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E-NEWS

  December 9, 2011

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In This Issue
Blue Christmas:...A Service...for...When Christmas Hurts
After Church Christmas Special at...St. Alban's, Sussex
Christmas at the Cathedral
The Spirituality of the Friendships of Women:...The Story of Ruth and Naomi - A Women's Retreat
A Program of English Medieval and Renaissance Music; PIANO SOUGHT
Train the Trainers workshop for...Safeguarding God's Children
Advent resources from ERD (Episcopal Relief & Development)
NAVAN...Traditional Celtic a cappella music December 10 at Grace, Madison
Advent & Christmas Concert with Scripture Reading at St. Mary's, Dousman - Dec. 11th
Give Camp for Christmas!...
It may be Advent, but LENT is coming soon!!!...The Living Compass Adult Education Program
Christmas Bazarr -...December 10th at St. Aidan's, Hartford.
Advent Quiet Day at St. Dunstan's
Holidazzle Sweet Shoppe at St. Paul's, Beloit
Consider supporting our Companion Relationship for Christmas
Concert at St. Matthias on Dec. 16...features pianist Stanton Lanier
VESTRY...LEADERSHIP DAY BUILDING THE CHURCH AS IT FACES THE FUTURE
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United Thank Offering (UTO)...grant applications available
Julian Gathering at St. Dunstan's, Madison
 
 

 

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Blue Christmas:
A Service for When Christmas Hurts

 

Sunday, December 18, 4 pm at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, Burlilngton

      

Recognizing the bittersweet nature of the holiday season for those who have suffered loss, this is a sacred time for those who are grieving. It is a time to come and join in sharing and hearing prayers, Scripture and music that acknowledge that God's presence is for those who mourn, for those who struggle - and that God's Word comes to shine light into our darkness. As part of worship, those gathered will be invited to light a candle and place it on the Altar-table, naming before God their losses. This service is an ecumenical Christian service.

 

The service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, December 18, at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church, 216 East Chandler Boulevard, Burlington, WI (on the triangle of Edward, Perkins and Chandler). For directions or further information, please call the church office at 262-763-7482 ext. 21.

  

The service will be followed by a time for light refreshments and fellowship. If this season is hard for you, know you are welcome at this worship service. If you know others who are finding this season difficult please invite them to be with us and perhaps in some way to experience the wonder and hope of Christmas. 

Click for bulletin insert

 
 

After Church Christmas Special at

St. Alban's, Sussex

 

More than 20 children and over a dozen adults took part in the After Church Christmas Special on Sunday, December 4th at St. Alban's Sussex.  Children and adults worked together to bake, decorate and package almost 400 cookies that were shared with the Hospitality Center in Racine and a local assisted living facility in Sussex.  In addition to the cookies, St. Alban's also donated water, juice, granola bars, blankets, and books to the Hospitality center. The Re.v. Deborah Woolsey, rector, said, "Everyone had a great time doing God's work . . . and we all felt a little closer to Christmas than we did before!"

 

 

 

Christmas at the Cathedral

 

Family Christmas Eve Service

Saturday, December 24, at 4 p.m.

 

Holy Eucharist and Carols

Dean Kevin Carroll, Celebrant

 

Christmas Eve Christ Mass

Saturday, December 24, at 8 p.m.

 

Procession
 
and
First Solemn Eucharist
of Christmas


 
The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller,
Bishop of Milwaukee, Celebrant and Preacher

with the Cathedral Choir

A reception will follow in the Guild Hall

 

Christmas Day

Sunday, December 25, at 10 a.m.

 

Procession and Solemn Eucharist


 
Dean Kevin Carroll, Celebrant

with the Cathedral Choir

A reception will follow in the Guild Hall

 
   

The Spirituality of the Friendships of Women:

 

The Story of Ruth and Naomi

 

A Women's Retreat

   

6 PM Friday, March 16 thru

4 PM Saturday, March 17

   

Held at the Redemptorist Retreat Center 1800 North Timber Trail Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066-4897

     

Join us for a weekend for reflection, study and prayer together as women, discovering how we can create and build healthy, vibrant and spiritual relationships as women. Space is limited so register early.   

Registration Form is available on our diocesan website on the Christian Formation webpage at www.diomil.org or by clicking here .

   

Hosted by St. Mary's, Dousman and the Diocesan Office of Christian Formation.

Retreat Leaders: Rev. Carla McCook, Bishop's Assistant for Christian Formation,Sandi Smith, Masters of Theology, Sacred Heart Theological Seminary,Meredyth Albright, Senior Seminarian at Nashotah House.

 

 
 

UWM COLLEGIUM
PRESENTS:
 
Gaudete!
A Program of English
Medieval and
Renaissance Music

Monday, December 12
 7:00 p.m.

All Saints' Cathedral

818 East Juneau Avenue

Milwaukee, WI 53202

 

Presented by the Collegium
Players and Singers of UWM
Jacob Hildebrand, Lute and the

CollegiumLadyes.

The concert is not ticketed,
 but a freewill offering is asked.

 

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Loan or Donation of Piano Sought

Would you or anyone you know consider donating or loaning a good condition baby grand piano to the Cathedral? Please contact the Cathedral office [email protected];  414.271.7719) or the Dean ([email protected]) if you can help fulfill this "Wish List" item.

 

 
  
Train the Trainers workshop for
Safeguarding God's Children
Are you feeling the call to lead the effort to teach your fellow Christians about preventing sexual abuse of our younger members?
While this is not a heartwarming topic, it is a fulfilling and needed ministry as it is very important to our faith communities that we provide hospitality while maintaining a safe environment.
The Diocese will be holding a training workshop for those who are interested in being trainers. The only prerequisite for attending this workshop is that attendees must have previously attended the Safeguarding God's Children training within the last five (5) years.

  

We will be facilitating future workshops throughout the Diocese in 2012. There is no cost to the participants. You only need to bring your interest and passion for forming our Church as safely as possible. The details: 

 

When: Saturday, 14 January 2012

Time:   8:45am - 4:15pm

Where:  St. Luke's Church (4011 Major Avenue, Madison, WI 53716)

   

If you have interest, or you want to register to attend, please contact Deacon Terry Garner via email at [email protected] or by phone at 414.807.4378.  For more  information on the Safeguarding God's Children program, go to the Christian Formation pages on the Diocesan web site.

 
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) has developed helpful resources to support parish Advent programs.  Please visit the Advent page  on the ERD website to read stories of hope, peace, joy and love.  Also, learn how the simplest gifts enable whole communities to bloom by watching a series of videos highlighting stories from the field, and more!
 
 
NAVAN

Traditional Celtic a cappella

Saturday, December 10th, 12 pm

Grace Episcopal Church

116 W. Washington Ave

FREE

www.navan.org

 

 
Advent & Christmas Concert with Scripture Reading at St. Mary's, Dousman - Dec. 11th
St. Mary's, Dousman Choir presents An Advent & Christmas Concert with Scripture Readings on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Hwys 18 & 67 in Dousman, WI 53118.  For more information call the parish at (262) 965-3924.  A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the parish building fund.  Click for flyer .
 
Give Camp for Christmas!
 
    Wondering what to give your youth for Christmas? 
GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF 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.
 

Go to www.campwebb.org to learn more. 

PLEASE REGISTER NOW! 

To register online, click here.

To get a printable registration form, click here.

 If you have questions, please contact Kate McKey at

[email protected] or 414.272.3028 x114.

 

 
 

 

It may be Advent, but LENT is coming soon!!!

 

The Living Compass Adult Education Program provides the opportunity for individuals to reflect upon their faith and how that faith integrates with the rest of their lives. This curriculum can be adapted for a Sunday Adult Forum, a Weeknight Lenten Study or a Lenten Mini-Retreat.

Want to learn more???

 

Call or email The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner directly at 414-964-4357,

[email protected]

 

or make plans to attend the

 

Living Compass Introductory Workshop on

Saturday, January 14, 2012

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

at

St. Mary's, Dousman

Pre-registration is requested

 

 
Christmas Bazarr - December 10th 
at St. Aidan's, Hartford 
 
Christmas Bazarr and Brat Fry

Saturday - December 10 from 9am-2pm

Visit with Santa 11am-1 pm

Lunch available - 11am-1pm

Homemade soup, bread, dessert

Grilled brats, hamburgers, hot dogs

Crafts, cookies, breads, candies,

jam, decorations, toys, and more!

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

670 E. Monroe Street, Hartford, WI 53027

262-673-7273

Proceeds benefit the church mortgage fund

 
Advent Quiet Day at St. Dunstan's
Advent Quiet Day: The Annunciation in Art and Literature, Saturday, December 10, 9:30 - 3pm, at St. Dunstan's Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison. All are invited to a day of fellowship, shared reflection, and quiet time. Lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring a devotional book, journal, knitting, prayer beads, art materials, or whatever helps you create receptive space within. If weather permits, you are free to walk our labyrinth or woodland paths, so bring suitable outerwear. Please let us know if you plan to attend by Tuesday, Dec. 6, by calling the church office at 238-2781.
 
Holidazzle Sweet Shoppe at St. Paul's, Beloit

 St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 212 W. Grand Ave, Beloit invites one and all to the 19th annual Holidazzle Sweet Shoppe on Friday December 9, 2011 from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 9 am to 1 pm at the church. 

 

Cookies, candies, jellies, baked goods of all kinds, and craft items will be on sale.  Remember to buy raffle tickets for the Christmas quilt (machine pieced and quilted, 50x60"), the quilted baby blanket (50x60"), the Christmas table runner, and a wonderful Chef's basket.  Join us for lunch (only $5) featuring either soup or a bowl of chili, and let us help you with your holiday baking and gift buying! 

 

Parking is available in the City lot on W. Grand Avenue, or behind the Church (access from Garden Lane). 

 
 
Consider supporting our Companion Relationship for Christmas
 
Some of Newala's precious orphan children . . .
Looking for gift suggestions for someone who really doesn't need "a new tie" ? Check out the following.....
  1. The Cow Project herd now has 8 cows ( three due to calf soon) and the bull calf ( they names him "America"). The milk that is produced is sold to the community and the proceeds go to the Diocese. This is a work in progress...a wonderful start. 
  2. The 75 Aids orphans have places to sleep but need support for school, medical, clothing and eating expenses. 
  3. Really this a part of "B"...the CMM Sisters of Saint Mary's Cathedral parish who provide care for the above kids want to expand their chicken "herd" so that they can sell eggs ( and chicken meat ) to help support them. This a new proposal. 
  4. The HIV/AIDS workshop funded this year by a grant from our Diocese' Commission on Global Reconciliation was a success. Priests from throughout the Diocese of Newala and several choirs met with medical staff met last month. They received training that will be used to educate the surrounding community. People were tested too and nine were found to be positive. They are slated to receive more medical help. The Diocese of Newala would like to repeat this program. 
  5. St. Michael's Health Centre Maternity Ward received significant equipment funding from the UTO, but there is still more assistance that is requested for the medical work, especially as the new work of refurbishing the Male and Female Surgical Wards  started.

 Checks may be sent and made out to the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. The project choice can be indicated on the check. If no choice is indicated, it will be Newala's choice.  For more information please contact Neil Radtke, Chairperson of the Companion Relation Committee.

[ 414-442-3173     [email protected] ]                           

The Cow Project in action!

   

 
Concert at St. Matthias on Dec. 16 features pianist Stanton Lanier

 

St. Matthias Episcopal Church (Corner of Main St. and East Ave.Waukesha, WI, 53186) will present on December 16th at 7:30 pm

 An Evening with Stanton Lanier, Pianist

   

Signature piano melodies, captivating visuals and inspiring stories, featuring listener favorites from 2009 Best Holiday Album winner December Peace (ZMR Music Awards).

All ages will enjoy this unique concert with audience interaction and life stories behind Stanton's journey from college chemistry major to pianist-composer and founder of Music to Light the World, a non-profit organization with a vision to offer God's "peace and rest in a hurried world." 

    

Concert is a fund raising event for music department of St. Matthias

A post concert reception will be included with your admission.

  

To purchase tickets contact the church office at 262-547-4838 

http://stmatthiasonline.org/ for online ticket sales

 

See flyer for details and ticket prices

 

 

VESTRY

LEADERSHIP DAY

   

BUILDING THE CHURCH

AS IT FACES THE FUTURE

 

 

 

 

Here is the opportunity to spend time strengthening vestry leadership both today and into the future. Designed for vestry members, wardens including anyone thinking about this ministry, and clergy.

 

Saturday February 25 at St. Luke's Madison

    

This is the same program that was offered on November 5th 2011

at Trinity in Wauwatosa

  

Cost: $10

    8:30 a.m.              Registration

    9:00 a.m.              Welcome, Bishop's remarks

                                  Leading: Building the church as it faces the future

   10:15 a.m.            Leading: Vestry Essentials for Leadership Ministry

    Noon                    Lunch provided

   12:45 p.m.            Stewardship: Discovering and using the bountiful gifts God has given

    2:45 p.m.             Next steps: time to explore with others where God might be inviting you to lead your parish

    4:00 p.m.             Vestry Leadership Day ends

 

Contact: Peggy Bean, Diocesan Officer for Congregational Development, 414-272-3028 ext. 158

   

Registration forms are posted on the Diocesan Website. Reminders will be in the E-News

 
  
Lessons & Carols at Trinity, Janesville on December 18th

 Lessons and Carols . . . Trinity, Janesville's Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be celebrated on December 18th at 7pm.  All are welcomed and invited to attend.  Please see their flyer  for detailed information.

 
 

utologo
United Thank Offering (UTO)
grant applications available

          NOTE: This year the Diocese of Milwaukee received a grant for $11,567 for the equipment and supplies for the maternity unit of the reopened hospital in our companion diocese, the Diocese of Newala. The unit was opened this month which is a wonderfully quick turn-around for the grant money.  

 

          TWO DATES to be aware of if you have a fall ingathering and/or seek a UTO grant:

           The application for the UTO grants to be given in 2012 is now on the website of the UTO at www.dfms.org/UTO    click on the grants line under United Thank Offering to get the application screen.   Those applications need to be in the diocesan office by DECEMBER 20, 2011.  That will give the diocesan grant committee time to evaluate the applications and pass their recommendations on to Bishop Miller so that the applications will be at the national office by January 15, 2012. We can submit one application for our diocese. We also can submit an application for a companion diocese such as the Diocese of Newala or for a program such as our relationship with Jeanette, Haiti. Preference is given to applications addressing the needs of women and children.

 

          The deadline for contributions from fall ingatherings has been moved forward also. If your parish has such an offering, please send it to Ms. Connie Ott, Diocesan UTO Coordinator, at 7995 Shagbark Circle, Cross Plains, WI 53528 by DECEMBER 1, 2011 so that it can be at the national office by December 15. Money received by DECEMBER 1, 2011 will be used in the granting cycle for 2012. For more information go to the UTO website or contact Connie Ott, at  [email protected]  or (608) 798-3688. 

 

 

 

    

Julian Gathering at

St. Dunstan's, Madison
on December 14th
 We welcome everyone who is interested in learning more about contemplative spirituality in the Christian tradition.  We meet monthly for contemplative prayer for twenty-five minutes, after which we discuss a reading from Julian of Norwich, a 14th Century English mystic who has been called "a theologian for our time."  These gatherings are supported by the Order of Julian of Norwich, a contemplative monastic order in the Episcopal Church.We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7:15 PM at St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church, 6205 University Ave., Madison, WI.  We end promptly at 9 PM.  We would love to have you join us.  If you have questions, call Susan Fiore, AOJN at (608) 845-2413 or e-mail at [email protected].    

 

 

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 [email protected] !
See you next week!
 
Sincerely,
 
Barb

Barbara Klauber
Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee