Diocesan Events October 7, 2004 Theology-On-Tap "Why Do Catholics Do That?" Fr. Bob Hughes, pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish in Lake Mills and St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Johnson Creek Bellows Brew Pub, 201 East Main St., Watertown 7:30 p.m. October 8, 2004 Central Education Institute Marriott Madison West, Middleton Contact Office of Religious Education, 608-821-3160 October 12, 2004 Theology-On-Tap "Spirituality, Religion, and the Struggle for Integrity" Tom Zanzig, writer and editor Los Pinos, 4323 Milton Ave., Janesville 7 p.m. October 12, 2004 Theology-On-Tap Richard Carey, judge for Clark County, Ohio Club Majestic, 115 King St., Madison 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) October 12, 2004 Theology-On-Tap "The Theological Chicken & Egg: Scripture and Tradition" Kate Wiskus, director, Office of Pastoral Services, Diocese of Madison Pizzeria Uno, 115 West U.S. Highway 151, Platteville 7 p.m. October 14, 2004 Theology-On-Tap "Dating, Marriage, and Long-Term Relationships" Beverly Hartberg, associate director, Office of Family Ministry, Diocese of Madison Bellows Brew Pub, 201 East Main St., Watertown 7:30 p.m. October 27, 2004 RCIA Sponsor Workshop Debby Del Ciello, presenter Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center 7 to 9 p.m. Contact: Office of Worship, 608-821-3080 October 29-31, 2004 Together Encountering Christ (TEC) #106 St. Clement Parish, Lancaster November 6, 2004 Liturgical Ministry Workshop Dr. Patrick Gorman, presenter St. Olaf Parish, DeForest 9 a.m. to 12 noon Contact Office of Worship, 608-821-3080 November 11, 2004 St. Thérèse of Lisieux Lecture Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan Archbishop of Milwaukee Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, Madison 7 p.m. Contact: Office of Pastoral Services, 608-821-3083 November 21, 2004 Diocesan High School Youth Rally St. Dennis Parish, Madison 2 to 8 p.m. Contact Office of Religious Education, 608-821-3160 December 28-30, 2004 Together Encountering Christ (TEC) #107 Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Beloit January 30-February 5, 2005 Catholic Schools Week: "Faith in Every Student" February 4-6, 2005 Resurrection 2005 Youth Rally Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells February 20, 2005 Diocesan Middle School Youth Rally St. Maria Goretti Parish, Madison Contact Office of Religious Education, 608-821-3160 March 5, 2005 Catholic Boy Scout and Girl Scout celebration Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, Madison Contact: Office of Religious Education, 608-821-3160 April 1-3, 2005 Together Encountering Christ (TEC) #108 St. Joseph Parish, Baraboo April 19, 2005 MDREO Day St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Madison May 19, 2005 Adult Faith Formation Spring Gathering Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, Madison June 10-12, 2005 Together Encountering Christ (TEC) #109 St. Rose of Lima Parish, Cuba City July 29-31, 2005 Together Encountering Christ (TEC) #110 St. Henry Parish, Watertown August 14-25, 2005 Pilgrimage to World Youth Day, Cologne, Germany Contact: Office of Religious Education, 608-821-3160

Around the Diocese

Fish fry

JANESVILLE - All you can eat fish fry, St. Patrick School cafeteria, 305 Lincoln St., Friday, Oct. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.; sponsored by Home and School Association.

Quilt fest

BLOOMINGTON - Quilt Fest, St. Mary Parish, 535 Congress St., Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 150 quilts; competitions; demonstrations; quilt sale; soup and salad bar luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; quilt raffle; sponsored by Council of Catholic Women.

Dinners and festivals

MAZOMANIE - Harvest turkey dinner sponsored by St. John the Baptist Parish in Mill Creek, held at Holy Family Hall at St. Barnabas Parish, 113 E. Division St., Sunday, Oct. 10: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Mass, 10:30 a.m.

SULLIVAN - Turkey Dinner Berries and Bazaar, St. Mary Help of Christians Parish, corner of Hwy. F and 18, Sunday, Oct. 10: family style turkey dinner, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: fresh cranberry items; country store; baked goods; crafts; raffle; door prizes; beer and winery garden; view football game.

TRUMAN - Fall festival, Immaculate Conception Parish, junction Cty. O and Z, Sunday, Oct. 10: Polka Mass, 10:30 a.m.; turkey and ham dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: raffle drawing, 2 p.m., proceeds go to renovation of church.

WATERTOWN - Oktoberfest, St. Henry Parish Center, 412 N. Fourth St., Saturday, Oct. 9: Mass, 4:30 p.m.; grounds open, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; buffet, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; music by Jeff Winard Polka Band.

WATERTOWN - 150th anniversary of St. Henry School, Saturday, Oct. 9: alumni invited to attend Mass in St. Henry Church, 4:30 p.m.; open house, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in school.

St. Francis of Assisi Day

VERONA - St. Francis of Assisi Day, St. Andrew Parish, 301 N. Main St., Saturday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.: pets welcome, must be leashed or caged; bring half a dozen cookies to share; social to follow.

Breakfasts

DE FOREST - Breakfast, St. Olaf Parish Center, 623 Jefferson St., Sunday, Oct. 10, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.; proceeds go to De Forest Fire Department.

MADISON - Breakfast, St. Dennis School, 409 Dempsey Rd., Sunday Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to noon; sponsored by Knights of Columbus and Catholic Family Life Insurance.

JANESVILLE - Buffet breakfast, St. William Parish hall, 1815 Ravine St., Sunday, Oct. 10, 8 to 10:30 a.m.; hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 9230; proceeds go to St. William Boy Scout Troop 539.

Card parties

MADISON - Card party, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 602 Everglade Dr., Tuesday Oct. 12, 12:30 to 3:30 a.m.: euchre, 500, bridge.

MARSHALL - Card party, St. Mary Parish, 112 S. Beebe St., Sunday, Oct. 10, 1 p.m.; sheepshead, euchre; lunch, prizes; sponsored by Catholic Foresters and St. Mary's Court.

Bishop O'Connor
Catholic Pastoral Center

MADISON - Scheduled events, Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., call 608-821-3130 for information:

• Eucharistic Exposition and Prayer for Vocations every weekday, Monday through Friday, from 9 to 11:45 a.m. (all welcome)

• Daily Mass, noon, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

• Friday, Oct. 8 - Madison Serra Club-meeting

• Friday, Oct. 8-Saturday, Oct. 9 - St. Paul's University Catholic Center-Jr./Sr. High Student Retreat

• Friday, Oct. 8-Sunday, Oct. 10 - Office of Family Ministry-Marriage Encounter Weekend (Recovery Weekend)

• Sunday, Oct. 10 - Office of Worship (Choir)-Annual Choir Retreat

• Monday, Oct. 11 - Office of Pastoral Services-Virtus Session; Office of Religious Education-Westside Youth Ministers Group, LIMEX; Catholic Charities-Board of Directors meeting

• Tuesday, Oct. 12 - Office of Worship-Diocesan Choir Board meeting; Catholic Charities-Support Broker Fair

Camp Gray

REEDSBURG - Camp Gray, scheduled events; for rent reservation or summer camp program, call Chris Baumgart, 800-711-4729:

• Oct. 8-9 - St. Paul Catholic Center, Madison.

• Oct. 9-15 - Family Getaway, Waunakee.

• Oct. 10 - St. Albert the Great Parish, Sun Prairie.

• Oct. 11-13 - San Miguel School, Chicago, Ill.

• Oct. 14-15 - Diocesan Office of Religious Education, Madison.

Send announcements of parish and diocesan organizations' activities to: The Catholic Herald, P.O. Box 44985, Madison, WI 53744-4985; fax: 608-821-3071; e-mail: info@madisoncatholicherald.org. Deadline is the Wednesday preceding the week of publication.