Bulletin Board For Nov. 15

General Interest

Ferdinand’s Christkindlmarkt, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 15, opening ceremony, featuring candlelit gathering and Christkindl Angel, Ferdinand; 7 p.m. opening ceremonies, entertainment, dinner, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, $28/person, for reservations call 812-367-1874, all proceeds to benefit the Sisters of St. Benedict; 3 p.m., Nov. 17, St. Ferdinand Church, concert of Advent and Christmas music featuring the monastery choir and Stillpoint, free and open to the public, donations gratefully accepted; tours of monastery Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun., noon-2 p.m.; For Heaven’s Sake gift shop open Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. 17, 10 a.m-4 p.m.; for more information visit www.thedome.org or www.ferdinandindiana.org.

Mass of Thanksgiving for Little Sisters of the Poor, 1 p.m., Nov. 24, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; celebration of the Little Sisters of the Poor’s 131 years of service to the Diocese of Evansville; main celebrant will be Bishop Charles C. Thompson.

Mount Vernon Community Thanksgiving Celebration, 4 p.m., Nov. 24, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon; celebration includes inter-denominational choir and reception with refreshments hosted by the ladies of the Mt. Vernon Community Churches in school gymnasium, choir practices 6:30-8 p.m., Nov. 20 and 21; celebration hosted by St. Matthew, Mt. Vernon, Trinity UCC, St. John’s Episcopal Church, First Presbyterian Church; not-for-profit organization Family Matters will be the recipient of contributions collected during the celebration.

Celebration to Conclude the Year of Faith, 7 p.m., Nov. 24, St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes; evening prayer with Bishop Charles C. Thompson celebrating.

Christmas Recitals, 1 and 3 p.m., Dec. 8, Monastery Immaculate Conception; students of the Sisters of St. Benedict will perform Christmas recitals on piano, guitar, violin, various band instruments as well as choral selections.

Das Nikolausfest, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 14, St. Nicholas corner lot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 15, lower level of St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; food and drink available; music by Indy Polkamotion, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 14; entertainment by Heritage Hills High School choir on Saturday, Heritage Hills High School "TubaChristmas" Band on Sunday; visit by St. Nicholas after parade, goody bags for kids, kids crafts and cookie decorating, quilt raffle, desserts made by local Hispanic Community; sponsored by St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; visit www.catholicnorthspencer.org.

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.

Advent Activity

Guadalupe Celebrations, 6:40 p.m. procession beginning at the Guadalupe Center, 7 p.m. Spanish Liturgy followed by refreshments in the activity center, Dec. 7, St. Mary, Huntingburg; 7:30 a.m. bilingual Liturgy with Bishop Charles C. Thompson, followed by a meal in the school cafeteria, December 8, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Washington; 6 a.m. Mañanitas, procession at 11:45 a.m., noon bi-lingual Liturgy followed by a meal in the parish center, December 8, St. Joseph, Dale; 4 p.m. Spanish Liturgy followed by refreshments in the parish center, Dec. 8, St. Joseph, Jasper; 10 p.m.- midnight, Mañanitas Vigil (prayer service with refreshments), Dec. 11, Nativity, Evansville; 6 p.m. Spanish Liturgy with Bishop Thompson followed by a meal, Dec. 12, Holy Spirit with the collaboration of Nativity, Evansville.

Classes

Becoming a Non-Smoker Class, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Nov. 21, Community Relations Classroom at Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; free course includes information about effects of tobacco and a personalized plan to stop smoking; for information and to pre-register call 812-996-2399.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Nov. 17, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Nov. 24, Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral, Bishop Charles C. Thompson presiding; Dec. 1, no Mass; Dec. 8, Father Christopher Droste; Dec. 15, Father Chris Forler.

UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, Nov. 18, Kathy Gallo, Diocese of Evansville Director of Catechesis; Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Feast; Dec. 2, Benedictine Father Denis Robinson, “Who Was Cardinal Newman”; Dec. 9, Evansville Christian Life Center; for more information call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Nov. 20, Father Jeff Read; Nov. 27 no Mass; Dec. 4, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; Dec. 11, Father Alex Zenthoefer; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

Dressing Sale

St. Theresa Ready to Bake “Raw” Dressing, Dumplings and Cranberry Relish Sale, Nov. 23, 7:30-10 a.m., St. Theresa cafeteria, Evansville; dressing, $3.75/qt., $7.25/half gallon, $14.25/gallon; dumplings, $5/pound; cranberry relish, $5.25/pint; no pre-sales, first come first served; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.

Fundraisers

Bobe’s Bar-B-Que, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nov. 17, St. Thomas Social Hall, Vincennes; serving bar-b-q pulled pork, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, applesauce, cookies; tickets $8/adult, $4/children; carry out available; bake sale on site; for tickets call 812-882-3980; sponsored by St. Thomas Altar Society.

Relay for Life Annual Christmas Bazaar Vendors Wanted, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 23, North Elementary School, Poseyville; tables available for $10 donation to Relay for Life, limited space; for more information or to reserve a table contact Jeri Ziliak at 812-449-7445 or by e-mail to rjziliak@yahoo.com.

Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair Shopping Extravaganza, 9 a.m-3 p.m., Nov. 23, 314 W. Broadway, Princeton; various vendors, baked goods, floral arrangements, baby items, scrapbooks and cards, ceramics, hair bows, jewelry, pet products; Chinese auction, soup bar and food available; for booth rental contact Michelle at 812-664-1990 or email paper47670@yahoo.com.; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 1131.

Breakfast with Santa Vendors Wanted, 7:30-11 a.m., Nov. 24, St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; event includes local vendors for holiday shopping; vendor tables $20/table, to reserve contact Andie Gunter at 812-867-7407 or andiegunter@twc.com; sponsored by St. James PTA.

St. Agnes Men’s Club Spot Shoot Quilt Chances, chances on “Carpenter In The Woods” queen-sized quilt, chances $2/each, 3/$5; drawing Nov. 24; contact Rosie at 812-423-1721 to purchase chances.

Cathedral Music Ministry Fifth Annual Wreath Sale, 24-inch live holiday wreaths of Frazier Fir locally made by Mayflower Gardens in Fort Branch; $25 each; orders taken through Nov. 25; send name, phone number, e-mail address, wreath quantity and check for total amount payable to St. Benedict Cathedral to St. Benedict Cathedral, 1328 Lincoln. Ave., Evansville, IN  47714; pickup wreaths Nov. 30 after 4:30 p.m. Mass, Dec. 1 after 6, 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. Masses; for more information call Jeremy Korba at  812-589-3886 or by email at jkorba@evdio.org; proceeds to benefit St. Benedict Cathedral music/concert ministry.

St. Nick Bazaar, 8 a.m-7 p.m., Dec. 7 and 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 8, Precious Blood school, Jasper; cookie walk where homemade cookies can be purchased by the pound; also homemade breads, pies, dumplings, noodles, cakes, jellies, turnip kraut, horseradish, nativity sets, Christmas decorations; silent auction includes Christmas dinnerware,  “Swampy Santa,” nativity set, assorted baskets.

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

First Friday Health Screening, Dec. 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 paid at screening; 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 2012 as the password.

Reunion

Rex Mundi Class of 1968 Forty-fifth Class Reunion, Nov. 30, 6 p.m., The Pub, Evansville; for more information or reservations email kirschplumber@yahoo.com or call 812-453-2974 or 812-985-5247.

Spot Shoot

St. Agnes Spot Shoots, November 17 and 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., historic Dogtown, 6201 Old Henderson Rd., Evansville; meat or cash prizes; raffle for cash, prizes and gun; food and drink available; sponsored by St. Agnes Men’s Club.