Bulletin Board For Nov. 21

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General Interest

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.

Mount Vernon Community Thanksgiving Celebration, 4 p.m., Nov. 23, Trinity United Church of Christ, Mount Vernon; event features the Wolfgang Cello Ensemble and a community choir; celebration hosted by St. Matthew, Mount Vernon, St. John’s Episcopal Church and Trinity UCC.

Auditions for Fifth Annual MEO Tri-State IDOL Competition, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 2, Memorial High School auditorium, Evansville; 5:30 p.m., Dec. 4, Mater Dei High School auditorium, Evansville; Jan. 24, semi-final auditions, Washington Square Mall, Evansville; applications available online at meoidol.com or by emailing bwilliamson@evdio.org; for more information call 812-402-6700, ext. 3112.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations, 6 p.m., Dec. 12, Nativity, Evansville; Mass celebrated by Bishop Charles C. Thompson; 6 p.m., Dec. 12, St. Joseph, Dale, bilingual Mass; 7 p.m., Dec. 13, St. Mary, Huntingburg, Mass celebrated by Bishop Thompson will be followed by a reception and dance performance; 10 a.m., Dec. 14, Our Lady of Hope Washington; Mass that incorporates Hispanic traditions, followed by food and fellowship; 7:30 a.m. Mañanitas, noon bilingual Mass, St. Joseph, Dale.

Das Nikolausfest, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Dec. 13, Santa Claus Community Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 14, lower level of St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; food and drink available including beer and wine tastings; entertainment by Heritage Hills High School Christmas Choir, “Tuba Christmas” Band, Huntingburg Christmas Stroll Carollers; visit by St. Nicholas before parade, goody bags for kids, kids crafts and cookie decorating, quilt raffle, desserts made by local Hispanic Community; sponsored by St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus; visit www.catholicnorthspencer.org.

Los Posados, Dec. 16-24, St. Mary, Huntingburg; parishioners will gather in a different family’s home each evening for prayer and fellowship, for more information call 812-683-2372.

Goodbye Mass, noon, Dec. 21, Nativity, Evansville; Mass in Spanish for Father Henry Kuykendall.

Los Posados, 6 p.m., Dec. 21, Nativity, Evansville.

Father Henry Retirement Party, 5:30 p.m., Dec. 22, Nativity, Evansville; party hosted by Nativity Parish to honor Fr. Henry Kuykendall as he retires after 28 years of active ministry in the Diocese of Evansville.

Retrouvaille Weekend, Jan. 30-Feb. 2; weekend designed to help troubled marriages regain their health and spouses to uncover or re-awaken the love, trust and commitment that originally brought them together; for confidential information about Retrouvaille or to register call 270-683-1545, ext. 356, email satkv59@gmail.com, or visit www.retrouvaille.org.

2015 Engaged Encounter Weekends, Feb. 14-15, April 11-12 and Sept. 19-20, 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; for more information or to register visit www.charitiesevv.org/engaged-encouinter.html or call 812-423-5456.

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; program fee is $25, $20 for materials; for more information call 812-996-8428 or 800-852-7279, ext. 8428.

Traditional Latin High Mass with Gregorian Chant, every Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; celebrant and homilist Father Donald Dilger; Latin-English missalettes provided.

Classes

“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 and 9, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free but pre-registration is required by calling 812-996-0626.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 3, Board Conference Room, B/C Memorial Hospital, Jasper; focus on various aspects of breastfeeding; recommended that both mother and support person attend; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital, otherwise $15; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.

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.

Dressing Sale

St. Theresa Ready to Bake “Raw” Dressing, Dumplings and Cranberry Relish Sales, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Nov. 22 and 8-9:30 a.m., Dec. 20, 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, 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.

Fit Over Fifty, 7 p.m., Mondays, 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Fridays during the school year, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Fundraisers

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.

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.

Evansville Helping Haiti Fine Art, Craft and Vendor Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 29, Old National Events Plaza, Evansville; admission $3/person, children 12 and under free; sponsored by Corpus Christi, Evansville, and St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County Churches; proceeds to benefit meal program for children of St. James Parish in Plaine du Nord, Haiti.

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. Joseph Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Dec. 7, Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; costume jewelry, crafts, noodles, turnip kraut and slaw, horseradish, bread, candies, stocking stuffers, jams and jellies; white elephant items; bring your camera to take photos with St. Nick in parish center after 4 p.m. Mass on Saturday and 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.

Health

Men with Cancer Discussion Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 1, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center’s Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; for information call 812-996-0626.

Spiritual Growth

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.

Healing Mass, 3:30 p.m. worship, 4 p.m. Mass, Dec. 7, Holy Family, Jasper; Benedictine Father Noel Mueller is celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502, Kim Kendall at 812-630-8933; for more information visit www.psci.net/blitzen/.

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. Boniface Spot Shoot, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 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. Boniface Men’s Club; formerly St. Agnes spot shoot.

Support Groups

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., Dec. 3, Board Conference Room A, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; 812-996-6008; sponsored by Caring Hands Senior Services.

S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.

Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812- 423-4333.

Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

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

Advent Online Discernment Retreat, Dec. 7-11; Skype, email or by talk by phone to reflect and ask questions about discerning religious life; walk through tools and materials with a retreat director and pray with us; for single Catholic women ages 18-40; sponsored by the Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Charity; for more information contact Sister Virginia Ann Brooks, D.C., at sistervirginiaann.brooks@doc.org or 812-963-7559; register online at http://daughters-of-charity.com on the retreats page.

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 or call 812-357-6381 or email vocations@saintmeinrad.org.

Young Adult

Teens Encounter Christ Christmas Dance, 5-11 p.m., Jan. 3, St. John the Baptist gym, Newburgh; Mass followed by supper and dancing; supper, is provided; invite friends and families, children are welcome, all are welcome; for more information contact Julie Lagree at julielagree@gmail.com or 812-630-0174.