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General Interest
Fraternal Benefits Night, March 15, 5:30 p.m. arrival, 6 p.m. meal, Christ the King, Evansville; learn the many ways membership in the Knights of Columbus can benefit you, your church, your family; reservations by calling Jim Goebel at (812) 499-7923 or by e-mail to Bradley.schaefer@kofc.org; door prizes; no charge; members welcome; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 565.
Retrouvaille of Louisville, March 19-21; a weekend away for troubled marriages; for information or to register call (502) 479-3329 or (800) 470-2230 or go online to www.helpourmarriage.com; all inquiries are confidential.
Saturday Morning at the Dome, March 20, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; 9 a.m. breakfast snack, 9:15 program, 12:15 p.m. concludes with light lunch; learn more about the life, legend and spiritual legacy of St. Benedict; registration deadline is March 17; register by calling (800) 880-2777 or (812) 367-1411; join the sisters for Morning Prayer 8 a.m. and Mass at 8:30 a.m.
Diocesan Choir Rehearsal for Chrism Mass, March 21 and March 28, 2-4 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; singers from all parishes are invited; the Chrism Mass will be celebrated March 30, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral; for more information contact Jeremy Korba at (812) 589-3886 or by e-mail at jkorba@evdio.org .
Annual Rogation Service, March 25, 6:30 p.m., Mary, Help of Christians, Mariah Hill; intercessions for protection from natural disasters, safety in fields and on roads, for productive agriculture; bring bags of seed and soil to be blessed; open to all who eat and care for the earth; for more information contact Mary, Help of Christians at (812) 937-4326.
Card Parties
Holy Redeemer, March 14, doors open 1:30 p.m., party starts at 2 p.m., Holy Redeemer Activity Center, Evansville; tasting table, desserts, variety auction, raffle of big ticket items, themed baskets; bring your favorite card or board game; $3/
person admission, for reservations call Kim at (812) 475-9232 or e-mail Krentchler@evdio.org; sponsored by Holy Redeemer School PTO.
Annual St. Patrick’s Family Game-Card Party, March 21, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church cafeteria, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, door prizes, sandwiches, chips, beverage; bring board games or play cards; admission $4/person, $10/family; reservations (812) 677-0085 or (812) 768-6456; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle 140, March 24, doors open 6 p.m., Jasper Moose Lodge 1175, Jasper; coffee and desserts will be furnished; admission $2/person; call Kathy Schneider at (812) 482-2994 for reservations; rescheduled due to weather.
Dance
St. Wendel Knights of St. John Public Dance, March 13, 8 p.m.-midnight, Knights Home, St. Wen-del; music by the Kraft Works Band; $10/person; must be 21 years old to attend; for more information call Jim or Elise at (812) 985-2689.
Dinners
Haubstadt Knights of St. John Chicken Dinner, March 14, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; serving fried chicken, dressing, dumplings, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, slaw, dessert; $8.50/adults, $4/child; dine in or carry out.
St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, March 14, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; serving fried and baked chicken, ham, livers, 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.
St. John, Daylight Family Style Chicken and Ham Dinner, March 21, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; serving fried chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken and dumplings, slaw, greeen beans, corn, bread, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $4/children age 12 and under; carry-out available; baked goods and crafts available.
Fish Fries
St. Peter Celestine, Celestine, March 12, beginning 4:30 p.m., serving catfish with sides.
St. Joseph, Dale, March 12, 4:30-7 p.m.; serving fish, creek fried, peaches, green beans, roll; children’s menu includes fish or peanut butter and jelly and chips; $8/adult, $4/children
Holy Redeemer, Evansville, March 12, 5-7 p.m., school cafeteria; serving baked or fried fish, slaw, baked beans, German potato salad, macaroni and cheese, corn coblet, cheesy biscuits, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; tickets purchased prior to Fridays are discounted, call the parish office at (812) 424-8344.
Resurrection, Evansville, March 12, 5-7 p.m. school cafeteria; serving fried fish fillet, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, Cole slaw, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $4.50/children ages four to 10, children 3 and under eat free; pizza available for children; carry out available.
St. Ferdinand Knights of Co-lumbus 14555, March 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Ferdinand Spiritual Life Center, Ferdinand.
St. James, Haubstadt Fish Dinners, March 12, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Madden Hall; serving baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, German potato salad, cornbread, applesauce, slaw, des-sert, beverage; carry out available.
St. Matthew, Mt. Vernon, March 12, 5-7 p.m., St. Matthew School cafeteria, Mt. Vernon; serving fried filets, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, slaw, fries, cheese pizza, desserts; carry out available.
Jonah Fish Fry, Sacred Heart, Vincennes, March 12, 4-7 p.m., Becher Hall, Sacred Heart, Vincennes; serving fish, slaw, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, beverage, dessert; $8/adult, $4/children under 12; carry out available.
St. Wendel Knights of St. John, March 19, 5-7 p.m., Knights of St. John’s Home, St. Wendel; serving fried cod, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, beverage; carry out available.
Spring Jonah Fish Fry, March 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Philip Neri, Bick-nell; serving Jonah fish, slaw, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, beverage, dessert; $8/adults, $4/children under 12; carry out available across from church in the Fish Shack.
Sixth Annual Good Shepherd of the Hills K of C Council 13623 Fish Fry and Shooting Match, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Celestine Community Club, Celestine; serving fish dinners and desserts; closed shooting match at 8 p.m.; for more information call (812) 389-2667
Martin County Catholic Churches, March 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., St. John Center, Loogootee; $6 meal includes sandwich, pot-ato salad or slaw, drink, dessert; $4 meal includes sandwich, chips, drink, dessert.
Fundraisers
Big Bingo Spectacular, March 14, The Centre, Evansville; doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., big bingo and auction begins 6 p.m.; for more information or tickets call (812) 474-2943, ext. 300; proceeds benefit Mater Dei and Memorial high schools..
St. John’s Annual Friends Dinner and Raffle, March 20, 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 7 p.m. dinner and entertainment, St. John the Apostle, Evansville; serving prime rib or baked chicken, baked potato or rice, green beans, corn, salad, rolls, dessert; $30/person, $200/table of eight; raffle and silent auction follows dinner; for tickets or more information call (270) 724-1384.
St. Boniface, Evansville Bingo, held in school gym, 2031 W. Mich-igan; every Friday night, doors open 5:30 p.m., bingo starts 6:30 p.m.; smoke free.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Soup-and-More Series 2010, March 17, 6 p.m. soup and sandwiches, 7 p.m. prayer service, West-side Christian Church, Evansville; “Healing Words for the Commun-ity” presented by Ora Johnson; ecumenical series presented by the Westside Five-Church Fellowship.
St. Martin and St. Bernard Cluster Lenten Soup Supper, March 17, 6:30 p.m., St. Bernard, Rockport; soup will be served and Father Eugene Schmitt and Deacon Mike Waninger will answer questions about Catholicism; for more information call the parish office at (812) 649-4811.
The Shadow Way of the Cross, March 17, 7 p.m., St. Mary, Sullivan.
“Song of Bernadette” Movie Presentation, March 18, 6 p.m., St. Boniface cafeteria, Evansville; movie tells the story of St. Bernadette and her visions of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
(See Easter/Lent Reconciliation services listed here | See Stations of the Cross listings here)
Spiritual Growth
Parish Mission, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh, March 15-18; speaker/mission director is Re-demptorist Father Victor Karls; for times and more information call (812) 490-1000.
Support Groups
Rainbow Catholics in Christ Gay and Lesbian Support Group, March 18, 6:30 p.m., St. Mary Ministry Center, Evansville; Lisa Seif will present “Talking with Your Family About Sexuality and Spirituality” and reuniting fractured families; for more information call Deacon Joe Stofleth at (812) 425-1577, (812) 453-3048.