To the editor:
We want to thank the Catholic Herald for the publicity before our recent Rosary Crusade. We had a wonderful turn-out.
Our thanks go out to Fr. Peter Auer, who led the Rosary, including the Glorious Mysteries and Benediction afterwards; to the Fourth Knight Knights of Columbus Marie Assembly 1150 of Jefferson; and many others who helped with readings, songs, and setting up the chairs, including the ladies of the Council of Catholic Women, who provided the lunch.
MIDDLETON — St. Peter Catholic Elementary School, 7129 CR. K, Middleton, will be hosting an open house event on Wednesday, Feb. 1, from 9:15 a.m to 11:30 a.m.
The event is open to all prospective families interested in learning how St. Peter Catholic School promotes a culture of scholarship, service, and salvation.
The morning includes an informational meeting with the principal, an opportunity to observe classes in session, time to talk individually with teachers in their classrooms, and a discussion on St. Peter Catholic School’s mission, spiritual opportunities, and an overview of the school programs.
STOUGHTON — Worldwide Marriage Encounter is hosting a square dance on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 6:30 in the St. Ann School gym, 323 N. Van Buren.
There will be a potluck dinner (no nuts/peanuts) and drinks followed by two hours of guided square dancing by an official square dance caller.
MONONA — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will host “Understanding the Impact of Anxiety on Children,” a talk by Justin Bangert, MS, LMFT, of the Center for Christian Counseling, Consultation, and Training, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Marian Hall, 4913 Schofield St.
Parents of children of all ages are invited to the discussion about the common and uncommon effects anxiety may have on children.
MADISON — Several workshops are planned for those interested in being an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion.
One will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 401 S. Owen Dr., Madison.
Another will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Victor Church, 1760 14th St., Monroe.
MADSON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison announces the appointment of John Kolasinski, OP, as Manager-Parish Administrative Services within the Diocese of Madison.
Kolasinski’s primary role will involve the day-to-day management of the consulting services the Office of Finance provides to member parishes, with an emphasis on financial controls, recordkeeping, and investment management.
Kolasinski has worked most recently for two parishes in the Diocese of Charleston.
MADISON — The Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer small group study will take place at Cathedral Parish, Madison, in the St. Patrick Church Hall, 404 E. Main St., on Wednesdays, Feb. 8 to April 5, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
The Oremus study program teaches the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks, participants will discover how God speaks to them, even in the smallest encounters.
Following the tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, they will learn how to express themselves to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice.
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| Music & Memory participant Dolores Robertson enjoys music on an iPod. (Catholic Herald photo/Kevin Wondrash) |
MADISON — Whether in the car, at work, at home, on a workout, or in church, music plays a huge role in every day life.
The tones, sounds, melodies, and lyrics people hear and enjoy often stay with them as they get older.
A recently developed program at the Catholic Charities Adult Day Center (ADC) in Madison helps participants get through parts of their days with the help of music.
The program is called Music & Memory.
It aims to bring personalized music into the lives of the elderly or infirm through digital music technology, vastly improving their quality of life.
It is geared toward helping people with dementia, such as Alzheimer’s or frontal-temporal dementia.
The ADC is a certified Music & Memory facility.
While most of the participants are elderly, anyone who uses the services of the center — and suffers from dementia — could take advantage of the program.
ADC staff took part in a training webinar after becoming aware of Music & Memory.
“We download music for the folks, specifically for them, and then when we need it during the day, we can use it for them,” said Lead Therapeutic Specialist Terri Ohmen.
“During the day, especially with the dementia participants, sometimes they escalate, they get anxious, waiting for their rides home . . . and when we see that, we can get out their personalized iPod, and we can go up to them and ask them if they would like to listen to some music,” said Ohmen.
Some iPod times are also held after lunchtime when participants need to wind down in the afternoon.
What does sitting down and playing the preschool game Hungry Hungry Hippos have to do with your spiritual life? Living in the moment and keeping the presence of God, if you are the parent of young children.
That’s what I figured out one day while considering the laundry piling up, all the cleanouts and projects I had put on hold due to Christmas preparations, a growing pile of dishes in the sink, floors and carpets that needed cleaning, plus impending chores of offering homework help after school and policing and transporting children to basketball practice.
In addition, I was just feeling a bit down after all the hub-bub of the holidays.
