November 20, 2009
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General Interest
Night of Prayer for the Needs of our Community, Nov. 22, 6 p.m., St. Mary, Evansville; night of ecumenical prayer and reflection for all those struggling as a result of tough economic times, unemployment, inadequate healthcare, housing crisis; hosted by the Downtown Ministers Assoc.; everyone welcome.
Ferdinand Christkindlmarkt, Nov. 20-22, Nov. 21 and 22 tours of Monastery Immaculate Conception at 1, 2 and 3 p.m.; “Christmas in the Crypt” artwork displays and sales, music and baked goods; For Heaven’s Sake gift shop open with Christmas items, specialty cookies from Simply Divine Bakery; for more information call (812) 367-1411 or visit www.thedome.org..
St. Nick Bazaar and Cookie Walk, Dec. 5, 8 a.m-7 p.m. and Dec. 6, 8 a.m.-noon, Precious Blood school gym, Jasper; bazaar will feature a “Cookie Walk” where homemade cookies can be purchased by the pound; also homemade rolls, pies, baked goods, noodles, jellies, turnip kraut, horseradish, craft items and Christmas decorations will be for sale.
Memorial High School Christ-mas Concert, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Mem-orial High School auditorium, Evansville; concert features high school band, choir, orchestra; free admission; everyone welcome.
John Angotti Concert, Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m., St. John the Baptist Church, Newburgh; tickets $10 each from parish office or by sending ticket request with check payable to St. John Church to Mike Killebrew, St. John the Baptist Church, 625 Frame Rd., Newburgh, IN 47630; e-mail request to mkillebrew@evansville-diocese.org.
Guadalupe Celebrations, Dec. 11, 10:30 p.m. Mariachis followed by liturgy at 11 p.m. and Mariachis and refreshments 12-12:30, St. Joseph, Jasper; Dec. 12, 4 p.m. bilingual liturgy followed by meal in parish center, St. Joseph, Dale; Dec. 12, 5 p.m. Mass with Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger followed by meal, Nativity, Evansville; Dec. 12, 6:40 p.m. procession beginning at Gua-dalupe Center to St. Mary, Hun-tingburg for 7 p.m. Spanish liturgy followed by refreshments; Dec. 13, Mañanitas, 6:45 a.m., bilingual liturgy 7:30 a.m. followed by breakfast, Our Lady of Hope, Washington.
Steve Ray to Speak, Feb. 13 and 14, St. Peter, Montgomery; Saturday, 6:30-7:15 p.m. meet Steve Ray, 7:30-9 p.m. presentation From Baptist to Catholic; Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. presentation Virtual Tour of the Life of St. Paul; for more information call (812) 486-7202 or (812) 486-3149; visit www.CatholicConvert.com.
Tridentine Latin Mass, third Sunday of each month, 12:15 p.m., Holy Trinity, Evansville; traditional Gregorian Chant, sung High Mass; Latin-English missals provided.
Advent Reconciliations/Activities
Advent/Christmas Concert, Nov. 22, 3 p.m., Monastery Immaculate Conception Church, Ferdinand; concert by the sisters’ chorus and handbell choir; everyone welcome.
Lessons and Carols 2009: An Advent Celebration, Dec. 2, 7 p.m. (prelude begins at 6:45 p.m.), St. Mary, Evansville; join the St. Mary Choir, Octet and Symphonia for a night of music and stories that celebrate the season of Advent; no fee; reception will follow; childcare available, everyone welcome; for more information contact Paul at (812) 425-1577.
Advent Customs Family Faith Formation, Dec. 5, 2 p.m., St. Mein-rad Seminary, St. Meinrad; learn more about the Advent wreath, Las Posadas, St. Nicholas; day will end with an enactment of Las Posadas including a shared meal; call the Guadalupe Center by Dec. 1 at (812) 683-5212 to register.
Advent Day of Prayer, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mount Saint Joseph Retreat Center, Maple Mount, Ky.; day will be led by Msgr. Bernard Powers; $10/person includes lunch; to register contact Kathy McCarty at (270) 229-0200, ext. 413 or my e-mail at kathy.mccarty@maplemount.org.
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Advent Penance Service, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.
St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County Advent Communal Penance Services, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.; Dec. 18, 11 a.m.
Las Posadas, beginning Dec. 16 Las Posadas will be held from house to house until Christmas at St. Mary, Huntingburg and St. Joseph, Dale; for times and more information contact the Guadalupe Center at (812) 683-5212.
Our Lady of Hope Parish Posada, beginning 3 p.m., Washington Middle School gym, Washington; 3:30 p.m. bilingual Mass, Our Lady of Hope, Washington followed by refreshments.
Class
Bilingual Classes in Washington, Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Washington Catholic Community Parish office, Washington; no fee but donations are accepted; to register call the Guadalupe Center at (812) 683-5212.
College Faith Life
Wednesday Evening Mass, every Wednesday, Neu Chapel, University of Evansville; 9 p.m. opportunity for reconciliation and rosary before 9:30 p.m. Mass; Dec. 2, Father Alex Zenthoefer, Dec. 9, Father John Sasse; call Michael Roesch at (812) 477-6446 for more information.
Sunday Masses, UE Newman Center Sunday Mass at 1 p.m., Neu Chapel, University of Evansville: Dec. 6, Father John Sasse; Dec. 13, Father Alex Zenthoefer.
Immaculate Conception Mass, Dec. 8, 9:30 p.m.; Neu Chapel, Uni-versity of Evansville; Holy Day of Obligation.
Dinner
St. Theresa Sunday Dinner, no December Sunday dinner; next dinner will be Jan. 10, 2010.
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Opryland Country Christmas, Dec. 10 8 a.m.-Dec. 11, 6 p.m.; base package includes transportation, overnight accommodations at Opryland Hotel, Louise Mandrell’s “Joy to the World” Traditional Holiday Dinner and Show, Ice — “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “Treasurers for the Holiday” craft show, Hall of Trees, VIP coupon book valued at more than $250; call (877) 389-1002 for reservations; mention that you are joining the St. Mary’s PrimeWise trip.
Fundraisers
Ready to Bake “Raw” Dressing, Dumpling and Cranberry Relish Sale, Nov. 21, 7-11 a.m., St. Theresa cafeteria, Evansville; dressing, $3.75/qt., $7.25/half gallon, $14.25/gallon; dumplings, $4/quart bag (approx. one pound); cranberry relish, $5/pint; no presales, first come first served; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.
Raw Dressing Sale, pick up Nov. 21, 8 a.m.-noon, St. Wendel School, St. Wendel; to place an order call (812) 963-5637; sponsored by the St. Wendel Ladies Club.
Holy Redeemer Nut Fundraiser, selling and available for pickup after all Masses on Nov. 21 and 22; selling pecans, cashews, English walnuts, black walnuts, sliced and whole almonds; to place an order call Ann Burdette at (812) 437-9950.
Holiday Wreath Sale, twenty-four inch live handmade Fraser Fir wreaths; $25 each; orders taken through Nov. 22 by calling (812) 589-3886; pick-up Dec. 5 after 4:30 p.m. Mass or Dec. 6 after 6, 8:30 10:30 a.m. Masses, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; proceeds to benefit 2010 diocesan pilgrimage to Rome.
St. Boniface Annual Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Boniface school gym, Evansville; activities for kids, silent auction, basket raffle, Chinese Auction, Santa’s Sweet Shoppe, Christmas Gift Boutique; rummage sale of Christmas items; lunch including soup, hamburgers and hotdogs served in cafeteria.
Christmas Bazaar, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Frances Xavier cafeteria, Poseyville; Mr. and Mrs. Santa will visit from 2-3 p.m. for pictures, $3; food items available for purchase; vendors include Avon, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware, Usborne Books, Guilty Pleasure, May Kay; crafts, jewelry, scrapbooking, baked goods, jams and jellies; contact Jeri at (812) 851-3425 for more information; hosted by and proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.
Madrigal Dinner, Dec. 10 and 11, gather at 6:30 p.m., feast at 7 p.m., Catholic Center, Evansville; enjoy a Christmas feast in Renaissance style while being serenaded by Mater Dei instrumentalists, actors and vocalists; $25/person; for reservations call Mater Dei High School at (812) 426-2258, reservation deadline is Dec. 3; sponsored by Mater Dei Music Department with proceeds to benefit the Mater Dei High School Music Program.
Harlem Globetrotters, Jan. 15, 7:30 p.m., Roberts Stadium, Evansville; $27 ticket plus $2 handling fee per order; for more information or to order tickets call (812) 476-4973, order deadline Dec. 11; Memorial High School Concert Choir will sing the national anthem; a portion of each ticket purchase will go directly to the choir.
Mater Dei Marching Band Raffle, drawing Dec. 18 during basketball game; 40-inch Toshiba TV first prize, Panasonic Blue-Ray Disc Player second prize, Garmin GPS third prize; tickets $5/each, 3/$10; for tickets or more information contact Joe Berendes at (812) 963-1985 or e-mail berendes@att.net.
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.
Christmas Tree, Wreath and Tree Stand Sale, Sacred Heart, Evansville; Frasier Firs, balsams, Douglas Firs; sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 399 and Venture Crew 399.
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.
Spiritual Growth
Parish Mission, St. Mary, Sullivan, Nov. 22-25, 7 p.m. each night; mission presented by Father Joseph Butz; topics include Holy Bible, God’s Love for Us, Reconciliation, Eucharist; babysitting available, call ahead; for more information call (812) 268-4088.
Holy Cross and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Mission, Nov. 22-24, 7 p.m. each evening, Holy Cross Church, Fort Branch; Father Daniel J. Mahan will present Stewardship as a Way of Life — a Spirituality for Busy People; Sunday evening session will conclude with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed by a parish social; Monday evening will conclude with the opportunity for confession; Tuesday evening will conclude with the opportunity for an individual bless-ing; for more information call (812) 753-3458.
Parish Mission at St. Joseph, Jasper, Dec. 6 following 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass, Dec. 7 and 8 following the 6:30 p.m. Mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Dec. 9 6:30 p.m.; Benedictine Father Denis Robinson will present Getting Christ Back in Christmas; for more information call (812) 482-1805.