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General Interest

The Story of Media, Technology, and Our Youth of Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Nov. 18, Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; pediatric psychologist, Dr. Jim Schroeder, will host forum to discuss how potential benefits can be maximized and how risks can be reduced through the use of media and technology; open to parents, educators, health care professionals; no fee, no registration; adults only.

Free Movie at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., Nov. 21, Assembly Hall, Ferdinand; movie, “Last Holiday” is about a salesclerk who is told she has less than a month to live and gives her life a serious makeover; 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.

Mass for Year of Consecrated Life, 2 p.m., Nov. 23, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Mass celebrated by Bishop Charles C. Thompson; join in celebration to launch the Year of Consecrated Life in community, prayer and reflection and to also thank sisters, brothers and priests and pray for vocations; to learn more about the Mass and YCL visit http://evdio.org/the-year-for-consecrated-life.html.

Archabbey Library Gallery to Host Oil Paintings Exhibit by Wyatt Legrand, through Dec. 2, St. Meinrad Archabbey; visit www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/hours/ for more information; exhibit is free and open to the public.

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.

Class

Online Training for Various Classes at Memorial Hospital, Jasper, go to website, www.onlineAHA.org and select “Course Catalog” to find 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.

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.

Dressing Sale

St. Boniface Turkey “Take-Alongs,” dressing $8/half gallon, ready-to-bake or freeze; dry dumplings $4/12 ounce bag; order dressing by Nov. 16 by calling 812-423-1721, Mon.-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; pick up Nov. 22, 1-6 p.m. or Nov. 23, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Boniface school cafeteria, Evansville.

St. Philip, Posey County, $12/gallon, $5/quart; place orders by Nov. 17 by phone to 812-985-2275 or by e-mail to stpdressing@yahoo.com; pick up orders behind church Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m. or Nov. 23, 10:30 a.m.-noon; sponsored by St. Philip’s Eighth grade class.

St. Wendel Ladies Club, pick up Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Wendel School Cafetorium, St. Wendel; $14/gallon; to place an order call Rita at 812-963-5637 or Martha at 812-845-2591.

St. Theresa Ready to Bake “Raw” Dressing, Dumplings and Cranberry Relish Sales, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Nov. 22, St. Theresa cafeteria, Evansville; dressing, $4/qt., $7.50/half gallon, $14.50/gallon; dumplings, $5/pound bag; cranberry relish, $5.25/pint; no pre-sales, first come first served; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.

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St. Anthony, Evansville Senior Citizens Group Events, 1 p.m., Nov. 18, Nov. meeting, collecting non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving baskets for parish families; noon, Dec. 16, Christmas party, potluck dinner with meat provided, bring covered dish, those who want to participant in Christmas gift exchange should bring one $2 wrapped gift suitable for male or female, entertainment, food, prizes; senior citizen’s group meet in old school cafeteria, membership dues are $5 annually; questions call Sandy at 812-402-5041.

Senior Moments, 10 a.m.- after lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., third Thursday of each month beginning Nov. 20, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; for anyone interested in joining others to enrich their later years; program will include prayer, input on various topics, discussion, reflection and time to enjoy conversation; $20/session; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Fundraisers

Fall Frenzy, doors open 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. with dance and auction to follow, Nov. 15, Holy Cross cafeteria, Fort Branch; tickets on sale now by calling 812-753-3548; sponsored by Holy Cross School, Fort Branch.

Sweepstakes 2014, drawing Nov. 16, St. Anthony, Evansville; $10,000 in prize money given away, 30 prizes in all, first prize $2,500; tickets $100 each, only 200 tickets will be sold, 60 tickets remaining; for ticket information contact St. Anthony parish office at 812-423-5209.

Michael Lampert Benefit, 10:30 a.m-1 p.m., Nov. 16, St. Anthony Center, St. Anthony; serving grilled herb chicken, baked beans, slaw, bread for $9/plate; dine-in or carry out; cash raffle, bake sale, money raffle, silent auction; cash donations are welcome; purchase tickets at St. Anthony Parish Office, call 812-326-2777, ext. 1 for other ticket locations and more information; proceeds to benefit car accident victim Michael Lampert.

Vendor and Crafts Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Knights of Columbus Hall, 313 W. Broadway, Princeton; vendors and crafters selling items for Christmas giving.

Bread Pudding Kit Sale, take home and bake bread pudding kit with instructions makes 9x13 inch pan; $12 kit contains bread pudding and sauce, additional sauce packets $1; pre-paid orders taken through Nov. 16; send checks made out to St. Wendel Ladies Club along with order to Emily Dillion, 6299 S. 1075 W., Owensville, IN 47665; for more information call Emily at 812-457-4850; pickup kits at St. Wendel Cafetorium, Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-noon; sponsored by St. Wendel Ladies Club.

Breakfast with Santa, 7:30-11 a.m., Nov. 23, St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; event includes breakfast, shopping from local vendors, photos with Santa from 8-11 a.m.; $6/adults, $4/children 5-12, children age 4 and under free; sponsored by St. James PTA.

Turkey Bingo, doors open 5 p.m., bingo starts 6 p.m., Nov. 23, St. Wendel Knights of St. John Home; hamburgers, snacks, drinks available; for more information contact Jerry Knapp at 812-963-6159; hosted by St. Wendel Knights of St. John.

St. Nick Bazaar, 8 a.m-7 p.m., Dec. 6 and 8 a.m.-noon, Dec. 7, Precious Blood school, Jasper; cookie walk where homemade cookies can be purchased by the pound; also homemade breads, pies, dumplings, noodles, cakes, jellies, horseradish, party mix; craft items, toys, books, Christmas wreaths, decorations; silent auction includes Christmas dinnerware, nativity set, Santa Collection, baskets of assorted items.

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

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.

Retreat

Walking with the Poor, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Nov. 22, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; retreat, facilitated by Father Anthony Shonis, revolves around the lives and teachings of Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Francis; $25 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Spiritual Growth

Blessed Sacrament and St. Joseph Parish Mission, 6 p.m., Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m., Nov. 17 and 18, St. Joseph, Princeton; mission entitled “Face –to-Face, Encounters with the Divine” will be presented by Father David Nunning; childcare available by calling parish office at 812-385-2617.

St. Mary, Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Parish Mission, 7 p.m. each evening, Nov. 16-19, St. Mary, Sullivan; Franciscan Father Elias Mary Mills will conduct a four day parish mission (renewal); everyone welcome; for more information call St. Mary Parish office at 812-268-4088.

Eucharist: Called, Nourished, and Sent, 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m., Dec. 6, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; program will explore why the Sunday Eucharist is called the source and summit of faith; $75 includes lunch; registration due Dec. 3 by calling 800-880-2777 or 812-367-1411, ext. 2915.

Praying with the Psalms, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Dec. 13, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; rediscover the ancient prayer book that has the power to transform the person praying; $30/person; registration due by Dec. 10; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.

Spot Shoot

St. Agnes Spot Shoots, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 16 and 23, historic Dogtown, 6201 Old Henderson Rd., Evansville; meat or cash prizes; raffle for Benelli SuperNova 12 GA Shotgun; hot food, soup and drink available; sponsored by St. Agnes Men’s Club.

Support Groups

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.

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.

Trip

Badgett Playhouse and Patti’s Restaurant Trip, Dec. 9, lunch at Patti’s followed by production of Variety at Badgett Playhouse; $60/person includes transportation, lunch and show; contact St. Mary, Evansville at 812-425-1577 for more information or to make required reservations.

Vocation Exploration

Monastic Observance Retreat; Dec. 27-Jan. 1, Saint Meinrad Archabbey;opportunity for single, Catholic men ages 20-40 to experience the monastic life by working, praying and socializing with the monastic community; for more information contact or to register, visit www.saintmeinrad.org/mo call 812-357-6381 or email vocations@saintmeinrad.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.