Bulletin Board For March 28
General Interest
Diocesan Choir Rehearsal for Chrism Mass, 2-4:30 p.m., April 6 and 13, St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville; singers and instrumentalists of all ages and abilities from all parishes are invited; the Chrism Mass will be celebrated April 15, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral; for more information contact Jeremy Korba at 812-589-3886 or by e-mail at jkorba@evdio.org
School Choice/Tuition Assistance Information Meeting, 5:30 p.m., April 8, Media Center, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; parents from Mater Dei and all Westside elementary schools are encouraged to attend; for more information contact Lou Ann Gilbert at 812-426-2258 or by email at lagilbert@evdio.org.
Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., April 15, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; solemn blessing by Bishop Charles C. Thompson of oils that are used in administering the Sacraments; diocesan celebration open to everyone.
2014 Engaged Encounter Weekends, April 26-27, Sarto Retreat Center, Evansville; weekend retreat with other engaged couples that affords time alone together to plan for sacramental marriage; trained facilitators lead the program; call Dominic Faraone at 812-423-5456 at Catholic Charities for more information or to register or visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html.
Classes
Monastic Lectio Divina, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., April 5, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; workshop will provide a deeper understanding of Lectio Divina as a way of praying the scriptures; some understanding of Lectio Divina as a way of praying is a prerequisite; $65 includes program and lunch; registration due April 2; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, April 8, Community 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.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, April 10-24, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery, relaxation and breathing techniques, care of the newborn and mother after delivery, nutrition; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Spanish Classes, Mondays, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Juan Diego Center, Nativity, Evansville; for more information or to register call Pilar Tirado at 812-476-7704.
Diabetes Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, Outsmarting Diabetes, four-hour class, Fridays, 8 a.m.-noon or two, two-hour classes, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m., program teaches participants how to control diabetes, physician’s referral required; Outsmarting Pre-Diabetes, second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. or first Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 p.m., focuses on diabetes prevention plan; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.
College Faith Life
UE Newman Center Sunday Masses, 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); April 6, Father Christopher Droste; April 13 (Palm Sunday), Father Tony Ernst; no Easter Sunday Mass; April 27, Father Lowell Will.
USI Newman Center Sunday Masses, Masses at USI, Evansville are held at 4 p.m. in Kleymeyer Hall, LA 0101; April 6, Father Phil Kreilein; April 13 (Palm Sunday), Father Christopher Droste; no Easter Sunday Mass; April 27, TBA.
UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Newman Center; April 7, Beth Funk – Pysanki Easter Eggs; April 14, TBA; April 21, John Payne – St. Vincent de Paul; April 28, end of year cookout; for more information call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446.
USI Newman Meetings and Dinner, student meetings, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., basement of the Library, RL 0018; for more information e-mail choehn@evdio.org.
Wednesday Evening Mass, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; April 2, Father Christopher Droste; April 9, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; April 16, Father Droste; Benedictine Father Mullen; April 30, Father Jeff Read; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.
Dinners
Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., April 6, 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., April 13, 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; ala carte pricing; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.
Fundraisers
Spring Rummage Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., April 5, St. Theresa gym, Evansville; noon $2 bag sale; clothing, household items, toys, books, movies, furniture, baby items; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.
Sts Peter and Paul Parish Die Kirche Auktion Fest, silent auction 8 a.m.-noon, kid’s games 10 a.m.-3 p.m., live auction begins 1 p.m., April 6, Old Gym, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, Treasure Chest raffle, quilt raffle, half-pot, Road to Riches Raffle, Heads R’ Tail Raffle; for information call 812-768-6457
St. Matthew 5K Walk/Run, 9 a.m., April 12, starts at the back of St. Matthew School, Mount Vernon; pre-registration through March 14; for registration information call St. Matthew School at 812-838-3621.
MEO Tri-State Idol Gala, April 25, Clarion Inn, Evansville; fundraiser for students across the diocese with diverse learning needs; tickets $85 each; for information and tickets call 812-402-6700 ext. 312 or visit www.meoidol.com.
CR Youth Group 5K Run/Walk, sign in 7 a.m., race 8 a.m., May 3, St. Raphael parking lot, Dubois; pre-registration $12/grades K-12, $15/adults, $18 day of race; entry forms available at St. Peter Celestine, Celestine at 812-634-1875, St. Raphael, Dubois at 812-678-2011 or any Northesat Dubois school; printable form available at www.celestineduboiscluster.com or for more information call Tim Friedman at 812-678-5961.
Health
Posey County Women’s Health Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., April 10, St. Francis Xavier, Poseyville; participants receive free confidential mini-physical, mini-educational session on the Women’s Wellness on Wheels Bus, free health information; no charge, walk-ins welcome; to make an appointment for the Bus or for transportation assistance call Molly at 812-568-0162.
Stroke Screenings, Memorial Hospital, Jasper offers stroke screenings for those individuals who have risk factors for strokes; call 812-996-8550 to schedule a stroke screening; cost of screening is $40 cash or check; a physician order/referral is not required.
Lenten Program
Live Stations of the Cross Presentation, 7 p.m., April 16, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; presentation includes drama, music, monologues; no cost or offering; presented by the St. Benedict Parish family.
Support Groups
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, 6 p.m., the first Monday of each month, Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; meetings for families of “graduates” of the NICU; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.
Divorce Recovery Support Group, 6:45 p.m., meets every Tuesday, North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss (812) 425-1625.
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 7-8:30 p.m., first and third Wednesday of each month, 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, 7-8:30 p.m., support group meets first Thursday of each month, 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, 6:30-8 p.m., meets first and third Monday of each month, Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
