Easter Vigil marks new life
for Howard man

	NEW CONVERT: Kevin Brennenstuhl credits his wife Ann for inspiring him to become a Catholic. He will receive the sacrament of initiation at St. John the Baptist Church in Howard. (Rick Evans photo)

By Tony Staley
Compass Correspondent

HOWARD -- When Kevin Brennenstuhl is received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil at St. John the Baptist Church, he will join his twin sons as parish firsts.

E a s t e r

Gavin and Quinn, newborn sons of Kevin and his wife, Ann, were in the first group of four children baptized in the church, a week after it had been dedicated. Now, five-and-a-half months later, Kevin will be in the first group of RCIA candidates and catechumens to be received into that same church.

Full story ...

	Easter quick links • Easter/Holy Week Mass Schedules • Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List • Easter dinners will be served around diocese
	Lent quick links • Holy Week Masses • Lenten fast and abstinence rules

 • Men challenged to live faith
    Speakers at Esto Vir conference tell men to 'pick up
    your cross'

 • Ready for summer relaxation?
    Retreats, summer camps made possible through
    Bishop's Appeal
    Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal at a glance

 • Parish, family are partners in faith
    Huebsch says parents can take two steps
    to strengthen faith at home

 • Antigo parish raises funds for D.R. mission
    Fourth annual Lenten fish fry helps native son
    serving in D.R.

 • For Sarah Zoch, the wait is finally over (Easter)
    After years of searching, Zoch has found a church she's come to love

 • Iraq experience proved pivotal moment (Easter)
    Coulliard's faith journey intensified while stationed in Iraq

 • He's growing into the faith (Easter)
    Enrollment at Catholic school motivates eighth grader to join church

 • Help wanted ads

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for March 23, 2008: The ups and downs of Holy Week (Lent / Easter)
    for March 30, 2008: Mercy deserves our gratitude (Divine Mercy Sunday)

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for March 23, 2008: Matthew intensifies the story (Easter)
    for March 30, 2008: Two Gospels share the same mission (Divine Mercy
    Sunday)

 • Editorial -- Dying for Christ (Easter)
    Church missionaries continue to pay the ultimate price for imitating Jesus' love

 • Foundations of Faith --
      for March 23, 2008: Eggs, bunnies and Easter (Easter)
          How Pesach and Pasch became Eostur-monath

      for March 30, 2008: Divine Mercy Sunday a natural to follow Easter (Divine
          Mercy Sunday)
          Faustina's visions first caused controversy

 • Sites of Tour -- Pilgrimage series: Cathedral has interesting history

 • Your Catholic Neighbor -- Taking faith to a higher level
    Parish director Nesbit continues to grow in faith, in ministries

 • Calendar of events

Sharing Our Faith Articles on 2008 Bishop's Appeal

• Ready for summer relaxation? (Mar. 21) • Diocese eyes adult education (Mar. 14) • Diocesan youth conference will be held March 30     (Mar. 7) • Program works to end domestic violence (Feb. 29) • Workshop helps parishes manage business affairs     (Feb. 22) • She's keeping the faith (Feb. 15) • Bishops' Appeal helps Catholic Charities respond to crises (Feb. 8)    Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal at a glance • Bishop's Appeal kicks off (Feb. 1)    Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use    Sidebar: 2008 Bishop's Appeal facts