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We are pleased to announce that Bishop White is recovering well from his recent surgery (spinal fusion) and is reportedly even doing a little gardening!
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remember in your prayers
Stephanie Seefeldt's mother, Carol Martens, died on Friday, July 9th. (Stephanie is the wife of The Rev. Scott Seefeldt.) If you would like to send a card to The Seefeldt Family their address is: 505 Ernstmeyer Dr., Baraboo, WI 53913
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 Church Pictures Wanted for Diocesan Convention  The Diocesan Convention planning committee is looking for pictures to be used in a slideshow at this year's Convention, October 8-9. Don't miss this chance to show off your church to the rest of the diocese (and our guest, Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori). Please follow these guidelines: - Make sure to include the name and location of your church in the name of the file (eg.,trinitywauwatosagroup.jpg).
- Please include a group photo of your congregation. Pictures of buildings or ministries are also welcome. Please email pictures to:
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Calling All Artists!
 The Planning Committee for the Diocesan Convention is working on components of a special worship space for the Convention Eucharist on Saturday October 9th (everyone please plan on attending). With our own Bishop Miller and Presiding Bishop Jefferts-Schori co-presiding, we anticipate quite a celebration, and want a space that supports and enhances the experience. As part of realizing the design of this worship environment, we are seeking someone to lead the creation of some fabric art pieces. Batik comes to mind, but other options (weaving, dyeing, stitch-work, painting, etc) might also be appropriate. The pieces will be somewhat large, and there is much room yet for creativity and design ideas. If you might be the right person for this project, please email Bill Robison at wgrobison@gmail.com , and learn more about it. If you know of someone who might have the right gifts for this project, please share this request with them. It takes many hands to put together such a celebration, and we need yours too! |
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Fr. Jim Kaestner Bikes to raise funds for MS Research
On the weekend of Aug. 6 & 7 I will be biking 150 miles on behalf of those in our state who have Multiple Sclerosis.
WISCONSIN HAS THE HIGHEST INCIDENCE OF MS IN OUR NATION!
This is not a record to be proud of but it does tell us several things. It tells us that our researchers and doctors are very good at both diagnosis and treatment. It tells us that we need to do everything we can to support those doing research, those providing care, and those with families who need our support. (No one is ever sick alone.)
This will be my 18th year of biking on behalf of MS. I intend to do it as long as I can. This year I wasn't too sure but had an alternative plan in mind. I am glad I did not need to do the alternative: A 50 mile Walk in Door County.
If you have not supported this in the past (a great many of you have) please send a check made out to: MS SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN. You can send it to my house:
N52 W37111 Washington St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
If you prefer to make on on-line donation you can do so by clicking on the link below which will take you to my page on the Bike MS website.
Blessings on behalf of those with MS and their families,
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Christian Formation
 & Youth Events
 Click f or details on these Youth and Christian Formation events:
- Episcopal Day at Six Flags Great America (Aug. 10)
- Camp Webb / ONG at Camp Webb
- Children & Youth Leader Training
- Province V Conference
The link will take you to the Christian Formation-Youth electronic newsletter, which contains information / stories on all the above topis and much more -- AND, you will have an opportunity to sign up to receive this delightful newsletter, if you are not already on their e-mailing list.
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 St. Christopher's Seeks Children's Formation Coordinator
St. Christopher's Children's Formation Coordinator oversees the Children's Formation Program that takes place on Sunday mornings at St. Christopher's. S/he is responsible for the supervision of volunteer teachers, including scheduling and resourcing the teachers, gathering and organizing class materials, and supplying teachers with curriculum materials provided by the Rector. S/he manages class registration at the beginning of the church school year as well as attendance tracking throughout the year.
This is a part-time position (approximately 10-12 hours per week) and includes some Sundays. For further information, contact the Rector, the Rev. Debra Trakel, at (414) 352-0380 or revdebra@aol.com .
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2010 Great Hunger Book Sale
August 5 - 10, 2010
All Saints' Cathedral
818 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Thousands of books, hundreds of CDs and DVDs, at amazing prices.
ALL proceeds go to local & world hunger funds; to date, over $400,000 has been raised and donated in the sale's 28 years!
Opening Night, Thursday August 5 (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
$5 donation to get first chance at this year's stock.
The remaining days, Friday-Tuesday (August 6 - 10) the book sale is open 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The final day features significant discounts on remaining items.
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We will be collecting used books, CD's, DVD's and tapes through July 29. If you have items to donate, you may bring them to rear entance of Cathedral from 9AM-1PM Monday through Thursday. For more info or to schedule a pick-up of large donations, please contact Cathedral at 414-271-7719 or e-mail hungerbooksale@gmail.com .
Please help us! THANK YOU!
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 Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
CLERGY FAMILY PICNIC
Saturday, August 28
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Devil's Lake State Park
Baraboo, Wisconsin
$10.00 per adult / kids free
Kids are welcome to invite friends, $5 donation requested
Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages provided
Please bring a dish to pass
Lunch at 1pm
We are at the White Oak Shelter next to the beach - bring a suit and towel !
You need a State Park sticker for ea. vehicle to enter park.
Day stickers are $7.00 apiece
We can purchase them at the group rate of $5.00. If you would like a reduced-price sticker, please send $5.00 to Jane Carroll, address below, by August 1.
Please RSVP to Jane Carroll with # of people attending
3309 North Knoll Terrace,Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Phone: 414-651-5722
Email: janekevincarroll@gmail.com
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 Craig Urquhart Concert
July 31 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Corner of Main St. and East Ave.
Waukesha, WI, 53186
Craig Urquhart - Pianist
National recording artist Craig Urquhart has released seven CDs of original music for piano as well as a CD of his vocal songs. His music has received rave reviews and his performances have been called "the smoothest and gentlest pianist around." This concert will be a rare treat to experience a fine pianist in a wonderfully acoustic space. The church is air conditioned too!
The concert will feature the music from his new album "Within Memory" that will be released this year. www.craigurquhart.com
This concert is a fund raising event for the music department of St. Matthias
A post concert reception included with admission.
To purchase tickets contact church office at 262-547-4838
Email: music.director@sbcglobal.net
Advance tickets (purchased 1 week prior to concert Adults $15; Senior $10; Students $5
Tickets purchased at the door
Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $10
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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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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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info@diomil.org .
See you next week!
Sincerely,
Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
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