Bulletin Board
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General Interest
Christmas Eve Latin High Mass, Dec. 24, 8 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist is Father Donald Dilger.
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.
Bilingual/Spanish Masses at Nativity, bilingual Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.
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, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass every Tuesday at 6 p.m., join in prayer for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.
Prayers for Claire, every Friday, 8:10 a.m. 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.
Classes
Square Dance Lessons, 10 weeks of lessons begin Jan. 7, 7-9 p.m., St. John, Daylight; classes are necessary to participate in the monthly dances; first class is free, $10/class after first class; for more information call Roger Koester at 812-455-5297.
True Devotion to Mary, Tuesdays, Jan. 15-March 19, 6:45 p.m., Gathering Room, Holy Spirit, Evansville; devotion by St. Louis Marie de Montfort using DVD production of the Apostolate for Family Consecration; for more information or to register call Leonard O’Nan at 270-826-5552; registration deadline is Dec. 15.
Zumba Fitness Program, Tues-days and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Off-ice, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call (812) 481-2399.
Cursillo
Men’s Spring Cursillos Weekend, Feb. 21-24; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.
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 Dance
New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, Dec. 31, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., dancing 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; serving pork steak, baked potatoes, green beans, salad, cookies, beverage; appetizers and snacks, cash bar; DJ’s are Dave and Connie King; $20/person, tickets available at the door or call 812-8974653.
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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Fundraisers
All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, Dec. 16, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving whole hog sausage, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, homemade sweet rolls, beverage; Santa will be in attendance; hosted by Holy Cross Finance Commission.
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
Yoga for Everybody, Wednesdays, 6 p.m., Nativity, Evansville; beginners welcome; $5 per class; bring mat, wear comfortable clothing.
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 Heal-thy, Monday, Wednesday or Fri-day, 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.
Support Groups
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.
Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Dec. 18; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.
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, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call (812) 476-7186 or Linda Austin (812) 402-0880
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Weekend, Jan. 4-6, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40; meet Benedictine sisters, share in community life and prayer, meet other women considering religious life; no pressure, no commitment; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/vocations, call Benedictine Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-734-9999; or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.
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.
Advent/Christmas Reconciliation Opportunities
Parishes in the Diocese of Evansville were invited to submit dates and times for Advent/Christmas reconciliation opportunities. Below is the information received in the Message office.
Communal
Jasper Deanery
Dec. 19, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper
Newburgh Deanery
Dec. 16, 3 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh
Princeton Deanery
Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m., Holy Cross, Fort Branch
Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph, Princeton
Dec. 20, 6:30 p.m., St. Bernard, Snake run
Individual
All Saints, Cannelburg — Dec. 18, 5-5:50 p.m.
Christ the King, Evansville — Sat., 4-4:45 p.m.; Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri, 7:15-7:35 a.m. before Mass or by appointment by calling 812-476-3061
Good Shepherd, Evansville — every Wed., 4-5:45 p.m., parish office
Holy Redeemer, Evansville — Dec. 19, 5-6:15 p.m.; Dec. 22, 3-4:45 p.m.
Resurrection, Evansville — Dec. 15, 4-4:30 p.m.; Dec. 18 and 19, 6-7 p.m.
St. Peter, Montgomery — Dec. 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, 4-5 p.m.
