Bulletin Board For Sept. 20

General Interest

Sacred Heart Church Quilters “Quilt Show,” Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sacred Heart, Evansville; door prizes, treasure table, quilt raffle, quilt treasure basket raffle; admission $5; for more information call Susie at 812-425-2068 or Shirley at 812-426-0711.

St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night, Oct. 3, 5-8 p.m., Koch Family Children’s Museum, Evansville; theme is children’s environmental health; 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.

Blessing of Animals, Oct. 4, 6 p.m., St. Clement parking lot, Boonville; pets of any variety for a special blessing on the Feast of St. Francis. 

Annulments: Why and How, Oct. 9, 7-8:15 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 118, Jasper; presentation by Father William Traylor; get the facts, find healing, learn about the process, clarification of commonly misunderstood perceptions

John Michael Talbot Live in Concert, Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Red Skelton Theater, Vincennes University, Vincennes; special concert is the conclusion of the second annual Feast of Booths: Celebrating the History of Faith in Vincennes; tickets $25/main floor, $10/mezzanine, balcony; purchase tickets from Zoe Cannon at 812-882-0444, at the theater box office or at the Bible Book Store, Vincennes, cash or checks only.

 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

Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, Oct. 1 and 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Jasper; sessions designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art material and instructional books available; pre-registration required, group size limited; information contact 812-996-0626 or visit www.mhhcc.org.

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 department; 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.

Dinners

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 begins 10:30 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.

Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, Oct. 6, serving 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.

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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

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

Annual Rummage and Bake Sale, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 28, 8 a.m.-noon, Nativity, Evansville; household items, furniture, clothing; sponsored by Nativity Women’s Club.

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.

Friends of the Poor Walk, Oct. 5, 9 a.m., Evansville State Hospital, 3400 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; Bishop Charles C. Thompson will start the walk; proceeds to provide direct emergency assistance for the Evansville District Council of the St. Vincent de Paul Society clients; consider bringing a donation of food, clothing, small household items; sponsorships available; register on the day of the event or online at www.svdpfriendsofthepoorwalk.org.

St. Benedict Cathedral Oktoberfest, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; all outdoor carnival atmosphere; serving pork chop sandwiches brats and kraut, chili; also music and silent auction; $5/person, must be 21 to attend; for more information or tickets call parish center at 812-425-3369;  all proceeds to benefit St. Benedict Cathedral Church.

Precious Blood School Fifth Annual 5K Walk/Run, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. Precious Blood School, Jasper; packet pick-up Friday, Oct. 18, 3-6 p.m., school gym; runners/walkers, $15/adult, $8/age 12 and under, $20/late registration.

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, Sept. 30-Nov. 18, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Jasper; eight-week video seminar weight-loss program as a guide to a healthier life; pre-registration required; for more information or to register 812-996-0518.

First Friday Health Screening, Oct. 4, 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.

Hope Resource Center Activities, 3801 Bellemeade Ave., Suite 120, Evansville; Fridays, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Playing Bridge; Mondays, 1:30-3 p.m., Knitting for Hope; for more information call (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485-5725.

Reunion

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

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.

Revelation Bible Study, Sundays, Sept. 22-Dec. 1, 10:15-11:45 a.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 303, Jasper; Jeff Cavins will explore Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom established by Christ in his Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass; $25/person; for information call Tom Jahn at 812-639-7146; to register call 812-482-1805.

“Entertaining Angels” Bible Study, Tuesday evenings, Sept. 24-Dec. 3, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 303, Jasper; video lectures presented by Jesuit Father Mitch Pacwa, Julie Stone will be facilitating; $20/person; register by calling 812-482-1805.

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.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; the next meeting is Oct. 2; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; 812-996-5780.

Youth

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.