Wednesday, November 22, 2023 - Blessed Thanksgiving! | |
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Prayers for you as you head into this long Thanksgiving weekend. Special prayers for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for those who are facing the holiday season with recent loss in all its possible forms.
As we prepare to give thanks for many things, I commend to you this article on the science of gratitude and its mental and physical effects (email me if you need access). Research shows probable benefits from not only experiencing gratitude, but also expressing gratitude, and even observing other people's gratitude. Even the smallest daily practices can make a difference.
A perfect way to launch this weekend of gratitude is to attend the Thanksgiving Eve service this evening (Wednesday) at 5:30pm! And then we have the Feast of Christ the King this Sunday.
With Abundant Blessings,
Seth+
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Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday, November 22nd at 5:30pm
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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:
Especially Now for family and friends: Brenda Youel, sister-in-law of Andrew and Sally Smaida, Richard Morgan (RIP) father of Paula Stone
Long Term for parishioners : Elizabeth Casey, Darrell Lile, Isaiah Dietrich, Gary Laev, Mary Meyers, Chris Binder, Barb Larkin, Pam Eversfield, Karol Rehm, Martha Vogel, Genevieve, Gigi Short, Tim Hancock, Grace Anne Cochrane, Rachel Kolb, Mark McLaughlin, Cathy Martin Braun
Long Term for family and friends: Jay, (friend of Kathy Stnaford) Colin Brewer (friend of Maureen Oster) George (brother of Mary Kay Anderson), Kathy Kant (friend of Kjell Johansen) , Craig Smith (friend of Seth Dietrich) Sue & Jerry Hiller, Debi Chier Schmidlkofer, (friend of Catherine Davidson), Jeff Jones (friend of Andy McKinley), George Kashou (brother in law of Sandy Kashou), Jill, Joe Rosenfield (friend of Helen & James Benton), 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 and Christine (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)
We also pray for the people in places shattered by war, especially Israel, Gaza and Ukraine. We pray for all who have died, and all who mourn. We pray for the end of the killing of the innocent, and for all those leaders discerning the path of peace and justice.
Homebound: Grace Haydon
Serving in the Armed Forces: Jeffrey Ryan (grandnephew of Ira Leidel) Josh Currier, (grandson of Elizabeth Klijnsmit) 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: Sally & Trevor Adams (daughter of Debbie & John Roesner)
This Sunday's Altar Flowers:
Given to the Glory of God in loving memory ofElizabeth Criswell Watson
by the Watson Family
and in memory of Kai Thomas Worthey, infant son of Allen and Andrea Worthey.
Birthdays This Week: Sybil Bell, Bob Pavlik, Carson Stone, Jack Holzman, Penny Cruse, Jay Hintze, Lyn Slater, Rachel Grove, Bailey Sinclair, Travis Leanna, Sally Adams, Timothy Bartel
Anniversaries: Marge & Ken Konet, Nancy & Chip Morris, Mary & Denton Jones
*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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Gifts of Hope
Continuing Online Through December 3
On Sunday, we held the annual Gifts of Hope Alternative Giving Fair. If you missed it, there are ways to participate! See below how you can direct your tax deductible donation to one or more of the 17 participating non-profits.
In this season of thanksgiving, we are thankful for your participation and generosity!
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Here's how it works:
ONLINE ORDERING: Safe and secure. Choose from 18 different Non-Profit Organizations (see list here)
CASH or CHECK ORDERS: - Click here to print out an order form and drop it in the mail or bring it to the office at Christ Church.
If you are making a donation in someone's honor and would like note cards to give your friends/relatives, please contact Cabrini King and she will arrange a way to get them to you.
Questions? Email Cabrini King OR Sandy Kashou
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Giving Tuesday is November 28th
Help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 for The Gathering
Download the flyer here
• Delicious Food
• Auction and Raffle
• 2pm - 11pm Indeed Brewery 530 S. 2nd St.
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Gatherings FOR Guys
Tuesday, December 5 @6:00pm Christ Church Great Hall
The Advent Journey begins
Fr. Seth convenes a group of fellowship and reflection for guys of all ages, meeting at a time accessible for people who are working. Dinner and drinks of all kinds provided.
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Advent Devotions for 2023
Living Compass Devotions for Advent will be available on the shelf connected to the back pew on both sides.
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December 3rd, 2023
10:45am in the Great Hall
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New Memorial Garden at Christ Church!
For the last year a committee has been exploring the possibility of an outdoor memorial garden where members could choose to be laid to rest. After much research and discussion, and with help from an architect, a landscape architect, and a bronze sculptor, the final site and design has been chosen, and the project has been approved by the vestry. Come to hear members of the Memorial Garden Committee provide more information.
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Past FORUM presentations are recorded and stored for later viewing here and here | |
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Christ the King Sunday
November 26, 2023
8am service Holy Eucharist, Quiet service
9:30 service - Holy Eucharist, Music with congregational singing.
*This service is also live-streamed on YouTube
and on the Christ Church website.
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Serving This Sunday: November 26, 2023
8:00 am Service
Greeter/Usher: Christopher Hagerup
Acolyte/Reader: Sue Toman
9:30 am Service
Vestry Greeters: Patrick Foley, Alex Rikkers
Crucifer + Torchbearers: William Draper, Jones Hobbs, Jack McMahon
Ushers: *Steve Schley, Lynne Schley, Beth Durant
Newcomer Hosts: Lynne Schley, Kathy Stanford
Lector: Lyn Slater
Prayer Reader: Anna Floch-Arcello
Eucharistic Ministers: Clergy, Luke Sinclair, Wes Dubic
Altar Guild: Team 4 - Pam Eversfield, Carol Crowley, Gretchen Holder, Christine Walker
Hospitality: Service - Jill and Steven Haberman
Clean up - Diane and Jack Holzman
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Dear Christ Church Community,
Many, many thanks to all those who have made a financial pledge to the parish for 2024. Your generosity will help pass the faith for generations to come, and assist the vestry and finance committee in setting the 2024 budget.
We are hoping to have all pledges in by Sunday, November 12. Pledging can be done by 1) mailing the pledge card you received, 2) snapping a photo of your pledge card and sending it to Heidi or 3) or filling out the online pledge card found here.
We are so grateful you would consider a pledge for 2024.
2024 Stewardship Team
Beth Durant (Chair), Steve Bruemmer, Loni Hagerup, Joan King,
Julie Thauer, The Rev. Seth Dietrich
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Stewardship Moments
Randy Dean shares his story for Christ Church on October 15, 2023 here. Read Anna Floch Arcello's story from October 22, 2023 about how she came to Christ Church in the transcript here. See the video here:
Hear George Marek's stewardship moment here
Hear Dolly Grimes-Johnson's stewardship moment here
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Thank you...
Andrea, Diane and Gretchen for helping serve the SVDP meal on Monday. We had in-person dining for the first time since the begining of Covid. There were 63 sit down guests and 83 to go bags totally 146 dinners. Also thank you to Pam and Mary for their desserts! Next date is December 18. Lynne
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All Peoples Church Pantry LOVES your red Sendik's grocery bags!
Keep saving them, bring them to church and drop off in the red wagon or give to Lynne Schley. Thank you!
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Bridging the Generational Divide with Rosalind Wiseman -
New York Times Bestselling Author
To register for this Community Speaker event at University School of Milwaukee on
Tuesday, November 28, 7PM USM Mellowes Hall 2100 W. Fairy Chasm Rd.
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Our Next Generation:
Consider volunteering!
Christ Church founded Our Next Generation 30 years ago to support Milwaukee students academically and socially to give them the best possible chance to get a good education and to spend time in a safe environment after school and during the summer. Contact Betsy Head if interested
We have supported this non-profit with funds and tutors in the past
and Outreach is proud to participate in their Homework Club this fall.
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FALL
FEASTS!
Don’t forget to sign up!
Please contact Kathy or Denise
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Check out our thermometer in the Good Shepherd room and help put us over the top.
Click here for the current Feast Schedule with lots of fun activities scheduled into the new year.
DECEMBER Featured Feasts
Creating Christmas Memories
Design and paint 4 wooden Christmas ornaments. Get creative and in the Christmas spirit. Supplies included. Ages 6 and up to young at heart!
Host: Ira Leidel and Sonja Pavlik
Saturday December 2, 10am - noon
Great Hall $15/person max 15 people
Christmas Cookie & Candy Making
Let's get together to make 6 different kinds of Christmas cookies and candy. All baking ingredients and recipes will be provided. Each person should have approximately 4 - 4.5 dozen cookies/candy to take home, depending on how large we make them!
Host: Kay Antonelli
Wednesday December 13, 9am - 1pm
Great Hall $50/person max. 12 people
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
see you on Nov. 30th
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 $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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Meets this Sunday!
Sunday November 26, 2023.
We will meet immediately after the 9.30AM service. Our program starts at 10.45 AM and ends at 11.45 A.M.
Last week we learned about KING SOLOMON. King Solomon is known for his wisdom and for completing the construction of the temple. We will have a chance to watch a video of the temple and
move on to learn about prophet Elijah.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday, Oswald+
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Want to be part of the Christmas Eve Pageant this year? We're beginning the casting process, and all kids (toddler to youth) are welcome to participate! Pageant communications will be sent via the separate Christ Church Kids e-newsletter. Please email bailey@christchurchwfb.org to get on the mailing list and sign up for the pageant.
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K3-1st Grade: Explorers
will meet in one of the basement classrooms. Click here for this semester's overview for Explorers.
2nd-5th Grade: Seekers
will meet in the basement youth room. Click here for this semester's overview for Seekers.
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Next HDTF is
December 3rd!
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Handing Down
the Faith Sundays
Designed to encourage deeper understanding
of and more engagement with the liturgy for children. The clergy will offer brief explanations and invite children to participate and observe in specific ways. All children of any age and ability are welcome to participate as they feel comfortable.
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Tips to help create a sustainable Thanksgiving with your guests
- Choose recipes that will use up leftover ingredients.
- Leave dishes that are proven duds off the menu.
- Plan ahead for food storage options.
- Cook down the bones for turkey soup.
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We Need Your Help
Date to be announced
The fluorescent bulbs are due to be replaced in all the basement
classrooms soon. Only bulbs need replacing.
We are looking for volunteers to help install the new LED lights.
Contact Ira Leidel or Jim Benton if you'd like to help!
LED bulbs will help the Church reduce it's carbon foot print too!
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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. | | |
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Check out 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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Monthly Book Suggestion
Wellness Reads... for kids: Weathering the Storm by slumberkins
and for adults:
The Rhythm of Life by Matthew Kelly
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Christ Church Women’s Book Study Group
The Knowledge of the Holy The attributes of God, Their Meaning in the Christian Life
by A.W. Tozer
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
NEXT BOOK: Starting December 4th
Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom
by John O' Donohue
on Amazon here - new or used
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Click to Contact The Rev. Mary S. Trainor
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Monday Evening Women's Book Group
Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans.
For women who want to grow in faith and make deep, prayerful connections, a new group will meet in-person on the 1st and 3rd Monday evenings of the month @6:30pm, beginning in October.
Those who only want to attend once a month are most welcome. The first book for discussion will be Searching for Sunday by Rachel Held Evans. Emilie O'Connor is leading this book study and she is happy to provide more information.
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Men's
Book Group
led by
Greg Bell
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Making Sense of God
Finding God in the Modern World
by Timothy Keller
Available at Boswell Books,
PLEASE NOTE: This title also appears with another subhead and identical cover, so be sure to purchase the "finding God in the Modern World" This eliminates page number confusion during the discussions.
Contact Greg for information.
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See below for other ongoing opportunities for connection. (Evening Prayer, Wednesday Contemplative service...etc).
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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 | |
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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Resuming in January 2024
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 Join Zoom Meeting here
Meeting ID: 827 8771 3769 Passcode: CENTER
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Family Fun Swim
Whitefish Bay High School Field House Pool Saturdays Now through December
Bring up to 15 family members. The swim time includes access to fun pool noodles, toys and the diving well for swimmers who pass the swim test. To register for a Saturday timeslot, please compete a Family Fun Swim Request form on our department website or
Call for registration; 414-963-3947
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eWeekly Broadcast submissions
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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 or call Heidi for Parish Administration issues such as:
Membership, Directory updates, prayer requests, columbarium, building use, calendar scheduling, as well as for business and giving or pledging questions.
Heidi is in the office Monday - Wednesday. 10:00 - 3:00pm
eWeekly Broadcast Submissions: SUBMISSIONS DUE WEDNESDAY NOON. (earlier is appreciated!) 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:
Julie Thauer publishes the scheduled events and posts publicity for all group notices (i.e. Team Wellness, Green Team, Youth and Family, Outreach, Beloved Community, The FORUM). in the eWeekly Broadcast and prints the weekly Sunday bulletins and special services. If your group is looking for additional support in Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) contact Julie.
Julie is in the office Thursdays 10:00am - 4:00pm
Alex Konkel is available for for building and grounds issues.
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Continue to watch this weekly newsletter for the most recent updates and changes.
The clergy are available by email:
The Rector - Fr. Seth Dietrich at seth@christchurchwfb.org or
The Associate Rector - Fr. Oswald Bwechwa at oswald@christchurchwfb.org.
In the case of a pastoral emergency,
contact Fr. Seth at 414-630-6143 or Fr. Oswald at 414-750-7165.
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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Get the latest on your 'feed' through our posted photos and videos
on Facebook and Instagram
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To join the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee e-news mailing list, click here.
To read the latest news from the Haiti Project, click here.
To download the Mary and Martha newsletter for Episcopal Women click here
Submissions for the weekly broadcast and the Sunday bulletins must be received
by the office no later that Wednesday at noon.
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