June 25, 2010
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General Interest
2010 Roundtable Series, June 29, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, Ill.; presenter is Janel Esker, who will talk about how, in the chaos of everyday life, it can be hard to find God’s presence, how to be open to connect with God in our hectic schedules, and explore what it means to seek God in the midst of our daily lives; cost $20 (lunch included); pre-registration required; for information or to register call (618) 397-6700 ext. 6281 or (314) 241-3400 ext. 6281.
Steak Night, July 10, St. John, Daylight, Men’s Club; dinner served from 6:30-8:30 p.m.; must be 21 to attend; rib eye steak, baked potato, vegetable, adult beverages/soda will be sold, $15 per person/advance ticket, $20 per person/at the door; $5,000 in raffle prizes will be given away, Char-lie’s DJ and Karaoke Service will play until 11; call (812) 867-3718 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.
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.
St. Mary’s Free Family Fun Night, 5-8 p.m., first Thursday of each month, Koch Family Child-ren’s Museum, Evansville; Mary Raley, RN, BSN will teach children how to have injury free summer fun and discuss bicycle/pedestrian safety, swimming and pool safety, how to prevent sports-related injuries, child passenger safety and how to keep kids safe in and around vehicles.
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.
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Wisdom Days, 2010 Wisdom Days in the Diocese of Evansville are scheduled Mondays, October 4 Catholic Center, Evansville; Oct. 11 Jasper; Oct. 25 Vincennes; day will include speakers, activities and lunch; for more information and reservations contact your parish office.
Fundraisers
Rib-eye Fundraiser, June 26, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. St. Mary, Sullivan, on church rectory lawn; Menu will be rib-eye sandwich, chips, drink and dessert for $5; public invited; for information call (812) 268-4088.
Holy Spirit, Evansville, Bingo, every Thursday and Saturday night; doors open 5 p.m., regular bingo starts 6:30 p.m.
Retreat
Directed Retreat, 7 p.m. July 9 to 1 p.m. July 16, Kordes Retreat Center, Ferdinand; silent retreat focus on your relationship and experience with God in prayer and life’s events; cost $550, spiritual directors will facilitate the retreat; to register or for more information call (800) 880-2777 or (800) 367-2777
Socials
June 25 and 26, Friday and Saturday, Good Shepherd, Evansville, fried chicken and pork chop dinners nightly, 5-7 p.m. in new parish hall, $9/adults, $4/children four to 12, children three and under eat free, carry out available; carnival rides, kids booths, food booths, Luck of the Draw, silent auction.
June 26 and 27, Saturday and Sunday, St. John the Baptist, Vincennes, serving pork chop dinners on Saturday at Highland Woods at 5 p.m. and fricassee and chicken dinners on Sunday beginning at 11 a.m.
July 9 and 10, Friday and Saturday, Nativity, Evansville, Friday serving catfish filet or roast beef dinners, Saturday serving fried chicken or roast beef dinners, dinners served 4:30-7 p.m., carry out available, $8.50, children 7-10 $4, children under seven free with adult dinner purchase; quilt and cash raffles, theme baskets, homemade fudge, variety auction, His-panic food booth, kiddie korner, inflatables.
Spiritual Growth
Perpetual Novena to St. Monica, every Wednesday following 6:30 p.m. Mass, Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg; adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, rosary, novena prayer to St. Monica, benediction.
Bible Studies at Nativity, Evansville, Sundays 10:30 a.m., room 12; Mondays 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m., church meeting room, and 6:30 p.m. room 12; for more information call Nancy at (812) 476-7186.
Support Groups
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families of “graduates” of the NICU; meetings are the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.
Depression Support Group, meets first Thursday each month, 7 p.m., St. Anthony Center of Family Life, Evansville; sponsored by Mental Health America; (812) 426-2640.
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.
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anthony’s Center of Family Life, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call (812) 426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman (812) 476-7200.
Survivors of Suicide, meets first and third Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Methodist Temple, Lincoln Avenue, Evansville (enter through Fellowship Hall on Kelsey Ave., second floor); (812) 426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.