Thursday, March 30, 2023 - Holy Week: A story of our lives
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From Fr. Oswald
Dear Friends in Christ,
Next week is Holy Week. It begins with Palm or Passion Sunday. On Passion Sunday Jesus enters triumphantly in Jerusalem a donkey with great jubilations and pump and circumstance. Hopes and expectations are high.
But soon, a new reality kicks in. The hopes and expectations fade away. During the last supper, the disciples are given a taste of what is to come. The Passover meal is not festive. Jesus breaks the sad news. He tells them that someone among them would betray him. reminds them of his imminent passion and death.
Jesus is arrested, tortured, and condemned to death on Good Friday. His disciples are afraid and in hiding. Those people who welcomed him in Jerusalem with pomp and circumstance are nowhere to be found. Jesus dies on a cross in agony, alone, and abandoned by all.
But this is not the end of the story. Jesus rises from the dead three days later. He is triumphant and glorified. He rekindled the hope that had faded. He testified to the world that with God all is possible and that God transforms everything for good for those who believe and trust in Him.
Indeed, Holy Week is the story of our life. A life of ups and downs. A life that at one time we experience high hopes. Life is full of promises and expectations. We laugh, eat, and enjoy each other’s company. Yet, life sometimes goes through the desert and thunder storms. We go through dark valleys of death. We goes through dry deserts. We are betrayed and disappointed. Diseases take over our lives and hopes and expectations fade.
Yet Holy Week reminds us that God never lets us down. He continually raises us up when we fall. He walks with us and weeps with us as we journey in the valleys of death. He helps us to weather the storms of our lives and dark nights of the soul. And eventually, he will triumph over death and suffering. All is well, for those who love and believe in God.
I wish you a good and spirit-filled Holy Week,
Oswald+
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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: Pam Eversfield, Chris Binder
Especially Now for family and friends: Morris Virnig (RIP) grandfather of Luke Sinclair, Peter Hume (RIP) brother of Julie Ross
Long Term for parishioners: 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: Jeff (son-in-law of the Pavliks) Ann, Leslie Foote Grajewski (daughter of Kari & Bill Foote), Dave Brozevich (friend of Pat Delmenhorst), 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), Helga Rikkers (mother of Ben Rikkers), 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) Courtney & Nickolas Missurelli (son of Genelle & Paul Missurelli)
Sunday Altar Flowers are omitted for Lent
Birthdays Next Week: Anne Eversfield, Jeffrey Evans, Dave Kirk, Ryan Olsta,
Forrest Naleid, Tom Binder, Michael French, Ronn Kirkwood, Chantal Knier, John Miller, Ava Santa-Cruz
Anniversaries: None this week
We pray for the people of Central Turkey and North West Syria,
whose lives have been devastated by the earthquake.
Be present, O Lord, our Good Shepherd, to bring comfort, relief, shelter and human kindness. Shield the people who suffer, console those who are bereaved, prosper the provision of relief, strengthen the work of emergency teams, and shine your light and hope in the midst of despair.
We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*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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Maundy Thursday Dinner and Liturgy
Register by Monday, April 3
6:00 p.m. April 6th
We gather with Jesus in the upper room to commemorate the Last Supper with worship over a catered meal. This night is for the whole family! Childcare and child-friendly food provided for children 0-5. [NOTE: Foot-washing has been changed to be a small, symbolic group!] To Register, please let Heidi Behlke know how many you have of each category: Ages 15+, Ages 6-14, Under 5. She will send simple instructions for payment.
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Easter Flowers: if you would like to have an Easter Flower Memorial listed in the bulletin, please return the Easter Offering envelope you received in the mail OR can find at the back of the church OR email heidi@christchurchwfb.org by noon, Tuesday, April 4th
THANK YOU!
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Passion - Palm Sunday - April 2, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service* - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing and choir
For the 9:30 service, gather in the Good Shepherd Room for the Liturgy of the Palms. This includes the festive procession around the block and the reading of the Passion Gospel.
Serving This Sunday: April 2, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Randy Dean
Acolyte/Reader: Jill Haberman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeter: Patrick Foley, Margaret Cooper
Ushers: Bruce Dunn, Tom King, David Short, Gretchen Holder
Newcomer Host: Margaret Cooper
Torch Bearers & Crucifer: Maddie Tomasi, Lila Hermann, Charlie Tomasi
Lector: Charlie Tomasi
Prayer Reader: Ingrid Rikkers
Eucharistic Ministers: Betsy Head, John Hinchey, Tom Aldridge
Coffee Hour Hosts:
Set up: Maggie and Tom Tennessen
Clean up: Andrew Youel, Maggie Dietrich
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BLURBS! Friendly Reminder:
Get your "blurbs" or updates in to Julie by Wednesday Noon to be included the weekly email
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Passion - Palm Sunday -
8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. April 2nd
For the 9:30 service, gather in the Good Shepherd Room for the Liturgy of the Palms. This includes the festive procession around the block and the reading of the Passion Gospel. If you would like to be a reader for the passion narrative, email Fr. Seth.
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Maundy Thursday Dinner and Liturgy
Register by Monday, April 3
6:00 p.m. April 6th
We gather with Jesus in the upper room to commemorate the Last Supper with worship over a catered meal. This night is for the whole family! Childcare and child-friendly food provided for children 0-5. [NOTE: Foot-washing has been changed to be a small, symbolic group!] To Register, please let Heidi Behlke know how many you have of each category: Ages 15+, Ages 6-14, Under 5. She will send simple instructions for payment.
Vigil in the Chapel Garden
8:00 p.m. April 6th - noon April 7th
After the Last Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus asked them to “watch and pray.” 2 people each hour keep vigil in the chapel throughout the night, reading, journaling, meditating; however the Spirit leads. Sign up HERE. If you have problems with the google doc, contact Heidi Behlke
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Good Friday
Friday, April 7, 2023 Traditional Liturgy 12:00 p.m. OR
All-Ages Service 5:30 p.m.
At noon we will gather at Christ Church for a solemn service featuring the proclamation of the cross, the reading of the passion gospel, and a short reflection. The All-Ages service at 5:30pm will feature a hands-on retelling of the Passion Story.
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The Great Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 8, 2023 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with the Great Fire, telling of salvation history, and the first A----luia of Easter. Chocolate Fountain after-party! Email Heidi if you'd like to be a reader.
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Sign up for Passion Week Readings with Fr. Seth
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Celebrate!
Easter Sunday April 9, 2023
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist service
9:30 a.m. Festive Choral Eucharist with post-worship Easter egg hunt for kids and a special coffee hour for adults.
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Next Month SUNDAY: April 23, 2023 10:45 a.m.
The FORUM
Dr. Jerald Mast - Key Factors Driving Polarization in the U.S.
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In our FORUM Archives:
You can see earlier archived FORUM content, on our website here.
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The Feast Sign-ups
have begun!
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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INFANT/CHILD CPR and AED Training
Community Preschool will host an infant/child CPR and AED class, and interested church members are welcome to attend. The class will be Wednesday, April 12 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Great Hall. This is a shortened version of the regular course and will not include training with manikins, and participants will not receive CPR/AED certification. If you are interested in attending, please contact Beth Durant bethdurant@sbcglobal.net to reserve your spot.
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Join the Flower Guild!
Next Flower Guild will meet Saturday, April 1st.
Flower Guild and anyone interested in helping will meet at 9 a.m. in the Great Hall on Saturday, April 1 to make Palm crosses.
Flower Guild will also meet at 9 a.m. to decorate for Easter on April 8,2023.
New members Welcome!
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Check Out Our Free Magazine Library
Bring yours if they are too good to toss.
Thanks for sharing. Look for this box!
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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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Purchase an Epic Bible for kids at Lincoln Hills
Many of us were moved by The Rev. Amy Heimerl's ministry at Wisconsin's juvenile detention center. She asked for help to purchase more Bibles. To help you can either:
1) Write a check to Christ Church with "Epic Bible" in the memo line.
2) Order it here from Amazon and have it sent to
Amy Heimerl N2514 Highway 17 Merrill, WI 54452
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Save the Bags!
If you have red Sendik's bags, we'd love to put them to good use for ALL PEOPLES Pantry. Bring them to church and leave them in the wagon. THANKS!
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Come Craft with Us!
On Saturday, April 1 at 9 AM in the Great Hall, there are two intergenerational craft projects going on for Holy Week:
1. The Flower Guild invites kids to fold palm branches into palm crosses for the Palm Sunday service. Recommended age is 10+ or any child who can make origami.
2.There are 100 wooden eggs that need painting for the Easter Sunday egg hunt! All ages are welcome.
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Students and Mentors visit the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church
If you would like to take a look at the "Latvian Church Experience"
Here is a link to their livestream. Fr. Oswald speaks at 1:27:40
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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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The Global Wellness Inventory Lenten Journey:
An Evaluation of Personal Relationship to the Wellness of Our Planet
Respecting, Caring & Relating
- I will learn how to respect how my choice impacts others and work to modify my behavior. I will care for the earth in my daily behaviors, and work at resolving conflicts with those who have differing opinions.
Please Join Us!
by Taking The Global Wellness Inventory on your Lenten Journey:
An Evaluation of Personal Relationship to the Wellness of Our Planet. You can find paper copies at the back of the church, in the Good Shepherd Room at the ramp, or download and print it at home. Download the Global Wellness Inventory here
*Book: A Change of Heart: The Global Wellness Inventory:
Meryn G. Callander & John W. Travis, M.D.
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Victory for Wisconsin Native Plants
Governor Evers made a proclamation that APRIL 2023 is Wisconsin Native Plant Month!
This proclamation was made possible with the efforts of a friend of Lyn Slater and a member of the Green Tree Garden Club. Native Plants are particularly important now that scientists are documenting global declines in insect populations. Used in a rain garden, native plants help minimize flooding and filter out pollutants. They are also disease resistant and reduce use of fertilizers.
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National Prescription Drug Take back Day
Whitefish Bay and Shorewood
April 22, 2023 10am - 2pm
Don't flush those old medications!
• Whitefish Bay Village Hall 5300 N. Marlborough Drive in Whitefish Bay
• Shorewood Police Department 4057 N Wilson Drive in Shorewood.
are hosting their next Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 22 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Safely dispose of all unwanted, unneeded or expired medications. Participants may dispose of solid, non-liquid medication(s) by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into a clear, sealable plastic bag. Blister packages are accepted without the medications being removed. Liquids, creams and sprays must be in their original packaging.
To learn more about what can or cannot be accepted, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services' website: DoseOfRealityWI.gov.
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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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Walk-Run Club
Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. 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:
Crispy Honey-Ginger Salmon Bowls
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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 :
Spread Winter Kindness tips
Research suggests that acts of kindness may boost well‑being as well as happiness for both the giver and receiver
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CCLC Happy Hour Thursdays
Every Thursday - 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:
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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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.
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 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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