Bulletin Board For August 4, 2017
General Interest
Rex Mundi Class of 1967 50th Class Reunion, begins 5:30 p.m. with Social Hour, dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Aug 5, Oak Meadow Country Club, Evansville; for more information or to make reservations please contact lindafeul@aol.com.
Catechist Formation Day "Encountering Christ in Scripture," 8a.m.- 2p.m., Aug 26, Catholic Center, Evansville; cost is $17 by August 11, $25 after; for more information and to register visit www.evdio.org/formation-day.
Diocesan Choir, Singers and instrumentalists from the Diocese are invited and encouraged to join the Diocesan Choir for the Diaconate Ordination that will take place on Saturday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville; choir is open to anyone in the eighth grade and older; ability to read music is helpful, but not required; practices held in the St. Benedict Cathedral School basement July 30, 2pm to 4:30 pm; Aug 1, 6pm to 7:30 pm; please invite and encourage others to join; contact Jeremy Korba at (812) 589-3886 or jkorba@evdio.org with questions.
Evening of Adoration, 7 p.m., Aug 4, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; all are invited to an evening of adoration in celebration of the ordination to the Diaconate of the men in the Permanent Deacon Program; questions, please contact matt miller at mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731.
Precious Blood Annual Quilt show, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aug 5-6, after all weekend masses; 4-6 p.m., Aug 7, school cafetorium, Precious Blood Parish, Jasper; please come and enjoy the many handmade quilts made by our parishioners.
Quilt Show, 4-6 p.m., Aug 7, St. Isidore Parish, St. Peter Celestine Church, Celestine; door prizes; sponsored by St. Isidore Ladies’ Sodality.
Mater Dei Class of 1955 Class Reunion, 11 a.m. social time, 11:30 a.m. lunch, Sept 9, Silver Bell Restaurant, Wadesville; food will be ordered from the menu with individual checks; classmates are encouraged to bring school days pictures for reminiscing; for information and reservations contact Willie (Rexing) Kain at 812-476-7930 or email Rose (Brenner) Breivogel at rosemb12@att.net or call (812)985-2987.
Reitz Memorial Class of 1977 class reunion, weekend of Sept. 8-9, Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville; golf, dinner, football game and events in conjunction with the annual MHS "Steak Night," tickets for this event can be purchased by calling 812-476-4632; for more information, please email Susan Hermann Jarboe at susan@josstaffing.com, Alecia Frey Lachowecki at alicia.lachowecki@gmail.com or Jim Jarboe at jim@josstaffing.com.
Classes/Workshops
Couples Social Dancing, beginning July 31, St. Vincent Wellness Center; dance instruction in various styles and levels of expertise; 5-Week Class, $65 per couple; pre-registration required by July 27; please call 812-485-5725 for more information or to register.
Icon workshop with Peter Pearson, evening of July 30- midday Aug 4; Poor Handmaids Mother House, Donaldson; all participants will complete painted icon; cost including room and board and all materials $675; for more information, contact Christopher Telen at 574-935-1707 or email cthelen@poorhandmaids.org.
Yard Spinners, Aug 11-13, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; yarn spinning, weaving, rug hooking, knitting and crocheting; all skill levels welcome; for information on room rates or to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Sign Language Classes, 10 a.m., Sundays, Sept. 10-Nov. 12, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; $20 adults, $10 children; juice, coffee and donuts provided; for more information contact Marg Luebbenhusen at 812-604-0246 or Nancy Oskins at 812-477-8923.
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 and attendance prizes; free-will offerings are appreciated; registration opens 8 a.m. July 26 at 8 a.m. at www.ccevansville.org/wisdom-days.html or by calling 812-423-5456; registration required and deadline is two weeks prior to event.
Dinners / Festivals
Historic St. Boniface Annual Summer Picnic, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aug 6, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda; roast beef or fried chicken dinners with all the trimmings and dessert from 10 a.m – 2 p.m., take outs available; Fulda’s famous soup available by bowl or bulk, food court, ice cream, live music church tours, shuttle service and handicap parking, raffles; for more information call 812-357-2862.
Annual Mariah Hill Picnic, Aug 13, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish, Mariah Hill; fried chicken dinners served from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in air-conditioned dining hall, hamburgers, Mexican food, ice cream, lemon shakeups, famous Mariah Hill Soup, beautiful handmade quilts, inflatables and children’s games; grand raffle starts at 4:30 p.m.; free shuttle service available.
MapleFest at the Mount, Sept 8, 5-7 p.m., Sept 9, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sept 10, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; located on the former picnic grounds, Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; crafts, food booths, cash raffle; raffle tickets are $5 each; event proceeds benefit retired Ursuline Sisters; for more information call 270-229-2009 or email betsy.mullins@maplemount.org.
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50 Catholic Singles Club, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Aug 3, first Thursday of each month, Holy Family Room, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; join us for fellowship and meet new people.
St. James Seniors trip, Sept 21, Westport Plaza Theater, St. Louis, Mo.; travel to see comedy production “Church Basement Ladies,” cost is $79 per person, includes transportation, tickets and meal; call Normal at 812-306-4098 by Aug 20 for reservations.
Fundraisers
Holy Rosary Premium Smoked Baby Back Ribs, 10 a.m. - noon, July 29, corner of Green River Rd & Washington Ave., Evansville; $20/slab; for pre-orders, e-mail micash1gr@aol.com with order amount and phone number or call parish office at 812-477-8923; sponsored by the Holy Rosary Men’s Club.
Sisters of Providence used book sale, July 29 - Aug 7, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; sponsored by Linden Leaf Gifts; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon through Fri, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sat and Sun; items not pre-priced, but freewill donations accepted; for more information call 812-535-2947 or visit ProvCenter.org.
Men’s Club Reverse Draw, Aug 12, Joseph Ziliak Arena, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh; Tickets are $100 and include dinner from Schnitzelbank and drinks for two; only 275 tickets will be sold, and last ticket drawn will win Grand Prize of $7,500; includes eligibility for additional cash and prizes all night long; tickets can be purchased at parish office (812-490-1000) or Men’s Club (812-853-9078) until sold out.
On the Hill 5K, 8:30 a.m., Sept 16, Saint Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad; registration open at 8 a.m.; $20 per person before Sept 1, $25 after, $10 for ages 15 and under; registration includes a t-shirt; register at www.saintmeinrad.org/on-the-hill-5K/.
Health
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center Fitness Classes, Jasper, for more information or to register for the classes, visit Memorial Hospital’s website at www.mhhcc.org and click on “Classes and Events,” or call the Health and Wellness staff at 812-996-2399.
Parkinson’s Group to Host Palliative Care Team, 5:30 p.m., Aug 1, conference center, Deaconess Gateway, Newburgh; meeting will offer information on services, how it differs from hospice care, and how it can benefit individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and caregivers, time will be allowed for a Q/A session; for more information visit pasats.org or call 812-450-6000.
Marriage
You can help your marriage – Retrouvaille is a worldwide program offering tools for couples to rediscover a loving marriage relationship; Aug 11-13, Indianapolis; visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com or www.retrouvaille.org.
Marriage Help - Retrouvaille, program begins Aug 18-20, Diocese of Owensboro; Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped thousands of couples who are disillusioned or experiencing misery in their marriage; for information or to register call the Diocese of Owensboro Family Life office at 270-852-8346 or visit www.retrouvaille.org.
Spiritual Growth
An Evening of Story and Song with ValLimar Jansen, 6:30 p.m., Aug 1, St. John the Baptist Parish, Evansville; join us for an inspirational evening as ValLimar combines music, storytelling and witness; a free-will offering will be taken.
Lectio Divina, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Aug. 1, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; traditional Benedictine practice of spiritual reading, meditation and prayer; cost is $20, pre-registration is required by contacting Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, worship 2:30 p.m. with Mass following at 3 p.m., Aug 6, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight; Healing Mass will be celebrated with Father Noel Mueller; for info call John Bennett 812-544-2239, Charles Mendel 812-482-7502 or Kim Kendall 812-639-5342. Donna Todd 812-719-0908 or visit Charismatic Renewal Website www.evansvillecharismaticrenewal.org/
Praying for Peace in our world and in our hearts – August Taize, 7-8 p.m., Aug 8, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; for more information call 812-535-2952 or log on to Taize.ProvCenter.org.
“The Joy of Love” Book Study, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 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.
Grand Ultreya, 4:30 p.m., Aug 12, St. Boniface Parish, Evansville; Evansville Diocesan Cursillo hosts its annual Grand Ultreya and Reunion; witness speaker Patricia Williams from the Region IV Cursillo team; everyone welcome to join for sharing, fellowship, food and prayer.
Introduction to Centering Prayer, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Aug 12, Benedictine Hospitality Center, Kordes Hall, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; presented by Sisters Kathy Bilskie and Celeste Boda; cost is $75, includes lunch; registration due Aug 9; for more information or to register call 800-880-2777 or visit www.thedome.org/events.
Support Groups
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.
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
Super Nova Dance Teams dance classes, beginning Aug 2, St. Vincent Wellness Center; weekly classes for boys and girls ages 2 - 18; a “mini” recital will be held quarterly; for more information including times and locations call 812-485-5725.
