As schools near graduation season, it’s often a custom for students moving on to their future endeavors to leave a gift — be it a plaque, picture, or some other item in their name as a way to give back to the school.
Month: May 2014
All Saints Parish celebrates completion of building project phase II
BERLIN — All Saints Parish celebrated completion of their phase II building project, which included a new parish hall with a spacious, well-equipped kitchen and an administrative wing.
During the weekend of April 26 and 27, Pastor Fr. Jerome Maksvytis blessed the new additions and joined his parishioners in exploring the new spaces.
Multiple-purpose use
The parish hall is designed to be utilized for multiple purposes, including basketball hoops that are attractively hidden overhead with retracting doors. The floor is a sports carpet with the basketball court outlined in the design of the carpet.
Diocesan Choir performs choral masterworks
The Madison Diocesan Choir directed by Dr. Patrick Gorman — joined by a chamber orchestra and four guest soloists — presented what Bishop Robert C. Morlino called a “spectacularly beautiful” concert of choral masterworks at its spring concert on Friday, May 9.
Consider offering support and prayer for retired priests
To the editor:
In his inspiring Holy Thursday homily, Pope Francis declared, “I ask the Lord Jesus to confirm the priestly joy of those who have already ministered for some years.” He prayed that God gives them a “second wind” to help them faithfully serve.
Our 77-year-young pope continued, “I ask the Lord Jesus to make better known the joy of elderly priests, whether healthy or infirm. It is the joy of the cross, which springs from knowledge that we possess an imperishable treasure in perishable earthen vessels. May these priests find happiness wherever they are.”
Value of Catholic school education: This graduate wouldn’t trade it for a million dollars!
“I would not trade my Catholic education for a million dollars!” That’s what Ashley Hornung, soon to be a graduate of St. Peter Catholic School in Ashton, says in her reflection in the Graduation section published in this week’s Catholic Herald.
Ashley is one of this year’s Catholic school graduates in the Diocese of Madison who were asked to comment on what their Catholic school education means to them.
Learning about their faith is priceless
Ashley is right. That strong faith is indeed worth more than a million dollars. It helps these young people on the path to holiness and happiness in this life and the next — things that are priceless!
Ashley also said, “I feel that I am a stronger person because of my Catholic education. I will miss my Catholic school very much next year! The thing I will miss the most about St. Peter’s is the cozy Catholic environment. Everybody at St. Peter’s is so nice, and it reminds me of a family. I like the fact that I can talk so freely with everyone at St. Peter’s about my faith. My friends and my wonderful teacher will be missed the most!”
Most of the graduates mention the importance of learning about their faith at their Catholic schools. They say they have become stronger in their faith and will take that with them as they go on to the next level, whether it be middle school, high school, or college.
Maximizing your time during a doctor’s visit: Four suggestions to get the most out of your appointments
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Q I take my dad to the doctor and try to make sure we get all of his issues addressed at the appointment, but sometimes there is just not enough time to absorb all of the information. Is there any way to make sure we are getting the most out of the time we have with our doctor?
(From a son in Verona)
The joy of evangelizing
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An emergency tends to focus one’s mind and energies and to clarify one’s priorities.
If a dangerous fire breaks out in a home, the inhabitants thereof will lay aside their quarrels, postpone their other activities, and together get to the task of putting out the flames. If a nation is invaded by an aggressor, politicians will quickly forget their internal squabbling and put off their legislative programs in order to work together for the shared purpose of repulsing the enemy.
‘Living Well’ workshops help older adults with chronic diseases
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Council on Aging will offer a “Living Well” workshop series each Thursday at 1:30 p.m., starting May 22 and running through June 26 at the Rock County Council on Aging office, 3328 Hwy. 51 N.
“Living Well” is a six-week program for people with chronic diseases and their caregivers.
Upcoming Natural Family Planning classes
MADISON — Upcoming Natural Family Planning (NFP) classes in the Diocese of Madison include:
Couple to Couple League (CCL) Sympto-Thermal Method
Attend one of the following classes (two additional classes will be scheduled by the group at the first class):
- Janesville — St. John Vianney Parish
A consistent ethic of life protects everyone – no exceptions
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A Utah woman was recently charged with six counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing six of her newborn infants, according to The Associated Press (AP).
Megan Huntsman, 39, confessed that from 1996 to 2006, she suffocated or strangled the six babies, packed them in boxes, and stored them in her Salt Lake City garage, reports AP.
But if Huntsman had agreed to have an abortion just prior to giving birth to each of the six babies, she would be legally innocent of all charges.