As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we rejoice that she, who never knew sin, also never underwent bodily corruption.
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The Blessed Mother and God’s gift of humanity
This past Monday, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Church’s conviction from the beginning, that Mary was assumed body and soul into Heaven at the end of her remarkable mission here on Earth.
Outdoor Rosary in Dodgeville
The Knights of Columbus Council 4871 will be hosting an outdoor Rosary at the Kramer Shrine near the residence of Barbara and Paul Kramer at 4718 Chimney Rock Rd., off CR Z in Dodgeville on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 6 p.m.
Spring Fling to be held for Our Lady of the Assumption School in Beloit
BELOIT — It’s a fundraiser to benefit Our Lady of the Assumption Grade School (OLA) as people support its faith-based education But, it also promises to be so much more, according to Aron Bussan, chairperson for the event.
The sixth annual Spring Fling takes place Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. at La Casa Grande Banquet Hall, 818 Fourth St., in Beloit.
Besides parishioners and school parents, the public is invited and welcome to enjoy an evening featuring a potpourri of entertainment, according to Bussan, who is an alumnus of the school.
Beloit parish hosts free Thanksgiving dinner
BELOIT — For the third year, a group of Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) parishioners are organizing, preparing food, and inviting anyone in the Beloit community to a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings on Thursday, Nov. 22.
Serving will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Assumption Hall. There is an elevator to the lower level dining hall. People who are alone are especially invited to attend.Portable Planetarium comes to Beloit
BELOIT — Students at Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit had a recent surprise.
They had a field trip and a chance to learn about the night time sky brought to them.
On November 15, the Portable Planetarium from the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Ill., made a stop at the school.
Beloit students ‘plant’ Pinwheels for Peace
BELOIT — On September 21, Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School children took part in an international art project, Pinwheels for Peace, by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace in front of their school and church.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Fla., as a way for students to express their feelings about what is going on in the world and in their lives.
It’s back to school time in Beloit
BELOIT — It’s back to school time at Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Madison.
One of them is Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) School in Beloit, which began the 2017-2018 school year by celebrating Mass with the coming together of students, families, and staff. Students proudly debuted new school uniforms.
Students met their Mass buddies and greeted old friends. The Mass buddies will attend Mass together each week as well as celebrate special occasions, work on service projects, and support each other throughout the school year.
Mary’s assumption invites us to follow her
On August 15, we celebrate Mary’s assumption into heaven.
In no. 966 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church it says, “The Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all stain of original sin, when the course of her earthly life was finished, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory, and exalted by the Lord as Queen over all things, so that she might be more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords and conqueror of sin and death.”
Shows us how to love
Mary’s assumption can motivate us to reflect upon events that led to her being assumed into heaven as a reward for her faithfulness.
Feast of Assumption Walk to Mary from Loreto church to chapel
LORETO — All are invited to join the Tri-Parish Catholic Community of Lime Ridge, Loreto, and La Valle for a Walk to Mary on the Feast of the Assumption on Tuesday, Aug. 15, beginning at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick Church in Loreto.
Those attending will gather at St. Patrick Church and make a pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Fields Chapel. The 3.1 mile pilgrimage will begin with the first decade of the Scripture Rosary at St. Patrick Church. The last decade will be prayed on top of the hill near the chapel.