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OAR Northwest team makes stop at St. Charles School in Cassville
CASSVILLE — Students at St. Charles Borromeo School in Cassville recently made some new friends.
Their names are Audra, Calli, Eric, Jordan, and Sam. They are the crew members of the 2016 OAR Northwest.
OAR Northwest is a non-profit organization based out of Seattle, Wash.
It does human-powered water-based expeditions of large water bodies such as rivers and oceans.All Saints Neighborhood holds grand opening for ‘Main Street’ phase
The plans originally called for an outdoor ceremony — a grand opening with guest speakers, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremonially opening the next phase in the All Saints Neighborhood in Madison.
Columnist Tony Magliano to speak
MADISON — Tony Magliano, a writer whose column appears regularly in the Catholic Herald, will speak at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Madison on Thursday Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the church gathering space.
The title of his talk is “Advancing the Kingdom of God in the 21st Century.” He will speak on the spectrum of life issues, including abortion, poverty/hunger, war, capital punishment, and environmental degradation.
Premier of Voiceless sponsored by Madison pro-life groups
MADISON — Pooling resources and working in unity, many pro-life organizations will sponsor the Madison premiere of the movie, Voiceless, on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Marcus Point Cinema, 7825 Big Sky Dr., Madison.
Kicking off October Respect Life Month, the public is invited to support the organizations and get a different view of what it means to be pro-life in the current culture.
St. Dennis grief support series
MADISON — St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Rd. will host a four week “No One Cries the Wrong Way” series on Wednesday evenings Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26.
A group reunion will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Sessions facilitated by the St. Dennis grief ministry team include team presentations, prayer, small group discussion, handouts, and refreshments.
‘Sip and swipe cafe’ for older adults offered
PALMYRA — St Mary Parish is hosting a “sip and swipe café” for older adults interested in learning how to use a tablet computer.
The program is designed to teach the basics of using a tablet, including how to connect to the Internet, use email and apps, and other functions.
Service Fair for Edgewood High students
MADISON — As a new school year got underway, incoming freshmen at Edgewood High School in Madison got a chance to get started living the Sinsinawa Dominican values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Partnership, and Community.
On September 14, the school held its first Service Fair in the school’s Wilke Gymnasium.
Representatives from several local organizations were on hand to meet with students interested in getting involved and helping others.
Edgewood High School students are required to complete 100 hours of service prior to graduation.
Will you finish the Year of Mercy changed?
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) warmly invites all women of the Diocese of Madison and their guests to experience a Day or Evening of Christian Renewal on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at St. Maria Goretti Church Parish Hall, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison. Both day and evening events will be inspirational, challenging, and enlivening.
Peggy Weber RN, MSN, MCWC spiritual chairperson, humorous storyteller, and an inspiration to all, will be the featured speaker. She brings to the Spiritual Day a background in not only hospital and parish nursing, but also counseling people struggling with mental illness, cancer, chronic illness, and grief and empowering them with hope.