Thursday, November 10, 2022 - Tears of JOY
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From Fr. Oswald
Dear Friends in Christ,
I joined a group of eighteen pilgrims from New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Wisconsin, Oregon, and Oklahoma and traveled to Israel for a pilgrimage through the Holy land from October 27, 2022, to November 5, 2022. The pilgrimage was organized through All Saints cathedral, in Milwaukee. Rev. Kevin Carroll was the leader of the group.
The pilgrimage started in Tel Aviv where we spent a night after a long 13 hour flight from Chicago. The following morning, we headed north toward Nazareth where Jesus spent his first 30 years of life. On the way to Nazareth, we visited Caesarea, Cana, and Mount Carmel.
The first tears of joy were shed in Nazareth. Being present at the sight where Jesus grew up is overwhelming. The house that he lived in has been preserved. Two churches have been constructed on top of the house. The grounds that he walked on have been preserved.
As we peered through the gates to look inside Jesus’s home, we could not help but shed a tear of Joy. Jesus was here! He played here. He breathed the air I am breathing! He walked on the very ground I am walking on! The feeling is unexplainable.
To read the rest of Fr. Oswald's report on his trip to Israel and see more photos, click here
With Hope and Peace,
Oswald+
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Stewardship 2023:
Living Stones
Thank you for your faithful generosity!
Campaign Update!
We currently have 104 pledges collected. Our campaign goal is 190 pledges (last year we had 186). We would love to have all pledges collected by this Sunday, November 13.
Beginning November 16, the Stewardship Team will call every household in the parish to express gratitude for pledging and to offer a very gentle nudge to those who find themselves a little behind.
If you would like a hard-copy pledge card, please feel free to reach out to the office. For those who prefer to fill out the pledge card electronically, simply go here.
Our last stewardship moment featured parishioners, Ingrid and Andrew Davis, speaking about what Christ Church has meant to their family.
See it here
We are deeply grateful that you would prayerfully consider a pledge to the parish for 2023. Your generosity helps create a spiritual home where all are welcome.
2023 Stewardship Team - Beth Durant (Chair), Steve Bruemmer, Loni Hagerup, Joan King, Ben Rikkers, Julie Thauer, The Rev. Seth Dietrich
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Stewardship FAQs
1. What is a pledge?
A pledge is a sacred commitment to give a certain portion of household income to the parish for the following calendar year. In many ways, it is a spiritual practice. On a practical level, it helps us form the parish budget for next year.
2. What do people typically give?
At Christ Church, pledges range from $150 to $23,500. Last year, 186 households pledged with an average pledge of $3,400. Everyone is in a very different financial position, and every pledge is deeply appreciated.
3. What is the concept of "tithing?"
Like many Christian traditions, the Episcopal Church encourages "the biblical standard of the tithe for financial stewardship" (Canon III 6.2.iii). Tithing 10% of income comes from the practice of the ancient Israelites bringing the first 10% of their harvest to the Temple. While some of us are there; many of us are still on the journey to get there.
4. Who knows about my pledge?
Pledging amounts are kept highly confidential. Only the financial administrator, Patrice Hansen, and Fr. Seth has access.
5. What if I have questions about parish finances?
We are more than happy to provide a copy of the parish budget as well as answer any questions. Contact the parish wardens, Ben Rikkers or Penny Cruse for more information.
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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, Betsy Head, Sonja Pavlik, Gigi Short
Especially Now for family and friends: Justin, Teresa Dukes (mother of Alex Rikkers,) Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers), Rachel O’Brien (daughter of Lisa O’Brien) & James DesJardins, Jim Gramentine (father of Beth Durant)
Long Term for parishioners: Martha Vogel, Karol Rehm, Jere Meyers, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Harry Banzhaf, Fran & Darrell Lile, Mark McLaughlin,Molly Hiller, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Robin Govier (brother-in-law of Nancy Hills), Wyatt Manger (grandnephew of DeDe Pitroff), Betsy Hahn (mother of the Rev. Kate Byrd, our former associate rector at CC), Keegan James (friend of Sara Frieder), 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), Lana Sarnovska, Zinoviy Bilan, Stefania Bilan, Oleg Sarnovsky, and Hanna Sarnovska (friends of Kathy Stanford), Kurt Roesner (brother of John Roesner), TajMahal (mother of Sandy Kashou)
Homebound: Grace Haydon, Fred Delmenhorst, Joanne Smith
Serving in the Armed Forces: 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 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),
Sunday Flowers: are offered to the Glory of God and in thankfulness for His rich blessings.
**Birthdays Next Week: Elizabeth Draper, Chip Kubly, Marley Satran, Brent Field, Tim Stumm, Jeanne Maxon, Ken Baumeister, Jayne J. Jordan, Ted Durant, Nora Miller, Mark Piertowiak, Susan Sokol, Lawton Strickroot, Charlie Cronkite, Derek D. Riley, Sue Schouten
**Anniversaries Next Week: none this week
*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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Click here to see all the activities scheduled this month and beyond on the Christ Church calendar.
NOTE: If you are having trouble with our online Church directory, try refreshing the browser window. (press Ctrl R on Windows or Cmd R on a Mac)
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Coming up: Sunday November 20th
Parish Breakfast in the Great Hall!
Newcomer Brunch in the Good Shepherd Room
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The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday:
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Tom Tennessen
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Jackie Keene
Ushers: *Beth Durant, Tom King, Gary Laev
Newcomer Host: Sarah Gottlieb, Meredie Scrivner
Torch Bearers & Crucifer:
Eucharistic Ministers: Clergy, Tom Aldridge, Jennifer Jetton, John Hinchey
Lector: Stephen Forrest
Prayer Reader: Maureen McCabe
Coffee Hour Hosts:
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Set up Jill and Steven Haberman
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Clean up: Ayala Family
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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 Pam Eversfield with any changes. Thank you!
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November 13, 2022
(livestream available at 10:45 on Sunday)
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THIS SUNDAY!
Dr. Donna Recht
Teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, college professor
Learning how to read seems like a natural right of passage. But learning to read is actually quite complex. This forum covers what goes into the acquisition of knowledge and skills,
how reading is taught in schools, the importance of fluency by the end of third grade,and most importantly what you can do to help.
10:45am in the Great Hall
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You can see other archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
TODAY, November 10th at Slaters' Lakeview Inn,
6350 N. Lake Dr., WFB at 4:30 pm
CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays are held every Thursday at Lyn Slaters' home in Whitefish Bay, 6350 N. Lake Drive. They start at 4:30 pm and usually last 1 1/2 hours. All Christ Church women are welcome! No need to RSVP, just come if it works out in your schedule. Informal and casual attire. Wine, n/a drinks and light snacks provided for $3.00. Parking restrictions have been lifted, so please park on the east side of Lake Drive or in the driveway. It is a wonderful way to get to know one another outside the pews! Hope to see you there on any Thursday that works. Any questions, please contact Kathy Stanford
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 at 5:30pm.
Fr. Seth convenes a casual "pub conversation" one Tuesday a month at 5:30pm
Next Topic:
Self-Improvement
Is pursuing self-improvement for its own sake a selfish, spiritual dead-end or the key to spiritual growth? The German philosopher Hegel noted that ‘intellectual enlightenment makes people shrewder, not better.’ What does it take to make people better?
No prep needed. Simple discussion questions can be found HERE. Simply Bring a beverage of your choice. Snacks provided. We will meet at church in the Good Shepherd room.
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Check out that Polish!
The Altar Guild convened for their annual polishing day last week. Did you catch the extra sparkle in everything from the chalices to the giant copper baptismal font? On behalf of all of us, thank you for using your elbow grease to help drive us deeper into the hospitality and wonder of God! -Seth+
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Confirmation class service weekend
The confirmation class will have a service weekend on Saturday November 19, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The service will be serving food at the Gathering at the ONG site (3421 W Lisbon Ave, Milwaukee.
The service weekend is part of the training curriculum for confirmation. All the confirmands are expected to participate. On Sunday November 20th, 2022, both the middle school and high school groups will be together for the parish breakfast in the John Thomson room. This will be a good time for the confirmands to meet their mentors. Please plan to attend church on that Sunday. This is also part of the training curriculum for confirmation.
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Youth Group THIS SUNDAY!
10:45 after the service
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Fall 2022 Children's Ministry Calendar can be found here
We are still in need of mentors
to accompany our youth as they examine their faith and life. You can make a big difference in the life of a youth by your presence, prayers, and encouragement.
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Families!
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 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!
Sunday School meets again this week, starting in the classrooms at 9:15AM and going until about 10:05AM when children enter worship to rejoin their families. Have you signed up to help teach or assist? We have NO ONE signed up to help on October 30. If we cannot find willing volunteers, we will have to cancel Sunday School for that morning.
Holy Moly: Naomi and Ruth
Connect - The Promise: Jacob and Esau
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Acolyte Sign-up - torchbearers and crucifers at the 9:30 service
Now is the time to sign up to be an acolyte this Fall. Young people are encouraged to help lead worship through the roles of torchbearer (3rd-5th grade) and crucifer (6th-12th grade).
No experience necessary as training can be available the day your child is signed up for or through a session at an upcoming youth group gathering. When signed up, please be at the church no later than 9:15AM or 9:00AM if it is your child's first time.
Sign up by adding your child's name to THIS LIST from Jean Bieszk or by sending her an email. THANKS!
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3 Weeks from Sunday!
December 4th 10am - Noon in the Great Hall
All parish and community members are welcome to attend the fair, and we especially encourage children and families to come. We will once again have Angel Dollars, which parents can purchase for their children to donate to whichever organization touches their heart. Children can also earn a prize by getting their Gifts of Hope passport stamped by all the organizations.
WE NEED YOU!
Our return to an in-person event means we need some help on the day to make everything run smoothly. Are you able to help during the fair? Could you bring something for the breakfast we will provide for the organizations while they set up? Email Cabrini.
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Our diocesan relationship with St. Marc's Jeanette in Haiti has it's 40th birthday this year! There is much exciting news to share as the relationship is re-organized: new project leadership, new clergy leadership, and new organizational and accounting structures all place an emphasis on Haiti becoming more self-sufficient and self-governed.
There is a Haiti Project newsletter dedicated to the Haiti Project, put together by the new Diocesaen liaison to the project: Caroline Senn. Take a look! |
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Here is another good reason to Join the Urban Ecology Center! They are full of ideas like this one!
LEARN HOW: Make Beeswax Wraps
Members of Urban Ecology Center - Join!
Saturday, November 12 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Riverside Park
Ditch those single use plastics and learn how to make your own healthy and sustainable alternative! Beeswax wraps are great for food storage, kids' lunches, and wrapping up leftovers, and you can make them at home! Join Meenal Atre, UEC staff member and the co-founder of Plastic-Free MKE, to learn how! Beeswax and cloth provided (but you're welcome to bring your own cotton cloth if you have a pattern you like!). Please bring your own iron if possible.
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Walk-Run Club
Join us NEXT on November 15th
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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:
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
by Charlie Mackery
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Today's To-Do:
Sign Up for Our Webinar:
Survive the Holidays with Emotional Intelligence
The holidays are just around the corner! Along with the joyful traditions and cheerful reunions of the season come burdens and stress that can wreak havoc on our health, happiness, and relationships.... ...read more
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Recipe Corner:
One Pot Stove-Top Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
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TEAM WELLNESS Next Meetings: Join Us! 3rd Monday at 4pm on zoom
Team Wellness promotes wellness for the community.
Our next meeting will be in 2023—details to follow. Please reach out to Kari at Karifoote@mac.com with questions.
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Via Zoom. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to Kari Foote
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SAVE THE DATE!
Friday, JANUARY 6, 2023
EPIPHANY BLOOD DRIVE
In the Great Hall
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
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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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Christ Church Women’s
Book Study Group
Join Us for a new book discussion beginning on October 23:
Practice of the Presence: A Revolutionary Translation by Carmen Acevedo Butcher Hardcover – October 23, 2022
Available hardcover or kindle from Amazon prime.
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
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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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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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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