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.Tag: Madison
At 12th annual St. Ambrose Benefit Dinner on December 8
MADISON — For one Verona couple, attending the St. Ambrose Benefit Dinner a few years ago was the start of an unexpected journey.
When Ryan Hartberg and his wife Christy accepted an invitation to join a couple from their parish at the dinner, they “were blown away.”
Parish hosts Piano Recital and Hymn Sing on new piano
MADISON — There will be a Piano Recital and Hymn Sing on Sunday, Nov. 18, at 4 p.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 401 S. Owen Dr.
Yana Avedyan, DMA, will be the guest artist. She will perform the following works: Bach’s Prelude and Fugue 1 WTC No. 2, Beethoven’s Sonata Op 27 No. 1 movements 2 and 3, and Liszt’s Rhapsody No. 6.
Avedyan will be playing on the new Steinway Model B Grand Piano. Amy Yanzer, director of liturgy and pastoral music at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, explains the background of the new piano.
Damian Lenshek joins diocesan staff
MADISON — Damian X. Lenshek joined the Diocese of Madison as Manager of Special Projects. In that capacity, he will assist with initiatives in operations, communications, planning, development, and technology.
He comes to the diocese with over 12 years of experience in organizational management, process improvement, and fundraising initiatives for Catholic nonprofit organizations.Sr. Kathleen Malone, OP, dies
Sr. Kathleen Malone, OP, died Oct. 29, 2018, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster, Wis. Her religious name was Sister Donaldus.
St. Ambrose Academy students put faith into action during fall Service Day
MADISON — St. Ambrose Academy students are developing love for Jesus both in the classroom and the chapel throughout the school year.
But, in order to embody the school motto “Christ is Everything for Us,” that love must also spill over into acts of charity toward others, bringing the love that God has for us into our regular habits and actions.
On Friday, Oct. 19, the entire student body put that principle into practice at 15 sites throughout the Diocese of Madison — from Camp Gray in Reedsburg to The Beacon in downtown Madison and Second Harvest on the east side — during the fall semester Service Day.Information about Catholic funerals
MADISON — The Diocese of Madison’s Office of Worship is hosting a workshop about Catholic funerals on Thursday, Nov. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd.
Patrick Gorman, director of the Office of Worship, will lead this session. November is the month in which we offer fervent prayers for the dead. It is also a time to consider our own mortality.Sr. Margaret Mihm, OP, dies
Sr. Margaret Mihm, OP, died Oct. 26, 2018, at St. Dominic Villa. Her religious name was Sister Elenara.
Bishop Morlino to celebrate annual Requiem Mass November 2
MADISON — Bishop Robert C. Morlino will celebrate the annual Requiem Mass on All Souls Day, Friday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Bishop O’Donnell Chapel at Holy Name Heights, 702 S. High Point Rd.
November is the month when Catholics pray in a special way for the repose of the dead and, by God’s will, for the rapid entrance into heaven of the Poor Souls.
Bishop Morlino, with the help of many clerical and lay ministers, will celebrate the Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass for the intention of all the deceased priests and bishops of the Diocese of Madison.Diocesan Choir to sing in Baraboo
BARABOO — The Madison Diocesan Choir will join with the St. Joseph Choir to provide the music ministry for Mass on Saturday evening, Oct. 27, at 4 p.m. The church is located at 300 2nd St. in Baraboo. All are invited.
The Diocesan Choir has more than 60 singers this year. The choir sings at parishes around the diocese and at many diocesan Masses (such as Chrism Mass and ordinations).