October 23, 2009
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General Interest
Rockin’ the Journey, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., St. Mary, Evansville; night of contemporary praise and worship featuring the music of Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Mercy Me, U2; free admission; reception following; for more information call Paul Schutz at (812) 425-1577 or e-mail pschutz@stmaryevansville.org; presented by music ministers of St. Mary and St. Anthony Churches, Evansville.
Pancake Breakfast, Nov. 1, 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.
All Souls Day Remembrance, Nov. 1, St. Rupert, Red Brush; Mass 9 a.m. followed by a procession and prayers around the cemetery, inside if raining; covered dish dinner will follow beginning at 11 a.m., drink provided; games and country store; for information call Anne Nord at (812) 858-5136.
St. John Vianney Perpetual Adoration Chapel to Open, Nov. 1, Holy Redeemer, Evansville; 11:30 a.m. Mass followed by Eucharistic Procession to chapel and reception; request information to sign-up for Adoration Hour at St.JVadoration@gmail.com or call (812) 424-8344, ext. 360; everyone welcome.
Evansville Oblates of St. Meinrad Archabbey Meeting, Nov. 1, 2 p.m., Holy Family Room, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; for more information call (812) 431-1505.
End of Life Issues: Session II, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper, discussion on moral issues encountered when a loved one is dying and the teachings of the Catholic Church; topics include hydration and nutrition, euthanasia, controlling pain, organ transplants, ordinary and extraordinary means of preserving life; for more information call the parish center at (812) 482-1805.
Spinning Gathering, Nov. 14, 10 a.m., Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Ky.; Arts at the Mount quarterly gathering of spinners, knitters, crocheters; lunch available for $10; to register contact Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0200, ext. 413 or e-mail kmccarty@maplemouont.org.
It’s a Wonderful Life, Dec. 2, Derby Dinner Playhouse, Clarks-ville, Ind.; $68/person includes transportation, doughnuts and coffee, buffet, play; reservations with payment due by Nov. 25; call Deacon Joe Stofleth with questions or to make a reservation at (812) 425-1577 or (812) 453-3048; everyone welcome; seating is limited; hosted by St. Mary Trekkers.
Mother to Mother Group, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meeting for mothers with children of all ages; meetings feature a variety of spiritual and practical topics; play dates and Mom’s Nights Out are also offered; babysitting is provided; for more information contact Lisa Bindley at (812) 842-2413.
Prayer Hour for Peace, first Friday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Con-ception Church, Ferdinand; spend time in quiet prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; call (812) 367-1411 for more information.
Mass and Rosary, first Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 8746 before monthly business meeting; everyone welcome
Classes
Medic First Aid Refresher, Oct. 28 and 30, 9 a.m.-noon, Southside Office, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care, designed for use in the business/industrial setting; class size limited; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
College Faith Life
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Nov. 1, Father Chris Forler; Nov. 8 Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger (Homecoming, 9 a.m.); Nov. 15, Father Tony Ernst; Nov. 22, Father Dusty Burns; Nov. 29, no Mass on campus.
Wednesday Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Nov. 4, Father Alex Zenthoefer; Nov. 11, Father John Sasse; Nov. 18 Father Dusty Burns; Nov. 25 no Mass on campus; call Michael Roesch at (812) 477-6446 for more information.
Dinners
Right to Life Soup Supper, Nov. 3, 4-6:30 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul cafeteria, Haubstadt; serving homemade chicken noodle and chili soups, desserts, drinks; eat in or bring containers for carry out; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County; sponsored by Sts. Peter and Paul Pro-Life Committee.
Harvest Fest Dinner, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph cafeteria, Vanderburgh County; buffet-style fried chicken and turkey roast dinners with all the trimmings, $8/adult, $4/children 12 and under; carry out available.
Dinner Dance
Knights of St. John Dinner/Dance, Oct. 31, dinner served 6:30 p.m., dancing begins at 7:30 p.m., Knights of St. John Hall, Haubstadt; music by Daugherty Brothers; for more information or reservations call (812) 768-6755 or (812) 768-6767.
55+
St. James, Haubstadt Seniors Christmas Trip, Dec. 16, Derby Dinner Theater, Clarksville, Ind.; see It’s a Wonderful Life; $59/person; for more information or reservations call Norma at (812) 867-3036; reservation deadline is Nov. 16; limited number of tickets available..
Fundraisers
Signature Homestyles Show Open House, Oct. 25, 2-5 p.m., St. Joseph School meeting room, Van-derburgh, County; stylish and versatile organizing and decorating essentials for your home; refreshments; proceeds to benefit Mary Mother of God Mission in Vladi-vostok, Russia; for more information contact Jane Scheller at (812) 963-3047.
Haunted High II Terror on Main Street, open Friday and Saturday evenings through Oct. 31, 7-11 p.m., 607 East Main Street, Washington; new location, new rooms, fog, strobe lights, illusions, extreme event; admission $10/person, no children under seven admitted; lights-on tours available $2 each night from 6-7 p.m.; group reservations call Allan Brown at (812) 610-0042; sponsored by Washington Catholic School.
2010 Art Calendars on Sale, calendars featuring paintings of Father Hilary Vieck; $12 each plus $2 postage; to order by phone call St. Peter, Linton parish office at (812) 847-7821 or by e-mail to roachfranklin@att.net; all proceeds go to the Linton Community Food Pantry; make checks payable to Linton Community Food Pantry.
Raw Dressing Sale, $12/gallon; order deadline Nov. 1; for more information or to place an order call Missy Rexing at (812) 867-0221; proceeds to benefit St. James School.
Holy Spirit, Evansville Bingo, every Thursday and Saturday night; doors open 5 p.m., regular bingo starts 6:30 p.m.
Pilgrimage
Monte Cassino Pilgrimages, Oct. 25, Benedictine Father Vincent Tobin, They Have No Wine: Jesus Sees Through Mary’s Eyes; services begin at 2 p.m. CDT with an opening hymn and a short sermon followed by a rosary procession and conclude with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn.
Retreats
Legion of Mary Annual Retreat, Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Sarto Retreat House, Evansville; retreat master for this annual silent retreat will be Mercy Father George McInnis who will conduct the retreat on the topics, The Year of the Priest and The Blessed Virgin Mary; retreat includes daily Mass, conferences, opportunities for reflection, adoration; $96/person early bird registration before Oct. 15; daily rates available; for more information or to register call Mary Helen Laval at (812) 476-3511.
Sixth Annual Venturing Retreat, Nov.13-15, Old Ben Scout Reservation, Winslow; in association with the girl scouts; for registration information contact Jack Martin at (812) 471-1334, e-mail jackmartin@wow-way.com or Dick Lange at (812) 367-2563, e-mail dlange@fullnet.com.
Social
October 25, Sunday, St. Peter Celestine, Celestine, fried chicken, sausage or hamburger dinners served starting at 10:30 a.m., handmade quilt raffle, grand raffle, bingo, beef and ham shoot starting.
Spiritual Growth
Parish Mission, St. Mary, Evansville, Oct. 24, 4 p.m., Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Oct. 26 and 27, 7 p.m., St. Mary, Evansville; Called to Justice presented by Jesuit Father J. Glenn Murray; everyone welcome.
Spot Shoots
St. Agnes Spot Shoots, November 1, 8, 15, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., historic Dogtown Tavern, 6201 Old Henderson Rd., Evansville; meat or cash prizes; cash, prizes and gun raffles; food and drink; sponsored by St. Agnes Men’s Club.
St. James Church, Haubstadt, November 1, shooting 10:30 a.m. until dark; prizes include ham, sausage, pork chops and cash; stock guns only, 12, 16, 20 gauge shells furnished; turkey or roast beef buffet dinner served starting at 10:30 a.m. in handicapped accessible Madden Hall; also bingo, baked goods, adult/children auction, country sausage, crafts, games, handmade quilt raffle, lunch stand.
Support Groups
Divorce Recovery Support Group, meets every Tuesday, 6:45 p.m., North Haven General Baptist Church, Evansville; sponsored by Community Marriage Builders, contact Christa Klauss (812) 425-1625.
Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Methodist Temple, Linc-oln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); (812) 426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health Amer-ica.
Vocation Exploration
Choices of the Heart Retreat, Nov. 6-8, Mater Dei Provincialate, Evansville; Catholic women between 18 and 40 years of age are invited to participate in a discernment retreat; learn more about the prayer, community and ministry of the Daughters of Charity; $50 fee; for more information call (812) 963-7563 or e-mail Theresa.Sullivan@doc-ecp.org.