Diocesan Events Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, 3 p.m. St. John the Baptist Church, 209 South St., Waunakee Transitional Diaconate Ordination Friday, May 25, 2012 Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., Madison Presbyteral Ordination Friday, June 29, 2012 St. Maria Goretti Church, 5313 Flad Ave., Madison
	For more Diocesan Events, visit the Diocese of Madison calendar page. For a list of Holy Days of Obligation, click here.

Fish Fries

BARABOO-- St. Joseph Parish will have an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the parish gymnasium, 310 Second St. The menu features baked and batter-fried cod served family-style. Pricing for seniors, kids menu, and carryouts are available.

DODGEVILLE -- St. Joseph Parish will have an all-you-can-eat family-style fish fry and chicken dinner on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., in the school, 305 E. Walnut St. Carryouts are available from 5 to 8 p.m.

SUN PRAIRIE -- The Knights of Columbus Council 4879 will sponsor a mission trip fish fry on Friday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at The Round Table, 1611 N. Bristol St. The menu features four pieces of deep fried or baked cod, or 21 shrimp. Chicken nuggets and fries are available for children. Bar opens at 4:30 p.m. Carryouts are available at 4:30 p.m. for an additional charge by calling 608-825-9195.

Dinners

BENTON -- St. Patrick Parish, 237 E. Main St., will have a lasagna dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Serving is from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the church hall.

MIDDLETON -- St. Bernard Parish will have its 57th annual spaghetti dinner on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the parish center, 2015 Parmenter St. Carryouts are available. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Breakfasts

DEFOREST -- The Knights of Columbus of St. Olaf Parish in DeForest are sponsoring a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the parish center, located at 615 Jefferson St. The menu features scrambled eggs, sausage, and ham.

MADISON -- Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, 401 S. Owen Dr., is hosting its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event features all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, homemade applesauce, and games and prizes for kids. Breakfast will be served in the auditorium. Tickets may be purchased at the door, in advance at the parish office, or from any Queen of Peace student. Proceeds benefit the Queen of Peace School and Family Association and its education programs.

SPRING GREEN -- The Spring Green Knights of Columbus will sponsor a breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Center, 253 N. Washington. The menu features pancakes, scrambled eggs, and ham. Proceeds benefit a seminarian.

SUN PRAIRIE -- Knights of Columbus Council 4879 will sponsor an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet on Sunday, Feb. 12, at The Round Table, 1611 N. Bristol St. with serving from 8 .m. to 12:30 p.m. Pancakes, waffles, French toast bites, scrambled eggs, ham, sausage, and bacon will be featured. Proceeds will go to the Spina Bifida Network.

Bingo

POYNETTE -- Knights of Columbus Council 6997 will sponsor bingo on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Thomas Parish hall, 655 S. Main St. Special games, cash prizes, and refreshments are featured.

Singles Event

MADISON -- Join St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Singles for an adult singles dinner at Old Chicago, 7202 Mineral Point Rd., on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. RSVP to Jill at 608-604-3070 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Sunday, Feb. 19.

Night of Wine and Roses

MADISON -- The Knights of Columbus will sponsor "A Night of Wine and Roses" on Saturday, Feb. 11, at St. Dennis Parish, 413 Dempsey Rd. The social begins at 5 p.m., followed by dancing and dinner (choice of boneless pork loin or chicken cordon bleu) at 6 p.m., followed by fine wine tasting and chocolates for dessert presented by certified sommelier Rob Lewis in the St. Dennis gymnasium. For tickets and more information, call Jim Gillitzer at 608-222-8854.

Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center

MADISON -- Scheduled events, Bishop O'Connor Catholic Pastoral Center, 702 S. High Point Rd., call 608-821-3141 for information:

• Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations, 9 to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that Eucharistic Adoration will be held in the Holy Spirit Oratory until further notice.
• Daily Mass, 12 noon, Monday through Friday. Mass will be held in the Holy Spirit Oratory until further notice.
• Friday, Feb. 10 -- Madison Serra Club meeting
• Friday, Feb. 10, to Monday, Feb. 13 -- St. Paul Winter Retreat
• Saturday, Feb. 11 -- Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, Seat of Wisdom

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 many 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., Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
• Mobile food pantry open first Thursday of every month, 9 to 10:30 a.m., call for sign-up details
• Computer lab available for the public most weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except during class times)
• Computer classes: call for updated schedule.
• Homework Club: Wednesdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
• Job skills workshop: Tuesdays, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.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.

• Friday, Feb. 10, to Sunday, Feb. 12 -- Camp Gray middle school retreat. Call for information.

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.