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A Quiet Place: A surprisingly religious film

Spoiler Alert! This column reveals details of a newly released film.

I went to see A Quiet Place, John Krasinski’s new thriller, with absolutely no anticipation of finding theological or spiritual themes. I just wanted a fun evening at the movies. How wonderful when a film surprises you!

I don’t know if I can find the golden thread that draws all of these themes together into a coherent message, but I think one would have to be blind not to see a number of religious motifs in this absorbing film.

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Madison Catholic Woman’s Club plans Spring Celebration

MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) will be celebrating another year of religious, charitable, and civic activities on Tuesday, May 8, at a 12 noon luncheon at Blackhawk Country Club, 3606 Blackhawk Dr.

Highlights of the Spring Celebration will include announcement and presentation of the Christian Achievement Award for 2018, acknowledgment of new club members, and donations to local charitable organizations of cash and in-kind goods totaling over $20,000.

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McFarland Girl Scout receives Gold Award

MCFARLAND — On April 7, at the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Badgerland Award Ceremony in Prairie Du Sac, Tori Budnar-Chapman was one of 11 Girl Scouts receiving her Gold Award.

The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Once achieved, according to the chapter’s website, “It shows colleges, employers, and your community that you’re out there changing the world.”

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West Dane Catholic women host talk on realities of human trafficking

CROSS PLAINS — “Respecting the Dignity of God’s Creation” is the theme for the spring conference of the West Dane Council of Catholic Women (CCW) Tuesday evening, April 24, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cross Plains.

Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with Mass at 5 celebrated by Fr. Tom Kelley, pastor, and Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt, Sun Prairie. Following Mass, there will be a business meeting with election of officers, light dinner, and program.

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