Memorial Day Masses will be held in the Diocese of Madison. Besides the Masses indicated here, check with local parishes for Masses being celebrated on Monday, May 30.
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Mosaic unveiled at Janesville school
“Hopefully it’ll be here as long as the school is here. We hope that not only will it inspire these kids, but it will inspire generations of kids to come,” said Artist-in-Residence Connie Bier.
Fr. Joseph C. Cox dies
Fr. Joseph C. Cox died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at the age of 93, at Tivoli at Divine Savior Healthcare in Portage.
Thanks for blankets
To the editor:
Home Health United (HHU)-Janesville would like to thank everyone who went above and beyond in answering our call for help for donations of lap blankets for our hospice patients.
As of now, Janesville and its surrounding communities have donated more than 100 lap blankets for our hospice patients. We have received so many blankets the office is overflowing!
Mass of Christian Burial to be held for Msgr. Monte Robinson
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Mineral Point for Msgr. Monte Eugene Robinson, 66, who died on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015.
Catholic Charities Rock County Fashion Show brings smiles
The models were excited as they anticipated their walk down the runway with family and friends cheering them on.
But this wasn’t an ordinary fashion show. It was the seventh annual Rock County Fashion Show for the Disabled held at KANDU Industries on Friday evening, Sept. 11.
Retirement Mass and reception to be held for Fr. Stephen Umhoefer
JANESVILLE — Fr. Stephen Umhoefer will be retiring effective July 11 as pastor of Nativity of Mary Parish in Janesville.
A retirement Mass will take place on Sunday, May 31, at 2 p.m. at Nativity of Mary Church, 313 E. Wall St.
Several priests will be concelebrating with him. The Diocesan Choir will also be on hand, along with the parish’s Sanctuary and Loft Choirs, to sing for the Mass.
Memorial Day Masses in Diocese of Madison
Memorial Day Masses will be held in the Diocese of Madison. Besides the Masses indicated here, check with local parishes for Masses being celebrated on Monday, May 25.
In Madison, a Memorial Day Mass will be held at Resurrection Cemetery, 2705 Regent St.,at 10 a.m. Msgr. James Bartylla, vicar general of the Diocese of Madison, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. Area priests will serve as concelebrants. Knights of Columbus will serve as an honor guard. The Mass will be held outdoors, but in case of rain, Mass will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 405 S. Owen Dr. Refreshments will follow Mass.
Janesville teen finalist in cooking contest
JANESVILLE — An eighth grader at St. William School needs your help to win $30,000 for his school.
Elijah Thurner and his family are finalists in the Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest, sponsored by Uncle Ben’s rice.
The contest was developed to encourage children to make healthier choices by getting them interested in cooking at an early age. The goal is also to empower parents to connect with their children one meal at a time and aims to make cooking an enjoyable activity that brings families together.
Rock County Senior Fair to be held Oct. 24
JANESVILLE — The Rock County Senior Fair will be held Friday, Oct. 24, at Holiday Inn Express, 3100 Wellington Pl., Janesville, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Admission and parking is free for the event that is hosted by the Rock County Community Partnerships for Older Adults Committee.
The theme of this year’s event is “Health and Wellness Under the Big Top.” Baby boomers, seniors, and their families are invited to attend and learn about what products and services are available in the area for an enjoyable, healthy lifestyle.