WATERLOO — The Island Church Foundation invites the public to visit the historic St. Wenceslaus (Island) Church on Sunday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Edward Langer will speak at 12:30 p.m. about the settlers of The Island in the multi-purpose building next to the church.
Bill “HORSE” Bossingham will entertain guests on the church grounds with his one-man band from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (bring lawn chairs).FORT ATKINSON — […]
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PRINCETON — Plans are underway for St. John Catholic School in Princeton’s 19th annual Golf Benefit to be held on Saturday, May 18, at Sondalle’s White Lake Country Club, Montello.
Price is $75 per person. This is the same price as last year in the hopes of increasing participation. Cost includes 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. The cost for full members of Sondalle’s White Lake Country Club is $50 per person.JEFFERSON — The Catholic community of St. John the Baptist (SJB) School and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Jefferson recently gathered to participate in a fundraising event for the family of Addie Houston, a fifth grader at East Elementary School and great-niece of St. John’s principal, Bill Bare.
As news of Addie’s battle against leukemia reached the school and parish community, there were many inquiries as to how to best help and support the family.MADISON — St. Dennis Parish is hosting its second annual Earth Day celebration the weekend of April 27 to 28 with activities and exhibits designed to demonstrate how individuals and families can take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve natural resources.
At the Earth Day event, which is open to the public, participants will be able to:
• Have their carbon footprint calculated by members of the St. Dennis Care for Creation team.
• Learn about the 66-panel solar electric system, installed in 2017 to generate electricity for Saint Dennis School.STOUGHTON — Students at St. Ann School, Stoughton, are gearing up for their April 26 and 27 drama club production of Aladdin, Jr., a show closely based on the 2014 Broadway musical and the 1992 Disney film.
The production, Aladdin, Jr., will be held at Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
The show, directed by DeeDee Bouzek, tells the story of Aladdin and his magic lamp and features Sam Ross in the title role, Ellee Milota as Princess Jasmine, and Megan Gille in the iconic role of Genie.SAUK CITY — Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on April 28 at St. Aloysius Church on 115 Madison St. in Sauk City.
The festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. and conclude with The Taste of Divine Mercy, which promises a fabulous food celebration at 4 p.m. in the school gym.
Ann Black, parishioner, has the following question for all of us: “If God gave you one special Sunday when Jesus asks us to come to him for his mercy, why wouldn’t you come to him on that day?”
BARABOO — St. Joseph Parish, Baraboo, will again celebrate the beautiful and peaceful Tenebrae service on Good Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae, which means “shadows” in Latin, dates to the ancient Church.
The service incorporates light, music, Scripture, and prayer to focus on Jesus’ passion: his betrayal, abandonment, and agony. The Passion narrative is told in readings, followed by Scripture and a musical reflection.