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Iconography Workshop to be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Monona
MONONA — An Iconography Workshop will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, from Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8.
People are invited to come and paint their own icon. This hands-on painting workshop (taught in the Byzantine style) is open to adults and teens (age 12 and older).
Instructor will be Drazen Dupor, an iconographer who has been painting icons since 1986. He has a studio in Middleton and frequently leads workshops at retreat centers, schools, and churches.Bible study offered at Blessed Sacrament Parish
MADISON — Blessed Sacrament Parish will be offering a five-session Bible study, No Greater Love: A Biblical Walk Through Christ’s Passion, from Ascension Press this Lent. Filmed in the Holy Land, the study features Dr. Edward Sri, Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jeff Cavins, Teresa Tomeo, Jennifer Fulwiler, Fr. Josh Johnson, and Curtis Martin. Learn how every word, every action in the Passion narratives is written by the Gospel writers to make a specific point.
The sessions will be held on five Mondays: March 2, 16, 23, 30, and April 6 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. or 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pick your time!Celebrating Black History Month
During my time at Aquinas High School in La Crosse, I was privileged to have a young Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA, as a teacher during my sophomore year.
I have written previously about Sister Thea, who was the first Black Sister in the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration whose motherhouse is in La Crosse. She was the first African American person I knew.
Sr. Jan Brynda, OP, dies
SINSINAWA, Wis. — Sr. Jan Brynda, OP, died January 23, 2020, at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Ill. The funeral Mass was held at the Dominican Motherhouse, Sinsinawa, Jan. 31, 2020, followed by burial in the Motherhouse Cemetery.
Sister Jan made her first Religious profession as a Sinsinawa Dominican August 5, 1955, and her perpetual profession August 5, 1958. She taught for 17 years and was principal for seven years and educational supervisor, instructor, and consultant for 25 years. Sister Jan ministered as a pastoral associate for 12 years and director of adult faith formation for three years. She served in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.
Jesus is main teacher at Catholic schools
In 1974, Catholic Schools Week was established as the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.
This year it occurs from January 26 to February 1. Catholic schools celebrate with Masses, open houses, and other activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members.
Educate whole person
Jesus is the main teacher in Catholic schools, where students learn about Jesus and his teachings. His message is not just a set of intellectual propositions or truths, but a way of life.
Opportunity to experience living with dementia
JANESVILLE –– The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Rock County and the Rock County Council on Aging will host a unique opportunity for family and community caregivers to briefly experience the challenges and struggles of a person living with dementia.
This free program will be held on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rock County Job Center, 1900 Center Ave., Janesville.
Pre-registration is required by calling 608-741-3615. This opportunity will be held in conjunction with the quarterly family night of sharing and pizza. You do not need to participate in the Dementia Live to join us for the night.Encounter Ministries’ School of Healing to be held at St. William Parish in Janesville
JANESVILLE — The Encounter Ministries’ School of Healing will be held at St. William Parish, 456 N. Arch St., Janesville.
Jesus said, “If you believe in me, you will do the works that I do, and greater things because I’m going to the Father” (Jn 14:12).
Encounter Ministries exists to train and disciple Catholics to demonstrate the power and love of God in their sphere of influence through the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Stoughton and Oregon parishes sponsor Christian Experience Weekends
STOUGHTON — St. Ann Parish in Stoughton and Holy Mother of Consolation Parish in Oregon, invite people to attend the upcoming Christian Experience Weekends.
The women’s weekend is February 21-23, and the men’s weekend is March 13-15.
This will be the 17th year for the weekends, which began in 2003 with the help of St. Columbkille Parish in Dubuque, Iowa.Lifting up contribution of Catholic education
We celebrate Catholic Schools Week in this last week of January with special Masses, fun activities, and service events in all of our schools.
This week lifts up the invaluable contribution of Catholic education to the lives of our young people and children, as they are formed to know Jesus, love Him, and serve Him as Catholic disciples of the Gospel.
I profoundly thank Dr. Michael Lancaster and everyone in our diocesan Schools Office, our principals, teachers, staff, students, and parents for the dedication, generosity, leadership, and service they offer to help our schools flourish and our children to realize their full potential as beloved children of God.