Man who can't say 'No,' says 'Yes' to this award

	LOVES RAFFLES: Allen Stade, one of this year's Gaudium et Spes recipients, enjoys selling raffle tickets and serving in any way that he can. (Rick Evans photo) • Sidebar: Honoring them

Second in a three-part series on the 2003 Gaudium et Spes recipients

Allen Stade is known at St. Joseph Parish in Green Bay as the guy who can't say no.

"If you have something to get done and you need someone, ask Al," said Stade. "That's what people at St. Joe's will tell you. I just can't say no. The way I see it, if it's there, it needs to be done."

In recognition of his commitment to serving those in need, Stade is a 2003 recipient of the Gaudium et Spes Award, which honors those who are living the spirit of the Vatican II document The Church in the Modern World.   Full story ...

Third Sunday of Easter
• Bishop Banks --    The Pope's 'spin' on Eucharist • Auxiliary Bishop Morneau -- for May 4    Creator, redeemer and sanctifier • Fr. Richard Ver Bust -- for May 4    Forgiveness of sin removes all obstacles • Foundations of Faith --    If it's good for you, and it's good for me ...		Easter articles from previous Compass Online issues: • April 25, 2003 issue • April 18, 2003 issue • From April 11, 2003 issue:    Praying with Sunday's Scriptures Stewardship in Action • Wish List

 • Bishop Banks --
    The Pope's 'spin' on Eucharist

 • Auxiliary Bishop Morneau -- for May 4
    Creator, redeemer and sanctifier

 • Fr. Richard Ver Bust -- for May 4
    Forgiveness of sin removes all obstacles

 • Compass Editorial --
    Digging up past

 • Compass Editorial --
    Free speech wins, loses

 • Eye on the Capitol --
    Health care workers need legislation to protect their rights

 • Foundations of Faith --
    If it's good for you, and it's good for me ...

 • Saint of the Day --
    Innocent, not proven guilty

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