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Upcoming Events
Parish Picnic, September 12th
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, picnic to follow
Ralley Sunday, September 19th
8:00 am Bible Study followed by 9:00 am Holy EucharistRegular Worship times begin, September 26th
8:00am and 10:15 am Holy Eucharist, 9:00 Sunday School, Adult Ed.
Vestry Meetings
6:30 pm. September 20th
6:30 p.m. October 11th
Angelus Guild
11:30 am September 15th, at Jo Grigg’s home
11:30 am October 20th, Pot Luck at Church
Bible Study
6:30 pm on Wednesday evenings beginning September 22nd
New Member Class
5:00 p.m. Wednesday Evenings beginning September 22nd, )
Men’s Club
6:30 pm Sept. 13th & October 11th
September-October, 2010
Our Mission: Come to see, Come to know, Come to Serve Jesus
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From The Desk Of
Mother Anita
Dear Beloved of God,
Summer is fast coming to a close and we are gearing up for the Fall Season. Over the summer, we came
together as one united church to worship at 9:00a.m. While this was not unfamiliar to our parish since
our history showed that in years past the parish experienced a single service over the summer. It ap-
peared to be a challenge for some members. Change can be difficult but change can also be re-
energizing and renewing. The hope was for our early worshippers and later worshippers to have an op-
portunity to worship and fellowship together. This was also a chance to get to know our newcomers and to reconnect with one another as a whole parish. It also allowed us to present our parish in a positive
light by having a greater mass in the pews for visitors who are seeking a place of worship. The result of
the single service in terms of the above was positive. One could hear the members singing along to clas-
sic hymns in service and enjoying great fellowship in our Hearth Room. Members present for service ea-
gerly gathered to talk, share and meet the newcomers as well as visitors. Several members of our parish
approached me to share how much they enjoyed the single service over the summer and how much eas-
ier it was to approach a visitor to our worship service. Over the summer, we welcomed 9 newcomers and
celebrated two weddings. It is a joy to see our newcomers feel at ease with Fellowship time after service
and the uncomplicated clean up afterwards.
During the summer, members entered into a summer reading challenge of The Bible in 90 Days. To date,
we have several members who will be able to say they have completely read Holy Scripture from cover
to cover. The DVD lecture series proved to be very helpful in completing the reading challenge and sev-
eral members would like to see this repeated in the future. Also during the summer, Alpha course was
conducted and completed with Ken Castello and Craig Korn as hosts. Many thanks to both of you for
providing a wonderful environment for learning and exploring our faith. Hopefully, we will be able to offer
this course again in Spring 2011.
Summer is also a natural transition time for members to come and to leave. This summer we experi-
enced the departure of Gordon as he moves to new opportunities. As a parish, we will sorely miss himand are grateful for the many years of faithful service to our parish as sexton and musician. Join me by
wishing him many blessings through your prayers.
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At the last Vestry meeting, the members voted to apply for Aid for Mission and Ministry through the dio-
cese. We will keep you posted on the outcome of the application.
This Fall, we will be offering opportunities for the newcomers to attend a new member’s class on
Wednesday evening from 5 pm until 6pm. This would be followed by our regular Bible study class that
begins at 6:30 pm and concludes at 7:30 pm. An additional opportunity for formation will continued to
be offered on Sunday morning from 9:15am until 10:00 am. The topic of discussion for the Sunday
morning gathering will be discipleship. Come and join any or all of the above if you are seeking a deeper
and richer understanding of God, His Church and our Savior.
So, the goal of the single service was to unite the parish as one body of believers through worship and
fellowship. Why? So, that as we move forward in living out our mission of the parish we will take into ac-
count the composition of our current parish membership and create those ministries that serve Christ
best.
In service for Christ alone,
Anita+
The summer is also a challenging time financially for parishes and ours is no exception. As promised by
the Vestry and Rector, we communicated with you our current status and on behalf of the parish we are
thankful to each person who was able to respond. Please continue to keep your parish in your prayers
as well as your contributions.
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St. Francis Annual Parish Picnic
Mark your calendars for Sunday September 12th and plan to attend the Annual Parish Pic-
nic. The day will begin worshipping our Lord in the beauty of the outdoors (weather per-
mitting) at 9:00 a.m. . The picnic will follow the Eucharist. There will be the bouncy house
for the young kids, games/prizes and for the older children there will be the return of the
rock climbing. We will have a visit from our parish clown. Hot dogs, brats and ice cream
will be furnished. We are asking everyone to sign up on the news board and whether you
want to bring fruit , a salad, baked beans, etc. or condiments or dessert. If you didn’t have
chance to sign up come anyway. Bring a dish to pass and join in the fun.
New Members Class
Are you a new member of the church and would like to know more about the Episcopal Faith and
St. Francis Parish? Maybe you are not a new member but would like to learn more about the
church.
Classes will begin on Wednesday evenings starting on September 22nd. At 5:00 pm. If you are inteested in the class talk to Mother Anita.
Adult Study Opportunities
The Wednesday evening Adult Bible Study will begin on September 22nd at 6:30 p.m.. This
class will be studying a New Testament Background series which is vital to understand the
world of Jesus, by Bart Ehrman, PhD, professor of religious studies and history at the University
of North Carolina, ( via DVD).
The Sunday Adult Education will begin on September 26th. The course of study for this
group will be “Discipleship”.
The Book Club will begin again on Thursday, September 16th beginning with Noon Day Prayer
at 11:15 am followed by the book study. We will finish up Greg Mortenson’s book. The nextbook we will study is “Come Be My Light”, The private writings of Mother Teresa. All are wel-
come.
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Flowers to Adorn God’s Altar
Flowers are placed on the Altar to express our thanksgivings, special prayers, anniversaries, birt
days or in memory of a special person in your life. Fall is a wonderful time to donate flowers b
cause of the stunning colors. Maybe you have seen some pretty flowers in the grocery store th
you would like to buy and donate but don’t like arranging flowers. There are people on the Alta
Guild who take great enjoyment in arranging flowers. Just call Diane Neuman at 262-250-0229
she would be happy to help you. If you would like to donate money toward flowers with specia
intentions the cost would be $30 for an arrangement and can be put in the offering plate mark
flowers. Sign up on the flower chart located on the News Board. You can also share a date an
cost with someone else. All of us should consider taking one Sunday to give glory to God for
many wonderful things happening in our lives. Please remember that once the flowers are put o
the altar they must remain there until the next Sunday.
Daughters of the King
The fall meeting of the Daughters of the King will be held on Monday, September 25th at
7:00 pm. in the Hearth room. We will be electing new officers , discussing future meetings,
and continuing our study in “Becoming a Prayer Warrior”. It is important that everyone try to
attend so we can have a good discussion and seek out the feelings of the group. Information
about the Fall Assembly will also be shared.
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Angelus Guild
The Angelus Guild will meet September 15th at Jo Grigg’s Home at 11:30 a.m.. The October
20th meeting will be a pot luck held at the church. The time for this is also 11:30 am. They
are making some craft projects. All are welcome to join them,
2011 Entertainment Books
The 2011 Entertainment books are here!!!! Many restaurants and event coupons are in
there. Same great savings and even the same low price of $35. This is $5 off the retail price
and can be delivered to your home. You may start to use them immediately. You can even
order out of town books for loved ones across America.
We are also selling the smaller Gold C books ($15)). Either type of book makes an excel-
lent gift or present, so buy a few for your family and friends.
Please support this fund raising event and call Craig Korn (262-703-0321) to reserve your
books now. Hundreds of dollars of savings will be at your fingertips.
If you would like to help sell these books by talking them up at your work place, with
friends or neighbors, Craig would be happy to get you a book to show perspective buyers.
The Entertainment Book Committee
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Reminder to Diocesan Convention Delegates: The convention is on October 8 & 9 at the Italia
Community Center. This years pre-council meetings are, Sept. 13th, 7:00 p.m. All Saints’ Cat
dral, September 14th, 7:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s Madison, and on September 18th 10:00 a.m. at St. A
skar’s, Hartland. The special guest is The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presidin
Bishop of the Episcopal Church. All registrations must be in by Sept. 24th . All parishion
are welcome to attend any part of the convention as a non-voting guest. The council Eucharis
will be held on Saturday this year so that more people from the Diocese may attend and hear T
Presiding Bishop. The Eucharist will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Knitting Class
Would you like to learn how to knit and be able to join the knitting group here at St. Francis th
makes those wonderful prayer shawls? Well now you can! Sally Polley is having a class on Saturd
Sept. 25th from 9:00 a.m.—Noon. If you already know how to knit bring your project and join
others. If you have a project you would like to start but don’t know how, bring that along. Ther
will be patterns on how to make prayer shawls available.
163rd Convention of the Diocese of Milwaukee
The MEN’S CLUB will be meeting on Monday, September 13th at the church. You will begin at
6:30 pm with evening prayers followed by dinner.
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Rachael Gregory will rdained to the Deaconate on June 5th in Florida.
Annual Parish Cook-Out
One of the more pleasant traditions at St. Francis Episcopal Church has always been the Anual Men’s Club Cookout. For many years it was held mid-summer at the home of Bob and
Sue Checker. But, in recent years, Andy and Ruth Itzov have hosted the event at their hom
n West Bend. This year the event was held on Monday evening, 26 July 2010. The weathwas just about perfect.
We thank men’s club member and parish Chaplain, Ken Castello, for offering grace before
the meal began. The opportunity for great conversation and fun could not have been betteThe food was simply fantastic – another tradition of this event!
Our attendance was a total of 27 people. A few pictures follow right here. There were too
many present to have one picture – so we have three . . .
The Men
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St. Francis Men’s Club Annual Mothers and Daughters BanquetFor the past several years, the St. Francis Episcopal Church Men’s Club has sponsored what was once called the
Mother Daughter Banquet. This year we endeavored to change the name – to make all women of the parish, the
families, and their friends feel welcome. So, we renamed the function the Mothers and Daughters Banquet. With
that we have hopefully removed any concerns about attending. Given the success of the event, the idea must
have been somewhat successful!
The event was held the evening of Thursday, 13 May 2010 - right on Ascension Day. Many of you know that the
occurrence of the event as close to Ascension Day as possible is a long tradition at St. Francis.
The event began with Evening Prayer at 6:00 PM. Prayer was led by Bill Shadid with the assistance of George
Sperl. The dinner followed at 6:30 PM. We thank men’s club member and parish Chaplain, Ken Castello, for offe
ing a prayer before the meal. The meal was turkey and ham, many side dishes, and a great cake for dessert.
With guests as well as Men’s Club and other men of the parish members who served, the attendance was 58 peo
ple. Virtually the entire Men’s Club turned out to provide support and service for the event. As with the past sev-
eral years, men’s club member Craig Korn was the chairperson of the event. His organization and the cooperatio
and good help from the club and men of the parish was a guarantee of the success of the event.
Thank you to all who attended and all who provided help. Welcome back for the 2011 Mothers and Daughters
Banquet – details to follow!!
FAMILY TOGETHERNESS IN HARD TIMESTerry Lorbiecki
’s the rare pioneers-traveling-west movie that doesn’t include a circling the wagons scene. Mwomen, children gathered together for security, encouragement, mutual aid, and defense. In mo
han 150 years, the only thing that’s changed is the scenery. Families still need each other.
ulling reluctant oxen or people into formation isn’t easy. Harbor no illusions about “close kn
amilies. Every family has an Oscar Wilde style portrait in the attic. They just aren’t telling. If yoamily gets along, be grateful. If it doesn’t, try to smooth out the wrinkles. Go for happiness, bu
l attempts fail, settle for civility.
n the meantime do things that help. Go to church pray. Look for and celebrate customs. Organfamily reunion and keep a photo album. Our family’s children don’t want to play Red Rover a
more. Now they listen to oft told tales that get better every year, and are beginning to add th
wn.
Keep connected. Create and distribute a family directory with names, addresses, contacts and bi
ates. Start a news letter. Know what’s going on. Grab hands and hold on. Life in hard times can
e beautiful.
Previously printed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel )
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1. Which Gospel was, according to tradition, written first?
2. What New Testament book had the most difficulty being accepted as Scripture by the early
Christians?
3. What American president published an edition of the Gospels which left out all the supernatu
elements?
4. Who printed the First Bible?
5. What year did that occur?
6. What conqueror said, “The Bible is no mere Book, but a Living Creature, with a power that co
quers all that oppose it”?
Wednesday Evening Adult Bible Study
This class will mostly be taught by Bart Ehrman, PhD, professor of religious studies and history a t
University of North Carolina, (via DVD). Bart is widely and known and respected in the field of
helping students and laity understand the rich complexity of the New Testament world, the variet
of voices that emerged from Jesus’ followers, and how scholars assess the written documents (how
the Gospels came to make the canon of Christian scripture, and the letters, and a controversy ove
Revelation).
We can read the Bible and think we understand. To have a better understanding of the religious
world at the time of Jesus, and in the creation of the church will give you a different, deeper and
more profound understanding of Christian faith.
Each session includes a 30-minuet presentation from Professor Ehrman: twenty to thirty minutes o
discussion will follow, with Mother Anita focused around a couple questions that you will receive
the week prior to the lesson. We look forward to seeing you in the Hearth room on Wednesday,
Sept. 22nd at 6:30 pm, for a wonderfully transforming experience together.
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HOW DO YOU BEAT THE TRIP OF A LIFE TIME?
You give it another try. That’s the plan of 17 year-old high school senior and parish mem
Rebecca Brown who enjoyed a 12-day spiritual pilgrimage to Ireland in June. Her trip was
nanced by personal and parish funds and the generous contributions of several St. Francis in
viduals. It was initiated by Christian formation leaders at St. Boniface, Mequon.
There is a saying that one doesn’t go to Ireland for the weather. The troup with mentors a
chaperons wouldn’t know. (Mother Anita served as a chaperon). The travelers experienced o
rainy day and a long stretch of sunny days. The light was perfect for photography. Rebecca cla
that she didn’t put much time into composing photos. The artistically talented teen may
speaking out of modesty or it may be that some of shots were achieved thanks to the Emer
Isles’ beautiful and unique countryside, centuries old monasteries and churches, ancient ru
and the smiling and sometimes purposely silly faces of teens enjoying a holiday.
So much was packed into the agenda that it appeared unachievable. Rebecca’s narration of
photos is punctuated by names which on paper are real tongue twisters. Try saying Glendalou
Dun Aengus, Lisdoonvarna fast ten times.
Much effort was expended in treks up hills and down valleys, mostly on foot but also by bike
Aran Island. Time was set aside each day for teachings, prayers, and journaling. The Pilgr
treaded a twisting, turning labyrinth that measured close to a mile. With such efforts it’s not s
prising that even the most earnest Christian might drift off to sleep during meditation time.
The next Pilgrimage will be held in 2012. Rebecca plans to go but this time not as a Pilgrim
as a mentor. The trip may be a sister act. By that time Rebecca’s sister Elizabeth will be a h
school student and thus eligible to attend.
Erin go bragh!
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Bible Trivia Answers
1. Mark
2. Revelation
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. Johann Gutenberg
5. Year 1456
6. Napoleon
7. Charles Dickens
Sunday School will begin on Sunday, September 26th, at 9:00 a.m.. The teachers are anxiously
awaiting to see the kids after having the summer off. If you would like to assist with one of th
teachers let Sam Davis know. She is in need of some assistants to help with the classes.
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Please keep these fellow parishioners in your thoughts and prayers throughout the
month. Send them a birthday card or, even better wish them a happy birthday
when you see them.
2nd Mary Dowlding
3rd Rebecca Brown
4th A.J. Gregovich, Ann Stolaski,
Andy Maliborski
10th Kara Hufnagel, Jud Williams
11th Peter Archambeau, Grace
Holmes
13th William Taylor
14th Sidney Bogan
15th Jim Ulatt
16th Kendall Holmes
20th Wanda Zischke
21st Bob Mustin, J.D. Polley
25th John Kelley
27th Nan Chase, Will Greinke, Lisa
Linke
28th Joseph Linke
29th Kurt Hoff
Anniversaries
September Birthdays
1st Gary & Julie Maddox
5th Andy & Ruth Itzov
9th Peter & Andrea Archambe
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rant that their wills may be so knit to-ether in your will, and their spirits in
our spirit, that they may grow in love
nd peace with you and one another all
he days of their life. Amen
October Birthday’s
Anniversaries
2nd Beth Ukasick
6th Gordon Kirchoff
16th Kathy Gleissner
26th Gary Kendziorski
11th Cory & Cheryl Crawford
19th Mark & Leslie Thorkelson
29th Jack & Corinne Bohnsack
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Mother Anita to attend CREDO Conference
The Rev. Anita Braden has excepted an invitation to attend a CREDO conference from October 1
25, 2010 at Lake Logan Conference Center located in Canton, North Carolina.
The eight-day conference provides participants with the means to find direction and clarity in four
component areas: spiritual, physical, vocational, and financial. CREDO provides a foundation for paticipants to embrace wellness and to prayerfully discern the direction of their vocation.
CREDO was founded in 1997 as a pilot program funded by The Church Pension Group. Episcopa
clergy, deacons and bishops from virtually every diocese in the country have taken advantage of th
CREDO benefit. Participants are selected at random from all active clergy with more than one yea
the Pension Fund. The Church Pension Fund pays all but $500 of the conference costs.
The Rev. Anita Braden will join approximately 30 other clergy in the CREDO conference. Over th
course of the conference, participants will meet in plenary sessions, small groups and private constions with faculty members. Participants also have ample quiet time to reflect on their personal an
professional lives.
Each participant commits to extensive reflection through pre-conference instruments and surveysthat focus on personal and professional wellness. The work of CREDO is organized around four m
areas in each person’s personal and professional life. Each of these components is explored as an i
gral part of the whole.
• Spiritual—offers a sacred space where each participant can reflect on his or her interior life an
relationship with God in Christ.
• Vocational—provides opportunities for reflection, discernment, and planning in the professiona
eas of vocation, career, and work.
• Health—encourages reflection on physical and emotional health and well-being, stewardship of
body, and development of a plan to address the individual’s health needs.
• Financial—explores all aspects of personal financial management and encourages reflection on
God-given resources and how best to use them in response to God’s call.
Through this discernment and visioning process, and with the help of a faculty team of profession
each participant builds a CREDO Plan—a personal covenant based on his or her CREDO work an
formal expression of the CREDO experience. The CREDO Plan provides a personal baseline and
strategy for effective implementation.
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St. Francis Episcopal Church
N84 W16525 Menomonee Avenue
P. O. Box 194
Menomonee Falls, WI 53052-0194
St. Francis Episcopal Church
N84 W16525 Menomonee Avenue
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
262-251-7420
The Right Reverend Steven Miller, BishopThe Reverend Anita Braden, Rector
Bob Mustin, Jr. Warden
J.D. Polley, Treasurer
Worship Services
Sunday Mornings, Summer Schedule
Beginning June 6th—September 19th
8:00 am-8:45 am reading the Bible in 90 Days
9:00 am—10:00 am Holy Eucharist
10:00am—10:30 am Panera Breakfast