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St. Mary’s
Messenger
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Dousman, Wisconsin
Mark Your Calendars!!
Sunday, May 1 – Bishop Miller at St. Mary’s!
April 2016
Wisdom from Our Youth
There will be 13 youth getting confirmed, one
adult getting confirmed, and seven adults being
formally received into the Episcopal Church!
Also that morning, at 9:10 am is our Annual
Bike Blessing! It’s going to be a crazy, wonderful morning!
At a recent Youth Group Event,
Fr. Scott asked the kids to
anonymously answer a question.
The question and their answers
are below.
June 1-4 – St. Mary’s Annual Used Book Sale!
Go to church more often. Think everyday about him. Love
him always.
It’s that time again! Plan to come and help out (and buy
some books!) Watch for sign up sheets in the Parish
Hall. Dates and times are:
 Wednesday, June 1, Noon - 7 pm
 Thursday, June 2, 8 am - 7 pm
 Friday, June 3, 8 am - 7 pm
 Saturday, June 4, 8 am - Noon
 Book Sale Cleanup after Noon
Sunday, June 26 – St. Mary’s Strawberry Fest
Can you taste those strawberry
desserts? Mmmm... Watch the bulletin
for details. Help will be needed on
Saturday, the 25th for pie making and
setup. And of course you’ll want to sign
up for serving your favorite strawberry
item - watch for sign up sheets in the
Parish Hall as the date approaches.
How in 2016 will I try to be more Christ-like?
To be more charitable and less judgemental. Not to
question if someone needs or deserves, but to just do as
Jesus did.
I will be more Christ-like by praying more and listening and
doing what people ask of me.
To treat my step-dad with the respect he deserves. Also to help out
more around the house. I want to build a stronger relationship
with my sister instead of arguing. I want to be less greedy and
help out others who need things more than me.
I am going to be more Christ-like by spending more
time with people because usually I like to be alone.
Don’t get me wrong, I love being with people. So this
year I am going to try to be a social butterfly and not
be a loner isolated in their room.
I will try to be a nicer person and try to be more patient
and to be the best person I can be. I will also try harder in
school and get better grades. I will also try and pray each
night. I’ll try to put other people’s need in front of mine. I
will try and put more money in the collection to help my
church.
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Belated Happy Birthday to YOU!
Joys, Sorrows and Prayers for Healing
Please remember in your prayers:
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JANUARY
11 – Fr. Scott Leannah
11 – Mia Leannah
13 – Jennifer Ackerman
16 – Katie Schriner
18 – Paige Wolfgram
20 – Terry O'Brien
21 – Suzanne Peters
21 – Alyssa Webster
22 – Gary Metzer
23 – Sarah Beneker
23 – Nance Horn
24 – Janine Voruz
26 – Staci O'Brien
26 – Sunny Turner
28 – Jackson Beneker
FEBRUARY
02 – Madison Ricciardi
04 – Madi Prange
05 – Mary Poppens
05 – Theresa Wilson
10 – The Rev. Bob Lambert
10 – Chloe Mae Spanton
11 – Bob Schwab
12 – Rod Riek
14 – Mary Braun
18 – Randy Vetterman
19 – Kathleen Roe
23 – Anya Bryant-Nanz
26 – Jef Fitch III
27 – Allison Goetzke
29 – Scott Bujak
30 – Jake Ackerman
30 – Mark Handlos
30 – Sally Williams
31 – Linda Mulligan
01 – Nancy Saeger
05 – Emily Menting
05 – Walker Ruedin
07 – Max Beneker
07 – Julie Wolf
14 – Landon Huckstorf
19 – Chris O'Konek
19 – Jayden Yauck
21 – Darrell Beneker
21 – Frannie Ruedin
24 – Patricio Iligaray
24 – Raymond Menting
28 – Jasper Klocke
28 – John Ricciardi
29 – David Rowen
We pray for the family of Juan Robert Goderich
whose Memorial Service was celebrated at St. Mary’s
on Saturday, March 12. May Juan rest always in the
peace of Christ.
We pray for Frannie Ruedin who will soon be back
from her trip to St. Marc’s in Jeannette, Haiti. May
her time with the people of St. Marc’s be for her a
singular blessing and grace, and may the people of St.
Marc’s be better for knowing Frannie.
We pray for Matthew Schroeder as he prepares to
graduate from the University of Minnesota.
We pray for our neighbors at Lad Lake and the
students from Wood Lake School at Lad Lake who
will be graduating this spring.
01 – Elizabeth Hoffman
03 – Kirsti Haughton
04 – Elizabeth Schroeder
09 – Laurie Bujak
09 – Michael Funk, Jr.
09 – Ken Leinweber
10 – Emma Krauska
We pray for Amy Riek, daughter of Barb & Rod
Riek. Amy is a young Mom being treated for cancer.
Prayers, too, for her husband Brad and her daughters
Addy (age two) and Olivia (six weeks).
We pray in thanksgiving for the youth in our parish
preparing for Confirmation on May 1: Maile Riedel,
Chloe Spanton, Hope Ruedin, Emma Lemerand,
Stephanie Wolfgram, Alex Mennen, Sam Fellows,
Raymond Menting, Maddie Noles, Jacob Wilkins,
Juliana Jackson, and Anya Bryant-Nanz.
We pray for the adults in our parish preparing to be
either confirmed or formally received into the
Episcopal Church on May 1: Scott & Laurie Bujak,
Noelle Bryant-Nanz, Barb Lembach, Adam &
Christina Swanson, and Tom & Carrie Arndorfer.
Happy APRIL Birthdays to ...
02 – Adam Swanson
04 – Kylie McGuire
04 – Maggie Metzer
06 – Jacob Ricciardi
07 – Richard Lembach
07 – Dick Roy
07 – Andy Yauck
08 – Bill Saeger
09 – Molly Mulroy
10 – Jennifer Metzer
16 – Carl Eschweiler
17 – Matthew Schroeder
18 – Tin Eng
19 – Mary Alice Eschweiler
19 – Cheri McCaigue
20 – Jack Hedrick
21 – John McConnell
We pray in thanksgiving for our 2016 vestry members
and our new Wardens and our Treasurer.
We pray for Jim Berger, long-time friend of St.
Mary’s, who is living with the aftermath of having a
stroke.
We pray for parish member Kathy Seelig as she
continues to struggle with multiple issues related to
her health. Most recently, she has been told she will
need to begin dialysis in the near future. We pray for
her husband Dick and their entire family.
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St. Mary’s Messenger
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22 – Beverly Ott
24 – Stephen Agne
24 – Trey Arndorfer
25 – Pat Godfrey
26 – Anne Tremel
26 – Joe Zember
27 – Lynn Kallas
27 – Lucas Klocke
27 – Caitlin O'Brien
28 – Elmer Gandt
April 2016
Father Scott’s Reflections
with him to discuss and process what I’ve read. I also
plan to take in a little poetry and fiction.
What’s a Sabbatical and
why am I taking one?
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When I was called to be your
priest in December, 2003, St.
Mary’s gave me a Letter of Agreement to spell out the terms of my
employment including wages and
benefits. Each year that letter is
updated to reflect changes that
take place in terms of salary or benefits. One of the
“constants” in that letter is the opportunity for me to take
a sabbatical of up to two months. It is to be taken between
every five to seven years of service. The agreement
indicates that the parish will make some funds available
for the sabbatical, as well as pay for supply clergy in my
absence. I am very grateful for this generous benefit, and
I humbly thank you.
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The time now seems right to take a
sabbatical. My last one was taken
shortly after our new church was built
and dedicated, during the summer of
2010. Since that time, much has
happened!
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I will spend time with my wife, take my daughter
camping and fishing, ride my Harley and get in some
hiking. We will go on a family vacation. At times I
have heard comments from some of you about the long
hours I work or about how busy I can be at times.
While sometimes this is true, this is the life I feel
called to and have chosen and so I (usually) don’t
complain because I love my job and my job is also my
vocation. I know how fortunate I am – that the very
thing I love to do and feel called to do is also the way I
can make a living. This is not the case for a lot of
people and so I don’t take it for granted. Parish priesthood is an around-the-clock job, however, and in some
ways, Gina and Mia also make sacrifices in this
regard; some extra time to be with them will be a real
blessing.
The sabbatical will end with my friend John and I
going on our 30th wilderness canoe trip to Quetico
Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada.
I will return with renewed energy, enthusiasm and passion
for ministry and mission. I love my job, and I love this
parish and its people. By the time my sabbatical is coming
to an end, I will be anxious to come back.
St. Mary’s continues to grow in every
measurable way. We have paid off our
new church and achieved parish status
in the Diocese of Milwaukee. We see
growth numerically in terms of membership and Sunday attendance, we see it in ministry
opportunities for members of all ages, it’s present in
increased involvement in our local community, and is
manifest in the ways we live out outreach and service to
others.
Please understand that I won’t be around St. Mary’s at all
during the sabbatical – the idea is to have a real and clear
break and time away. That includes email and voice mail.
In case of emergency, there will be an on-call schedule that
will include Deacon Chuck, and Fr. Steve Capitelli. Our
Sr. and Jr. Wardens will also be as available as their
schedules allow. There will always be someone who will
be on-call to help with pastoral care. I have two excellent
priests arranged for Sunday worship, as well.
The word sabbatical has its root in the word Sabbath. This
implies that, like a Sabbath, a sabbatical is a time of rest,
reflection, and prayer. It is a time to re-charge, partake in
educational pursuits, and it is a time for renewal.
Thank you for this time. It is a blessing and a gift and I
will treat it as such. If you have questions or comments
about my sabbatical I hope you’ll feel comfortable
approaching me about them.
I plan to take a sabbatical from June 13 to August 8.
I will be back in the parish office on Tuesday, August 9.
– Fr. Scott
What am I going to do? During the time of sabbatical, I am
planning on the following:
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I will attend an intensive week-long series of classes
and lectures of Catholic Theological Union in
Chicago.
The Dean of Nashotah House has furnished me with a
bibliography that includes several titles on Episcopal
and Anglican theology. As I finish a book, I’ll meet
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April 2016
Vestry News
Joys, Sorrows and Prayers for Healing
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Our 2016 vestry met for an afternoon of prayer, sharing,
planning and discussion on Sunday, March 6. It was a
great opportunity for us as we look ahead to all the ways
that we will seek to respond to God’s call to be disciples
of Jesus.
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We normally meet on the third Wednesday of the month,
at 6:30 pm. Our vestry members for 2016 include:
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Sr. Warden Pam Ferguson
Jr. Warden Mike Sterk
Treasurer Carl Eschweiler
Clerk Paige Wolfgram
John Wolf
Rod Riek
Shirley Robertson
Marc Buehler
Suzanne Diesness, Alternate Vestry Member
Deacon Chuck Zellermayer, ex-officio
Fr. Scott Leannah, Rector
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On Easter Day, March 27, on her 17th birthday,
Allison Goetzke will be Baptized here at St. Mary’s.
Some of you may know Allison as she has attended St.
Mary’s periodically throughout the years with her
grandmother, Sally Williams. Allison has been
preparing for Baptism with Fr. Scott over the past
several months and is looking forward to becoming a
part of the Body of Christ through Baptism. Proud
Grandma Sally will be her Sponsor.
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Baptisms to be
Celebrated Soon!
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On Sunday April 3, we will welcome Landon
Huckstorf into the Body of Christ through Baptism.
Landon is the infant son of parishioners Brian &
Jennifer Huckstorf and little brother of Briana and
Ryan Laska.
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On Sunday, May 22, we will welcome into the Body
of Christ through Baptism Graham Kneusel. He is
the infant son of parishioners Jake & Madi Kneusel.
Jake, Madi and Graham are regulars at the 8 am mass,
but to accommodate family members who will be
traveling, the Baptism will be at 10 am (just a headsup for you 8 o’clockers who may want to see Graham
Baptized).
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We pray for parish member Dick O’Konek, Doris
Angelroth, Sunny Turner, Pat Buckley, Ruth Secosh
and all parish members unable to be with us due to
illness.
Rest in Peace: Anna Ross (Mom of Jeff Ross – Jeff
is an occasional visitor to St. Mary’s), long-time
member Dave Gunderman – keep Diane and their
family in your prayers, and Vernon Hohenfeldt (Dad
of parish member Doug Hohenfeldt).
In thanksgiving for new life! God bless twin sisters
Luci Jay and Adri Ann Ackerman, daughters of
Jennifer & Jake Ackerman, baptized in December.
God bless these new additions to St. Mary’s families:
Graham Kneusel, son of Madi & Jake Kneusel;
Landon Huckstorf, son of Brian & Jennifer
Huckstorf; and Jasper Klocke, son of Lucas Klocke
& Lori Slocumb.
In thanksgiving for new members! Welcome to John
& Lindsey Ricciardi, Adam & Christina Swanson,
David & Ali Zimmermann and their sons David
and Luke, Scott & Laurie Bujak and their son
Gregory Fuerwith, and Josh Brahm & Nikki
Johnson (and they are engaged to be married this
May!)
Pray for Janet Zellermayer as she recovers from
back surgery.
Lenten Study Well Attended
During Lent, Fr. Scott led a four-week book
study and discussion of Henri Nouwen’s The
Return of the Prodigal Son. Participants
examined the Parable of the Prodigal son in
Luke’s gospel as well as Nouwen’s reflections on the famous painting by Rembrandt
depicting this story. The Parish Library area,
where we had class, was full! Fr. Scott is considering
another study in the fall. Thanks for the great response!
Dinner with Friends Hosts Needed
The Community Life Committee is looking for people
interested in hosting a dinner. Call or email Noelle
Bryant-Nanz at (262) 965-3332 or nbryantnanz@wi.rr.com
We will take care of publicizing the date of the dinner and
finding the people to attend.
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St. Mary’s Calendar Highlights
April 2016
Eucharist/Holy Communion/Mass
Sunday mornings at 8 am & 10 am
Nursery available at 10 am
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Centering Prayer
Mondays at 6 pm
Morning Prayer with Holy Communion
Wednesdays at 9 am
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Easter Sunday!
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Fr. Scott off & Parish Offices closed
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Masses at 8 & 10 am
Allison Goetzke baptism during the 8 am service.
Easter Egg/Treat Hunt after the 10 am service
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Fr. Scott off
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8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist
9 am Adult Sunday school
9 am Choir rehearsal in the chapel
10 am Nursery and Children’s Liturgy of the Word
12:30 pm Youth Group meeting with guest leader Gwen Ruedin
3:30 pm Fr. Scott has Professional Standards Committee at
diocesan offices in Milwaukee
8:30 am Choir rehearsal in the chapel
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Youth Confirmation final class
(with Sponsors)
11 am – 12:30 pm Fr. Scott participates in panel discussion
on priesthood and spirituality at Nashotah House
3:30 pm Fr. Scott has Diocesan Finance Committee meeting
at diocesan offices in Milwaukee
11 am - 1:30 pm Fr. Scott attends meeting for Diocesan
Deans at Milwaukee diocesan offices
6 pm Wardens/Priest meeting
6:30 pm Vestry meeting
9 am Choir rehearsal in the chapel
12:30 pm Youth Group meeting
11:10 am – 12:30 pm Fr. Scott teaches class at
Stewardship/Development at Nashotah House
6 pm Outreach Committee meeting
9 am – 3 pm Fr. Scott leads vestry retreat for St. Alban’s Parish
at St. Mary’s
10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting in the Narthex
9 am - 4 pm Diocese of Milwaukee Haiti Project
meets at St. Mary’s
Landon Huckstorf baptized during the 8 am service
9:05 am Family Sunday school
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6 pm Outreach Committee
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Fr. Scott leads vestry retreat day for St. James Parish,
West Bend
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Bishop Miller visits St. Mary’s Parish
9:10 am Annual Bike Blessing
11:10 am – 12:30 pm Fr. Scott teaches class at Stewardship/
Development at Nashotah House
11 am & 1 pm Carrie Arndorfer has recitals of her music/voice
students at St. Mary’s; Parish Hall to be used as well
April 2016
Youth Group Blog…..
From The Bishops...
by Liz Riedel, Youth Group Leader
A Word from the Episcopal Bishops of the United States,
gathered in retreat at Camp Allen Conference Center in
Navasota, Texas, March 11-15:
Valentine Service Effort
On Good Friday the ruling political forces of the day
tortured and executed an innocent man. They sacrificed
the weak and the blameless to protect their own status and
power. On the third day Jesus was raised from the dead,
revealing not only their injustice but also unmasking the
lie that might makes right.
We had a great turn out for our February service effort.
We gathered first in the parish hall to stuff 348 eggs for
the Easter Sunday egg hunt after the 10 am service, and
then headed over to Three Pillars with prizes and played
bingo with the residents. For most of the teens, this activity
is stepping out of their comfort zone. You’re sitting at a
table with people you don’t know, who don’t hear so well,
and you’re not always sure what to say. All the kids who
participated did a great job. Everyone left with prizes.
In a country still living under the shadow of the lynching
tree, we are troubled by the violent forces being released
by this season’s political rhetoric. Americans are turning
against their neighbors, particularly those on the margins
of society. They seek to secure their own safety and security at the expense of others. There is legitimate reason to
fear where this rhetoric and the actions arising from it
might take us.
Night at the Cathedral
Maile, Alex, Iris, Jacob and Sean from our youth group
participated in the diocesan teen event “Night at the
Cathedral.” The topic for the event was stress, and it was
chosen by kids on the Youth Diocesan Council. It’s sad
so many teens need to deal with high levels of stress, but
let’s face it, our kids are “overscheduled, over-tested, and
underestimated... Nearly one in three teenagers told the
American Psychological Association that stress drove
them to sadness or depression—and their single biggest
source of stress was school.” (Is School Making our
Children Ill?, The New York Times, Jan. 3, 2015.)
In this moment, we resemble God’s children wandering
in the wilderness. We, like they, are struggling to find our
way. They turned from following God and worshiped a
golden calf constructed from their own wealth. The current
rhetoric is leading us to construct a modern false idol out
of power and privilege. We reject the idolatrous notion
that we can ensure the safety of some by sacrificing the
hopes of others. No matter where we fall on the political
spectrum, we must respect the dignity of every human
being and we must seek the common good above all else.
Mission Trip
Being Planned
We call for prayer for our country that a spirit of reconciliation will prevail and we will not betray our true selves.
Ten kids will be
representing St. Mary’s at the Mt. Hope, West Virginia,
*TEAMeffort mission camp nestled in the Appalachian
mountains. Meet TEAMmission 2016 members:
Amberlee, Alyssa, Maile, Leah, Anya, Julianna, Maddie
and her guest from Spain, and Trey! Assistant chaperone is
Meghan-Anne, and adult leaders are Kim & Pete
Jankowiak. Please pray for a successful journey and mission team experience. *Corrected from the Annual Report
at the January 24 meeting [sic. Atlanta, Georgia], if anyone
noticed!
A New Directory with
Lifetouch Photography
Upcoming Opportunities
April 10 . . . . . . . . .Service Project TBD
April 24 . . . . . . . . . . .Canoe Bark River
May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final Gathering
July 10-16 . . . . . . . . . . .Mission Trip to
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The vestry decided it was time for a formal directory and
chose Lifetouch Photography to deliver it. Lifetouch is the
oldest photography company in the world, having been in
business for 80 years. The photography
is free to the church and each participating family will receive an 8 x 10
and a directory. Lifetouch makes their
money from the photos families buy,
though purchase is not necessary. We
have about 199 families and hope to
have great participation! Lifetouch will be here in
September over three consecutive days – Thursday, Friday
and Saturday. A make-up day will be scheduled sometime
after that. Dates and details will follow.
April 2016
Haiti: Always an Epiphany
it was the new generator that provided electricity to the
village. (Can you imagine an entire village without
electricity?) Maybe it was our work crew repairing the
broken cistern and installing gutters. (Can you imagine
and entire village without water?) Maybe it was the new
2-bucket water purification system that was distributed to
100 families. Maybe it was the first raise that the teachers
have ever received. (Average pay went from $90/month to
$120/month). My bet is that it was the new church. God is
good. Praise God. Thank God for the Diocese and especially St. Mary’s for being faithful with our brothers and
sisters in Christ for 30 years. And the new idiom that I
have learned: BON BAGAY! Good JOB! Or, literally,
good thing!
by Mary Alice Eschweiler
When I returned from Haiti in November, one of my
fellow St. Mary’s “sisters” asked how the trip was. I said,
“The BEST EVER!” Her response was that I say that after
every trip. Well, since I have been traveling to Haiti since
1981, probably well over thirty times, that says something.
This particular group was made up of people of all ages,
mostly from Wisconsin, two from the Dakotas and one
from Colorado. Of the eleven, only three had been before.
That meant that there was a lot of explaining to do! I have
the role of being the Project “historian.” They were a
wonderful group of people who had their eyes open to the
wonders of St. Marc’s, Jeannette, and helped me open my
eyes anew.
Please go to www.haitiproject.org or to our Facebook page
(Haiti Project) to see many wonderful pictures!
We recently celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the
Diocese of Milwaukee-Haiti Project. The “HP” is a
partnership between this diocese (and other churches)
and a community in the mountains of rural Haiti. Through
those years, we have grown from small school of 150
people (2 grades with ages from 5 to 20 years old), to 550
children in 3 year old preschool through grade 13, no
health care to a clinic with our own home-grown nurse,
tenting out to staying in the priest’s home with rooms for
12 guests. That’s the base-line. St. Mary’s has been instrumental through the years with Strawberryfest fundraising,
sending supplies and missionaries, and, most importantly
praying, praying, praying through many struggles.
I was given the gift of 3 avocados and 8 grapefruit from my good friend
Christine. They were the biggest avocados I have ever seen!
What happened on this trip to make it special? Let me
begin with St. Mary’s. After the construction of our new
church building, I took a picture to the administrator. He
had visited us many years ago and knew us in the “old”
building and as a small congregation. We have had many
conversations over the years about church growth, here
and there. He has taught me a lot about the importance of
lay ministry. He immediately posted the pictures of the
new church in his office. Imagine the surprise of the Haiti
Project Board in Wisconsin when we were informed that
they had torn down the old church and were building a
new one. The old one had termite eaten beams and a tin
roof that looked like it had been shot through with shotgun
blasts. Well, as Fr. Scott has said in his sermon, St. Mary’s
is a role model! This may be taking it to an extreme but so
be it.
While we were in Jeannette for a week, we watched as
the foundation was filled in and the walls began to go up.
Working in the full sun, making concrete on the ground,
Clarisse carrying 5 gallon buckets of water for the
concrete, blocks being laid: these were the physical things
we observed. But what I really noticed was how much
happier and confident everyone in the village was. Maybe
Distribution of water purification buckets
See More Pictures from Haiti on page 10
(some from Mary Alice & some from
the Haiti Project Facebook Page)
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April 2016
Outreach Update
have to leave an abusive situation and be relocated, most
times in an emergency situation. The items collected will
help them to set up housekeeping in a new residence and
provide clothing and personal items they weren’t able to
take with them. Two full truckloads were picked up and
taken to the distribution center. A big thank-you to the
parishioners of St. Mary’s for their continued generosity
in caring for those less fortunate.
by Sally King, Chairperson
Our committee has been busy, as usual, with many
outreach opportunities. We have been collecting socks and
underwear for the Hospitality Center in Racine, as well as
our ongoing collection of paper products. The Advent
Giving Tree was set up in the narthex for three weeks prior
to Christmas. There were 100 tags on the tree and in the
first week there was just
one lonely tag left which
was so awesome. The items
donated were given to the
residents of Lad Lake and
St. Rose’s to help them
know that they are never
forgotten by St. Mary’s.
Outreach committee
members, along with Fr.
Scott, are responsible for
deciding who will benefit
each year from the Christmas offerings. This year it
was evenly divided among
the Hospitality Center at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in
Racine, the Waukesha County Dental Clinic which
provides dental care for more than 10,000 patients who
would otherwise not be able to afford it, and lastly, to the
Discretionary Fund, which throughout the year will help
Fr. Scott help those who happen to be going through a
rough time.
The committee chose two groups to be recipients of this
year’s Easter offerings: Lake Country Care Cabs and The
Milwaukee Homeless Veteran’s Initiative.
Our committee has grown in the past few years with many
dedicated members. But, we would love to continue to
grow. The things we do are so tangible and we get to hear
and see first-hand the benefits of our work. I consider all
of the parishioners of St. Mary’s as our committee members, because your donations and support make all we do
possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your
generosity.
Jim Lemerand, a committee member, has faithfully
organized volunteers for The Gathering meal program in
Milwaukee. We served in November and December and
dates for 2016 are June 11, September 24, and
December 17. If you have never participated in this event,
please consider it, as it is a very rewarding experience.
As the dates approach, there will be a sign-up sheet in the
parish hall for volunteers willing to spend part of a Saturday serving meals to people in Milwaukee.
Outreach meets the last Wednesday of each month as
needed. Please contact Sally King if this ministry is
something that interests you.
Jim has also looked into St. Mary’s taking part in the
Adopt a Highway Project. We will be responsible for
picking up trash three times between April 1 and
November.1. Once we have our area confirmed, a sign
will go up on both ends of the location with St. Mary’s
name on it as responsible for the cleanup. We will ask
for volunteers at the designated times.
As many of you have noticed, there was a stockpile of
items in the narthex that have been donated to benefit
People Against Domestic Abuse (PADA) of Jefferson
County. The organization helps women and children who
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April 2016
BOOK REVIEW:
Boys In The Boat
surely the celebration of a community of human beings
against all odds. You will be as unable to set the book
down as I was.
by Daniel James Brown
Review by Carol McConnell
This is an unusual book in so many
ways. First of all it manages to discuss
the sport of sculling in a way that is not
only informative but gripping. The part
of my own brain about sculling was
totally smooth until I read the thorough
and fascinating rundown of same in the
book. The story, in its appeal, cuts
across many age and gender groups in
that teens all the way through to seniors
will find something in this story to interest them. (I was
chagrined to find there was a youth version—any young
person above the age of ten could read the original with
ease!) The writing is not only flawless but often lyrical.
The research is impeccable. It is one of the best books I
have read this year. It has a subtle spiritual component.
Wisdom from Our Youth
In 2016 I will try to keep more faith in myself and try to not let
little things make me upset or depressed. Also I want to help more
people find their way to God if they are feeling a bit down.
Slow down! All my life it seems I have been going from one
goal to another. After a recent visit with my mother I
realized goal after goal is not what it is all about. I want to
take more time just to be with family. To reflect on all the
blessing in my life.
I want to make sure I always thank God for all I have. Thank
him for all the things he has done. I want to pray for the sick,
hurt, hungry or whatever needs people have. I’m going to try to
help everyone, not just my friends, but everyone around me.
The cover of the book summarizes: “Nine Americans and
their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics.” Brown
glides in and out of Depression history, the rise of Nazi
Germany, the rudiments of boat building by the transcendent British builder: George Pocock (whose brilliant
quotations begin each chapter) and ties up all these
components so neatly in the human story of the nine
rowers who, against all odds, won the gold at Hitler’s 1936
Olympics (remember Jesse Owens?). We know how it will
end and yet we are kept suspended as Brown emphasizes
the life of one particular man, Joe Radantz, on his own at
age ten, who becomes a part of the team. His compelling
story is an example of the rowers who came from the west
when rowing was still considered an eastern Ivy league
monopoly.
The panoply of characters is the glue that holds the book
together. I have already mentioned George Yeoman
Pocock, whose descriptions of the boat building process
rise above the physical part of putting wood strips together
to form a boat. The language moves into the spiritual
realm. Brown begins each chapter with a quote from
Pocock. This is one of the places and a strong one, where
I see the spiritual component that puts the book above an
ordinary sports story. Some examples: “Rowing is perhaps
the toughest of sports. Once the race starts there are no
time-outs, no substitutions. The coach must therefore
impart the special kind of endurance that comes from
mind, heart and body.” Good thoughts have much to do
with good rowing. It isn’t enough for the muscles of the
crew to work in unison, their hearts and minds must also
be as one. Where is the spiritual value of rowing? ... The
losing of the self entirely to the cooperative effort of the
crew as a whole. What does that sound like to you? This is
continued from page 1
I will try by being more nice to my brother
and not talking back to adults. Also I will
give more to the poor. I will also not yell at
my parents.
Just to be supportive of my family as we face the coming
year.
In 2016 I will try to be more Christ-like, by listening more to
my loved ones, and being humble and hospitable to those in
need, and to practice praying, and to be more patient while
waiting, that is how I will try to be more Christ-like in 2016.
I’m not a huge New Year’s resolution person, but this is definitely a commitment
I’d like to keep. I have thought of two ways to be more Christ-like. #1: When I
am in a difficult situation, I often forget to stop, think, and pray for advice.
This is something I’d like to work on. #2: I often think negative thoughts about
myself, and how I could be better. I should work on being happy with who I am.
I know Jesus wouldn’t (want) me to be sad about myself, so I’m going to work
on being happy with my accomplishments, friends, and most importantly myself.
I am going to do more to help others.
I really enjoyed the object relating to God activity so I
would like to do that occasionally with objects around my
house. I want to stop judging people through words or
thoughts in my head. I pray, but I want to have a routine
prayer. Maybe whenever I eat or before I go to bed and
when I wake up. I want to try and see God through
people who I talk to. I want to try and hear God more.
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More Pictures from Haiti
First Graders
Sixth Graders
Children making Christmas cards for
their sponsors/partners in the US
Vacation Bible School last summer. They had no idea what those animals were on Noah's arc!
New Church, primary school to right, community building
and teacher housing beyond church.
Women carrying rocks for the foundation
of the new church.
Working on the new church
For More Information About The Haiti Project:
Haiti Project E-News: http://p0.vresp.com/5sKnvl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/micro-loans-medical-trips-supportingeducation-rural-haiti-heidi-ropa
Haiti Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HaitiProject.org/
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Building Progress!
April 2016
St. Mary’s life in pictures
Youth Group Kettle Moraine Hike & Campfire, December 2015
Family Sunday School making Advent Wreaths
Youth Group Bingo at Three Pillars & Ice Skating, February 2016
Youth Group Lock-In, January 2016
Carolling at Three Pillars the weekend
before Christmas!
On Tuesday March 8, the U-W Extension held a pruning workshop here at St. Mary’s. Participants
had both classroom instruction in the parish hall and then hands-on training on parish grounds. The
result? A lot of pruning got done on our parish grounds and four of our parish members got to attend
the workshop for the price of two!
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St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Corner of Hwys 18 & 67
36014 Sunset Drive
PO Box 126
Dousman, WI 53118
April 2016
St. Mary’s Vestry
Sunday Services with Holy Eucharist:
8 am & 10 am (Nursery available at 10 am)
Pam Ferguson, Senior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 592-3069
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tpferg76@gmail.com
Mike Sterk, Junior Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-4024
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mikesterk@icloud.com
Carl Eschweiler, Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367-6564
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mudlake2@aol.com
Paige Wolfgram, Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431-4073
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JPSWolfgram@gmail.com
Marc Buehler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 968-5193
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . marc.buehler@us.schindler.com
Rod Riek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 646-5765
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rgriek08@gmail.com
Shirley Robertson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392-9221
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . brobertson5@wi.rr.com
John Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (414) 333-0112
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bluemooncatering1@me.com
Suzanne Diesness (alternate member) . . . . . . . . 965-7242
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sdiesness@gmail.com
Monday Evening Service:
6 pm Centering Prayer with Prayers for Healing
Wednesday Morning Prayer:
9 am with Holy Eucharist
St. Mary’s Staff
Priest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Scott Leannah
Deacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Venerable Chuck Zellermayer
Church Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (262) 965-3924
Church Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lynn Kallas
Church E-Mail . . . . . . . parishoffice@stmarys-dousman.com
Music Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrie Arndorfer
Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stmarys-dousman.com
Webmaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Roe
Newsletter Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy Mitchell
. . . . . . . . . . . . . klmitchell@wi.rr.com or (262) 378-0232
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