News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison called the Mass and Eucharist a sacrifice, “The same sacrifice that was offered on Calvary.”
He added if people do not understand this, they can get bored with the Mass or even the priest, the music, or the other “consumerist elements.”
MADISON — The Madison Diocesan Choir will present its annual spring concert on Friday, May 12, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Holy Name Heights (formerly the Bishop O’Connor Center).
The program, “Te Deum: One God, Three Persons,” offers a musical reflection on the Holy Trinity. The concert is divided into three parts, one each for God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
MADISON — St. Bernard Parish, along with the Knights of Columbus St. Bernard Council and the Bishop William O’Connor 4th Degree Assembly, are sponsoring a Blue Mass, in thanksgiving for their faithful service, for all law enforcement personnel and all fire personnel on Thursday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Church, 2450 Atwood Ave.
All law enforcement officers and fire personnel — both active and retired, regardless of faith — are invited to attend in full uniform. This includes police, sheriff, Department of Natural Resources personnel, firefighters, EMTs, and EMS personnel.
HIGHLAND — In honor of the Feast of St. Philip, Fr. Jim Murphy has scheduled a Mass on Sunday, May 7, at 1 p.m. in the historic 1888 St. Philip Church.
During the Mass, the many supporters who have died will be remembered. Prayers of thanksgiving will be offered for all volunteers whose work contributes to the preservation of the church.
There will be a light potluck luncheon in the lower level after the Mass; congregants are asked to bring snacks, beverages, and desserts to share.
BARABOO — The second Gathering on Mental Health will be held Friday and Saturday, May 12 to 13, at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center.
The gathering is sponsored by Durward’s Glen Retreat Center, with financial support from SSM Health and in partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)–Sauk County, Prevent Suicide Columbia County, St. Clare Hospital Parish Nurse Coalition, St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo, and Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eagle Country–Baraboo Office.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first appearance of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 13, 1917, to three children at Fatima, Portugal, the Rosary will be prayed at St. Mary Help of Christians Church in Glen Haven on Saturday, May 13, at 7:15 p.m.
The church is located at 8808 4th St.
Following the Rosary in the church, there will be a procession to the statue of Our Lady of Fatima in the grotto behind the church.
The spirituality and sights of the Easter season were still present at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona as two men — Peter Lee and Grant Thies — were ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Robert C. Morlino on April 18.
Third in a series on the recent conference on “Dignity at the End of Life, from Suffering to Hope,” held in Fitchburg.
“Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” St. Teresa of Calcutta
We are frequently given opportunities to do “small things with great love” for others. Unfortunately, we often pass many of these up due to simple lack of awareness.
SAUK CITY — Parishioners, including students of all ages, from Divine Mercy Parish in Sauk City have started a project of writing letters to state and federal law makers to let government officials know they believe abortion is wrong.
Julie Keith, Divine Mercy’s pro-life coordinator, headed up the project last fall and began asking for letters to be written in time for the landmark Roe v. Wade 44th anniversary in January.
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison has agreed to be a host site for the 2017 New Evangelization Summit.
This exciting North American summit will take place in Ottawa, Canada, and will be live-streamed to the auditorium at the Bishop O’Connor Center on Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13.
The New Evangelization Summit will give us the opportunity to answer God’s call to renew our faith and ignite a passion in our hearts to share it with others. All the faithful are invited to attend.
