News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Imagine another sleepless night, shivering in a cold bed without a clean, warm blanket.
Some people in the community will go to bed tonight without the basic warmth and comfort of a blanket and it will affect their ability to work, learn, and stay healthy.
MADISON — On Thursday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino will celebrate Candlemas, the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary (the Presentation of the Lord) with a Pontifical Mass at the Throne in the chapel of the Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison.
The music will be Gregorian Chant and polyphonic motets.
There will be the traditional blessing of candles and a procession.
The rites are in the Church’s ancient, traditional form of the Roman Rite in Latin.
Blessed candles will be distributed.
Kila Hagie is expecting 155 babies! Not her own babies, of course. These are babies of pregnant women Hagie is helping at the Women’s Care Center (WCC) in Madison.
MADISON — When Mary Markielewski retired from her job as a psychiatric nurse at the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison, she found herself “seeking to do the will of God.”
In recent years, she has tried to live this out by praying outside the Planned Parenthood clinic on Madison’s east side for an end to abortion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
