Catholic Herald Events Calendar

Bingo

COLUMBUS
St. Jerome Parish with the Knights of Columbus Council #1609 hosts bingo on the second Saturday of each month in the school gym, located at 1550 Farnham St., Columbus. Doors open at 5 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6 p.m.

SUN PRAIRIE
Knights of Columbus Council #4879 hosts bingo every Monday, except on major holidays, at The Round Table, 1611 N. Bristol St., Sun Prairie. Doors open at 4:15 p.m. The kitchen and bar are open from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner

BOSCOBEL
Immaculate Conception Church, part of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 405 E. LeGrand St., Boscobel, will host its 69th annual chicken BBQ event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a bean tournament, petting zoo, fishing pond, and face painting for kids. There will also be meat paddles, a 50/50 raffle, pull tabs, and free bingo for adults.

Festivals

BELOIT
Queen of Martyrs Community Celebration will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, at Tefler Park, 2101 Cranston Rd., Beloit. It will be a full day of food, kids’ games, music, and fun.

MADISON
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish’s Summer Festival takes place on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 12 noon to 10 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 1905 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison. 
Enjoy Mexican fare, live Mexican music, traditional Mexican folk dance, dance workout, and kids’ games. 
For more information, visit guadalupemadison.org or call 608-257-5000.

MARSHALL
The Epiphany of the Lord Parish Church Festival will be held at St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 120 S. Beebe St., Marshall, on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See details at epiphanyparishwi.org/church-festival or call 608-837-7381 with questions.

Ministry Event

MCFARLAND
Experience a taste of the Encounter School of Ministry at its Summer Intensive, from Monday, Aug. 3, to Thursday, Aug. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Christ the King Church, 5306 Main St., McFarland.
This transformative four-evening event introduces participants to foundational teachings on Kingdom identity, healing, prophecy, and inner healing through dynamic teaching, prayer, and practical ministry experiences. Attend one evening or come to all four nights. Visit encounterschool.org/madison/#events to register.

Picnics

MADISON
Queen of Peace in the Park will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Garner Park, 333 S. Rosa Rd., Madison. Bring your own picnic; no glass. There will be activities, ice cream, and community. Go to qopc.org or call 608-231-4600 with questions.

NESHKORO
The St. James Church Picnic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 315 N. Main St., Neshkoro. There will be food, games, raffles, and live entertainment.

PRINCETON
The St. John the Baptist Church Picnic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1211 W. Main St., Princeton. There will be food, a bags tournament, games, and more.

WATERTOWN
The St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish Picnic will take place on Sunday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the St. Henry Church grounds, 300 E. Cady St., Watertown. The day will include raffles, live music, bingo, a bags tournament, and food.

Rosary

MINERAL POINT
On Sunday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. a public Rosary will be prayed at Mary’s Rosary Garden on the Wiesbrook Farm, 775 Cty. Hwy. DDD, Mineral Point. For directions, call 608-574-1344.

Sale

SUN PRAIRIE
Epiphany of the Lord Parish’s Mega Rummage Sale will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 30 and 31, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon, at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School, 219 Columbus St., Sun Prairie, and in the parish garage. 

OREGON
Holy Mother of Consolation Church, 651 North Main St., Oregon will be holding its annual Trash and Treasure Sale on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 13 and 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 15, 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Talk

LAKE MILLS 
Fr. David Drefcinski is the speaker for the Summer Barn Talk on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m., at W8525 Finch Brothers Rd., Lake Mills. There will be a complimentary cookout from 5:30 to 7 p.m. with a free-will offering. Register your dinner count at martindula8@gmail.com

Holy Name Heights

MADISON
Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday.
Daily Mass, 12 noon, Monday through Friday.

Catholic Multicultural Center

MADISON
The Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld St. Madison, offers the following services: 

  • Daily free meal — weekdays, 4 to 5 p.m.
  • Employment Search Assistance — Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Program contact: Fernando Alvarez, 608-405-1225
  • Food pantry — Tuesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (including personal essentials items), and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon (food only; no personal essentials).
  • Immigration legal services — by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 608-441-0114.
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes — Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Cemeteries

Making your cemetery plans is a profound gift to your family. Call ahead to schedule an appointment with one of our expert Family Service Advisors who can explain all your options, or browse available property at madisondiocese.org/cemeteries

Durward’s Glen

BARABOO
Durward’s Glen, W11876 McLeisch Rd., Baraboo, is available to rent for retreats.
The chapel is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The grounds and trails are open from dawn to dusk daily.
The Rosary is prayed at 7:35 a.m. on Tuesdays, followed by Mass at 8 a.m.
Join in after Mass for Bible study, coffee, and refreshments.

• From Sunday, Aug. 16, to Tuesday, Aug. 18, Fr. Edward Looney from the Diocese of Green Bay, an expert on Mary’s Assumption, will teach us, encourage us, hear Confessions, and bring us Jesus in the Mass. There will also be time for Adoration.
• On Saturday, Aug. 29, Fr. Miguel Galvez, SJS, from Mary, Mother of Mercy Pastorate, and Paul and Carol Quist will teach and lead discussions on the human person and God’s plan for marriage and sexuality. Mass and Confession will also be offered. 

Go to durwardsglen.org/upcoming-events for more information about these events and how to register, including costs.

Calendar Submissions

DEADLINE: 12 Noon on Wednesday, eight days before the anticipated Thursday date of publication. We cannot guarantee a submitted event will appear in the calendar. Priority is given to events occurring before the next issue date.

LISTINGS: Accepted are brief notices of upcoming events hosted by Catholic parishes and organizations. If the Catholic connection is not clear, emphasize it in your submission.

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  • Full street address
  • Description of event
  • Contact information in case of questions

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