February 20, 2009
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General Interest
Latino Game Day! Feb. 22, 1 p.m., Nativity cafeteria, Evansville; family fun, Hispanic food, prizes; everyone welcome; for more information call (812) 476-7704.
St. James Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Feb. 22, 7:30-11 a.m., St. James Madden Hall, Haubstadt; serving pancakes, fresh sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverage; carry out available; proceeds to benefit St. James Athletic Department; for information call (812) 867-5175.
Catholics Returning Home, six consecutive Thursday evenings, 6:30-8 p.m., beginning Feb. 26, St. Joseph, Evansville; classes to be held in the school at 607 E. Iowa St., Evansville; program is for non-practicing Catholics seeking answers to questions about returning to the Church; for more information contact Lisa Foster at (812) 422-5668.
Nativity Monthly Breakfast, March 1, serving 8-11:30 a.m., Nativity, Evansville; offering eggs, bacon, sausage, sausage gravy, biscuits, German fries, muffins, fruit, coffee, juice; $5.50/adults, $3/children under 10; everyone welcome.
Card Party
Mardi Gras, Feb. 22, doors open 1:30 p.m., party starts at 2 p.m., Holy Redeemer Activity Center, Evansville; tasting table, variety chance auction, raffle of big ticket items and themed gift baskets, door prizes; bring your favorite card or board game; $3/person admission, for reservations call Sandy (812) 568-2216 or e-mail logen@wowway.com; sponsored by Holy Redeemer School PTO.
Classes
Ballroom Dance Classes, Mon-days, Feb. 23-April 20 (no March 23 class), 7-8:30 p.m., St. Joseph multi-purpose building, Vanderburgh County; learn the Fox Trot, Cha Cha, Waltz, Jitterbug and Night Club Two-step; finale dance on April 27; $50/couple fee includes lessons, reviews and finale dance; class size limited; proceeds to benefit St. Joseph Church Roof Campaign; for more information or to register contact Joe and Kathy Weber at (812) 963-9247 or by e-mail at kweber@evvmaterdei.org.
Church History Lectures, two series of classes presented by Father Donald Dilger on the Decline of the Empire and The Crusades; Wednesdays, Feb. 25-April 1, 7-9 p.m., Resurrection School, Evansville; Thursdays, Feb. 26-April 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; tuition $35/person.
Cursillo
Ultreya Information: First Monday, 6:30 p.m., Our Lady of Hope, Washington; Second Monday, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Third Monday, 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul, Haub-stadt; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; Second Thursday, 7 p.m., St. Paul, Tell City; Fourth Thursday, 7 p.m., Good Shepherd, Evansville; Last Thursday, 7 p.m., Resurrection, Evansville.
Dinners
St. Nicholas Fifteenth Annual All-You-Care to Eat Spaghetti Dinner, February 21, 3:30-7:30 p.m. CST, Santa Claus Community Cen-ter, Santa Claus; serving spaghetti and meatballs with choice of sauces, salad, breadsticks, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $5/children ages four to 12, children three and under free; silent auction of various themed baskets.
Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, March 1, serving 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $8.50/adults, $4/children; carry out available.
Fish Fries
St. Wendel Knights of St. John, Feb. 20, 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.
St. Clement, Boonville, every Friday during Lent, Feb. 27-April 3, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Clement, Boonville; serving two pieces baked or fried fish, corn bread, slaw, drink, dessert and choice of two sides (macaroni and cheese, baked beans, green beans, potato salad); $8/adults, $4/children, $1.50/extra piece of fish; carry out available.
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, every Friday during Lent, Feb. 27-April 3, 5-7 p.m., St. Scholastica Hall Cafeteria; serving baked or fried Icelandic cod or whole fried catfish fiddler, two sides, dessert and beverage; $8/adults, $5/children under 12; $1/slice of pizza or macaroni and cheese; carry out available.
Nativity, Evansville, every Fri-day during Lent through April 3, 4:30-7 p.m.; serving fried catfish and baked cod, salad, vegetables, cheese biscuits, dessert, beverage; carry out available.
St. James, Haubstadt Fish Dinner, Feb. 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Madden Hall; serving baked or fried fish, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, German potato salad, cornbread, applesauce, slaw, dessert, beverage; carry out available; for more information call (812) 867-5175.
Holy Family, Jasper, Feb. 27, beginning 4:30 p.m., school cafeteria; serving fried fish filet, German fries, slaw, log cabin bread, beverage; $7.50/plate; dine in, carry out, drive through.
St. Matthew, Mount Vernon, Feb. 27, 5-7:30 p.m., St. Matthew school cafeteria; serving fish, fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, cheese pizza, desserts; $8/adults, $4/children 12 and under.
St. John, Newburgh, every Fri-day during Lent Feb. 27-April 3, 5-7 p.m., serving grilled, baked or fried fish, baked or French fried potatoes, green beans, corn bread, dessert, beverage; $8/large fish dinner (two pieces of fish), $6.50/small fish dinner (one piece of fish), $3.50/ cheese pizza dinner includes slice of pizza, French fries, applesauce, dessert, beverage; $1/additional slice of pizza; carry out available.
St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, March 6, 4-7 p.m. CST, St. Nicholas Church lower level; serving grilled salmon, red potatoes, salad, roll, beverage, dessert, $9.50/person; kids meal includes cheese pizza, potato chips, beverage, dessert, $4/person.
St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County, March 6, 5-7 p.m., serving cod filets, baked beans, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, slaw or applesauce, corn bread, beverage; $7.50/adults, $4/children 12 and under; carry out available.
St. John, Daylight, March 13, 4-7 p.m., 5301 Daylight Dr., Evansville; serving fish, German potato salad, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, slaw, dessert, beverage; children’s menu includes fish or cheese pizza; $8/adult, $4/children 12 and un-der; carryout available.
Jonah Fish Fry, Sacred Heart, Vincennes, March 13, 4-7 p.m., Becher Hall, Sacred Heart, Vin-cennes; serving fish, slaw, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, beverage, dessert; $8/adult, $4/children under 12.
Fundraisers
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts 7 p.m.
St. Joseph, Evansville Bingo, every Sunday night, doors open 4 p.m., bingo starts 5:30 p.m.; snacks available.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Lenten Services, St. Peter Celestine, Celestine, Wednesdays during Lent, 6 a.m. Mass, 7-8 p.m. Adoration; Way of the Cross, 7 p.m., Fridays, March 6 and 20, April 3.
Lenten Soup Suppers and Speakers, 6:30 p.m. each evening; March 4 and 11, St. Martin, Chrisney; March 18 and 25, April 1, St. Bernard, Rockport; for more information call the parish office at (812) 649-4811.
St. John, Daylight, Lenten Schedule, Mass followed by Stations every Friday, Feb. 27-April 3, 6 p.m. except March 13.
Lenten Services, St. Raphael, Dubois, Thursdays during Lent, 6-7 p.m. Adoration, 7 p.m. Mass; Way of the Cross, 7 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 27, March 13 and 27.
Lenten Activities at St. John the Apostle, Evansville, each Friday during Lent, 3-6 p.m., Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 6 p.m., Stations of the Cross.
Stations of the Cross, St. Joseph, Evansville; Fridays, 6 p.m. during Lent beginning Feb. 27.
Retreats
Parents’ Retreat, Feb. 28, 12:30-5:30, Little Sisters of the Poor auditorium, Evansville; retreat conducted by Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from New York in conjunction with Source and Summit 2009 Youth Retreat; for more information go to www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Father Gary Kaiser at (812) 768-6457 or by e-mail at gkaiser@evansville-diocese.org or contact Gail at freedbychrist247@aol.com.
Heart of Creativity Retreat, March 6-8, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; retreat will help participants learn a method of meditation to help them develop a more contemplative stance toward life; for fees and more information contact Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0200, ext. 413.
Spot Shoot
Sacred Heart Knights of St. John, Evansville; Feb. 22, noon until dark, Hilltop Grove, 3714 Detroy Rd., Evansville; 12, 16, 20 gauge shells; free bean soup and coffee.
Support Groups
Grief Recovery Support Series, Tuesdays, March 3-31, 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 Benedictine Sister Maura Beckman; contact Memorial Hospital for information (812) 482-0219.
Youth
Source and Summit 2009 Youth Retreat, Feb. 27-March 1, Memorial High School gym, Evansville; youth weekend filled with fun, faith and fellowship led by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal from New York; for more information go to www.sjbnewburgh.org or contact Father Gary Kaiser at (812) 768-6457 or by e-mail at gkaiser@evansville-diocese.org or contact Gail at freedbychrist247@aol.com.
Discover the Treasure of the Hill, Feb. 27-March 1, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; high school visiting weekend where high school girls can view a nun’s life, spend a weekend hanging out with sisters and learning about religious life, meet other high school age girls; for more information call Benedictine Michelle Sinkhorn at (800) 734-9999, ext. 2830 or visit www.thedome.org; parental permission is required.