Bulletin Board For Jan. 10

General Interest

Catholics Returning Home, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 11, St. Joan of Arc’s Brenner Hall, Jasonville; open to Catholics who have been away from their church and are seeking a way to return; sponsored by St. Mary, Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc, Jasonville; for more information call 812-268-4088.

Discipline of Non-Violence as a People of God, 6 p.m., Jan. 19, St. Mary, Evansville; celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. will include reflection, music and reception in Rager Hall; good will offering will be accepted with proceeds going to Patchwork Central; open to the public; sponsored by the Downtown Evansville Minsters Association.

Engaged Encounter Weekend, Feb. 15-16, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators; call Dominic Faraone at 812-423-5456 at Catholic Charities for more information or to register or visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html.

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.

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.

Classes

Early In Pregnancy Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Jan.15, Memorial Hospital’s Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; geared for expectant moms and their support person before the sixth month of pregnancy; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.

BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher, 8-11 a.m., Jan. 20, 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.

Heartsaver CPR with AED, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Jan. 23, Community Relations Classroom Memorial South, Jasper; class teaches CPR, use of automated external defibrillator, relief of choking in adults, children and infants; $50/person; class size limited; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call 812-481-2399.

College Faith Life

UE Newman Center Sunday Masses, Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Jan. 19, Father Brian Emmick; Jan. 26, Benedictine Father Godrey Mullen.

UE Newman Center Evening Masses, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Jan. 15, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Jan. 22, Father Chris Forler; Jan. 29, Father Jeff Read; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

USI Newman Center Masses, Masses at USI, Evansville are held at 4 p.m. on Sundays in Kleymeyer Hall (LA0101); Jan. 25, Father Phil Kreilein.

USI Newman Meetings and Dinner, student meetings, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., basement of library (Rl0018); for more information e-mail choehn@evdio.org.

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; St. Paul, Tell City; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.

Dance

Twelfth Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, 6:30 p.m. doors open, 7:30 p.m. band starts, Jan. 25, St. Philip Center, Posey County; live entertainment by Kraftworks; special raffle and half pot drawing; tickets $25/person, $40/couple includes appetizer, buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks; must be 21 or older, ID required; advance tickets available at St. Philip parish office, St. Philip’s Inn and Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-985-2275.

Dinners

St. John, Daylight Spaghetti Dinner, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 11; for more information call parish office at 812-867-3718; hosted by St. John’s Knights of Columbus Council 14659.

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Jan. 12, 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 12, 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/child 10 and under.

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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

Christ the King Winterfest, 6:30p.m., Jan. 11, Christ the King School gym, Evansville; evening will include beer, wine and variety of sausages and sausage dishes, music, entertainment; $20/person; must be 21 and older to attend; for more information or to purchase tickets contact Eric Brackett at edbrackett@att.net or Jon Golding at jon_golding@cinfin.com.

Holy Cross Casino Night, 5 p.m.-midnight, gaming from 5-11 p.m., Jan. 18, Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; quarter fried chicken or BBQ dinner includes German potato salad, baked beans, Cole slaw, $8.50/plate; evening includes various games, bingo, half pot drawing, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, monkey races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament (call 812-753-3548 for reservation), cash games; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required.

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

Becoming a Non-Smoker Program, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jan.16, 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.

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.

Spiritual Growth

Ecumenical Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Jan. 14, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; candlelight service includes prayer, music, silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; Taizé Prayer takes place the second Tuesday of each month; for more information call 812-535-2926 or email pdamiano@spsmw.org.

Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 19-22, St. Matthew, Mount Vernon; parish mission presented by Franciscan Father Paul Schloemer includes four evenings of Scripture, song, witness and ritual; Sunday mission will conclude with a healing service including the Sacrament of the Sick; also condensed morning sessions on Mon., Tues. and Wed. following 8:15 school Mass; everyone welcome.

Study the Catechism, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Thursdays each month, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $10 fee per session includes lunch, program book available for $5; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Support Groups

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30 p.m., Jan .15, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8578.

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Jan. 21; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 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.

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Dec. 17; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.

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

High School Come and See Weekend, Feb. 14-16, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to freshman through senior girls; pray, eat and recreate with the sisters and learn what it is like to be a nun in today’s world; parent permission required; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org or call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999.

Youth

Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, Feb. 28-March 2, Catholic Center, Evansville; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or joerdickinson@gmail.com; registration deadline is Feb. 17.

HealthCare Academy for Middle School Pupil’s Success, June 2-6, St. Mary’s, Evansville; open to students entering eighth grade in fall of 2014 with a minimum 3.3 grade point average from Vanderburgh, Warrick, Gibson and Posey counties who are interested in a career in health care; highlights include working in a simulation lab, touring health science facilities at Ivy Tech Community College, University of Evansville, University of Southern Indiana, hands-on experience and activities; cost is $75, financial aid is available; limited number of students accepted; application deadline is 4 p.m. Jan. 23; for more information or to register contact Margaret L. Moutseous at 812-485-4221 or by email at mlmoutseous@stmarys.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.