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Welcome to E-NEWS
When we started E-NEWS over seven years ago, most people still read their e-mails on desktop or laptop computers . . . now the majority read them on mobile devices. The new format, which we will continue to modify, should be easier to read on all devices. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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May you all have a blessed and safe Memorial Day Weekend, as we honor the men and women who served our country in the military. Perhaps the greatest honor we can pay them is to pray and work for PEACE.
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Plans for June 17th Deacon's Day finalized
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Bishop and Deacons Council finalize plans for June
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Standing L-R behind Bishop Steven Miller are Deacons Richard "Regs" Scheeler, Marge Kiss, and Bob Bagley.
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17th Deacon's Day
The Deacon's Council (composed of Deacons Bob Bagley, Marge Kiss, and Regs Scheeler) met this week with Bishop Miller to finalize plans for the June 17, 2017 Deacon's Day, which will take place at St. Mary's, Dousman. The day will begin at 9:30 with Morning Prayer.
Deacons planning to attend who have not RSVP are urged to e-mail The Rev. Regs Scheeler at dnregs@wi.rr.com at their soonest convenience.
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A celebration at St. Mark's, Milwaukee
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The Rev. Michelle Mooney
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St. Mark's
celebrates ministries of Michelle Mooney and John Hi
ckey
This past Sunday, St. Mark's, Milwaukee celebrated the ministries of The Rev. Michelle
and John Hickey as each marked a milestone anniversary:
the fifteenth anniversary of Michelle's ordination
to the diaconate and the tenth anniversary of John's ordination to t
he priesthood. A beautifully framed photograph of St. Mark's Resurrection Window, taken by parishioner and photographer Mark F. Heffron was presented to each of them.
Before her ordination, Michelle served for many yea
rs as executive director of The Gath
ering, Inc., the largest meal program in southeastern Wisconsin. As a deacon,
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The Rev. John Hickey (left) and The Rev. Ian Burch, rector of St. Mark's
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Michelle has continued to serve the people who live on the margins of society -- the poor, the hungry, the homeless.
John Hickey has served a number of parishes in the Diocese of Milwaukee, prior to St. Mark's. Both Michelle and John have served in the Diocese of Milwaukee throughout their years in the ordained ministry.
Let us give thanks for their ministries in
our midst!
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St. Aidan's, Hartford retires mortgage!
Happy Days!! St. Aidan's, Hartford recently gathered for a "burning the parish mortgage" celebration. With matching funds from the diocese through the Department of Congregational Development, the parish reached its capital campaign goal, enabling the mortgage to be paid off. Surely this is a cause for all members of the diocese to celebrate, as one of our parishes moves from debt into mission . . .
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Mona Augustin
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Fundraising events for the Haiti Project
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Haiti Project Fundraising Event at Big Head Brewing Company in Wauwatosa. 1:00-5:00 pm Enjoy the music of award-winning Haitian musician Mona Augustin, taste micro brews and raise funds for St. Marc's School and Health Clinic in Jeannette, Haiti.
More info
SUNDAY, JUNE 25
St. Mary's Strawberry Festival - A fundraising event for the ministry of the
Haiti Project
11:00 am-3:30 pm. Enjoy delicious strawberry desserts, buy Haitian art and jewelry to support St. Marc's School and Health Clinic in Jeannette, Haiti.
For the first time this year, art from Papillon in Port au Prince, Haiti will be sold.
Directions to St. Mary's, Dousman.
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Seeking Ambassadors for Haiti
October 25- Nov 1: Join the Haiti Project on a trip led by author, Ethan Casey, and HP Coordinator, Heidi Ropa. Those who join this trip desire to earnestly learn about Haiti and be willing to return to Wisconsin to become advocates. Learning about history and culture will be the focus.
This trip is filling quickly. Three book studies will be part of preparation with the first meeting set for mid-July.
Please email info@haitiproject.org if you are interested in being part of this team.
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CPR / AED Training Saves Lives
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Interested in CPR / AED (defibrillator) Training? Need to be re-certified?
TRAINING or RE-CERTIFICATION
in CPR and AED (defibrillator) will be offered next month at St. Francis, Menomonee Falls. All members of the diocese are welcome to attend -- you do not have to be a member of St. Francis to take this training!
the training session
will take place on Wednesday, June 14th, from 6:30-9:00 pm. Cost is
$35 / person - make checks payable to "First Aid Plus"
. Register by June 9 by calling
Jud Williams at (414) 587-8305. St. Francis Episcopal Church
is located at N84 W16525 Laverne Avenue in Menomonee Falls.
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Safeguarding God's Children training June 13
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Interested in CPR / AED (defibrillator) Training? Need to be re-certified?
There will be a Safeguarding God's Children (SGC) training on June 13 (Tuesday) at St. James, West Bend. Training will take place from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. This training is open to all members of the diocese who need to take SGC training. Questions? Please e-mail Deacon Terry Garner at
dcnterry.g@gmail.com .
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Madison-Area Julian Gathering - June 14th
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An invitation to attend . . .
Madison-Area Julian Gathering
Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 1:00 - 2:45 PM
St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church
6205 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705
St. Julian of Norwich: 14th Century feminist? 14th Century heretic? No, although a reader might at first think so. 14th Century psychologist? Sort of . . . she understood the human heart and, through her sixteen revelations of Jesus, she understood the heart of God. Thomas Merton called her "the greatest theologian for our time." Come to one of our monthly meetings and find out why -- and learn about contemplative prayer. We meet the second Wednesday of each month. We'd love to see you. For more information, contact Susan Fiore, ObJN at slfiore@mac.com.
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Camp Webb seeking counselors for June session
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Camp Webb is still looking for a few good counselors!
Looking for a fun and meaningful experience this summer? Join Camp Webb as a camp counselor! Camp Webb has a few open counselor positions for our Summer 2017 session.
Staff Week: June 10th-16th
Camp Week: June 18th-June 24th
Camp Webb is an outdoor ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee. Everyone who comes to Camp Webb is given the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, to discover more about the Episcopal Church, to develop a greater spiritual awareness, and to encounter Christ through living and learning in God's creation. Visit the
Camp Webb page diocesan website to read more about our mission.
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Drew Harmon to be ordained to diaconate June 10th
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Drew Harmon is pictured with wife, Anna, and children Bonnie (1) and Frances (3)
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The ordination of a deacon
At All Saints' Cathedral on Saturday, June 10 at 10:30 am, The Rt. Rev. Steven A. Miller will ordain Drew Harmon to the transitional diaconate. All Saints' Cathedral is located at 818 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
All members of the diocese are invited to attend.
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Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee
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Forest Home Cemetery offers tours
For some 160 years, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Milwaukee provided the oversight for Forest Home Cemetery. While the cemetery is now a stand-alone nonprofit, its bylaws require that 25% of its board members be members of St. Paul's which ensures the continuation of a strong connection between the parish and the cemetery.
Forest Home Cemetery was the subject of a
documentary on PBS recently and the cemetery offers tours during the summer months.
Tour schedule.
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The Rev. Brian Hastings
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DeKoven Long Summer Retreat
A Workshop on Silence
June 11-15
at the DeKoven Center, Racine
Rev. Brian Hastings, Rector of Church of Our Saviour in Chicago, will focus on "the language of silence and national political discourse."
His premise is that political talk is more prevalent than ever. He poses the question: "What if the best solution came not from more talking, but from silence!"
For further information, including costs, please contact Sarah Bussell at: sbussell@dekovencenter.org or 262-633-6401 x105. More info also available HERE.
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Used Book Sale at St. Mary's, Dousman June 7-10
St. Mary's, Dousman will be holding its huge and wonderful Used Book Sale June 7 - 10. Hours are as follows:
Wednesday, June 7th Noon - 7pm
Thursday, June 8th 8am - 7pm
Friday, June 9th 8am - 7pm
Saturday, June 10th 8am - Noon
St. Mary's is located at 36014 Sunset Drive (Hwy. 18 & 67), Dousman, WI 53118. Phone: (262) 965-3924
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St. Peter's, Fort Atkinson planning Third Gala "Downton Abbey" Event for Sept. 16, 2017
Back to Downton Abbey: The Roaring Twenties! will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the historic Fort Atkinson Club in downtown Fort Atkinson on the Rock River.
This Gala is a benefit for the church, with all proceeds going directly to St. Peters toward their operational costs. The evening will include a social hour, three-course dinner served Crowley manor house style, followed by live auction. Tickets will go on sale in June ($50 per person / $350 for table of eight).
More information
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Cycle of Prayers for Diocesan Congregations
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Prayers for congregations
The diocesan Commission on Mission and Development has prepared a cycle of prayers for the congregations of the Diocese of Milwaukee.
May 28, 2017 Trinity, Mineral Point
Gracious God, we hold in prayer today the people of Trinity Church, Mineral Point, and Trinity Church, Platteville. Bless and guide them as they grow in ministry and partnership. May they continue to follow the call of the Trinity, gathering to support and promote the journey of spiritual growth and the furtherance of your kingdom. Be with them now and always, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Links to both the Prayers for Parishes of the Diocese of Milwaukee and the Anglican Cycle of Prayer are available on our website and can be accessed by clicking HERE.
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