cost $65 includes cart, green fees, drinks and lunch at course; call Dave Lasher at 812-305-1381, Dave Schnur at 812-897-4361 or Bernie Meyer at 812-217-9653 for more information.

Youth Resources Scooter Scramble, 7:30 a.m. registration, Sept 11, Oak Meadow country Club, Evansville; registration open for players and sponsors; revenue supports Youth Resources and the Robert “Scooter” Tiemann TEENPOWER Scholarship Fund; for more information please call Laura Ferguson, Kerry Martin or Jeremy Brown at 812-421-0300.

On the Hill 5K, 8:30 a.m., Sept 16, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; registration open at 8 a.m.; $20 per person before Sept 1, $25 after, $10 for ages 15 and under; registration includes a t-shirt; register at www.saintmeinrad.org/on-the-hill-5K/.

Holy Rosary Men’s Club Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, pick up from 10 a.m. – noon, Sept. 23, corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; for pre-orders email micash1gr@aol.com with order amount and phone #, or call parish office at 812-477-8923.

Health

Free Classes on Mental Illness, 6:45-9 p.m., Mondays, 11-week session starting Sept. 11, Old North U.M. Church, 4201 Stringtown Rd., Evansville; NAMI’s Family-to-Family classes educate participants about bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, OCD, panic or anxiety disorder and more; although classes are free, reservations are required; for more information or to register, please phone Diane at 812-423-4333.

Introductory Sessions for Creighton Model Fertility Care; St. Vincent Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; 2 p.m., Sept 17, 6:30 p.m., Oct 18, 2 p.m., Nov 19, 6:30 p.m., Dec 19; free sessions provide professional services in fertility awareness, cycle irregularities, determining the potential cause of infertility issues, breastfeeding and menopause; to register call 812-421-2030.

Evansville Family Dentistry Free Dentistry Day, 7 a.m., Sept 22, 1220 Washington Ave., Evansville; patients accepted on first-come, first-served basis; for more information call 812-473-1400 or visit www.evansvillefamilydental.com.

Live Life to the Fullest Parkinson’s Disease Seminar, 9 a.m. – noon, Sept 30, conference center, Deaconess Gateway, Newburgh; free seminar open to all sponsored by PASATS; register for the event at the group website, pasats.org or by calling 812-297-8658.

Marriage

Annulment in the Catholic Church: Dispel the Myths, Journey toward Healing, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 20, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; learn what an annulment is, what it is not and who needs an annulment; presented by Sister Celeste Boda, OSB; program is free but a free will offering will be appreciated; registration due Sept. 18; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411 ext 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/events.

Spiritual Growth

Chant Group, first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Trinity Anglican Church, Evansville; ecumenical group to chant the Psalms under the direction and tutelage of Rev. David Goodwin; previous experience or ability to read music not necessary; for more information contact Rev. David Scott Straw at 812-550-2467 or email dsstraw@yahoo.com.

First Saturday Devotion, first Saturday of each month, Sts. Mary and John Parish, St. Mary Church, Evansville; 7 a.m. -  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, speakers, confession 7-7:50 a.m., Mass 8 a.m.; all are welcome.

Healthy Grieving Evening with an Ursuline, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sept 5, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Responding to our losses through healthy grieving” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Vivian Bowles; cost is $20 and preregistration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Sept 12, 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.

Directed Retreat, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 8 – 10 a.m., Sept. 15, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Ferdinand; join the Sisters of St. Benedict for spiritual direction; cost is $675 including meals and private room; registration due Sept. 5; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/events.

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

Keeping Earth: Religious and Scientific Perspectives on the Environment, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sept. 16, Providence Hall Community Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; through words of scientists and popes, the reality of the degradation of the planet will be discussed, along with the moral imperative to take action; cost is $45 and includes lunch; registration deadline is Sept. 11; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.

Celebrate Fall Equinox, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Sept 22, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; free celebration will involve the word, symbol and sharing; refreshments served; for more information call 812-535-2930 or email wvc@spsmw.org.

The Name of God Is Love and Mercy Workshop, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Sept 23, Providence Hall Conference Room, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; cost is $25 and includes lunch, registration deadline is Sept 18; for more information or to register visit Events.SistersofProvidence.org or call 812-535-2952.

No Time for Ordinary Retreat, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 29 and 9:30 – 3:30 p.m., Sept 30, Providence Hall Community Room, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; join facilitator Jan Phillips to learn about conscious creativity and spiritual awakening; cost is $65 without lodging, or $125 with lodging, which is limited; registration deadline is Sept 22; register online at Events.SistersofProvidence.org or by calling 812-535-2952 or emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.

Vocations

Come Away Weekend Retreat, Oct 6-8, New Melleray Abbey, Peosta, Iowa; men between the ages of 21 and 45 considering a religious vocation are welcome to bring friends; meals and rooms provided free for everyone; for more information contact frsteve@newmelleray.org or visit newmelleray.org.

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.