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Safegarding
God's Children
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Welcome to E-NEWS, the diocese of Milwaukee's weekly 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!
Barbara Klauber, Editor
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 Sunrise Hospitality Center opens
Opening its doors on March 6, 2013, through a partnership with three area churches, (St John the Baptist Episcopal Church - Portage WI, Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Portage WI, Bonnet Prairie Lutheran Church - Rio WI,), the Sunrise Center provides a place for people to gather, sit and chat, in addition to locating and providing community assistance information, (assistance with job seeking, housing information, personal skills, veterans' programs), and a wide range of other programs.
Located at 211 West Pleasant Street, Portage Wisconsin in St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church's Cooper Hall, the center is a non-denominational outreach facility, open to everyone in the community, which is currently staffed by Rev. Joan Wittrock, Bonnet Prairie/St. John the Baptist), Janice Petersen R.N. (Bethlehem Lutheran), and other volunteers. The center is open 9am-Noon every Wednesday.
July 3, 2013 kicks off the centers Financial Information series, put on by Bank Mutual of Portage, WI. For more information about this series and other center programs, please call 608-742-6054 on Wednesday between 9am and noon, or leave a message at 608-742-8502 (Bethlehem Lutheran) or St. John the Baptist, Portage (608-742-6054)
Volunteers are also always welcome at the center. If you are interested in volunteering, please call either of the telephone numbers above.
The center is based on a similar center in Racine WI.
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Packer Leroy Butler visits St. Dunstan's June 30
Last month an article in E-NEWS reported on a decision made by St. Dunstan's, Madison to raise funds to bring (retied) Packer Leroy Butler to the parish to make an anti-bullying presentation after an unnamed church cancelled his appearance for tweeting congratulations to Jason Collins, the first active NBA player to come out as gay. For those wondering how those plans are proceeding, an article in Tuesday's Wisconsin State Journal reports that the Dean Clinic is making a substantial donation to St. Dunstan's fund raising drive and that Butler's appearance has been set for June 30. See St. Dunstan's website for details or to donate.
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 Diocese receives UTO grant
Thanks to all the parishes who continue to have a United Thank Offering Ingathering once or twice a year. The "little blue boxes" are obviously in many homes and offices across the diocese.
For the 3rd year in a row the Diocese of Milwaukee has received a United Thank Offering Grant. in 2011 we received a grant for the Diocese of Newala to equip the maternity ward and clinic that they were opening. We also received a grant for the Sunshine Club of Sun Prairie for a commercial dishwasher. They serve community meals. In 2012 we received a grant for 14 computers for Our Next Generation for their after-school program. This year we just heard about the grant below for the Diocese of Newala for a water holding tank.
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A grant of $7,965.00 has been awarded by the United Thank Offering which will be used to construct an underground tank to hold harvested rainwater, helping to supply the needs of people in the community of Mkoma in the new Diocese of Newala in Tanzania.
The water harvested will provide safe drinking water, thus improving the health of the community and reducing the need to rely on other sources that are dependent on intermittent power supply. This is especially important during the dry season.
The United Thank Offering is a program that has worked for well over 100 years to provide a way of women (and men) to give thanks for the blessings we receive every day. From good report cards, to a new grandchild, from an "all-clear" diagnosis to a warm, sunny day - coins (and folding money) go into the little blue box of the UTO to be gathered once or twice a year for grants to be given. This year the amount granted is $1,517,280.81
Gratefully - Connie Ott, Diocese of Milwaukee UTO coordinator
cott@chorus.net
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Choir robes offered by Christ Church, WFB
Christ Church, Whitefish Bay has 25-30 gently used choir robes available to a parish or choir in need of them! Red cassocks/white cottas. Cassocks button up the front and cottas are traditional Cathedral style, round yoke, pullover head type.
For more info contact Chris Binder at 262-416-4071 or cabinder@sbcglobal.net .
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The eight MDG goals
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WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING?
A Note from the Commission on Global Reconciliation
Each year our diocese allocates 0.7% of the diocesan budget to support work done to achieve MDGs by parishes and entities in the diocese.
8 GOALS
1. ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY & HUNGER
2. ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
3. PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWER WOMEN
4. REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY
5. IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH6.
6. COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES
7. DEVELOP A GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT
8. ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Last year, contributions were sent to 2 projects that are supported by congregations within our diocese.It's time again to consider distribution of the 0.7% to projects that work toward the achievement of the MDGs.
If your congregation is involved in such a project, you may apply for additional funding from the diocese.
Applications are due July 1, 2013. For more information, please see our Letter to Parishes on the Diocesan website or contact:
Deacon Carol Smith
608-230-6888
csmith@carthage.edu
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Ministry to the Poorest on Earth
KEEP THE TRACTOR MOVING in our Companion Diocese of Newala. $ 10.00 buys a gallon of gas. $ 5.00 buys a quart of oil. Contact njradtke@wi.rr.com
SPEED A HEALTH WORKER ON CLINIC ROUNDS. Join St. Andrew's, Madison in supporting World Bicycle Relief. $134 buys one bicycle. Contact www.worldbicyclerelief.org/
HELP START A NEW BUSINESS IN INDONESIA. Join St. Mark's, Milwaukee in supporting Five Talents in developing savings, micro-credit programs, literacy and financial education. Contact www.fivetalents.org
Join in the work already begun in our diocese through the MDG grants. For more information see the Commission on Reconciliation pages on the diocesan website. If your parish is supporting work in furtherance of the MDGs, please consider applying for diocesan MDG funds and let us know about your work so that we can tell others. Thank you.
Deacon Carol Smith
Chair, Commission on Reconciliation
608-230-6888 csmith@carthage.edu
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 Upcoming Ordinations in the Diocese of Milwaukee
All members of the diocese are invited to attend the following ordination services and lend their support to those entering the ordained ministry of our Church.
If you are unable to attend, your prayers will be appreciated!
THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS
John Reese and Pickett Wall will be ordained by Bishop Miller on Saturday, June 15, at St. Paul's, Milwaukee at 10 AM
(Clergy: Red stoles)
THE ORDINATION OF A PRIEST
Dorota Pruski will be ordained to the priesthood on Saturday,
June 29, at St. Andrew's, Madison at 11 AM
(Clergy: Red stoles)
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*EVENTS IN PARISHES OF THE DIOCESE
 Vacation Bible School at St. Thomas, Greendale
The Adventure Begins: Vacation Bible School at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, Greendale.
Monday, June 24, 2013 through Friday, June 28, 2013. Be part of the safari crew as we celebrate and worship God through song, play, and praise!
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. For more information, please call the parish at (414) 421-0130. St. Thomas of Canterbury is located at 7255 West Grange Avenue, Greendale, WI 53129.
 Join Church of Good Shepherd at Sun Prairie Block Party Cake Walk!
Bring your friends and entire family to our booth (Good Shepherd Cake Walk in collaboration with Market Street Diner and Carl's Cakes) that is part of Sun Prairie's Cannery Square Block Party! Stop on by on Saturday, June 22 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm in the alley next to Market Street Diner, (110 Market Street) downtown Sun Prairie. For a nominal donation, you will enter the cake walk and can participate until you win a cake. Once you win, you're out, but you can always donate again to join back in the fun. Carl's Cakes will be offered as the cake walk prizes, suggested donations are from $5-10 per cake! Come early for best selection and have fun! Be sure to check out all the great things going on in Sun Prairie this day: Strawberry Fest (Colonial Club) as well as the rest of the Cannery Square for other exciting events during the block party! It's going to be a great day to come out and say hello to the Good Shepherd family and get some yummy cake to take home as well!
 Handcrafted Pottery Sale at St. Mary's, Dousman
Lakeview Pottery has closed its business and St. Mary's, Dousman is fortunate to have their pottery for sale. Proceeds benefit the Church's Mission. Pottery will be on sale at St. Mary's (Hwys 18 & 67 in Dousman) during the Strawberry Fest, Used Book Sale, and at fall events. Call (262) 367-6564 or (414) 614-6564 for more information or see flyer.
Strawberry Fest at St. Mary's, Dousman
On Sunday, June 23 from 11AM - 3:30 PM St. Mary's, Dousman will hold its annual Strawberry Fest -- all proceeds benefit the Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project. The fest will feature Live Music by Matt Lawrenz' Jazz Combo, Haitian Crafts, strawberry pie, ice cream treats, shortcake, schaumtorte, rum cake, baked goods, chocolate covered strawberries, and strawberry jam. Take-out available.
 Rummage Sale at St. Thomas of Canterbury, Greendale
A "do it Yourself" Rummage Sale will take place at St. Thomas of Canterbury at 7255 West Grange Avenue, Greendale, WI 53129 on Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. If interested in participating, please contact Kelly Scott at (414) 421-0130 or stoc@stocchurch.com .
Trinity, Wauwatosa Rummage Sale
Trinity Church, Wauwatosa will hold a rummage sale this year on Friday, June 21 from 8am-3pm and Saturday, June 22 from 8am - Noon. Please stop by and see if you can find some treasures! Our sale is held every other year, so the "treasurers' are more plentiful! Hope to see you there. Trinity is located at 1717 Church Street, Wauwatosa 53213.
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*Please send info on events in YOUR parish that would be of interest to the wider diocese to E-NEWS - we LOVE to receive photos, too!
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Celebration of New Ministry at St. James, West Bend
 The Wardens and Vestry of St. James Episcopal Church invite you to join them for a Celebration of New Ministry. The Right Reverend Steven Andrew Miller, Bishop of Milwaukee, will install Richard Edwin Craig, III, Anna Doherty, and Cathleen McCurry Milliken, as Clergy Associates on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 6:30 in the evening at St. James' Episcopal Church, 148 South 8th Street, West Bend, Wisconsin. Reception to follow. Clergy: White stoles |
Madison-Area  Julian Gathering
Julian Gathering
June 19, 7:15 - 9:00 PM (Note change to third Wednesday due to JulianFest previous week)
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
St. Julian of Norwich: 14th Century feminist? 14th Century heretic? No, although a reader might at first think so. 14th Century psychologist? Sort of . . . she understood the human heart and, through her sixteen revelations of Jesus, she understood the heart of God. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time." Come to one of our monthly meetings and find out why -- and learn about contemplative prayer. We'd love to see you. For more information, contact Susan Fiore at slfiore@mac.com or call (608) 845-2413.
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 Does your church have debt?Does your church have debt? Come join other congregations in the diocese to learn strategies for debt reduction or debt retirement at September 14, 2013 workshop sponsored by the Episcopal Church Foundation at St. Aidan's, Hartford. CLICK for more info /registration.
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 Women's Mini-week at Camp Lakotah Aug. 15-18, 2013
Thursday Dinner thru Sunday Brunch at Camp Lakotah, on Little Hills Lake, Wautoma, WI.
An annual retreat for women of all faiths and their friends, offering a time to relax, to learn, to discover, to bond, to have fun, to laugh, to be renewed-and to eat meals you don't have to plan and cook first!
Each woman can set her own length of stay and her own agenda. You can be involved in planned activities as much or as little as you choose, or bring your own resources for an individual retreat-whatever is right for you to be refreshed. Activities include beach and waterfront options, massages, nature & labyrinth walks, campfires, crafts, glee club & music, talent show, yoga & other fitness experiences, book discussions, Taize service & other Christian worship opportunities, delicious & healthy meals (with adjustments made for those with dietary restrictions), and much, much, more
Discover more details and download a brochure with registration form at: www.womensminiweek.com, or contact us: womensminiweek@gmail.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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