![]() “At the parish, I asked whether there was a men’s group,” Farmer recalled. He entered the Catholic Church formally about six months later. Anthony, and Farmer began the RCIA program. Anthony and the minute we entered the church the first time, we felt instantly that it was the most awesome place.” ![]() “We decided we needed to begin going to church again regularly, and my wife mentioned that she passed by this beautiful old church just about every day,” Farmer said. He recalled that neither of them enjoyed active faith lives – until about 2 ½ years ago. I graduated from the University of Southern Indiana, and I married a ‘cradle Catholic’ from Jasper. “Mom sent me to Mater Dei for high school. ![]() “I am an Evansville native, grew up Baptist and attended the Baptist school through eighth grade,” he said. Joseph campus, which is located at the northeast corner of Washington and Garvin streets.įarmer got involved with the men’s group shortly after he and his wife began attending St. The group also funded some gutter work, and is expanding its list of projects to include needs on the St. Anthony and replaced storm doors,” Farmer said. Guests will enjoy the buffet and their choice of beverage for $7 per person. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, mixed fruit and, of course, pancakes. One of our members spoke up at our regular meeting and said we ought to make it a breakfast buffet, so that’s what we’re doing this year. “We tried a pancake breakfast two years ago, and enjoyed pretty good success that first year,” said parishioner Deavron Farmer, who serves as A-Men’s Club president. 9, club members will be serving a hearty breakfast for a great price, with all proceeds going to fund improvement projects at the parish’s St. The Message photo by Tim LilleyĪll Saints Parish and its “A-Men’s Club” bring “Fat Sunday” to Evansville. 15 meeting at the Catholic Center in Evansville. Photo caption: Principals and administrators from the Diocese of Evansville's 26 Catholic schools prouodly display a banner for National Schools Choice Week during their Jan. Students must satisfy both household income requirements and student eligibility criteria to qualify. The scholarship program, commonly referred to as the voucher program, provides scholarships to eligible Indiana students to offset tuition costs at participating schools. Indiana is committed to providing all children access to quality educational opportunities. Hoosier families are blessed to have school choice through Indiana’s School Choice Scholarship Program. ![]() "Many parents use the Week to begin looking for new schools or education environments for their children, while many others use the platform provided by National School Choice Week to speak out in favor of greater educational opportunities." "From 150 events in 2011 to 15,000 events in 2016, the growth in enthusiasm surrounding National School Choice Week demonstrates that Americans in communities across the country recognize, more than ever before, the importance of ensuring that all children have the opportunity to learn and to pursue their own American dreams," Campanella said. The celebration is to raise awareness of K-12 education options for children and families.Īccording to NSCW President Andrew Campanella, the exponential growth of National School Choice Week, which began in 2011, tracks closely with the growth in public interest in – as well as support and demand for – K-12 educational opportunity. 24-30, 2016, and will be the world's largest-ever series of education-related events. Daryl Hagan (Diocesan Superintendent Of Schools)ĭiocese of Evansville Catholic schools will join other schools, organizations and individuals from across the country to celebrate National School Choice Week 2016. Evans Diocese of Evansville Catholic Schools Celebrate National School Choice Weekīy Dr. ![]() Catholic News Around Indiana Compiled by Brandon A. ![]()
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