Bulletin Board For Nov. 29
General Interest
Vatican II Presentation, 11 a.m., Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 4, St. Mary, Evansville; presentation by Father William Traylor on Vatican II; all are welcome.
St. Nick Brunch, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 8, St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; serving eggs, sausage links, fruit, all-you-can-eat biscuits and gravy, beverage; $8/adults, $3/children, free/3 and under; event also includes St. Nick Auction, Shop Stop for kids, ornament decorating, Nativity set raffle.
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.
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.
Journey Into the Light, 7-8 p.m., Dec. 4, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; an evening of quiet reflection and prayer.
Classes/Workshops
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 3 and 10, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, 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.
Alzheimer’s Association: Creating Positive Holiday Experiences, 5-7 p.m., Dec. 4, Alzheimer’s Assoc. Office, 101 NW First St., Evansville; workshop offers tips and strategies for caregivers for making the holidays enjoyable by minimizing stress and frustration; topics include travel, maintaining a routine, facilitating communication, knowing when to say “no” to others; $5 suggested donation; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing infoky-in@alz.org.
Breast-Feeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 11, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; class will focus on techniques and positioning, home management, problems and solution, nutrition, weaning, equipment; no charge to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; pre-registration required by calling 800-996-2399.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Dec. 1, no Mass; Dec. 8, Father Christopher Droste; Dec. 15, Father Chris Forler.
UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program,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; Dec. 4, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; Dec. 11, Father Alex Zenthoefer; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.
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 Group
Bariatric Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call 812-996-0185 or 812-996-0218.
Trip
Badgett Playhouse Trip, Dec. 20; travel with St. Mary, Evansville parishioners to Grand Rivers, Ky., to see “Variety: A Christmas Spectacular” and enjoy lunch at Patti’s; $60/person includes motor coach, lunch and show; for more information or reservation call St. Mary’s parish office at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org.
