August 28, 2009
Worth Mentioning
Be married and stay engaged
Jim Healy promises to offer couples a way to deepen their friendship and commitment, enjoy some time away and remember God’s place in marriage. Healy will speak at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, on Saturday, Sept. 12. Contact the parish office for fees and information, (812) 459-3369.
Historian to sign books
Franciscan Sister Annette Langenderfer, who formerly ministered at St. Theresa Church in Evansville, will return to St. Theresa on the weekend of Sept. 19 and 20 to sign copies of her book, “Little Less Than the Angels — Psalm 8.”
The book is an account of the work of the Franciscan Sisters from Tiffin, Ohio, in the diocese of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico.
Churches to build homes
The Unity Build is a collaboration among 11 area churches working to promote unity among faiths. The build will begin on Sept. 12 and will end on Sept. 26. Habitat will need volunteers on Mondays through Saturdays during this period. Two shifts are available, 7 to 11 a.m. and noon to 3 p.m.
To volunteer, visit www.evansvillehabitat.org and click on Volunteer in the left column. Then, click on Volunteer Now.
For more information, contact Lydia Johnson, community relations director, at (812) 423-5623.
Habitat ranked high
Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has been ranked 23rd among 1,050 U.S. affiliates in house production. In 2008, Habitat built 31 homes thanks to donors, sponsors, volunteers and families.
Saints, sinners and a celebrity
Sacred Heart Church in Vincennes is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with a special Mass on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. EDT.
“For the past 100 years, Sacred Heart parish has been a place for saints, sinners and at least one celebrity (Red Skelton),” said Father Jason Gries, pastor.
Caskets at the fair
Abbey Caskets, a work of St. Meinrad Archabbey, is exhibiting its wooden caskets and cremation urns at the Kentucky State Fair.
The fair runs through August 30 at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Louisville.
Abbey Caskets, located in Booth 31 in the south wing of Expo Hall, is featuring its handcrafted wooden caskets and cremation urns, which are produced in southern Indiana from native hardwoods, including oak, poplar, cherry and walnut.
Next week in the Message
People of Faith is a new feature in a familiar frame, appearing on the first Friday of every month. Steve Halbig, writing for the Message, will ask a series of questions of people of the diocese — some who have reached the “age of wisdom” and some who are younger. All will share stories of their faith.
Featured on Sept. 4 will be Betty Ann and Tom Titzer, members of St. Theresa Church in Evansville.
Why Catholic health care matters
The Catholic Church is one of the largest health care providers in the United States. It’s therefore a credible voice and a significant player in the debate surrounding health care reform and the many Americans who will be affected by it.
Here’s a snapshot of the size and scope in one year of Catholic health care in the U.S.
- More than 16.9 million emergency room visits
- More than 92.7 million outpatient visits
- 5,542,314 Admissions