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SAINTS ALIVE
Cathedral Church of All Saints
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 2013
Community
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
ervinhastings@sbcglobal.net
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.
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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.
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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
mstauff123@gmail.com; 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;
administrator@ascathedral.org to make arrangements.
Discover more details and download a brochure with
registration form at: www.womensminiweek.com, or
contact us: womensminiweek@gmail.com.
Corrections in the new directory:
Miriam Stauff’s correct email is: mstauff123@gmail.com
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Jane Radtke, David Wells, Laurie Zylman
Maurice & Pat Shirley (wedding)
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Robert Masline, Robin Coffman
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Richard Crane, Roger Hackett
Please inform the Cathedral Office of any needed
corrections or additions (414-271-7719).
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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
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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)
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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
administrator@ascathedral.org
www.ascathedral.org
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July 2013
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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:
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