October 2, 2009
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General Interest
Southwest Indiana Life Chain, Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m. food and rally, parking lot of Brinker’s Jewelers, Green River Rd., Evansville; 1:30-2:30 p.m. one-hour peaceful statement against abortion along Green River Rd.; for more information call (812) 474-3195 or visit www.evansvilleforlife.com.
Survivor of the Lost Generation, Oct. 4, 6:30-7:15 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; Traci Matheu, speaker and author, will tell the re-conversion story of herself and her family; babysitting available by calling Pam at (812) 482-1805; sponsored by Jasper K of C Council 1584.
Benedictine Oblates Meeting, Oct. 4, 2 p.m., Holy Family Room, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; Benedictine Father Meinrad Brune will explain the Oblate program and answer questions; for more information call (812) 858-3586.
America Needs Fatima, Oct. 10, noon, southwest parking lot of Roberts Stadium, Evansville; rosary and prayer; sponsored by the Legion of Mary at St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville.
Rosary Rally, Oct. 10, noon, TLC Restaurant parking lot, 3117 First Ave., Evansville; rally to ask Mary’s intercession for individual and world needs; for more information call Donna Scheller at (812) 422-3797.
American Needs Fatima Public Rosary Walk, Oct. 10, noon, St. Joseph Parish Center, Dale; walk or sit in prayer for peace.
Catholic Jeopardy, Oct. 11 and 18, 10 a.m. English version, 1:30 p.m. Spanish version; meeting room behind altar, Nativity, Evansville; answers to questions about all aspects of the Catholic Church; refreshments served.
All Night Eucharistic Vigil, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.-Oct. 13, 8 a.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; vigil to celebrate Fatima Anniversary will include exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, teaching on How to Make a Holy Hour by Father John Sasse, confessions.
Kordes Center Programs in October, Kordes Center, Ferdinand; Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., learn and practice Compassionate Healing, $145/
person, registration deadline Oct. 8; Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Reflections on the Mysteries of the Rosary part of the Saturday Morning at the Dome series, $40/person includes light lunch, registration deadline is Oct. 14; 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.
My Mother Marie Book Signing and Sale, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m., West Branch Library, Franklin St., Evansville; book written by St. Agnes parishioner Patti Grannan presents the story of her family and focuses on her mother during The Great Flood of 1937, The Great Depression, World War II and the history of the Catholic families and how they dealt with the struggles
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, St. Boniface, Evansville; grotto under St. Boniface Church will be open Sundays in October from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; grotto is concrete with stucco effect, altar is constructed of marble imported from France, life-size statues of Mary and Bernadette and trickling water suggestive of the spring at Lourdes; everyone is welcome.
Classes/Workshop
Married Couples’ Workshop, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. first session, St. Mary, Evansville; I Love You More Today Than Yesterday, But Not As Much As Tomorrow presented by Sheri Denton from the work of Michele Weiner-Davis on marital communications; continental breakfast and lunch provided; day concludes at 2:30 p.m.; no cost but seating is limited; for more information contact Deacon Joe Stofleth at (812) 425-1577 or by e-mail at jstofleth@evansville-diocese.org.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Oct. 4, Father Bernie Etienne; Oct. 11, Fall Break-no Mass; Oct. 18, Fa-ther Tony Ernst; Oct. 25, Benedictine Father Anthony Vinson.
Wednesday Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Oct. 7 Father Alex Zenthoefer; Oct. 14, Father John Sasse; Oct. 21, Father Dusty Burns; Oct. 28, Father Chris Forler; call Michael Roesch at (812) 477-6446 for more information.
Cursillo
Men’s Cursillo Weekend, Oct. 8-11; for information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com or call Joe or Ruth Thompson at (812) 423-3537.
Women’s Cursillo Weekend, Nov. 5-8; for more information visit www.evansvillecursillo.com.
Dinners
Holy Cross Family Style All You Can Eat Chicken Dinner, Oct. 4, serving 10:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Holy Cross School cafeteria, Fort Branch; $8.50/adults, $4/children; carry out available.
All You Can Eat Chicken and Dumpling Dinner, Oct. 9, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Clement, Boonville; serving chicken and dumplings, au gratin potatoes, corn, green beans, muffin, slaw, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $4/children 12 and under.
St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, Oct. 11, 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.
Fundraisers
Big Rummage Sale, Oct. 3, 7 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Joseph Gym, 607 E. Iowa St., Evansville; household items, furniture, clothes, health and fitness equipment, baby items; $1 bag sale from 1-2 p.m.
Pancake Breakfast, Oct. 4, serving begins after 7:30 a.m. Mass until 10 a.m., Good Shepherd school cafeteria, Evansville; serving pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, beverage; $6/adults, $3/children 10 years and younger; hosted by Boy Scout Troop 362.
Annual Rummage Sale, Oct. 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 10, 8 a.m.-noon, Nativity, Evansville; household items, furniture, clothing; sponsored by the Women’s Club.
Chili Cook Off, Oct. 16, 6 p.m., Holy Spirit, Evansville; to enter team for contest call parish office at (812) 477-1738, cash prizes and trophies; $7/person admission price includes ticket for bowl of favorite chili, hot dog, Fritos, dessert, beverage; cash bar available; live and silent auctions, music and dancing; must be 21 to attend.
Oktoberfest, Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; serving thick pork chop dinner, $100/table of eight, $15/person; must be 21 to enter; to reserve your tickets call (812) 425-3369; proceeds to benefit annual fund campaign.
Good Shepherd, Evansville Bin-go, every Sunday and Tuesday night; doors open 4:30 p.m., packets bought at the door start at 6:30 p.m.
Retreat
Lectio Divina Retreat, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.-Oct. 10, 3:30 p.m., Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand; learn the ancient Christian method of praying the Scriptures; for beginners and experienced persons; to register or for more information call (800) 880-2777 or (812) 367-2777.
Socials
October 4, Sunday, St. Raphael, Dubois, chicken and roast beef dinners with famous dressing served family style 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in air-conditioned cafeteria, carry out available; country store, bingo, children’s games, large raffle, ham shoot at noon, splatterboards, Show-down Poker.
October 4, Sunday, St. Martin, Chrisney, grounds open 11 a.m-5 p.m.; serving Norb’s Famous Soup, Larry’s BBQ pork chop dinners; bingo, Chinese auction, silent auction, big raffle.
October 11, Sunday, St. Anthony, St. Anthony, grilled pork chop and chicken dinners at St. Anthony Community Center beginning 10:30 a.m.; hamburgers, desserts, cash riffle, quilt raffle, themed baskets, kids’ games.
October 17, Saturday, St. Joseph, Dale, centennial celebration 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; grilled pork chop or chicken dinners; enchiladas, rice, sopapias; 5K run, children’s games, peddle pull competition.
Spiritual Growth
First Saturday Devotion, Oct. 3, Joseph Ubelhor Farm (Ubelhor Ridge), Bristow, Ind.; day includes walking rosary 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m., pitch-in lunch at noon, presentation by Father George McInnis Under Your Protection 1 p.m.; no admission fee; information call Don Gatwood (812) 357-2384 by e-mail at gatwood@psci.net.
Parish Mission at St. Bernard, Rockport and St. Martin, Chrisney, 6:30 p.m. each night; Oct. 11, 13 and 15, St. Bernard Church, Oct. 12 and 14, St. Martin Church; mission titled Come Follow Me with different theme, symbol and topics each night on the Sacraments; refreshments served; babysitting and transportation available by calling (812) 649-4811 in advance.
Charismatic Conference, Oct. 17, registration 8 a.m., Habig Center, Jasper; Benedictine Father Mueller will be the presenter; for information and registration forms call John Bennett at (812) 544-2239 or Charles Mendel at (812) 482-7502 or visit www.psci.net/blitzen/ for registration form.
Vocation Exploration
Come and See Weekend, Oct. 3-4, St. Francis, Oldenburg, In.; open to single, Catholic women 18-45 interested in learning more about Franciscan religious life; no charge; for more information or to register contact Franciscan Sister Joan Miller at (812) 455-9348 or by e-mail at joanm@olden-burgosf.com.
Come and See Weekend, Oct. 16-18, Monastery Immaculate Con-ception, 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, no charge; contact Sister Agnes Marie Dauby or Sister Michelle Catherine Sink-horn (800) 734-9999; e-mail at vocation@thedome.org; for information about the vocation program see http://www.vocation@the-dome.org.
Youth
Radius Initial Meeting, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m., Team Service, Inc, 1511 E. Diamond Ave., Evansville; Radius aka GS is open to high school students who want to take life seriously, who are interested in faith, who desire to live with the awareness that they are made for something more and who want to ask questions; for more information e-mail azenthoefer@evansville-diocese.org.
Teen Driving Academy, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; free community-based program for new teen drivers and their parents; responsible driving, dealing with distractions, crash scene aftermath, car talk, “Drunk Driving Simulator,” scavenger hunt; lunch provided; registration required by calling (812) 485-6827; sponsored by St. Mary’s and Mill’s Body Shop.