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Margie Schels, For the Catholic Herald

‘Hour of Code’ at St. John the Baptist, Jefferson

JEFFERSON — Students attending St. John the Baptist School in Jefferson celebrated Computer Science Education Week recently, by participating in the “Hour of Code” which introduces students to computer coding.

The program was developed by Code.org a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding participation in computer science across all grade levels.

Several partner organizations support the Hour of Code: Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the College Board, and many others.

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Kevin Wondrash

Men’s retreat at Durward’s Glen January 30

BARABOO — On Saturday, Jan. 30, St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo will be hosting a men’s retreat titled, “Men of Mercy” at Durward’s Glen.

This year’s featured speaker is Fr. Scott Jablonski, parochial vicar at St. Bernard and St. Henry Parishes in Watertown. Activities during the day include Mass, small group discussion, Rosary, Confession, and Adoration.

The retreat begins with Mass at 8 a.m. and concludes by 3:30 p.m. New this year, there will be an optional Friday night program beginning at 7 p.m. for those who want to extend their retreat.

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Kevin Wondrash

Requiem Mass for the unborn

PINE BLUFF — There will be a Requiem Mass for the unborn celebrated on Sunday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary of Pine Bluff Church, 3673 County Road P, Cross Plains.

This Mass will be celebrated in memory of all who have died from abortion in the Diocese of Madison in the past year.

Women and men who have experienced the pain and anguish of having had an abortion — or being involved in one — find a liturgy for the unborn to be a source of hope and grace.

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Kevin Wondrash

Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration to be held at Cathedral Parish

MADISON — St. Raphael Cathedral Parish will hold its annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Holy Redeemer Church, 120 W. Johnson St., on December 11 and 12.

While Mary has long been the patron saint of Mexico, St. John Paul II proclaimed her the Patroness of the Americas in 1999. Juan Diego, to whom Mary appeared in 1531, was canonized in 2002, making him the first Amerindian saint.

Today people across Latin America — not only Mexicans — venerate Our Lady of Guadalupe, including many Latin American immigrants in the United States.

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