Thursday, May 18, 2023 - Celebrating the Other Fr. Seth!
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Seth, Hannah, Miriam, and Lara |
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Our former Associate Rector (2012-2017), Fr. Seth Raymond, is being installed as the rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Milwaukee's East Side on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, at 10am. St. Paul's was the first church founded in the city, and remains one of the most beautiful sacred spaces in the state. Fr. Seth's passion and demonstrated success in community outreach makes him a perfect fit as they look to deepen their impact on the city. It should be a glorious service, and it would be wonderful to have solid representation from Christ Church. Please consider skipping the service here, and making a joyful noise there!
In more somber news, Fr. Seth's first burial service at St. Paul's will be for James William Gramentine, father of our own Beth Durant. Jim was a pillar of St. Paul's for decades, and was active in the Diocese of Milwaukee. We hold Beth, Ted, and the larger Gramentine family in our prayers.
In Christ's Love and Peace,
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: Beth Durant and Family
Especially Now for family and friends: Jim Gramentine (RIP) father of Beth Durant John, (friend of Julie Thauer and Andy Stillman)
Long Term for parishioners: Gordon Hostler, Barb Larkin, Catherine Davidson, 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: Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), 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
Birthdays Next Week: Margaret Cooper, Donna Recht, Matt Thome, John Eversfield, Naoni Hugener, Frank Pitsoulakis, William Smith, Seth Dietrich, Christine Walker,
Anniversaries: Chris & Loni Hagerup, Bob Newby & Donna Recht
*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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* * * In observance of Memorial Day,
the parish office will be closed on Monday, May 29th. * * *
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Sunday - May 21, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
Serving This Sunday: May 21, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Christopher Hagerup
Acolyte/Reader: Tom Tennessen
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Penny Cruse, Alex Rikkers
Ushers: Gary Laev, Gretchen Holder, Tom King
Newcomer Host: Katie Hermann and Steve Bruemmer
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Hattie O’Connor, Jack McMahon, Nicholas King
Lector: Tom Aldridge
Prayer Reader: George Marek
Eucharistic Ministers: Jennifer Jetton, Sarah Gottlieb, Rob Draper
Coffee Hour Hosts: Set up: Mary & Denton Jones. Clean up Green Family
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THIS SUNDAY!
Christ Church Legacy:
Who was on the Land Before Us?
What is the history of Christ Church’s land? This forum describes the earliest hunter-gatherers who came to southeast Wisconsin at the end of the ice age to chase wooly mammoths and later build effigy mounds. We will describe who they were, what their lives were like, and how different Native Americans occupied this land. Life changed with the French fur traders and the flood of immigrants from Europe. The Native Americans ceded their lands in the treaties of 1829 and 1832 and the earliest plats of land in Whitefish Bay were surveyed and sold in 1835 for farming and settlement.
The presenters are in photo above: left to right Bob Newby, Donna Recht, Katharyn Kominiarek, Ilka Pollack, and Judy Wimmer. -- longtime docents at the Milwaukee Public Museum specializing in Native American tours for children and adults.
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May 21st
Grab some coffee and join us in the Great Hall at 10:45am
This presentation will be held in the Great Hall and livestreamed.
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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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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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Sign up for
a Feast!
There's something for everyone
Come see us at the table in the Good Shepherd Room after the 9:30 service
- 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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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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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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Creation Care Books for Youth
Wild Faith introduces creation care to older children and teenagers. These resources can be used with faith-based camp programs, youth groups, retreats, VBS programs, or Sunday morning programs. Background materials on the “basics” of teaching environmental stewardship and tips for adding creation care practices to existing programs are included.
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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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Youth Group Meets this Sunday
right after the 9:30 am service with Fr. Oswald
Ancestors:
Living Your Faith…We will wrap up our time together with a moving personal story from Pardeep Singh Kaleka, whose father was killed in the Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek in 2012. Pardeep’s story of forgiveness and reconciliation is remarkable and moving. Students and mentors will share this day together, right after the 9:30 service. Parents will join the group at 11 a.m. for a 20 minute practice for the actual confirmation ceremony to be held in June.
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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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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.
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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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
NOT MEETING Next Tuesday
May 23 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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