MADISON — On Sunday, June 26, the Spanish-speaking community at Holy Redeemer Church, led by Fr. José Luis Vazquez, celebrated its annual Corpus Christi procession following the 11:30 AM Spanish Mass.
Year: 2011
Amoroso Homenaje de despedida a la Hermana Ana Luisa Cespedes O.P.
JEFFERSON — El pasado Sábado 11 de Junio, con motivo del retiro de la Hna. Ana Luisa Céspedes, se llevo a cabo una fiesta sorpresa para despedirla y agradecerle por todo su trabajo y dedicación a nuestras comunidades. Esta celebración se hizo en el Riverside Park de Watertown. La fiesta fue organizada entre las comunidades de Jefferson, Marshall y Watertown, comunidades que la Hna. Ana Luisa atendía desde hace 16 años.
Los invitados comenzaron a llegar desde las 12:00 p.m. al salón. A la hermana se le cito a la 1:30 p.m. en el parque para una “junta” con el comité guadalupano de la Iglesia de Watertown.
Cerca de la hora, haciendo el menor ruido posible, comenzamos a prepararnos para la llegada de la Hermana. En cuanto entro todos de pie y con gran alegría gritamos a una sola voz “Sorpresa” y le dimos un fuerte aplauso. La Hermana estaba muy contenta y asombrada, comento que ya sospechaba algo pero nunca imagino todo lo que se le tenía preparado.
Golfer wins, NBC loses
It was so refreshing to see Rory McIlroy win this year’s U.S. Open golf tournament in Bethesda, Md.
Of course, we would always like to have an American win this coveted trophy. But being of Irish descent myself, I was pleased to see McIlroy triumph.
In his first win in a major golf tournament, he broke 12 records. He is the youngest player to win the Open since Bobby Jones in 1923.
Matrimonio y verdadera vida eucarística
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Queridos amigos:
La Fiesta del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo es un día muy hermoso e importante para nosotros, y la realidad que celebramos ese día tiene tal impacto e nuestras vidas que el tema parece ser repetitivo. Espero me sepan perdonar si miro un poco hacia atrás a la gran Fiesta del Corpus Christi que celebramos el 26 de junio, y reitere algunos pensamientos que compartí en mi homilía de la Misa ese día.
De hecho, fui bendecido este año con la experiencia de la fiesta del Corpus Christi dos veces. Habiendo estado en Roma para dar unas conferencias a los seminaristas de nuestra diócesis y de todo Estados Unidos, pude estar en la celebración que presidió el Santo Padre en el día tradicional del jueves. Luego, tres días después, puede estar de nuevo en casa, en Madison, en donde la conferencia de nuestros obispos decidió mover la fiesta al domingo.
One nation under God
On Independence Day we celebrate the anniversary of the day that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We also express our admiration and gratitude for the brave men who risked their lives and fortunes to sign this great document.
Bishop Paul Swain once wrote that in his judgment the most famous words related to the Declaration of Independence are, “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.”
One nation under God
The Pledge of Allegiance reinforces the Declaration’s statement that God is the source of our nation’s independence. In 1952, the Knights of Columbus urged Congress to introduce a resolution to add “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. The resolution was introduced by Congressman Louis C. Rabaut of Michigan and adopted by both Houses of Congress. It was signed by President Eisenhower on Flag Day, June 14, 1954.
Marriage and true Eucharistic living
Dear Friends,
The Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is such a beautiful and important day for us, and the reality which we celebrate on that day has such an impact that its themes bear repeating. I hope you’ll forgive me if I look back a bit to the great Feast of Corpus Christi, which we celebrated on June 26, and reiterate a few thoughts which I shared in my Stational Mass homily.
Bringing Christ to the city
On June 26, the solemn feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, the parishioners of St. Mary, St. John Nepomuc, and St. Lawrence O’Toole Parishes participated in the first-ever Eucharistic procession in Fennimore.
Over 165 people participated and some came from as far away as Dodgeville and Prairie du Chien.
At 1 p.m. Fr. John Sasse emerged from the parish hall carrying the monstrance with the precious body and blood of Our Blessed Lord Jesus Christ. Once he was situated under the canopy, the procession began northward down Jefferson St.
Habitat for Humanity meeting planned
MADISON — Habitat for Humanity of Dane County will have informational meetings for families interested in building in 2011 and 2012. Meetings will be held:
Fr. Daniel Finnane dies
MADISON — Fr. Daniel Finnane, a priest of the Diocese of Madison who served as pastor of St. Mary of the Lake Parish in Westport, died on Saturday, June 25, at the age of 74 at the Don and Marilyn Anderson Hospicecare Center in Fitchburg.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Father Finnane was held Wednesday, June 29, at St. Patrick Church, 315 Cherry St., Janesville. Bishop Robert C. Morlino was the principle celebrant with Msgr. Gerard Healy as homilist.
Brother Dutton School closes
BELOIT — Saturday, June 4, 2011 was declared “Brother Dutton School Day throughout the State of Wisconsin.” The proclamation was signed by Governor Scott Walker and also by Secretary of State Douglas LaFollette.