The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has formally condemned racism in four pastoral statements: in 1958, 1968, 1979, and in 2018 with Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love — A Pastoral Letter against Racism.
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New addition to Catholic school celebrated
SUN PRAIRIE — On a hot late August day, in the midst of a pandemic, dozens of masked people gathered outside the new entrance of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie to celebrate a great accomplishment in the midst of hardship.
“I think we are a community that is beyond blessed today with all that has happened in our world, the challenges we are all facing,” said Principal Kimberlee Frederick while standing before the small crowd as they tried to stay cool in the shade of awnings. “To be able to be here, to be able to be celebrating this beautiful building, celebrating Catholic education, celebrating the tradition that is Sacred Heart, is beyond a great gift to us.”
Beside her were Bishop Donald J. Hying of Madison and priests Msgr. Duane Moellenberndt, the recently retired pastor of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish; Fr. Thomas Kelley, the new pastor; Fr. Lawrence Oparaji, parochial vicar; and Msgr. Donn Heiar, pastor of St. Albert the Great Parish in Sun Prairie.
Shoe drive in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE — Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish in Sun Prairie is conducting a shoe collection drive.
Like many organizations, Sacred Hearts canceled its annual Rummage Sale fundraiser due to COVID-19. The shoe drive will help Sacred Hearts earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all the donated goods.
Those dollars will benefit Sacred Hearts’ community outreach programs as well as parish ministries. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used, or new shoes. The campaign kick-off is Saturday, July 11, from 8 to 11:30 a.m., at the parish garage, 221 Columbus St. Anyone donating 10 pairs of gently used, worn, or new shoes (only one pair of shoes can be flip-flops) will receive a coupon for a FREE Culver’s sundae.
Sacred Hearts Parish in Sun Prairie to hold Eucharistic Day
SUN PRAIRIE — Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 221 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie, will hold its annual Eucharistic Day on Sunday, March 31.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass. There is opportunity for private prayer and Adoration from noon until 3 p.m., when Evening Prayer and Benediction will be held.Woman’s Club opens hearts to children in need
MADISON — The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club (MCWC) opens their hearts to children at their annual Christmas luncheon by bringing gifts of toys and clothing to benefit the St. Vincent de Paul Little Drummer program.
This year’s luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 11, will be held at Nakoma Golf Club, 4145 Country Club Rd., at 12 noon.Eucharistic Day in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE — Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish will hold its annual Eucharistic Day on Sunday, March 11.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass at the church, 221 Columbus St. Private prayer and adoration take place until 3 p.m., when Evening Prayer and Benediction will be held.
A reflection on “The Eucharist: Gift of the Body of Christ” will be given by Msgr. Douglas Dushack, a retired priest of the Diocese of Madison who is currently in residence at St. Albert the Great Parish in Sun Prairie.
Sacred Hearts School holds personal care items drive
SUN PRAIRIE — For the seventh year, Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie held a personal care drive to help fill a local food pantry’s need for those items.
This year, students were asked to “Cram the Cart” in the school entryway with items such as deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, diapers, laundry detergent, dish soap, and other personal care items.
By the last day of the drive, the large cart was overflowing, with bags and boxes surrounding it.
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School celebrates 125 years
SUN PRAIRIE — It was time for a birthday party 125 years in the making.
October 12, 2017, marked the quasquicentennial anniversary of Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie.
To celebrate, as had been done on other milestone anniversaries, the students lined up in the numbers of “1,” “2,” and “5” for a picture showing “125,” to celebrate the anniversary.
Eucharistic Day at Sacred Hearts Parish, Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE — St. Teresa of Avila once heard someone say, “If only I had lived at the time of Jesus . . . If only I had seen Jesus . . . If only I had talked with Jesus . . .”
St. Teresa replied, “But do we not have in the Eucharist the living, true, and real Jesus present before us? Why look for more?”
Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 221 Columbus St., will hold its annual Eucharistic Day, Sunday, March 26.
Eucharistic Day in Sun Prairie
SUN PRAIRIE — Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish, 221 Columbus St., observes its annual Eucharistic Day on Sunday, March 6.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at the end of the 11 a.m. Mass. Private prayer and Adoration take place until 3 p.m., when Evening Prayer and Benediction will be held.