saints alive - All Saints Cathedral
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saints alive - All Saints Cathedral
SAINTS ALIVE Cathedral Church of All Saints Milwaukee, Wisconsin July 2013 Community 1 Thoughts From the Dean. . . On June 26 the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as being unconstitutional. This was brought about because of a discrimination case brought by a gay woman in New York State. Her wife died. They had been legally married in New York. The federal government would not recognize their marriage meaning that the surviving spouse would have had to pay over $300,000 in inheritance tax. Under DOMA, if they were a heterosexual couple the federal government would not be allowed to collect the tax. This case worked its way through the court system and the Supreme Court ruled that in states were gay marriage was legal, the federal government could not discriminate. The 5-4 split decision mirrors the split within our society as to how to recognize the rights of gay and lesbian citizens. A Pew Research report that came out in early June indicated that “as support for gay marriage continues to increase, nearly three-quarters of Americans – 72% – say that legal recognition of same-sex marriage is ‘inevitable.’ This includes 85% of gay marriage supporters, as well as 59% of its opponents.” Yet at the same time, “… the issue remains divisive, with 42% saying they oppose legalizing gay marriage.” In other words, it seems like our society is looking for a path to recognize the relationships of gay and lesbian people, but, is conflicted in how best to do it. What is going on in our courts and our society also mirrors what is going on in the Episcopal Church and in our diocese. At the last General Convention a resolution known as A049 passed in both the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. This resolution allowed for a provisional rite to be used in the Episcopal Church to bless same sex unions. A provisional rite means that it is to be used on a trial basis, with the permission of the diocesan bishop. Dioceses which use this rite will report back to the Convention as to how it is being used, along with suggestions for any changes. The General Convention will then decide at a future date as to whether this should be made permanent. As of right now Bishop Miller will not allow this rite to be used in the diocese. He believes this rite to be deficient and is looking for something else to take its place. His full statement on this is available on our website in a letter that he wrote to the clergy of the diocese. When you read his statement you will also see that he is taking steps to provide pastoral care: 1. He has made provisions with the Diocese of Chicago to allow priests in the diocese of Milwaukee to preside at a blessing of a same sex union, using the A049 rite, at a church in the Diocese of Chicago. 2. He will continue to advocate to overturn the constitutional ban on gay marriage in Wisconsin. 3. He will allow partnered gay clergy to preside at churches in the diocese, should that parish choose; and he would be open to allowing a parish to call a partnered gay cleric who is in good standing with the Episcopal Church, if that parish should so choose. 4. He has asked the Standing Committee of the diocese to oversee a process to develop an authorized rite that he can approve. For some in this diocese what the bishop has done might be considered going too far. For others, it falls far short of their hopes and dreams for the Episcopal Church. For others, they are still in a personal process of discernment, trying to figure out what this all means for them. As I see it, this is a significant issue in the life of the church. It calls us to reflect on the role of Scripture, in light of the Tradition of the church; and calling to bear all our God-given reason, to find a generous and pastoral response, not only to gays and lesbians, but to every member of our parish and diocese—as well as the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. We can’t solve all the problems of the church or the communion here at All Saints’. We can however, determine how we respond as a faith community which values each person; and respects the dignity of all. With the tools available to me as the rector of the parish and the dean of the cathedral I will strive to do the following: 1. I will make sure that this is a safe place—spiritually, theologically and physically—for all members; regardless of where they stand on this position. 2. I will keep the Chapter informed of all developments regarding these weighty issues; will not undertake any action without consulting with the Chapter; and will make sure the parish is clear on what the diocese is doing. 3. I will listen intently to anything people have to say about this issue and carry that information with me as we work through these issues. Being a Christian in the Anglican tradition is sometimes difficult. We do not have an all-inclusive catechism, such as in the Catholic Church, which dictates every part of our moral and ethical decision making. That is both a gift of freedom and a call to be responsible in how we form our decisions. When we exercise our conscience, we are also called to further our own development through prayer, worship, fellowship and formation. I ask that you keep Bishop Miller in your prayers, as well as the Standing Committee of the Diocese, the Chapter of this cathedral and me— as I keep July 2013 2 you and all of them in mine. I truly believe that this is not a church dividing issue. I also believe that it is a small part, albeit and important part of our communal life, compared with the greater charge of spreading the Gospel to all we meet. If we pray for each other, speak respectfully to each other, love each other, and continue to keep the Gospel at the heart of all we do, we will be stronger and more vital for doing so. Saturday at the Market, they unanimously reported that they had fun at the Farmers’ Market and look forward to doing it again. Brava! I hereby offer to make a large batch of guacamole for an upcoming Book Club meeting (let me know if you have a different request) to show my gratitude for your participation. Sincerely, Fr. Kevin Anyone else or any other group interested, please feel free to call me on my cell, at (414) 324-9078. All the best! Jamie Reynolds RED, WHITE, AND FOOD SALE Wednesday, July 3 Help us Celebrate Bob’s Birthday! WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE! Critical decision time for the Bloomin’ Saints Brainstorming meeting July 7 at 9:15 a.m. It’s cookie sale time again and your help is needed – as well as your chocolate chip cooies! The sale will take place during the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, July 3. For those able to bake cookies, please place three 3-inch cookies in each clear plastic sandwich bag, and make sure to indicate if they contain nuts. Cookies may be brought to the kitchen on Sunday, June 30, through the day of the sale. We get many compliments on our garden. However, what many do not see at a quick glance is the pruning, weeding, and general maintenance that is not done. We had a good start to the year with some pruning in April and our annual work Sunday on May 5. However, at this writing only one person has joined us on one Wednesday evening work session and a couple people have done work at other times as they have been able. Our Red, White, and Food Sale is one of the most fun fellowship/evangelism events of the year. We set up our snack shack on the sidewalk and sell chocolate chip cookies, popcorn, soft drinks, and water to folks passing by on their way to the fireworks along the lake. Volunteers are needed to help set up and take down the booth as well as to staff it during the evening. Come around 3 p.m. to help set it up. A couple of tables and some chairs also need to be set up for our potluck supper and celebration of Bob Nakamura’s 80++ birthday. Meat, buns, and beverages will be provided, but please bring a dish to pass. The All Saints’ garden was designed to be relatively low maintenance. However, no garden is maintenance free and as the garden matures after 21 years, there is more largescale pruning to be done, as well as ground cover and perennial beds that need frequent weeding. Our small group has not been able to keep up with the garden this year. This isn’t a ministry that we can easily cancel for lack of interest, so what do we do? Please let Bob Nakamura know if you can help. We’d like to get input from anyone who has experience in gardening or landscape maintenance. Can you help us with the work? If your schedule and circumstances do not allow for this, we would still like your thoughts. FARMERS’ MARKET Thank you, Saintly Readers, for volunteering to work at the Cathedral’s table at the Cathedral Square Farmers’ Market! Another group can be the next to claim a time, but the ladies of the Book Club have the second Saturday of each month for themselves. When interviewed after their first We will have a brainstorming meeting between services on July 7 at about 9:15 a.m. Can we tweak the current system or do we need to think about the yard in a totally different way? Fred Kaems and Mary Kaems The Bloomin’ Saints 3 July 2013 AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM THE TREASURER Recently I sent this same letter to you, which also included an action response card requesting your immediate attention. If you have not already done so, please take a moment right now to complete the card and mail it back to the Cathedral in the stamped envelope provided, or you can place it in the offering plate. Dear members and friends of All Saints’ Cathedral, At this time I am writing to provide you with a current update of the Cathedral’s financial position in regards to our operational budget and deficit—and to ask you to help us with immediate action. I have no doubt that we can overcome this financial challenge with God’s help and our combined best efforts. God’s peace to all, As you may recall from our annual meeting last January, we anticipated a deficit at the end of 2013 in the amount of $19,117.98. This amount was anticipated based on income versus budgeted expense calculations from 2012. Kimberly Gartrell, Cathedral Treasurer We are now at mid-year, and currently facing an operational deficit of $13,000, and we have exhausted most of our remaining surplus cash. This is definitely a call to immediate action on the part of all. It is now crucial to focus our efforts throughout the remainder of 2013 on eliminating our deficit before year-end. REMEMBER: Our bills never take a holiday. They just keep on coming. Please keep your pledge current during the summer months! Although this may appear to be quite the challenge, in reality it is easily attainable through shared efforts. Realizing that some of the following suggestions may not be suitable for all, these are options designed to eliminate our deficit. In any case, we must each seek to provide the most appropriate contribution with intention and dedication. 8 AM BULLETIN CHANGES For those who attend the 8:00 service, please disregard this article--because you know about it. For others, please read on. The Chapter is asking for your immediate help. If you attend All Saints’ Cathedral on a regular basis and have not yet submitted a pledge, please do so right away. Every pledge is extremely vital to the life of the Cathedral. We have been experimenting with an new bulletin format at the 8:00 service. This new format includes enough of the service that using the prayer book will be totally optional. It includes all parts of the service which call for a response from the congregation, including: the Gloria, psalm of the day, creed, prayers of the people, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). It does not include hymns. (Yes, the 8:00 service includes an occasional hymn!) Our average Sunday attendance is approximately 135 worshippers, and we currently have 90 pledging units. If the average pledge was increased by $200 per year, we would not have to struggle with an ongoing deficit. Please stay current with your promised pledge and contributions. During the summer months we often experience a decrease in income, which makes it extremely difficult to meet ongoing operational expenses. We are also experimenting with a slightly different insert for the bulletin. It still includes all pertinent announcements. The new insert format includes the readings for the day. My hope is that people will take the insert for future reference to activities, and also to review the readings for the day occasionally throughout the week. This change is in response to newer members and visitors who find the BCP hard to navigate. The changes to both the insert and bulletin seem to be received well by the 8:00 crowd. Please consider a one-time immediate gift. Whether or not you are a pledger, but are in a position to do so, please offer a gift of $200 or more. Through the combined efforts of 80 donations of $200 each, we would be able to eliminate the deficit this year. We ask that you especially and prayerfully consider this immediate option, given our current income versus ongoing expenses. When we feel we have the bugs worked out, we will being trying this new format on an experimental basis with the 10:00 service. We want to make sure there is enough room to include the psalm and psalm tone, the prayers of the people, as well as all service music. Any feedback from users will be greatly appreciated. It is not too late to enroll in Vanco, which enables the Cathedral to receive regular direct contributions from your financial institution without your having to remember to write a check. Please contact me directly to sign up for this option. 4 July 2013 CHANGING BOOKS INTO FOOD FOR 32 YEARS The Great Hunger Book Sale August 1-6 Lots of opportunities to help! books to bring to the Cathedral. If you can help, tell Sue Cornell or Marshall Pepper. Even if you can’t help as listed above, you can encourage friends and co-workers to donate books, wear your Book Sale T-shirt to events, post flyers in your neighborhood or at work, or pray for the success of the sale. These are all important ways to help. The Book Sale workers have started collecting, sorting, and pricing books, DVDs and CDs. There is always room for more help for anyone who has a few hours to spare. We work Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the basement of the church. Remember this will be our 32nd year of changing books into food. Suzanne Cornell For the Book Sale Committee On-the-job training is available for the following tasks: • • • Sorting: As the books are donated they need to be sorted by category. Sorters need to be able to tell the difference between fiction and non-fiction, religion, and foreign language, hard and soft covers. HUNGER BOOK SALE ORGAN RECITAL Pricing is a bit more technical, but each category has guidelines to be applied to the donations. Pricing paperback fiction is usually the first step for novice pricers. Saturday, August 3 at 2 p.m. Karen Beaumont Music by Hindemith and Ginestera Packing the priced books and storing them is done by our student workers, so heavy lifting is not part of the job, unless a workout is needed. Free and open to the public Starting mid-month a schedule will be out for the actual sale. Volunteers are needed for the following duties: CATHEDRAL INSTITUTE IS BACK! Thursday, July 11 Spiritual Direction - Why? How? Who? Fr. Jim Kaestner , presenter Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Supper 6 p.m. Program 6:45 - 8 p.m. • Set-up is on Monday, July 29, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and clean up is on Wednesday, August 7, also 9 until finished. These two days are heavy workdays, and the more people we have the easier the job. • Twenty people are needed for opening night, August 1, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Volunteers work as cashiers, monitoring the rare and collectible books, and general crowd security. We need smiling, helpful people as this is our busiest day. • Cathedral Institute did not meet in May or June because of the Icons in Transformation Exhibition. Join us on July 11, as we learn about Spiritual Direction in the Anglican Tradition with guest speaker Fr. Jim Kaestner. Fr. Jim is a life-long member of the Diocese of Milwaukee and a graduate of Nashotah House Seminary. As a priest, Fr. Jim has spent most of his ministry within the Diocese. There will be no Cathedral Institute in August, with all energies going to the Hunger Book Sale. The rest of the sale runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and cashiers are needed in two-hour shifts. See the schedule around July 14 for times and slots available. Please sign up at coffee hours to help our planning. Another area in which help is appreciated is in picking up 5 July 2013 CONGRATULATIONS AUDREY & PATRICK! IN MEMORIAM Sr. Dorcas Baker and Stephen Teicher Sister Dorcas Baker, SCM, a longstanding friend of the All Saints' community, passed away on Sunday, June 16 after a very long battle with leukemia. Sr. Dorcas was a member of All Saints' Cathedral until she moved to St. John's on the Lake. She was a member of the Community of St. Mary, which is one of the oldest orders of Episcopal nuns in the United States. For several years she and Sr. Letitia ran a lovely retreat center, Mary’s Margin, near Vernon Marsh in Mukwonago. The funeral service for Sr. Dorcas was held on June 29 at St. John's on the Lake, with Father Travis DuPriest officiating. Please keep Sr. Dorcas and her loved ones in your prayers. Audrey Mielke and Patrick Thomas, who have been attending the Cathedral for the past two years, were united in Holy Matrimony at All Saints’ on June 15. Patrick, a cousin of Marshall Pepper’s, was confirmed here on All Saints’ Day in 2011. Congratulations and blessings, Audrey and Patrick, as you start your married life. BAPTISMAL BLESSINGS Anthony James Montoya On June 15 Dean Carroll welcomed Anthony James Montoya into our Christian community through the Sacrament of baptism. Anthony is the grandson of Marjorie Larson, a member of All Saints’. He and his parents live in Rockford, Illinois. Please keep Anthony in your prayers as he begins his walk with Christ. We were also saddened by the sudden death of Steve Teicher, the son of Michael and Robin Teicher of Brookfield. Steve attended the Cathedral periodically and was a good friend to several of our members. He was very religious and a talented musician. Steve suffered a massive stroke in June. His funeral is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6 at Plymouth Church, 2717 E. Hampshire, Milwaukee. Please keep Steve and his family in your prayers also. Blessings, Anthony! May their souls rest in peace and rise in glory. May light perpetual shine upon them, O Lord. Amen. DEAN CARROLL AND PATRICK JOIN MISSION TRIP CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SEMINARIANS Nashotah House Graduates Dean Kevin Carroll and his son, Patrick, will be joining the diocesan intergenerational mission trip to Irvine, KY, from June 30 through July 6. The group is comprised of approximately 20 adults and youth from parishes around the diocese. The group will use St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Irvine as its base of operation. St. Tim’s has rudimentary lodging for such groups. It is always a bit sad to bid farewell to the seminarians who have served at All Saints’ for a year, but also a time of true rejoicing as they graduate from Nashotah House. On May 16, the 168th graduating class included the three seminarians who have been with us since last fall, David Bumsted, Meghan Farr, and Duane Nettles, all of whom were awarded a Master of Divinity degree. David currently serves as a deacon for Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota, FL. He is in charge of youth ministry. Meghan has accepted a call as Curate at St. Luke's Episcopal in Gladstone, NJ where she will oversee Children's Ministry and Pastoral Care. Some of the adults will be working on a Habitat for Humanity project or maintenance projects for elderly members of the community. Other adults and the youth will help staff a Vacation Bible School for kids in the surrounding area. The group will spend the 4th of July holiday relaxing at a state park during the day. That evening St. Timothy’s will host an annual July 4th barbecue for the community, which mission trip members will attend. Please keep the mission trip crew, the members of St. Timothy’s, and the people of Irvine, KY, in your prayers during that week. You can also “like” and follow the group on Facebook at Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee Mission Trip 2013. Many blessings on each of you as you go forth in your various ministries. 6 July 2013 REPARIERS OF THE BREACH 3rd Quarter Outreach Recipient Stuff wanted! RUSSIAN TEA REPORT What a great event! When the idea of a Russian Tea was suggested, it was to be both a fund-raiser and an added incentive to visit the Icon Exhibit before it left us the following week. The event was successful on both counts. There were a total of 44 people at the tea but, surprisingly, the majority of the guests were visitors, who were impressed with the exhibit and our beautiful church. One woman said she had lived across the street for a few years but had never been inside the church. She left with the schedule of services. The Cathedral’s third quarter Outreach project will be a little different. We don't want money. We want STUFF! In the Sunday bulletin and around the building will be the list we received from Repairers of the Breach, the daytime homeless shelter on 14th and Vliet, which we have supported for years. Their members are in need of all the things most of us use every day and take for granted. We'll have barrels and bins around, too, for everyone to toss in bottles of such things as lotion, shampoo, solid deodorant, toothpaste, travel size foot/body powder, sunscreen, men’s socks, travel size hand sanitizer, travel size shaving cream, travel size tissues, Vitamin D (1,000 and 2,000 units), Visine allergy eye drops, small tubes of hydrocortisone cream, travel size alcohol-free mouthwash, and over-the-counter allergy medications such as Benadryl, Zyrtec, Clariten, and chlorphenaramine. The elegance of our tea was also noted by many guests. The floral decorations by Ted Steffen and Lee Klugiewicz just added to the food we presented. Walter Barnes’ china was the crowning touch. The two types of borscht, both with distinct flavors, were the talk of the tables. Two guests commented on All Saints’ generosity to present the exhibit and then feed everyone. As we all know, and was repeated many times by our workers, the Cathedral really knows how to throw a party. All that STUFF! Let’s fill the barrels! Patricia Nakamura For the Outreach Committee ICONS IN TRANSFORMATION MOVES ON The Icons in Transformation exhibit had a wonderful run at All Saints', and we're sad to see it end. The artwork became an integral part of our community for the six weeks that it was here, and now its absence seems quite odd. During the exhibit's run, 12 different talks or workshops took place, with topics ranging from theological to historical to artistic perspectives on traditional and non-traditional icons. We even had a completely booked iconwriting workshop, with enough additional interest generated that the presenters have offered to do a second workshop at a later date. As the self-appointed chair of the event, I have to mention all the help that came to church and then stayed to prepare, serve and clean up. Fourteen people donated food and most stayed and served as well. Everyone put in a full day, and it was greatly appreciated. It was a truly hard-working and amiable group. Now for the bottom line. We made $435.67 on the event. There were five donors who contributed $185 to cover our cost; the expenses totaled $209.33, including the paid ad in the Journal on Saturday Thank you to everyone who helped, served, donated, or sent friends. I as overwhelmed by all the help. Many people not affiliated with the Cathedral came to view the exhibit, commenting on how much they enjoyed it, and how moved they were by the artwork. Suzanne Cornell The Russian Tea in early June was also a great event, with more than 40 people coming to the Cathedral to see the exhibit that day and enjoy quite a feast. The exhibit's success was the result of the efforts of many people, so, as you see folks who helped support the exhibit, in whatever fashion, please give them a hearty thanks. VISIT ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL’S BEAUTIFUL NEW WEBSITE: ascathedral.org Find lector and acolyte information here now! Sarah Knox, Chair Icon Committee 7 July 2013 to. After some maintenance, we will re-hang the rood screen group. This is comprised of the cross and the statues of the Blessed Mother and the Beloved Disciple. This grouping was salvaged and restored by the late Fred Weinman, our long-time historian. THE GIFT OF EMPTY WALLS One of the gifts of Icons in Transformation to the Cathedral has been the gift of empty walls. In order to accommodate the icons, we took down almost every picture, print, and portrait in the entire church. Dean Kevin Carroll This is giving us the opportunity to accomplish two tasks. The first is maintenance. It is much easier to repaint walls or touch up walls when nothing is hanging on them. Several places in the church were painted in the past with items still hanging on the walls. Within the next few weeks we will have the rest of the first floor cleaned up and looking as fresh as the inside of the church. ONLY A FEW... If you have not visited the cathedral library recently, please do so at your earliest opportunity. On the east wall you will see a impressive portrait exhibit entitled “Only A Few…” The portraits are by Milwaukee artist Curt Crain and represent people who have been important in his life. The second task that we are undertaking is to re-place all the items taken down in an organized fashion. We will gather all of the historical photos of the church and hang them in the hall adjacent to the dean’s office. Edith Hammond, (the daughter of Ed Hammond and Marcia Brooks) is a recent graduate of Gr innell Colleg e, with degrees in anthropology and German. She will be helping us re-hang the historical photos, along with text explaining the history of the building and some of the more notable renovations in the past. She is currently applying for graduate internships in Alaska and New Mexico. She plans on pursuing a master’s degree and possibly a post graduate degree. In the meantime, thanks, Edith, for your help. He says in the purpose statement for the exhibit, “About a year and a half ago I was having lunch with my friend, Bob. As he sat across the table from me, his eyes sparkled as he helped me through a problem I was having. I asked if I could take his picture and work on a painting. The process of capturing his energy was wonderful, so I tried is again with Byron, then Wally, and before I knew it I was off on this wonderful journey. “…Only wall space prevents me from displaying the many more paintings…I thank All Saints’ Cathedral for generously donating this wall space—as large as it is, there is room for only a few.” We are also going to gather up all the portraits of past bishops and other notable people in the life of the Cathedral and hang them together in the library. It should be impressive to see them all together in an English salonstyle exhibit. And there will be text along with them so people know who they are, when they served, and notable accomplishments of their tenure. DATES TO REMEMBER Another exciting change in the library will be the east wall. We will be using that wall to display works of art done by people who are members of other churches in the diocese; or of organizations connected to the Cathedral. (See the article entitled “Only A Few...” for information on the first exhibit.) Sunday, September 8, 2013 Parish Picnic and One Service Sunday: Service at 9:30; picnic to follow, including Sunday School signup and “The Weighing of the Dean.” Sunday, September 15, 2013 With the Guild Hall totally re-opened we also have the chance to hang items not seen for a while. Just recently we hung a memorial to cathedral members who served in WWI and WWII. It had been relegated to a store room in the basement. First Sunday of Sunday School Sunday, September, 29, 2013 Return of the Choir There are also some spaces in the sanctuary to attend 8 July 2013 AT THE MOVIES VERY NEAR YOU Movie Night Saturday, July 20 Dinner 6 p.m. followed by Showtime THE SAINTLY READERS Dissolution, A Novel of Tudor England 10 a.m., Saturday, July 20 In the 1st Floor Conference Room The August book selection for the Saintly Readers is Dissolution by C.J. Sansom. Pat Nakmura will be the moderator and Deb Reida will be the hostess. The multiple Academy Award winning film Amadeus will be featured at the July Movie Night. If you have never seen it, don’t pass up this opportunity. If you have, you know it is a movie you will enjoy again. From Amazon: “Exciting and elegantly written, Dissolution is an utterly compelling first novel and a riveting portrayal of Tudor England. The year is 1537, and the country is divided between those faithful to the Catholic Church and those loyal to the king and the newly established Church of England. When a royal commissioner is brutally murdered in a monastery on the south coast of England, Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII’s feared vicar general, summons fellow reformer Matthew Shardlake to lead the inquiry. Shardlake and his young protégé uncover evidence of sexual misconduct, embezzlement, and treason, and when two other murders are revealed, they must move quickly to prevent the killer from striking again.” Amadeus is about the rivalry between two composers in the court of Austrian Emperor Joseph II, official royal composer Antonio Salieri and the younger but superior prodigy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. From Amazon: “The conceit is absolutely delicious: Salieri secretly loathes Mozart's crude and bratty personality, but is astounded by the beauty of his music. That's the heart of Salieri's torment. Although he's in a unique position to recognize and cultivate both Mozart's talent and career, he's also consumed with envy and insecurity in the face of such genius. That such magnificent music should come from such a vulgar little creature strikes Salieri as one of God's cruelest jokes, and it drives him insane. Amadeus creates peculiar and delightful contrasts between the impeccably re-created details of its lavish period setting and the jarring (but humorously refreshing and unstuffy) modern tone of its dialogue and performances – all of which serve to remind us that these were people before they became enshrined in historical and artistic legend. . . . The film's eight Oscars include statuettes for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Picture.” Join us on Saturday, July 13 at 10 a.m. as we discuss this exciting and captivating book (Dean Carroll says he loved it). Reading ahead: August 17: Sisters of Sinai by Janice Soskice; Miriam Stauff, moderator; Sharon Fiedler, hostess. At the August meeting we will sign up for books to read during the fall. We will start the evening in the Guild Hall with a delicious dinner at 6 p.m. prepared by Chef Lee. The movie will follow in the Library at about 7 p.m. Dinner is $6; the movie is free. The Farmers’ Market schedule is Robin Coffman and Pat Nakamura on July 13; Carol Ketter on August 10 we need a second person with her); Miriam Stauff on September 14 (need a second person). Chris Reynolds is available as needed. If you can help at the market on one of these days, please let me know. Movie Night usually takes place on the third Saturday of the month unless there is a scheduling conflict with the Cathedral calendar. For more information or to suggest a movie, contact Ervin Hastings or Lee Klugiewicz. Debra Reida Saintly Readers’ Chair Ervin Hastings Chair Fellowship Committee [email protected] BE WATCHFUL, BE CAREFUL It has happened again MICHAELMAS FAIRE ON HIATUS A wallet was recently stolen at the Cathedral when left unattended for only a moment. The Cathedral tries to be as open as possible, but we must all be careful with our things. Please do not leave purses or other valuables unattended, even for a brief time, and do not leave coats unattended with anything of value, including keys, in the pockets. In case you are wondering if there will be a Michaelmas Faire in September, it will not take place this year. It will probably be a biannual event in the future. 9 July 2013 FROM ONE CATHEDRAL TO ANOTHER Organist Robert Dicks AN APOLOGY OWED One member of this congregation owes another member an apology. Robert Dicks, as a first-year student at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, became All Saints’ first Cathedral Organ Scholar on September 1, 2008, and served in that post until June 7, 2009. As organ scholar, Robert accompanied choir anthems, performed organ voluntaries, conducted the choir, and developed his ability to improvise on the organ. In September of 2009, he transferred to The University of North Texas to continue studying the organ with Dr. Jesse Eschbach, a noted international organ recitalist. In 2010, Robert was named organ scholar at The Church of the Incarnation, a prominent parish of some 1,750 members in Dallas. In May he graduated from North Texas University and has been chosen as the recipient of The Lloyd E. Cast Fellowship in Music at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Albany, NY. On one of the last weekends in May, a Sunday reader accidentally forgot that she was assigned to read. A volunteer stepped up, read the lesson and life went on. An anonymous person in the congregation took it upon him or her self to chastise the person who forgot to read. The person ripped off the portion of the bulletin which lists the readers for the day; circled and starred the person’s name in red ink, and then procured a church envelope and mailed it to the person. This was brought to my attention by the recipient who was really upset - and rightly so. I was also upset because by sending this in a cathedral envelope it gave the appearance of having some kind of official sanction. It obviously did not. This act was done anonymously and was rude beyond measure. If there is an issue with the liturgy that anyone has, there are two ways of dealing with it. The first way - the adult way - would be to take up the issue directly with whomever you have the issue. If that seems too awkward, a second option is to bring it to the attention of the Dean. The Lloyd E. Cast Fellowship was established in 2008 by The Friends of the Choir in memory of Dr. Lloyd E. Cast, long-term organist and choirmaster of the Albany Cathedral. The design and intent of the two-year full-time in-residence fellowship is to offer post-graduate study and practical experience to an emerging organ scholar. The Lloyd Cast Fellow provides musical services to the Cathedral in Albany throughout the year, and assists with the training and conducting of the Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys. Established in 1872, Albany’s Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys is the oldest continuously performing choir of its kind in the country. The choir sings choral services in the cathedral during the academic term, and enjoys an international reputation for musical excellence. In addition to its liturgical role, the choir is heard regularly in concert and has performed with the Albany Symphony, the Boston Symphony, and the Tanglewood Music Festival. In recent years, the choir has made two tours of England, singing for services in some of England’s most famous cathedrals. The two people involved in this situation know who they are. The person who did this owes the recipient of the letter an apology. The whole incident made the sender, and the whole cathedral parish look bad. A private apology would go a long way toward remedying the situation. Fr. Kevin NEXT GATHERING DATES Saturdays, July 13, August 10 & September 14 On the second Saturday of almost every month All Saints’ prepares the lunch for the Gathering, a diocesan-sponsored meal program serving Milwaukee’s hungry, for decades. The next service dates are Saturdays, July 13, August 10, and September 14. If you would like to help the Cathedral Gathering Crew prepare lunch for the Gathering, please contact Bob Nakamura (414-422-0167) or Lee Klugiewicz (414-264-4785) to be added to the contact list. From All Saints’ to All Saints’, congratulations Rob! Canon Joseph Kucharski, Precentor COFFEE WITH THE DEAN On the first Sunday of each month, following the 10 a.m. service, visitors and those who are new to All Saints’ are cordially invited to have coffee with the Dean in his office. Information about All Saints’ will be available. Alas, we had hoped to have August off, but our services are needed. So put August 10 on your calendar. Talk to Lee for directions on where to park and how to enter St. James’ Episcopal Church on Wisconsin Avenue. Visit the Gathering’s website at www.thegatheringwis.org. 10 July 2013 AUGUST SAINTS ALIVE DEADLINE July 15 DIOCESAN WOMEN’S MINI WEEK Cam Lakotah on Little Hills Lake, Wautoma, Wisconsin August 15-18 From Thursday dinner through Sunday Brunch Note: there will be NO grace period Your editor is tripping off yet again! Women’s Mini-Week is an annual retreat for women of all faiths and their friends, offering a time to relax, learn, discover, bond, have fun, laugh, be renewed, and to eat meals you don't have to plan and cook first! Fill my e-mail box - Please! I will be so glad you did. Miriam Stauff - Editor [email protected]; 414-258-2172 Each woman can set the length of her stay and her own agenda. You can be involved in planned activities as much or as little as you choose, or bring your own resources for an individual retreat, whatever is right for you to be refreshed. Activities include beach and waterfront options, massages, nature and labyrinth walks, campfires, crafts, glee club and music, talent show, yoga and other fitness experiences, book discussions, Taize service and other Christian worship opportunities, delicious and healthy meals (with adjustments made for those with dietary restrictions), and much more, DIRECTORY UPDATES Have you received your new Cathedral Photo Directory? If not, there is one with your name waiting for you to pick it up at church. If you are unable to do so, please contact Erica Buckley in the parish office at 414-271-7719; [email protected] to make arrangements. Discover more details and download a brochure with registration form at: www.womensminiweek.com, or contact us: [email protected]. Corrections in the new directory: Miriam Stauff’s correct email is: [email protected] Please inform Erica Schuller Buckley of any changes in your contact information. PARKING SOLUTIONS Pull all the way in! NEWCOMER DINNER UPDATE Avoid parking large vehicles in the rear lot. The newcomer dinner, held on June 11 went off very well and was beautifully hosted by the Men’s Fellowship Group. A good time was had by all! The Men’s Fellowship Group is now committed to hosting two newcomer dinners per year - one in the Spring and one after Christmas. Park at Lincoln School or Metro Mart if you can. Thanks! ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION Monday Night Bible Study Group July 8 & 22 at the Kalvelages’ in Pewaukee 7 p.m. The Book of Acts Carpooling is available - contact Miriam Stauff If you are interested in joining the Men’s Group, please contact Dean C a r r o l l f or mo r e information. All men of the parish are welcome to join at any time. ********** Tuesday Evening Bible Study July 2 & 16 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cathedral The Book of Hebrews Led by Fr. Himmerich All are welcome to join at any time. 11 July 2013 9 10 COME PRAY WITH US Centering Prayer Tuesday at 1 & 7p.m. in the Library Centering prayer is an ancient prayer practice that has been enjoying a great renewal in recent years. It is silent prayer of surrender to God. The time together - a little over an hour will include a short study time, a period of silent prayer, and will conclude with lectio divina, a thoughtful reading of the coming Sunday's Gospel lesson. A pamphlet about lectio divina may be found on the distribution tables. No experience necessary, just a desire “to be silent and know that you are God.” For more information contact Lawrence Schwade. 11 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 S 23 25 26 28 Join the Prayer Chain We can never pray too much. And we can never have too many people on our Prayer Chain, to receive requests to prayer in times of illness, surgery, death, or whatever cause. If you would like to be added to the list contact the parish office with your name, phone number, and email address, and state whether you prefer to receive requests by phone (from Walter Barnes) or email. Early August 1 Jane Radtke, David Wells, Laurie Zylman Maurice & Pat Shirley (wedding) 2 Robert Masline, Robin Coffman 4 Richard Crane, Roger Hackett Please inform the Cathedral Office of any needed corrections or additions (414-271-7719). S THINKING AHEAD . . . Intercessory Prayer 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 In the Blessed Sacrament Chapel Join us every third Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. as we offer our prayers for All Saints’, our community, and the world. If you cannot join us in person, please take a copy of the “Order for Intercessory Prayer” booklet on the distribution tables and join us in prayer whenever and wherever you can. For more information contact Beverly Deprey or Lawrence Schwade. Mark your calendar and plan to attend as many of the following events, and other events noted in this Saints Alive, as you can. Holy Days are in bold. Book Sale preparations: Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bloomin’ Saints: Wednesdays 5:30ish p.m. until dark Wed., July 3: Red, White, and Food Sidewalk Sale beginning at 4 p.m. Thurs., July 4: Independence Day Morning Prayer at 9 a.m. Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. Sun., July 7: Gardening brainstorming meeting 9:15 a.m. Coffee with the Dean for Newcomers at 11:15 a.m. Thurs., July 15: St. James the Apostle Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Sat., July 20: Saintly Readers Book Club 10 a.m. Movie Night - dinner 6 p.m., movie 7 p.m. Aug. 1-6: Great Hunger Book Sale Sat. August 3: Karen Beaumont Organ Recital 2 p.m. Tues., Aug. 6: The Transfiguration of Our Lord Eucharist 12:15 p.m. Thurs., Aug. 15: St. Mary the Virgin Eucharist 5:30 p.m. Sat., Aug. 24: St. Bartholomew the Apostle Eucharist 9:30 a.m. Sun., Aug. 25: Choral Scholar Fundraiser (time TBA) UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES We offer thanks to God for the following celebrations of life, love and commitment and ask his continued blessings on these people. (Note: all dates are birthdays unless otherwise designated). July 2 3 6 7 8 Ted Steffan, Ben Madison, Linda Yancy Dan & Laurie Rosin (wedding) Bob Nakamura, Fr. Michael Parks Jeff Waring & Cheryl Stucky (wedding) Bruce & Cathy Bauer (wedding) Shay Donelan, Marjorie Larson John Thresher Phelan Rosin Elaine & John Bendler (wedding) 12 July 2013 Haniel Jachin Steve Callen, Kathie Halvorsen Mary Ann & David Kalvelage (wedding) Christie & Joseph Manussier (wedding) Kelli Polly Pravin Jachin Patrick Thomas Virginia Reinhart Beth Carignan Alec & Olivia Kopitzke (wedding) Karen Beaumont Mary Hinderliter, Rosario Hardiman John & Kathie Halvorsen (wedding) Dixie Stephens Fred & Mary Kaems Phyllis Webster Laura Loving, John Halvorsen Fr. Michael Parks (Ordination to the Priesthood) Nadia Hardimann, Suzanne Mettelman The Cathedral Church of All Saints The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee 818 E. Juneau Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53202 414.271.7719 [email protected] www.ascathedral.org RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED July 2013 If you would like to receive your newsletter electronically, please let us know! Saints Alive Newsletter Production Team: Editor: Ms. Miriam Stauff Copy Editors: Mr. David Kalvelage Ms. Patricia Nakamura Desktop Publishing: Ms. Erica Schuller Buckley Production and Mailing: Ms. Erica Schuller Buckley Mr. Walter Barnes The Holy Folders Sunday Eucharists Said Eucharist 8:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Weekday Eucharists Mon., Thurs., Fri. 5:30 p.m. Tues., Wed. 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Holidays 9:30 a.m. Daily Offices Morning Prayer Daily 9:00 a.m. Evening Prayer Daily 5:00 p.m. Parish Staff The Very Rev. Kevin C. Carroll, Dean The Rev. Marge Kiss, Deacon Canon Joseph A. Kucharski, Precentor Mr. Tedd L. King, Sub-Organist Ms. Erica Schuller Buckley, Office Manager Mr. John Semon, Sexton Assisting Clergy The Rev. Canon Fred Himmerich The Rev. Michael Parks The Rev. Thomas Ackerman The Rev. Marge Kiss, Deacon Parish Officers Ms. Sarah Knox, Senior Warden Ms. Suzanne Cornell, Junior Warden Contributors: YOU DEADLINE FOR ARTICLES July 15 for the August issue 13
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