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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.
Barbara Klauber, Editor
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An Easter message from Bishop Miller
"Why do you seek the living among the dead?" This is the angel's question to the women who come to Jesus's tomb that first Easter morn. The women went to the only place they thought the body of Jesus would be. They went on a mission to anoint the body of their dear friend. They had watched as Jesus was beaten, whipped, and nailed to a cross. They had watched him die, committing his spirit into the Father's hands. They made note of where his dead body was placed and it was to that place they went early on that Sunday morning. It was there that they heard the news that Jesus had been raised. It was there that they learned, He is Alive!
Why do you seek the living among the dead? Every time I hear these words I am reminded that the angel's question to the women is the heavenly question to us as well. continue reading
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Chrismal Mass & Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows
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Archdeacon Chuck Zellermayer assists Bishop Miller at the Chrismal Mass, celebrated on Tuesday of Holy Week
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The Diocese of Milwaukee's Chrismal Mass and Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows, celebrated by Bishop Miller on Tuesday of Holy Week, was attended by some 50 clergy of the diocese. St. Mary's, Dousman graciously hosted the Chrismal Mass again this year. E-NEWS is grateful to Deacon Karen Buker for providing this photo from the Chrismal Mass; for addition photos click HERE. (all photos by K. Buker) |
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The Most Reverend Michael Curry
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A Statement from the House of Bishops and an Easter Sermon from the Presiding Bishop
If you have not already seen the recent statement by the House of Bishops, "A Word to the Church," which opens by stating, "We reject the idolatrous notion that we can ensure the safety of some by sacrificing the hopes of others" you can read it HERE.
The Presiding Bishop's Easter Sermon is available HERE.
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 WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE YOU DOING?
Since 2006 our diocese has allocated 0.7% of the diocesan budget to support work done to achieve the MDGs. Last year, contributions from our diocese were sent to 2 projects that are supported by our diocese:
- The Diocesan Haiti Project : $2400 to initiate a microloan program at St. Marc's parish in Jeannette.
- Companion Diocese of Tanzania: $3614 to contribute toward the construction of a cistern in Newala utilizing collected rainwater from the roof of St. Mary's Cathedral.
In 2016 the MDGs were replaced by the Susutainable Development Goals which extend and build on the achievments of the MDGs. For a list of the SDGs, please see our Letter to Parishes at diomil.org.
It's time again to consider distribution of the 0.7% ($5752 this year) to projects that work toward the achievement of the SDGs. If your parish or a group within your parish is supporting a a project that extends help to "the poorest on earth" you can apply for a grant from the SDG funds.
For more information, please see our Letter to Parishes on the Diocesan website or contact:
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The latest issue of The Good Steward is available HERE. Featured are articles on reducing parish insurance premiums the right way, Spring safety lists, a new vendor appraising church properties, and a new Safeguarding God's Children module focusing on sexual activity between children/children abusing children. |
HOLY WEEK IN DIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE
Evening Good Friday service at St. Peter's, West Allis
In an effort to accommodate and welcome working folks, St. Peter's, West Allis is this year offering an evening Good Friday service (6:30 pm Vespers / 7:00 Service). See full Holy Week schedule on their website.
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Blessed James DeKoven Festival Day - April 10, 2016
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Blessed James DeKoven
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Schedule for April 10th is as follows:
4:00 PM - Commemoration of the Life and Work of James DeKoven. Chapel of Saint John
4:30 PM - Eucharist in the Chapel of Saint John
Celebrant: The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller
5:15 PM - Procession to the Tomb of James DeKoven Memorial Service
5:30 PM - Reception, Taylor Hall
6:00 PM - Dinner, Taylor Hall
Suggested Donation: $20 per person for reception and dinner
Reservations should be made by 2 April 2016. RSVP to Sarah Bussell at sbussell@dekovencenter.org or 262-633-6401 ext. 105. The DeKoven Center is located at 600 - 21st Street, Racine, WI 53403.
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
Making Sense of the American Spiritual Landscape
April 9th at St. Paul's, Milwaukee
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The Rev. Dr.
Frederick W. Schmidt, Jr..
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On Saturday, April 9, 2016, St. Paul's Church, 914 East Knapp Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will sponsor a workshop that will explore the status of spirituality in America today. The event will run from 9AM to 3PM and will include lunch for $10. There is no registration fee. If you are a spiritual leader or you are simply trying to make sense of your own faith in conversation with those around you, this workshop is designed for you.
The presenter, The Reverend Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt, Jr. will discuss how the high-tide denominationalism of the fifties and sixties quickly gave way to a new American spiritual landscape at the end of the twentieth century. Under consideration will be:
- What are the dominant trends on that landscape?
- What do they tell us about the church's future?
- How do we orient ourselves spiritually in this new world order?
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 Community of Hope Spaghetti Dinner April 14 at St. Bartholomew's Community of Hope (COH) is hosting its annual fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday April 14, 2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church N27W24000 Paul Ct. Pewaukee, WI 53072. The public is invited to learn about this 12 week program that will start in the Fall. Community of Hope trains people to be pastoral caregivers in a hospital, nursing home or church setting. If you are interested in learning more about this program that has commissioned over 185 participants from 74 area churches please call for a reservation by April 10, 2016 to the St. Bartholomew's office 262-691-0836. A free-will offering will be used to support the continuance of the program.
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 An evening of acoustic guitar
artistry with Michael Gulezian April 22 at St. Matthias
An evening of solo acoustic guitar artistry with Michael Gulezian, Solo Acoustic Guitar at St. Matthias, Waukesha on April 22 at 7:30 pm. St. Matthias Episcopal Church is located at Corner of Main St. and East Avenue in Waukesha, WI, 53186. Michael Gulezian is firmly established in the genre as one of the most significant artists of our time. Come hear this amazing musician in wonderful acoustics. This concert is a fund raising event for the 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 or click HERE.
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 Daughters of the King Spring Assembly April 23rd at St. Peter's, Ft. Atkinson
Women of the Diocese of Milwaukee are cordially invited to the 2016 Spring Assembly of the Order of the Daughters of the King on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson.
Retreat leaders are June Paul, author and Daughter. Registration not necessary but please rsvp to Virginia Laurent at laurent70@charter.net or (262) 473-4719.
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Art as P rayer Show March 9-13 at Christ Church, Delavan
Wednesday, MARCH 9TH - SUNDAY, MARCH 13TH. HELD AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, DELAVAN, which is located at 503 E. Walworth Avenue. * 262-728-5292.For a complete listing of the artists that will be featured, the viewing schedule, and special events, click HERE.
"Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art."
- Leonardo do Vinci
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Send your events to E-NEWS at info@diomil.org!
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Altar Guild Adventure 2016 set for May 18th in Chicago
The Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild and their friends venture south this year for a day of art, architecture, and camaraderie with docent-led tours. Please join us on a luxury bus as we travel to North Shore Congregation Israel, Uncommon Ground Restaurant, Loyola University Chapel, and St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church.
All are welcome - you need not be an altar guild member nor and Episcopalian to join the Adventure!
See FLYER for registration.
Tours and Lunch - $55
Questions? Contact Micki Hoffmann (Diocese of Milwaukee Altar Guild) at 262-673-2903 or mphoffmann70@gmail.com
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Madison-Area Regional Confirmation: Saturday, April 30, 10:00 a.m.
The Madison-area Episcopal churches have been preparing for confirmation and reception together since early February. We invite you to join us at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. for a confirmation/reception service, Bishop Miller presiding. Any churches interested in sending confirmands are most welcome; please contact the Rev. Dorota Pruski (associate@standrews-madison.org) for more information. All are welcome and encouraged to join us for this special celebration!
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 Regional Confirmation set for July 9th at St. Luke's, Racine
The South Convocation will host a Regional Confirmation at St. Luke's, Racine on 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Bishop Miller will officiate.
The Rev. Matthew Buterbaugh, rector of St. Matthew's, Kenosha, is coordinator for the Regional Confirmation. Parishes wishing to participate are asked to contact him at rector.stmatts@gmail.com
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Leadership Day - II takes place April 16, 2016 at Adams Hall at Nashotah
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150 clergy and laypeople attended Leadership Day I
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Mission and Development planned two Leadership Days for lay and clergy leaders from our parishes to reflect together on who we are, what we have, and what God is calling us to become. We had an outstanding response to our first event in February with Dwight Zcheile. We had 150 in attendance!!
We want you to come as a team to have time to talk, investigate and plan real next steps!
JumpStart: Mission, Purpose, and Financial Sustainability
Saturday, April 16, 9am - 3pm, location Nashotah House, Adams Hall
Ready to take a hard look at your parish's finances? Not sure what the future holds for your congregation? Need a way to start figuring it all out?
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 Families invited to host SJNMA international students over breaks Are you interested in cultural exchange? Host an international student from St. John's Northwestern Military Academy (SJNMA)! Students come to SJNMA from more than 12 different countries  and many are unable to return home over school breaks.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Ihler at SJNMA at (262) 646-7186 or sihler@sjnma.org or see flyer (below).
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 Madison-Area Julian Gathering
April 13, 2016
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
April 13, 2016, 7:15 - 9:00 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705
The Madison-Area Julian Gathering has been meeting for six years, reading and discussing the hopeful theology of St. Julian of Norwich, and practicing contemplative prayer together. Upon having worked our way carefully through Julian's 14th Century masterpiece of trust and joy in the goodness of God, we've decided to start at the beginning and do it all over again! If you're interested in getting in on the ground floor, please join us! For additional information, or if you have questions, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com
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Looking for a job?
Looking for work or know someone who is? Check out these opportunities. Date posted appears by job listing.
Accounting Assistant (3/09/2016)
This is a permanent part-time position 12-16 hours per week with the Diocese of Milwaukee that will support the Finance Officer in carrying out the responsibilities of the Finance Department of the Episcopal Diocese. Click HERE for job description and contact information.
Case Manager (02/17/2016)
Sussex Outreach Services (SOS) is a small non-profit organization serving Hamilton School District. Case Manager position is 20-24 hours/week. Click HERE for job description and contact information.
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 Good Friday Offering supports Church in Jerusalem & Middle East
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry says, "Our journey during Lent always leads us to Jerusalem . . . Our journey as Episcopalians also includes remembering our sister and brother Christians in the Holy Land who maintain the faith which we hold so dear. The political, social and spiritual challenges are well known.
Their witness is an inspiration . . . every congregation is encouraged by the Presiding Bishop to participate in the Good Friday Offering. This tradition is decades old and is an important statement of our solidarity with the members of the four dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. We have a Gospel imperative to be sure they know they are not forgotten . . . "
Good Friday Offerings should be sent to:
DFMS - Protestant Episcopal Church US
P. O. Box 958983
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 CAMP WEBB 2016 
REGISTER NOW!
Camp Webb is filling up FAST for 2016
Don't miss out . . . REGISTER NOW!
Registration fees are $400 / session. Haven't registered yet? Go to the website, as there may still be room . . .
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 DCDI graduates invited to join community
Graduates of the Diocesan Church Development Institute (DCDI), now there is a community for you. We are currently building it and want to include you! In order to facilitate community, we look forward to connecting with you at a social on April 10, 2016.
Click HERE for more info or contact Donna Holmes at donnaholmes604@gmail.com.
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 St. Francis House 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
On April 23, St. Francis House celebrates the ministry's 100th anniversary, a celebration that very much belongs to all of the Episcopal churches in our diocese - to everyone who has been a part of SFH as alumni, supporters, and friends.
The celebration begins at SFH with Evening Prayer at 5:15 PM, led by Bishop Miller, and the blessing of a large icon, gifted to SFH by the alumni family. Drazen Dupor, the iconographer, will be on hand to speak about the icon. The celebration continues at St. Dunstan's, with dinner at 6:30 PM. There will be displays from different eras at SFH, a short program, and lots of new and old friends. Ample parking will be available at St. Dunstan's, with a shuttle to and from campus for evening prayer. Tickets are $35. Seating will be limited to 100 people. You can reserve your tickets for the evening at www.stfrancisuw.org.
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The Vestry Resource Guide, is published by the Episcopal Church Foundation, is available in English and Spanish through Forward Movement which also contains information on ordering digital versions of The Vestry Resource Guide.
Click HERE to purchase / get more info.
Questions about this resource? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, at Bean@diomil.org or (414) 272-3028 / ext. 158.
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 Safeguarding God's Children/Safeguarding God's People - Class with Trainer at Wisconsin Dells on May 21st
The next Safeguarding God's Children training with a Certified Trainer takes place on May 21 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, Wisconsin Dells from 9am - Noon. To register click HERE. If your parish wants to host training in 2016 contact Deacon Terry Garner soon at dcnterry.g@gmail.com . |
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Ministry Development Grants available to parishes
Again this year, the Diocese of Milwaukee's Mission and Development department is offering grants that support Parish projects that meet one of the following criteria:
- strengthens the congregation's identity and purpose
- deepens the congregation's engagement with the local community,
- fosters healthy and effective organizational dynamics within the parish
Click HERE for an application. Questions? Contact Peggy Bean, Canon for Parishes, at bean@diomil.org . Application deadline is APRIL15, 2016. |
 Prayers for Parishes
The diocesan Commission on Mission and Development has prepared a cycle of prayers for the congregations of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
March 27, 2016 - St. Mark's, Beaver Dam
Generous God, we give you thanks for the many blessings you have given to the congregation of St. Mark's, Beaver Dam. Fill them will grateful hearts to give you praise in their worship and live reaching their hands out in love that they may bring others to know and to love you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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CYCLE OF PRAYER for NOV 2015 - NOV 2016
The new cycle of prayer for the Diocese of Milwaukee, prepared by the Commission on Mission and Development (for the period November 29, 2015 - November 20, 2016) is available HERE.
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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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