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Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee's weekly electronic newsletter. Please help us expand our readership by forwarding this e-mail to others who may enjoy 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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Julian Gatherings open to all 
A Julian Gathering is open to everyone and you are welcome at all times. We support each other in the practice of contemplative prayer and contemplative spirituality.
These gatherings are initiated and supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich (www.orderofjulian.org) and have the quintessentially Anglican writings of Blessed Mother Julian of Norwich at their core. They are for all who want to deepen their life of faith through the practice of contemplative prayer, for beginners as well as those already practicing. Each meeting includes time for contemplative prayer, fellowship, and reading/discussion of Bl. Julian's revelations. At the beginning of each meeting, brief instruction on the practice of contemplative prayer is offered.
We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 7:15 to 9 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, Wisconsin. Our next meeting is Wednesday, July 14. For additional information, contact Susan Fiore: (608) 845-2413 orlento@chorus.net .
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Sundries from the Avenue
Daily, too many of our economically distressed brothers and sisters in the Milwaukee area ask themselves the following question, "Do I buy food, medicine or hygiene products?"
St. James Episcopal Church is delighted to help answer that question through the ministry of Sundries from The Avenue. Working in concert with the Outreach Ministry of the Central City Churches of Milwaukee, Sundries from The Avenue gathers and provides sundries at no cost to single adults and families living on low-incomes, on fixed-incomes or with no incomes.
The Sundries ministry of St. James', Milwaukee is asking for your help. When you travel this summer, save and collect your unused sundries from the hotels/motels in which you stay; these amenities are part of your hotel cost.
Please help support this ministry by collecting:Tooth Brushes, Toothpaste,Shampoo, Lotion,Facial Tissue,Deodorant, Soap, Disposable Razors, Mouthwash, Feminine Hygiene Products, Combs &Hair Brushes, Shaving Cream, Lip Balm, Dental Floss, Bandages.
This collection will run all summer, and end at the Diocesan Convention in October, where we will also have a table for drop off collected items. Collected items are distributed monthly at St. James' in cooperation with the meal ministry of The Gathering, and at other times through the Outreach Ministry of the Central City Churches of Milwaukee.
For more information, or if you would like to assist with this ministry, please contact St. James at 414-271-1340 or via email: stjamesmilwauke@aol.com .
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Opportunity to Volunteer with Trinity, Wauwatosa on Habitat for Humanity project
Take a September day . . . add drywall, nails, dirt and paint; throw in a liberal amount of elbow grease and what do you get? A new home and yard thanks to parishioners who volunteer with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHH).
Trinity Episcopal Church in Wauwatosa is teaming up with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (MHH) during the "Building on Faith" week, September 13-18. This week is staffed by volunteers from churches in the greater Milwaukee area. Volunteering is a great opportunity to give back to the community and feel the impact of faith in action. Building homes for low-income families is truly God's work on earth! No experience needed -- MHH will train you. Come join the Trinity Team! We would love to have you! To volunteer / for more information - please contact Betsy Jeffery at bjeffery@wi.rr.com or (414) 810-4703.
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Parishes Invited to participate in Liturgical Art & Artifact Display at Convention
The Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild proudly announces a Liturgical Arts and Artifacts Exhibit at this year's Diocesan Convention, which takes place October 8-9 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee. We look forward to displaying the historical and sometimes hidden treasures of the diocese!
Parishes, Altar Guilds, Episcopal institutions, private collectors and artists are encouraged to contribute to the Exhibit. Parishes and institutions are kindly asked to please publicize this opportunity in church newsletters and bulletins.
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Please remember in your prayers . . .
Please hold in your prayers The Rev. Deacon Evelyn Payson, of Ft. Atkinson. Both her parents died last week; their lives will be celebrated in a memorial service at 2PM on July 16 at St. Francis House, 1001 University Avenue, Madison.
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Stephanie Seefeldt (wife of the Rev. Scott Seefeldt), whose mother, Carol, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Please keep Stephanie, Scott, and Stephanie's parents in your prayers.
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The Rt. Rev. Roger J. White, X Bishop of Milwaukee (ret.) who underwent spinal fusion surgery on July 8th at Orthopedic Hospital in Milwaukee.
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Cathedral calls new dean
The Cathedral parish of All Saints' in Milwaukee has called The Rev. Kevin Carroll to be its next dean. He will begin serving at the Cathedral in September.
Kevin was born in Janesville, Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin, graduating with an engineering degree in 1984. After 20 years in the construction business, he graduated from Nashotah House Seminary in 2003, and on All Saints' Day 2003 became the first priest to be ordained by Bishop Steven Miller. He currently serves at St. James' in West Bend.
Kevin and his wife Jane have two children -- Madeline who is 13 and Patrick who is 10 -- and live in Wauwatosa. Jane is a Wisconsin native hailing from Rice Lake, and is a judge in Milwaukee County.
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 Our Next Generation celebrates!  On Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 parents, students, other family members, volunteer tutors and mentors, staff and board members gathered in Our Next Generation's Neighborhood Center to celebrate the conclusion of another successful school term. The evening showcased the continued partnerships with community organizations, the impact of positive academic mentors, the implementation of successful educational programs and the success of students of the High School Connection who achieved a 99% high school graduation rate. The latter is a remarkable success as fewer than 40% of students in this central city community graduate from high school. |
The Great Hunger Booksale at
All Saints Cathedral  From All Saints Cathedral
818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee For the past 28 years proceeds from our sale, held the first week end in August, have gone to help fight hunger locally and even world wide. Last year we donated almost $20,000 to feeding the hungry. Of course first we have to get donations. We are collecting used books, CD's, DVD's, and tapes. Donations can be brought to the rear entrance of the church, Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 1 pm. For more information or to schedule a pick up please call 414-271-7719/email hungerbooksale@gmail.com . Sorry we cannot use old textbooks, magazines, RD condensed, romance novels or encyclopedias. We would appreciate your donations by July 29th. Please help us! ---------------------------------------------------- |
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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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Red Door Clothes: Clothing and Caring for God's People
Red Door Clothes, a clothing ministry of St. James', Milwaukee and Trinity, Wauwatosa, is moving into summer time and seasonal clothing. Shorts and short-sleeve tops are welcome. But, as always, the biggest demand is for jeans (new, clean-used) in all sizes for men and women. Men's shoes are always in short supply, too. And if you have men's winter coats, we can put those into storage for next year. Most of our guests are men, but women and children are also visiting us regularly twice a month. If you can help with any of these or for more information, call Gust Olson (414-271-1340) or Jane Johnson (262-786-7737).
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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 / photos to
info@diomil.org .
See you next week!
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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