Bulletin Board For Sept. 12

General Interest

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.

Dolle Lecture at Saint Meinrad, 7 p.m., Sept. 16, St. Bede Theater, St. Meinrad; Denis McNamara will give the lecture on church art and architecture entitled, “Shadow, Image, Reality: The Biblical Foundations of Church Architecture as a Sacrament of Heaven”; free and open to the public; for more information call 812-357-6501.

Free Car Seat Safety Checks, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 17 and 24, St. Mary’s Hospital campus parking lot closest to Washington Ave., Evansville; learn proper installation and use as well as ensure the care seat is the proper restraint for the child’s size and weight, child using car seat must be present; to make an appointment call 812-485-6777; sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children along with Safe Kids Vanderburgh/Warrick County.

Free Movie at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Assembly Hall, Ferdinand; movie, “Heaven is for Real,” recounts true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary life-changing experience with the world; popcorn and beverages will be provided; brief discussion time available after film; enter monastery and go to front desk for directions; for more information call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

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.

Annulment in the Catholic Church: Dispel the Myths, Journey Toward Healing, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 25, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; presentation by Benedictine Sister Celeste Boda will discuss the theology of marriage as outlined by the Church, explore types of annulment processes, grounds for invalidity in formal cases, how to start process; no charge but free will offering appreciated; registration due Sept. 22 by calling 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedone.org/programs.

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.

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 Layfayette-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.

Adult Confirmation Preparation Program, 9-11:30 a.m., Oct. 18 and 25, Nov. 15, Dec. 6, Jan. 17, Feb. 14, March 14 and 21, April 18, Catholic Center, Evansville; classes for baptized Catholics interested in renewing their faith and being confirmed by Bishop Charles C. Thompson; offered by the Office of Catechesis in partnership with the Office of Worship; for more information contact Kathy Gallo at kgallo@evdio.org or Lisa Foster at lfoster@evdio.org; to register contact Kay Beard at kbeard@evdio.org or call 812-424-5536.

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.

Classes/Workshops

Your Health and Diabetes, 7-8 p.m., Sept. 15, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; discussion on introducing exercise into your life;no reservations or fee; call 812-996-0521 for more information.

Introduction to Lectio Divina, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sept. 20, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; $75/person includes lunch; workshop presented by Benedictine Sister Kathy Bilskie; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs; registration due by Sept. 17.

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, 8-11 a.m., Sept. 23 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.

Exploring and Creating Mandalas Workshop, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Sept. 27, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Newburgh; create a circular, symmetrical art form of contemplative self-expression; $25/person, for more information or to register call 812-485-5725, registration deadline is Sept. 24.

Wet-on-Wet Oil Painting Class, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sept. 25, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; painting technique which allows layers of wet paint to be applied to previous layers of wet paint, complete a 16 inch by 20 inch canvas painting; $90 non-refundable fee due at registration includes instruction, all materials, lunch; to register online visit thedome.org/events or call 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

Icon Painting Workshop, Oct. 12-17, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; during intensive five-day icon painting workshop titled “A Window to Heaven,” participants will complete an icon of St. John the Baptist, the Great Forerunner; limited to 15 particpants; $750 fee includes cost of materials; for more information or to reserve a spot contact Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer at merspamer@saintmeinrad.edu.

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, first Thursday of each month from 11:30-1 p.m. or second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m., focuses on diabetes prevention plan; for more information or to pre-register call 812-996-0521.

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 Mass, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Sept. 7, Vincentian Father Stephen Gallegos.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Sept. 10, Father Steven Beatty; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

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., Sept. 28, 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.

Priest and Religious Appreciation Dinner in Jasper Deanery, 6 p.m. doors open, Oct. 2, Ferdinand Community Center, Ferdinand; dinner to show appreciation to priests and religious working within Dubois County and to promote vocations from Dubois County; Bishop Charles C. Thompson is the guest speaker; tickets $25, advance ticket sales only at any Jasper deanery parish office, portion of each ticket goes toward an endowment for those studying to be a priest or religious vocations; for more information contact Steve Luegers at stevelueg7@gmail.com.

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AARP Smart Driver Programs, noon-4 p.m., Sept.  23, 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.

Fundraisers

Fifth Annual St. Nicholas, Santa Claus Dinner, Dance and Auction, 5-10 p.m., Sept. 27, Santa’s Lodge, Santa Claus; live and silent auction items; music provided by the Linda Smith Band; $25/person, $175/table of eight; reservations by Sept. 13 by calling 812-937-2385.

Forty-fourth Mount Saint Joseph Picnic, Maple Mount, Ky.; booths open 10:30 a.m., Sept. 14; serving barbecue, chicken, mutton and pork with sides 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., burgoo and sandwiches available; grand raffle, silent auction, yard sale, crafts, bingo; face painting, fish pond, inflatable obstacle course; proceeds benefit the retired Ursuline sisters; for information visit www.ursulinesmsj.org; for raffle tickets call 270-229-4103, ext. 284 or 448; volunteer opportunities contact Marian Bennett at 270-229-2006.

Fourth Annual Westside Catholic School Variety Show, doors open 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 20, St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; dinner, drinks, silent auction, variety show, dance; tickets $35/each, $50/couple, $200/table of 10; for tickets contact Katy Grant at 812-322-1014 or email kgrant@evdio.org; “Fun” Raiser benefits technology fund; must be 21 to attend.

Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 27, corner of Green River Rd. and Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab, pre-order by email to wevrard69@wowway.com or call the parish office at 812-477-8923; proceeds used for parish essentials; sponsored by Holy Rosary Men’s Club.

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.

Fall Farm and Hunter’s Raffle, drawing Oct. 19, St. Clement, Boonville; first prize, 2014 Kawasaki Mule 610 4X4Camo plus $300 gift certificate for two helmets; second prize, Generac XG 7000E generator or $1,000 cash; third prize, $1,000 gift certificate from Buck’s an Jake’s or $500 cash; tickets $50 each; for more information or to purchase tickets call parish office at 812-897-4653 or 812-897-2631.

Dome Golf Classic, Oct. 20, Victoria National Gulf Club, Newburgh; for more information visit thedome.org/golf or call 812-367-1411; sponsored by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand.

Twenty-seventh Annual Cornette Ball, Oct. 25, West Baden Springs Resort, West Baden; reservations start at $1,400 and include an overnight stay at the West Baden Springs Resort, dinner, Sunday brunch; for more information or to make a reservation contact Brooke Wagner at 812-485-5850; sponsored by St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation.

Jingle Mingle Mart Mark the Date, 5-9 p.m., Nov. 14, Christ the King Church gym, Evansville; vendors can email JingleMingleMart@hotmail.com to request application; sponsored by Christ the King PTO.

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

Cardiovascular Screenings, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Sept. 24 and Oct. 8, Memorial Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; screenings for peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stroke; four-hour fast required; $90 fee; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-1551.

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.

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.

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

Spiritual Growth

Diocese of Owensboro Marian Conference –“Mary, Queen of Families,” 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sept. 13, Riverpark Center, Owensboro; Mass celebrated by Bishop James D. Conley, talks by Teresa Tomeo and Chris Stefanik, panel discussion, confessions; $35/person, $60/couple, priests, religious, children/grandchildren aged 13-21 free; for tickets call Riverpark Center Box Office at 270-687-2787; visit www.marianshrineky.org.

Charismatic Conference, registration 8 a.m., conference 9 a.m., Oct. 25, St. Joseph, Jasper; Father John Judie will be presenter; for more information contact John Bennett at 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, Kim Kendall at 812-683-8360 or visit http://www.psci.net/blitzen/ or www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/.

Spot Shoot

St. Peter Celestine Annual Church Shoot, Oct. 26, Celestine Community Club, Celestine; 10:30-4 p.m. serving fried chicken with dressing dinners; 10 a.m. ham shoot, 2 p.m. beef shoot; Grand Raffle, quilt raffle, bingo, kids games; 8 a.m. Sunday Mass.

Support Groups

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.

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.

Youth

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.

Soccer Challenge, 1 p.m., Sept. 28 (rain date 1 p.m., Oct. 5), St. John, Daylight; open to girls and boys ages 10-14; proof of age required, bring birth certificate; for more information or to register call Don Crane at 812-204-6381; sponsored by Knights of Columbus #14659.

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.