Bulletin Board For August 29

General Interest

Gospel of John and Church History Lectures, 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 8, Resurrection School, Evansville; 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 9, Catholic Center, Evansville; lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger; $35 tuition; textbook: Catholic Bible.

The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide, 6:30-8 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 4-Nov. 20, Annunciation of the Lord Parish Center, Christ the King Campus, Evansville; sessions include a DVD series, small group discussion, “Personal Survival Guide”; $10/person; open to all; for more information or to register, contact Missy Parkison at 812-476-3061 or mparkison@evdio.org; registration deadline is Aug. 25.

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.

Mexican Kermes (Mexican Independence Day), 1 p.m., Sept. 14, Nativity, Evansville; fun and prizes for Mexican Bingo, kid’s games, Mexican food; everyone welcome.

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.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, 6:30-8:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 23-Dec. 9, St. Joseph Ministry House, Jasper; 12-week DVD sessions for those seeking healing from divorce; sessions will cover emotions, healing and hope, gaining wisdom and comfort, forgiveness, understanding of annulment process; to register contact St. Joseph Parish center at 812-482-1805.

Card Party

St. Boniface Fall Card Party, doors open 5:30 p.m., tasting table opens 6 p.m., prize giveaways begin 7 p.m., Sept. 10, St. Agnes Ryves Hall Evansville; Chance Auction, theme baskets, half pot drawing, attendance prizes, quilt raffle; tickets $3/each, $12/table; for more information or reservations call Beth Ann Murray at 812-422-0081. 

Classes

Tai Chi for Arthritis Classes, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 8-Oct. 20 or 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 21; St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Newburgh; class is supported by Arthritis Foundation and is designed to be easy for people of all ages, physical conditions, experience levels; $75 for eight classes; registration required by Sept. 4 by calling 812-485-5725. 

Heartsaver CPR with AED, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Sept. 9, Community Classroom Memorial South, Jasper; class teaches CPR, use of automated external defibrillator, relief of choking in adults, children and infants; $50/person; class size limited; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 10, Memorial Hospital’s Mary Potter Meeting Room, Jasper; children over age of 4 may attend; class includes tour of the nursery, demonstrations in infant holding, burping, feeding and changing a diaper; attendees are asked to bring a doll or teddy and a blanket to practice the skills; parents asked to attend with their children, class free for those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $10, pre-registration necessary; information and to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Childbirth Refresher Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Sept. 11, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and delivery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $15; for more information or to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 11-25, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; attendance in the seventh month of pregnancy is recommended; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Online Training for Various Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to fine the appropriate course; after completing course and printing certificate call 812-996-23111 to schedule a skills evaluation and complete certification; skills evaluations are $30/course and will be located in the Health and wellness Classroom at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; for more information call 812-996-2311 or 800-852-7273, ext. 2311.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Aug. 31, Father Jason Gries; Sept. 7, Vincentian Father Stephen Gallegos; Sept. 14, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; Sept. 21, Father Lowell Will; 9 a.m., Sept. 28, Father Christopher Droste.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Sept. 3, Father Jason Gries; Sept. 10, TBA; Sept. 17, Father Dusty Burns; Sept. 24, Father Christopher Droste; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

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Golden Jubilee Celebration, 1 p.m., Oct. 5, Good Shepherd, Evansville; Bishop Charles C. Thompson invites couples married 50 years or longer to Mass of Jubilee and reception following; to register contact Kathy Wilkerson at 812-423-5456 or by email at kwilkerson@evdio.org; registration deadline is Aug. 30; sponsored by Catholic Charities.

Fundraisers

Fall/Winter Children’s Consignment Sale, 8-noon, closed 10-10:30 a.m. to allow for mark downs, Aug. 30, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh school gym; infant, children’s, maternity clothes, toys, books, infant gear; no children under 12 admitted, no car seats or strollers, soft infant carriers permitted; checks and cash only; admission $1/person; for more information visit m2msale@gmail.com.

Smoked BBQ Pork Ribs, pick up noon-3 p.m., Aug. 30, front door of Mater Dei High School, Evansville; $20/rack smoked day of pick up; place orders with a band member from your parish or stop by Mater Dei on Aug. 30; for more information call David Martin at 812-385-6151 or by email at DavidnAnne@twc.com; sponsored by Mater Dei Marching Band. 

Rummage Sale, Sept. 5, 4-7 p.m. and Sept. 6, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County; Friday shoppers pay double; Sat. $3 bag sale beginning at 10:30 a.m.; kuchens and food available; for information call 812- 963-5221.

Twelfth Annual Hole-y-One Golf Scramble, 7 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. lunch, Sept. 12, Country Club of Terre Haute; cost for foursome includes lunch, gift bags, beverages is $350, individuals register for $90; special tee areas for women and seniors, three prize divisions with prizes awarded around 6 p.m., morning and afternoon flights; sponsored by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; for more information or to register call Dianne Weidenbenner at 812-535-2802 or email dweidenb@spsmw.org.

Dry Dumplings Sale, 9 a.m-3 p.m., Mon.-Fri., through Sept. 30, St. Boniface Parish Office, 1626 Glendale Ave, Evansville; $4/12 ounce bag; proceeds to benefit Westside Catholic School PTO.

Puttin’ for Poland Golf Scramble, Oct. 12, rain date Oct. 19, McDonald Golf Course, Evansville; 100% of profit will help fund 13 youth and young adults from St. Francis Xavier, Poseyville and St. Wendel, St. Wendel attend 2014 World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland; fee $60/person, teams of four, field limited to 26 teams; fee includes 18 holes Greens Fees, cart, food and drinks; for more information or to sign up contact Mike Wassmer at 812-475-2578 or Kevin Wassmer at 812-470-2631.

Health

HeartMath® Resilience Advantage Program, noon-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Sept. 9-30 or 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 10 and 17, St. Mary’s Wellness Center at Epworth Crossing, Newburgh; program delivers practical skill-set to respond effectively to pressure, emotional challenge and change; $110/person includes the required HeartMath® Manual; for more information or to register call 812-485-5725 or 812-485-7426; Sept. 5 registration deadline.

Retreat

Contemplative Retreat for Young Adults, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12-6 p.m., Sept. 13, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; introduces various forms of contemplative prayer: meditation, silence, centering prayer, lectio divina; join sisters for evening prayer 5 p.m., Sat in monastery church; $120/single room, $110/each for double room; register by Sept. 9; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs. 

Reunions

St. John Academy Reunion, 11 a.m. Mass followed by brunch, Sept. 21, St. John Evangelist Church, Indianapolis; $20/person; those interested in attending should mail $20 check payable to St. John Alumnae and mail it to Mary Jane Biro, 715 E. Southern Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46203-5155; for more information call 317-780-7087.

St. Rose Academy Twentieth Alumnae Reunion, doors open 10 a.m., Liturgy celebrated at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon at noon; Sept. 27, Green Activities Center, Vincennes University Campus, Vincennes; open to anyone who attended St. Rose Academy; $16/person, advanced reservations are required by Sept. 20; for more information contact Mary Ann Thacker at 812-882-66111 or by email marypearl66@yahoo.com.

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

JustFaith Informational Programs, 6:30 p.m., Sept. 3 and 8, St. Anthony, Evansville; a life changing 24-week program lead by Sharon Vogler that provides an opportunity for prayer, learning and discussion that will help participants reflect on how you live your life as a disciple; for more information contact Sharon at 812-423-5209 or visit JustFaith at http://justfaith.org/.

Gospel of Mark – Ready, Set, Go! 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 6, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; reflective approach that looks at the texts in the context of their own time and of the twenty-first century; $35 fee includes lunch and materials, attendees are asked to bring a Bible; for more information or to register call 812-535-2952 or email provctr@spsmw.org; registration deadline is Sept. 1.

Support Groups

Boonville Bereavement Support Group Initial Meeting, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 4, Boonville Library; 

Women’s Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Sept. 16; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call at 812-996-0626.

Trips/Pilgrimages

Come Away With Us, Oct. 11; join Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville on a trip to Louisville to see live Broadway production of I Love Lucy; $65/person, everyone welcome; contact St. Mary, Evansville at 812-425-1577 or email jstofleth@evdio.org for more information or to make required reservations.

Youth/Young Adult

Hope @ the Dome Youth Rally, Oct. 11, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; prayer, service projects, camping; for schedule of events and more information visit thedome.org/hope; registration ends Sept. 12; sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict.