Church beckons after careers
in business

	SERVING OTHERS: Carrie Miller, Dcn. Mike VanderBloomen, and Shelly Drewiske serve supper at the Nicolet Terrace Apartments in DePere as part of youth ministry at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, De Pere, which Miller directs. (Rick Evans photo)
	Learning more For more information on the diocese's Commission Ministry Program, contact Tony Pichler at (920)272-8268 or, toll-free, 1-877-500-3580, ext. 8268; e-mail [email protected].

Seventh in a Bishop's Appeal series

By Joanne Flemming
Compass Correspondent

Two years ago Carrie Miller of Green Bay, then 27, decided to stop climbing the corporate ladder "as fast as I could" and find a career where she could "give back and help others." She is now youth minister for Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, De Pere.

Jane Vanden Boogard, 51, Little Chute, is looking ahead five to 10 years when she retires as a business systems analyst at Thrivent in Appleton. A member of Holy Cross Parish, Kaukauna, she wants to become a parish business administrator or youth minister.

"I want to give back to the parish," Vanden Boogard said. "I don't want to see parishes die because we don't have enough people available to keep them moving. That is kind of a passion for me. We need to make (the parishes) strong and vibrant and keep attracting people."   Full story ...

 • Baghdad bishop: Iraq caught in chaos
    God did not want this war and the consequences have been terrible,
    bishop says

 • Collection offers help for area homeless people
    Parishes and businesses team up to help in a drive through March 29

 • Atwell to speak at WRTL State Convention
    Event to be held April 21-22 in Wisconsin Rapids

L e n t
• Reflection on the Readings     by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --     Continue to pursue your upward calling  • Explaining the Scripture     by Fr. Michael Stubbs --     A question of mercy not judgment  • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures  • Everyday People, Everyday Faith articles		Lent articles from previous issues: • Mar. 16, 2007 issue • 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)

 • Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
    for March 25, 2007: Continue to pursue your upward calling

 • Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Michael Stubbs --
    for March 25, 2007: A question of mercy not judgment

 • Editorial -- History for Masses
    New book provides insight into the history and theology of the Mass
    up to the present

 • Editorial -- Appreciating Trent's nuances
    What Council said not all black and white

 • Bob Johnson -- Forgiveness hard, but helps us (Lent)

 • Dcn. Pat Whitcomb -- We're invited to forgive as God does (Lent)

 • Br. Steve Herro, O.Praem. -- Bringing forgiveness into our homes (Lent)

 • Praying with Sunday's Scriptures (Lent)

Sharing Our Faith   Articles on 2007 Bishop's Appeal • Church beckons after careers in business (Mar. 23, 2007) • 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