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Pray the Rosary during Fortnight for Freedom
MADISON — The third annual Fortnight for Freedom: Freedom to Serve, sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), will take place from June 21 to July 4.
According to the USCCB, it’s “a time when our liturgical calendar celebrates a series of great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power: St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the first martyrs of the Church of Rome.”Diocesan Council of Catholic Women celebrates 60 years
BARABOO — More than 100 women gathered for the 60th annual convention of the Madison Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (MDCCW) held May 20 to 21 at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center here to conduct the business of the council and to pray, learn, and socialize.
Speakers focused on the theme of “Finding Grace through Faith, Trust, and Patience.”
Coreen Marklein presided over the two-day convention and passed on the presidential gavel to Rosa Ropers, Waunakee, who will serve the next two years.
‘Running of the Rose’ at Durward’s Glen
BARABOO — To pay special tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Silver Rose Run, which involves running three Silver Roses from Ontario through the U.S. to Monterey, Mexico. The “Running of the Rose” will journey to Durward’s Glen where a special service will be held Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at the Mary Mother of God Grotto.
Following the procession of the rose by Fourth Degree Knights, Deacon Dennis Sutter will guide those attending through the Rosary, Liturgy of the Word, and Act of Consecration.
Sessions help seniors gain confidence and reduce falls
JANESVILLE — One in every three adults over age 65 falls every year; however, falling is not normal for older adults, and older adults can learn how to take steps to prevent falls.
Stepping On, a workshop offered in Rock County, teaches older adults to do just that. Research shows that adults who take the workshop gain confidence, reduce falls by over 30 percent, and have fewer hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
Healthy eating for successful living
BELOIT — The Rock County Council on Aging is offering a six-week educational class on healthy eating for successful living.
The program is open to older adults interested in learning about nutrition and how lifestyle changes can promote better health through nutrition and exercise.
Participants will learn goal setting and brainstorming strategies to increase bone and heart healthy food choices.
Youth Choir performing throughout Midwest
SINSINAWA — The National Catholic Youth Choir (NCYC) will be performing at the Sinsinawa Mound Center on Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m.
The concert is free and open to the public. NCYC’s theme for the concert is “Called to Serve,” and the choir is made up of selected high school students from across the U.S. led by choral conductor, Dr. Axel Theimer.
Sinsinawa Mound is located at 585 County Road Z in Sinsinawa.
NFL Play 60 visits Cross Plains
Students at St. Francis Xavier School in Cross Plains recently got a chance to show off their football skills.
Three ordained to the transitional diaconate
On Friday, May 23, Deacons Chahm Gahng, Christopher Gernetzke, and Tafadzwa Kushamba took their next steps to the priesthood, as they were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison in the chapel of the Bishop O’Connor Center.
Witness of Faith: Bonnie Miller
COLUMBUS — “I’m kind of like a go-to person for the liturgy. I’m not listed on the bulletin or anything, but if Father’s got any questions it’s, ‘talk to Bonnie, call Bonnie.'”
If you’ve attended a Mass at St. Jerome Parish in Columbus any time in the past 30 years, you’ve seen the results of Bonnie Miller’s work.
In addition to her day job in which she puts in 30 hours a week, Miller serves as the parish’s unofficial “liturgist.”
Parish duties
If you ask her what that all entails, she’ll say, with humility, preparing a liturgical outline for the cantor, lector, organist, and celebrating priest for each Sunday’s Mass; selecting the music; preparing the church for Holy Week and other liturgical seasons; training new cantors and lectors — and that’s just a small summary. She also participates as a lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion herself.