CROSS PLAINS — On Saturday, May 6, from 7 to 9 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Parish is hosting an evening of celebration for the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s apparitions at Fatima to three peasant children.
Guest speaker Juan Landa from Mater Dei Tours will share his insights on Our Lady’s important message and how it applies to the Church and our lives today.
VERONA — Now in its second year, the High School Ministry program at St. Christopher Parish in Verona is striving to be a community where all teens can be heard, feel like they belong, and form authentic friendships through discussions, prayer, study, and social activities.
The program is a separate entity from the parish’s Confirmation program for teens, who are confirmed in the fall of their 10th grade year.
For Youth Ministry and Confirmation Coordinator Doug Ulaszek, High School Ministry is about the teens “being formed beyond Confirmation” and striving to “change the mentality” from teens being done with their faith formation following the Sacrament of Confirmation.
MADISON — The Madison St. Vincent de Paul Youth Service Council (SVdP YSC) continues to organize a variety of service, faith, and friendship activities throughout the year.
A new initiative this academic year was the creation and development of a scholarship designed to provide financial support for future education to a high school senior qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
MADISON — Ron Johnson, coordinator of the Dane County Community Restorative Court, will be the guest speaker of the St. Thomas More Society meeting on Friday, April 21, at 7:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Church Hall, 404 E. Main St.
The public is welcome. Bring a friend or colleague. There is no charge.
Johnson, originally from Milwaukee, is a former teacher and principal, as well as a father of seven. His career includes working with programs that address gang prevention and intervention, youth violence, youth development, and employment.
MADISON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Madison is sponsoring young adult service opportunities.
Young adults looking for a fruitful way to spend Saturday , April 22, are invited to join other young adults in service during the morning and enjoy bowling and lunch in the afternoon.
Check out the event signup page for more details at tinyurl.com/svdpya2017madison
FORT ATKINSON — St. Joe’s 55-PLUS Group will have their next potluck social on Wednesday, April 19, at St. Joseph Parish Hall.
The potluck will begin at 1 p.m. Beef Brisket, coffee, lemonade, and tableware will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass.
After the potluck luncheon, Joel Winn will present “Discovering Indian Artifacts”, noting that “History began here long before 1832.”
MADISON — In the Diocese of Madison, the Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Holy Tuesday, April 11, 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.
PRINCETON — St. John Catholic Church is celebrating its fourth annual Mass Mob on Palm Sunday, April 9, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. The parish asks parishioners and frequent guests to help fill the church.
This is an excellent way of fulfilling Pope Francis’ desire for us to bring others to Christ. You can fulfill his wishes by inviting others, especially those who have not been attending Mass on a frequent basis, through letters, emails, Facebook, and Twitter.
MADISON — On Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m., His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at the Throne (Extraordinary Form) in the chapel of the Holy Name Heights in Madison (Bishop O’Connor Center), 702 S. High Point Rd.
Holy Mass will be celebrated in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, foster father of the Lord, husband of Mary, patron of the Church, of the dying, of fathers, and of immigrants.
The music will be Gregorian Chant and polyphonic motets.
MADISON — On Monday, March 20, at 7 p.m., His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at the Throne (Extraordinary Form) in the chapel of the Holy Name Heights in Madison (Bishop O’Connor Center), 702 S. High Point Rd.
Holy Mass will be celebrated in honor of the Feast of St. Joseph, foster father of the Lord, husband of Mary, patron of the Church, of the dying, of fathers, and of immigrants.
The music will be Gregorian Chant and polyphonic motets.
