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General Interest

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, "TubaChristmas" 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.

Christmas Fun at the Woods, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 13, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; Christmas doll house and village display, cookie decorating, alpacas dressed for the holidays, play in the “North Pole Zone,” make bird feeders of pine cones, make alpaca fleece ornaments; alpaca photo booth, Nativity scenes with costumes to dress up; snacks, Santa’s “Express Bus Rides,” sleigh rides; admission $5/person; for more information call 812-535-2952 or email provctr@spsmw.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.

Goodbye Mass, noon, Dec. 21, Nativity, Evansville; Mass in Spanish for Father Henry Kuykendall who will retire from active ministry at the end of this year; everyone welcome.

Sisters of St. Benedict Christmas Celebrations, 9:30 p.m., carol service, 10 p.m., Mass, Dec. 24, followed by refreshments in the monastery dining room; 10:30 a.m., Dec. 25, Christmas Morning Mass in monastery church.

Communicating and Relating with Persons with Dementia, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Dec. 16, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, Browning Event Room B, Evansville; program discusses behavioral changes experienced by person with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and how caregivers can deal with changes, explore way to connect with and care for loved ones; $5 donation suggested; registration required by calling 1-800-272-3900; sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association.

Free Movie Friday at Monastery Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m., Dec. 19, St. Gertrude Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; movie, “Last Holiday ”; 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.

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.

Monastery Immaculate Conception, Christmas lights display adorning Grotto Hill on the monastery grounds nightly through Jan. 6; guided tours of Monastery Immaculate Conception, call 812-367-1411 for dates and times; “For Heaven’s Sake” gift shop open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. except Dec. 24, 25, Jan 1, shop online at www.forheavensake.org.

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.

Dinner Dance

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, Dec. 31, St. Clement Social Hall, Boonville; serving pork steak or chicken, baked potato, green beans, slaw, cookies, beverage; cash bar; music by “The King” (Dave and Connie King); tickets $20/person through Dec.; call parish office for tickets or more information.

Fundraisers

St. Theresa Dry Dumplings, Fresh Cranberry Relish and CandySweets Sale, 8-9:30 a.m., Dec. 20, St. Theresa cafeteria, Evansville; dumplings, $5/pound; cranberry relish, $5.25/pint, candy and sweets by the pound; no pre-sales, first come first served; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish; due to the overwhelming response to our Nov. dressing sale, raw dressing will not be available.

December Daily Drawing, sponsored by St. Boniface, Evansville; drawing twice each day through Dec. 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.

Christ the King Winterfest, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 10, Christ the King School gym, Evansville; evening will include food, tasting of local craft beer and wine, music; $25/person in advance, $35/person at the door; must be 21 and older to attend; for more information, to be a sponsor or to purchase tickets contact Jon Golding at 812-479-0287.

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

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.

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.

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, 6:30-8 p.m., third Tuesday of each month, Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Nov. 18; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call 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)-68-5099.

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/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.

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.