Thursday, May 25, 2023 - Pentecost Red
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Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. We will hear the story of the birth of the church, when the Holy Spirit came upon those gathered in Jerusalem. We have broken the passage into 5 different languages. Also, the tradition of the church is to wear red to celebrate this feast day!
This weekend we also commend to God those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we so often take for granted.
- God of power and mercy, you destroy war and put down earthly pride. Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears. Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom and hold them in your kingdom of justice and peace. We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing and Peace upon all your varied celebrations,
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: Chris Binder, Beth Durant and Family, Kari Foote, Cindy Jensen
Especially Now for family and friends: Mike (RIP) and Margaret Oteman (friends of Julie Thauer and John Andritsch), Jill, George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou), Muffy Watson Lewis (RIP) sister of Tom Watson, Jim Gramentine (RIP) father of Beth Durant, John H. (friend of Julie Thauer)
Long Term for parishioners: Gordon Hostler, Barb Larkin, Catherine Davidson, Pam Eversfield, 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: Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), Kathy Malicki (friend of Pat Delmenhorst),Jeff (son-in-law of the Pavliks), Ann, 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 from Kari & Bill, Frances, Will, Tracy & Suzanne Foote; Leslie, Ian & Daisy Grajewski; Mark Piro in memory of Andrea Sykes Foote
Birthdays Next Week: Mary Kay Anderson, Liesel Hermann, Mark McLaughlin, Charlie Tomasi, Willette Knopp, Josh Currier,
Anniversaries: Bryan & Jean Bieszk, Richard Donner & Hillary McCown,
Michael & Katie Ruetz, Philip Bailey & Jason Rae, Fred & Pat Delmenhorst
We pray in joyful expectation for Kenneth Baumeister and Timothy Hancock as they prepare a service of holy matrimony at Christ Church on June 3
*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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Caption Correction!
We want to make sure we name everyone in this photograph. See below for the corrected caption.
As a reminder, Fr. Seth Raymond is being installed as the rector of St. Paul's on the East Side this Sunday, May 28
at 10:00am.
: Andrew, Seth, Hannah, Miriam, and Lara
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* * * In observance of Memorial Day,
the parish office will be closed on Monday, May 29th. * * *
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Sunday - May 28, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: May 28, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Bonnie Thomson
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Paula Stone, Tom Tennessen
Ushers: *John Hinchey, James Hinchey, Martha Morse
Newcomer Host: Lynne Schley and Kathy Stanford
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Connor Bieszk, Patrick Bieszk, Brady McMahon
Lector: Bo Beal Prayer Reader: Cindy Gault
Eucharistic Ministers: Nicholas King, Betsy Head, Sarah Gottlieb
Coffee Hour Hosts: Set up: Elizabeth Casey and Jan Effinger. Clean up Tomasi Family
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In our FORUM Archives:
Who was on the Land Before Us?
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
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FREE EVENT:
Hosted by:
Christ Church,
Bay Bridge,
The Redress Movement
Friday, June 2
6:00pm
LOCATION:
Centennial Hall
733 N. 8th Street.
Downtown Library
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Book Release and Lecture
JUST ACTION
How to Challenge Segregation enacted under the Color of Law
by Philip Rothstein and Leah Rothstein
Christ Church is a host of this event along with Bay Bridge, The Redress Movement, and many other organizations.
Lecture Summary:
Racial segregation characterizes every metropolitan area in the U.S. and bears responsibility for our most serious social and economic problems. We’ve taken no serious steps to desegregate neighborhoods, however, because we are hobbled by a national myth that residential segregation is de facto—the result of private discrimination or personal choices that do not violate constitutional rights. The Color of Law demonstrates, however, that residential segregation was created by racially explicit and unconstitutional government policy. Just Action describes how we can begin to address this, providing dozens of strategies local groups can pursue to redress segregation in their own communities. By starting with achievable local victories, we can build a national movement that can remedy our unconstitutional racial landscape.
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Don’t forget to sign up for the summer feasts
which will be handled via email for the summer.
Featured Feasts for JUNE
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Lawn bowling – 5 spots left!
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Soul Food Dinner – plenty of spots left!
Check out our new thermometer in the Good Shepard room
and help put us over the top.
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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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Coming Soon!
All Peoples Backpack and School Supplies Collection
While many of us are preparing for the end of the school year, All Peoples is already gearing up for the fall. We will be delivering our backpacks and school supplies to them early this year (June 24th). Details to come next week. Thanks for your support!
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The Episcopal Churches of Wisconsin have a new Creation Care Facebook Page
Click here, ask to be let in as a member of this group and be patient! Deacon Greg will let you in soon!
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Christ Church Family Dinner!
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Mark your calendars for another Christ Church family dinner on Tuesday, May 30th at 5:30 PM in the Great Hall! This meal's theme is "Family Favorites." RSVP by signing up to bring a dish here.
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Sunday school and staffed nursery have ended for the season. Feel free to use the church nursery yourself as needed. For outdoor services, there will be a self-serve wiggle area in the garden for kids who need to move around safely
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We're throwing an intergenerational Pentecost Feast this Sunday!
After the 9:30 AM service,
Come out into the garden to enjoy a bonfire and s'mores. Don't forget to wear red!
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For Nature Lovers and Wannabe Nature-lovers of all ages, join us on Tuesday, June 6th at 6 PM for the first Family Creation Club, hosted at the Urban Ecology Center by the children's ministry and the Green Team. More details to come!
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Middle School Youth Group Meets this Sunday
right after the 9:30 am service with Fr. Oswald
THIS SUNDAY: May 28
Ancestors: Daniel
The invisible visionary
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Handing Down the Faith Sundays
are designed to encourage deeper understanding of and more engagement with the liturgy for children. The clergy will offer brief explanations and invite chlldren to participate and observe in specific ways. All children of any age and ability are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable
Next Handing down the Faith Sunday is June 4th,
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Sing with us! or
Ring with us!
Thanks for your consideration: Contact Maureen McCabe if you'd like to try us out!
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NEW DATE June 3, at 1:00PM
7 Bridges Ravine Hiking Trail in Grant Park.
Text Betsy in case of weather updates.
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Walk-Run Club
resumes May 30
meet at red door (office entrance) of church.
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Blessing of the Bikes
Bike to church!
Sunday, June 18th (Father’s Day)
Bike to either service (bike rack available for the 8 a.m. service—bring your bike lock)
Bikes will be blessed at the 9:30 a.m. outdoor service
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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:
Caprese Caesar Pasta Salad
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Monthly Book Suggestion
Wellness
Reads... for kids: Sprite Offers Comfort
and for adults:
Outer Order Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
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The U P S I D E :
Beat Fatigue with These 8 Energy-Boosting Foods
Sometimes, we forget how much our bodies depend on food to not just fill us up, but also to fuel us through the day
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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
Every Thursday at Lyn Slater's home - 6350 N. Lake Dr. WFB at 4:30 pm
Christ Church Ladies Connections is open to all women at Christ Church. Please join us on any Thursday that works for you. No need to RSVP, just come when you can. We'd love to see you! N/A beverages available; wine for $3. If you would like to receive the group email which is sent weekly, please contact Kathy Stanford with any questions.
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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
NEW BOOK:
Naked Spirituality: A Life with God in 12 Simple Words
by Brian McClaren
Starts May 15th - Purchase/Preview it here:
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
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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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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