VERONA — St. Ambrose Academy students will perform Meredith Willson’s The Music Man, April 17 to 19, at the Verona High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Richard St.
Over 50 percent of the school’s student body will be singing, dancing, and working behind the scenes to produce the story of Harold Hill, the dishonest salesman who charms and is charmed by a small Iowa town.
Some familiar faces from past productions will be on stage, with new actors making their debuts.
PINE BLUFF — The Knights and Ladies of Divine Mercy will host an evening of reflection with Bishop Robert C. Morlino followed by a wine and cheese social on Friday, April 10, at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Church.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with the “Regina Caeli” and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by an hour of Eucharistic Adoration. The Sacrament of Confession will be available most of the evening. After a sung recitation of the “Chaplet of Divine Mercy” and Evening Prayer, Bishop Morlino will speak on Divine Mercy. Benediction will follow.
BARABOO — St. Joseph Parish will again celebrate the beautiful and peaceful Tenebrae service on Good Friday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae, which means “shadows” in Latin, dates to the ancient Church.
The service incorporates light, music, Scripture, and prayer to focus on Jesus’ passion — his betrayal, abandonment, and agony. The Passion narrative is told in readings, followed by Scripture and a musical reflection.
MADISON — In the Diocese of Madison, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti Church, 5313 Flad Ave.
Bishop Robert C. Morlino will be the principal celebrant with priests of the diocese concelebrating.
At the Mass, oils to be used during the coming year are blessed, including the Oils of the Sick, of Catechumens, and of Chrism. Chrism is a mixture of oil of olives and balsam specially blessed by the bishop, to be used in sacraments and the consecration of churches and particular items and vessels.
PRINCETON — You’ve heard of flash mobs? Behold! St. John the Baptist Parish is organizing a Mass mob. It will take place on March 29, Palm Sunday, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
A special effort is being made to invite through letters, email, Facebook, and Twitter those who have not been attending Mass on a frequent basis.
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BLOOMINGTON — “Remembering the ‘Classic TV’ Shows” is the theme of St. Mary Parish variety show performances which will take place at St. Mary School gym, 535 Congress St., on Sunday, March 22, at 1 p.m.
St. Mary’s Parish Players have been busy recreating some of the characters from the Mayberry TV series. Other performances will feature the St. Mary’s “Sisters” group; the White family; the River Ridge Dance team; and skits, musical, and dance performances.
MADISON — St. Dennis Parish, 505 Dempsey Rd., will host a four week “Moving Through Grief” series on Wednesday evenings, April 8, 15, 22, and 29. A group reunion will be held on Wednesday, May 13.
Sessions facilitated by the St. Dennis grief ministry team include presentations, prayer, small group discussion, handouts, and refreshments.
STOUGHTON — Each month, parishioners share their “Faith Stories” at St. Ann Church in Msgr. Healy Hall, 323 N. Van Buren St.
On Thursday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m., Pastor Fr. Randy Budnar will share how God is and has been important in his life.
LANCASTER — St. Clement Parish will host a Divine Mercy Day of Reflection on Saturday, March 28. Dr. Bryan Thatcher and Annie Karto, from the Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy (EADM), will be the featured speakers.
The day will begin with Mass at 8:15 a.m. followed by registration at 8:45 a.m. and the program from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
The program is an opportunity to learn more about Divine Mercy and the Eucharist.
