T’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: This live Radio play will feature performances by St. Bernard’s Children’s Choir and a reading of “Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus” by Patricia Whitely at the Middleton Performing Arts Center on:

Ticket prices are: $14.00 Adults; $6.00 Children 12 and under and $10.00 Senior Citizens (65+). Please Note: $2.00 refunded per ticket at performance for 2 or more non-perishable food donations for MOM’s Food Pantry. For advanced tickets, please call 831-2521. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the show. Limited seating at each performance.

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS - COUNCIL #1164 invites all women to attend their December meeting on Thursday, December 11 at St. Bernard Church, 2450 Atwood Avenue, Madison. Registration begins at 10:15 AM, business meeting at 10:30 AM, Rosary at 11:30 AM, Mass at Noon, and luncheon and program following. Cost is $8.00. Dr. Felipe Manola will speak about his annual medical mission work in the Philippines. He will also sing and tell about the Christmas customs of the Philippines. Reservations must be made by Monday, December 8 by calling Betty at 274-6042.

ST. AMBROSE ACADEMY BENEFIT DINNER & AUCTION: The dinner will be prepared by Bishop Morlino and St. Ambrose students on Friday, December 19 at the Bishop O’Connor Catholic Center, 702 S. High Point Road, Madison. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 827-5863 or email Katie Haun at khaun@ambroseacademy.org.

FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS: This presentation by the Madison Diocesan Choir will be on Sunday, December 21, 5:30 PM, at Bishop O’Connor Catholic Pastoral Center. Bishop Morlino will preside. Harpist Mary Ann Harr will be the special musical guest, accompanying the choir. All are invited. No admission; please bring a non-perishable food item to share with those in need. The program will be repeated on Saturday, January 3 (the Feast of the Epiphany) at Saint Henry Parish, Watertown at 7:00 PM, with Fr. Brian Wilk presiding. For more information, go to http://www.diocesanchoir.org. The Choir’s newest Christmas CD, With Joyful Steps, will be available for purchase that evening, online or by calling the Office of Worship at 821-3080.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION IN DIOCESE: Are you interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and want to find a convenient time and place? Visit the website at http://www.madisondiocese.org/penance for a listing of Communal Penance Services and individual confessions at parishes throughout the Diocese.

BEREAVEMENT SERIES

St. Thomas Aquinas Church will be hosting a five-week Bereavement Series for anyone who has lost a loved one. This series, in a supportive faith-based setting, starts November 10. Registrations are necessary. Brochures are available at all parish en-trances or contact Sr. Anna, at 831-6531 or sr.anna@stbmidd.org.

Cornerstone Young Adults (18-39)

Cornerstone Young Adults (18-39) will meet the first Thursday of every month, starting October 2, for an All Saints and Angels prayer group. Cornerstone’s mission is to gather Catholic young adults and those of similar faiths to cultivate and share their faith, contribute to the community and enjoy fellowship. The group will be meeting at St. Dennis Parish Fellowship Hall, Madison, at 6:15 PM. The format will consist of an opening prayer and acknowledgements, an offering of petitions, and a closing with dessert and social time. All are welcome! For more information or to submit prayer requests please call Krissy at 213-1998 or email: madisonprayer@gmail.com.

ConQuest is a national network of leadership clubs and camps for boys and young men ages 5 to 16 years that trains them to become self-disciplined and confident Catholic leaders who possess moral integrity and are committed to improving the communities in which they live. For more information visit the website at : www.conquestmadison.com or call Andy Galvin at 833-9121.

HospiceCare Drop-in
Support Groups

HospiceCare Drop-in Support Groups are offered to anyone whose life has had the impact of the death of a loved one. For more information on the weekly meeting days and times, please call Kris at 276-4660.

Single men of all ages are invited to join in an evening of free pizza, prayer, social, group discussion, and Fr. Eric Nielsen, pastor of UW-Madison St. Paul's University Catholic Center presenting his vocation and priest story. The evening will conclude with Eucharistic Adoration. For more information, contact Msgr. Jim Bartylla at 608-821-3095 or james.bartylla@straphael.org

Are you thinking about your child’s education? Would you like support in raising your child in a Catholic environment?

St. Francis Xavier Parish, Cross Plains: The school has classes in Pre-K to Grade 8 serving students from Cross Plains and surrounding communities. Bussing is provided by many of the area public school districts. For more information, please call the school office at 798-2422.

St. Peter Parish, Ashton: We are celebrating 140 years of continuous education in the Middleton / Ashton area (located off Highway K). The school offers classes from Kindergarten through Grade 5. St. Peter Parish-Ashton has openings for Kindergarten through Grade 5. Please contact Maria Pratt, principal, 831-4846.

St. John’s, 114 East Third St., Waunakee:  For more information on the days and times available, please call 849-5325.

St. John's serves Kindergarten and Grades 1-6. Rooted in Catholic traditions and values, a comprehensive educational program includes foreign language, computer, gym, library and music programs. Call 849-5325 or e-mail Conni Stark, cstark@straphael.org, to request registration material.

St. Ambrose Academy at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 602 Everglade Dr., Madison high school curriculum and extracurricular activities provide excellent preparation for college and for life! Bishop Morlino has said of the academy, “I’m with you 100 percent.” For more information visit our web site at: www.ambroseacademy.org; e-mail: info@ambroseacademy.org or call 827-5863. Families are also encourage to call for a private visit anytime.

Our Lady Queen of Peace School is accepting applications for the Kindergarten class of 2009-10. Priority is given to our registered parishioner families until Nov. 14. After this date, all applications are processed in the order received. Details about our entire registration process are available online at: http://www.qops.k12.wi.us or by contacting the school office at 231-4580.

Edgewood College http://www.edgewood.edu for more information.

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MAZZUCHELLI 
INVESTIGATION
COMPLETED
(The Making of a Saint
from Wisconsin
in Modern Day Times )

Bishop Robert C. Morlino and the Madison Diocesan Tribunal along with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters held the closing session of the diocesan process regarding the beatification of the Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli on Thursday, August 21 at 4:30 PM in the Queen of the Rosary Chapel, Sinsinawa Mound. Following the closing session, all documentation were sent to the Vatican’s Congregation for the Causes of Saints for their study. If you were unable to attend, the event was recorded and can be viewed via the Internet at: www.ustream.tv/sinsinawa

More on Fr. Mazzuchelli:

About Fr. Mazzuchelli on the Sinsinawa Dominican Website  -  http://www.sinsinawa.org/

Bulletin Insert for August 24, 2008 pdf

"A Miracle in Our Midst"  by Lori Lonergan pdf