Bulletin Board For Aug. 8

General Interest

Celebrate Safety with the Evansville Otters, 6:35 p.m., Aug. 8, Bosse Field, Evansville; free tickets to Otters game courtesy of St Mary’s Medical Center and Kohl’s at St. Mary’s Center for Children or at Kohl’s locations in Evansville and Owensboro; first 500 kids through the gates, age 12 and under, will receive a free bike helmet; kids can register to win one of two free bicycles; special fireworks after game; for more information call Adam Trinkel at 812-485-4730.

“How One Heart on Fire Can Inspire,” 7 p.m., Aug. 8, 4 p.m., Aug. 10, Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; play about the life of St. Francis performed by youth from local parishes in the Jasper deanery; free and open to the public.

A Taste of White Violet Center Garden Walk, 2-4 p.m., Aug. 9, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; tour WVC’s vegetable garden and orchard, observe the center’s chickens and alpacas; sponsored by the Sisters of Providence.

Formation Day: Enrich, Empower, Engage, registration begins 8 a.m-2 p.m., Aug. 23, Catholic Center, Evansville; for all who teach and share the Catholic faith; keynote speaker Rev. Robert J. Hater, presentation Finding God in the Stories of Our Lives”; 10 break-out sessions; early bird registration was $17/person by Aug. 1, limited to first 180 registrants; sponsored by the Office of Catechesis; register online at http://bit.ly/1nVjVII for more information contact Kay Beard at 812-424-5536 or by email at kbeard@evdio.org.

St. Mary’s Market Days 2014, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., every Thursday through Sept. 11, St. Mary’s Blvd. off Washington Ave.; local vendors offering homemade and homegrown items — fresh produce, baked goods, flowers and herbs, jewelry and crafts, honey.

Marriage Conference, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 20, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; conference includes prayer service led by Bishop Charles C. Thompson in Woodward Center, keynote speaker Kevin Schemenauer, breakout sessions, town halls on spiritual and applied action issues critical to marriage such as money management, marriage and communion, times of transition, family as domestic church, community engagement; $25/couple, $15/individual non-refundable fee; for more information and registration information visit www.charitiesevv.org/2014-marriage-conference.html; call Catholic charities at 812-423-5456 for more information; sponsored by St. Benedict Cathedral and Catholic Charities.

2014 Engaged Encounter Weekends, 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 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.

Respect Life Celebration, 5:30 p.m., Mass followed by catered dinner, Oct. 9, Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt; Bishop Charles C. Thompson is celebrant and homilist at Mass; catered dinner with keynote address by Bishop Timothy L Doherty, Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana; all are invited to Mass; non-refundable registration fee for dinner/keynote is $20/person or $15/full-time high school or college student with valid student I.D.; reservations required by calling Catholic Charities at 812-423-5456 or by visiting http://www.charitiesevv.org/respect-life-celebration.html; reservation deadline is Sept. 30.

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; 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.

Workshop

2014 Child Developmental Series, 10-11 a.m., Aug. 28, St. Mary’s Center for Children, Evansville; topic is facilitating good eating habits, keeping mealtime from becoming a daily battle; 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.

College Faith Life

University Of Evansville Newman Center Opening Cookout, 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 27, Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; for more information call Mike Roesch at 812-477-6446 or email mroesch@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; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Third Thursday, 7 p.m., Annunciation of the Lord, Evansville; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.

Dinners

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 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; St. Bernadette Auxiliary will have kuchens for sale.

Twenty-second Annual St. Martin Men’s Club Hog Roast, August 24, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Martin, Whitfeld, $7/adults, $4/children; carry out available.

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AARP Smart Driver Programs, 8 a.m.-noon, Aug. 28, The Gift Conference Room, St. Mary’s Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 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.

St. James, Haubstadt, Senior Trip, Nov. 8-13, 6 day, 5-night trip to New Orleans; for more information or for reservations call Norma at 812-867-3036; reservation deadline is Sept. 15 or until full; everyone is welcome to participate.

Fundraiser

St. Boniface, Evansville, Bingo, no bingo during summer months; bingos will resume Sept. 5; watch for information.

Health

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

Pilgrimage to Eighth World Meeting of Families (WMOF) Live Interest Sessions, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Aug. 11, Sts. Peter and Paul parish hall, Petersburg or Aug. 13, Holy Redeemer cafeteria, Evansville; 7:30-8:30 p.m., Aug. 19, teleconference/webinar; WMOF is Sept. 22-27, Philadelphia and includes speakers, breakout session and other events that seek to strengthen the sacred bonds of families, attendance by Pope Francis anticipated; basic information, lodging and transportation options will be discussed at each session; registration required for teleconference/webinar at http://www.charitiesevv.org/world-meeting.html; sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Reunions

Memorial Class of 1954 Sixtieth Class Reunion, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 4, buffet luncheon, Kennel Club, Evansville; 9 a.m., Oct. 5, Mass, Holy Rosary, Evansville followed by breakfast at the Carousel Restaurant at 10 a.m.; for more information or reservations call Jim/Janice Hummel at 812-477-7579, Dorothy Hirsch Joest at 812-867-6185, Don Neidig at 812-476-7966, Doris Heierman Carter at 812-897-3410.

Mater Dei Class of 1964 Fiftieth Class Reunion, 7 p.m., Oct. 17, Reitz Bowl, Evansville, Mater Dei vs. Reitz football game, reserved seating Section D, 8 p.m. or after game, casual get together at Smitty’s Little Tavern, Franklin St., Evansville; Oct. 18, 1:30 p.m., tour of Mater Dei, 4 p.m., Mass at St. Joseph, Evansville, 6 p.m. cocktails, cash bar, 7 p.m. dinner, show and dance, Holiday Inn, Hwy. 41. North, Evansville, $45/person, casual dress; for more information contact Susie (Brock) Hawes at 812-985-9476.

Spiritual Growth

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., Aug. 12, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; theme for Aug. gathering is “Prayer for healing the wounds of war: A time of war, and a time of peace”; candlelight service includes prayer, music, silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information call 812-535-2926 or email pdamiano@spsmw.org.

Eucharist: Called, Nourished, and Sent, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 30, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; program will explore why the Sunday Eucharist is called the source and summit of faith; $75/person includes lunch; registration due by Aug. 27; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

Sisters of Providence “Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities 2014-2015” Booklet, booklet features key events at St. Mary-of-the-Woods from August 2014 through August 2015; for more information, call Providence Center administrative assistant Jeanne Frost at 812-535-2952 or email jfrost@spsmw.org.

Support Groups

hurch, 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, 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.