Thursday, September 1, 2022 - Winding down/up
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From Fr. Oswald:
Dear Friends in Christ,
Labor day weekend marks the winding down of the Summer season. I hope all of you had a chance to relax and take some well-deserved vacation days. My family just returned from our final summer get-away from Washington DC and New York. We had a wonderful time visiting many attractions both in DC and New York. We even went to mass at the National Cathedral. We are glad to be back from the hectic and fast paced lifestyle of the big cities.
School year is upon us. We had school bag blessing last week and some school districts have started the new academic year. Mugisha started school today and before you know it the school year will be in full swing.
As we wind down the summer season we wind up the church season. This Sunday is the last Sunday for our garden service. Sunday school and youth programs are soon to begin. Please consider registering your children in our programs, including confirmation classes, if you have not done so. Our new children and youth director Aaron, is hard at work preparing great programs for our youth. (see the registration links in the Youth and Family section below
Enjoy the remaining sunny and warm days,
Oswald+
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Press Pause - New Morning and Evening group from Fr. Seth
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Using short content from articles, film clips and other sources, we will gather on zoom for 30 minutes of reflection, followed by an optional 30 minutes of hang-out time. We will begin with using one short daily meditation (example here) from Franciscan priest and author, Richard Rohr. Sign up to give it a try on Thursdays at 7:30am or 7:00pm. The groups will begin convening Thursday, September 15.
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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: Tim Hancock
Especially Now for family and friends: Thea Brunsell (Aunt of Susan LaBudde)
Long Term for parishioners: Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin, Gigi Short, Pam Eversfield, Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: William, Esther Gone (sister-in-law of Lydia Gone), Cris Foshage (aunt of Emily Schley), Gloria Stanford (mother-in-law of Kathy Stanford), Dixie Jonas (mother of Maggie Dietrich), Skeeter (brother of Sonja Pavlik), Roger Carrington (brother of Helen Benton), Rick Swalwell (uncle of Cabrini King), Michael Hanna (father of Susan Lovern), Lana Sarnovska, Zinoviy Bilan, Stefania Bilan, Oleg Sarnovsky, and Hanna Sarnovska (friends of Kathy Stanford), Kurt Roesner (brother of John Roesner) Mary Ellen Maples (aunt of Dave Frieder), TajMahal (mother of Sandy Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: Billy Manger and Tanner Plomb (nephews of DeDe Pitrof), Matthew Herbstreith (son of Tom Herbstreith), Anthony Oakley (nephew of Sandy Kashou)
Parents Expecting: Emmy & Mike French, Sarah & Michael Finke (daughter of Beth & Ted Durant), Ingrid & Andrew Davis, Megan & Tom Allen (son of Ann & Don Allen), Sally & Trevor Adams (daughter of Debbie & John Roesner), Claire & Will Hagerup (son of Loni & Chris Hagerup)
Thanksgiving for the birth of Henry Robert Neff to Hannah & Andy Neff and
sisters Amelia, Madelyn, and Thea
Sunday Flowers: Given to the Glory of God in memory of Harold William Kelley given by Kari and Bill, Frances, Will, Tracy and Suzanne Foote, Mark Piro and
Leslie, Ian and Daisy Grajewski
**Birthdays Next Week: Bea Draper, Terry Neesley, Martha Prince, Will Foote,
Ari Ayala, Danielle Santa-Cruz, David Frieder, Tom Scrivner
**Anniversaries Next Week: Sarah & Frank Pitsoulakis, Sara & Patrick Foley,
Gigi & Mark Short, Megan & Sam Brooks, Sarah & Vik Gottlieb
*If you would like to add a name to the Prayer List, email Fr. Seth and Pam. 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 Pam know if we have missed your birthday or anniversary.
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You're Invited: Back-to-FALL Potluck Picnic!
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Sunday, September 11th Following the 9:30am service
Still Needed: Helpers for set-up, grilling and take down
Help with a task or two and bring a dish to share, Now on SignupGenius
Click here. OR email Pam to let her know what you'd like to do to help!
Catch up on summer happenings and make plans for fall fun and fellowship.
KIDS: We will have activities available for children and youth as we do a bit of a meet and greet while kicking off the fall program year.
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Music at Christ Church
YES! You Are Good Enough!
Did you play in the orchestra or band in high school or sing in the choir?
Rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 7th
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Why not bring back that love of music to Christ Church’s choir or Hand Bell group. Most people in the hand bell group never played the bells before. If you can follow along a musical staff, you can play the bells. If you love to sing, even in the shower, you can sing in the choir. In addition to the enjoyment of the music, the camaraderie of each group is special. Why not consider checking one or both of the groups.
Hand bell Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 5:45 for 1 hour.
Regular Choir meets at 7 pm the same evening until 8:30.
Rehearsals begin Wednesday September 7th. Although the groups meet weekly, absences are not a problem. Choir sings weekly during the school year and hand bells play at a service about 5 times a year usually around church holidays. Why not give them a try.
Questions? You can call me, Maureen McCabe 414-254-6483 or one of the directors:
Choir: Scott Riedel: 414-429-8967
Hand Bells: Karol Rehm: 262-617-6478
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The 13th Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Quiet service indoors
9:30 service - in the garden (indoors if it rains!)
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Bonnie Thomson
9:30 am Service
Ushers: *Don Allen, Beth Durant
Lector: Margaret Cooper
Intercessor: George Marek
Newcomer Hosts: Margaret Cooper, Lyn Slater
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Click here to see all the activities scheduled this month and beyond on the Christ Church calendar.
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Families!
NOW is the time to register for Fall.
Families, now is the time to register your children and youth for our Nursery, Sunday School, Youth Group, and Confirmation offerings. All of these offerings begin on September 11. You can help us in our planning now by registering your kids and please consider helping out as a volunteer (more on that below).
Nursery Registration:CLICK HERE
Our nursery is staffed and open for all children, birth through 3 years old starting on September 11, from 9:15-10:45AM.
Sunday School Registration: CLICK HERE
Sunday School meets for grades Pre3/4k-5th grade from 9:15AM until returning to worship during the passing of the peace. Calendar, locations, and classes will be shared in more detail next week. If you would like to volunteer to teach, please see the article below and contact Aaron Shoppa.
A Note on Preschool 3 year olds: We recognize that children grow at different stages and not all children are at the same areas of development at a specific age. If you think your child is ready to join us in Sunday School, then please do so. If not, the nursery is always available for children, birth through 3 years old. Feel free to make the best choice for your child, and if that varies from week to week or even at the mid-year point, that is totally okay!
Middle School / High School Youth (Confirmation) Registration: CLICK HERE
Middle School and High School Groups each meet twice per month, after the 9:30AM worship, for events centered around faith formation, service, and fellowship. A calendar of events will be linked here next week.
All high school students are invited to take part in Confirmation this year as we gather to journey towards this sacramental act of affirming the promises made at baptism. In essence, our high school youth group is all about Confirmation for this program year. For any questions about Confirmation/High School Youth Group, please contact Fr. Oswald.
If you have any questions, please reach out. We look forward to seeing your children in a faith education program this fall.
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Be A Sunday School Teacher!
Holy Moly
Pre-3 through
2nd gr
Connect
3rd through 5th gr.
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Sunday School Teachers Needed!
We had a great turnout for the Sunday School Teacher Training this past Sunday. If you are interested in volunteering and were unable to attend, please reach out to Aaron Shoppa if you have not already done so. We have a number of exciting, and so far very well received, changes for the program this year. It takes only 15 minutes of preparation to teach a class, and the reward for volunteering is helping to shape the faith life of a young person. It really is a win-win!
We have two classes this year:
Holy Moly: This is our Pre-3/K4-2nd grade class. Holy Moly is a curriculum that invites children to experience the stories of the Bible through imagination, through the opening of scripture, and through activities that relate the principles of the story to their everyday lives. Click here for a video presenting how the curriculum works:
Connect: This is our 3rd-5th grade class. Connect is a curriculum that gives students the chance to further develop their faith as they explore the larger themes and scope of scripture from Genesis through Revelation in a way that is especially relevant for upper elementary school age children. Click here for a video presenting how the curriculum works:
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Aaron prays with the families and asks for God's blessings for the new school year. |
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Did You Get Your Pop-it?
Just Ask Aaron! Find out what the new use for your backpack pop-it is that will help make back-to-school stress-free!
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Children's Faith Formation Team/Committee
We are looking for folks with a passion or interest in faith formation for children, birth through 8th grade, to join together to form a committee/team that thinks about, implements, and experiments with new approaches for walking with our youngest through their faith journey. Is this you? Whether a parent or not, an empty-nester, or a retiree, we invite you to consider joining in this effort. If you are interested or just want to learn more, please contact Aaron Shoppa. Thank you!
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Have a Seat!
The four benches which previously were in the courtyard are currently in the driveway. The benches need work but are FREE to anyone interested in having a bench.
The lucky individual will have to transport the bench to their home. Please email Mary Jones with any questions,
Thank you!
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As we all struggle with the tragedy of the war in Ukraine, we will provide a space for people in the parish to offer prayers, reflections, and artistic expression. Adults, children, families and youth are all encouraged to use the space to express their hopes, fears, and prayers. The art could be a drawing, a painting, a clay creation, a piece of music...anything that is your peace offering. Thank you for considering a submission. Send your submissions to Julie
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And the lucky winner of the Heats of Hope quilt is...
Tom Herbstreith!
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$2,422.27 was raised for Episcopal Relief & Development for Ukrainian Families.
Thank you for your help!
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Starting Tuesday, September 13, at 5:30pm
Fr. Seth convenes a casual "pub conversation" one Tuesday a month at 5:30pm
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Next Topic:
The ARTS and Theology
How is beauty important to your faith?
Do you think of God as an artist? What kind of art (or the closest thing to it) do you make yourself? Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30pm. No prep needed. Simple discussion questions can be found HERE. Simply Bring a beverage of your choice. We will meet at church in the Good Shepherd room.
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Weekly Wagon Drive -
All Summer!
Our big weekend food drives have been so greatly appreciated by the All Peoples food pantry, but their needs persist between drives. If everyone would bring a can or two from home each week to drop in the red wagon, we could keep food flowing into the pantry. We will start this initiative this coming Sunday and run throughout the summer.
Coming to church? bring a can! The Food Pantry could especially use: Cans of SPAM, SPAGHETTI, RAVIOLI AND MAC & CHEESE! THANK YOU!
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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
Join Us for Looking for God in Messy Places, by Jake Owensby (Bishop of W. Louisiana), 2021, Abingdon Press. It is $18.99 at Boswell and 17.69 from Amazon prime.
WHO: All women of Christ Church are invited (anytime)
WHEN: Mondays from 9:30 – 10:30 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
WHAT: Discuss a chapter each week.
THE BOOK: Looking God in Messy Places
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Watch for updates:
Please watch the Diocese of Milwaukee E News for notices from the Diocesan Creation Care Commission connecting with all Episcopal congregations in the three Wisconsin Dioceses
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Walk-Run CLUB
Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.
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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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Wellness Reads:
Monthly Book Suggestion:
Mindful Christian
by Dr. Irene Kraegel
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Healthy Habits
Add Fruit to Your Snacking Rotation
When a snack attack hits, many of us automatically head to that certain drawer or cabinet ...read more
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Recipe Corner:
Almond Flour Zucchini Bread
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TEAM WELLNESS Next Meetings: Join Us!
- Monday, September 19 at 4 p.m. Monday October 17 at 4pm, and Monday, November 21 at 4pm.
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Via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Kari Foote
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Or donate blood through the Red Cross here
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Future Posts from Team Wellness:
Mary Kay Anderson, Kari Foote, Betsy Head, Deacon Nancy Hills, Susan LaBudde, Maureen McCabe, Lisa O’Brien and Julie Ross
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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New Book Starting up September 8, at 9am meeting at church
Active Hope
How to Face the Mess We're in with Unexpected Resilience & Creative Power
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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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LIVE in the nave!
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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Come to the Shorewood Feast September 10,
Artists are set on Oakland Ave. up Noon - 7pm
The Shorewood Artisan Market brings a rich collection of unique and diverse art from the Greater Milwaukee area, supporting talented artisans with events that inspire and strengthen our community. From sculpture to watercolor, surfboards to printmaking, jewelry to wood, this market has something for everyone! There will be different artists every time. Events also feature music, food and gatherings of neighbors. Also see us on Facebook and Instagram
• September 10 at the Shorewood Feast on Oakland Ave. noon - 7pm • and September 24 noon - 4pm - Atwater
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Download the latest Martha and Mary newsletter here
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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Please email both Julie Thauer and Pam Eversfield. As always, submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays to make it into the Thursday e-Weekly Broadcast for that week.
Please note:
Pam Eversfield manages the parish calendar and building use for events.
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events in the eWeekly Broadcast.
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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 Wednesdays from 8am - 2pm and
Thursdays from 10am-4pm. Please call ahead, 414-946-3368, if you need to see someone in person. Staff may be contacted by email throughout the week.
Email Pam for parish administration issues such as membership, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling by email.
Email Patrice 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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