March 6, 2009
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General Interest
Taming the Wild, Wild West in a Dress, March 9 and 12, 12:30 p.m., March 10, 11 and 13 9:30 a.m., March 13, 7 p.m., Holy Rosary School cafeteria, Evansville; play performed by Holy Rosary eighth grade class; everyone welcome.
Legion of Mary ACIES Cere-mony, March 15, 2 p.m., St. Ben-edict Cathedral, Evansville; Father Chris Forler will lead prayer and benediction; reception following at Woodward Hospitality Center; active and auxiliary members as well as anyone interested in the Legion of Mary are invited; for more information call Jackie Fehr-enbacher at (812) 985-5019.
Annual Rogation Service, March 19, 7 p.m., St. Bernard, Rockport; 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 St. Bernard at (812) 649-4811.
Card Party
Annual St. Patrick’s Card Party, March 22, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church cafeteria, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, door prizes, sandwiches, snack table; bring board games or play cards; $4 admission; table reservations (812) 615-0226 or (812) 768-6033; open to everyone; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
Dinners
St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, March 8, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 600 Herndon Dr., Evansville; fried and baked chicken and ham dinners, 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 22, tickets available beginning 10:30 a.m., serving 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in air conditioned dining room; $8/adults, $4/children age 12 and under; carry-out available; country store and crafts.
Fish Fries
Holy Redeemer, Evansville, March 6 and March 20, 5-7 p.m., school cafeteria; serving baked or fried fish, slaw, baked beans, Ger-man potato salad, macaroni and cheese, corn coblet, cheesy biscuits, dessert, beverage for $9; children’s menu serving cheese pizza or half fish, one side, applesauce, dessert, beverage for $4.50/children five to 10 years old, children four and under eat free; drive-through and carry out available; tickets purchased prior to Fridays are discounted, call the parish office at (812) 424-8344.
Nativity, Evansville, every Fri-day during Lent through April 3, 4:30-7 p.m.; serving fried or baked catfish fillet and cod, salad, vegetables, cheese biscuits, dessert, beverage; chicken tenders available; $8.50/adults, $4/children under 10; carry out available.
St. Matthew, Mount Vernon, March 6 and March 20, 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. Nicholas, Santa Claus, 4-7 p.m. CST, St. Nicholas Church lower level; March 6; serving grilled salmon, red potatoes, salad, roll, beverage, dessert; March 13 ;serv-ing cod filets or grilled salmon, augratin potatoes, green beans, bread, beverage, dessert $9.50/plate; kids meal includes cheese pizza, chips, beverage, dessert, $4/person; carry out available.
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 under; carryout available.
Resurrection, Evansville, March 13, 5-7 p.m. school cafeteria; serving fried fish fillet, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, Cole slaw, bread, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $4.50/children ages four to 10, children 3 and under eat free; pizza available for children; carry out available 5-7 p.m.
Holy Family, Jasper, March 13, 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.
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.
St. Peter Celestine, Celestine, March 20, begins at 4:30 p.m.; serving catfish, German fries, slaw, bread; $8/plate; dine in or drive through.
St. Joseph, Dale, March 20, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Joseph parish center; $8/adult meal includes four cheese or potato enchiladas with refried beans and rice or with cheese dip and chips; $4/kid’s meal includes two enchiladas, refried beans and rice or grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly, applesauce, chips, beverage; $4/flan, $2/cheese dip.
St. James, Haubstadt Fish Dinner, March 20, 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.
Spring Jonah Fish Fry, March 27, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Philip Neri Church social room, Bicknell; serving Jonah fish, slaw, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, bread, beverage, dessert; $8/adults, $4/children under 12; carry out available across the street from the church in the small building.
Fundraisers
Holy Cross Texas Hold’Em Tour-nament, March 7, seating 5:30-6:30 p.m., play begins at 7 p.m., Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $50 buy-in based on 100 players; for more information call (812) 753-3548.
Big Bingo Spectacular, March 15, The Centre, Evansville; doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m., big bingo and auction begins 6 p.m.; ticket includes dinner, beverages, Big Bingo Game cards, 20 big bingo games with pots up to $1,000; tickets, $60/person, $50/age 65 and over, tables of 8/$400; for more information or tickets call (812) 474-2943, ext. 300; proceeds benefit the students of Mater Dei and Memorial high schools.
Ninth Annual St. Matthew School Benefit Auction, April 4, 5-9:30 p.m. Posey County Commun-ity Center; this year’s theme is Wild, Wild West; $25/person includes buffet catered meal, drinks, dessert; evening includes silent and live auction.
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.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Stations of the Cross, St. Theresa, Evansville; Wednesdays, 6 p.m. beginning March 4.
Stations of the Cross Services, March 6, 6:30 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; prayers will reflect contemporary examples that reflect Christ’s way of the cross.
Lenten Soup Supper, St. Martin, Chrisney, March 11, 6:30 p.m., soup will be served and Gretchen Arm-strong will speak about the Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice; for further information call the parish office at (812) 649-4811.
Stations of the Cross, St. John, Daylight, March 13, 6:30 p.m.; no Mass due to fish fry.
South Spencer County Men’s Lenten Breakfast, March 28, 6 a.m., St. Bernard gym, Rockport; hosted by St. Bernard Church, Rockport; no charge.
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.
Retreat
Centering Prayer Retreat for Beginners, March 20-22, Mount Saint Joseph Conference and Re-treat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; retreat will provide an overview and introduction to the method of Centering Prayer and an opportunity to experience it in a group setting; fee $175/person includes two nights’ accommodations, retreat, meals; $120/commuters; for more information contact Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0200, ext. 413.
Vocation Exploration
Benedictine Life Weekend, March 20-22, Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; open to single Catholic women, ages 18 to 40 discerning religious life; share in the prayer and community life of the Sisters of St. Benedict as well as hear input on the theme The Spirit of the Rule of Benedict; no charge; contact Sister Agnes Marie Dauby or Sister Michelle Cath-erine Sinkhorn (800) 734-9999; e-mail at vocation@thedome.org; for information about the vocation pro-gram see http://www.thedome.org.
Ursuline Way of Life Weekend, March 20, 7:30 p.m.-March 22, 1 p.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; open to single Cath-olic women; experience a time to pray, relax, reflect and learn about St. Angela Merici, the founder of the Ursulines; contact Ursuline Sister Alicia Coomes at (270) 229-4103, ext. 214 or acoomes@maplemount.org.
Come and See Weekend, March 21-22, St. Francis, Oldenburg, In.; open to single, Catholic women 18 years and older interested in learning more about Franciscan religious life; no charge; for more information or to register contact Franciscan Sister Joan Miller at (812) 933-6462 or by e-mail at joanm@oldenburg-osf.com.
Youth
Mother/Daughter Program, March 8, 1-4 p.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; open to 9-12 year old girls and their mothers; purpose is to provide an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up and to establish a foundation for continued communication between mothers and daughters; $20/family, seating is limited; for more in-formation or registration information call Emily Snipes at Cath-olic Charities at (812) 423-5456; registration forms available at www.charitiesevv.org.
Spring Vacation Fitness/Fun Day Camp, March 25-27, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., SOUL Empowerment, 617 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville; open to children between five and 13 years of age; exercise programs, games, field trips; breakfast, lunch, mid-afternoon snacks served; minimum $10 donation for one child, $20 donation covers immediate family; for more information call Atlas Allen at (812) 424-0563, (812) 459-4847 or Tom Pore at (812) 424-9261, ext. 13; pick up registration forms at S.O.U.L. Empowerment or download on-line at www.soul-empowerment.org; forms must be received by March 18.