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| Marilyn Uselman |
As a Catholic child, going to Confession was a scary and anxious time for me. It involved dark small spaces, dirty drapes, and talking to a stranger about things I did wrong — not a good experience!
As I grew up, going to Confession still was anxiety-provoking. I came to realize I do not like small spaces with closed doors, or talking personally with a stranger. I have a hard enough time going into doctors’ offices. Avoidance is certain.
SINSINAWA — The Tristate Youth Choral Festival concert will be held on Thursday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at the Sinsinawa Mound.
Students in grades three to eight are offered an opportunity to participate in an afternoon clinic and perform a concert under the direction of guest clinician Karmella Sellers, Dubuque Chorale Children’s Choir director.
MADISON — The Theater Bus for persons 55 and over will be traveling to the following events in May:
• Sunday, May 7: The Rhode Center for the Arts presents The Big Five-Oh!, a hilarious, sometimes touching account of a grown man coming to terms with his age, his relationship with his son, and his future. Lunch is at the Kenosha Country Club. Cost is $73.
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 — 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
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.
Following are special Holy Week services being held in various places in the Diocese of Madison area.
BARABOO — Fr. Pedro Escribano will lead the Stations of the Cross at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center on Good Friday, April 14, at 3:30 p.m. Participants can meet on the chapel porch.
The outdoor stations will be used unless the weather forces use of the indoor stations at the Immaculate Conception Chapel. All are welcome.
To the editor:
The latest assault on civilians in Idlib province in Syria shows a brash disregard for the most vulnerable.
How can we spend our time and resources on the latest fashions or sporting events while all over the world innocent children and families suffer unimaginable hardship in in their own countries?
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