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Diocese invited to
Ordination of Deacons
God willing and the people of God consenting
The Rt. Rev. Steven Andrew Miller
Bishop of Milwaukee
will ordain
William Patrick Edwards
and
John Arthur Koski
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
in Christ's One, Holy, Catholic
and Apostolic Church
Saturday, June 4, 2011
at four o'clock in the afternoon
All Saints' Cathedral
818 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Your prayers and presence are requested
Festal Color: Red
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 Bishop's Letter on Wisconsin's Proposed Concealed Carry Law
Dear Friends in Christ,
Below is a copy of a letter I sent to major newspapers in our state regarding the concealed carry law before our State Legislature. As Christians we are called to choose Life and model our lives on him who is our Life, Peace, and Joy-Jesus the Christ. Our vocation in the words of the Prayer of St. Francis is to be instruments of Christ's peace. I invite you to join me in this work.
Yours in Christ,
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
Bishop
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Letter to the Editor
On September 11, 2001 I was serving as rector of an Episcopal congregation inside the Capital Beltway. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on that day, I felt the ground tremble and shake. Minutes later, I learned that a plane which had struck the Pentagon caused that tremor. The next few days were days filled with both fear and sorrow, sorrow brought even closer when we learned that the mother of one of the children in my daughter's first grade class had been killed in that attack.
One of the reasons I have been proud to live in Wisconsin is because of our reasonable gun laws. They allow citizens of Wisconsin who enjoy hunting to do so and set reasonable limitations on other weapons. We do not need concealed carry. We do not need to be a state like Minnesota or North Carolina, in which wherever where you go--restaurants, hotels, and even churches--signs are posted regarding firearms. The proposed bill permitting the concealed carry of firearms before the legislature will only add to a culture of violence and fear. It will only increase the number of senseless killings we read about in this paper every day.
Christians serve the Lord, who has promised in the Scriptures to turn weapons of war into tools of agriculture. Unfortunately, in this state with a rich agricultural industry we seem to be going the other way.
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ATTENTION PARISHES!
Time to apply for aid in 2012 from
Mission & Development!
Applications from parishes for 2012 Mission and
Development financial aid are available on the diocesan website www.diomil.org and they due June 3, 2011. Peggy Bean, Bishop's Deputy for Congregational Development, says, "We have changed the application deadline in order to help those applying for aid know the results early enough to plan the 2012 budget. A change the Commission made this past year for those who did receive financial assistance was to have liaisons from the Commission make visits to aided congregations . . . we believe a crucial part of our application process is to meet together to have conversation. In applying for aid you will also have an interview scheduled this summer as part of the application process. Please review the application and if you have questions please contact Peggy Bean at 414-272-3028 or bean@diomil.org .
Mission & Development 2012 application
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St. Christopher's seeks Christian Education Coordinator
St. Christopher's is looking for a part time (10-12 hours per week maximum, including time on Sundays) Christian Education Coordinator to supervise our Sunday School. We have lots of children, good parents, and a dynamic program. If there is someone in your parish looking for a part time job please have them contact the Rev. Debra Trakel at St. Christopher's:. 414-352-0380 or revdebra@aol.com. |
 St. Peter's, North Lake Rummage Sale
St. Peter's 4th Annual Rummage Sale is Saturday, May 21 from 9 am to 2 pm. Proceeds of the sale will benefit The National Kidney Foundation, Inc. & Others. The National Kidney Foundation, Inc (NKF)., is the major voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing kidney disease.
Driving directions to St. Peter's, North Lake: Eight miles north of I-94 on Hwy 83 Four miles north of Hwy 16 on Hwy 83. |
 A message from ERD . . .
In the wake of waves of tornadoes and severe storms, 200 people have died throughout the South and Southeast and widespread damage to homes and civic infrastructure has been reported.
Episcopal Relief & Development has been in contact with impacted dioceses, and is working with local churches to respond in a number of locations.
Pray for those who are at risk or who have suffered losses, for the families of those who have died, and for the rescue and relief teams who are working to save lives and address immediate needs.
Please contribute today to help those devastated by these relentless storms.
Thank you!
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May 14 - Fabulous Rummage Sale at St. Paul's, Watertown
(How Can You Miss it?)
Saturday, May 14 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
413 South 2nd Street , Watertown WI 53094
Sale items include: clothing, child car seats, household and kitchen items, toys, games, tools, small electrical appliances & equipment, antiques, collectibles, & bakery items. We will also feature vegetable transplants and house plants starts.
St. Paul's bountiful baking angels are donating homemade baked goods for sale such as cookies, cake, cupcakes, muffins, bars, pie, bread, etc.
Watertown City-Wide Rummage Sale
also takes place May 14 (8am-4pm)
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Do you ever wonder . . .
How can my church grow? What are my personal strengths and how do I use them? What are different ways to survey the congregation? How do other parishes make this work? How do we make decisions that everyone can support? How do I develop new ministries? How do we build community within our parish and our civic neighbors?
If you are looking for a fresh perspective, peer learning and meaningful discussions about how to work in the parish you love, please join us in CDI (Church Development Institute). Participants attend 8 interactive sessions over the course of two years, beginning November 18-19, 2011. More information on the 2011-2012 CDI class is in our flyer . Contact Peggy Bean, Bishop's Deputy for Congregational Development, for more information or to register. (414) 272-3028/ext. 158 or bean@diomil.org
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Concerts at St. Matthias, Waukesha
May 14th - 7:30 p.m.
Road Trip through Italy .... and Beyond!
A musical journey through time, genre and culture, led by Sara d'Ippolito, classical guitarist and singer-songwriter and Martha S. Bache-Wiig, singer-songwriter.
June 17th - 7:30 p.m.
Kostia Efimoz - composer, performer, recording artist. The technical virtuosity of a classically-trained concert pianist with the energy and invention of a new age jazz musician. Award winning performer, arranger and composer who has excited audiences the world over.
Concerts are fund raisers for St. Matthias music dept.
Post concert reception included with admission.
To purchase tickets contact the church office: 262-547-4838
http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales
Advance tickets: $15 adults ($20 at the door)
(purchased by one week prior $10 seniors ($15 at door)
to the concert) $5 students ($10 at door) |
 Middle School Youth Event set for June 11, 2011
Jesus and our Life Journey: Middle School Youtth Event
The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
June 11, 2011 9:19 a.m. - 6:45 p.m.
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
N27 W24000 Paul Court, Pewaukee, WI 53072-6239
Who can attend?
Any person in grades 6-8 and adults who work with youth
What is a Middle School Youth Event? This Middler's Event is a special day put togethr for you, to help you grow in love of yourself, others, and Jesus Christ. Activities include laughing, sharing, playing, praying. You will learn to grow while having the time of your life.
For more information / to register see flyer or call Deacon REGS Scheeler at 262-827-9378.
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Why Worship and Its Music Must Change - And Stay the Same
Wisconsin Conference of Churches (WCC) presents
Semper Reformanda and Hebrews 13:8
Why Worship and Its Music Must Change - And Stay the Same
May 24th at
Memorial United Church of Christ
5705 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, WI
May 25th at
Brookfield Congregational United Church of Christ
16350 Gebhardt Road, Brookfield, WI
Christopher Grundy, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship, Eden Seminary, Saint Louis will lead a workshop on what gives rise to new worship movements, and how congregations make decisions about changes to their music and enacting the gospel in worship. What do we think about worship trends of "cutting edge" congregations?
This event will be of interest to pastors, music ministers, church musicians and lay leaders who are interested in talking about changes in congregational worship. Participants will sing together, pray together, and talk about ways of cultivating a culture of worship that remains vibrant and able to grow in the long term.
For more information - registration visit the WCC website. |
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John Philip Newell Presentation at DeKoven Center
The DeKoven Center, Racine, WI
Presents the fourth New Wine presentation in a series of Speakers of International renown
"A New Harmony: the Spirit, the Earth and the Human Soul"
The Rev. John Philip Newell
Former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, Church of Scotland ministerand Currently Companion Theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol in New Mexico
Sunday May 15 in the Great Hall, Reception at 5 PM, Dinner at 6 PM,
Talk at 7 PM, Evening Service following in St. John Chapel.
Suggested donation - $50 for dinner and conversation
Monday May 16, Breakfast with John Philip in Taylor Hall at 8 AM
Suggested $100 - donation for overnight accommodation and breakfast
To register contact
The DeKoven Center
600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403
jpeyton@dekovencenter.org or (262) 633-6401
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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 See you next week! Sincerely, Barb
Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
info@diomil.org . |
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