Bulletin Board For May 26, 2017

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Memorial Day Services

Boots Mass, 10 a.m., May 28, St. John the Evangelist Church, Daylight; please join us on Memorial Day weekend to remember the fallen and pray for peace.

Memorial Day Service, 10 a.m., May 29, Mausoleum chapel, St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Evansville; please join us to honor deceased veterans and remember the gift of service they have given to our country.

General Interest

Diocesan Choir looking for volunteers, 10 a.m., June 3, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; join the Diocesan Choir as Deacon John Pfister and Deacon Jerry Pratt are ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood; choir is open to singers and instrumentalists from all the parishes (8th grade and older); ability to read music is helpful but not a requirement; practices will be held in the Cathedral School:  2-4:30 p.m., May 21, 2-4:30 p.m., May 28 and 6-7:30 p.m, May 30; contact Jeremy Korba at (812) 589-3886 or e-mail  jkorba@evdio.org with questions.

‘One Plus One’ Art Exhibit, through May 30, St. Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery, St. Meinrad; exhibit showcases the art of two friends, Benedictine Brother Martin Erspamer and Kazhia Kolb; open and free to the public; for library hours call 812-357-6401 or visit the Archabbey Library’s website: www.saintmeinrad.edu/libraryhours.

Picnic with the Bishop, 4 p.m., May 31, St. John Parish, Daylight; anyone in high school or older welcome to attend; Mass, presentations by priests, religious brothers and sisters and lay church ministers, followed by supper and fun; contact your parish office if interested or email vocations@evdio.org, or call Marilyn at 812-424-5536 for reservations.

5K Color Run, 8 a.m., June 3, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; Sisters of St. Benedict will host a 5K Color Run as part of the 150th anniversary Summer Social; run or walk, strictly for fun and not a timed event; for more information or to register, go to www.thedome.org/event/color-run.

St. Wendel Men’s Club Grillin’ and Chillin’ Outdoor Party, June 3, St. Wendel Church Grounds, St. Wendel; 5K run starts at 8 a.m., kids dash starts at 7:40 a.m., registration begins 6 a.m.; parade starts at noon, registration at 10 a.m.;  Cruise-In registration 3-7 p.m.; bratwurst, hamburgers, German bologna, smoked chicken, soft ice cream; for more information call parish office.    

Shrinestock at the Shrine, Noon-6 p.m., June 3, Outdoor Amphitheatre, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; fellowship, music, vendors, food, drinks, family fun activities; Mass at 5 p.m. followed by blessing of motorcycles; all makes, models and faiths welcome; for more information contact 618-394-6420 or visit www.snows.org/bikes.

Marian Educational Outreach “Tech it Easy” summer technology day camp, June 12 – 13, Memorial High School Media Center, Evansville; available to any student experiencing any learning difficulties in grades 3-8 enrolled in Diocesan schools; technology devices and software will be provided; for questions and enrollment inquiries, please contact Beverly Williamson at 812-402-6700 ext. 2 or bwilliamson@evdio.org.

2017 Tour de Fleur Garden Walk, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties; admission tickets $15 in advance, $20 day of walk; for more information including location and ticket sales locations please call Karen Flittner at 812-853-0251 or kflitt@aol.com, or Sandy Mehling at 812-853-6672 or slmehling@wowway.com.

St. Vincent dePaul Quarterly Breakfast, 8 a.m., June 25, Resurrection Catholic Church, Evansville; Bishop Charles C. Thompson and Father Kreilein will celebrate Mass at 8 a.m. and breakfast will follow in the cafeteria; Bishop Thompson will be the guest speaker and will speak on “Pope Francis’ Call for Outreach and the Place of St. Vincent dePaul in that Call”; all are welcome; please call in reservations to 812-423-7842 by June 19.

Classes/Workshops

National Association of Lay Ministry, June 1-3, downtown Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis; theme is “Joy on the Journey: Serve. Collaborate. Dream”; conference offers Mass, workshops, exhibitors and time for prayer; for more information or to register visit nalm.org/events/conferences/2017-conference/.

Arts at the Mount yarn spinning weekend, June 2-4, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; workshops and relaxing time to work on yarn spinning, weaving, rug hooking, knitting and crocheting - all skill levels are welcome; for information on room rates or costs and to register, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Cultural Workshop, June 6-8, Mount Saint Joseph and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; workshop hosted by the Diocese of Owensboro addressing the challenges of evangelization in a multicultural church; cost is $30; lodging is available at Mount St. Joseph Conference & Retreat Center for $30/night; to register visit owensborodiocese.org/bicmworkshop.

Safe Sitter Classes, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., students choose one date: June 7, 8, 13 ,14 or 26, St. Vincent Outreach Services, Evansville; hands-on class that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $60 fee covers one-day program, student manual, messenger bag and supplies; students need to bring a sack lunch; class size limited and registration is required by calling 812-485-5607.

Conferences

Gather in Faith Women’s Conference, 8 a.m. -3:30 p.m., Sept. 16, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; Conference theme is “With Great Love”; keynote speaker Hallie Lord, author and radio host; breakout sessions; cost $25 includes lunch, childcare available $5 per child, $15 family max; register online at www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Bethany Logan at bpmmjd@yahoo.com.

Catholic Charities Wisdom Days, Dubois County (Huntingburg Event Center, Sept 18), Vincennes (Green Activities Center, Vincennes University, Sept 25) and Evansville (St. Vincent Evansville/St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Oct 2); free and includes lunch, speakers, attendance prices and a visit from Bishop Charles Thompson; free-will offerings are appreciated; more details at www.ccevansville.org/family-life.html.  

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St. James Parish Sr. Citizen trip, seniors leave June 19 and return on June 20, St. James Parish, Haubstadt; join the St. James seniors as they travel via bus to visit the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky. and  the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Ky.; reservations are required and are due by June 12; if you have questions or need pricing and housing information, please contact Norma at 812-867-3036, or at 812-306-4098.

Fundraisers

Reitz Memorial Athletic Department Golf Scramble, lunch at 11:15 a.m., start at 12 p.m., June 2, Cambridge Golf Club, Evansville; $100 per player/$400 per foursome includes green fees, cart, MHS polo and lunch; all proceeds benefit the 19 Varsity Sports at MHS; for more information or to register contact Charles Roberts at charlesroberts@evdio.org.

Rebekah Shinabarger Scholarship Fund Sand Volleyball Tournament, 8 a.m., June 10, Wesselman Park sand volleyball courts, Evansville; registrants can form teams of 10 or join individually and be matched with open teams; teams guaranteed two games of play; prizes awarded for best team uniform; $15 per person registration includes a tournament t-shirt; registration is open at StVincentSWIN.org/SandVolleyball.

Rummage Sale, 4-8 p.m., June 9, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., June 10, Resurrection Parish, school cafeteria, Evansville; early shopper charge June 9 of $2 per adult; bag sale begins 11 a.m. on June 10; kuchens available for $6; any questions please contact Jennifer Baumgart at 812-464-1027.

Health

Living with Alzheimer’s Series: For Caregivers Only, 5-7:30 p.m., Alzheimer’s Association, 701 N. Weinbach Ave, Suite 510, May 30: middle stage, June 13: late stage; registration is required for all programs; please call 1-800-272-3900 to register or visit communityresourcefinder.org.

Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., June 7, St. Vincent Manor Auditorium, Evansville; free community event to help teach importance of proper nutrition, improving balance and coordination and home safety; registration is required and lunch will be served; please contact Mary Raley at 812-485-6827 to register or visit StVincentSWIN.org/Classes.

Retreats

Private/Personal Retreat with the Sisters of St. Benedict, 7 p.m., June 11 through 10 a.m., June 18, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; for those who like the retreat atmosphere of quiet, meals and prayer without a director; cost $575, includes meals and private room; registration due by June 8; for more information or to register, call 800-880-2777, or visit thedome.org/events.

July Summer Retreat for Women Religious, July 16-21; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Mysticism of Desire: The Way of Spiritual Intimacy;” led by Missionary Oblate Father Daniel Renaud; retreat fee is $450 which includes accommodations, meals and program materials; commuters can attend for $275; for more information, contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or email kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Spiritual Growth

Monte Cassino Pilgrimage, 2 p.m., Sundays in May, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; for more information, call Mary Jeanne Schumacher during business hours at 812-357-6501 or call 812-357-6611 on the day of the event.

Evening of Adoration, 7 p.m., June 2, Annunciation of the Lord Parish, Christ the King Church, Evansville; evening of adoration in celebration of the ordination to the Priesthood for Deacons John Pfister and Jerry Pratt; time to pray for Deacons John and jerry as they prepare for ordination the following day; call for all people, especially the young, to recognize the presence of God among us and be aware of His invitation to a life of fulfillment in following His will; questions, please contact matt Miller at mmiller@evdio or 800-637-1731.

Evening with an Ursuline dinner and presentation - Mandalas, 5-6:30 p.m., June 6, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; “Mandalas” will be presented by Ursuline Sister Ann McGrew; coloring mandalas is a form of active prayer; cost is $20 and includes dinner; pre registration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Looking at the Gospels of Thomas, Mary Magdalene and Judas, 10 a.m.-noon, June 17 and July 8, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Edwin J. Guild Center, Belleville, Ill.; Bible study led by Mark Etling, Ph.D.; $10 per session; pre-registration is required; for more information or to register, visit www.snows.org/programs or contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 ext. 6270 or 314-241-3400 ext. 6270.

“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 8, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, Dec. 14; Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; $20 fee per class includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.

Taizé Prayer Gathering, 7-8 p.m., June 13, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the Woods; 2017 gatherings will focus on “Praying for Peace in the world and in our hearts”; 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.     

Support Groups

Families Anonymous Annual Convention, June 2-4, DoubleTree Hilton, downtown Evansville; workshops for family members or friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems; more information and registration forms can be found at faconvention.com or contact 17faconvention@gmail.com.

Vocations

Spiritual Direction Training Program, begins Oct. 16, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; applications now being accepted for two-year program of four weekly training sessions each year to prepare participants for ministry of spiritual direction in the spirit of the Ursuline founder, St. Angela Merici; registration deadline is Aug. 31; scholarships available; for more information, contact Sister Mary Matthias Ward at 270-229-0200 or mary.ward@maplemount.org.

Youth and Young Adults

TEC 98 (Teens Encounter Christ), July 21-24, 2017; TEC is a three-day experience for young people searching for goals, acceptance, meaning and community; you can find an application and more information at http://www.switec.org.