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News Briefs:
Respect Life Mass
and Rosary March
MADISON -- The Diocesan Respect Life Mass and the 60th International Rosary March will both be held on Sunday, Oct. 1, at St. Patrick Church, 404 E. Main St., Madison.
Bishop Robert C. Morlino will celebrate the Mass, which begins at 11 a.m., followed by a light brunch. The 60th International Rosary March, led by Bishop Morlino, will begin at 1 p.m. at St. Patrick. People are welcome to come to part or all of the celebrations.
Bereavement series
MADISON -- A Bereavement Ministry Series will be offered at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish for six weeks beginning Monday, Sept. 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
This evening series offers those who have lost a loved one a place to learn about grief within the context of their Catholic faith and to share their personal experience. Participants share their grief experience in a safe, confidential, supportive, listening environment.
There is no fee. However, pre-registration by Friday, Sept. 15, is required. To register for the upcoming session, call the Pastoral Care Office at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 608-231-4617, and leave name, address, phone number, and home parish. A copy of the brochure for the Bereavement Ministry Series is available on the parish Web site at www.qopc.org
JustFaith program
OREGON -- The JustFaith program is being offered at Holy Mother of Consolation Parish in Oregon this fall beginning Wednesday, Sept. 13.
JustFaith is a 30-week program which will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
JustFaith, a powerful Christian experience, is designed to help participants enhance or deepen their love of Christ and live as Jesus asks.
For more information, contact Marilynn Rebman at 608-835-5518 or trebma4@cs.com
Peer support groups
MADISON -- Two local parishes offer peer support groups that provide support to those hurting from separation, divorce, or loss of a significant relationship.
The groups are open to all ages and faiths. People interested in attending do not need to be a member of the parishes. For information, call 608-824-0014.
Friends on a Journey meets on the west side from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 7 and Sept. 21, at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 401 S. Owen Dr.
New Directions meets on the east side from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 14 and Sept. 28, at St. Dennis Parish Center, 413 Dempsey Rd.
Catholic Spirit Club
JANESVILLE -- The Adult Catholic Spirit Club will kick off its 2006-2007 year with a potluck at 12 noon at Marian Hall at St. John Vianney Church on Wednesday, Sept. 13.
Nancy Rae Reisdorf, photographer, educator, and naturalist, will speak on "Treasures of Wisconsin" at 1 p.m. All area men and women are invited. There are no membership fees. A free will offering is accepted.
Bible study
OREGON -- The Great Adventure, a Bible study series recorded by Jeff Cavins, will be offered at Holy Mother of Consolation Parish in Oregon.
This 24-week series starts on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Rasmussen Room. For more information, contact JoAnn Russell at 608-273-0907.
McFarland Latin Mass
MCFARLAND -- In conjunction with its annual HarvestFest celebration, Christ the King Parish will celebrate a Latin Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Everyone is also invited to a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. until noon. For more details and directions to the parish go to www.myparish.com
Diabetes course
BARABOO -- St. Clare Hospital is offering a self management course for people with diabetes. Each participant is welcome to bring a support person.
Group sessions will be held on four consecutive Mondays beginning Sept. 11 from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at St. Clare Hospital. To register, or for more information, call Melanie Mielke at 608-356-1510.
Masses for hearing impaired
in Madison
MADISON -- Masses for the hearing impaired have resumed at St. Joseph Church in Madison. Fr. Guy Blair will sign the Mass on Sunday, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. with a potluck dinner following.
Theology on Tap
for young adults
MADISON/GRANT COUNTY -- Theology on Tap will again be starting this fall for young adults in the Diocese of Madison.
One Theology on Tap is already planned for the Madison area. Individuals will be gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. at Babe's. Bishop Robert C. Morlino will be speaking. Babe's is located off the Beltline Hwy.; on Schroeder Rd. Take the Whitney Way exit.
Theology on Tap sessions in Grant County will be held Thursdays, Sept. 14 and 28 and Oct. 5 and 12. Speakers will be finalized soon. Sessions are being held at Pizzeria Uno on old Hwy. 151 (now XX) in Platteville.
For more information, or to start a Theology on Tap program in your area, contact Brad Klingele, diocesan coordinator for young adult ministry, at bklingele@gmail.com
Day of Reflection for mothers
MADISON -- There will be a day of reflection for mothers of young children at Schoenstatt Heights on Friday, Sept. 15, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. given by Fr. Gerold Langsch.
The topic will be on prayer in the midst of a busy schedule. Childcare will be provided. For reservations, call 608-222-7208.
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Strategic planning: Goals for 'Guided by the Spirit' process
By Mary C. Uhler
CATHOLIC HERALD STAFF
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MADISON -- Bishop Robert C. Morlino has set over-all goals for the "Guided by the Spirit" process for parish and school planning in the Diocese of Madison.
These goals will be followed throughout the planning process undertaken this fall throughout the Diocese of Madison. The goals were reviewed at the recent meeting of the Diocesan Planning Commission.
The goals include:
1. To insure that all individuals throughout our 11 counties are graciously invited every day, in one way or another, to meet Jesus Christ "Risen from the Dead," and be changed by Him.
2. To continue to offer the invitation of Jesus Christ the High Priest to young men so that, in sufficient numbers for the future, they will follow Him.
3. To teach with love the truths Christ has entrusted to His Church, so that clarification and conviction would replace ambiguity and confusion where such might exist.
4. To enhance the quality of parish life by encouraging collaboration and the sharing of resources amongst the parishes.
5. To strengthen the presence of ministry of the Church in urban, rural, and suburban areas.
6. To help all parishioners understand the reality of our desire to continue to be the sacramental Church we are and are called to be, while at the same time recognizing the diminishing number of priests available currently to serve parishes.
7. To act as good stewards of all human, financial, and facility resources, which will be needed for restructuring parishes and adopting new models.
8. To ensure that quality Catholic School education is available, accessible, and affordable throughout the diocese.
9. To build a greater sense of unity within the rich ethnic, cultural, and age diverse population present within the local Church.
Bishop Morlino said, "I know that there is and will continue to be a great deal of emotion as parishes reflect on their histories and come to grips with some of the realities we all must face concerning their futures.
"I want the 'Guided by the Spirit' project to be as collaborative and sensitive to local concerns as possible," said Bishop Morlino.
The Reid Group, a nationally recognized consulting firm, has been hired to help the diocese plan for the future.
Monroe Clinic: Embarks on modernization, renovation
MONROE -- Monroe Clinic announces plans to embark on a facility modernization and renovation on its Monroe campus.
This $50 to $60 million investment will further solidify Monroe Clinic's commitment to the region and the patients they serve.
The plans include the construction of a new addition adjacent to the hospital and clinic building and renovation of part of the existing hospital building. This project consolidates space for a number of programs and it allows for improved patient care efficiencies.
It will invigorate the community by continuing to provide valuable health care service on a local level, as well as reinvesting in the economic health of the region.
A number of options were explored, including construction of an entirely new facility or completely renovating the existing space. Monroe Clinic is combining the addition with renovations to the existing facility.
This plan includes the consolidation of space for a number of programs, including digestive health, surgery, family birth, and heart health centers. A few of this project's key components include:
• Unified surgical experience.
• Relocating and centralizing the hospital entrance and major laboratory functions.
• Installing a permanent MRI scanner.
• Renovation and relocation of the Family Birth Center currently located in the 1939 structure.
• Consolidation of cardiac services.
• Improved privacy and service in the pharmacy.
• Relocation, expansion, and consolidation of endoscopy, colonoscopy, and gastroenterology specialists creating a new digestive health center.
• Reduced utility expenses through upgrades of mechanical and engineering systems.
Design is anticipated to continue into 2007, with construction beginning in late 2007 or early 2008. Renovations and modernization of the existing facility will continue through 2010.
At a press conference announcing the plan, Mike Sanders, president and CEO of the clinic, said, "A facility expansion not only provides our patients the state-of-the-art healing environment they need, it also provides our employees a great place to work. A great place makes it easier to recruit and retain both physicians and employees. Keeping good jobs available in the region makes our economy stronger."
Monroe Clinic is sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.
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