Bulletin Board For March 14
General Interest
Rogation Service, 7 p.m., March 20, St. Anthony, St. Anthony; open to all who eat and care for the earth; participants are encouraged to bring a sample of seed and soil to be blessed at the end of Mass.
Natural Family Planning and Infertility Presentation, following 6 p.m. Mass, March 18, St. Philip, Posey County; evening includes talks by Dr. Bill Blanke and Christian Shockley, witness talk and presentation on church teaching, dinner; no cost; for more information or to register contact Deanna Goossens at 812-423-7046 or d.goossens@twc.com.
Free Movie at Ferdinand Monastery, 1:30 p.m., March 28, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; movie The Butler traces the dramatic changes that swept American society over three decades; popcorn and lemonade provided; discussion session following movie; for more information call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.
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.
Prayers for Claire, 8:10 a.m. every Friday when school is in session, St. John the Baptist Chapel, Newburgh; pray the rosary for 6-year-old parishioner Claire Hood; child-friendly Rosary time, children are encouraged to attend.
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, 6 p.m., every Tuesday, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.
Mother to Mother Group Meeting, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; babysitting is provided.
Classes
2014 Child Developmental Series, 10-11 a.m., March 20, St. Mary’s Center for Children, Evansville; topic is “Dealing with behavioral challenges: Understanding and promoting positive behaviors”; class is free; light refreshments and snacks served; child care provided on-site; to register call 812-485-7425 or 812-436-4501; sponsored by St. Mary’s and ECHO Community Health Care.
Supersitter, 8:30-11:30 a.m., March 26, Memorial Hospital Community Relations Classroom, Southside Office, Jasper; class covers basics of babysitting including care and safety of infants and children, play activities, basic first aid and getting along with children; demonstrations on diapering, holding, feeding; open to persons 10-14 years old; class size limited; $20 fee; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, 8-11 a.m., March 27, 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, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 31, Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $65 fee; for more information or to register call 812-852-7279, 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.
Dinners
St. John, Daylight Chicken and Ham Dinner, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., March 16; serving fried chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken and dumplings, slaw, green beans, corn, rolls, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4/children age 12 and under; carry-out available; country store with baked goods; sponsored by St. Anne Altar Society.
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., March 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.
Dinner Dance
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance, dinner 6-7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight, March 22, Knights of St. John Home, St. Wendel; pork chop dinner; music by Kraftworks Band; $15/person for dinner and dance, $10/person dance only; contact Jim or Elise Koester at 812-985-2689 for more information or reservations; must be 21 to attend; sponsored by St. Wendel Knights of St. John
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AARP Smart Driver Programs, 8 a.m.-noon, March 25, Meeting Room 2, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; seniors will not be required to drive or take tests; attendees will learn how to adjust driving due to changes in vision, hearing and reaction time; $15/AARP members, $20/non-members; workbook and certificate included; to register or for more information call Mary Raley at 812-485-6827.
Free Balance Screenings, 1-4 p.m., April 9, Washington Square Mall, rear St. Mary’s entrance, Evansville; no charge, appointments are encouraged by calling 812-485-5209 by March 31; information on balance and other health topics will be available.
“Get Fit: 55 ” Fitness Program, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Mondays in March, 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 class; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Fundraisers
Fourteenth Annual St. Matthew School Benefit Auction, wine tasting 4 p.m., doors for auction open 5 p.m., March 15, Posey County Community Center; theme for the evening is “An Evening in the Vineyard” and includes raffles, live auction and catered Italian meal; donation of $25/person is requested; for more information and tickets call 812-838-2535.
St. Patrick Family Game and Card Party, 1 p.m., March 16, Sts. Peter and Paul cafeteria, Haubstadt; free door prizes, sandwiches, chips and drink; Chinese auction, half-pot, snacks available; $4/person, $10/family; board games welcome; for reservations call 812-768-6941 or 812-753-5048; to donate Chinese auction items call Carolyn Spindler at 812-768-6941; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
Country Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., March 16, Mary, Help of Christian’s Parish Center, Mariah Hill; serving whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, gravy, homemade bread, muffins, pastries, choice of beverage; $8/adults, $4/ages 4 to 11, free for ages less than 4..
Mock Turtle Soup Fundraiser, pick-up 3-5 p.m., March 30, Sacred Heart, Schnellville; soup made by youth group will benefit the youth of the parishes of Sacred Heart and St. Anthony, St. Anthony; place order by March 19 by calling Kelly at 812-639-1649, Jeff at 812-631-3443 or Diane at 812-389-2444.
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
Free Balance Screenings, 1-4 p.m., April 9, Washington Square Mall, rear St. Mary’s entrance, Evansville; no charge, appointments are encouraged by calling 812-485-5209 by March 31; information on balance and other health topics will be available.
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.
Pilgrimage
Canonization Pilgrimage to Italy, Barbara Leibundguth has informed the Message of a pilgrimage to Italy for the Canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II leaving April 23; for more information contact Alice Blazina at 270-965-3021 or Mary’s Pilgrims at 1-800-847-6279.
Retreat
Welcome Immersion Retreat, 7 p.m., April 26-1 p.m. April 30, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; introduction, review, immersion into the welcoming Prayer; $450/person includes meals, private room, workshop; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs; registration deadline is March 26.
Support Groups
Women’s Cancer Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of the month, St. Mary’s Epworth Community Conference Room, Newburgh; welcomes women of all ages who are currently experiencing cancer or are survivors of all forms of cancer; group led by cancer survivor, volunteer Linda Bertke; for more information call 812-485-5725
Men ‘s Support Group, 5:30-6:30 p.m., second Tuesday of the month, St. Mary’s Epworth Community Conference Room, Newburgh; welcomes men of all ages who are currently experiencing cancer or are survivors of all forms of cancer; group led by cancer survivor, volunteer Richard Condi; for more information call 812-485-5725.
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.
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.
Trip
I’m Singin’ in the Rain, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m., April 17, St. Mary parking lot, Evansville; bus trip to Derby Dinner Playhouse; $52/person; contact Deacon Joe Stofleth at 812-425-1577 or by email at jstofleth@evdio.org for more information or reservations.
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Weekend, April 11-13, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence invite Catholic women ages 18-42 to discover what life would be like as a Sister of Providence; weekend theme is “Living on the Margins: A Call to religious life”; for more information contact Providence Sister Editha at 812-535-2895 or by email at eben@spsmw.org.
