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Weekly E-bulletin 3.17.24
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Daily Holy Mass Times
Monday
6:00pm - St. Patrick
Tuesday & Thursday
7:30am - Christ the King8:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Wednesday & Friday
7:30am - St. Patrick
8:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday
9:00am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Weekend Holy Mass Times
Saturday (Vigil)
4:00pm - St. Patrick
5:00pm - Christ the King
Sunday
7:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00am - Christ the King
9:00am - St. Patrick
10:30am - Immaculate Heart of MaryConfession Schedule
Weekdays - 30 mins prior to Holy Mass
Weekends - 40 mins prior to Holy MassEucharistic Adoration
Mary Morning Star ChapelMon-Fri: 6am-8pm
(closed Thurs 12-2pm)Sun: 5pm-6pmOvernight Adoration
Last Wed Monthly at IHM - 4/24Office HoursChrist the King: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-12pmSt. Patrick: Wed & Fri 9am-12pmImmaculate Heart of Mary: Fri 9am-12pmTO THE FAITHFUL OF OUR PASTORATE,Praised be Jesus Christ! I am pleased to share joyful news with you regarding the new name of our current pastorate and soon to be new parish.
Good Bye “26”
I’m excited to announce that Bishop Hying has selected from the three proposed names Stella Maris as our new name! Stella Maris (St-EH-ll-AH M-AH-r-EE-s) is Latin for Star of the Sea.
Background
The background of this name is certainly a unique story, and maybe that’s where it will first connect with our parish. But back in the 5th century the holy and famed translator Saint Jerome was producing a new Latin translation of the Onomasticon (a historical geography of ancient Israel and the Holy Land). This work was originally written by Eusebius of Caesarea and Eusebius interpreted "Maryam," the Hebrew name used for Mary, as Mar-yam, a pairing that he took to mean "drop of the sea." It was this interpretation that Saint Jerome would use, translating the phrase into the Latin stilla maris. This would have been fine except for a mistake by a scribe who accidentally copied the phrase not as stilla maris but as stella maris, or "star of the sea," a transcription error that quickly spread far and wide.
Though originally based in error, Our Lady's title as Star of the Sea has found great connection with faithful men and women across the world. The notion of Mary as a guiding star for sailors and those attracted to waters has led to devotion to Our Lady, Star of the Sea.
Is this an Error?
Maybe we too have at some point thought our new pastorate an error, or like the Israelites we’ve wanted to return to Egypt, a return to the way things were before. Or, maybe we think this new name an error! But see how God used that small transcription error to bring something greater and far more reaching. I’m confident that will happen here, and it has already.
The Uniqueness of our Parish
As I allude to this might seem as a puzzling choice for a name, as our pastorate is not on the sea nor do I think we have an abundance of sailors! But hear me out, because I think this name highlights some unique features of our pastorate. First, when I looked at the map of Pastorate 26 territory/boundary I right away noticed that we cut in half three of the four lakes that are iconic of the Madison area, Lake Monona, Lake Waubesa, and Lake Kegonsa. This name recognizes that geographic uniqueness. Even more, incorporated into the crest of the Diocese of Madison are alternating blue and white waves which are symbolic of those lakes which are part of our territory. Not only geographically special, but our pastorate is blessed to have the witness of the Sisters of Mary Morning Star residing, offering us a unique window into contemplative life. Most Catholics could go through their whole life without ever encountering or even knowing contemplative life exists, but our pastorate has a little window into this mostly hidden world, so this name connects us to that. Lastly, a Marian parish name recognizes another unique nature of our pastorate, that IHM Church was made a Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Green Scapular by Bishop Hying in 2023.
Mary Points to Christ
To evangelize is to announce Christ, the Savior of mankind. It is here that we find the reason for the Church’s existence. It is Mary who has an irreplaceable role in the announcement of Christ. She is present in the three phases of the history of salvation: before Christ, during the life of Christ, and in the time of the Church. Her fiat brought the Messiah into the world. She was singularly associated to His redemptive mission and She is the Mother of the Church. Mary plays an active role in the passing from one phase to another, as well as in the encounter of the Church with each generation and historic moments, such as this moment in our new parish.
Looking to the Star
Stars have guided people all throughout history. A star guided the Magi to pay homage to the newborn king. And after they encountered the Christ child the Magi returned a different way because no person can encounter Christ and not leave along a different way. Today we look up to Mary as the star of the new evangelization. We look up to her and ask her to guide us to her son Jesus. True and authentic Marian devotion leads us to Jesus. This title also recognizes Mary's role as a guiding star and a true sign of hope for all, one who can intercede for us as protector of those who travel and who face the stormy seas of life.
Feast Day
With such devotion to Mary under this beautiful title, the Catholic Church honors Mary as Our Lady, Star of the Sea with a feast day celebrated each year on September 27.
In closing, a word of thanks to all who have participated in this process and offered feedback. There were so many fitting names suggested that it was hard to only have one. Please note that until mergers occur, we will need to use the word "pastorate" instead of "parish."
Hopefully there can be a sense of rejoicing, even during our Lenten journey as we receive this new name, Stella Maris. May Mary, Star of the Sea, bring our pastorate greater unity and identity in working together.
Stella Maris, pray for us.
Fr. ChadUpdatesWelcome to our PastoratePlease welcome our newest parishioners!Nicholas Higbee & Jin Young Park-Higbee, children Dominic & EmilDavid & Katie Jacobson, children Hadley & EmmySt. Patrick's Feast Day
Join us for the feast day celebration Mass at St. Patrick Church at 6pm on March 18; please note there will not be a 7:30am Mass.Feast Day of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin MaryTuesday, March 19, regular Mass schedule: 7:30am at CTK & 8:30am at IHM. The pastorate office will close at 12pm.Penance Service
Join us at the Penance Service at IHM, 6pm on March 20 for Adoration and confession.Ushers Needed
Ushers are needed, especially during Holy Week and Easter. Please sign up here.
Helping Christians in the Holy Land
Consider helping the Christians in the Holy Land by donating to the Good Friday Collection. Last year Catholics across our country helped make an incredible difference in many lives.
Sign Up!40 Days for Life
We invite all to come and pray for the protection of the unborn on the sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood: 3706 Orin Road, Madison. Sign up here.Eucharistic AdorationSign up to adore the Lord at Mary Morning Star Chapel
Lent is a time for special prayer, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the great Easter celebration.
Stations of the CrossIHM: March 22 after 8:30am MassSP: March 22 at 6pm
Confession
30 minutes before daily Mass
40 minutes before weekend Mass
Penance Service
March 20 at IHM 6pmEucharistic AdorationAt Mary Morning Star ChapelMon-Fri 6am - 8pm (except 12-2pm Thursday)There is NOT overnight Adoration during Holy Week
Children's Adoration: 3:30-4pm every third Wednesday of the month.Lenten Almsgiving
Our parish Lenten almsgiving will support Our Lady of Hope Clinic, a family focused, non-profit clinic in Madison that offers affordable access to personal healthcare.
Return your donation box on Palm Sunday. You can also donate online.
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence
For Catholics, Good Friday is an obligatory day of fasting (age 18 to 59) and abstinence from meat (ages 14 and older). In addition, all Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.Old Palms
Please bring in your palms from last year and place them in the basket in the back of church.Easter Flowers
If you would like to honor a loved one with Easter flowers, you can donate online or place an envelope labeled “Easter Flowers in memory/honor of: and from:” and place in the collection basket. Suggested donation $25.EventsFiliae Mariae
March 17 after 10:30am Mass. There will be lunch, games, a talk by Father about symbols in the church, and designing our Filiae Mariae medal. Sign up here.
Mary's Rosary Assemblers
There will be a Lenten Rosary and Chaplet Sale after Masses on March 17 at IHM. Besides lovely Rosaries, a new item for this Lent is the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary. All proceeds will be used to make and distribute Rosaries to foreign missions, hospitals, nursing homes, etc.Fish Fry
St. Patrick: March 22 at St. Patrick Hall from 4:30pm to 7pm. Dine In & Carry Out. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.Euchre Night at CTK
Christ the King Men’s Club is hosting a Euchre Night on March 24. Gather at 6:30pm, play at 7pm. Open to all adults, couples and singles welcome. $5/person.
Luke House - March
The churches within our pastorate prepare and serve meals at the Luke House. Food donations and volunteers to serve the food are needed. Click for details: CTK: Mar 19, SP: Mar 20, IHM: Mar 27Men’s Holy Week Retreat
The Jesuit Retreat House on Lake Winnebago offers a silent men’s retreat Wed.- Sat. of Holy Week, March 27-30. Register here or call 920-231-9060. Contact Mike Friedel for info at 608-347-4052.
Experiencing Suicide Grief
If you are grieving this type of loss, you are not alone and there is hope. Consider joining a 4-part series, sponsored by the Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities, Bishop Hying is joining for the first group meeting on April 2. Details here.
Pilgrimages
Walk to Mary on May 4. The Walk to Mary has become a pilgrimage like no other in the world. The walk starts with St. Joseph (at the National Shrine of St. Joseph) to Mary (at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion) to get to Jesus. Register at walktomary.com.Eucharistic Rally Pilgrimage on June 7. Be part of the historic National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Wisconsin. Details at madisondiocese.org/answer.
Mass Intentions
Monday Mar 18
6:00pm-SP: Intention designated by Celebrant
Tuesday Mar 19
7:30am-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
Wednesday Mar 20
7:30am-SP: † Marjorie Gaier
8:30am-IHM: Intentions of Richardson Family
Thursday Mar 21
7:30am-CTK: † Joan Schoepp
8:30am-IHM: † Ann Price
Friday Mar 22
7:30am-SP: Intentions of Elisa Reamer
8:30am-IHM: Carolyn Stanfield
Saturday Mar 23
9am-IHM: † James & Barbara Holman
4pm-SP: † Jackie Robinson
5pm-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
Sunday Mar 24
7:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
9am-CTK: † Barbara Paxton
9am-SP: † Rosmary Kurt10:30am-IHM: People of Stella Maris Pastorate
