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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 . In addition to forwarding E-NEWS to parishioners with e-mail access, parishes are asked to make hard copies available to parishioners who do not have e-mail.
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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Spirituality in Aging Conference
Spirituality in Aging Conference
April 23, 2010
Country Springs Hotel, Waukesha
Presented by The Elder Ministries Committee,
Part of The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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Camp Webb
Camp Webb is an outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Everyone who comes to Camp Webb is given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, to discover more about the Episcopal Church, to develop a greater spiritual awareness, and to encounter Christ through living and learning in God's creation. Campers will learn new skills, make new friends, create lasting memories and explore who they are and who God is in their lives.
For more information and to see pictures from summer 2009, please visit www.campwebb.org.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact The Rev. Shannon Kelly at kelly@diomil.org.
Camp Webb Summer 2010
Staff Training
June 27-July 2
Camp Weeks
July 4-9
July 11-16
July 18-23
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New Beginnings
When: April 23 - Staff Training
April 24 & 25 - Event!
Questions? Contact Deacon REGS Scheeler, 1540 S. 166th St., New Berlin, WI 53151-1404 Phone: 414-378-7390
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 Happening
Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers with the help of clergy and lay adult leadership. The purpose of the Happening - A Christian Experiencesm program is to be one of the instruments within the Anglican Tradition to renew the Christian Church in the power of the Holy Spirit, in order that the Church may respond more readily to its call to spread the Kingdom of God throughout the world.
The Next Happening is:
Happening # 86
March 19-21, 2010
at St. Boniface Episcopal Church
3906 West Mequon Road
Mequon, WI 53092
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HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS WORKSHOP
Are you interested in enhancing your capacity to manage yourself in a non-anxious and responsible way? Whether in the church, home, workplace, or community? Then this workshop is for YOU.
On June 11-12, 2010, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Milwaukee and St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Greendale will be teaming up for this Workshop in conjunction with Fr. Tom Papazoglakis of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Pewaukee. Click to read the rest of this press release and for a brochure/registration information .
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING?
The Diocesan Commission on Global Reconciliation is charged with recommending the distribution of 0.7% ($6275) of the diocesan budget to projects directed toward achieving the Millenium Development Goals. If your parish would like to request a grant from the diocesan funds for your project, please see the CGR page at the diocesan website or contact Deacon Carol Smith, 608-230-6888. Requests must be filed with the CGR by July 1.
MILLENIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
Achieve Universal Primary Education
Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
Reduce Child Mortality
Improve Maternal Health
Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other Diseases
Ensure Environmental Sustainability
Develop a Global Partnership for Development
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 Rest in Peace . . .
Please remember in your prayers:
The Rev. Nancy Hodge and family - Nancy's mother, Jane Peterson, died March 6th of kidney failure. Funeral services will be in Florida, where she made her home prior to the past year.
Marilee Backstrand and her husband, The Rev. Brian Backstrand - Marilee's father died on February 23rd.
Karen Teague and her husband, The Rev. Steve Teague - Karen's father died on March 8th.
Family and friends of Dorothy Schroeder, longtime member of Zion, Oconomowoc, who died recently. Dorothy served in many parish and diocesan capacities, including diocesan Executive Council in the 1980's - 1990's
The Rev. Pat Size and family - Pat's mother, Mary Barrett Minissale, died on March 2nd in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
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Chrismal Mass
This year's Chrismal Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Miller on Tuesday of Holy Week, March 30th at 11 AM at All Saints' Cthedral in Milwaukee. All are welcome to attend.
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EFM Mentor Training
Education for Ministry , commonly known as EFM, will have a training for mentors of the program on Sept. 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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Remember 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 the Bishop of Haiti (Bishop Duracin) is also available below.
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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Clergy R&R Fund
Clergy of the Diocese of Milwaukee are encouraged to aquaint themselves with the Clergy RR Fund. The Advisory Board of the Fund is nowaccepting applications for Fall 2010. Applications are due by August 31, 2010.
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Gardens at The DeKoven Center, Racine
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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Community Prayer Walk
Sunday, May 2nd
2 p.m. at Love, Inc. in Burlington
The Burlington Area Association of Churches and Ministers will be participating in the National Day of Prayer by inviting Christians of our community to gather for a Prayer Walk.
For further information, please call The Rev. Joanne Skidmore of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 262-763-7482.
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Prayer Books for St. Mary's
As St. Mary's, Dousman looks forward to celebrating the first service in its new church building, they find themselves in need of additional copies of the Book
. of Common Prayer. If your parish has extra copies and is able to donate them to St. Mary's, please contact them at 262-965-3924 or stmarys@milwpc.com . THANK YOU!
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Trustees of Funds & Endowment announces review For the past year or so, the Board of Trustees of Funds and Endowments has been discussing the current annual distribution formula for The Combined Fund. The current rate of distribution is 5% of the average fair market value of the Fund over the prior twenty calendar quarters set annually. Information received from our investment advisors and our Fund custodian indicates that this is at the high end of current distribution rates for most endowments and foundations.
In the past decade or more the investment markets have not performed as they have in past decades. The Board is mindful of its responsibility to balance a consistent rate of annual distribution with its responsibilities to both protect the principal of its unit holders' funds and to promote real growth in The Combined Fund.
To this end the Board will embark on a comprehensive
study . . .
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Sigmund Snopek Concert
April 18 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186
Sigmund Snopek and Friends
The concert will feature the music of Waukesha native Sigmund Snopek. Sigmund will be performing piano pieces from his CD "Jade" plus more. David Bohn will be performing "Eight Night Times" on pipe organ.
To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838
Email: music.director@sbcglobal.net
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The Diocesan Altar Guild announces that this year's Altar Guild Adventure will take place MAY 12th. We will be going to Chicago this year. More info to follow - save the date!!
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Thank you to diocese from
Episcopal Relief & Development 
Thank you, Diocese of Milwaukee! From 2007 to 2008 the Diocese of Milwaukee's giving to Episcopal Relief & Development increased by 26% increase, from 2008 to 2009 giving increased by another 10%, and from 2007 to 2009 is a 39% increase!!!! WOW!
Melanie R. Stewart, Episcopal Relief & Development Network Representative for the Diocese of Milwaukee, says "I have just received the donation totals from churches in the Diocese of Milwaukee. I can't say anything more than THANK YOU for your donations to Episcopal Relief and Development to Help Heal a Hurting World!
The Diocese of Milwaukee's 2007-2009 giving is summarized below.
2007 2008 2009
# Gifts Amt. # Gifts Amt. # Gifts Amt.
395 $58,260.91 422 $73,971.22 333 $81,062.03
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The Motto of the Order
For His Sake . . .I am one, but I am one.
I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
What I can do, I will do.
What I ought to do, by the grace of God I will do.
Lord, what will you have me do?
The Daughters of the King is an international religious order for women who are communicants of the Episcopal Church. Margaret J. Franklin instituted the Order on Easter eve, 1885 at Trinity Church, New York City and chapters are now found all over the world. The Order is sacramental and we take life-time vows of prayer, service and evangelism. It is these two aspects of the Order that make it different from other organizations. Being a Daughter does not preclude anyone from continuing to participate in other organizations.
Anyone woman interested in learning more about the Daughters of the King is invited to join us Saturday, May 22, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 4011 Major Ave, Madison, WI. Current Daughters-at-Large will meet at 10:00 am. Any interested women are welcome at 11:00 am. We will welcome Lela Joyceleyn, the Diocesan President of the Daughters of the King.
Peace be with you,
Catherine Stanley, Daughter-at-Large
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Community of Hope Retreat
Community of Hope April 24th Retreat: This retreat is open to anyone, not just Community of Hope participants! The theme is "A Benediction Lifestyle: Balance for Today's Chaos" and it will be presented by the founder of Community of Hope, Helen Appelburg. Please send in the registration form and payment to St. Bartholomew by April 16. For questions call the church at 262-691-0836.
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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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