Sacred Heart Catholic Church News - Jeffersonville, Indiana

Dear Parishioners,

This is the 20^th Anniversary for the Steamboat Stroll. The Steamboat Stroll is a 5K (3.1 mile) scenic river run or walk. It benefits St. Augustine-Sacred Heart Youth Ministry. It is a benefit in numerous ways. It gives us an opportunity to work together, share our gifts, be creative, volunteer and/or participate in the evening with family and friends from the parish and local community. It is really nice that everyone participates as they are comfortable. Some will come and socialize in the Parish Hall – as well as pray! Some will be praying from home. Some will walk or run the stroll and then others will volunteer to help with registration, hold signs, help with the water stop, provide music, prepare and serve refreshments, help with the door prize drawing or help clean up from the evening! It is a benefit in that it allows us to spend time with one another, having fun and doing something healthy. It also allows us to offer a variety of youth ministry events for the youth of our Catholic Community.

You want to be a part of this event?!? You simply need to register. Registration forms are available at both Parish Offices, on-line, or you are welcome to register that evening. The 20^th Anniversary Steamboat Stroll will be on Wednesday, September 1^st. Registration is from 6:00-7:00pm in the St. Augustine Parish Hall. Run/Walk begins at 7:00p.m. Entry fee covers your fee to walk/run, a quality commemorative t-shirt, refreshments, and a chance to win a door prize (must be present to win). Trophies for the top three male and female finishers in the run!

You want to volunteer to help with the 20^th Anniversary Steamboat Stroll on Wednesday, September 1^st?!? You simply need to call the Youth Ministry Office, 283-6234!

Thanks in advance for all your support in helping to make this a successful event!

One of the clues for our junior high scavenger hunt was “When you find the mosaic picture of the person who said both of the following statements: “Hear the other side” and “To sing is to pray twice” you will find your first clue.” Have you figured out where they found their first clue? The quotes are from St. Augustine. The mosaic picture of St. Augustine is located in the Memorial Garden just behind the St. Augustine Parish Office. Another clue was to locate the spot where they could find when St. Augustine Church was Established 1851, when the First Church was built in 1864, and when the Present Church was built in 1905, and they would find their final clue. Once they found all their clues, they discovered the letters spelled “TEAMWORK”. “Hear the other side” … is a great asset to teamwork! Then we celebrated the evening with Youth Ministry is like a Banana Split!

Similarly the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville has been celebrating the feast of St. Augustine on this feast day weekend!

Happy Feast Day Weekend,

Barbara Renners

PARISH LIFE

PLEASE WELCOME through their recent baptism: Ariah Noel Groan and Ariana Renae Hamilton.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU, to all those who continue to support the Kroger and Thornton rewards program. For the past month we have earned $218.09

MATTINGLY UPDATE: Doug Mattingly, son of Bill & Mary Mattingly, was seriously injured in a bicycle accident June 4th. Doug attended S. H. School and grew up in the parish. You can receive updates on Doug’s condition at www.caringbridge.org/visit/dougmattingly.

HAS YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGED? Please notify the parish office with any changes to phone #, e-mail, or mailing address. Thank You.

E-MAIL ADDRESS: If you would like to receive parish emails, you will need to add this address to your address book: parishoffice@sacredheartschool.us. We are receiving many failure notices when a parish email is sent. This could be due to a change of your e-mail address or the parish e-mail address has not been added. Thank You.

BULLETIN INFORMATION: Please email information for the bulletin to annette.bailey@insightbb.com. If at all possible, please have all information to Annette on Sunday evenings for the next weeks bulletin. THANK YOU!

ROSARY: You are invited to join with others in the community to pray the Rosary. This opportunity will be offered the first Saturday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sacred Heart. If you plan to attend, please use the Chapel doors from the Meditation garden.

Ministry Schedules for Sacred Heart Parish - Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Sacristans and Servers may view their schedules online.

GOT A LITTLE TIME ONCE A WEEK? We are looking for people to take communion to a homebound or nursing home resident. We will be happy to train you in this important ministry; it is really quite simple. Please call Susan Wheatley with questions or interest 283-6914.

IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE PARISH EMAILS, you will need to add to your address book: parishoffice@sacredheartschool.us. If your email address changes, please notify the parish office.

Please Note: A REMINDER THAT WHEN ATTENDING MASS OR ANY FUNCTION AT SACRED HEART CHURCH THERE IS NO PARKING ON 8TH STREET. PARKING ALONG 8th STREET CAUSES VISION HAZARDS AND THE POLICE WILL BE GIVING PARKING TICKETS.

SAINT AUGUSTINE-SACRED HEART COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

The Feast of St. Augustine is coming up on Saturday, August 28th.

Please join us for a number of special events surrounding this important day:

-Wine and Cheese Reception, hosted by the Fellowship Commission, on Friday, August 27th, from 7-9pm in the St. Augustine Parish Hall. Sign-up is available at all weekend Masses.

-Mass with the Sacred Heart school children at St. Augustine on Friday, August 27th at 9:30am.

-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday, August 28th from 8:15am-3:00pm. Sign-up is available at all weekend Masses.

ANNUAL STREET DANCE
Saturday, September 11th
7:00 til Midnight

The featured band will be Caribou. Sacred Heart School’s PSTS is looking for sponsorships from businesses or individuals to help offset expenses. Sponsors will have their name or logo shown on a 10’ by 12’ screen during the event and two free tickets to the dance as well as other benefits. Suggested amounts are $100 or $250. Contact Joe Voelker, 283-9851 or jvoelker70@yahoo.com with any questions.

Mass at the Farm
Saturday, September 18th
4:00 p.m.

We will have our annual Mass at the Queen of Heaven Cemetery property, 5507 New Chapel Rd. There will be NO 5:45 p.m. Mass on September 18th. Watch the bulletin for more information.

VIRTUS TRAINING: Adults involved in any youth programs in the Parish or School must first attend a VIRTUS training session before participation. The next local session is Tuesday, September 7th, St. Paul/Sellersburg, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Register on line at www.virtusonline.org

Wine Tour - Saturday, October 9th - Tour four wineries: Carousel, Turtle Run, Winzerwald, & French Lick. The cost is $35 per person for the tour. Lunch at the Spring Mill State Park Inn will be $11.14. The bus will leave Sacred Heart at 9:00 a.m. and return around 8:00 p.m. Sign up for this fun day by September 6th at either parish. (Due to rental of the bus, the $35 is non-refundable.)

Golden Anniversary Mass 2010 - All married couples of the Archdiocese who will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary during 2010 are invited to the 27th Annual Golden Jubilee Mass, 2:00 p.m. (EDT), on Sunday, October 17th, at Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Couples who already have passed this milestone are also encouraged to attend. Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, OSB, will celebrate the Mass. A reception for the Jubilarians and their families will follow immediately after the Mass. The event is free of charge, but registration is required. Registration forms are available at either of the parish offices. For more information, you can call 800-382-9836, ext. 1596, or you can contact www.archindy.org/family/jubliee.

ANNUAL REVERSE RAFFLE at Sacred Heart is November 6th, in Walpole Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. The reverse raffle begins at 8:00 p.m. The cost per person is $35 for dinner, dessert, drink, and raffle ticket. Only 300 tickets will be sold. $1500 in prizes will be auctioned off.

PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY: If anyone would like to pick up the material, the pattern, and supplies, please call Rita Bartle (282-2995) or Barbara Moses (246-4958). Each packet will make four prayer blankets. Thanks for your help with this ministry.

RENEWING FAITH GROUP MEN gathers each Wednesday morning from 7:15 – 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart in St. Catharine Hall. This is a time to hear the word of God, share your personal response to the word, offer and receive prayer support, and enjoy fellowship. For information, contact Tim Grove, 282-7560 or tgrove@stpatrick-lou.org or Mike Prechtel, 284-3324 or mprechtel@flowcorp.com or Mark Munzer, 821-1322 or mmunzer@newwashbank.com

SAM - The Substance Addiction Ministry, for the Catholic Community of Jeffersonville, will maintain up-to-date information and phone numbers on area treatment facilities, contact personnel, Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Alateen, Narcotics Anonymous, and other self-help groups. If you, or someone you know, need help , please contact 282-0423, ext. 236. All calls will be kept strictly confidential.

TODAY’S MISSAL: Any parishioner who would be interested in purchasing the missals, with the Sunday readings included in them, may do so by contacting Ann Northam, 282-1231. The cost is $7 for the year and they arrive each quarter.

“WHEN GOOD PEOPLE DO NOTHING, EVIL PREVAILS.” Shaping public policy is the responsibility of every person. Our democratic form of government and our Catholic Church both call us to become involved. Through the Indiana Catholic Conference, you and other Catholics can have a direct impact on legislative action through I-CAN. As an I-CAN (Indiana Catholic Action Network) member you can now share your Catholic views on important issues. How can I Join I-CAN?: 1) Go to the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) Website at www.indianacc.org 2) Click on Legislative Action Center. 3) Click on Join our Action Network. 4) Put in required information and you will now receive periodic I-CAN Updates.

RECESSION RESOURCES: Are You………. Out of work? Facing possible foreclosure? Facing loss of medical insurance? Having trouble making ends meet? Then check out the new web page and see what help we have available for you.

YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE: If you are from St. Augustine and attending Mass at Sacred Heart or vice versa and want your contribution to go to your home parish and do not have your regular envelope please be sure to write your parish name on the outside of your visitors envelope.

COUPON EXCHANGE! Here is how it works. There is a box in each of the Parish Offices which contains coupons for anyone who could use them. We also invite anyone who is interested to share your extra coupons, the ones you don’t use you can now clip and share with someone else who would greatly appreciate them. Simply bring any coupons you have to share to the Parish Office and our wonderful volunteers will organize them in the Coupon Exchange Box. So remember before you go shopping or the next time you come by the Parish Office stop in and check out the coupon exchange box and you might just save some money.

Low Gluten Hosts Available For All Liturgies - It has been brought to our attention that a number of parishioners are unable to receive communion because they have a gluten intolerance, and/or wheat allergies. We will begin offering low gluten hosts at all liturgies. Prior to the start of the liturgies at both churches, there will be a small bowl of the low gluten hosts next to the bread and wine on the small table in the back of church. Pick up the low gluten host with the tongs and place in the bowl of regular bread. At communion time, you will receive Eucharist from Fr. Tom. These hosts have been approved by the American Bishops. If you have any questions, please contact Josh at jgraf@sacredheartschool.us

VIRTUS TRAINING-“Protecting God’s Children” This training is free to all interested parishioners who would like more information on the Church’s plan to prevent child molestation. These sessions are required for all Church employees and volunteers who work with children. There are brochures in the racks in the back of church. You may register online by going to the St. Augustine home page and clicking on the VIRTUS link. For more information please contact Ann Northam 282-1231, Rita Bartle 282-2995, or Gail Stumler 283-8576.

It is important to remember to check expiration dates when donating food items of any type to The Center for Lay Ministry, the Parishes, Marie Robertson Ministries, or to any cause feeding the less fortunate. Food items that are out of date cannot be used and therefore should not be donated.

If you know of a young man or woman who you believe would serve well in priesthood or religious life, please call (317)236-1496 and leave the individuals name with the vocation director.

A NOTE TO ALL ST. AUGUSTINE & SACRED HEART PARISHIONERS: If you are requesting that an announcement be read at the weekend Masses it must be turned in or e-mailed to Josh Graf by 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the weekend of the Mass that the announcement is to be made. Josh’s e-mail is jgraf@sacredheartschool.us.

THE ROSARY-parishioners and friends from both parishes are welcome to come to pray the Rosary on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in St. Augustine Church. For more information please call Kathy Hughes 280-1488 or Ann Northam 282-1231

THE LEGION OF MARY from Holy Family is interested in establishing a group at both St. Augustine & Sacred Heart. Contact Russell Flint, 948-1249 or Pauline Glotzbach, 944-5492, to learn what the Legion of Mary does.

MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP-Thanks to Amelia Goffinet for being the new St. Augustine Representative to this group and thanks to Theresa Shaw for being Sacred Heart’s liaison. The group meets the first Sunday of every month at First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Amelia at 282-9587 or Susan at 542-0106.

PLEASE HELP US HELP YOU: IF you go to the Emergency Room and are admitted to the Hospital please have a family member notify someone at either parish office so someone can visit.

BABY DIAPERS: Katie Cunningham is offering her services in making diapers for babies. She will be available to teach others by calling her at 812-989-9460

ALUMINUM CANS: The Boy Scouts will be collecting aluminum cans for recycling. If you have aluminum cans to get rid of please place them in the plastic barrels located next to the garage on the back parking lot of Sacred Heart

Seven Counties Services has over 3000 services that are available to Kentucky and Southern Indiana residents. If you or someone you know needs help with something this would be the place to contact. They can be reached by calling 211 or on the internet at www.sevencounties.org. To view their services click on “Contact Us” the “Community Resources” then follow the directions.

FREE SEMINAR is available for family and friends of substance users at Our Lady of Peace, 2020 Newburg Road. The seminar series “Living with and Loving Someone when Substance Abuse is a Problem,” addresses the problem and its effects on others, the feeling of helplessness, coping skills and resources for help and assistance. Each week a new general topic will be covered, so persons can join the meetings any week. Seminars are on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15p.m., in the Outpatient Meeting Room. For more information visit www.oloplousiville.org or call 479-4452.

The state of Indiana, through the Offices of Faith-Based Community Initiatives and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), has recently launched the “Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network.”

The Hotline is (877) GET-HOPE…(877) 438-4673. The website can also be visited at www.877GetHope.org.

The program is….
1. Available to any Hoosier homeowner having trouble paying a mortgage
2. Available 7 days a week, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
3. Absolutely confidential
4. Free foreclosure prevention counseling by trained financial experts.
5. Includes….
Budgeting help, Help in developing a budget plan, Assistance negotiating with lenders

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meet Friday evening, 8:00 PM at St. Anthony’s Benedictine Hall

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS meets Sunday, 6:30PM, Deer Park Baptist Church, 1733 Bardstown Rd., Louisville

Al-ANON FAMILY GROUP meets Wednesday, 8:00PM, Wellstone, 2700 Vissing Park Rd. in Jeff.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

Those who have died: Chris Wright, a former parishioner; Patricia Niehaus, mother of Jimmy Niehaus and sister of Ann Vissing.

Those who are ill: Stephanie Basinger, Jim Bowen, Duke Braitling, Charles & Frances Carroll, Anthony Carta, Hettie Dauby, Linda Dennis & family, Jeannie Dooley, Cary Dyson, Ernest Fish, Brian Fisher, Susan Fitzpatrick, Robert Froman,Cathy Herr Logan, Jim Gilfoy, Sharon Glotzbach, Dave Graf, Jim Hagan, Eileen Hahn, Jim Harbeson, Josh Hardin, Anna Marie Heil, John & Debbie Hildebrandt Carolyn Hilliard, Regina Hills, Jim Hood, Richard Hoyland, Betty Huber, Balbina Jiminez, Rita Jones, James Kearney III, Jimmy King, Rose Klingsmith, Phyllis Lewis, Cathy Herr Logan, Doug Mattingly, Pat Meiners, Margaret Morton, Charlie Oberhausen, KoKo Ringle, Bill Ritter, Marcella Rumpel, Christine Schiller, Betty Seis, Helen Sorg, Norma Stengel, Mary Swank, Theresa Tedesco, Bill Todd, Roberta Truman, Vanna Lashea Vick, Ed Voyles, Mary Beth Whitten, Jay Young.

Please remember to call the parish office when your loved one no longer needs to be on our prayer list.

IN THE HOSPITAL? Be sure to let the hospital know that you are Catholic. That way, we can bring you communion. We have Eucharistic Ministers six days a week for Clark Memorial. If you would like a visit from Susan Wheatley, or to receive the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick please call the parish office. We just want you to be aware that if you don’t call us, we have no way of knowing you are there.

Sacred Heart students are busy getting back into the daily routines of school.

Sixth Grade students are learning more about the scientific method. Last week they had fun making their own bouncy balls and experimenting with different variables to see the affect on how high the balls would bounce.

Seventh Grade students are also reviewing the scientific method, lab safety, theory, and law in science class. They are also having some “Comma Drama” in English class while learning more about correct comma usage.

Eighth Grade students are studying the arrival of early man to North America and about the rise and fall of early civilizations in Central and North America in social studies. They are also learning some new responsibilities as leaders in the school, including raising and lowering the flag, ringing the morning tardy bell, and leading the school in morning and afternoon prayers and announcements.

This Friday, September 3, all school families are invited to attend the PSTS sponsored “Pastries with Parents” in Walpole Hall from 7 – 7:45 A.M. Parents are invited to come and enjoy a donut with their children and visit with other parents and families as we get the school year off to a great start.

Please contact Barbara at the Youth Ministry Office, 283-6234 or barb4youth@insightbb.com if you are interested in participating, being a leader or for more information about any of the following activities.

A SCAVENGER HUNT for all Junior High youth (grades 6, 7 & 8) from 6-8pm this Monday, August 23rd. Opening activities will begin in the new youth space at St. Augustine Parish Office. Then our scavenger hunt will be outside and we will conclude our evening in the new youth space. There is no fee for this event but we do ask that you sign up by completing a registration form and an Annual Permission/Medical Release form by Sunday, August 22. You can turn these completed forms in to either Parish/Youth Ministry Office. Any questions please call 283-6234 or send an email to barb4youth@insightbb.com

BOY’S TENNIS SIGN UPS: Southern Indiana Catholic boys 6-8th grade deanery tennis registrations are due August 23rd, at the 5:30 p.m. parent meeting and practice at Community Park in New Albany. Registration, physical and medical release forms will be available that evening and are also available on-line at www.NADYOUTH.org Contact Coach Boesing, 948-6023, or jboesing@gmail.com with any questions. Girls’ tennis is conducted in the spring.

PEER LEADERSHIP RETREAT: Lead on! All high school students grades 9-12 are invited to attend the Peer Leadership Retreat to be held at Mt. St. Francis on September 25/26th. Come and learn the essential skills you need to be a leader: communication, group dynamics, motivation, and many more! By attending this retreat students also make themselves eligible to serve as team leaders on future NADCYM retreats, so don’t miss out on this great opportunity. For more information, contact Debbie Fackler, 945-2000, or Debbie@nadyouth.org. Registration deadline is September 10th.

YOUNG ADULTS: The New Albany Deanery is hosting a Marriage 101 Day of Reflection at Mt. St. Francis at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 18th. This all day marriage preparation event is designed to help engaged couples learn the tools and skills needed to build a happy, life-long marriage. For more information, contact Marlene Stammerman, 945-2000, or marlene@nadyouth.org. Registration deadline is September 13th.

COLLEGE AGE YOUNG ADULTS

COLLEGE VISITS: The New Albany Deanery Youth ministers will be visiting colleges throughout the month of September to share a meal with students from our parishes.
     Ball State – Thursday, September 9th, in the Newman Center from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
     Purdue University – Tuesday, September 14th, in St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
     IUPUI-Marian-Butler – Wednesday, September 22nd, St. John’s Parish, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
     IU/Bloomington – Wednesday, September 29th, St. Paul’s Catholic Center, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Who are the people living near you that you would find it most difficult to invite to a meal in your home, or to invite to be part of your life?

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION: The Children’s Faith Formation Programs will not meet the next two Sundays, September 5th because of Labor Day and September 12th because of the Harvest Dinner. Sessions will resume on Catechetical Sunday, September 19th, 9:30 a.m., in the St. Augustine Parish Hall.

MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY is at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart’s St. Catharine Hall. If you have not been part of this group before, you are certainly welcome to join in this interesting study of an Old Testament character, Joseph. The only fee is the cost of the book. Bob Leonard is the facilitator of this group.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION BOOK STUDIES: Throughout the coming year there will be three book studies (two on-line and one at Sacred Heart). We will begin with Reconciliation by Bishop Robert Morneau. We are asking all parents of first reconciliation students to read this book and review the discussion questions. Any other parishioners, who would like to participate in the book study, please contact me for a copy of the book. We are asking for a $10 donation for the book. This study will begin this week and go through October.

ADOPT A CHILD: There are now monthly green envelopes for St. Augustine parishioners to donate to this tuition assistance program. Thanks to everyone who has used their green envelopes already.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, 8/30: Bible Study, 10:00 a.m., S.H.
Sunday 9/5: Labor Day Weekend – NO Programs

ADULT FAITH FORMATION (AFF) FOR SEPTEMBER:
Monday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday Evening Scripture, beginning September 8th
Soup & Psalms, September 13th
National Issues Forum/Healthcare, September 26th & October 10th
On-line Book Study on Reconciliation by Robert Morneau

FAITH FORMATION ONLINE: Please go to the parishes websites and click on Faith Formation to see what’s available for all ages. Have you read any of Fr. Tom’s Blogs? The addresses are: www.saintaug.org or www.sacredheart-church.com. There are many links from these websites that will provide a variety of faith formation 24/7. Did you know that there is an on-line scripture study, free of charge on our parish website? This free study is sponsored by Sadlier Publishers and you can study scripture anytime, 24hrs. a day, by going to this link.

WORD AMONG US, LIVING FAITH & FAITH CONNECTION These monthly magazines, quarterly meditation books and weekly scripture sheets are available in the racks in both churches. Please take advantage of this opportunity for personal faith formation.

GOSPEL CHAMPIONS: This is a Catholic Action Adventure Video Game sequenced with the lectionary to extend the gospel readings to home. Please visit the parishes’ website and click on Faith Formation, then click on Children’s Faith Formation and you will see the link to download this game to your computer. The access code for our community is z4s-z6u-i5a.

JOB OPENING: Holy Family School currently has an opening for a daytime Custodian-Maintenance person. Please contact Jerry Ernstberger (944-6090), for more information.

AN ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS meets every Friday, 8:00 p.m. at St. Anthony in the Benedictine Hall.

PROVIDENCE MOMS CLUB will be hosting their Third Annual Tea on September 8th, 6:30 p.m., in the Activity Center of Providence. Call 945-3350 for your reservation. Mothers will enjoy time in fellowship and learn more about ways they can support the school.

PILGRIMAGE to the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio will be September 11-12th. There will be two departure points of Mt. St. Francis and one in Louisville. Contact Mary Ann Kollros, 923-5592.

LIFE LINE SCREENING will be at Wall Street United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 15th, to conduct stroke prevention and vascular disease ultrasound screening tests. Please call 800-649-5609 to schedule your appointment (mention code FED1002).

ST. PAUL’S SCHOOL is having their Third Annual Fundraiser Dance. 100% Poly will be performing this year. The date is Saturday, September 18th, 8:00 p.m., at the Sellersburg American Legion. The cost is $12.50 per person before September 10th and $15 per person after the 10th. For questions or to buy tickets, please contact Dee Wurm (256-4254) or Robin Graf (246-9353).

BACK TO BASICS WORKSHOP: This effective “program of recovery” is an intensive workshop where you will learn to work all AA Twelve Steps in one day. This workshop is also effective for Al-Anons and for other addictive/compulsive disorders. The date is Saturday, September 18th, 9:00 – 3:00, at the Morton Center in Louisville. The cost is $10, which includes lunch. Call 451-1221, ext. 128 to register.

THE INDIANA CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: TREASURING WOMANHOOD, will be held on Saturday, September 18th, at the O’Malia Performing Arts Theatre at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. For more information and to register, you may call Kathy at 317-888-0873 or visit the web site at www.indianacatholicwomen.com

2010 MERCY RETREAT will be Saturday, October 9th, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at St. Joseph in Corydon. Will you answer the call to Holiness, the call to be Saints, the call to be Athletes for Christ? For further information please call, 812-738-2742. Sponosred by the Divine Mercy Cenacle.

EVERGREEN FAMILY CAMP: Hosparus grief counseling center offers this weekend camp for families coping with death. Camp Evergreen includes a variety of classes, groups and activities for families designed to help and support people through the grief journey. The family bereavement camp is October 15th -17th, Loucon Training and Retreat Center in Leitchfield, KY. Call 948-4862 for more information.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER: Come away for a weekend to listen to God’s voice and what God has to say about your Sacrament of Marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Oct. 15-17, at the Flaget Center in Louisville. Contact Jack & Kathy Gotting at 895-8997 or kgott@insightbb.com. You can register on-line at http://section6.wwme.org

CURSILLO is a method to enable the baptized person to have the knowledge and conviction to live and share what is fundamental for being Christian; love of God and love of neighbor, experienced through an encounter with oneself, with Christ and with others. For more information, call Joann Reas, 599-1492.

RETROUVAILLE OF LOUISVILLE: If your marriage is tearing the two of you apart, if there is little or no meaningful communication, if you are considering separation or divorce, Retrouvaille can help. Hope is a phone call away at 502-479-3329.

RETROUVAILLE is a weekend experience in which husbands and wives are helped to re-establish communication and to gain new insights into themselves as individuals and as a couple. The weekend will help you discover how listening, forgiveness, and the dialogue process are powerful aids for building a loving and lasting relationship. Call 800-470-2230 or visit www.retrouvaille.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: When a family receives a cancer diagnosis it can create a sense of uncertainty, leave them with many questions and sometimes heavy financial burdens. The American Cancer Society has materials available for each of the most common types of cancer (lung, breast, colon and prostate), as well as materials appropriate for any type of cancer diagnosis. They also have a toll-free support line 1-800-227-2345, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with a trained cancer information specialist there to answer questions and provide assistance.

THE INDIANA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Want to hold government officials accountable for their action or inaction particularly on moral issues important to Catholics. Want to be informed about pending legislation that is either in line with Church teaching or contrary to it? Here’s your chance to put your faith in action by just using a few simple keystrokes. The Indiana Catholic Conference, The Indiana Bishops’ public policy arm, has launched a powerful software tool called Capitol Advantage available now on their web page www.indianacc.org. Check it out now and click Legislative Action Center to begin.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is held weekly at St. Joseph Hill Church. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening and ending with Benediction at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening. If you would like to make a commitment of spending an hour each week before the Blessed Sacrament, please contact Joyce Hagest at 246-2512 or Linda Helms at 246-5015.

CENACLE OF LIFE: Every Tuesday after 7:00 p.m. mass, St. Joe Hill Catholic Church, 2606 St. Joe Road, Sellersburg, IN. A Cenacle is a prayer group that prays the way the Blessed Mother and Apostles prayed in the Upper Room, awaiting the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. This is a tremendous united prayer effort throughout the United States and the world to defeat the culture of death.

KENTUCKY VOICE FOR CRIME VICTIMS- The Kentucky Voice for Crime Victims (KVCV) a support group for family and friends of crime victims, is held at 7:30 p.m. at the Westport Road Church of Christ the second Tuesday of each month. The address is 4500 Westport Road, Louisville, KY. Call Sherry Osborne for more information at 283-3684.

IF YOU OR YOUR PARENT IS ON MEDICARE AND HAS LIMITED INCOME, extra help is available to pay prescription drug costs. Social Security has the information. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov and fill out an easy-to-use online application. Or call Social Security toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 to apply over the phone.

PROJECT RACHEL: Catholic women suffering from the aftermath of abortion are invited to find out about Project Rachel programs in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Through Project Rachel, you will be directed to a priest for spiritual counseling and the sacraments if this is a need at the present time. All calls are completely confidential. Call 1-800-382-9836, ext. 1521.

CATHOLIC RADIO STATION/WLCR AM 1040 For a free program guide call 451-9527. Catholic programming featuring interviews with local area priests.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP-2nd Thursday of each month, First Baptist Church, 2402 East SR 62, Jeffersonville, IN , 2:00-3:30 p.m. For questions please call LifeSpan Resources, Inc., Caregiver Support Program (812)948-8330 or by email www.lifespanresources.org.

MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP: The support group meetings are on the first Sunday of the month at First Presbyterian church (corner of Chestnut and Walnut- enter the parking lot door) at 6:30 p.m.

EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS: The Southern Indiana Asset Building Coalition provides free tax preparation, financial education and outreach about underutilized federal tax benefits to local residents. You may be eligible to receive free services and up to $4,300 Earned Income Tax Credit if you meet the criteria. To find out more about these services, call 502-292-6160.

DIAL A CARE PROGRAM is a telephone reassurance program for the homebound. If you need or want a daily call for family member or friend, please call 948-1815.

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? Do you have any old, unused cell phone lying around collecting dust? There is a local program out of Louisville that provides these phones for battered women and also sends this advanced technology to businesses in Mexico. It saves our landfills by recycling and the company will pay $1.50 per phone. You may leave the phones at school, the parish office, or church.