MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) cordially invites all the women of the Diocese of Madison and friends to a benefit dessert and fashion show.
The “Autumn’s in the Air” style show will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church’s social center at 5001 N. Sherman. Ave in Madison on Monday, Sept. 8. Seating is at 11:30 a.m., dessert is at 12 noon, and the fashion show is at 12:30 p.m. The facility is barrier free.
MADISON — I have been with Pregnancy Helpline since 2011. When I joined, I had been a member of St. Maria Goretti’s Saint Vincent de Paul (SVDP) chapter for a few years.
Part of that ministry includes home visits, which is a chance to share and offer SVDP clients information about the different services that the county offers for those in need.
MADISON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) has long been involved with charitable works in the Madison area. Following in its founder’s footsteps, the society is now looking to expand opportunities for youth to take the reins in planning some local service events.
“Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his friends started the society when they were college students, and they named it after St. Vincent de Paul,” explained Gayle Westfahl, member services coordinator for the local council of the society. “We all know there are very talented high school students here in Madison, and many people could be served well through their creativity, passion, and desire to be of service.”
MADISON — St. Dennis School in Madison recently held its annual food drive to benefit St. Vincent de Paul.
This year, donations were also collected for victims of the typhoon in the Philippines (several school families have relatives there), including food, clothing, flashlights, toiletries, batteries, and soap.
Principal Matt Beisser set a goal of 4,000 items to be donated during the two-week drive.
MADISON — High school students are invited to fall into service with St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP).
Join the St. Vincent de Paul Youth Service Group this fall to show others the love of Christ through action.
Upcoming opportunities include:
VERONA — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul recently purchased the former John Erickson Chevrolet dealership in Verona. The society plans to remodel what was showroom and service space and — by mid-September — open Dane County’s sixth St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.
The invitation may not be engraved, but it’s from the heart.
Members of several Society of St. Vincent de Paul conferences in the Madison area will hold an “Invitation to Serve” weekend at their parishes this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25 to 26, to invite fellow parishioners to join them in growing spiritually through service to the poor or suffering.
What happens when you need a friend and there’s no one there? Having no one to turn to in a moment of need is a trying experience for anyone, but especially for the poor.
Gleaning, the act of harvesting surplus produce from farms, celebrates the local food economy while increasing access to nutritious food.
As gardeners make their spring trek to a popular local garden center, they’ll have a chance to pick one or more packs of young plants that will end up as fresh produce on the tables of Dane County families in need.
