Bulletin Board For August 16

General Interest

Heartland Half Marathon and 5K, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m., begins at Jasper Train Depot, Jasper; pre-registrants for both races will receive a technical shirt, first 500 runners to preregister will also receive a running hat and additional race gift; to register go to active.com or heartlandhalfmarathon.com; for more information visit the above websites or call 800-968-4578.

John Six and Church History Lectures, series of lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger;Wednesdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m., Resurrection School, Evansville; Thursdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 10, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; tuition $35; textbook – Catholic Bible.

Matt Maher in Concert, Sept. 12, 7 p.m. (doors open 6 p.m.), St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; tickets $20/each or $17.50/each for two or more; for tickets visit http://www.itickets.com/events/308237 or call 1-800-965-9324 or St. John Parish Office at 812-490-1000; for more information contact Mike Killebrew at the parish office.

Notre Dame Folk Choir Concert, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; choir blends guitar, organ, instruments, percussion and vice into a unique diversity of style; no charge, free will offering is welcome.

Kermes (Mexican Independence Day), Sept. 15, 1-4 p.m., Nativity, 3636 Pollack Ave., Evansville; food, Mexican bingo, raffles, kid’s games, inflatables; everyone welcome.

Catholic Engaged Encounter, Sept. 21-22, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; lead by trained facilitators; for more information or to register contact Dominic Faraone at 812-423-5456 or by email at dfaraone@evdio.org; sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Golden Jubilee Celebration, Oct. 6, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; celebration with Bishop Charles C. Thompson for couples married 50 years and longer; if you have not responded and would like to attend contact Kathy Wilkerson at 812-423-5456 or by email at kwilkerson@evdio.org; sponsored by Catholic Charities.

 Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist Father Donald Dilger; Latin-English missalettes provided.

St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, open to those who knit or crochet to provide extra comfort and solace to patients identified by St. Mary’s Hospital chaplains and nurses; for more information call Cyndi at 812-485-4882.

Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.,

Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.

Classes

Childbirth Classes, series of classes that includes relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as details of labor and birth, medical intervention, tour of Daviess Community Hospital obstetrics depart; for next class schedule call 812-254-8869.

Absolute Abs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; build core strength using mat, exercise ball, weights; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399.

Dinner

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, Aug. 18, 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/children 10 and under.

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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.

Fundraisers

St. Mary’s Pulmonary Support Group Picnic Fundraiser, Aug. 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., American Baptist East Fellowship Hall, Evansville; event will include bingo, K9 demonstration from Evansville Police Department, jewelry making, Tai Chi class, corn hole completion, music by the Fraley’s, door prizes; bring a White Elephant item and homemade dessert to enter a competition; $10/person, $18/couple, $30/family of four includes tw0-piece chicken meal; all proceeds to benefit St. Mar’s Pulmonary Rehab Support Group; to reserve tickets call 812-485-5230.

Christian Music Concert, Aug. 25, 3 p.m., St. Clement, Boonville; Christian Fellowship Church orchestra, Evansville will join St. Clement choir and friends for a free concert; good will offering will be accepted for Johanna Libbert, a cystic fibrosis survivor who will be receiving a double lung transplant; contributions can be made to “Jos Second Wind” at any Old National Bank.

Rummage Sale, Sept. 6, 4-7 p.m. and Sept. 7, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double; Sat. $3 bag sale beginning at 10:30 a.m.; kuchens and food available; for information call 812- 963-5221.

Forty-third Annual Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, Maple Mount, Ky.; Sept. 8, booths open 10:30 a.m.; serving barbecue, chicken, mutton and pork 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., burgoo and sandwiches available; grand raffle, silent auction, yard sale, crafts, bingo; face painting, inflatable; proceeds benefit the retired Ursuline sisters; for information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org;; volunteer opportunities call 270-229-2006; raffle tickets call 270-229-4103, ext. 448.

Schnellville Hometown Fest and Picnic, Sept. 14-15, chicken and pork loin dinners; quilt and grand raffle, kid games, inflatables, country store, ice cream stand, baby picture contest; kids pedal tractor pull, corn hole tourney, food stands, Daniel Epperson live on stage; part of proceeds to benefit Sacred Heart, Schnellville; visit www.facebook.com/schnellvillesesquicentennial. 

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

Bariatric Public Forum, Aug. 24, 9 a.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; pre-registered not required; for more information call 812-996-0185.

First Friday Health Screening, Sept. 6, 7-9 a.m., Memorial Hospital Community Relations Classroom Southside Office, Jasper; cholesterol and blood glucose checked via finger stick; 12-hour fast required, must be 18 or older; $25/person; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399 or visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings, enter First Friday then 2013 as the password.

Reunion

Mater Dei Class of 1953 Sixtieth Reunion, Oct. 4, invitations are being mailed; for more information call Sylvia at 812-424-8673.

Support Groups

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.

Youth

Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters, Aug. 23, 6:35 p.m., Bosse Field, Evansville; free game tickets courtesy of St. Mary’s and Kohl’s at St. Mary’s Center for Children and either Kohl’s locaitons in Evansville; free bike helmet to first 500 kids through the gates age 12 and under; kids can register to win two free bicycles; fireworks display after game.

Little Flowers Girl’s Club, Thursdays, Sept. 12-May 8, 4-5 p.m., St. John, Daylight; Catholic program for girls in kindergarten through fourth grade based on learning Catholic virtues through the lives of Catholic saints; $10/$15 if need Wreath ii, Members Guide Book; for more information contact Janet Dilger at 812-768-5048 or Mary Jo Keen at 812-431-5919.