Bulletin Board For March 15
General Interest
Diocesan Choir Rehearsal for Chrism Mass, March 17 and March 24, 2-4 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville; singers and instrumentalists from all ages, levels and parishes are invited; the Chrism Mass will be celebrated March 26, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral; for more information contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or by e-mail at jkorba@evdio.org
Bradley University Chorale Concert, March 17, 7 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; concert is free and open to the public; for more information contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or email jkorba@evdio.org.
St. Wendel School Round-Up, March 19, St. Wendel cafetorium, St. Wendel; information about pre-school and pre-K programs, 6:30 p.m.; kindergarten program 7 p.m.; for more information call the school at 812-963-3958.
Chrism Mass, March 26, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; solemn blessing by Bishop Charles C. Thompson of oils that are used in administering the Sacraments; diocesan celebration open to everyone.
Monastery Immaculate Conception Lecture, April 13, 2 p.m., Ferdinand; Benedictine Sister Joan Chittister will speak on “The Radical Christian Life: Rediscovering Benedictinism for Our Times, question and answer period will follow; for more information contact Benedictine Sister Maureen Tobin at mtobin@benetvision.org or Greg Eckerle at geckerle@thedome.org.
Mass and Rosary, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8746 before monthly business meeting; everyone welcome
Prayer Hour for Peace, first Friday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; call 812-367-1411 for more information.
Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit, Evansville, Father Dusty Burns will celebrate Mass in Spanish every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.
St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night, 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Koch Family Children’s Museum, Evansville; fun and educational activities, displays; all children must be accompanied by an adult, groups are required to schedule a daytime field trip; for more information call Rachel Rister at 812-485-4936.
Card Party
Annual St. Patrick’s Family Game-Card Party, March 17, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church cafeteria, Haubstadt; free sandwiches, chips, beverage and door prizes; Chinese auction, half pot, snack table available; board games welcome; admission $4/person, $10/family; reservations 812-677-0085, 812-768-6941or 812-753-5048; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
Workshop
2013 Child Developmental Series, March 21, 10-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Center for Children conference room, Evansville; topic is dealing with behavioral challenges; series geared to parents and caregivers of children newborn to three years old; child care provided on site; program is free; light refreshments and snacks served; to register by call 812-485-7425 or 812-436-4501; collaboration between St. Mary’s Center for Children and ECHO Community Health Care.
Dinner
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, March 24, serving begins10:30 a.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9/adults, $5/child.
Dinner Dance
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance, March 16, pork chop dinner served 6-7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m., Knights of St. John Home, St. Wendel; $15/person for dinner and dance, $10/person dance only; music provided by Kraftworks; contact Jim or Elise Koester at 812-985-2689 for more information or reservations; must be 21 to enter.
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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, March 19, 4 p.m., meeting room, 951C S. Hebron Ave., Evansville; program designed for individuals who are, or will be, new to the federal Medicare program; free but registration required by calling 812-472-7271 or 800-258-7610; sponsored by St. Mary’s Senior Connection.
Fit Over Fifty, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call Kathy Harris at 812-490-2054 or the parish office at 812-490-1000.
Fish Fry
Martin County Catholic Churches, March 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., lower level of St. John, Loogootee; fish, two sides, drink, dessert, $7/person; fish, one side, drink, dessert, $6/person; fish, chips, drink, dessert, $5/person; fish sandwich, $4; carry out available.
Fundraisers
Rock N’ for Rio, April 6, following 5:30 p.m. Mass, St. Joseph Plaza, Jasper; fundraiser to support 12 young adults and seminarians on their pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; local teen talent to perform; advance tickets $5/students, $8/adults, children under 10 years old free, all tickets $10 at the door; to purchase tickets or for more information call parish office at 812-482-1805.
Spring Rummage Sale, April 6, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Theresa gym, Evansville; noon $2 bag sale; clothing, household items, toys, books, movies, furniture, baby items; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.
Health
Diet-Free: Eight Habits That Will Change Your Life, April 1-June 3, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Jasper; video seminar weight-loss program that coaches individuals through eight diet-free habits; pre-registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-5740
Lenten Programs/Activities
Way of the Cross, March 20, noon-12:45 p.m., St. Mary, Evansville; Contemporary Way of the Cross: Christ Still Suffers in the World Today; everyone welcome.
Good Friday Way of the Cross, March 29, 3-5 p.m., Four Freedoms Monument, Evansville; process from monument to Holy Trinity, Evansville reflecting on the path that Christ followed for our redemption; open to the public; sponsored by Communion and Liberation.
Lenten Evening Prayer at Cathedral, Sundays, 5:30 p.m. CST, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; evening prayer consists of singing of psalms and canticles, reading of Scripture, homily, intercessions; contact Matt Miller at mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731 or Jeremy Korba at jkorba@evdio.org with questions.
Way of the Cross, Wednesday, 5 p.m.; Fridays 5 p.m. in Spanish, Nativity, Evansville.
Spiritual Growth
Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, support to help caregivers and parents who have experienced the devastation of a baby’s death due to early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life; no charge; for meeting schedule call Daviess Community Hospital Obstetrics Dept. at 812-254-8880.
S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.
Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.
Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.
