STOUGHTON — The […]
Tag: parish
All boys Catholic school will open in Sauk City
SAUK CITY — Shoreless Lake Middle School, an all boys school, will be opening in September, 2016, in Divine Mercy Parish, Sauk City.
The priests and Consecrated Women of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest, have been working to establish a middle school here for young male students that will guarantee an integral and total education based in Catholic values and tradition.
According to Fr. Pedro Escribano, the school’s principal, “Shoreless Lake School will provide students with an intellectual and scientific formation of the highest calibre.”
Pilgrimage trip to St. Nazianz monastery
ST. NAZIANZ — The Cathedral Parish in Madison will sponsor a pilgrimage on Saturday, Feb. 6, to Holy Resurrection Monastery, a Byzantine monastery of the Romanian Greek-Catholic Church in St. Nazianz.
The coach bus will leave from St. Patrick Church in Madison at 7 a.m. and return around 5 p.m.
‘Surge of the Heart’ mission in Montello
MONTELLO — St. John the Baptist Parish in Montello and Good Shepherd Parish in Westfield invite everyone to take part in their upcoming “Surge of the Heart” Parish Mission.
Guest speaker is Jon Leonetti, an international Catholic speaker and author of two books entitled Mission of the Family and Your God Is Too Boring.
The parish mission will begin on Sunday, Feb. 7. A light lunch will be offered before Leonetti’s talk from 11:45 a.m. up to the time of the first talk at 1 p.m. in the St. John the Baptist Parish Center, 277 E. Montello St. Each of Leonetti’s talks is one hour long.
Theology on Tap for young adults set for January 28
MADISON — Theology on Tap for young adults will meet on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. at the Brink Lounge, 701 E Washington Ave.
Msgr. Kevin Holmes, pastor of Cathedral Parish in Madison, will speak on “Are Catholics Allowed to Think? The Intellectual Tradition of the Christian Faith.”
This lecture, on the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, will focus on if religion relies on ignorance and superstition, fighting against scientific knowledge to protect a medieval faith, or if Catholics are “allowed to think.”
Men’s retreat at Durward’s Glen January 30
BARABOO — On Saturday, Jan. 30, St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo will be hosting a men’s retreat titled, “Men of Mercy” at Durward’s Glen.
This year’s featured speaker is Fr. Scott Jablonski, parochial vicar at St. Bernard and St. Henry Parishes in Watertown. Activities during the day include Mass, small group discussion, Rosary, Confession, and Adoration.
The retreat begins with Mass at 8 a.m. and concludes by 3:30 p.m. New this year, there will be an optional Friday night program beginning at 7 p.m. for those who want to extend their retreat.
‘Our Faith Stories’ at St. Ann Parish in Stoughton
STOUGHTON — “Our Faith Stories” will feature Doug and Mary Crandall on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 6:30 p.m. in Healy Hall at St. Ann Parish.
Doug and Mary have a beautiful story of not only extreme faith, but also of Christian generosity and love.
Mary was an organ donor, which required much prayer and discernment.
Beloit parish celebrates Lessons and Carols
BELOIT — Will you be tired after the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Need some time to refocus?
Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA) Parish will be celebrating Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, beginning at 7 p.m. in the church, 2222 Shopiere Rd.
The 25-voice OLA Parish choir, under the direction of Randy Gracyalny, will be joined by instrumentalists from the parish and area to provide an uplifting prayer and musical experience.
‘Every Life Is Worth Living’ discussion series planned
MADISON — The Respect Life Committee of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish will host a two-part series, “Every Life is Worth Living.”
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016, Fr. Pat Norris, OP, will present “Catholic Thought on End-of-Life Care.” Father Norris is priest chaplain and ethicist at St. Mary’s Hospital and the bishop’s coordinator for health care for the Diocese of Madison. He will explore Catholic ethical thought on assisted suicide/euthanasia and other end-of-life issues, including palliative care and hospice.
Teens are involved at Lancaster parish
LANCASTER — Each month, a group of teens gather at St. Clement Parish to grow closer to God and each other.
Part of the parish’s religious education program, it’s the Dead Theologians Society (DTS).
DTS is a Catholic apostolate for teens that inspires the youth of today to become the saints of tomorrow through learning about the saints of yesterday.