May 10, 2013

Kathy Upton

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General Interest

Adventures of Prince Caspian, May 19, 3 p.m., Kundek Hall, St. Joseph, Jasper; youth from Jasper parishes will present play that is a compilation and adaptation of the book and movie Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis from the Chronicles of Narnia; free and open to the public.

Corpus Christi Procession, June 2, Adoration, noon, Christ the King, Evansville; procession will leave Christ the King at 2 p.m. and end at St. Benedict Cathedral where confessions, prayers and silent adoration will be offered; Solemn Benediction 5 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral; families, youth groups, 2013 First Communicants, everyone welcome.

Heartland Half Marathon and 5K, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m., begins at Jasper Train Depot, Jasper; pre-registrants for both races will receive a technical shirt, first 500 runners to preregister will also receive a running hat and additional race gift; to register go to active.com or heartlandhalfmarathon.com; for more information visit the above websites or call 800-968-4578.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit HYPERLINK “https://vlc.udayton.edu/” https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

Mass for Peace, Holy Rosary, Evansville, extends an invitation to join the parish community for Mass every Tuesday at 6 p.m., join in prayer for worldwide peace and for loved ones serving in the military and their families.

Fertility Care Program, private introductory and follow-up sessions that provide couples with details of natural family planning using The Creighton Model that follows the moral teachings of the Catholic Church; instructors are Sharon Wagner and Yvonne Lueken; fee $25/couple for introductory session, follow-up sessions $25, $20 for materials; for more information or to schedule an appointment call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Spanish Masses at Nativity, Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.

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.

Prayers for Claire, every Friday, 8:10 a.m. 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.

Actividades en Español

Guadalupe Center, 511 E. Fourth Street, Suite 1, Huntingburg, IN 47542; telephone: 812-683-5212; E-mail address: guadalupe@evdio.org.

Celebración de Agradecimiento para Helen M. Vásquez , la noche del 28 de Mayo, el Guadalupe Center será el anfitrión para agradecer a Helen M. Vásquez quien terminará su servicio en el Centro; se ofrecerá una Misa por Helen en la Iglesia Santa María a las 6:30 p.m. seguido por un Open House en el Guadalupe Center.

Clases de Verano de ESL, se ofrecerá una clase de ESL durante el verano en el Guadalupe Center a partir del 20 de Mayo todos los Lunes de las 6:30 a las 8:00 p.m., la Hna. Mary Judith Fleig será la maestra; el costo será de $10.00, que pagará el libro que será utilizado; hay becas disponibles; llame al Guadalupe Center para participar; ACE Academy ofrece clases de Inglés en el Guadalupe Center los días Martes y Jueves en la mañana (9-12 medio día).

Komen Grant , en Abril del 2013 el Guadalupe Center recibió nuevamente el quinto donativo de Susan G. Komen for the Cure Tri-State Affiliate para proveer 25 mamografías para personas con limitados recursos e inadecuados seguros de salud, en colaboración con el Memorial Hospital; por favor llame al Guadalupe Center si usted desea un examen.

Misa de Graduaciones, los graduandos de escuela secundaria, escuelas técnicas y universidades recibirán una bendición especial en las Misas en Español el fin de semana del 18 y 19 de Mayo; por favor llame si un miembro de su familia se graduará este año y le gustaría participar en las Misas.

Clases Bilingües en Washington, las clases bilingües continúan en Washington; la clase de conversación/ESL se lleva a cabo cada martes de 6:30 a 8:00 p.m. en la oficina de la Parroquia Nuestra Sra. de la Esperanza; se sugiere una donación de $2 por clase, o lo que puedan donar; Kevin Allison es quien facilita este programa.

Classes/Workshops

“Nutrition Nuggets,” May 15, noon-1 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Women’s Wellness Center, 3801 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville; learn top ten ways to improve nutrition; $25 fee; open to men, women and teens; for more information call 812-485-5725.

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call 812-481-2399.

Dinners

Knights of St. John, Haubstadt Mother’s Day Dinner, May 12, beginning 10:30 a.m., fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, slaw, rolls, dessert; dine in, carry out; Adult/$9, Children/$5.

Mother’s Day BBQ Chicken Dinner, May 12, 10 a.m.-noon, St. Anthony Padua Center, St. Anthony; dinners include chicken, slaw, baked beans, bread; grilling done by Arnie’s Grillers; to place a large meat order only call Dan or Ann Hasenour at 812-482-9644.

St. Wendel Knights of St. John Mother’s Day Dinner, May 12, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Wendel Knights Home, St. Wendel; serving fried chicken with all the trimmings and dessert; $9/adults, $4.50/children under 12 years of age; sponsored by St. Wendel Knights of St. John; for information call 812-963-6159.

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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

Saving Grace Youth Group 5K Run/Walk, May 11, sign in 7 a.m., race 8 a.m. St. Raphael parking lot, Dubois; pre-registration $12/grades K-12, $15/adults, $18 day of race; entry forms available at St. Peter Celestine, Celestine at 812-634-1875, St. Raphael, Dubois at 812-678-2011 or any Northeast Dubois school; printable form available at HYPERLINK “http://www.stcelestinechurch.com” www.stcelestinechurch.com or HYPERLINK “http://www.straphaeldubois.com” www.straphaeldubois.com; for more information call Tim Friedman at 812-678-5961.

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

Cardiovascular Screenings, May 29 and 30, 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Memorial Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; screenings for peripheral artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, stroke; four-hour fast required; $90 fee; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-1551.

Yoga for Everybody, Mondays, 6 p.m., Nativity, Evansville; beginners welcome; $5 per class; bring mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, June 2, 3:30 p.m., worship, 4 p.m., Mass, St. Mary, Ireland; Father John Judie will be celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239 or Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502 or visit www.psci.net/blitzen/.

Support Groups

Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is May 21; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

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.

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 812-768-5099.

Youth

Sixth Annual Picnic with the Bishop, May 29, St. John, Daylight, gathering 4:30 p.m., Mass with Bishop Charles C. Thompson 5 p.m., presentations 5:45 p.m., food and fun 6:30 p.m.; open to anyone who will be in high school in the Fall of 2013; contact your parish office or call 800-637-1731 or 812-424-5536, ext. 230 or email Cathy Crowdus at ccrowdus@evdio.org with your reservation; RSVP by May 24.

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.

Apr 17, 2013

Kathy Upton

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Same-sex marriage talk at Catholic church Saturday

Same-sex marriage will be the topic of one of three free presentations on Friday and Saturday, by Dr. Kenneth Howell.

Howell’s presentations, a joint effort of the three Catholic parishes in Peru, will be at St. Joseph Church, 1925 Fifth St.

A Presbyterian minister who converted to Catholicism, Howell gained notoriety several years ago when, as a University of Illinois faculty member, he was released for teaching Catholic doctrine in a course on Catholicism. He later was reinstated.

As a professor of religion at U of I he has taught classes on the history, theology and philosophy of Catholicism.

“The issue of same-sex marriage has deeply divided America,” Howell said. “The Catholic Church offers a long-held and well-reasoned understanding of marriage.”

“With the state of Illinois currently considering legalizing same-sex marriage Dr. Howell’s topics are extremely timely,” said the Rev. William Gardner, pastor of St. Valentine and St. Mary parishes.

“Right now that’s a hot issue people want to know about,” said the Rev.

Apr 10, 2013

Kathy Upton

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Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: WWPFD * Contraceptive persecution …

Statue of the late Pope Jon Paul in Poland, via The Associated Press

Guild privilege: Let’s start with a death, or rather the remembrance of a life, that of the extraordinary McCandlish Phillips, a New York Times reporter and devout Christian who in his journalistic prime left the Gray Lady – and a reputation as a remarkable wordsmith – to spend his final years in ministry in Manhattan.

Mark Silk parses and praises the fine Phillips obit in the Times, which made me nostalgic for the days when we reporters weren’t all punch-stamped click-counters. (Then again, it made me nostalgic for the days when newspapering was a viable industry. The pulpit looks more secure these days.)

Phillips major coup was exposing a Klan leader who was a born and raised Jew – a story that led the man to commit suicide. Phillips said that was God’s judgment. What would you have done? How would you have felt? Tough questions.

Legislation on immigration reform and gun control are actually, finally, moving ahead in Congress.

The gun-toting Episcopal bishop (yes, there is such a thing) of Oklahoma confesses that he is evolving toward greater acceptance of weapons regulation, and Baptist ethicist Bob Parham wants to drop the “i-word” – “illegal” – from the immigration lexicon.

Richard Land is leaving his Southern Baptist post as policy point man but he’s not going quietly, telling the Obama administration that requiring health insurers to cover contraceptives “is a form of religious persecution.”

Tough talk as well from Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell and his aides who were recorded plotting to attack Ashley Judd’s faith when it appeared the actress might try to run against McConnell. “The people at Southeast Christian (Church) would take to the streets with pitchforks,” one McConnell aide says of Judd’s religious views, which prompts laughter.

I wonder if the folks at Louisville’s Southeast Christian are laughing. McConnell is not, and the FBI is investigating.

Kentucky’s other senator, Republican Rand Paul, says America needs “a spiritual cleansing.” I think there’s a spa that does that.

On a related note, a Romanian man is suing his Orthodox bishop for failing to exorcise flatulent demons from his home.

In North Carolina, meanwhile, religious minorities are still leery even after a bill to endorse a state religion (think: Jesus) was pulled.

At Religion Dispatches, Shanny Luft goes counterintuitive and says yanking the bill was a mistake – if it won, the governmental embrace would have suffocated Christianity and given secularists a huge win.

Our Eye-Opening Read of the Week: Interfaith marriages are on the rise, but is that a good thing for faith — or marriage? Naomi Riley, author of a new book on the topic — and an intermarried herself — takes to the NYT op-ed pages to explain it all for you.

Eye for an eye, maybe. But Saudi Arabia says that news reports were wrong and it wasn’t going to paralyze a man who 10 years ago stabbed a friend when he was 14 and left the friend paralyzed.

Michelle Malkin isn’t ready to be so merciful. Even though jailed lawyer Lynn Abraham reportedly has stage-4 breast cancer, Malkin doesn’t want her to be freed because she still needs to pay for sneaking messages out from the Islamist terrorists she was representing.

“Now she wants mercy, medical comforts and freedom? No, hell, no. This messenger gal for murderous barbarians made her prison bed. Die in it,” says the conservative commentator.

Okay, on other topics, we look at two interesting Catholic priests: one a U.S. Army chaplain and possible saint who died in a Korean POW camp and is getting a big honor from the White House; the other a priest and Hollywood producer who is very much alive, and surviving the entertainment industry. Now that’s a miracle.

None of these priests is as big as the late John Paul II, and I mean that literally. A white (natch) fiberglass statue of the Polish pope, over 45-feet tall, is set for completion in the southern Polish city of Czestochowa, site a the country’s most important shrine. (AP photo above)

Then again, the new pope, Francis, is as big as Jesus: Father Jim Martin (a Jesuit like Francis, hmmmm….) is promoting the WWPFD meme, as in What Would Pope Francis Do?

Paging Jack Chick…

How about this: Can a Catholic hoops conference save college sports? Read my story.

France’s chief rabbi, Gilles Bernheim, says he won’t quit despite admitting to plagiarism and other deceptions.

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Apr 10, 2013

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Mar 28, 2013

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Maripat Donovan to star in ‘Sister’s Easter Catechism’ in T.O.

Habit-forming

‘Sister’s Easter Catechism’ in Thousand Oaks

We need a little comic Catholic relief after all the papal pageantry of the past month. Bless her heart, actress Maripat Donovan, reprising her award-winning role as “Sister” in another installment of the “Late Nite Catechism” series, will do just that, with an emphasis on Easter.

This weekend, Donovan, who created the series 20 years ago, stars in “Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven?” at the Civic Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks, including a show on Easter Sunday.

Starting with “Late Nite Catechism” and continuing with “Sister Strikes Again,” “ ’Til Death Do us Part” and “Sister’s Christmas Catechism,” the series has almost become a franchise, with many actresses taking on the lead role in productions around the country, so T.O. is lucky to have Donovan, the original Sister, who also co-wrote the various “Catechism” incarnations, on its stage.

The partly improvised show features Donovan interacting with her “class,” the audience, testing their knowledge of mortal vs. venial sins, Lent, the Immaculate Conception and other holy — and sometimes wholly baffling — Catholic topics. The Easter version also tackles nonreligious aspects of the holiday, such as Easter bunnies, egg hunts, baskets, bonnets and other spring finery. Sister gives out prizes to those who answer questions correctly, so you might take home an Ascending Jesus Kit or a box of Peeps.

Showtimes for “Sister’s Easter Catechism” are 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Scherr Forum Theatre at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Tickets, $40, are available in person at the box office or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Fore more information, call 449-2787 or visit civicartsplaza.com.

Mar 21, 2013

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Pope Francis reveals romantic crush during seminary days

(RNS) Pope Francis was once “dazzled” by a young woman he met as a seminarian and even considered abandoning his vocation, adding that it would be “abnormal” for such things not to happen to priests. And he seemed to hold open the possibility that church law on priestly celibacy could be changed.

Pope Francis waves from the pope-mobile during his inauguration Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Tuesday (March 19) at the Vatican. RNS photo by Andrea Sabbadini

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During a conversation last year while he was still Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the new pope also advocated a zero-tolerance approach to clergy abusers, saying the way abusers were shuffled around to different parishes to protect the institutional church was “a stupid idea.”

The book-length dialogue with a rabbi, which will be published in English in May, showed how Francis’ personal experiences might inform his policies on hot-button topics like celibacy and sex abuse. The passage was translated by Aleteia, a website promoting Catholic evangelization.

“You cannot be in a position of power and destroy the life of another person,” Bergoglio told Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary. Their conversation was held in 2012 while Bergoglio was archbishop of Buenos Aires.

He told Skorka that when a bishop once asked him what he should do with priests suspected to molesting children: “I told him to take away the priests’ licenses, not to allow them to exercise the priesthood any more, and to begin a canonical trial in that diocese’s court.”

“I think that’s the attitude to have. I do not believe in taking positions that uphold a certain corporative spirit in order to avoid damaging the image of the institution.”

Bergoglio, who was elected Pope Francis last week, also advocated a “zero tolerance” policy but did not say whether accused abusers should be automatically reported to criminal authorities.

Bergoglio also reflected on his own romantic experiences, noting that when he was a seminarian he was “dazzled” by a woman he met at an uncle’s wedding.

“I was surprised by her beauty, her intellectual brilliance…and, well, I was bowled over for quite a while. I kept thinking and thinking about her. When I returned to the seminary after the wedding, I could not pray for over a week because when I tried to do so, the girl appeared in my head. I had to rethink what I was doing.”

He decided to continue the path to the priesthood, but said “it would be abnormal for this kind of thing not to happen.”

The future pope said that if a seminarian – or a priest – falls in love or has a child with a woman, he counsels them to leave and support his family, to “go in peace to be a good Christian and not a bad priest.”

Bergoglio also said that if a priest got a woman pregnant, he advises the man to leave the priesthood so he can take care of the mother and child, even if the couple do not marry. “For just as that child has the right to have a mother, he has a right to the face of a father,” he said. He added that if it is a one-time affair with no children, then he tries to help the priest do penance and “get on track again.”

Bergoglio also spoke highly of Eastern-rite Catholic churches with married priests.

Family photo courtesy Shutterstock (http://shutr.bz/YGKQM2)

Still, the future pope said, “For now, the discipline of celibacy stands firm.” He added, however, that while he favors maintain celibacy for priests, “with all its pros and cons,” celibacy is “a matter of discipline, not of faith. It can change.”

The Rev. Thomas Reese, a Jesuit – like Pope Francis – and an analyst for the National Catholic Reporter, wrote that Bergoglio’s conditional language on priestly celibacy is “remarkable.”

Reese said phrases like “for the moment” and “for now” are “not the kind of qualifications one normally hears when bishops and cardinals discuss celibacy.”

The conversation between Bergoglio and Skorka will be published by Image Books and will be titled “On Heaven and Earth.” In it the two men discuss topics such as fundamentalism, atheism, the Holocaust, abortion and homosexuality.

Feb 7, 2013

Kathy Upton

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Bulletin Board For 2-8

General Interest

Gospel of John and Church History Lectures, series of lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger;Wednesdays, Feb. 13-March 20, 7-9 p.m., Resurrection School, Evansville; Thursdays, Feb. 14-March 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; tuition $35; textbook – Catholic Bible.

Open House at Center for Family Life, Feb. 17, 3-4:30 p.m., 713 N. Second Ave. Evansville; theme is “Random Acts of Kindness”; tours will highlight the acts of kindness that the Center provides the community; refreshments and door prizes

St. Theresa Pre-School, Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up, Feb. 20, 6-7 p.m., St. Theresa School, 700 Herndon Dr., Evansville; for more information call school office at 812-423-1763.

Seventh Annual Indiana Holy Family Catholic Conference, March 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and March 10, 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Kokomo High School, Kokomo; event features nationally-known speakers, special activities for children of all ages; for admission fees and other information call 765-865-9964 or 765-452-6021 or visit www.holyfamillyconference.org.

Chanticleer — An Orchestra of Voices, April 13, 7:30 p.m., Victory Theatre, Evansville; live concert by multiple Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble; tickets on sale now at Ford Center box office or through Ticketmaster, $19/students and seniors, $39/regular admission, $100/VIP admission includes a premium seat and VIP reception including a meet and greet opportunity; presented by St. Benedict Cathedral Sacred Music Series.

Fertility Care Program, private introductory and follow-up sessions that provide couples with details of natural family planning using The Creighton Model that follows the moral teachings of the Catholic Church; instructors are Sharon Wagner and Yvonne Lueken; fee $25/couple for introductory session, follow-up sessions $25, $20 for materials; for more information or to schedule an appointment call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Spanish Masses at Nativity, Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.

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.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

Prayers for Claire, every Friday, 8:10 a.m. 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.

Card Parties

St. James, Haubstadt, Feb. 10, noo-4 p.m., St. James Madden Hall; afternoon includes lunch, bake sale, raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes; $5; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net; proceeds to benefit St. James PTA.

Holy Redeemer, Evansville, Feb. 17, doors open 1:30 p.m., Holy Redeemer School activity center, Evansville; wide variety of items being raffled including Kindle Fire HD, 32 inch TV, Icemen jerseys theme baskets; $3/person admission, for reservations call 812-985-5322 or send email to vpbail@hotmail.com; sponsored by Holy Redeemer School PTO.

Classes

BLS for Health Care Provider, Feb. 11, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Hospital ‘s Community Relations Classroom, 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.

Breast-Feeding: Getting Started, Feb. 13, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; class will focus on techniques and positioning, home management, problems and solution, nutrition, weaning, equipment; no charge to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; pre-registration required by calling 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Heartsaver CPR with AED, Feb. 20, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom Memorial South, Jasper; class teaches CPR, use of automated external defibrillator, relief of choking in adults, children and infants; $50/person; class size limited; to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, Feb. 22, 8-11 a.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $40, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399.

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call (812) 481-2399.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Feb. 10, Father Brian Emmick; Feb. 17, Father Chris Forler; Feb. 24, Father Ryan Hilderbrand.2/8

UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, Feb. 11, Promises Kept, presentation by Jerry Seng; Feb. 18, no program; Feb. 25, discussion on gender in Christianity; for more information call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446.

Ash Wednesday Masses, Feb. 13, noon, University of Southern Indiana; Feb. 13, 5 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; celebrant is Bishop Charles C. Thompson.

Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Feb. 20, Father Chris Forler; Feb. 27, Father Alex Zenthoefer; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

Cursillo

Women’s Spring Cursillo Weekend; March 14-17; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.

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; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.

Dinners

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Haubstadt Knight of St. John Sausage Dinner, Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving sausage, sauerkraut, white beans, potatoes, corn bread, dessert (hot dogs available for children); $8/adults, $4/children; dine in or carry out.

Holy Cross “All You Can Eat” Chili Supper, Feb. 17, 4-7 p.m., Holy Cross, Fort Branch; serving chili sandwich, drink, dessert; $5/adults, $3/ages 3-11, under 3 eat free; gallons and half gallons available for carry-out; to reserve chili or for more information call 812-753-3463.

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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet,

Feb. 10, 7:30-10:30 a.m., Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving homemade sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs, hash browns, sticky rolls, beverage; for more information call 812-753-3548.

Valentine Breakfast, Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Wendel school cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving whole-hog sausage, pancakes, French toast casserole, eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit cup, beverage; $6/adults, $3/children 5-12, children four and under eat free; sponsored by the Ladies’ Club; also Lucky Heart Draw.

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

Yoga for Everybody, Mondays, 6 p.m., Nativity, Evansville; beginners welcome; $5 per class; bring mat, wear comfortable clothing.

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.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Evansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Lenten Programs/Activities

“Extending Two Hands that Heal: the Process of Forgiveness,” Thursdays of Lent, Feb. 14-March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ruth and Naomi Rooms, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Father Attila Fröhlich will facilitate presentation that covers how to forgive in an active, healthy, way, moving through a five-step process.

Lenten Evening Prayer at Cathedral, Sundays beginning Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. CST, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; evening prayer consists of singing of psalms and canticles, reading of Scripture, homily, intercessions; contact Matt Miller at mmiller@evdio.org or 800-637-1731 or Jeremy Korba at jkorba@evdio.org with questions.

“Creating Sabbath Space in Our Lives,” Mondays of Lent, Feb. 18-March 25, 10 a.m.-noon, Ruth and Naomi Rooms, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; workshop facilitated by Carole Daniels helps participants to understand “Sabbath” as a sacred gift to create space in our lives and reach a longed-for union with Christ.

Lenten Programs at Nativity, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Mass, 6 p.m. light supper and presentation; Feb. 20, Benedictine Sister Kathryn Huber presents Expanding Our Hearts in Christ: Six Essential “S’s” of a Spiritual Life;

Spiritual Growth

Healing Mass, Feb. 17, 2:30 p.m. CST worship, 3 p.m., Mass, St. Joseph, Dale; Father August Busch will be celebrant; for information call John Bennett at 812-544-2239 or Charles Mendel at 812-482-7502 or visit www.psci.net/blitzen/.

Faith Day 2013, March 2, Holy Rosary, Evansville; theme for the day is “Reconciliation and Forgiveness,” workshops include “Healing Family Hurts,” The Joy of Being Forgiven,” “Forgiveness in Real Life”; for more information or to register call 812-477-8923; registration fee is $10/person until Feb. 27, $12 after Feb. 27 covers morning refreshments, lunch, all materials.

Spot Shoot

Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; Sundays Feb. 10-March 17, noon until dark, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee.

Support Groups

Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Feb. 9; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.

Bariatric Support Group, Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call 812-996-1675.

Grief Recovery Support Group, Tuesdays, Feb. 19-March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Chapel, Jasper; participants will learn that grief is normal, examine the various emotions of grief, be encouraged to face the pain, find ways to make a healthy emotional withdrawal from the loss; sessions conducted by Theresa O’Bryan and Tom Holsworth; contact Memorial Hospital for information or to register at 812-996-0219.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8578.

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.

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

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 812-768-5099.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-402-0880.

Youth

Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, March 8-10, Rivet High School, Vincennes and St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or joerdickinson@gmail.com; registration deadline is Feb. 25.

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.

Jan 24, 2013

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General Interest

St. Joe School “Come and See Night,” Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County; preschool through eighth grade, full year day care available; visit with teachers, parents, committee members; tour school; refreshments, folders and information packets, personal tours; open to the public; for more information contact the school at 812-963-3335.

Catholic’s Divorce Survival, Tuesdays, Feb. 5-April 23; St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper; 12-part DVD program that brings healing and hope to divorced and separated Catholics; separate women’s and men’s groups; for more information contact Pam Freyberger at 812-482-1805, ext. 211 or email pfreyberger@evdio.org.

Spinning at Mount Saint Joseph, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; open to all skill levels of weaving, knitting, crocheting; $15 fee includes lunch; overnight accommodations available; to register contact Kathy McCarty at 270-229-0206 or Kathy.mccarty2maplemount.org.

Valentine Breakfast, Feb. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Wendel school cafetorium, St. Wendel; serving whole-hog sausage, pancakes, French toast casserole, eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit cup, beverage; $6/adults, $3/children 5-12, children 4 and under eat free; sponsored by the Ladies’ Club; also Lucky Heart Draw.

Gospel of John and Church History Lectures, series of lectures presented by Father Donald Dilger;Wednesdays, Feb. 13-March 20, 7-9 p.m., Resurrection School, Evansville; Thursdays, Feb. 14-March 21, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; tuition $35; textbook – Catholic Bible.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

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.

St. Mary’s Prayer Shawl Ministry, open to those who knit or crochet to provide extra comfort and solace to patients identified by St. Mary’s Hospital chaplains and nurses; for more information call Cyndi at 812-485-4882.

Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Benediction at 5:45 p.m.,

Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.

Mass and Rosary, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8746 before monthly business meeting; everyone welcome

Spanish Mass at Holy Spirit, Evansville, Father Dusty Burns will celebrate Mass in Spanish every Sunday at 7:30 a.m.

St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night, 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Koch Family Children’s Museum, Evansville; fun and educational activities, displays; all children must be accompanied by an adult, groups are required to schedule a daytime field trip; for more information call Rachel Rister at (812) 485-4936.

Card Party

St. James, Haubstadt, Feb. 10, noon-4 p.m., St. James Madden Hall; afternoon includes lunch, bake sale, raffle, Chinese auction, door prizes; $5; for reservations call Sayelle at 812-867-3402 or by e-mail at sayelle@sit-co.net; proceeds to benefit St. James PTA.

Classes

Childbirth Classes, series of classes that includes relaxation and breathing techniques, as well as details of labor and birth, medical intervention, tour of Daviess Community Hospital obstetrics depart; for next class schedule call 812-254-8869.

Spanish Classes, Mondays, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5 p.m., Juan Diego Center, Nativity Church, Evansville; for more information or to register call Pilar Tirado at 812-476-7704.

Zumba Classes at Corpus Christi, Mondays, 7-8 p.m., Saturdays 8-9 a.m.; $3/class; for more information e-mail bbseib2300@sbcglobal.net or call 812-568-5019.

Core20, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; quick, high-energy, 20-minute muscle conditioning class that tones and shapes hips, lower back, abdomen; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Absolute Abs, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:30 p.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; build core strength using mat, exercise ball, weights; $3/class; for more information call 812-996-2399.

“Get Fit” Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays,10:30-11:15 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; designed to help with balance and coordination; blood pressure and weight checks available; $5/session: for more details and to register call 812-481-2399.

“Step It Away” Aerobics Class, 5:30-6:30 a.m., each Wednesday, Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; basic aerobics class that uses an elevated platform to tone and strengthen muscles, while boosting your cardiovascular fitness; cost $5/session; for information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

College Faith Life

Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Jan. 27, Father Tony Ernst; Feb. 3, Father Chris Forler; Feb. 10, Father Brian Emmick.

UE Newman Club’s Dinner and Discussion Program, Jan. 28,” Love and Marriage” with Joe and Lisa Cook; Feb. 4, program presented by Sharon Burns of Catholic Charities, Feb. 11, “Promises Kept” with Jerry Seng; for more information call Michael Roesch 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; Jan. 30, Father Dusty Burns; Feb. 6, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Feb. 13, Ash Wednesday; call Michael Roesch at 812-477-6446 for more information.

Dinners

Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nativity Church cafeteria, Evansville; advance tickets $7/person ($8 at the door), $4/children, tickets sold after all Masses; serving spaghetti with sauce, bread, salad, drink, dessert; sponsored by Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity Men’s Club; proceeds to support the Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, Feb. 3, 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; serving fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, Cole slaw, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; dine in or carry out.

Haubstadt Knights of St. John Sausage Dinner, Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving sausage, sauerkraut, white beans, potatoes, corn bread, dessert (hot dogs available for children); $8/adults, $4/children; dine in or carry out.

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Feb. 10, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Dinner Dance

Mardi Gras Dinner and Dance, Feb. 2, Knights of St. John, St. Wendel, chicken dinner 6-7:30 p.m., dance 7:30 p.m.-midnight; $25/person or $45/couple for dinner and dance in advance, $50/couple at door, $15/person for dance only; set ups included, cash bar available; for tickets call Michele Reker at 812-449-4830 or Julie Zirkelbach at 812-499-6626; sponsored by St. Wendel School Athletic Committee.

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Fit Over Fifty, St. John the Baptist School Arena, Newburgh, Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Tuesday, 10 a.m., Friday, 9 a.m.; fitness program designed for people 50 and over includes aerobics, strength, flexibility, balance exercises, go at your own pace; no cost, donations accepted; for information call Kathy Harris at 812-490-2054 or the parish office at 812-490-1000.

Low Impact Aerobic Workout, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; wear comfortable shoes and clothing; check with doctor.

Fundraisers

Holy Cross Casino Night, Jan. 26, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; serving quarter fried chicken or barbecue dinners; evening includes various games, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, Monkey Races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament, cash games, half pot; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required; for more information or to reserve a spot in the tournament call 812-753-3548.

St. Bernard Annual Corvette Raffle, 1960 Corvette convertible to be given away July 14 is on display at Eastland Mall, Evansville Saturday and Sundays, Jan. 26-27, Feb. 9-March 10; raffle tickets are $30 each or $100/4; visit www.stbernardcorvette.org for more information.

Corpus Christi Techno FUNd Night, Feb. 9, 6-11 p.m., Corpus Christi School cafetorium, Evansville; evening includes chicken or ham dinners, unlimited beer and wine, music by DJ Eric Stockton, silent auction, games; $25/person; for more information or to register call the parish office at 812-422-2077 or visit Corpus Christi Facebook page, registration deadline is Feb. 1; must be 21 to attend; all proceeds to benefit the technology department for the school and parish.

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

Oremus, A Guide to Catholic Prayer for the Lenten Season, Thursdays, Jan. 31-March 21, 7:15-8:45 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, room 307, Jasper; DVD participants will discover how God speaks to them even in the smallest encounters through this DVD presentation; fee $15/person; call the parish office at 812-482-1805 for more information or to register.

Holy Redeemer Parish Lenten Retreat, Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Mass, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; Msgr. Bernard Powers, author of “A Tree to Climb,” will be presenter; lunch and babysitting are provided; to register call the parish office at 812-424-8344.

Spiritual Growth

Faith Day 2013, March 2, Holy Rosary, Evansville; theme for the day is “Reconciliation and Forgiveness,” workshops include “Healing Family Hurts,” “The Joy of Being Forgiven,” “Forgiveness in Real Life”; for more information or to register call 812-477-8923; registration fee is $10/person until Feb. 27, $12 after Feb. 27 covers morning refreshments, lunch, all materials.

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..

Bible Studies at Nativity, Evansville, Sundays, 10:30 a.m., room 12; Mondays 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m., church meeting room and 6:30 p.m., room 12; for more information call Nancy at (812) 476-7186.

Support Groups

Neurofibromatosis Midwest – Evansville Chapter, Jan. 28, 6 p.m., The Roca Bar North, Highway 41, Evansville; for individuals, families and friends of those with neurofibromatosis; for more information contact Andrea Miller at evansville@nfmidwest.org.

Breast Cancer Sharing and Surviving Group, meets second Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m., Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; everyone welcome; 812-254-8892.

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.

Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call 812-421-2800.

National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Mental Health Center, Fourth and Mulberry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson 812-423-4333.

Lung Disease Support Group, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call 812-485-5230.

Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call 812-485-5230.

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.

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.

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, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.-Feb. 3, 1p.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; opportunities for personal and communal prayer, learning about the life of St. Angela Merici, hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters, small group conversation on the call to consecrated life, personal reflection time, questions and open conversation; contact Ursuline Sister Martha Keller at 270-229-4103, ext. 212 or martha.keller@maplemount.org.

High School Come and See Weekend, Feb. 15-17, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to freshman through senior girls; pray, eat and recreate with the sisters and learn what it is like to be a nun in today’s world; parent permission required; for more information or to register online visit www.thedome.org or call Sister Michelle Sinkhorn at 800-738-9999.

Come and See Weekend, March 8, 4 p.m. through lunch, March 10, Glenmary Center Formation House, 411 Locust Ct., Owensboro, Ky.; open to single women ages 18-35; a weekend of discernment on God’s call as a religious working in the mission areas of the South in the United States; for more information and to RSVP contact Barbara O’Nan at 706-414-2982 or visit Barbara@glenmarysisters.org.

Youth/Young Adult

TEC Weekend, Feb. 16-18, St. Mary, Ireland; weekend of prayer, reflections/talks, discussions, activities based on the Paschal Mystery; open to young adults attending classes as a high school junior through college age; for application visit www.switec.org or e-mail tec@evdio.org.

Annual Boy Scout and Venturing Retreat, March 8-10, Rivet High School, Vincennes and St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes; for registration information contact Joe Dickinson at 812-853-3278 or joerdickinson@gmail.com; registration deadline is Feb. 25.

Jan 12, 2013

Kathy Upton

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Wednesday’s Religion News Roundup: Beck Rebrands, Gay Quake, the Pope’s …

Not quite another earthquake, but the National Cathedral will marry gay couples.

What’s up with Glenn Beck? The Mormon convert and culture warrior is re-branding The Blaze and himself:

“I consider myself a libertarian … I’m a lot closer to Penn Jillette than I am to Chuck Hagel,” he says, referring to a famous atheists and a famous pro-life Catholic Episcopalian.

Speaking of Chuck Hagel, maybe the would-be Defense Secretary’s problem is with the “Christian lobby,” not the “Jewish lobby”?

“Spiritual but not religious” is our modern mantra. Now a study says that mantra can lead to mental health issues.

Clergy are religious and spiritual, but still face health issues.

Here’s another dilemma: Should pastors be friends with parishioners?

Africa rises, China falls on Christian persecution list.

A Boy Scouts review board in San Francisco is challenging the Boy Scouts of America’s prohibition on gay members by approving the Eagle Scout application for a local teen who is gay.

Pope Benedict XVI, in an actual papal speech, invokes “the spread” – and he wasn’t talking about how bad he got burned by Notre Dame’s bowl performance.

“In a word, it is a question of refusing to be resigned to a ‘spread’ in social well-being, while at the same time fighting one in the financial sector,” he said.

Reuters Phil Pullella has the latest on the pope and the “S-Word.”

Religious families like “virtual” public schools because they don’t have to worry about the church-state stuff so much – not to mention bathroom graffiti.

Stay tuned for more news and analysis throughout the day, at Religion News Service. “Peace out,” as the kids say.

David Gibson

Jan 10, 2013

Kathy Upton

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Bulletin Board For 1-11-13

General Interest

Study on the Early Church, Jan. 20-March 24, 10:15-11:45 a.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; in-depth look at the first 500 years of the Early Church; $22.50/person, scholarships available; for more information or to register call 812-482-1805; registration deadline is January 15.

Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation, Diocese of Evansville in partnership with Dayton Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation is offering online courses that can be applied toward diocesan catechist certification being developed; learn about Catholic topics; to learn more visit https://vlc.udayton.edu/ or call the Office of Catechesis at 812-424-5536.

Spanish Masses at Nativity, Mass every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Spanish Mass, Sundays, noon.

Masses for Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish), 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.

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.

Classes

Basic Medic First Aid with AED, Jan. 14, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Community Relations 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.

Breastfeeding: Getting Started, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m., Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; focus on prenatal preparation, breastfeeding techniques and positioning, home management and more; recommended that both mother and support person attend; pre-registration required by calling 812-996-2399 or visiting www.mhhcc.org.

Heartsaver CPR, Jan. 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; class designed for lay personnel who serve as rescuers as part of their job responsibilities teaches CPR and relief of choking; $50 fee; registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-2399.

Medic First Aid with AED Refresher, Jan. 25, 8-11 a.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $40, limited class size; for information or to register call 812-996-2399.

Zumba Fitness Program, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Fridays, 9-10 a.m., Wellness Center, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; $5/class; to register or for more information call 812-481-2399.

“Step It Away” Aerobics Class, 5:30-6:30 a.m., each Wednesday, Wellness Center at Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; basic aerobics class that uses an elevated platform to tone and strengthen muscles, while boosting your cardiovascular fitness; cost $5/session; for information call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Cursillo

Men’s Spring Cursillos Weekend, Feb. 21-24; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.

Women’s Spring Cursillo Weekend; March 14-17; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at 812-423-3537.

Dance

Eleventh Annual St. Philip School Benefit Dance, Jan. 19, doors open 6 p.m., band starts 7:30 p.m., St. Philip Center, Posey County; music by Kraftworks; tickets $25/person, $40/couple include appetizer buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks, live entertainment; hourly attendance prizes, Heads and Tails game, half pot; must be 21 to enter, ID required; tickets at St. Philip School and parish, St. Philip’s Inn, Weinzapfel’s Tavern; for more information call the parish office at 812-985-2275.

Dinners

St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salads and homemade desserts served cafeteria style in school cafeteria; carry out available starting at 10:30 a.m.

Sts. Peter and Paul, Haubstadt Chicken Dinner, Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., school cafeteria; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, slaw, dessert, beverage; $8.50/adults, $4/children 10 and under; carry out available; donations of non-perishable items will be collected at door for the Lord’s Pantry; sponsored by the Outreach Commission.

Spaghetti Dinner, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Nativity Church cafeteria, Evansville; advance tickets $7/person ($8 at the door), $4/children, tickets sold after all Masses; serving spaghetti with sauce, bread, salad, drink, dessert; sponsored by Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity Men’s Club; proceeds to support the Memorial Girls’ Softball Team and Nativity youth programs.

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“Get Fit”: 55 Adult Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session; for details or to register call 812-996-2399 or 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Fundraisers

Memorial High School Book Fair, Jan 12, Barnes and Noble, Evansville; all merchandise sold eligible for the book fair contribution; order online at BN.COM/bookfairs from Jan 12-18, enter Bookfair ID #10962678 at checkout; percentage of sales will be donated to Reitz Memorial High School Media Center.

Holy Cross Casino Night, Jan. 26, 5-11 p.m., Holy Cross School, Fort Branch; serving quarter fried chicken or barbecue dinners; evening includes various games, silent and Chinese auctions, cash bar, Monkey Races, Texas Hold’Em Tournament, cash games, half pot; free admission; must be 21 or older to enter, ID required; for more information or to reserve a spot in the tournament all 812-753-3548.

Good Shepherd, Evansville Bingo, every Sunday and Tuesday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m.

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

Diet-Free: Eight Habits That Will Change Your Life, Jan. 21-March 18, 5-6 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Jasper; video seminar weight-loss program that coaches individuals through eight diet-free habits; pre-registration required; for more information or to register call 812-996-5740

Six-By-Six, Jan. 21-April 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; 12-week program designed to improve overall health through nutritional education and fitness; pre-assessment during the first week, post assessment and evaluation offered at conclusion of program; $99/person; pre-registration required by call 812-996-2399 or visiting www.mhhcc.org.

Community Health Screening, Jan. 23, 5:45-9 a.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; check of blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, chemistry blood work, 12-hour fast is required for blood work; cost $35/person; to register or for more information visit www.mhhcc.org and click on health screenings or call 800-852-7279, ext. 2399.

Peripheral Artery Disease Screening, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Services, Jasper; cost $10; to pre-registration required, to register call 812-996-1551.

Bariatric Public Forum, Jan. 26, 9 a.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; for more information call 812-996-0185.

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.

Christian Adults Staying Healthy, Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Agnes Ryves Hall, Ev

ansville; exercise program, all equipment provided; participants must provide a doctor’s consent; for more information call Patti Grannan at 812-963-35451.

Support Groups

Bariatric Support Group, Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call 812-996-1675.

Women’s Support Group, third Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Dorbett Street entrance, Jasper; next meeting is Jan.15; offers support for women who have had cancer of any type and are currently undergoing cancer treatment; for more information call Cheryle at 812-996-0626.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Jan.16, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; allows patients and families to share information and support; for more information call 812-996-8578.

Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets second Tuesday of each month, 5 p.m., Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; for more information call 812-254-8620, ext. 1622.

Diabetes Support Group, meets fourth Tuesday of each month, 1 p.m., Diabetes Management Center, Washington; for more information call Daviess Community Hospital at 812-254-8866.

Families Facing Cancer Support Group, meets fourth Wednesday of each month, 4 p.m. Education Center, Daviess Community Hospital, Washington; no fee; 812-254-8892.

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 or 812-425-2545; sponsored by the American Cancer Society.

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.

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 812-768-5099.

Samaritan/Lazarus Support Group, meets third Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., Room 15, Nativity, Evansville; support for the sick and the bereaved, everyone welcome; for information call 812-476-7186 or Linda Austin 812-402-0880

Vocation Exploration

Come and See Weekend, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.-Feb. 3, 1p.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; opportunities for personal and communal prayer, learning about the life of St. Angela Merici, hearing and engaging with a panel of Ursuline Sisters, small group conversation on the call to consecrated life, personal reflection time, questions and open conversation; contact Ursuline Sister Martha Keller at 270-229-4103, ext. 212 or martha.keller@maplemount.org.

Youth/Young Adult

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 19, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Boniface, Evansville; open to children ages 10-14; to volunteer or for more information contact Bob Koressel at 812-625-0035, sponsored by Knight of Columbus Council 565.

Free Throw Contest, Jan. 20 (inclement weather date is Jan 27), noon, St. John, Daylight; open to boys and girls ages 10-14; proof of age is required; for more information call Don Crane at 812-204-6381; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 14659.

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.

TEC Weekend, Feb. 16-18, St. Mary, Ireland; weekend of prayer, reflections/talks, discussions, activities based on the Paschal Mystery; open to young adults attending classes as a high school junior through college age; for application visit www.switec.org or e-mail tec@evdio.org.

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