Bulletin Board For Jan. 31

General Interest

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 4, St. Joseph’s Ministry House, Jasper; 12-week program open to both men and women who have suffered from divorce features a 30-minute DVD covering topics of interest; for more information or to register call the parish center at 812-482-1805 or email missydolen@yahoo.com.

Valentine Breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon, Feb, 9, St. Wendel Cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving whole hog sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, pancakes or French toast casserole, fruit cup, juice, milk, coffee; $6/adults, $3/ages 5-12, children age 4 and under free; Lucky Heart Drawing; everyone welcome; sponsored by St. Wendel Ladies Club.

Compassionate Healing, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 17, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; topics include healing in Scripture and in the Benedictine tradition, tracing the heritage of healing, practicing compassionate healing; $79/person includes lunch; for more information or to register call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or 800-880-2777, online visit www.thedome.org/programs; registration deadline is Feb. 13.

2014 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 15-16, April 26-27, Sept. 20-21, 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.

St. Theresa Pre-School, Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up, 6-7 p.m., Feb. 4, St. Theresa School, 700 Herndon Dr., Evansville; for more information call school office at 812-423-1763.

Card Party

St. James, Haubstadt, noon, Feb. 9, St. James Madden Hall; door prizes, Chinese auction, raffle, bake sale; $5/person admission includes lunch; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net.

Class

Preparation for Childbirth Class, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital otherwise $65; for more information or to enroll call  812-996-2399.

Dance

Daddy and Daughter Dance, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Feb. 14, St. John, Daylight; open to all girls ages 5-10 and their Special Guy; evening is free and will include dancing, snacks, pictures, memories; reservations required by calling Jo Keen at 812-431-5919 or my email at mmjkeen@twc.com; hosted by Evansville Area Little Flowers Girls Club.

Dinners

Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 2, Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Feb. 9, 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., Feb. 16, Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, Cole slaw, dessert; dine in or carry out; $9/adults, $5/child 10 and under; non-perishable food donations will be collected for The Lord’s Pantry.

Fundraisers

St. Joseph Valentine Dinner/Dance/Auction, 5 p.m.-midnight, Feb. 8, St. Joseph, Princeton; dinner by R’z Café and Catering of roast beef and chicken in mushroom wine sauce; evening includes dinner, dancing, cash bar, dessert auction, silent and live auction; tickets $40/couple, $25/person, tickets sold after Masses or the school office.

Holy Cross Church Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Feb. 9, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving scrambles eggs, whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, pecan rolls, coffee, orange juice, milk; $6/adults, $4/children 4-12, free/3 and under; sponsored by the Holy Cross Journeymen

Don’t Stop Running or Walking for Lent, 8 a.m., March 8, Scales Lake, Boonville; 5/K Run/Walk with various age and gender groups hosted by St. Clement, Boonville; $20 fee received before Feb. 15 includes T-shirt, $25 fee after Feb. 15; log on to www.stclementparish.org to print registration form and mail to parish; proceeds to benefit the building fund

Holy Cross Alumni Chili Supper, 4-7 p.m., Feb. 16, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving soup, sandwiches, dessert and drink; $5/adults, $3/children 4-11, free/children 3 and under; $20/gallon, $10/half gallon; proceeds to benefits Holy Cross Alumni Scholarship Fund.

Super Splatter Board Shoot, Feb. 23, St. Ferdinand, Ferdinand; for more information and to purchase squares call the parish office at 812-367-1212; sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Sodality.

A Night at Mardi Gras, 5:30 p.m.-midnight, March 1, Clarion Inn and Conference Center, Evansville; serving New Orleans style dinner; evening includes dinner, dancing, cash bar, silent and live auctions, auction prizes include suite at Evansville Icemen’s game, unique piece of furniture from Sugarbakers, dinner for 10 at a river house getaway, $500 shopping spree from Tracy Zeller Jewelers; tickets $45/person; for reservations or more information call 812-459-2196; must be 21 to attend; proceeds to benefit St. Benedict Cathedral School.

Health

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 3, 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.

Spiritual Growth

Spencer County Churches Hosting Divine Mercy Parish Mission, Feb. 10-12; featured speaker is Father Bill Hayward; for times and locations call the parish office at 812-649-4811 or visit www.thedivinemercy.org/events.

Support Groups

“Look Good, Feel Better,” 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 17, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center. Jasper; provides information and cosmetic advice including hands-on instruction for women battling cancer; program is free but pre-registration is required; for more information visit www.mhhcc.org or call 812-996-0626.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 5, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; 812-996-6008; sponsored by Caring Hands Senior Services.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, 6 p.m., meets third Wednesday of each month, meeting room in back of church, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick, the caregivers and bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-550-8605.

Trips

Red Skelton Museum and War Memorial, Feb. 19; buffet lunch at Dogwood Restaurant in Vincennes includes both salad and dessert bar; $45/person includes transportation, access to all sites, all taxes and gratuities and buffet; for more information or reservation call St. Mary’s parish office at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org.

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Event, March 14-16, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40; meet Benedictine sisters, share in community life and prayer, meet other women considering religious life; no pressure, no commitment; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Benedictine Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999; or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.

Youth

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; cost is $75, financial aid is available; limited number of students accepted; application deadline extended to 4 p.m. Jan. 31; for more information or to register contact Margaret L. Moutseous at 812-485-4221 or by email at mlmoutseous@stmarys.org.