Children of the Clark, Fields, and Schultz families help clean up at the Steckbauer home after the tornado in Stoughton. All of the families are members of St. Ann Parish in Stoughton. (Catholic Herald photo by Kristi Panthofer, Blue Kangaroo Studio)

Tornado aftermath:
Helping each other pick up the pieces

By Julianne Nornberg
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

STOUGHTON -- Two weeks after the August 18 tornado left a path of destruction through Stoughton, families are still picking up the pieces - with the help of many hands.

Volunteers from St. Ann Parish here are among the many hands that have been helping, cleaning, cooking, sorting, and comforting those who have suffered losses from the tornado.

"The people of St. Ann's are phenomenal," said parishioner Shaun Kleitsch, who has been helping to coordinate volunteer efforts.   Full story ...

Serving Diocese of Madison:
Office of Justice and Pastoral Outreach

By Susanna Herro
OFFICE OF JUSTICE AND PASTORAL OUTREACH

	If you would like further information on any program or to volunteer, contact us at: • Susanna Herro, director, 608-821-3086 • Beverly Hartberg, associate director, 608-821-3177 • Ben Weisse, associate director, 608-821-3164 • Andy Russell, administrator, 608-661-3512 x106 • Steve Maurice, coordinator, 608-661-3512 x 4

The new Office of Justice and Pastoral Outreach is sparking interest.

Fresh perspective on programs has been created by bringing Beverly Hartberg of Family Ministry and Ben Weisse of Youth and Young Adult Ministry into closer union with Hispanic Ministry, Rural Life, and Respect Life programs. All the Family Ministry programs are encompassed in the new office, but a new voice, Gloria Brockman's, will be greeting people. Ben Weisse will continue with all his former programs, and during this transition period, he has also taken on Social Ministry Interns and Global Solidarity.

In addition, with Andy Russell as administrator of the Catholic Multicultural Center putting additional energy into rejuvenating programs at the Center, an expansion of the Food Pantry, headed by Steve Maurice, is underway. Our parish nurse, Betsy Knight, will have a new office, closer to the people who access the on-going meal program at St. Martin House. It is our hope to provide translators to help better serve our Hispanic community with their health concerns. English as a Second Language classes at various times in the week are succeeding in helping people adjust to the Madison area.  Full story ...

	News & Features: • Special Section: World Youth Day 2005 -- Diocese of Madison pilgrims travel to Germany • Katrina refugees: Catholics helping • St. John Vianney Parish: Marks 50-year anniversary Columns: • Question Corner by Fr. John Dietzen -- Questions: Purgatory; custom of mothers being 'churched' • The Pope Speaks by Pope Benedict XVI -- Psalm 127: Without Lord, all efforts will ultimately fail • Subscribe to print edition Future special sections: Church Vocations: Sept. 15, 2005 Senior Focus: Sept. 22, 2005 Respect Life: Sept. 29 to Oct. 27, 2005 Parish Events Calendar: Oct. 6, 2005 Call 608-821-3070 to advertise or subscribe.