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"Triple Espresso" cast takes coffee break at St. Joseph School

Pope appeals for peace, church unity in first Sunday noon blessing

Panelists see Pope Benedict XVI as unifier, peacemaker

Notre Dame student writes from the heart and wins contest

Fr. Ron Rolheiser -- Despite initial misgivings we must believe good will come from new pope's reign

Charlie Martin -- For someone to know us we must trust and tell

Fr. John Dietzen -- Are there zodiac signs at St. Peter's?

Fr. Richard McBrien -- Choice of Benedict as a name is promising

George Weigel -- Neither theologians nor athletes play ball

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Finding volunteers computes in Appleton parish
Sr. Mary Shawn Fagan finds a role for St. Pius X parishioners
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COMPUTER ASSISTED: Her trusty computer data base is one of the tools Sr. Mary Shawn Fagan uses to find volunteers at St. Pius X Parish, Appleton. (Rick Evans photo)
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Fourth in a series on the stewardship of service
By Linda DeVries
Compass Correspondent
When St. Pius X Parish, Appleton, needs a lector for Mass or volunteers for the parish picnic, they know who to call - Sr. Mary Shawn Fagan, ANG. As parish volunteer coordinator, she maintains a comprehensive data base of parishioners who have expressed willingness to help with various ministries.
Because St. Pius X Parish has a goal of 100% participation in Mass attendance, volunteering and financial support, the half-time position of volunteer coordinator was established seven years ago.
Sr. Fagan, who took over the role in 2000 after retiring as principal of St. Pius X School, said her administrative skills serve her well. Full story ...

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Gifts top $4 million to support 2005 Bishop's Appeal (Apr. 29, 2005)

Reaching outside school walls (Apr. 8, 2005)

Covered by a big umbrella (Mar. 25, 2005)
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Service helps cash-strapped dig out of hole (Mar. 18, 2005)

Meeting the needs of burgeoning population (Mar. 11, 2005)

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Bringing the church to those with disabilities (Feb. 25, 2005)

Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
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Campus ministry fuels students' growth in faith (Feb. 18, 2005)

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