Thursday, April 27, 2023 - Feasts
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Last Saturday, many of us gathered in the Great Hall for an African Dinner, one of the ongoing "Feasts" which bring people together for fellowship and help raise money for community outreach. Between an incredible array of food, cultural lessons on West Africa, and the djembe drummer, it was truly a feast on many different levels!
Many thanks to those who planned and executed it: Dolly Grimes Johnson, Edna Decker, Rosemarie and Oswald Bwechwa, and others. And an ongoing thanks to Kathy Stanford and Denise Kobussen for organizing these events as a whole. See below for a listing of many other wonderful feast events on a variety of themes.
Peace and Blessing,
Seth+
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Intercessory prayer is at the heart of a Christian community.
Please offer your prayers for the following people.*
Especially Now for parishioners: The Dean Family, Barb Larkin, Gordon Hostler, Catherine Davidson, Molly Canary
Especially Now for family and friends: Robert Dean (RIP - twin brother of Randy Dean); Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), Shelley Burgess (RIP- friend of Alison Larkin), Natasha Duvall & Andy Stillman
Long Term for parishioners: Pam Eversfield, Chris Binder, Chip Morris, Mark Hilgendorf, Dave Honecker, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Kathy Malicki (friend of Pat Delmenhorst),Jeff (son-in-law of the Pavliks), Ann, Leslie Foote Grajewski (daughter of Kari & Bill Foote), Cameron (friend of Julie Thauer & John Andritsch),Wyatt Woods (great nephew of DeDe Pitrof), Greg Carter (cousin of Fred Delmenhorst), Dave Altick (cousin of Kitty Sturrock), Ian (friend of Willette Knopp), Christopher & Cindy (relatives of Ira Leidel), Katie & Gabe Benavides (daughter and son-in-law of Diane & Jack Holzman), TajMahal Dirbas (mother of Sandy Kashou), Danial Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: Teo C. Garcia (brother of Jennifer Garcia Jetton) Jacob Vogt (nephew of Bridget Elliott), Charlie Kobussen (son of Denise & Tim Kobussen), Billy Manger and Tanner Plomb (nephews of DeDe Pitrof), Matthew Herbstreith (son of Tom Herbstreith), Anthony Oakley (nephew of Sandy & Bob Kashou)
Parents Expecting: Abigail & Ricky Lupp (daughter of Penny Cruse), Jessica & Jay Bitter (son of Penny Cruse)
Sunday Altar Flowers given to the glory of God and in memory of Margaret R and Robert Martin, from their daughters Cathy Martin Braun and Mary Martin Smith and their families
Birthdays Next Week: Helen Benton, Colin Foley, Libby Vogel, Cindy Gault, Dave Eurich, Tom Naleid, Nickie Hubing, Jacob Capin, Fallon Bubacy, Ryan Foley, Kelly Ayala, Chris Binder, Joan King, Ken Konet
Anniversaries: Tom & Alexa Aldridge, Jonathan Schmidt & Kirsten Kjar, Brent & Ranee Field
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List:
email Fr. Seth and Heidi Behlke. You must have permission from the person you are adding. Include your relationship to the person and, if you are willing, a brief reason for the request which will be shared with the clergy and prayer team. This helps to create a connection to the person prayed for beyond simply their name and will be kept strictly confidential.
**Please let Heidi know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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A Requiem Eucharist to celebrate the life of Isabel H. Ward (mother of Cheryl Dunn will be held at Christ Church on Saturday April 29, at 11:00a.m.
All are welcome.
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NEW DATE! May 6 and 7 from 12-1pm
Food Drive for Moms
Just before Mother's Day!
for All Peoples Church Pantry in honor of Moms
Collection in front of Christ Church
Pantry feeds 50-75 families each week
The items that are going fast and most in need:
pancake mix, syrup, tuna, tuna helper, spam, spaghetti, canned pasta sauce, peanut butter (16oz), jelly, deodorant, toothpaste, lip balm.
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Sunday - April 30, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: April 30, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Jill Haberman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Penny Cruse, Jim Benton
Ushers: *Don Allen, Margaret Cooper, Rick Donner
Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Connor Bieszk, Liam Bieszk, Zella Tomasi
Lector: Lyn Slater
Prayer Reader: Jeff Evans
Eucharistic Ministers: Luke Sinclair, Rob Draper, Nicholas King
Coffee Hour Hosts: Set up: Denton and Mary Jones
Clean up Tom Aldridge, Alexa Aldridge
Join us next week May 7th for Handing down the Faith Sunday!
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THIS SUNDAY: April 30 2023
The FORUM
Bridging Science and Spirituality
Steve Paulson is the Executive Producer of Wisconsin Public Radio’s Peabody Award-winning Program To the Best of Our Knowledge. His radio reports have also been broadcast on NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Steve has written for Salon, Slate, Nautilus, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. His book, Atoms and Eden: Conversations on Religion and Science, was published by Oxford University Press.
Steve will overview how debates over science and religion have often played out, touching on such key ideas as consciousness, evolution and different conceptions of transcendence and "God" - and new ways to think about spirituality. He will play 14 short (1-3 minute) excerpts from interviews he has done with some of the key figures in this discussion.
Child care available from birth - 5th grade in the nursery during the FORUM
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SUNDAY
April 30, 2023
10:45 a.m.
If you are unable to join us in person, click here
for the livestream recording
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In our FORUM Archives:
FORUM 04-23-23 Dr. Jerald Mast Key - Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.
FORUM 02-26-23 Rev. Amy Heimerl - Inside Hope - finding the child inside
You can see earlier archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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Gatherings FOR Guys
Tuesday, May 2 @6:00pm
Christ Church Great Hall
Fr. Seth convenes a group of fellowship and reflection for guys of all ages. Pizza provided with an assortment of drinks. New people most welcome!
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Sign up for a Feast!
There's something for everyone
Come see us at the table in the Good Shepherd Room
- Kathy and Denise
Click the link to see the latest FEASTS Spreadsheet here
This year, we have received a commitment from Seth that all proceeds from the Feasts of 2023 will go directly to the Outreach Committee.
We are looking for hosts and are open to all ideas for Feasts!
We look forward to hearing from you! Don't wait too long if one of these appeals to you to host--just let us know and we'll reserve the idea for you!
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Updating your address!
If you have recently moved, please make sure the church has your contact information so we can stay in touch. Contact Heidi Behlke with any changes. Thank you!
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WHERE has the CHOIR DISAPPEARED to?
If you have been wondering why the choir is shrinking, it’s time to consider joining.
We have lost members to moves, illness and other commitments. Our tenor section will be diminished to a single tenor come this fall!
The common excuses for not joining:
- "I’m not good enough" - Don’t be silly, if you sang in high school, you are good enough!
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"I have kids" - Getting out of the house on Wednesday evening will be good for you.
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"It’s too big of a commitment" - Every member is absent sometimes; you can make it as often as you can. Choir also does not meet in the summer.
Why not consider joining next fall, usually the first Wednesday after Labor Day.
Choir meets 7pm-8:30.
Also the Bell choir, which meets prior to regular choir 5:45-6:45, could use a few extra players. No prior experience required. REALLY!
Questions: Please feel free to call me (or any choir member) or stop me at church with questions. (I’ll be gone April 30 and May 7: you see we can go on vacation!) Of course you can also speak with Scott Riedel regarding Choir and Karol Rehm regarding Bells.
Thanks for your consideration: Maureen McCabe 414-254-6483
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TONIGHT!
Book Signing at Boswell Books
Thursday, April 27 · 6:30pm
Paper Valley:
The Fight for the Fox River Cleanup
with authors Susan Campbell and P. David Allen II
Join the Green Team members for an evening with environmental writers Allen and Campbell as they chat about Paper Valley, their new book in which they recount the true story of the tumultuous fight for the $1 billion Wisconsin Superfund site cleanup, and how the corporate polluters were ultimately held accountable. Please click here to register for this event. And be sure to order your copy of Paper Valley now as well. Boswell Books on Downer.
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Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons. To have the best chance of avoiding a 2℃ rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050.
Lowering individual carbon footprints from 16 tons to 2 tons doesn’t happen overnight! By making small changes to our actions, like eating less meat, taking fewer connecting flights and line drying our clothes, we can start making a big difference.
Use this link to calculate your household’s footprint:
Help save the earth stay livable for our future generations!
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Recycle Day in the Bay
Dominican High School Parking lot
120 East Silver Spring Dr.
Saturday May 6, 2023 - 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Safely dispose of unwanted items
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There is no Sunday school this coming Sunday, April 30. Instead, all children grades 3K-5th are invited to participate in a Service Sunday project from 9:15-10:05 AM in the Great Hall. We'll be planting herbs for the garden at All Peoples Church. (No registration or parent participation required.)
Make a "joyful noise" with the choir!
On May 7, our next Handing Down the Faith Sunday, kids will get the opportunity to make a "joyful noise" with the choir! They will rehearse from 9-9:30 AM and perform during the service.
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Kids K3-1st grade will be singing, "We Are in God's House Today" (watch the video here).
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Kids and youth 2nd grade on up will be singing "Jesus Loves Me" with the adult choir. They will also warm up, robe, and sing with the adult choir for the entire service!
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PARENTS: Do you want your children to be independent, spiritual, lovers of nature, and full of good memories?
Of course! That's why you should consider sending them to EpiscoWisco Summer Camp!
Held at Waypost Camp on Mission Lake near Hatley, WI, this summer camp will give your children all the classic summer camp experiences (field games, rope courses and swimming in the lake) paired with the beautiful Episcopalian spiritual tradition (All camp eucharistic services, compline in the cabins before bed). There are four sessions for kids from Kindergarten to High school. You can learn more by contacting the Hinchey's with questions.
Registration is now open for this summer's EpiscoWisco Summer Camp! In addition to registering kids from age 4 through seniors in high school for camp, we are also looking for staff.
You can find all the information on the camp website:
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Interested in being an acolyte at
Christ Church?
If your child (3rd grade on up) is interested in being an acolyte, reach out to Jean Bieszk
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Please Subscribe!
Contact our new Children's Ministry Coordinator Bailey Steger to keep informed about all the Children's programming.
Look for relevant info for kids on Fridays but you'll find it here in the Weekly Broadcast too. OR reach out to Fr. Oswald for information on Jr. High and High School Youth programming
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TO BE RESCHEDULED! STAY TUNED!
7 Bridges Ravine Hiking Trail in Grant Park.
Text Betsy in case of weather updates.
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Walk-Run Club
NOT meeting on Tuesday April 25th, but resuming Next Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. May 2nd
meet at red door (office entrance) of church.
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Check out New Titles!
Visit our shelf in the J.T. room, Lending Library Just sign out a book on the clipboard and enjoy a good read!
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NEW RECIPE:
Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo
Recipe here
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Wellness Reads:
Monthly Book Suggestion
Vitamin N
Richard Louv (signs out in the Wellness Reads Lending Library in the John Thompson Room)
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H A P P I F Y :
Your Burning Sleep Questions Answered!~
Odds are you have a few questions about sleep.
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Meetings: next meeting time and date to be determined. Team Wellness is seeking a new chair or two new co-chairs. If you’re interested in leading our efforts, please reach out to Kari Foote or Father Seth.
Future Posts from Team Wellness:
Mary Kay Anderson, Kari Foote, Betsy Head, Deacon Nancy Hills, Susan LaBudde, Maureen McCabe, Lisa O’Brien
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
SEE YOU tonight! 6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30pm
Hope to see you at Lyn Slater's home at 4:30pm. Lyn's address is 6350 N. Lake Drive in WFB. Wine, n/a beverages, will be provided for $3. Please park in the driveway circle or near the lamp post. Please avoid the street. contact Kathy Stanford with any questions
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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
Braving the Thin Places:
Celtic Wisdom to Create a Space for Grace
finishing up on May 8th
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)
WHEN: Mondays from 9:15 – 10:15 AM (optional social hour beforehand at 9:00), and every Monday thereafter
WHERE: On zoom
Zoom link HERE Password: “study”
Meeting ID: 837 0526 9913
NEW BOOK:
Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words
by Brian McClaren
Starts May 15th - Purchase/Preview it here:
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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Awakening Grassroots Spirituality: A Celtic Guide for Nurturing and Maturing the Soul
by Edwin M. Leidel, Jr.
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See further below for other ongoing opportunities for connection (Book Groups, Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Join us through ZOOM for a short session of Lectio Divina followed by 15 minutes of Centering Prayer.
Lectio Divina: listening to a short passage, often from a psalm, and then, without comment, sharing the words or phrase that spoke to you.
Centering Prayer: a gentle, silent prayer in which individuals often use their own 'sacred word' to which they return when their thoughts wander - as thoughts always do. Beginners most welcome!
ZOOM
Meeting ID: 827 8771 3769
Passcode: CENTER
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Wednesday AM Contemplative
Eucharist
Service
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Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 9:40. A short retreat in the middle of the week. So many of us are searching for a bit of peace in our busy lives. Even a few moments of deep connection with God, ourselves, and others can profoundly recharge us for the journey.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays there will be an opportunity in the Chapel for the laying on of hands and healing prayer. contact Fr. Oswald with any questions
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Wednesday + Thursday Evening Prayer |
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Wednesday and Thursday - 5:30pm
To call into Evening Prayer, call 312 626 6799
Type in Meeting ID 847 2947 4435
Passcode: 019453
The service is a beautiful expression of peace and calm at the end of the day and lasts only 20 minutes
On ZOOM: Join the meeting here
Newcomers are especially welcome.
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Download the latest Martha & Mary newsletter here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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Please email both Julie Thauer and Heidi Behlke. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please note:
Heidi Behlke manages the parish calendar and building use for events, as well as accepts pledges and donations for special projects.
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast and prints the weekly Sunday bulletins and special services.
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Christ Church Health and Safety Protocols for In-Person Worship
Jesus asks to love our neighbors as ourselves. In this spirit, we ask you to observe these protocols:
• Masks are welcome and optional
• For now, protocols for programs containing kids 4K and younger will follow the lead of WFB Schools.
• We will continue to ventilate the space with fresh air.
•We strongly encourage vaccination for all those who are eligible and we encourage the unvaccinated to wear a mask for their own protection.
• As always, our virus response will be subject to change based on new variants and other factors.
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Continue to watch this weekly newsletter for the most recent updates and changes.
The clergy are available by email:
In the case of a pastoral emergency,
contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Fr. Oswald at 414-750-7165.
The church office is open Monday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm
Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.
Email Heidi for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling by email.
Email Heidi for business and giving or pledging questions anytime or by phone on Wednesdays.
Email Julie for communication issues such as the e-Weekly Broadcast newsletter, the Sunday Bulletin, media, website or anytime or by phone on Thursdays in the office.
Email Alex for building and grounds issues
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