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Safegarding
God's Children
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Welcome to E-NEWS, the diocese of Milwaukee's weeky electronic newsletter. If you are not already a subscriber or wish to add or change e-mail addresses, please click on the "Join Our Mailing List" icon. We invite you to send articles, photos, and news to info@diomil.org so that we may include them in the E-NEWS. Thank you!
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 Hospitality Center partners with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saintsby The Rev. Kevin Stewart, Hospitality Center dire ctor
I am pleased to announce that The Hospitality Center is working together with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints to provide much-needed health care services to the underserved in Racine, specifically the homeless or nearly homeless. Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group - All Saints will donate primary care medical services for this delicate population through a couple hours each week at its 1320 Wisconsin Avenue location. Services will be provided by family medicine physicians and nurse practitioners beginning Thursday, April 25th.
Any specialty care services, like diabetes management, cardiology, etc. or diagnostic services will be referred by the physician or nurse practitioner caring for the patient. Additionally, All Saints financial counseling staff will be working with patients to help them determine eligibility with health care coverage sources like Medicaid or Health care network. We hope this relationship with All Saints will not only help the people of The Hospitality Center get the medical care they need, but will also give them the encouragement to be better advocates for their own health in the future.
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Application available for parishes seeking diocesan financial assistance (due June 15)
From Peggy Bean, Bishop's Assistant for Congregational Development: The Commission on Mission and Development is tasked with working with congregations who are aided parishes, parishes facing serious difficulties or those who want to improve their leadership or ministry. The 2014 Application for Financial Assistance is now available. Please review the application and be sure to include the necessary documentation if applying. The due date is June 15, 2013. Even if you are not planning on applying for aid we still encourage you to take a look at the application and answer the questions with your vestry. It is a good way to assess how you are living into the mission God is calling your community to.
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Meet the Diocese's new Assistant for Finance
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Tyrone "Ty" Diggs has joined the diocesan staff as the Assistant for Finance. Ty follows Diane Blank in that position, Diane having recently moved to northern Wisconsin. Ty has lived in Milwaukee, WI all of his adult life. After graduating from James Madison High School in Milwaukee, he received an Associates Degree in marketing management from Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) in 1982.
In addition to his work for the diocese, Ty operates his own business, managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and staff recruiting for two assisted living agencies.
Please join the diocesan staff in welcoming Tyrone Diggs!
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 Stepping Back in Time . . .
Sunday, May 5, as part of the 175th celebrations, St. Paul's Church, 914 E. Knapp Street, Milwaukee, will re-create worship from the Civil War era at both services. The 1789 Book of Common Prayer will be used for Morning Prayer at 8AM, and the 10:15AM service that will also feature Choral Matins with a male choir. Both services will be in the Low Church tradition.
After the services the coffee hours will highlight delicious desserts favored during the time period; treats will be baked by members of the congregation. The community is invited.
At the 10:15AM service special guests will be Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mitchell and Col. Edwin L. and Mrs. Buttrick; they may also be bringing some of their friends. Portraying these special guests will be members of West Side Soldiers Aid Society, a living history, non-profit organization portraying benevolent activities of the citizens of Milwaukee during and following the Civil War.
Members of the congregation must keep in mind, especially at the late service: early St. Paul's families were pew owners, and only they were allowed to sit in their pew. However, if the owners were not in their pew by the time the service began, those who did not own a pew could sit in any empty pew. On May 5, choose your seats carefully. Those attending must remember, ladies always wore hats to church during this period.
St. Paul's Church was founded in 1838, is the oldest Episcopal Church in Milwaukee, precedes the City and Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee and has always been located in the downtown area. Members of St. Paul's congregation live in the city, as well as in the Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha County suburbs.
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DeKoven Center Presents Orthodox Holy Week in Serbia
 Second Tuesdays at DeKoven presents Orthodox Holy Week in Serbia led by The Rev. Dr. Paula Harris, Rector of St. Luke's, Madison Tuesday, May 14, 10 am followed by Eucharist at 12 noon Taylor Hall Library, The DeKoven Center, 600 21st St, Racine, WI 53403 The following icon is one example of many images that Mother Harris will share. |
 Rummage Sale at St. Luke's, Racine
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 614 Main Street, Racine, is holding a Treasures, Trinkets and Rummage Sale, Saturday, May 11, 2013, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Donated items are welcome and may be dropped off at the church on Friday, May 10, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Including new or very gently used household items, antiques, costume jewelry, books and clothing (vintage or nearly new). Please, no large appliances, old t-shirts, or text books. Proceeds will be used to help preserve our historic building. For more information, please call the church (262) 634-5529
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Ensemble music offering: The French Bach
Sat., May 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Bach's Orchestral Suite in B Minor is the focus of this concert � la fran�aise, which also features Telemann's Ebb and Flut (Wassermusik). Simply delicious, and followed by our French pastry reception!
- Bach - Orchestral Suite in B Minor, BWV 1067
- Telemann - Wassermusik in C Major, Hamberger Ebb'und Flut
- Telemann - Concerto for Recorder and Flute
Pre-concert talk 7 PM
Cathedral Church of All Saints
818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Tickets/more information at www.ensemblemusicaloffering.org/current.htm or 414-258-6133
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Church of the Good Shepherd, Sun Prairie Upcoming Events
8-2 on Saturday May 4, 2013, come to the Sun Prairie City-Wide garage sales and stop in and say hello to Good Shepherd and browse our garage sale! Head into town to check out the city wide garage sales, but please consider coming back for lunch, made by our youth group! It will be a delicious lunch of hot dogs, chips, baked goods and beverages. Remember, GSEC is easy to locate: We are on the corner of Hwy's 19 and Grand Ave (previously known as Hwy C).
Who doesn't like to cook on a Monday evening? We have the perfect solution!!! Please join us at the Pizza Ranch (682 Grand Ave) in Sun Prairie, WI on Monday evening, May 6 from 4:30- 9 PM where Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will be the beneficiary of the Sun Prairie "Community Impact Night". Funds raised will go towards various GSEC ministry programs. Come on down to the Ranch and let US serve YOU! GSEC parishioners will be working for cash tips or check donations made out to GSEC, and receive 10% of the buffet profits for the evening! We will be serving pizza, stocking the wonderful 27 item salad bar, as well as keeping the rotisserie chicken, BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, and other hot items fully stocked all evening! Hope to see you "at the Ranch" ! For those of you not familiar with Pizza Ranch, please check them out at www.Pizzaranch.com , and hopefully you will soon agree, this isn't just another pizza joint! For starters, their vision is on their blog page "http://pizzaranchserves.com/blog/about /" which states ""To glorify God by positively impacting the world we live in." Please come and join us and have an impact! We need more businesses like these in today's world!
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 Safeguarding God's Children
Spring Classes now being scheduled!
If you would like to host a class at your parish contact Deacon Terry Garner dcnterry.g@gmail.com .
Upcoming Classes:
Sat, May 18, 9am-Noon, St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale
Sat, June 1, 9am-Noon, Christ Church, Whitefish Bay
To Register: Click here
SGC is also available for renewal of certificate on-line!
Please make note of all who are required to have certified SGC training : clergy, vestry, Vacation Bible School Teachers and Volunteers, Youth Group Leaders and Volunteers, Sunday School Teachers, Church Staff, and those going on trips with youth.
SAFEGUARDING GOD'S PEOPLE is now on-line! This is mandatory for all clergy, vestry, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, church staff and volunteers who work with adults. On-line is the only way to take this SafeGuarding portion.
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Children's Worship Bulletins: Free but you need password to download  Children's Worship Bulletins - now FREE to all our diocesan parishes!
Lectionary Based, offered in black & white or color bulletins, for ages 2-6 and 7-12, all three lessons available each week.
However, because the bulletins are copyrighted material we cannot continue to post openly on our website. When you go to the website and go to the Children page - you'll see a link for Children's Worship Bulletins. Click this link, a blank page will open and ask for your Log In.
The Log In: Username: CFCWB Password: bulletins
The bulletins are currently Posted for the Season of Easter.
On May 14, the bulletins for Pentacost Sunday and the first part fo the Season After Pentacost will be posted. |
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Nets for Life exceeds goal!  Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) announces that the Nets for Life Inspiration Fund has successfully exceeded its $5 million goal due to the incredible generosity of supporters across the Episcopal Church and beyond. Over the 2010-12 triennium, thousands of individuals joined congregations, dioceses, schools and organizations in this church-wide, grassroots effort to unite Episcopalians in the fight against malaria. Thank you!
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Liturgical Minister Training  Diocesan Resources, Guidelines and Training Manuals being updated! We are in the process of updating resources for Liturgical Ministers' Trainings: Lectors, Acolytes, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Eucharistic Visitors, etc. The first of these Trainings ready to launch is Lector's Training. For more resources for Baptism or Confirmation preparation check out the Christian Formation Page on the diocesan website.
Lector Training:Lector's Quick Training Guide , This is available as a short hand-out for Lector's.
In depth Lector Training should take place annually and before a person is licensed as a Lay Reader in the diocese using, For A Well Trained Tongue. (Copies available at Resource Center for lend). |
 Chamber Series Concert at St. Peter's, Ft. Atkinson
St. Peter's Episcopal Church, located at 302 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson invites the public to attend the 4:00 p.m. April 28, 2013 Chamber Series Concert at their parish.
Russian arrangements, classical works and well known inspirational songs will be featured with clarinet, violin and piano ensemble. The event is free and a reception will follow the concert.
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Camp Webb 2013: Living the Adventure with Living Compass
Summer Camp is just around the corner!
Camp Webb 2013will be held June 16th-21st for all age groups at Lutherdale Camp, Elkhorn, WI
N7891US Highway 12, Elkhorn, WI
CAMP WEBB OPEN HOUSE!
Saturday, June 1st 10am-2pm FREE!
Come and play, swim, get a lunch in the Camp Cafeteria - it's going to be a great day! |
 Grace Church, Madison seeks Part-time Church Accountant
PURPOSE AND PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE POSITION: The Church Accountant is responsible for the execution of the financial functions and operations of the church as it relates to supplying accounting and payroll-related services, establishing sound financial procedures, and monitoring church finances, insurance, and budget incomes and expenditures.
SCOPE OF THE POSITION: Grace Episcopal Church has been on the Capitol Square in Madison for 150 years. The 300 plus parishioners come from throughout Dane County. The operating budget of over $500,000 supports a staff of 9 positions.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Continuing part-time -- 25 hours per week with benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
AA Degree in Accounting
1-2 years of Professional Experience
Experience with fund accounting
Preferred Education and Experience
BA Degree in Accounting
3-5 years of Professional Experience
Professional experience in a church or nonprofit organization
COMPENSATION: Hourly Rate: $18-$25 based on qualifications
Beneifts: Health and Dental Insurance plus Vacation and Sick Leave
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Visit Grace Church Website at: http://www.graceec.org
To request a complete position description send an e-mail message to: gracechurchmadison@charter.net
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references to: gracechurchmadison@charter.net
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 VORTEX weekend for High-School Students May 17-19The weekend is $40 a person which covers food for the weekend, a t-shirt, and bible. Scholarships are available if needed.
Vortex is taking place at St. Boniface Episcopal Church in Mequon, WI (3906 W Mequon Rd Mequon, WI 53092). Registration begins at 7pm on May 17 (please eat ahead of time). The weekend will end on Sunday afternoon with a closing Eucharist at around 2:00pm. Participants must attend the entire event. Family and friends are welcome to come to the closing Eucharist.
What to bring: Sleeping bag and pillow (we'll be sleeping on the floor so feel free to bring an air mattress or sleeping pad)
What not to bring: Electronics, pets, illegal drugs, weapons, alcohol, cigarettes, cell phones
For more information call St. Boniface at 262-242-2994 |
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Door to Paradise
by Ludmila Pawlowska |
ICONS in Transformation
All Saints' Episcopal Cathedral (located at 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202) is sponsoring a two-month run of "Icons in Transformation", a stunning international art show by acclaimed abstract expressionsit Ludmila Pawlowska. The show has toured in European and British cathedrals, as well as in cathedrals and churches in the USA, earning rave reviews. It will be at All Saints' from April 12 - June 9, 2013. Read more |
 Goodbye and Hello to The Rev. Deacon Terry Garner
After 26 years of diaconal service (and several years as a lay person before that), Terry Garner is moving from St. James', Milwaukee, to St. Boniface, Mequon. Terry's impact at St. James' has been immeasurable. He has been an agent of hospitality, a voice for the marginalized, a leader in formation, and much more, and we will miss him dearly. St. Boniface is blessed to have such a faithful deacon.
Terry's last Sunday at St. James' is April 21st. His ministry has affected people all over the diocese, and everyone in the diocese is invited to join us on the 21st at 10:00 a.m. for a celebration of his ministry at St. James'. We want to send him to St. Boniface in style, so please join us!
St. James' Episcopal Church
833 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233
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Be our guest
You are invited to a Teaparty
Tea at Trinity
2:00 - 4:00 pm on Sunday, April 28th
Tea, conversation, homemade scones, clotted cream
Cornish teacakes, cookies, Cornish teabiscuits and more!
No charge - all are welcome
Trinity Episcopal Church
403 High Street
Mineral Point, Wisconsin 53565
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Join the Altar Guild Adventure
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All Saints' Chapel - Elkhart Lake |
The Eleventh Altar Guild Adventure
May 29, 2013 starting at 8:30 am at St. Aidan's, Hartford
Branchin' out - goin' Up North! The Eleventh Altar Guild Adventure will visit the Diocese of Fond du Lac's cathedral, St. Paul's, as well as Grace Episcopal Church in Sheboygan. You won't want to miss the special stop at All Saints' Chapel near Elkhart Lake, a charming church in the woods! A visit to St. Simon the Fisherman in the Diocese of Milwaukee at Port Washington will round out the church tours. Gardeners and those who love gardens will enjoy the Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan. Designed for children and all those who love books, the gardens are amazing! We will have lunch at Grace, Sheboygan, rather than at the pub originally mentioned in flyers for the 2013 Altar Guild Adventure.
Lunch and the bus are included in the registration cost of $50.00.
Click to open REGISTRATION FORM
Good News! Scholarships are available for the Altar Guild Adventure. Contact Susan Inman at susaninman1930@msn.com or include a note with registration. |
Madison-Area  Julian Gathering
Wednesday, May 8, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
Julian of Norwich, ca.1342 - 1416, lived in terrible times: the Black Death (bubonic plague) and repeated famines ravaged the English population; Lollards (then considered heretics) were burned at the stake just outside Norwich; the Hundred Years War with France, the Peasants' Revolt in 1381 and other civil strife meant continual warfare and conflict. Many people and even the Church believed that God was punishing them. How could anyone who lived at the time believe in the unconditional love of God?
"In a medieval church which emphasized God's condemning wrath, Julian wrote, 'There is no wrath in God....It is the most impossible thing that can be that God would be angry, for wrath and friendship are two opposites.'" (from the Order of Julian of Norwich's website: http://www.orderofjulian.org/julian_of_norwich.html
Join us in reading and discussing Julian's "Revelations of Divine Love" and practicing contemplative prayer together. Brief guidance on contemplative prayer will be offered for newcomers. Our next meeting is May 8 For more information, contact Susan Fiore, AOJN: slfiore@mac.com ; (608) 845-2413
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. . . The Adventure Begins
Monday, June 24, 2013
through Thursday, June 27, 2013
Be part of the safari crew as we celebrate and worship God through song, play and praise! Children from ALL parishes in the diocese are WELCOME to attend! Questions? Contact Gayle Radavich at gradavich@hotmail.com or 414-418-4717
To register,contact:
Vacation Bible School at
St. Thomas of Canterbury
414-421-0130
7255 W. Grange Ave
www.stocchchurch.com
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Commission on Ministry - important dates
Please note the following important dates set by the Commission on Ministry for anybody in ministry discernment, the ordination process, or anybody considering a move in that direction.
MONDAY, APRIL 29th, 10am-2pm: Ordination Interviews with COM and Standing Committee, St. Mary's, Dousman
THURSDAY, MAY 23rd, 5-8:30 pm: Candidacy Interviews with COM and Standing Committee, St. Mary's, Dousman
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 7-9 pm: Informational Meeting for those initially inquiring about discernment, St. Dunstan's Middleton OR Trinity Wauwatosa. Please go to whichever meeting location is closest.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 7-9 pm: Parish Ministry Discernment Committee (PMDC) training, St. Dunstan's, Middleton OR Trinity Wauwatosa. Please go to whichever meeting location is closest.
OCTOBER 18th: This is the Friday before Diocesan Convention and tentatively set for anybody requiring aninterview who is on track for a December diaconal ordination. This meeting date with both COM and SC will be in Milwaukee.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8-9, 6pm Friday through 3 pm Saturday: Ministry Discernment Weekend (MDW) & Postulancy Interviews. Location TBA, but will be in the general Madison area.
Please consult the Discernment Manual on the diocesan website for all information pertaining to the ordination process, paying particular attention to the pertinent checklists. Most of your questions can be answered there. All paperwork and deadlines are the responsibility of the person in process, not the COM or SC. Please keep copies of all paperwork and materials submitted to Nicholson House. In order to facilitate our planning, please e-mail COM President if you plan on attending the informational meeting or other events. If you have any further questions, please e-mail Fr. Scott Seefeldt at skotallen@yahoo.com.
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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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