March 19, 2010
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General Interest
Diocesan Choir Rehearsal for Chrism Mass, March 21 and March 28, 2-4 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; singers from all parishes are invited; the Chrism Mass will be celebrated March 30, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral; for more information contact Jeremy Korba at (812) 589-3886 or by e-mail at jkorba@evdio.org .
Legion of Mary ACIES Ceremony, March 21, 2 p.m., St. Mary, Evansville; annual rededication includes rosary, homily, Legion promise, benediction; reception following in St. Mary’s Rager Hall, both church and hall are handicapped accessible; everyone is invited.
Annual Rogation Service, March 25, 6:30 p.m., Mary, Help of Christ-ians, Mariah Hill; 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 Mary, Help of Christians at (812) 937-4326.
Chrism Mass, March 30, 5:30 p.m., St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; solemn blessing by Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger of oils that are used in administering the Sacraments; diocesan celebration open to everyone.
Divine Mercy Service, April 11, confessions 2-3 p.m., service 3-4 p.m., St. Joseph, Jasper; teaching will be given by Father John Sasse.
Card Parties
Annual St. Patrick’s Family Game-Card Party, March 21, 1 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul Church cafeteria, Haubstadt; Chinese auction, door prizes, sandwiches, chip, beverage; bring board games or play cards; admission $4/person, $10/family; reservations (812) 677-0085 or (812) 768-6456; proceeds to benefit Right to Life of Gibson County.
Daughters of Isabella Jasper Circle 140, March 24, doors open 6 p.m., Jasper Moose Lodge 1175, Jasper; coffee and desserts will be furnished; admission $2/person; call Kathy Schneider at (812) 482-2994 for reservations; rescheduled due to weather.
Classes/Workshop
Centering Prayer: Introductory Workshop, March 27, 9 a.m. check in, workshop 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; explanation of guidelines for Centering Prayer and practice method; $60/person due by Nov. 4; for more information call (800) 880-2777, (812) 367-1411, ext. 2915 or visit www.thedome.org/programs.
Dinners
St. John, Daylight Family Style Chicken and Ham Dinner, March 21, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; serving fried chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, chicken and dumplings, slaw, green beans, corn, bread, dessert, beverage; $8/adults, $4/children age 12 and under; carry-out available; baked good and crafts available.
Fish Fries
St. Wendel Knights of St. John, March 19, 5-7 p.m., Knights of St. John’s Home, St. Wendel; serving fried cod, potato salad, slaw, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, corn bread, beverage; carry out available.
Sixth Annual Good Shepherd of the Hills K of C Council 13623 Fish Fry and Shooting Match, March 26, 6:30 p.m., Celestine Community Club, Celestine; serving fish dinners and desserts; closed shooting match at 8 p.m.; for more information call (812) 389-2667
Spring Jonah Fish Fry, March 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Philip Neri, Bicknell; serving Jonah fish, slaw, potato salad, baked beans, applesauce, beverage, dessert; $8/adults, $4/children under 12; carry out available across from church in the Fish Shack.
St. Joseph, Dale, March 26, 4:30-7 p.m.; serving fish, hash brown casserole, corn, slaw, roll; children’s menu includes fish or peanut butter and jelly and chips; $8/adult, $4/children
Holy Redeemer, Evansville, March 26, 5-7 p.m., school cafeteria; serving baked or fried fish, slaw, baked beans, German potato salad, macaroni and cheese, corn coblet, cheesy biscuits, dessert, beverage; $9/adults, $4.50/children; tickets purchased prior to Fridays are discounted, call the parish office at (812) 424-8344.
Martin County Catholic Churches, March 26, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m., St. John Center, Loogootee; $6 meal includes, sandwich, potato salad or slaw, drink, dessert; $4 meal includes sandwich, chips, drink, dessert.
Fundraisers
St. John’s Annual Friends Dinner and Raffle, March 20, 6:30 p.m. hors d’oeuvres, 7 p.m. dinner and entertainment, St. John the Apostle, Evansville; serving prime rib or baked chicken, baked potato or rice, green beans, corn, salad, rolls, dessert; $30/person, $200/table of eight; raffle and silent auction follows dinner; for tickets or more information call (270) 724-1384.
Tenth Annual St. Matthew School Benefit Auction, April 10, 5-9:30 p.m. Posey County Com-munity Center; serving appetizers, burgers, fries; evening includes silent auction along with live auction; for more information and ticket reservations call (812) 985-3104, (812) 838-1582, (812) 985-5560, (812) 783-2014, (812) 838-5112.
Spring Rummage Sale, April 17, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Theresa Multi-purpose room, Evansville; noon $2 bag sale; clothing, household items, toys, books, movies, furniture, baby items; proceeds to benefit St. Theresa Parish.
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.
Lenten Programs/Activities
Lenten Vespers, Sundays of Lent, through March 28, 5:30 p.m. CST, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; take time this Lent to prepare for the celebration of Easter with the evening prayer of the Church; everyone welcome.
Lenten Evening Prayer, Mass, Adoration, Confession, 5 p.m.; March 19, St. Joseph, Dale; March 26, Mary, Help of Christians, Mariah Hill.
Friday Lenten Dinner at St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, March 19, 4-7 p.m.
Soul Searching Journey with Thomas Merton, Wednesdays, through March 24, 6:30-8 p.m., Nativity, Evansville; journey led by Father Henry Kuykendall will begin with Seven Storey Mountain and include video interviews about Merton with Trappist Monks; 5:30 rosary, 6 Mass, 6:30 p.m. Lenten soup and bread.
Soup-and-More Series 2010, March 24, 6 p.m. soup and sandwiches, 7 p.m. prayer service, St. Agnes, Evansville; “Healing Words for the World” presented by Randall Lander; ecumenical series presented by the Westside Five-Church Fellowship.
St. Martin and St. Bernard Cluster Lenten Soup Supper, March 24, 6:30 p.m., St. Bernard, Rockport; soup will be served and Kevin Kauffield will speak on time, talent, treasure; for more information call the parish office at (812) 649-4811.
Taizé Prayer, every Friday during Lent through March 26, 8 p.m., Seton Residence Chapel, 9200 New Harmony Road, Evansville; candlelight services include repeatedly sung chants, silence, prayers of praise and intercession; everyone welcome.
(See Easter/Lent Reconciliation services listed here | See Stations of the Cross listings here)
Youth
Afternoon Tea Party, April 11, 2-4 p.m., St. Agnes; open to all girls kindergarten though fifth grade; learn table manners, tea etiquette, parlor games; $10/girl; sponsored by Girl Scout Troup 93 from Westside Catholic School; registration deadline March 28; to register call Pat Funke at (812) 425-5080.