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We welcome you to the Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. Please help us expand our readership by forwarding this e-mail to others who may enjoy receiving it. Parishes are asked to forward it to their members. All to whom you forward E-NEWS may elect to continue receiving it by clicking on the large "Join Our Mailing List" icon .
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We invite readers to send news of interest to the wider diocese to E-NEW at info@diomil.org ! Please be sure to give us AT LEAST TWO WEEKS NOTICE for posting upcoming events!! Thank you!
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Godly Play Training Rescheduled! 
Our Godly Play Training has been rescheduled to this Spring due to many scheduling conflicts. Please look for more information on the upcoming training soon. If you have questions, please contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org or 414-272-3028 x114 or the Christian Formation Assistant, Kate McKey at diomilformation@gmail.com or 608-257-1533.
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Help for the People of Haiti
Please see the Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project and Episcopal Relief and Development websites for updates on diocesan and national Episcopal Church efforts to provide earthquake relief to the people of Haiti.
A letter from Bishop Miller:
Dear Friends in Christ,
Immediately after the January 12th earthquake, I appealed to all parishes in the Diocese of Milwaukee to take a special collection to aid our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
I have been overwhelmed by the response. To date, our parishes have raised over $30,000 for Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) and the Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project. This does not count contributions made directly to these entities rather than forwarded through the diocesan office. To all those who responded to this appeal, please know how much your generosity to those in need in Haiti is appreciated by your bishop. May God bless you!
To parishes that have not yet had an opportunity to take part in this diocesan-wide appeal -- there is still time! The needs in Haiti are great and will remain so for the foreseeable future. For instance, we have learned that Leogane, a town near the Haiti Project's sister parish of St. Marc's in Jeannette, was damaged much more severely than initially reported. Let us continue to hold the people of Leogane, and of all Haiti, in our prayers.
Once again, thank you for your compassionate response.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
Bishop of Milwaukee
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Liturgical Arts & Artifacts Exhibit
The Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild is proud to announce a Church Art & Artifact Display for the 2010 Diocesan Convention on Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 at the Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago Street, Milwaukee. We welcome the opportunity to show off the historical and sometimes hidden treasures of the diocese!
We encourage all Altar Guilds, parishes, Episcopal institutions, private collectors, and artists to contribute to the Exhibit. Please advertise this unique opportunity in your church newsletters and bulletins. It's your chance to shine!
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 Join Bible Study with Bishop Miller
Join in with Bishop Miller and other membersthe Diocese as we study the Gospel of Luke. Bishop Miller will lead us through the Gospel of Luke, what the Gospel is telling us about Christ and his followers, what Luke emphasizes, and what is unique to Luke's Gospel and witness.
Each week will bring opportunity for quiet reflection and lively discussion. Begins the First Sunday of Advent, but you can join the study and conversation anytime!
Go to www.diomil.org and look under Christian Formation to find a printable Bible Study sheet for you to use at home or in the parish, as well as information on joining the blogsite discussion.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday Mornings, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
through May 19th(come as your schedule permits)
at St. Bartholomew in Pewaukee
Get to know the stories that help you clarify choices in life today! Gather with other women on Wednesday mornings and enjoy conversation about 20 Old Testament Bible stories.
What book are we using? The Bible itself! Bring your own Bible or we can supply one. No advance preparation is needed.
Come for one or all sessions Wednesday mornings, through May 19. The schedule is: 9:00 AM gather; 9:30-10:30 AM study.
Please let us know if you will be attending by calling 262-691-0836. Child care is available if advance notice is given.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
N27 W24000 Paul Ct.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-691-0836
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Asking Questions of Faith
Asking questions of faith does no thave to be a game of solitaire. Click here to read more about the "Via Media" sessions that will be offered on Wedensdays starting January 20 and running through May 5 at Grace Episcopal Church in Madison.
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Community of Hope - Madison
If you have been pondering what to do for your Lenten discipline and personal growth this year, or wish to discover your spiritual gifts for ministry, here is a marvelous opportunity! The Community of Hope program creates Christian communities of lay volunteer pastoral care givers who are united in prayer, shaped by Benedictine spirituality, and equipped for and serving in pastoral care ministries.
Through a 12-week training course, participants explore God's call in our lives. Each participant explores a "rule of life", practices silence and Christian meditation, and attends weekly meetings to learn about pastoral care practices such as listening skills,confidentiality, discovering who you are, coping with grief and loss, and more.
The first Madison area Community of Hope training will commence Thursday, February 11, 2010, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for 12 weeks at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, located on University Avenue at Allen Boulevard. Applications are available now; the modest registration fee is $100. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Deacon Carol Smith at csmith@carthage.edu or 608-230-6888. A national program that started in Texas in 1994, St. Bartholomew's in Pewaukee has conducted this very successfully for several years. It is the ideal opportunity to deepen your personal faith and discern your path for living out that faith in the world.
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Inlet into Big Muskego Lake (photo by Pat Nakamura, member of
All Saints Cathedral
Please Share Your Photos!
Wisconsin is a beautiful state! Please send us photos that show off the beauty of the diocese's towns, cities, recreation spots and countryside! Going hiking? Biking? Bring your camera along! Photos will be used on the diocesan website, among other uses! Your help will be appreciated.
E-MAIL PHOTOS to worzalla@diomil.org . Thank you for your help with this!
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A Performance by Lisa Wagner-Carollo
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Siena Center Auditorium
5635 Erie Street Racine, Wisconsin
Haunted By God: The Life of Dorothy Day is an acclaimed play about the co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, who spent 47 years caring for poor people and leading the Catholic Church to a more active concern for needy persons in U.S. society.
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Stewardship Workshop
Rescheduled to May 15th
Please note there is a change in date for the Stewardship Workshop originally scheduled for Feb. 20th.
The new date is May 15th at Zion Church in Oconomowoc. Gary Manning will be our workshop leader with details out soon. Change the date and plan on sending a group on May 15th, 2010.
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Nightwatch - Event for Youth 
A Jr. and Sr. High Event at the Cathedral
Begins: February 26 @ 6:00 p.m.
Ends: February 27 @ 10:30 a.m.
Held atAll Saints' Cathedral
818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Join us for an overnight stay at our Cathedral where you will have a chance to:
· meet youth from all of over the Diocese and reconnect with friends
· tour the Cathedral and learn some of its history as well as the Christian traditions woven into the design of the building
· celebrate the Eucharist with our Bishop
· meditate, pray, create and discover as we encounter God in a variety of ways
· take time out of your busy lives during this season to discover new holy ground with God and one another
For more information or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact
The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org or 414-272-3028 x114
or her assistant, Kate McKey at diomilformation@gmail.com.
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Free Soup Kitchen
Are your finances tight? You would like to go out but have difficulty justifying even a stop at a fast food place. Perhaps we can help.
St. Thomas of Canterbury will be offering a Free Soup Kitchen during the 6 Fridays of Lent from 4:30 - 6:30 PM (Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26 - does not include Good Friday, April 2nd). Menu includes a hearty soup, bread and beverage. All soups are gluten-free; most are dairy-free; both meat and vegetarian soups, including a wonderful vegetarian chili, will be available. Door opens at 4:10 PM. Please call our office at 414-421-0130 if someone in your party is in a wheelchair or is unable to walk down/up stairs. Goodwill donations are accepted but not required.
St. Thomas is located in Greendale, 7255 W. Grange Ave. Enter parking lot off Westway.
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Grand piano dolly available
St. Anskar's in Hartland has a piano dolly for a "grand" piano that they will give to a parish or entity for free.
The dolly would have to be picked up at the church. The church is located at N48 W31340 Hill Road (Hwy 83) just north of Hwy 16 in Hartland. Please make arrangements for pick up with the Parish Administrator, Cheryl McCloud at 1-262-367-2439. Cheryl's office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Silent Retreat at DeKoven
The DeKoven Center
is proud to present our annual
Lenten silent retreat featuring
AbbotAndrew Marr
of St. Gregory's Benedictine Abbey
Friday to Sunday,
March 5-7, 2010
The retreat begins with an opening reception at
5:00 pm on Friday, followed by dinner, and
concludes with breakfast on Sunday.
Suggested donation: $200
(Includes program, lodging and all meals)
Commuter rate available.
Partial scholarships & clergy discount upon request at discretion of the DeKoven Center
Call or e-mail for reservation
The DeKoven Center
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EFM Mentor Training
Education for Ministry , commonly known as EFM, will have a training for mentors of the program on September 16-18,2010 at the DeKoven Center in Racine. The training will be divided into two sections, one for new mentors and the other for more experienced mentors.
If interested please contact Ellie Moseley at emoseley@wi.rr.com or (414)967-0736.
EFM is a four year program for the laity. The contents of the programs covers the Old Testament , New Testament , Church History, and Theological Choices. Groups meet weekly guided by a trained mentor. The process of theological reflection is used and each year a spiritual autobiography is written.
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Province V
Economic Justice Conference
Vision for a Just America: Coming Home
Date: February 26, 2010
Place: The Hotel Allerton, Chicago, Illinois
Keynoter: Kim Bobo, Exec. Dir., Interfaith Worker Justice Theme: Coming Home
Content: Leaders in the fields of economic justice, environmental sustainability, and the movement for a humane immigration policy will provide information and lead discussions on these topics. One workshop will focus on forming an economic justice network in Province V.
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"Your Life is Holy Ground" 
This Lenten Quiet Day led by Sr. Ignatia and Mthr. Hilary of the Order of Julian of Norwich will be offered at St. Dunstan's on Saturday, March 6, 9 am - 3 pm. We would be blessed by your presence! Lunch, snacks, coffee and tea will be provided.
There is no charge for the day, but please contact St. Dunstan's office at 238-2781 or office@stdunstans.com (by February 17 -- Ash Wednesday -- if at all possible) so we know how many to provide for. St. Dunstan's is located on University Ave. near the border of Middleton & Madison. The entrance to the parking lot is on the south side of University, just west of Allen Blvd. For more information call Susan Fiore, AOJN, at (608) 845-2413 or (608) 772-2413.
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Music at the Cathedral
Choral Evensong
Lent III
The Cathedral Choir
Sunday, March 7, 2010
3:30 p.m. Organ Prelude
4:00 p.m. Evensong
A Reception Follows
All Saints' Cathedral
818 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414.271.7719
www.ascathedral.org
Please see the Cathedral website for a full listing of their Lenten programs, to which all are invited.
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Energy Stewards program offered to parishes
The Energy Stewards program offerred to area churches includes among its sponsors the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee. Energy Stewards helps churches achieve effective energy stewardship with a program on February 27,
2010, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Park Lutheran Church in Milwaukee.
Participants will receive information about opportunities available from the Energy Incentives We Energies program,
such as:
· Free energy assessment of your buildings performed by program representatives
· Free direct installation of energy-efficient products, such as low-now kitchen and bath faucet aerators,
low-now showerheads and compact nuorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
· Cash incentives to help upgrade buildings with new, efficient technologies
Saturday, Feb. 27,2010 (9a.m.-Noon)
Lake Park Lntheran Church
2647 N. Stowell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Breakfast will be included
Space is limited, so please RSVP by February 25 via:
e-mail: rsvp@franklinenergy.com
Phone: Call 877-598-4376
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One more time . . . THANK YOU for forwarding this newsletter to parishioners and others who may be interested and for sending YOUR news/events to info@diomil.org .
See you next week!
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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