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By Diane Csukas
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General Interest

“Mary of Nazareth” Showing in Evansville, motion picture on the life of Mary showing at Showplace Cinemas East April 12 and 13; buy tickets at Showplace Cinemas East or online at showplacecinemas.com; for more information call Sam Tenbarge at 812-454-5612; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14673, Good Shepherd, Evansville.

 

Triduum Morning Prayer, 9 a.m., Good Friday and Easter Saturday, April 18 and 19, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Morning Prayer includes singing of psalms and canticles, reading of Scripture, homily, intercessions; questions or for more information contact Matt Miller at mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731 or Jeremy Korba at jkorba@evdio.org.

 

Good Friday Way of the Cross, 3 p.m., April 18, Four Freedoms Monument, Evansville; process from monument to Holy Trinity, Evansville; reflecting on the path that Christ followed for our redemption; open to the public; sponsored by Communion and Liberation; questions or for more information contact Father Alex Zenthoefer at azenthoefer@evdio.org.

 

Way of the Cross for Justice, 10 a.m., April 18, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; modern day Stations of the Cross will unite the Passion story with the justice struggles faced today; for more information call 812-535-2952 or email provctr@spsmw.org.

 

Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 p.m., April 27, St. Mary, Huntingburg; one-hour service will include procession, solemn blessing of Divine Mercy Image, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, chaplet of the Divine Mercy, teaching by Father Ryan Hilderbrand, Rosary, Benediction.

 

St. Mary, Evansville Resumes Mass, beginning Sunday, April 27, St. Mary Parish will resume the 4 p.m. Mass.

 

Catholics Returning Home, 6:30 p.m., April 28, Parish Activity Center, St. Mary, Huntingburg; six consecutive Monday informal gatherings for non-practicing Catholics who have a desire to return to the church; for more information call the parish office at 812-683-2372.

 

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/Workshops

Legal and Financial Planning Workshop, 1-3 p.m., April 16, Owensboro Health Park, Owensboro, Ky.; for anyone who wants to know more about legal and financial issues when putting a plan into place to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s; registration required by calling 800-272-3900 or emailing infoky-in@alz.org; $5 donation suggested; sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association.

 

2014 Child Developmental Series, 10-11 a.m., April 24, St. Mary’s Center for Children, Evansville; topic is promoting early motor development; 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.

 

Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays, April 28-June 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, April 29-June 17; St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Evansville; $75 for eight classes; registration required by April 23 by calling 812-485-5725.

 

Eating on the Run, 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 28, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; tips for healthy eating and portion control; $10/person includes a “Stop and Go” healthy food choices book; for more information or to pre-register visit www.mhhcc.org and click on classes and events or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

 

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, 8-11 a.m., April 29, 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.

 

Zumba Toning Fitness Program, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Mondays in April; Wellness Center Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; body-sculpting exercise, high-energy cardio work with Zumba moves creates a calorie-burning, strength-training dance fitness class; cost $5/class; pre-registration not required; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

 

Shape It Up, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays in April, Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; combination of Core 20 and Strength & Endurance; $5/class; visit www.mhhcc.org and click on Classes and Events or call 800-852-7279, Ext. 2399.

 

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

 

Dinner

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

St. Matthew 5K Walk/Run, 9 a.m., April 12, starts at the back of St. Matthew School, Mount Vernon; pre-; for registration information call St. Matthew School at 812-838-3621.

 

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

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.

 

Lenten Activity

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

“Look Good, Feel Better,” 10 a.m.-noon, April 21, 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Youth

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.