Bulletin Board For Sept. 13

General Interest

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.

Preventing Falls One Step at a Time, Sept. 16, 12:30-4:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; includes information on home safety tips, proper nutrition can help prevent falls, role vision plays, exercise improves balance and coordination; screenings for blood pressure and medications; pharmacists available to review medication lists to determine how they might contribute in the risk of falling; registration encouraged but not required; contact Mary Raley at 812-485-6827 for more information.

Mother to Mother Group Meeting, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; Sept. 19, Tony Shriner, Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus and author of Revolution for Christ; babysitting is provided.

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; led 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.

Chase the Faith, Sept. 28, 9 a.m., St. John, Daylight; a day to celebrate all cancer survivors; morning of prayer, potluck breakfast, walking a loop, discussing practical ways to stand up for the Catholic faith; for questions or more information email gabrielprojectevv@gmail.com

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.

Respect Life Celebration, Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Mass celebrated by Bishop Charles C. Thompson at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner in the Woodward Center; keynote speaker is Joseph Atkinson, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at The Catholic University of America; everyone invited to the Mass, attendance for the dinner and keynote address is $20/person; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html or call Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456; space is limited, deadline for reservations is Sept. 29.

Reitz Memorial High School Fall Concert, Oct. 6, 3 p.m., Christ the King, Evansville; afternoon of sacred/spiritual music; for more information contact Hannah Brasher at 812-476-4973, ext. 225.

Rudolech Oil Paintings on Display at Saint Meinrad, “Beauty is in the Heart” an exhibit of oil paintings by Lawrence Rudolech on display in Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library through Oct. 15; free an open to the public; for more information and library hours call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311.

Eighth Grade Student Visitation Days at Memorial High School, Evansville, Oct. 17 and 18; open to any eighth grade students interested in attending Memorial; eastside feeder schools have pre-arranged visits; for more information or to make a reservation call 812-476-4973, ext. 205.

Fertility Care Program, private introductory and follow-up sessions that provide couples with details of natural family planning using The Creighton Model that follows the moral teachings of the Catholic Church; instructors are Sharon Wagner and Yvonne Lueken; fee $25/couple for introductory session, follow-up sessions $25, $20 for materials; for more information or to schedule an appointment call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Spanish Masses at Nativity, Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, St. Philip, Posey County; stop by chapel or contact Dolores at 812-985-2411 for more information or to schedule a time.

Mass for Peace, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass every Tuesday at 6 p.m., join in prayer for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.

Prayers for Claire and Isaac, every Friday, 8:10 a.m. when school is in session, St. John the Baptist Chapel, Newburgh; pray the rosary for 6-year-old parishioner Claire Hood and 4-year old parishioner Isaac Miller; child-friendly Rosary time, children are encouraged to attend.

Class/Workshop

Financial Peace University, Mondays, Sept. 16-Nov. 11, 6:45-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 303, Jasper; adult session kit, $95/person; class size limited; call parish center at 812-482-1805 to register; for more information call Judy Heidorn at 812-634-2883.

2013 Child Developmental Series Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Center for Children conference room, Evansville; Susan Turley will present “Encouraging Language Development and Social Communication in Young Children”; 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 call 812-485-7425 or 812-436-4501; collaboration between St. Mary’s Center for Children and ECHO Community Health Care.

Zumba Fitness Program, Thursdays, July 11-25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call 812-996-2399.

Cursillo

Ultreya Information: First Monday, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Washington; Second Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Fourth Monday, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.

Dinners

Chicken and Beef Dinner, Sept. 15, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. John, Daylight; serving fried chicken or beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken and dumplings, slaw, green beans, corn, rolls, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4/children 12 and younger; carry out available; country store with baked goods.

Kunstfest Pork Chop Dinner, Sept. 21, 3-6 p.m., Catholic Community Center, New Harmony; serving smoked pork loin chops, sauerkraut, au gratin potatoes, crock-pot corn, green beans, cinnamon applesauce, rolls, dessert, beverage; hot dogs available for kids; $10/adult, $6/child; sponsored by Holy Angels Parish.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, Sept. 22, 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.

Fundraisers

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.

Westside Catholic School Variety Show Fun Raiser, Sept. 21, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; dinner and drinks, silent auction, variety show; proceeds to benefit Westside Catholic School Technology Fund; tickets $30/single, $50/couple, $200/table of 8-10, each ticket good for one meal and two drink tickets; for information or to purchase tickets contact Brenda Wible at 812-774-8683 or email brendawible@allstate.com

Wine and Beer Tasting Event, Sept. 28, 6-10 p.m., St. Clement, Boonville; spaghetti dinner served 6-8 p.m.; acoustic guitar and music by Tom Small; $25 ticket includes dinner, snacks, eight wine or beer tasting tickets, commemorative glass; for tickets call Laurie at 812-897-4361 or Pam at 812-897-4961.

St. Philip, Posey County Men’s Club Annual Burgoo and Raffle; Sept. 29, drive thru and carryout begins at 7:30 a.m.; serving burgoo, hamburgers, pies and drinks in cafeteria 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; raffle with grand prize of $20,000, 20 other prizes, only 3,000 tickets sold for a donation of $20/ticket; proceeds to benefit St. Philip Church and School.

St. John the Baptist, Vincennes Annual Soup and Sandwich Fall Luncheon, Sept. 29, Highland Woods, Vincennes; serving fricassee (bring containers for carry out), grilled chicken sandwiches, jumbo hamburgers/cheeseburgers, desserts, serving begins 11 a.m.; Grand Raffle and country store.

St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Michigan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; smoke free; guaranteed pay-outs, lucky number, big X - $200, pull tabs, attendance prize; no one under 18 admitted; sponsored by St. Ann’s Altar Society; 812-422-1014.

Health

Management of Thyroid Nodules, Sept. 24, 7i p.m., Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; discussion on the management of thyroid nodules and which do or do not require surgery; no pre-registration required; for more information call 800-852-7279, ext. 2323.

Bariatric Public Forum, Sept. 28, 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.

Heart and Stroke Screenings, first and third Thursday of every month for everyone, and fourth Thursday of every month for Women only; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call 812-485-5233 for more information and to schedule an appointment.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Reunions

Memorial Class of 1945 Sixty-eighth Anniversary Reunion/Luncheon, Oct. 4, noon, Western Ribeye and Ribs, 1401 N. Boeke Rd., Evansville; reservations or questions call Bill Bitter at 812-424-6749, Mary Lou Kassenbrock at 812-479-6603, Joe Evans at 812-602-1075 or Ann Scheitlin at 812-479-0358.

Spiritual Growth

Surge of the Heart Parish Mission, Sept. 16, 7-8 p.m., St. Peter Celestine, Celestine, “Reality of Jesus the God who is, was and ever will be;” Sept. 17, 6:30 p.m. Mass, 7:15-8:15 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper, “Mission of the Family;” presentations both nights by Jon Leonetti.

Charismatic Conference, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. -5 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; Bishop Charles C. Thompson will give the opening prayer, Father Greg Bramlage will be presenter; for information contact Kim at 812-630-8933 or John at 812-639-7055 or visit http://`missionariesofthenewevangelization.us/.

Parish Mission at St. Joseph, Jasper, Sept. 22-24, 6:30 p.m. rosary, 7 p.m. service each evening, also miracle prayer; Father Greg Bramlage will present “Christ’s Healing Love;” call Sheila Harmon at 812-630-0531 for babysitting arrangements.

Support Groups

Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Sept 24; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call 812-996-0626.

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

Women with Cancer Support Group, meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hope Resource Center, Evansville; call 812-485-5725 or (800) 580-3883 to obtain schedule of meetings.

Compassionate Friends, meet the third Monday of each month, 7:15 p.m., Eastside Christian Church, Bayard Park and Weinbach Ave., Evansville; group of bereaved parents offering friendship and understanding to families who have experienced the death of any age child; call Eldon Scott 812-768-5099.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-402-0880

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend with a Twist, Oct. 18-20, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40; meet Benedictine sisters, share in community life and prayer, meet other women considering religious life; weekend also includes Benedictine Hills Pilgrimage, a prayerful six-mile walk along country roads from St. Meinrad to Ferdinand followed supper with the religious, $7/pilgrim; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Benedictine Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999; or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.

Youth

Diocesan Youth Rally, Sept. 15, on-site registration possible with diocesan waiver signed by a parent, begins 1 p.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; join Bishop Charles C. Thompson for Mass and high school youth from around the diocese as they try to find a balance between all the things that are a part of everyday life and relationships with God; guest speaker is Jon Leonetti; fee $15/person; for more information go to www.evansville-diocese.org/youth/youthrally.html.

Jasper Deanery Tailgate with Jon Leonetti, Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Holy Family, Jasper; free food and games from 5:45 until 6:50 p.m. at the entrance of the church; open to high school and middle school students.

Soccer Challenge, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. (rain date Sept. 29, 1 p.m.), St. John, Daylight; open to boys and girls, ages 10-14, proof of age required (birth certificate); for more information or to register contact Don Crane at 812-204-6381; sponsored by Knights of Columbus #14659.

TEC Weekend, Nov. 2-4, St. Mary, Ireland; three-day experience for young people who are searching for goals, acceptance, meaning and community; meet youth from other areas of the diocese, find how God fits in your life, encounter the Risen Jesus Christ; time to reflect on your life, ideas, hopes, dreams away from home, school and/or work; application and more information at http://www.switec.org/or e-mail tec@evdio.org.

Grief Support Group, first and third Thursday of each month, 6-7:30 p.m., Mental Health America, Evansville; monthly sessions are open to youth ages 9-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one; for more information call Joe Gilreath at 812-426-2640.