Bulletin Board For March 6
General Interest
The Mater Dei Stage Show, 7 p.m. each night, March 13 and 14, Mater Dei High School Kempf Auditorium, Evansville; show theme is “Once Upon A Time” featuring the Mater Dei band, choir, Dance Cats and color guard; tickets are $5/person.
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, 9a.m.-1:30 p.m., March 14, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; 7:30 a.m. Mass followed by music at 8:30; 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.
German Choir to Perform in Ferdinand, 7:30 p.m., March 28, St. Ferdinand Church, performance of old German traditional songs; 1:30 p.m., March 29, Monastery Immaculate Conception performance of Joseph Haydn’s “Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo in B”; concerts performed by the St. Gangolf Church Choir from Dudenhofen, Germany; free admission; public is invited.
Gallery of Artworks by Father Thad, Dubois County Museum, Jasper; painting on silent auction until final sale on March 15 from 1-3 p.m.; call Irene Kapp for more information at 812-482-6115; all proceeds to support ongoing care and preservation of the historic Mother of God Grotto.
Chrism Mass, 5:30 p.m., March 31, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; solemn blessing by Bishop Charles C. Thompson of oils that are used in administering the Sacraments; diocesan celebration open to everyone.
Celebration of St. Theresa School Through the Years, 4:30 Mass, May 30, St. Theresa, Evansville, gathering of alumni and former parishioners for Mass followed by barbecue dinner; March 31, School Open House and reception after 8 a.m. Mass until noon; everyone invited.
New Saturday Morning Mass, 7:30 a.m. Mass in St. Boniface Grotto located under the church at 418 North Wabash Ave, Evansville.
Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Sunday 8:30 a.m., Nativity Church, 3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville; ASL interpreter and assisted listening devices available; for information call Father Henry Kuykendall at 812-476-7186.
Rosary for World Peace, St. Joseph Commandery 306, Evansville,Knights of St. John, will begin their monthly meeting by praying the rosary for world peace; meetings held the second Monday of each month; prayer begins at 7 p.m.; all members are encouraged to attend.
Eucharistic Adoration, second Wednesday of each month, 7 a.m-6 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; everyone welcome.
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
Family Foundations Course, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Mondays starting March 9, Gift Conference Room, St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; class for couples expecting a baby and currently in the third trimester to help establish positive parenting skills and adjust to the physical, social and emotional challenges of parenthood; registration is free but limited; door prizes given weekly; for more information all Laura or Marge at 812-421-8336 or Terry at 812-485-6016.
BLS for Health Care Provider, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., March 9, Health and Wellness Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association course covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $65 fee; for more information or to register call 812-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Basic Medic First Aid with AED, 8 a.m.-noon, March 10, Community Classroom Memorial Hospital Southside Offices, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; fee $65/person, limited class size; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, 6-7 p.m., March 11, Memorial Hospital’s Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; children over age of 4 may attend; class includes tour of the nursery, demonstrations in infant holding, burping, feeding and changing a diaper; attendees are asked to bring a doll or teddy and a blanket to practice the skills; parents asked to attend with their children, class free for those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $10, pre-registration necessary; information and to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Childbirth Refresher Class, 6:30-9 p.m., March 12, Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and delivery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital or $15; for more information or to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, 6:30-9 p.m., Thursdays, March 12-26, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; attendance in the seventh month of pregnancy is recommended; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital or $65; to enroll call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville (unless otherwise noted); 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 9, Spring Break; March 16, Bishop Charles C. Thompson presents “Church Teaching on Marriage and Homosexuality’; March 23, Father Tony Ernst presents “Four Marks of the Church”; March 30, Fr. Godfrey Mullen presents “The Holiest Week of the Year’; 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 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.
Wednesday Night Faith Exploration, 4:30-6 p.m. study break at Jazzman’s, 6-7 p.m. dinner at Ridgway, 7-8:15 p.m. mid-Lenten reflection at UE Newman Center, Evansville, March 18.
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.
Dinner
SWAFFY Rib Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Mach 14, St. Wendel School Cafetorium, Wadesville; serving ribs, Texas potatoes, baked beans, slaw, bread, dessert, beverage; kid’ 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.
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St. James, Haubstadt Senior Trip, April 20-25, Charleston, SC; tour historic district, Fort Sumter, Magnolia Gardens, Audubon Swamp Garden; cruise harbor aboard a yacht; call Norma at 812-867-3036 for more information and reservations by March 14; everyone is welcome to participate.
Fundraisers
Second Annual Don’t Stop Running or Walking for Lent, 8 a.m., March 7, Scales Lake, Boonville; 5/K 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.
All You Can Eat Breakfast, 7:30-10:30 a.m., March 8, Holy Cross, Fort Branch; serving fresh sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, hash browns, sticky rolls, beverage; hosted by Holy Cross Journeymen.
All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast, 7:30-11:30 a.m., March 8, St. Philip Center, Posey County; $5/adults, $3/children ages 3-10; men’s and boys’ haircuts $15, 9-11:30 a.m.; all proceeds support the purchase of new wrestling uniforms for the St. Philip wrestling program.
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.
Pre-Cooked, Barbecued Slabs of Dewig Rib s and Pork Butts, $20/ribs, $25/pork butts; pick up March 14, 4:30-7:30 p.m. St. Wendel School back dock; to order call parish office at 812-963-3733 or email Sherie Cooley at scooley@evdio.org; sale ends March 8; proceeds to benefit Sts. Wendel and Francis youth attending World Youth Day in Poland.
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.
Sts. Peter and Paul Annual Rummage Sale, 7:30a.m. $5 early bird entry, 8 a.m. doors open, March 14, Sts. Peter and Paul Family Life Center, Haubstadt; merchandise organized and priced to sell; sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul PTO.
Country Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., March 15, Mary, Help of Christian’s Parish Center, Mariah Hill; serving whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, biscuits and gravy, homemade bread, muffins, pastries, choice of beverage; $8/adults, $4/ages 4 to 11, free for ages under 4.
St. Patrick Family-Game and Card Party, noon, March 15, Sts. Peter and Paul cafeteria, Haubstadt; free door prizes, sandwiches, chips and drink; 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.
Big Bingo Spectacular,March 15, The Old National Events Plaza, Evansville; doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., big bingo and auction begins 6 p.m.; ticket includes dinner, beverages, Big Bingo Game cards; attendance prizes, scramble auction, silent auction items, Irish entertainment; tickets, $65/person, $60/age 65 and over, tables of 8/$440; for tickets call 812-474-2943, ext. 303, email echsevents@evdio.org or send appropriate amount to Evansville Catholic High Schools, 520 S. Bennighof Ave., Evansville IN 47714.
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.
Lenten Programs/Activities
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
Lenten Stations of the Cross, 12:10 p.m., every Friday during Lent, St. Boniface, 418 North Wabash, Evansville.
Way of the Cross, 6:30 p.m., Mondays in Lent, followed by speaker, St. Boniface Parish, Sacred Heart Church, Evansville
Way of the Cross, 12:10 p.m., Fridays in Lent, St. Boniface Church, Evansville.
Stations of the Cross, 5:30 p.m., Fridays in Lent, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville.
Retreat
Women’s Retreat, March 20-22, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Holiness in Family Life: Lessons from Saint Monica and Elisabeth Leseur,” will focus on these women united in constant prayer for their loved ones to come to Christ; $180 includes meals and accommodations, $130/commuters; for more information or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or by email at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Spiritual Growth
Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., second Tuesday of each month, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; March 10 gathering to focus on patience and forbearance; candlelight service includes prayer, music, time for silence, spoken and silent prayers; free to attend; for more information call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.
Providence Associate Application Process Begins, applications are being accepted by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for associates through June 30; open to women and men of faith ages 18 ears or older who would like to walk with the Sisters of Providence haring in their mission of love, mercy and justice; orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-woods required; not cost; for more information call Debbie Dillow at 317-994-6821 or email ddillow@spsmw.org.
Spot Shoot
Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; noon until dark, March 8, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee; everyone is invited.
Support Groups
Your Health and Diabetes Education, 7-8 p.m., third Monday of each month, Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; support group provides knowledge to help you feel more secure, manage problems, avoid hospitalization; next meeting is March 16; for more information call 812-996-0521.
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 March 17; 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.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m., March 18, Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8478.
Good Shepherd Social Support Group, noon, third Sunday of each month, Good Shepherd, Evansville; group for divorced or widowed led by Timmie Lingo; for more information call 812-602-1839.
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families with infants in the NICU, meetings are Mondays, 3:30 p.m., NICU parent lounge, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville.
Man to Man Cancer Support Group, meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Evansville Cancer Center, Evansville; sessions are free; refreshments served; for more information call 812-474-1110; sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Week, March 20-22, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40; participants will receive an in-depth look at Benedictine life as well as experience prayer, work and recreation and have retreat time for personal prayer and faith sharing; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org/events, call 800-738-9999 or e-mail vocation@thedome.org.
Come and See Weekend, April 10-12, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.; the Sisters of Providence invite Catholic women ages 18-42 to discover what life would be like as a Sister of Providence; weekend theme is “Rooted in Charism of Providence”; for more information contact Providence Sister Editha Ben at 812-535-2895 or by email at eben@spsmw.org.
Youth/Young Adult
Camp Nota-Gona-Wheeze, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., March 23-27, Delaware Elementary School, Evansville; free asthma camp for children in kindergarten through fifth grade; campers will learn to identify triggers and tools to help avoid triggers, about medications and how they work and why it is important to take as prescribed, share with other children their age; unique activities each day; limited number of openings; for more information call 812-435-8279 before March 13.
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