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Welcome to the diocese's electronic newsletter and may you have a most blessed Advent and Christmas! Please help us expand readership by forwarding this e-mail to others who may enjoy it. Parishes are asked to forward E-NEWS to their members. All to whom you forward E-NEWS may continue receiving it by clicking on the "Join Our Mailing List" icon .
We invite readers to send news AND photos of interest to the wider diocese to E-NEWS at info@diomil.org ! Please be sure to give us AT LEAST TWO WEEKS NOTICE for posting upcoming events!! Thank you! |
St. John the Divine's Advent gift to Hospitality Center, diocesan ministry to Racine's homeless
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Volunteers and visitors at The Diocese of Milwaukee Hospitality Center located at St. Luke's, Racine |
This past Sunday, Bert Mendoza, a member of St. John the Divine, Burlington, picked up two weeks worth of donations in response to the parish's Advent project in support of The Hospitality Center, the Diocesan Ministry to the Racine homeless. "I was in awe of the amount of items collected" he noted as he prepaed to deliver the parish's gift to the Center. Glancing at the following list, it is easy to understand his sentiment!
Items collected to date:
83 hats plus 4 ear warmers
69 pairs of gloves
38 scarfs
217 pairs of socks
1 pair of sleepers
5 coats
16 books
and yes 4 underwear
1 case of juice
1 lg bottle of juice
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Generosity is the one thing that cannot admit of delay (GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS 329-389)
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 Cathedral distributes Great Hunger Book Sale grants
The Cathedral Church of All Saints has distributed grants to 18 organizations from the proceeds of the 2011 Great Hunger Book Sale, totalling an overall donation of $18,550.
The recipient organizations were as follows: Four free meal sites; six agencies that include food programs or distribution ; six local agencies with food related costs; and two charities fighting world hunger.
More info - list of grant recipients |
 January at The DeKoven Center
DeKoven's Second Tuesday series will inaugurate the New Year on January 10th with a lively "Metaphysical Potpourri," presented by the Rev. Travis Du Priest. The morning begins with coffee and conversation at 10:00, and the program follows at 10:30 in the Library of elegant, historic Taylor Hall, which will still be beautifully decorated for Christmas. Everyone is cordially invited!
"This will be something different and fun for a snowy winter morning," Travis promises. The presentation will be interactive, he says, with everyone having a chance to draw names and titles from a basketful of English and American metaphysical poems (16th and 17th centuries). Fr. DuPriest will read the poems as they are drawn and lead the group in a "refresher/discussion" for poets he has already introduced at previous Second Tuesdays or in a brief "intro/discussion" for poets we are meeting for the first time.
Each time Travis's presentations of these poets is thoroughly engaging. He introduces them as friends to friends, and lets the beauty of their verse work its own magic. "You'll be amazed," he says, "at the variety of subjects, word-play, and spirited insight from these old and new poetic friends."
There will be wisdom aplenty in that basketful! We hope many will join us for this delightful and leisurely respite after the holiday rush. |
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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
All Saints' Episcopal Cathedal
818 East Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
 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.
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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 cott@chorus.net or (608) 798-3688.
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 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. |
 Train the Trainers workshop for Safeguarding God's ChildrenAre 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 SGC.milw@gmail.com 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. |
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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,
scott@livingcompass.org
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
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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 |
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 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. |
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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