Bulletin Board For Feb. 27
General Interest
Sixth Annual Holy Rosary Faith Day, Feb. 28, Holy Rosary, Evansville; theme is “The Joy of the Gospel”; discussions and presentations by Bishop Charles C. Thompson, Father Alex Zenthoefer, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen, Benediction Sister Jenny Miller, Sharon Vogler, Missy Parkison; panels will explore experiences and faith of immigrant families as well as Catholic social teaching and social justice; $10 fee covers continental breakfast and lunch; for more information or to register call Holy Rosary at 812-477-8923.
Pilgrimage for Consecrated Life, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Feb. 28; tour religious communities in the Evansville Diocese; for more information contact Daughter of Charity Sister Theresa Sullivan at sistertheresa.sullivan@doc.org or by phone at 812-963-7556; register online at http://called2.be/YCLpilgrimage.
Evening with the Ursuline Sisters Program, 5:30-7 p.m., March 3, Mount St. Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “A Great Treasure: Improving Life Balance,” will be led by Ursuline Sister Vivian Bowles; $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.
Psalms: Prayers of the Heart, 9:30-11:30 a.m., March 7, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; program that will be an overview of the book of Psalms and is for anyone who would like to experience the psalms as God’s invitation to dialogue about feeling and emotions; $30 fee due March 4; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Annual Saint Meinrad Day of Service, March 14, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; open St. Meinrad alumni in Evansville who will meet for prayer then organize for a project at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store or one of the city parks; no cost to participate; each volunteer receives a free t-shirt and lunch courtesy of the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association; for more details or to register visit http://alumni.saintmeinrad.edu/dayofservice or call 800-682-0988; deadline for registration is March 8; sponsored by the Saint Meinrad Alumni Association.
“Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission” Retreat, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., March 14, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; 7:30 a.m. Mass followed by music at 8:30 a.m.; focus on bringing purpose into everyday life; March 13 join John Wood at 6 p.m. for an hour of Adoration followed by 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross.
Spanish Classes, advanced classes, Mondays, 5 p.m.; beginner classed, Tues. and Wed., 5 p.m.; Nativity, Evansville; for more information call 812-476-7186.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); March 1, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen; March 8 and 15, no Mass – Spring Break; March 22, Father Tony Ernst; March 29, Father Christopher Droste.
UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, 5:30-7 p.m., Newman Center, 1901 Lincoln Ave., Evansville; March 2, Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen presents “Fully Alive at Mass – Putting the Most in to Get the Most Out”; for more information contact Kristal Riffert at 812-477-6446.
Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; March 4, Father Christopher Droste; March 11, no Mass – Spring Break; March 18, Fr. Droste; March 25, Fr. Mullen; call/text 812-760-8610 or email Kristel at kr53@evansville.edu for more information.
Dance
Saint Wendel Knights of Saint John Dance, 8-11 p.m., March 7, St. Wendel Knight of Saint John Hall, Winery Rd., Saint Wendel; $15/couple includes snacks and set ups; tickets at the door; dance featuring Styl Country; proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House; for more information contact Jim or Elise Koester at 812-985-2689.
Dinners
Family Style All-You-Can-Eat Chicken Dinner, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m., March 1, Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $9.50/adults, $4.50/children; carry out available.
SWAFFY Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m., March 14, St. Wendel School Cafetorium, Wadesville; serving ribs, Texas potatoes, baked beans, slaw, bread, dessert, beverage; kid’s menu includes hotdog, macaroni and cheese, applesauce, dessert, beverage; tickets $9/adults, $5/children 12 and under, call parish office at 812-963-3733 or email Sherie Cooley at scooley@evdio.org, ticket on sale until March 8; proceeds to benefit Sts. Wendel and Francis youth attending World Youth Day in Poland.
Fundraisers
Second Annual Don’t Stop Running or Walking for Lent, 8 a.m., March 7, Scales Lake, Boonville; 5K Run/Walk with various age and gender groups hosted by St. Clement, Boonville; $20 fee before Feb. 22; log on to www.stclementparish.org to print registration form and mail to parish; online registration available at www.raceit.com/search3/event.aspx?id=31521.
27th Annual Classic Corvette Giveaway Car on Display, convertible on display Saturdays and Sundays through March 8 inside Eastland Mall; drawing July 12 at conclusion of St. Bernard Summer Social, Rockport; raffling rally red 1967 Corvette convertible; tickets $30 each, four for $100, up to 12,000 tickets will be sold; for tickets or more information call 812-362-7313 or visit www.StBernardCorvette.org.
Pot of Gold Dinner/Dance Auction, doors open 5 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m., dance/auction 7-11 p.m., March 14, Holy Cross School Kaiser Hall, Haubstadt; tickets $30/single, $60/couple; call parish office at 812-753-3548 for tickets.
St. Patrick Family Games and Card Party, noon, March 15, Sts. Peter and Paul cafeteria, Haubstadt; free door prizes, sandwiches, chips and drinks; Chinese auction, half-pot, snacks available; board games welcome; $5/person, $15/family; for reservations call 812-768-6941 or 812-753-5048; for more information contact Ann Minnis at 812-768-6768; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
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.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Lenten Day of Prayer, 9 a.m. registration, 9:30-2 p.m. retreat, March 4, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day led by Monsignor Bernard Powers includes Mass, lunch, reconciliation; $20/person; to register or for more information contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Sisters of Providence Lenten Book Study Series, 9:30-11 a.m., Saturdays, March 6-21, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; study of the book, “The Return of the Prodigal Son”; series will follow a group study format; $35 fee includes book; deadline to register is March 1 by calling 812-535-2952 or by email at provctr@spsmw.org
Annual Lenten Day of Recollection, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 7, Daughters of Charity Seton Residence, Evansville; theme is “The New Moral Life in the Power of the Pentecost”; spiritual director is Mark Ginter; Mass will be celebrated by Father Crispine Adongo; $10 fee payable at registration includes breakfast and dinner; for reservation call 812-423-7842 by March 2; open to everyone.
Retreat
St. Ignatian Silent Retreat, March 6-8, Munt Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount Ky.; retreat will allow participants to dwell in the unchanging reality that we are loved just as we are; $180 includes meals and accommodations; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Spiritual Growth
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.
Spot Shoot
Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; noon until dark, March 1 and 8, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee; everyone is invited.
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.
Care of the Caregiver Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., second Tuesday of every month, Elizabeth Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; for more information call parish office at 812-490-1000.
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.
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.
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.
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Weekend, March 6-8, Saint Meinrad Archabbey;opportunity for single, Catholic men ages 18-35 to experience the monastic life by working, praying and socializing with the monastic community; for more information or to register call 812-357-6318 or email vocations@saintmeinrad.org.
Youth/Young Adult
Camp Little Red Door, summer camp held July 27 through Aug. 1 open to any child 8-18 years old with cancer or in remission living in Indiana, one sibling/friend is welcome to attend if space allows; camp includes swimming, canoeing, fishing, archery, camp fires, arts and crafts; experienced medical staff onsite 24 hours a day; $25/camper, $50/sibling or friend; registration deadline is June 13 by calling 317-925-5595 or downloading application at www.littlereddoor.org/camp.
