Bulletin Board For 11-22-13

General Interest

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; 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.

Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Nov. 29, Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; must be 17 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 lbs., have not donated in the past 56 days and in good health; all who attempt to donate will received a free t-shirt; make donation appointments online at www.redcrossblood.org or call 812-996-2333.

Memorial High School Christmas Concert, 4 p.m., Dec. 8, Memorial High School auditorium, Evansville; concert features high school band, choir, orchestra; reception following concert; free admission; everyone welcome.

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.

Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit, Evansville, 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.

Advent Activity

Nativity Advent Program, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Nativity, Evansville; view “Posada,” a documentary about three unaccompanied immigrant teenagers that helps lay the foundation for future immigrants in need of assistance; refreshments will be served; everyone welcome.

Nativity Advent Retreat, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Dec. 7, Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; retreat will be on the “Incarnation” and will include two talks/presentations, a holy hour-for prayer and lunch; presented in both English and Spanish; call parish office at 812-476-7186 to make a reservation.

Retiro de Adviento Sábado 7 de Diciembre del 2013, de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm, En la cafetería de la Iglesia, Los Diáconos Juan y Julian, los seminaristas Carl y Jesus estarán dando un retiro de Adviento con el tema de la Encarnación. El retiro consiste en dos conferencias, Hora Santa y comida (la Iglesia la proveerá). Las conferencias serán totalmente en Español. Para mayor información e inscripciones por favor comunicarse con Pilar a la oficina parroquial. El retiro no tendrá ningún costo.

Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Dec. 12, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $20/person includes lunch; for more information or to register call 270-229-0206 or e-mail kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Classes/Workshops

Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office. Jasper; one-session class provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; skills taught include CPR, AED use, relief of choking in adults and children, and infant CPR and relief of choking; cost  $60; pre-registration required; for information or to register call 812-481-2399.

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Dec. 3 and 10, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free bUT pre-registration is required by calling Tracy Wright at 812-996-0626.

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 5, Community Relations Classroom Memorial Hospital Southside Offices, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; fee $65/person, limited class size; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, 1-4 p.m., Dec. 5, Community Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $40, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399.

BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher, 9-noon. Dec. 9, Community Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association refresher course reviews skills learned in the initial training course and covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $45 fee; for more information or to register call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399 or 812-996-2399

Zumba Classes at Corpus Christi, Mondays and Thursdays 7-8 p.m., Saturdays 8-9 a.m.; $3/class; for more information e-mail bbseib2300@sbcglobal.net or call 812-568-5019.

“Get Fit” Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,10:30-11:15 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; designed to help with balance and coordination; blood pressure and weight checks available; $5/session: for more details and to register call (812) 481-2399.

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

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.

Relay for Life Annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 23, North Elementary School, Poseyville; chili, grilled sausage and other food items available to purchase; handmade crafts, jewelry, scrapbooking, baked goods, hair bows, jams and jellies, baby items; for more information contact Jeri Ziliak at (812) 449-7445 or by e-mail to rjziliak@yahoo.com.

Breakfast with Santa, 7:30-11 a.m., Nov. 24, St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; event includes breakfast, photos with Santa, shopping from local vendors; $6/adults, $4/children 5-10, children age 4 and under free; sponsored by St. James PTA.

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.

Health

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 2; Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; information call Cheryle 812-996-0626.

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.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m., Mass, Dec. 8, St. Mary, Huntingburg; Father Noel Mueller and Father Ryan Hillderbrand will be celebrants; all are welcome.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., meets the first Wednesday of each month, Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; the next meeting is Dec. 4; 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.

Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Hospital Resource Center, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman 812-476-7200.

Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Young Adult

Teens Encounter Christ Christmas Dance, 5:30-11 p.m., Jan. 4, Precious Blood gym, Jasper; Mass followed by supper and dancing; supper, drink, snacks provided; for more information contact Lindsay Barth at lindsaybarth92@gmail.com or 812-639-0761.