PINE BLUFF — “Now is the time for St. Joseph” says the new book Consecration to St. Joseph: The Wonders of Our Spiritual Father by Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC.
Each man who attended the Knights of Divine Mercy event at St. Mary Church in Pine Bluff on February 7 received a copy of this book to embark on their own journey to be “St. Joseph Strong”.
More than 300 men were in attendance and heard a talk by Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison. |
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Some years ago, my friend Msgr. Francis Mannion wrote an article concerning the three essential features of the Eucharistic liturgy — namely, the priest, the rite, and the people.
When these elements are in proper balance, rightly ordered liturgy obtains.
Further, from these categories, he argued, we can discern the three typical distortions of the liturgy: clericalism (too much of the priest), ritualism (a fussy hyper-focus on the rite), and congregationalism (a disproportionate emphasis on the people).
Acedia is an uncommon word that defines a common experience. Its Latin and Greek antecedents mean “negligence” and “lack of care.”
The definition is “a state of listlessness or torpor, of not caring or not being concerned with one’s position or condition in the world. (Acedia) can lead to a state of being unable to perform one’s duties in life. Its spiritual overtones make it related to, but distinct from depression.”
Linked to boredom, lukewarmness, and apathy, acedia can particularly overwhelm us in our spiritual practice and pastoral ministry.
MADISON — Have you ever wished that your Catholic faith could be more connected to your daily life?
The Office of Worship of the Diocese of Madison is starting a new series of workshops to help people do just that, starting with celebrating Sunday and the liturgical year, on Wednesday, March 18 (7 to 8:15 p.m.) at Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd. in Madison.
The liturgical year is one of the great gifts of the Catholic Church. Throughout the year, we follow Jesus Christ from his birth to his Ascension (and beyond). We even look forward to the day when he will come again at the end of time.
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club will hold its annual Priest and Religious Recognition Day on Tuesday, March 10, at Blessed Sacrament Church, 2116 Hollister Ave., Madison. All women of the diocese are invited to attend and are encouraged to bring their pastor, associate pastor, religious education director, and/or any other staff who serve to enrich the spiritual life of the parish community.
Rosary will be prayed at 10:40 a.m., Mass is at 11 a.m., followed by lunch in the Friary. The program at 1 p.m. in the auditorium features Kim Vercauteren, executive director of the Wisconsin Catholic Conference. She will give an inside look at the work of the conference, the public policy voice of the Wisconsin bishops.
MADISON — The Heart of Our Faith retreat will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Madison, 602 Everglade Dr.
How often have we heard the beautiful message of the Gospel . . . the good news of God’s love, Jesus’ gift of salvation, the Holy Spirit’s power?
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 304 East St. in Baraboo, on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 at 11 a.m. for Msgr. Orra Charles Schluter who died on February 16, 2020 at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee at the age of 75.
Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison will celebrate the Holy Mass, with Msgr. Daniel T. Ganshert as homilist. Visitation at St. Joseph Catholic Church will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m., and on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. until the start of the Holy Mass. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Parish Cemetery, Baraboo. A funeral luncheon will take place in the parish school gymnasium after the Funeral Mass.
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MADISON — When a priest becomes a bishop, he is tasked with choosing a motto for his episcopacy.
Usually taken from Scripture, it should be of some importance to the focus of that bishop in his service as a shepherd to the people entrusted to him.
As Bishop Donald J. Hying made this decision for his episcopacy, he chose, Caritas Numquam Excidit, Latin for “Love Never Fails,” which also doubles as the theme of the 2020 Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA).
Your donation to the ACA fuels the proclamation of the Gospel, the celebration of the sacraments, the religious formation of our youth, the training of seminarians, the good work of Catholic Charities, and supportive services to our parishes and schools allowing the Diocese of Madison to fulfill the true mission of the Church by making disciples of all nations.
This year’s ACA is, once again, seeking your help and asking you to prayerfully consider what you are able to do to support the important ministries that are impacted through your generosity.
In the coming weeks, parishes across the diocese will participate in an in-pew pledge/donation process. You will view a short video highlighting more of the ministries that the ACA supports, so you are able to get a good idea of where your donation is going. |
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Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually on February 14.
Originating as a Western Christian feast day honoring one or two early saints named Valentinus, Valentine’s Day is recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romantic love and friendship.
MADISON — Fariba Roughead discussed a topic that is “really near and dear to my heart” in a recent presentation at Holy Name Heights in Madison.
Fariba talked about “Interfaith Dialogue: A Personal Perspective on Catholicism and Islam.”
A native of Iran and now a U.S. citizen, she told the story of her conversion from Islam to Catholicism. Throughout her talk, she emphasized the importance of dialogue with those of other faiths.
