Bulletin Board For Nov. 28
General Interest
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.
Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5:30-7 p.m., first Tuesday of each month, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; Dec. 2 program titled “Receiving the Gift of Gifts” presented by Ursuline Sister Mary Matthias Ward; participants are invited to spend some time in journeying into a deeper relationship with God and entering into the ”life of love;" $15 includes program and dinner; pre-registration required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or visit Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org; visit www.ursulinesmsj.org for a complete list of dates and topics.
Christmas Recital, 2 p.m., Dec. 7, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; musical students of the Sisters of St. Benedict will perform their Christmas recital; everyone welcome.
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 and 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.
“The Messiah,” 7 p.m., Dec. 20, St. Joseph, Jasper; performance by Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus; tickets $23; visit http://www.evansvillephilharmonic.org/ for more information or to order tickets.
Service of the Longest Night, 6 p.m. CST, Dec. 20, St. Meinrad Archabbey Guest House Chapel, St. Meinrad; service of prayers, scripture and music for those who mourn and struggles with loss during the holidays; everyone welcome; RSVP requested but not required to jkeller@abbeycaskets.com or 800-987-7380; service hosted by Abbey Caskets.
Patriotic Rosary, 9:30 a.m., every Wednesday, on the square in Loogootee; booklets provided; bring a lawn chair if desired.
Advent
Advent Day of Prayer, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 3, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day to reflect on the meaning of Advent and Christmas through prayer; reconciliation will be offered; $20 fee includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Advent Lessons and Carols Service, 7 p.m., Dec. 7, St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, St. Meinrad; the service presented by the seminarians from Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology is titled, “From Eden to Heaven: The Story of Salvation,” tell the story of Christ through alternating Scripture readings and singing hymns and carols; free and open to the public; for more information call 812-357-6501.
Advent Weekend Retreat, Dec. 12-14, Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg, Ind.; retreat to reflect on the spiritual meaning of the Advent and Christmas Season including how to carry hope, joy and Jesus within us to share these gifts with others; retreat led by Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell; sponsored by Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis; for information or reservations call l812-933-6437 or visit oldenburgfranciscans.org.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); Dec. 7, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Dec. 14, Father Brian Emmick.
Immaculate Conception Mass, 9:30-10:30 p.m., Dec. 8, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; celebrant is 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; Dec. 3, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Dec. 10, Father Dusty Burns; call 812-477-6446 for more information.
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Welcome to Medicare Seminar, 4 p.m., Dec. 1, 951 Hebron Ave, Suite C, Evansville; program will help you better understand the many different parts of Medicare and what your options are when you enroll; presented by Gina Downs; sponsored by St. Mary’s Senior Connection; no charge but registration required by calling 812-473-7271 or 800-258-7610.
Fundraisers
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.
December Daily Drawing, sponsored by St. Boniface, Evansville; drawing twice each day, Dec. 1-30 with single drawing on Dec. 31; tickets $100 each, only 400 tickets sold, every ticket is in every drawing; purchase tickets at St. Boniface Parish Office, 1626 Glendale Ave., Evansville, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; for more information call parish office at 812-423-1721.
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.
First Annual Christmas Bazaar, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Dec. 13, University Nursing and Rehabilitation (Formerly Little Sisters of the Poor), 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; vendors, crafts, baked goods, Christmas items; no admission fee; food available to purchase.
Health
Monthly Mobile Digital Mammography, St. Mary’s West Side Connection, 2345 W. Franklin St., Evansville will offer free screenings for those who qualify; for more information or to schedule a screening call 812-402-6001.
Bipolar Disorder, first and third Wednesday each month, 7-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Kempf Bipolar Wellness Center, Evansville; open to individuals and family members experiencing bipolar disorder; for more information or questions call Mental Health America at 812-426-2640.
Spiritual Growth
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.
Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Church of the Immaculate Conception, St. Mary-of-the Woods; candlelight service includes prayer, music, silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information call 812-535-2926 or email pdamiano@spsmw.org.
First Saturday Devotions, held the first Saturday of each month, 8-9 a.m., St. Boniface Grotto, Evansville; the Legion of Mary will lead the rosary with meditation; all are welcome to attend.
Perpetual Novena to St. Monica, every Wednesday following 6:30 p.m. Mass, Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, novena prayer to St Monica, benediction.
Support Groups
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families of “graduates” of the NICU, meetings are the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.
Divorce Recovery Support Group, meets every Tuesday, 6:45 p.m., North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss (812) 425-1625.
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, first and third Wednesday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Hospital Resource Center, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman 812-476-7200.
Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); 812-426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
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.
