May 21, 2010
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General Interest
Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, St. Boniface, Evansville; grotto under St. Boniface Church will be open Sundays in May 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.
Anointing of the Sick, first weekend of month during Masses, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. and noon (Spanish); every Wednes-day and Friday, 8 a.m.; by appointment; Nativity, Evansville.
Catholics Returning Home, meets every Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Nativity, Evansville; join a small faith-sharing group of friends; for more information call (812) 476-7186 or for hearing impaired 476-7186 (voice), 476-4646 (TTY or voice).
Adoration and Prayer for Vocations, first Friday of every month, 5 p.m., Holy Rosary, Evansville; procession of Blessed Sacrament into church at 5:15 p.m. with prayers offered specifically for vocations; silent adoration and prayer time following with Bene-diction at 5:45 p.m.,
5K Fun/Walk to Fight Cancer, June 12, 8 a.m., St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, Boonville, hosting event to benefit American Cancer Society’s Warrick Relay for Life and St Mary’s Warrick Hospital Foundation; registration required; entry fee $15 before May 24, entries after May 24 fee $20; cash prizes and trophies will be awarded; participants will get a T-shirt and bag of goodies; for information call (812) 485-4044.
First Annual Craft/Scrapbook-ing Crop, May 22, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., St Anthony’s Women’s Ministry, St. Anthony Church, Evansville; admission $15 at the door; proceeds go toward the community basket for the poor; for information contact Janie (812) 499-7338
Little Sisters of the Poor Rummage Sale, May 21 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. and May 22 from 7 a.m.-Noon; in auditorium at Little Sisters.
Care Givers Support Group, St. John, Daylight, changing meeting schedule, next meeting will be October 7 at 7 p.m.; call Pam Hayes (812) 402-9690 with any questions.
2010 Roundtable Series, May 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snow, Belleville, IL, discussion is reflections on the Book of Job and how the Book of Job offers many lessons about remaining faithful while dealing with trials and adversity; cost $20 (lunch included), pre-registration required; for information or to register call (618) 397-6700 ext 6281 of (314) 241-3400 ext 6181.
Classes/Workshops
Medic First Aid Refresher, May 26, 8-11 a.m Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; basic training course in emergency care designed for use in the business/industrial setting; cost is $39, limited class size; for information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Community Marriage Builders Classes, Make it Last marriage preparation class; Love for Life and Married and Loving It! marriage enrichment classes; call (812) 477-2260 for more information or visit www.makeitlast.org.
College Faith Life
Daily Prayer, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at noon; Tuesday, Thursday at 11:30 a.m., UE campus ministry house, Evansville.
Fundraisers
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville Bingo, every Monday night; doors open 5:30 p.m., early bird starts 6:30 p.m., regular bingo starts at 7 p.m.
Neighbor to Neighbor Fundraiser, May 21 and May 22, have photos taken at LaJoia & Friends Childcare and Preschool off Fuquay Road between Evansville and Newburgh; for $10 you will receive one 8x10 and 16 wallet photos; proceeds to benefit Neighbor to Neighbor program; for information call (812) 568-3506.
Retreat
Conversion of Life and Transformation of Consciousness Retreat, 7 p.m. June 20-1 p.m. June 26, Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand, retreat will reflect on issues of faith during the current extraordinary times; cost $550; presenter Sister Barbara Fiand; to register or for more information call (800) 880-2777 of (812)367-2777.
Socials
May 21 and 22, Friday and Saturday, Holy Rosary, Evansville, family style dinners 5-7:30 p.m. nightly, serving fried chicken or beef brisket, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, all you can eat chicken and dumplings, green beans, slaw, dessert, $9/adult, $4.50/children, children three and under free; rides, games, bingo, karoke, silent and chance auctions, food booths, grand raffle choice of 2010 Toyota Venza, Camry, Tacoma truck or $20,000 cash, $3,000 second prize, $2,000 third prize, $1,000 fourth prize, $500 fifth prize; tickets $25/each 5/$100.
Support Groups
S.P.I.R.I.T. Parenting Group, meets first Wednesday each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Central United Methodist Church, Evansville; for families with children who have behavioral, emotional, mental disorders; free supervised childcare; (812) 426-2640; sponsored by Men-tal Health America.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, fourth Monday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m., Memorial Hospital Board Conference Room, Jasper; free program is open to individuals diagnosed with MS and their family members; (812) 481-8420 or (800) 852-7279, ext. 636.
Al Anon Family Groups, fellowship of people whose lives and families have been affected by alcoholism; daily meetings; for meeting times and locations call (812) 421-2800.
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Evansville on-going support meetings, second and fourth Tuesdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Southwestern Indiana Men-tal Health Center, Fourth and Mul-berry Sts., Evansville; Diane Arneson (812) 423-4333.
Lung Disease and Heart Failure, meets first Wednesday of every month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Conference room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; activities include social gatherings, harmonica playing, guest speakers, presentations, refreshments; meetings are free and open to the public; for more information call (812) 485-5230.
Heart Failure Support Group, meets the first Thursday of the month, 1-2 p.m., Cardiac Confer-ence Room, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; provides educational and emotional support to those diagnosed with heart failure and their families; for more information call (812) 485-5230.
Pregnancy and Early Infant Loss Support Meeting, May 23, 6 -7:30 p.m., Gift meeting room at the entrance to St Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children; gather in a safe atmosphere of mutual care and support to deal with grief; for information call (812) 485-4645 or (812) 485-4150 or email dawilderman@stmarys.org.