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	News Briefs: St. Clare, Baraboo: Offers diabetes self management education BARABOO -- St. Clare Hospital is offering a self-management course for people with diabetes to help them to better control the disease. Each participant is welcome to bring a support person. Group sessions will be held on four consecutive Wednesdays beginning June 21 from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Clare Hospital. Prior to the group sessions, each participant will meet with a diabetic educator and an exercise physiologist to assess her/his particular needs. After the course is completed, these one-on-one meetings will continue at three months, six months, and one year. Course instructors include a registered nurse, dietitian, pharmacist, exercise physiologist, and mental health counselor. The course will be repeated in August and September. To enroll in the class, or for more information, call Diabetes Educator Melanie Mielke, 608-356-1510. Registration deadline is June 14. Wisdom focus of preached retreat SINSINAWA -- A preached retreat, a retreat where a selected topic is explored in depth through preaching and reflection, is set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, through 1 p.m. Friday, June 23, at Sinsinawa Mound. The theme is "Wisdom: An Often Neglected Part of the Roman Catholic Tradition." Leader Fr. Patrick Collins of Peoria, Ill., will explore the Hebrew Scriptures, the Christian Scriptures, and the work of Elizabeth Johnson and her book, She Who Is, in order to better understand Wisdom. There is a fee. For more information on this and other activities at the Mound, contact guest services at 608-748-4411 or visit www.sinsinawa.org/moundcenter Sinsinawa Mound, the Motherhouse for the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, is located in southwest Wisconsin on Cty. Rd. Z, off Hwy. 11, about five miles northeast of Dubuque. New St. Clare Center: Chemical dependency treatment program moves BARABOO -- St. Clare Center, a chemical dependency treatment program at St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, moved to a new 4,000 square foot facility at 1510 Jefferson St., Baraboo, on June 8. The new St. Clare Center is a six-bed residential facility with twice the space of the current hospital-based unit. It has a large dining and activity area for patients and families; rooms for group and individual therapy; and two large meeting rooms for groups that support continuing recovery. In addition to residential treatment, St. Clare Center offers day treatment and structured outpatient programming that includes family education and counseling for persons with chemical dependence disorders such as alcoholism and dependence on cocaine, heroin, marijuana, hallucinogens, inhalants, and prescription medications. Since St. Clare Hospital and Meadows Care Center went tobacco free in 2004, St. Clare Center has also been addressing nicotine dependence. According to St. Clare Center Director, Karen Alvin, more than 2,500 patients have received treatment since the program opened in 1986. During this 20-year span, the program has been under the medical direction of Dr. Dan Sessler, a specialist in addiction medicine and an internal medicine physician with the Baraboo Internal Medicine Clinic. The staff includes a mix of certified addiction counselors and therapists, a family therapist, consulting psychologist, and a team of patient care assistants who assure there is 24-hour support and assistance for patients and family members. Nominate someone for "Profiles from the pew" To nominate someone to be featured in "Profiles from the pew," download a nomination form (PDF file, 269 KB). "Profiles from the pew" runs in the Catholic Herald print edition NOTE: The nomination form is a Portable Document Format file (PDF), which can be viewed using the freely available Adobe® Reader® software. Many computers already have this software and will automatically open the document when you click the nomination form link, above. Adobe Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Pilgrimage: Experience exciting, joyful, prayer-filled for Madison Sister

By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MADISON -- Sr. Marcia Vinje has returned to Madison, but her heart is still in Europe.

She was a member of the North American delegation joining about 1,000 Schoenstatt pilgrims at the recent international gathering of members of lay movements in Rome.

A German priest, Fr. Joseph Kentenich (1885-1968), founded the Schoenstatt Marian Apostolic Movement, a Catholic lay movement of religious renewal.

Started in Germany

Prior to the gathering, Sister Marcia and the American Schoenstatts began their pilgrimage in Germany. "We came from all four corners of the United States and from Canada, so we didn't know each other. The week in Schoenstatt was an opportunity to get to know each other."

The 15 Americans followed in the footsteps of their founder. "We visited the original shrine where Schoenstatt was founded and the tomb of our founder," said Sister Marcia.

A replica of that German shrine was built in Madison, a city Father Kentenich visited.

God is travel guide

On a pilgrimage, the journey is as important as the destination, noted Sister Marcia. "It should be a time of transformation, because through this encounter with God you become changed. You discover that God is your travel guide."

With God in charge, she said "things don't always go as planned, but it's all for a reason."

Some cold, rainy weather and a few unexpected travel experiences occurred, but things seemed to work out well in the end.

"One of the best experiences was the community we formed on the bus trip from Germany to Rome," she said. "We had representatives from 10 different countries on the bus. What united us was our common Schoenstatt spirituality and our excitement in going to see the pope. It was a time to pray together as we traveled through the mountains."

They stopped overnight in Trent in northern Italy, where they attended Mass with local parishioners.

Experiences in Rome

They arrived in Rome on May 31 and participated in the closing of the Marian month in the Vatican Gardens along with 10,000 other people. "It was our first encounter with the pope," said Sister Marcia. "There were lighted candles and we prayed and sang. It took an hour to get to the top of the gardens."

The next few days the group visited the major basilicas in Rome as well as the two Schoenstatt shrines in the city. "There again the emphasis was on tracing the steps of our founder in Rome," she said.

On June 2, each lay movement had their own gathering. After that, the Schoenstatt group walked to St. Peter's Square, where they formed a replica of their shrine as they held lighted candles.

The Pentecost Vigil at the Vatican started a 4 p.m. on June 3. Founders of various movements gave presentations, followed by prayer and singing. The Holy Father arrived at 6 p.m. and drove through the crowds.

At the Vespers, the pope led those present in a renewal of their confirmation. "He emphasized that there were many gifts in all the movements but one Spirit," said Sister Marcia.

The next day she attended Pentecost Mass at St. Peter's with a "smaller" group of about 50,000 people.

Getting acquainted

Sister Marcia noted that this is the second such gathering of lay movements. In 1998 Pope John Paul II called the movements together at Pentecost. "At that time he said the new movements were a response to the needs of the 20th century and he asked at that time that the movements would start collaborating more together," said Sister Marcia.

"In the past eight years the leaders of many movements have been coming together and getting to know one another in a spirit of unity. And now it seems to me the next step is for members of the movements to come to a greater appreciation for the gifts of one another and to work together on concrete projects.

Changing the world

"We heard some of the speakers say that if we take our mission to become holy, we really are a sign of hope to change the whole world. We wouldn't just be islands but would radiate change, to change governments and to bring real justice. The laity really has that responsibility to change culture.

"They also asked that the movements work along with parishes and that there would be a mutual acceptance and realization that they are complementary."

Sister Marcia said there was such "excitement and joy with all these people. The experience of being with so many vibrant Catholics is contagious," she said. "It gives us such hope for the church. "

Join Bishop Morlino for a family picnic

By Eric Schiedermayer
DIOCESAN OFFICE OF EVANGELIZATION AND CATECHESIS

MADISON -- The April 23 "Doctrine and Dinner" with Bishop Morlino was such a success that many folks asked to do it again. Bishop Morlino also enjoyed himself and suggested that a July repeat would fit in well with his schedule.

We have "connected the dots" and decided to try a slight twist. Thus, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis invites the people of the Diocese of Madison to a family potluck cookout on Sunday, July 23, at the Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center (BOCPC), 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison.

The festivities will begin with a typical church picnic from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Families are asked to bring a dish to share based on the first letter of their last name (A-K: salad, vegetable, or side dish; L-R: dessert; S-Z: alcohol-free beverages). Hamburgers, brats, hotdogs, and buns, as well as condiments, ice, and paper goods, including plastic tableware, will be provided and prepared through the generosity of donors. This will be an outdoor picnic on the fields behind the BOCPC, so families are encouraged to bring their own folding lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

While the feasting proceeds, continuing until 5 p.m., families are encouraged to take advantage of the recreational opportunities afforded by the BOCPC. Informal games will be held on the baseball, soccer, and football fields behind the BOCPC. The gym will be open for basketball games and the indoor swimming pool will be open with several life-guards on duty.

Parents will be responsible for any necessary supervision of their children during this time. Families are asked to bring balls, bats, gloves, Frisbees, and such, as well as swim suits, towels, water toys, sunscreen, and bug repellent as necessary.

At 5 p.m., Bishop Morlino will give an hour-long catechesis for the adults (and any older children who wish to listen) on the topic "Marriage as a Path to Holiness." During this time, children will be divided into age groups and participate in adult-monitored, age-appropriate activities. The pool will be closed during this time.

Children aged two to seven can watch a good children's movie in a nearby room. Children aged eight to 12 can participate in games in the gym (dodge-ball, etc.) Children older than 12 can participate in games on the fields.

These are suggestions; parents can direct their children to the appropriate activities. Adult monitors will be present in all venues. Following the talk, families will depart for home.

For information or to register, visit www.MadisonCatholic.org/OEC/picnic We ask participants to register online by July 10 so that we can plan appropriately for the event.

Hillside Estates:
Receive blessing for new building

By Kathleen Bushman
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF

MADISON -- The new Hillsides Estates building, a part of the All Saints Neighborhood retirement community, opened its doors June 1 with a ribbon-cutting and blessing by Bishop William H. Bullock.

The first of five planned buildings, Hillside Estates is a two-story, 12-unit building located at 533 Commerce Dr., off Watts Rd. on Madison's west side. In addition to an elevator and underground parking and storage, each unit has two bedrooms and two baths with a balcony or patio, dining room, large kitchen with breakfast bar, living room, and fireplace. One floor plan has two bedrooms with a den.

Hillside Estates is the newest member of the campus, which began one and a half years ago with the All Saints Retirement Center. The center is an apartment complex with many amenities such as a chapel, three libraries, banking, general store, fitness room and classes, planned social outings, meal programs, and more.

The other four buildings are planned for the east portion of the campus. An assisted living building is also being planned for the campus' west corner at Plaza and Highview Dr.

"I think this is a wonderful option for seniors to join our All Saints community, providing independent housing at a very affordable rate," said Brian Cain, executive director of Catholic Charities in Madison.

With Hillside Estates, seniors are provided another option to remain independent, yet live in the Christian community they have earned, he said.

"We think, as a church and as a society, that how we treat our seniors is a reflection on ourselves," Cain said.

For more information on Hillside Estates or All Saints Cottages, call 608-827-2627.