Diocesan Events St. Thérèse of Lisieux Lecture Christopher West: "Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life" Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 Bishop O'Connor Center, Madison Contact: Andy Galvin, 608-821-4517, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, 3 p.m. St. John the Baptist Church, Waunakee Contact: Dr. Patrick Gorman, 608-821-3081, www.madisondiocese.org/worship Youth 2000 Retreat for youth February 26, 27, and 29, 2010 Bishop O'Connor Center, Madison Contact: Patrick Delaney, 608-821-3160, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Fish Fries

BELOIT -- All you can eat fish fry, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish hall, 2222 Shopiere Rd., Friday, Feb. 5, 5 to 7 p.m.; soda and desserts extra; carryouts available.

DANE -- Family style fish fry, St. Michael Parish hall, 109 S. Military Rd., Friday, Feb. 5, 5 to 8 p.m.; carryouts available.

PLAIN -- Family style fish fry, St. Luke Parish hall, 1240 Nachreiner Ave., Friday, Feb. 5, 5 to 8 p.m.; carryouts available; hall handicap accessible.

Super Bowl Party

HIGHLAND -- Super Bowl party, the Red Zone, 360 Main St., Sunday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: brunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; chili available with homemade bread bowls; auction, 1:30 p.m., auction list at www.stsanthonyphilip.com/activities.htm; live music; door prizes; contests; games; proceeds to finish lower level of the new church facility.

Dinners

JANESVILLE -- Athletic spaghetti dinner, St. Mary School, 313 E. Wall St., Friday, Feb. 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

MADISON -- Night of fun, St. Dennis School gym, 409 Dempsey Rd., Saturday, Feb. 13: social hour, 5 p.m.; spaghetti dinner, 5:30 to 7 p.m.; big band music following dinner; games, crafts, and movies for younger generation; advance tickets only, contact Joel Anderson (608-244-0634) or Jim Gillitzer (608-222-8854); sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

Breakfasts

MCFARLAND -- All you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast, Christ the King Parish hall, 5306 Main St., Sunday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 12 noon; sponsored by parish Men's Club; proceeds to benefit Port St. Vincent, Luke House, and McFarland St. Vincent de Paul conference.

MONONA -- Brunch, Immaculate Heart of Mary School cafeteria, 4913 Schofield St., Sunday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 12 noon; benefit for summer high school mission trip to Kentucky.

SUN PRAIRIE -- All you can eat pancake breakfast, The Round Table, 1611 N. Bristol St., Sunday, Feb. 7, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; sponsored by Knights of Columbus; proceeds to benefit Community Charities.

Bingos

BARABOO -- Bingo, St. Joseph School gym, 310 2nd St., Saturday, Feb. 6; concessions open, 5:30 p.m.; 10 game sessions, 6 and 7 p.m.; progressive bingo, 8:15 p.m.

POYNETTE -- Bingo, St. Thomas Parish hall, 655 S. Main St., Sunday, Feb. 7, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; sponsored by Knights of Columbus; bigger cash prizes; special games; refreshments.

Card Party

MADISON -- Monthly card party, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 602 Everglade Dr., Tuesday, Feb. 9: dessert and coffee, 12:30 p.m., sheepshead, euchre, 500, and bridge to follow; all welcome, no partners needed; for more information, contact Holly at 608-833-2606 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Catholic Woman's Club

MIDDLETON -- Madison Catholic Woman's Club luncheon and annual baby shower, St. Bernard Parish, 2015 Parmenter St., Middleton, Monday, Feb. 15: Rosary, 10:40 a.m.; Mass, 11 a.m.; lunch following with guest speaker Scott Schmiesing, principal at St. Ambrose Academy, and one of his students; cost $15; reservations due February 8 to Lila Meyer, 533 Commerce Dr. #201, Madison, WI 53719; all parish ladies invited; bring unwrapped baby gift for shower.

Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center

MADISON -- Scheduled events, Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., call 608-821-3130 for information:

• Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Monday to Friday
• Daily Mass, noon, Monday to Friday
• Friday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 7 -- St. Paul's University-Retreat
• Saturday, Feb. 6 -- Office of Evangelization and Catechesis-Retrouvaille Post Session
• Tuesday, Feb. 9 -- Relevant Radio-Catholic Business Association Meeting
• Wednesday, Feb. 10 -- Edgewood High School-Sophomore Retreat

Catholic Multicultural Center

MADISON -- Scheduled events, Catholic Multicultural Center, 1862 Beld St. For a tour or more information, call 608-661-3512 or visit www.cmctoday.org

• English as a Second Language classes: Monday through Saturday, at different times. Classes are free and childcare is available. Call to find a class that fits your schedule.
• Beginning Spanish class: Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m.
• English Mass: Saturdays, 8 a.m., followed by breakfast.
• Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.
• Free hot meal every Monday through Friday, 4 to 5 p.m.
• Mobile food pantry first Thursday of month, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, call for sign up details
• Computer lab available for public most weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except during classes)
• Computer classes: call for updated schedule.
• Homework Club: Wednesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Camp Gray

BARABOO -- For Camp Gray rent reservation or summer camp program, contact Tricia Sanborn at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 800-711-4729. Scheduled events include:

• Thursday, Feb. 4, to Friday, Feb. 5 -- St. Mary, Tomah-Team building retreat
• Friday, Feb. 5, to Sunday, Feb. 7 -- Edgewood, Madison-SR. Cross Retreat; Viterbo College, La Crosse-Retreat

Send announcements of parish and diocesan organizations' activities to: the Catholic Herald, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison, WI 53719-3522; fax: 608-821-3071; e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Deadline is the Wednesday preceding week of publication.