TV Mass attracts faith-filled,
loyal audience

	THE LORD BE WITH YOU: Fr. John Van Deuren presides at a recent Sunday TV Mass shown weekly on WBAY, channel 2, Green Bay. The Masses are funded through the annual Bishop's Appeal. (Rick Evans photo)

Sixth in a Bishop's Appeal Series

By Jeff Kurowski
Compass Assistant Editor

Some of Fr. Dave Kasperek's favorite letters come from people he has never met. Although he hasn't spoken to them in person, the pastor at Ss. Edward & Isidore Parish in Flintville, has made an important connection with them through the weekly television Mass, which airs at 5:30 a.m., Sunday mornings on WBAY-TV.

"I've never had TV Mass without feedback," he said. "I get nice letters from people who say 'I saw you on television.' It is such a marvelous way to reach out to people. If I had the time, I would do every TV Mass."

The TV Mass, supported by donations to the annual Bishop's Appeal, is produced by the diocese in cooperation with WBAY. Tony Kuick, diocesan director of Communications, directs the broadcasts. Anissa Lodzinski, associate director of Worship for the diocese, serves as liturgical coordinator for the TV Mass, which dates back to when the Norbertines owned the station from 1953 to 1976.   Full story ...

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L e n t
• Bridging the Gap by Bishop Zubik --     Bridging the Gap: What's in a name?  • Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     Without reconciliation, there is no joy  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     Parallels of fasting and feasting  • Editorial -- Something fishy  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		• Praying with Sunday's Scriptures Lent articles from previous issues: • Mar. 9, 2007 issue • Mar. 2, 2007 issue • Feb. 23, 2007 issue • Feb. 16, 2007 issue • Lenten fast and abstinence rules • Editorial -- Fasting for a purpose (2/9) 2007 Wish List Lenten Giving/Easter Joy Wish List (from Feb. 23, 2007 issue)

 • Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik -- Bridging the Gap: What's in a name?

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for March 18, 2007: Without reconciliation, there is no joy

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for March 18, 2007: Parallels of fasting and feasting

 • Editorial -- Something fishy
    In southeast Michigan, the muskrat counts as fish in Lent on Ash Wednesday
    and Friday

 • Editorial -- Umbilical cord funds needed
    Congress should approve this budget item

 • Fr. Dave Beaudry -- Confession has long and varied history in church (Lent)

 • Andrea Sabor -- Reconciliation includes two commonly used rites (Lent)
    Sidebar: Penitential
    Sidebar: The gift of reconciliation

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures for small faith-sharing groups (Lent)

Sharing Our Faith   Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal • TV Mass attracts faith-filled, loyal audience (Mar. 16, 2007) • Church of Green Bay to grow by 266 at Easter (Mar. 9, 2007) • Catholic Charities uses 'hands-on' approach to spread Gospel (Mar. 2, 2007) • Tigerton area parishes believe in youth ministry (Feb. 23, 2007) • Stewardship plan rests on foundation of prayer, service (Feb. 16, 2007) • Bishop's Appeal calls Catholics to stewardship (Feb. 9, 2007)    Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use    Sidebar: Advancing the Mission update    Sidebar: 2007 Bishop's Appeal facts