|
 |
| Only in the Print Edition ... |
 • 2,000+ Spanish-speaking people pack St. Agnes Church as part of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration
• St. Lucy lights up day for kids at St. Thomas More School, Appleton with gift of fresh cinnamon rolls
• Pope tells U.S. bishops that sex abuse scandal can be seen as call "to conversion and deeper fidelity to the demands of the Gospel"
• Exhibit featuring experiences of kids orphaned by HIV/AIDS is on display in Chicago until year's end
• U.S. Catholics should deepen Marian devotion as essential part of Catholic identity and to strengthen their faith, says papal envoy
• Economic conditions growing worse for Palestinian families - including Christians - in Bethlehem
• Canada church groups denounce court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, but are cheered churches don't have to conduct such services
• Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- We need powerful words and visions to ward off chaos we face daily
• Mary Beth Bonacci -- We can look for happiness in many places, but all but one won't satisfy us
• Charlie Martin -- World around us is desperately lacking in peace
• Kathy Hamer -- God gives us gifts daily, but usually we don't notice
• Fr. John Dietzen -- Why Orthodox crosses differ from those in western church
• Fr. Richard McBrien -- Consistent ethic of life is under attack by some
• George Weigel -- Despite terrible acts Yasser Arafat committed, they didn't seem to lessen his celebrity
• Improvisational troupe at Xavier High School in Appleton delivers lessons on morality in their skits
• Subscribe to print edition
|
|
| Compass Contacts & Links |
NEWS
• E-mail feedback or story ideas to
compassnews@gbdioc.org
• Past issues online
ADVERTISING
• Learn more about advertising rates, publishing schedule, etc.
• E-mail The Compass Advertising Dept. at compassads@gbdioc.org
CIRCULATION
• Subscription info.
• To subscribe, report delivery problems, etc., e-mail compasscirc@gbdioc.org
COMPASS IN THE CLASSROOM
• We work with Catholic school and religious education personnel to supplement existing programs. Learn how to receive free copies.
PARISH BULLETIN INSERTS
• Use these inserts to remind your parishioners of the value of The Compass (the above link is to a 908 KB PDF file, which may take a long time to download; it requires Adobe Reader® software to view it).
STAFF DIRECTORY
• Staff list and contact information
|
|
| External Links |
(You will leave The Compass site.)
The Vatican and U.S. Bishops:
 
Catholic News Service:
 
 
 
Wisconsin Catholic Conference:
 
Movie and Video Reviews:
Provided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the above site contains brief overviews of many movies with the USCCB's classifications and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) ratings. Reviews include information on whether the film contains inappropriate language, violence, problematic behavior (including sex, questionable morality or use of drugs) and nudity.
|
|
|
Bears building community in and out of prison
Thirty inmates design, cut, stuff and sew toys for others
|
 |
BEARING WITH IT: Inmates at Green Bay Correctional Institution make teddy bears for the needy as part of a volunteer vocational program. Several diocesan parishes donate supplies for the program. Pictured are Danna Willis, David Crutchfield, Lervoltis Luckett, Antoine Nelson, Bruce Saks, Antwan Robinson, Anton Hudson, James Wright, James May, David Kronforst and Tai Keungsavath. (Jeff Kurowski photo)
|
|
By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor
A group of inmates at Green Bay Correctional Institution is building community inside and outside prison walls by building teddy bears.
Thirty inmates design, cut, stuff and sew bears for the needy as part of a volunteer vocational program. The program is supported through donations of materials by diocesan parishes and other churches.
Mary Sherman, diocesan consultant for pastoral care, said many parish social concerns committees have donated to the program, including some as far away from the prison as Ss. James-Stanislaus Parish, White Lake/Langlade.
"The response has been overwhelming," she said. "Members of the social concerns committees are so pleased to know that the fabric and yarn they donated are going to such a worthwhile program."
"Thank you so much," said inmate Antoine Nelson in response to the donated supplies. Full story ...
|
Mass Times
|
|
Christmas Masses
|
|
• Vatican seminary visits start in fall
Church officials call it crucial part of abuse
scandal follow-up
• Two taking step to priesthood
Brian Belongia and Carl Schmitt will be ordained
transitional deacons Dec. 18
• Families with ailing members won't be shut out at Christmas
Hotel chain has rooms for those whose families
are in hospitals or nursing homes
• 'God wanted something more'
Fr. Dave Hoffman was a bank examiner before deciding on priesthood
• Christmas meals planned in 5 places
• Help Wanted Ads
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
Bridging the Gap: 'Here she is...' (Advent)
Sidebar: Bishop David Zubik extends his thanks
• Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
December 19, 2004: Ah, the fine points of obedience (Advent)
• Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
December 19, 2004: Paul presents the good news of salvation (Advent)
• Editorial -- Hitting home
Talk of clergy shortages remains abstract until something happens to make
the situation real
• Editorial -- Unlocking the color puzzle
Bracelets and ribbons obvious, but not meanings
• Foundations of Faith --
More than engagement, even more like a marriage (Advent)
Joseph had some big reasons to be upset
• Saint of the Day --
Blood ties breed similar results
Sister Sisters founded German religious orders
• Tom Rinkoski --
Rubber ducky makes Advent lots of fun (Advent)
• Calendar of Events
Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2004:
• Bishop's Appeal hits $4.67 million (September 3, 2004)
• Giving to Bishop's Appeal makes some major gains (May 21, 2004)
• Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal top $4 million (May 14, 2004)
• Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal near $4 million (Apr. 30, 2004)
• Appeal tops $3.4 million (Apr. 2, 2004)
• Diocese offers helping hands in many ways (Mar. 26, 2004)
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal
Sidebar: Topping $3 million
• Providing an escape from financial quagmire (Mar. 19, 2004)
Sidebar: Nearing $3 million
• Parish finds help from diocese only a phone call away (Mar. 12, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal giving up
• Consultant helps parishes tune up Sunday liturgies (Mar. 5, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal tops $2 million
• Camp draws generations of diocesan youth (Feb. 27, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal at 30%
• Befriending persons in need (Feb. 20, 2004)
• Diocese helps engaged prepare for marriage (Feb. 13, 2004)
• Appeal theme mirrors Catholic way of life (Feb. 6, 2004)
Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --
Blockbuster action and beyond (Feb. 6, 2004)
|
|
|
