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Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday February 28 - 5:30 to 7 pm
THINKING AHEAD . . .
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake
Supper – Tuesday,
February 28
Ash Wednesday –
Wednesday, March 1
Stations of the Cross –
Fridays in Lent
Evensong, Sunday,
March 5
Lenten Series –
Tuesday’s starting
March 7
Parish Dinner Saturday, March 18
Voices of Eterna &
Milwaukee Youth
Chorale Concert –
Saturday, March 25
Palm Sunday – April 9
Maundy Thursday –
April 13
Good Friday – April 14
The Great Vigil of
Easter – April 15
Easter Sunday – April
16
Choral Scholarship
Fund Raiser Concert –
May 7th
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper has
been an annual event here at All Saints’
for a few years. In case you were
wondering, eating pancakes on Shrove
Tuesday dates back to Ireland where
Lent meant abstaining from eggs and
dairy products. So, the practical Irish
ate pancakes to use up all these goods
before Ash Wednesday. In French,
Mardi Gras, means Fat Tuesday and is
celebrated by gorging on everything
given up during Lent.
Our supper will be on Tuesday,
February 28 and will be served from 5:30 to 7:00. The goodies will be served
buffet style so join us when you can. Besides the “all you can eat” pancakes,
John Keene will hopefully make his gluten free pancakes, as well as sausage,
bacon, applesauce, other fruit toppings and a ton of good fun.
This event is put on by the Fundraising Committee. The cost will be a “free
will” donation with all the proceeds going towards the mission and ministry
of All Saints Cathedral. Please plan to join us for this Fat Tuesday
tradition. Contact Sue Cornell if you want to help in the kitchen. Donations
of syrup, applesauce, bacon and brown & serve sausages would be helpful.
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Stump the Dean
Dear Mr. Dean,
Every year it seems like Easter is celebrated on a different day. The date of Easter seems like
it varies from late March to late April. Why does this happen?
Flummoxed
Dear Flummoxed,
Please don’t be flummoxed. Your observations about the date of Easter are correct. There is
a wide variation in the date based on the phase of the moon and also based on which calendar
is observed.
For centuries most of the world observed dates as set by the Julian calendar. This was
introduced by Julius Caesar in the 45. At that time there were different calendars used all
over the Roman Empire: Rome, Egypt, Syria, Persia, Palestine, etc…
The Julian calendar created a standardized calendar for the known world. It gave us the 12
months we are familiar with and created occasional “leap days” to accommodate the earth
traveling around the Sun in 365 -1/4 days.
By 1583 astronomers realized these measurements were not quite accurate. Pope Gregory
ordered a “reset” of the calendar. That became the Gregorian calendar of Catholic
Christendom and is the one we still use to this today. However, some non-Catholic
countries, especially those where the Eastern Orthodox Church was the established church,
refused to accept the new calendar. For almost 500 years there were two principal calendars
used through the world.
So, back to Easter. The date of Easter is basically linked to the date of the Jewish feast of
the Passover.
The date of Passover, the night when the Jewish people remember being led from slavery in
Egypt by Moses, is set according to a lunar calendar. Passover is celebrated on the night of
the first full moon following the spring equinox which we mark on March 21.
In 1583 the Roman Catholic Church started using March 21 as the official date of the
equinox. In the western church Easter is always celebrated on the first Sunday following the
first full moon, after the spring equinox. That means Easter can occur anywhere between
March 22 and April 25. There are tables on pages 882 - 885 in the Book of Common Prayer
used to determine the date of Easter.
This date of Easter also determines other key feast days on our calendar such as Ash
Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, the Feast of the Ascension and the Feast of
Pentecost.
By 1924 every government world-wide accepted the Gregorian calendar as its official
calendar. However, the Eastern Orthodox churches in those remaining countries did
not. Since there is a variation in the two calendars, occasionally Easter is celebrated on
different days. They have often landed a month apart.
In the past decade there have been high-level conversations between the Vatican, The
Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Russian
Orthodox Church, the Worldwide Lutheran Federation and the Anglican Communion to
come to an agreement on a common date for Easter. At the end of the day the talks have as
much to do about the relationships between all these bodies as it does about the actual
calculations.
In the meantime we echo Jesus’ prayer that someday we all may be one as He and the Father
are one.
Probably more than you wanted to know.
Sincerely,
The Dean
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prayer in times of illness,
surgery, death, or whatever
cause via e-mail or phone call.
If you would like to be added
to the list, contact the parish
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[email protected])
with your name, telephone
number, and e-mail address,
and state whether you prefer to
receive requests by phone
(from Walter Barnes) or email.
The Milwaukee Children’s Choir Partners with Motown Legends,
The Four Tops, for Special Milwaukee Performance
The Milwaukee Children’s Choir, Wisconsin’s premier, audition-based youth
ensemble, announced a special partnership with the legendary Motown music
band and quartet, The Four Tops. The live concert will take place on
Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 pm at The Pabst Theater in Milwaukee
(144 E. Wells Street).
In this performance, The Milwaukee Children’s Choir will present their
classically trained voices combined with the Motown sound that The Four Tops
helped to shape and define. “Milwaukee Children's Choir is thrilled to welcome
the Four Tops to our community. This will be the first performance of its kind
for the Children's Choir. As artistic director, I am thrilled to be able to help
launch the Children's Choir in a new direction by creating this major concert
experience for our students. Furthermore, I am ecstatic to invite Milwaukee
school children to hear and see the Four Tops perform in a private performance
free of charge. The children will be able to ask questions and hear this amazing
group of musicians perform,” said Milwaukee Children’s Choir conductor,
Marco Antonio Melendez.
The four Milwaukee schools that will be attending this concert free of charge
include ALBA, Burbank, Bethune and Fernwood Montessori.
The Four Tops is an American music band that made its debut in 1954. They
are said to be pioneers in the creation of the recognized Motown sound. The
group spent years singing jazz, soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary and
even hard rock. Their first Motown success, “Baby I Need Your Loving” in
1964, made them stars. By 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the
Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Today, they
continue to be a hit in concert. Some of their biggest, most successful hits
include songs of the likes of “Reach Out, I’ll Be There” and “I Can Not Help
Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),” both of which reached the top position on
the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the time of their release.
“We are honored to take the stage with such a legendary group of singers,” said
Melendez. “Milwaukee Children's Choir choristers are trained to sing in a
variety of musical styles. Blending together the youthful sounds of our Choir
with the ever beloved harmonic sororities of the Four Tops will undoubtedly
leave audiences wanting more."
Ticket prices start at $49.95 and are available for purchase online or at the Pabst
Theater Box office.
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Cathedral Project Update
In the fall of 2016 the Chapter, Cathedral Corporation, the Bishop and the Dean began a collaborative effort to closely
examine the mission and ministry of the cathedral. This work is being done in partnership with the Episcopal Church
Foundation (ECF). The group is looking at the role of the cathedral in the past, what the present ministries are, and looking
ahead into the near future. The group will be speaking with members of the parish, diocesan entities and community groups
to see how All Saints Cathedral can best serve its constituents.
The role of the cathedral is more complex than a conventional parish. In addition to being home to a congregation, it also
serves as the mother church of the diocese, the home to the Bishop of Milwaukee and it also has a role in the life of the wider
community.
The cathedral is a focal point for the diocese during Christmas, Holy Week and Easter, as well as being the venue for
ordinations and regional confirmations. It also functions as a gathering place for the community for events such as the prayer
service in the wake of the shootings in Orlando.
The project has three phases:
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Discern ways for the cathedral to be more central to the life of the diocese and the community.
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Look at the programs and physical plant needs to provide for future ministries.
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Develop a financial strategy to accomplish them.
Letters will go out to the parish in February inviting the input of our members. The group will solicit input from various
ministries and committees. It will also be meeting with local community groups and institutions to assess how the cathedral
might be of service to the wider community.
Please watch for more information and keep the leadership of the cathedral in your prayers as they undertake this important
work.
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Singles Ministry Thanksgiving Day Dinner
On Thanksgiving Day, ten All Saints' parishioners and their family members came
together and shared our first Thanksgiving Day Dinner in the Guild Hall, which
was sponsored by the Singles Ministry. Although each person signed up to bring a
dish, everyone brought much more food, so we had a veritable feast.
We all congregated in the kitchen having wine and appetizers before the meal. Then
the food was brought out, and we had so much that everyone took generous
leftovers home. We had seven pies to enjoy, even though there were only four on
the sign-up sheet! The Dean donated a 22-pound turkey. When I arrived early to
put the turkey in the oven, I must admit that I freaked out when I saw the size of it! But it roasted
perfectly and John Keene had the honor of carving it for us.
The idea for this was generated over a year ago. When I realized that there were a lot of singles at All
Saints' who might have nowhere to go for the holiday, I proposed the idea to the Dean who was quite
enthusiastic about it. It turned out to be such a success that it is hoped to be an All Saints' tradition
in years to come. A good time was had by all, and we were blessed to have each other to celebrate
with.
~Melissa Bratkovich
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Baby, It’s Cold in the Cathedral
There weren't exactly penguins in the pews, but when Dean Kevin Carroll walked into the Cathedral narthex Sunday morning
in time for the 8 am Eucharist, it wasn't the usual early morning chill. It was COLD.
It was January 8, a very cold day and somewhere around 20 degrees outside. But downtown buildings use city-generated steam
and should be toasty warm. In our church, the steam passes through that scary old monster in the basement, then is condensed
through various valves and registers into the church itself, the offices and the guild hall. (The monster is actually a former coalburning boiler sitting on its dirt floor between the two basement wings.)
On Sunday January 8 about half the registers in the nave were idle. The day before, Sexton John Semon had noticed the building
was a bit cold. On Sunday morning it was 35 degrees. It was the day of the Epiphany pageant and the church was near-freezing.
But we Episcopalians are a determined bunch, not to be deterred by Wisconsin's tricks. By service time, the Guild Hall had
become a sanctuary; the serving table became an altar holding Bread and Wine - food for the soul before food for the body.
Instead of a High Altar, windows looked out on the apartment building behind - and just incidentally our glorious, damaged
Tiffany window.
The children had to forego using their painted stage set and had missed their planned rehearsal, but presented the message of
Epiphany clearly. The choir and the old, untuned piano at the back led hymns, while Canon Kucharski worried about the effects
of the cold on the organ pipes.
The Dean said later, "Everyone seemed to have had a good time."
~Patricia Nakamura
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On Sunday, January 29, the Annual meeting of All Saints’
Cathedral
was held following a single service at 9:30 a.m.
The meeting was called to order by The Very Rev. Kevin Carroll, 21st
Dean and Rector of All Saints’ Cathedral, with the Litany for
Thanksgiving Prayer.
The minutes of the Annual Meeting for the year ending December 31,
2015 were adopted with one correction.
Gary Kampe, Junior Warden and Chairman of the Finance Committee,
presented the financial report for the year ending 2016 and the 2017
budget as approved by the Chapter.
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Fiscal year 2016 ended well. The parish posted a net operating income of $15,241.00, well above the $11,118.00 projected for
the year. Total expenses for 2016 was held down and came in well under budget.
The 2017 budget approved by the Chapter projects a small surplus. Gary said he also expected a few more last minute pledges
to come in. The budget basically held expenses to the 2016 level. Gary also gave thanks for a successful pledge campaign this
year. The pledged income was up and the budget included a surplus. He also noted that the budget included a $6000 contingency
line item. Also, because of market conditions, the Cathedral Corporation would not be able to make a contribution to the parish
budget this year.
Senior Warden Suzanne Cornell thanked all of the volunteers who do so much for their ongoing efforts at many levels
throughout the year. She also expressed her desire to run as Senior Warden for a third and final term so she could “remain in
touch with what is going on.” Dean Kevin Carroll thanked Sue for her dedication and service.
The Dean expressed his excitement and optimism about the direction and future of the life of All Saints’ as a Cathedral, a Parish
and a Diocese. He referred to the ongoing Cathedral Project and the dedication and commitment that the participants in the
project have put forth thus far. The project is looking at the mission and ministry of the cathedral, both in terms of the cathedral
congregation and also in terms of connecting with the life of the community.
The Dean spoke about the rich history of the Cathedral in relation to the neighborhood and Wisconsin and how things have
changed over time. He explained that the Cathedral project is important for the life of the Cathedral and our relevance as we
move forward into the future. The Dean also thanked out-going members of the Chapter: Marco Melendez, Liz Raasch, Chris
Reynolds and John Keene.
Fred Kaems spoke on the role and obligations of the Cathedral Corporation. He informed the congregation on how the
corporation was founded and its purpose in supporting the Cathedral. The Corporation holds title to the land and the
buildings. It also manages the endowment funds. The interest from these funds pay for expenses such as insurance, utilities
and maintenance for the building, infrastructure and physical plant. In 2016 the copper gutters
were replaced.
Lyn Morander spoke about the recent expansion of the Columbarium and the upcoming Pet
Columbarium project in the garden under the Dean’s office window.
Sue Cornell was unanimously elected to another term as Senior Warden. Gary Kampe was
unanimously elected to another term as Junior Warden. Larry Jaskulski and Cynthia Leigh were
both elected to three-year terms on the Chapter. Mary Hinderliter was elected to a one-year
term. Due to a last minute resignation, there is still one seat to fill. Jon Prill, Matt Pamperin,
Mary Hinderliter and Robert Clarke were elected to serve as deputies to the Diocesan
Convention. Jane Carroll and Patricia Nakamura were elected to serve as alternates.
The Dean ended the meeting by presenting the Fred Wieman Lifetime Service Award to Mariana
Keene and Lois Wirth.
The meeting was adjourned with a closing blessing by Dean Kevin Carroll.
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SAINTLY READERS PLAN AN INTERESTING YEAR
The Saintly Readers, All Saints’ women’s book group, will be delving into a very diverse selection of books in 2017. The group
meets at 10 am in the Conference Room on the third Saturday of each month (except December when there is no meeting),
although the April meeting this year falls on the fourth Saturday because of Holy Saturday. Here is the schedule for the upcoming
months along with comments from amazon.com:
February 18: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery; moderator Chris Reynolds; hostess Sue Cornell. “Emma
Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than
two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, sixty-seven-year-old great-grandmother had
walked 800 miles along the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail.”
March 18: The Great Reckoning by Louise Penny; moderator Carol Ketter; hostess Cynthia Leigh. This is the latest of Louise
Penny’s Inspector Gamache series: “When an intricate old map is found stuffed into the walls of the bistro in Three Pines, it at
first seems no more than a curiosity. But the closer the villagers look, the stranger it becomes. Given to Armand Gamache as a
gift the first day of his new job, the map eventually leads him to shattering secrets.”
April 22: A Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman; moderator Miriam Stauff; hostess Pat Nakamura. “The Marriage of
Opposites is a beautifully atmospheric work of historical fiction set in the 19th century on the tropical island of St. Thomas
where the reader learns about the life of Rachel Pomie, who later becomes known as the mother of the famous painter Camille
Pissarro, the father of Impressionism. Hoffman shines in her exceptional account of Rachel’s life from childhood through her
adulthood, from a young girl dreaming of Paris, to an arranged marriage, through widowhood, and finding true love in
Frédérick.”
May 20: Miss Jane by Brad Watson; moderator Robin Coffman; hostess Miriam Stauff. “Astonishing prose brings to life a
forgotten woman and a lost world in a strange and bittersweet Southern pastoral. Drawing on the story of his own great-aunt,
Watson explores the life of Miss Jane Chisolm, born in rural, early-twentieth-century Mississippi with a genital birth defect that
would stand in the way of the central "uses" for a woman in that time and place: sex and marriage. From the highly erotic world
of nature around her to the hard tactile labor of farm life, from the country doctor who befriends her to the boy who loved but
was forced to leave her, Miss Jane Chisolm and her world are anything but barren.”
June 17: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen; moderator Melissa Bratkovich; hostess Chris Reynolds. “A
hilarious and moving memoir about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis.
Written with wry humor and huge personality—and tackling faith, love, family, and aging—Mennonite in a Little Black Dress is
an immensely moving memoir of healing, certain to touch anyone who has ever had to look homeward in order to move ahead.
The book list is posted on the bulletin board outside of the Library.
The group welcomes new readers. Come and join us – even if you haven’t read the book.
~Miriam Stauff
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Committee Chair Meeting – Tuesday February 21 at 6:30 in the Guild Hall
It has been at least two years since the chairs of all the assorted committees here at the Cathedral have met as a group. The
Wardens, Dean and Chapter have set a goal of improving communication within the congregation. Hopefully this meeting will
give a clearer picture of mission and membership of all the committees at work, making our spiritual home such a special place.
Membership in some committees has dwindled, so we are planning a Time and Talent Fair in the future to advertise what work
each group does and hopefully get some new members to join. This event will be discussed at the meeting. Every committee
or group should plan on having the Chair or a representative attend the meeting. Coffee, tea and dessert will be served. Please
talk to the Dean or Sue if you have any questions about the meeting or who should attend.
~Suzanne Cornell, Senior Warden
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Sunday March 5th Evensong 4 pm
Our annual Evensong with the Chapel Choir of Nashotah House will take place on March 5th at 4 pm. Those attending will
have the opportunity to hear yet another accomplished organist, Mr. David Demirbilek, our seminarian, who will take part in
the organ prelude at 3:30 pm. This Evensong is the first of many events in celebration of the 175th anniversary of Nashotah
House and its association with the Diocese of Milwaukee. Faculty and students will attend and join in singing “The Seminary
Hymn” at the end of the service. A festive reception will follow.
~Canon Kucharski
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LENTEN SERIES: BACH’S PASSION ORATORIOS
TUESDAY EVENINGS
Please join us on Tuesdays evenings during Lent for worship, fellowship and enlightening
instruction. Please note the change to Tuesday evenings.
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Westberg, Professor of Moral and Ethical Theology at Nashotah House Theological
Seminary present a series on the Passiontide music of J.S. Bach.
Each week’s lesson will delve into background and analysis of the biblical narratives which provide the
framework for Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and St. John Passion oratorios.
The evenings begin with Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm. A potluck supper is at 6:00 pm. The program
from 6:45 to 8:00 pm. All portions of the evening are open to the public. Please bring a dish to share.
Tuesday, March 7
Tuesday, March 14
Tuesday, March 21
Tuesday, March 28
Tuesday, April 4
The Passion in drama before Bach
Theology and Music in the time of Bach
Bach’s St. John’s Passion
St. Matthew’s Passion (Part 1)
St. Matthew’s Passion (Part 2)
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Parish Dinner – Saturday March 18
Last year we held a “Spaghetti for Heart” dinner and raised money for a defibrillator. It was so much fun, the fundraising
committee decided to plan another parish dinner on Saturday, March 18. Details like price, menu and theme are still to be
worked out, so watch for announcements in the bulletin about planning and eventually ticket sales.
This event is organized by the fundraising committee, but a separate planning committee just for this dinner will be
formed. Anyone interested in adding their ideas should come to the planning meeting after the 10 am service on Sunday,
February 26. Although the money raised will go towards the 2017 budget, the real purpose of the dinner is to give all a reason
to socialize together, get out and celebrate the coming of spring. Mark your calendars to save the date.
To add another note about the defibrillator, David Reber’s lodge is giving us the additional funds to get the device and
training. Those details are still in the works. If you are interested in the training, please talk to the Dean.
~Suzanne Cornell
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Voices of Eterna & Milwaukee Youth Chorale
Announces New Concert Performance - Musica Sacra II: Requiem
Saturday, March 25, 2017
The Voices of Eterna, Wisconsin’s premier treble choir, and Milwaukee Youth Chorale
proudly announce a new Spring performance, Musica Sacra II: Requiem, taking place
on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the School Sisters of St. Francis – St. Joseph’s
Chapel located at 1515 South Layton Blvd. in Milwaukee.
A continuation of Musica Sacra I that was performed in October, the Voices of Eterna and the Milwaukee Youth Chorale will
join together to present Musica Sacra II or “Sacred Music." The performance will feature Giovanni Battista Pergolesi's Stabat
Mater, one of the most well-known choral sequence hymns for treble voices, and English composer John Rutter's
"Requiem." This Lententide performance of the Stabat Mater, a 13th Century hymn to Mary which portrays her suffering during
the crucifixion of Jesus, and Requiem, or "Mass of the Dead," will be accompanied by orchestra and conducted by Marco Antonio
Melendez, artistic director of Voices of Eterna and Milwaukee Youth Chorale.
“This is a stunning set of music during the very special season of Lent,” said conductor Marco
Antonio Melendez. “This music is widely performed, yet it has still stood the test of time and
we look forward to re-introducing the emotional and traditional music to our audience.”
Tickets for Musica Sacra II can be purchased at www.VoicesofEterna.com. Seating is
sectioned into premium and general with prices ranging from $9 (for students) - $25 (for
premium adult seating). Premium seating is a closer section to the stage and a general ticket
is for surrounding sections. Special ticket prices are also available for seniors aged 65+. For
more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.VoicesofEterna.com or call 414221-7040.
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Sunday May 7th Scholarship Fundraiser at 3 pm
This year our fundraiser program promises to be particularly unique. Choral scholars will be featured in a contemporary
adaptation of a liturgical drama composed by our Canon Precentor for this occasion, “The Sepulcher – A Liturgical Easter Play”.
The simple dialogue below was originally sung between cantor and choir before the gospel on Easter Sunday. In English
Benedictine monasteries, members of the monastic choir began to take on the roles of the Three Marys and the Angel, resulting
in a dramatization of the resurrection account.
Angel: Quem quaeritis, O Christicolae?
Three Marys: Jesum Nazarenum crucifixum.
Angel: Non est hic; surrecit, sicut praedixerat.
Three Marys: Alleluia!
Whom do you seek, O followers of Christ?
The crucified, Jesus of Nazareth.
He is not here; he is risen as he foretold.
Expanded and increasingly elaborate adaptations of this text appeared in England and on the continent from the 10th through
the 15th century. Many of the continental versions include non-biblical scenes and texts. Manuscripts for the Benedictine and
Maastricht versions contain instructions (rubrics) for the texts, scenes, vesture, and movement, all meticulously detailed in
Latin.
As a student attending the RSCM (Royal School of Church Music) in 1984, I had the pleasure of seeing the Benedictine version
performed in Winchester Cathedral as part of the Southern Cathedrals Festival; it was a magnificent performance. Sitting in a
darkened cathedral as old as the play itself, and with the entire play sung in Latin to simple plainsong, one felt as if one had
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traveled back to the Medieval period. The Easter Play (Visitatio Sepulchri)
continues to be periodically presented in all its ancient splendor.
The version I assembled draws its structure from two Medieval sources: the
10th century Benedictine Regularis Concordia and a 12th century Dutch
(Maastricht) adaptation. The scenes, characters, and liturgical symbolism have
been carefully retained. What makes it contemporary? The texts have been
translated into English by Choral Scholar Margot Armbruster. Apart from two
ancient chants, all music is newly composed for the English texts. The pipe
organ is used to its full potential. Women will sing the roles of the Three Marys.
Plan on joining us for this very special event. Our cathedral may not be as old
or as big as Winchester, but it will be a beautiful setting for what I hope will be
a moving celebration of the resurrection and another successful fundraiser.
Choral Services at the
Cathedral
~Canon Kucharski
10:00 a.m. Sung Eucharist
every Sunday through June 4,
2017
Wednesday, March 1st 7:00 p.m.
Choral Eucharist for Ash
Wednesday
Sunday, March 5th
4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong for Lent
I, with Organ Prelude 3:30 p.m.
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The Cathedral Choir and the Chapel
Choir of Nashotah House Seminary
Maundy Thursday, April 13th
7:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist
Good Friday, April 14th 12:30 p.m.
Good Friday Liturgy
Sunday, May 7th 3:00 p.m.
Choral Scholarship Fund Raiser
Concert
Best of Eterna
Thursday, May 5th 7:00 p.m. Choral
Eucharist for Ascension Day
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Lenten Schedule
Ash Wednesday, March 1
12:30
Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
7:00
Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion, with the Cathedral Choir
Palm Sunday, April 9
8:00 am
Palm Sunday Liturgy- said service
10:00 am
Palm Sunday Liturgy and procession, with the Cathedral Choir
Maundy Thursday, April 13
7:00 pm
Maundy Thursday Liturgy with the Cathedral Choir
Good Friday, April 14
12:30 pm
Solemn Liturgy with the Cathedral Choir
4:00 pm
Service for the young and young at heart
Holy Saturday, April 15
9:00 am
Liturgy for Holy Saturday
The Great Vigil of Easter, April 15
7:00 pm
Lighting of the new fire and Vigil Liturgy
Easter Sunday, April 16
8:00 am
Holy Communion with hymns
10:00 am
Holy Communion with the Cathedral Choir
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1st Quarter Outreach Project
Haiti Project - Sanitation Needs
The outreach committee has chosen a sanitation project in Jeannette, Haiti as it’s 1st Quarter
project.
The Haiti Project is working with a local engineer and local
laborers to design and build/remodel the sanitation facilities
at the school. The pre-school students will have their own
bathroom and the primary and upper school students will have a redesigned sanitation area.
Our goal is to help the Haiti project towards their goal of raising $3000 to complete the
project. See photo’s and an info board in the Guild Hall. Please make contribution checks
out to ASC and put Outreach Project in the memo line.
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Virginia Cameron and ASC Nursery
Virginia Cameron has a comfy rocking chair, toys to play with, dolls to cuddle. She has a bright, colorful room. She has a lovely
crib/playpen that had been donated to the rummage sale. "I was really happy for the baby bed. We needed it!" Then. Now
all she lacks are the kids!
Fifteen years ago Suzanne Talmage and Arlene Luchsinger convinced Virginia to come to the Cathedral and care for the children
while their parents attended Mass. They met at the Women's Club where Virginia was checking coats. She's also worked in food
service and in home health care.
The childcare space has moved around the building a bit. From its present home in the volunteers' room it migrated for a time
to the south end of the Guild Hall.
You won't really hear the accent, but Virginia lived for 3 years in Dothan, Alabama. She's attended a Methodist church "for the
kids." She lives within walking distance from the Cathedral, and she does sometimes walk to work - though not in this weather.
Virginia's involved in music is as a guitarist - the guitar was a gift from her son Ray - and as a
singer she is with the choral group Ethnitricity.
At times the "nursery" has had as many as 15 children, from a few weeks’ age to 12 years
old. Now many parents want their children to attend services with them. This is a good thing,
of course. And often the kids come by to visit after the service. But sometimes, Ms. Virginia
would love to have a roomful of kids again!
~Patricia Nakamura
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Indigent Burial Ministry
No one should be buried alone.
This was Mother Debra Trakel’s explanation for the Indigent Burial Ministry, which she began in 2004 as
rector of St James’ Church on Wisconsin Avenue. Many who die without family or church are buried by the
county without ritual or prayer. But now Jill Littlefield, who has taken charge of the ministry, receives a call
from the Peace of Mind Funeral Home. She immediately e-mails her 85-plus volunteers and, usually with very
short notice, anywhere from two to 20 people come to one of two Southside cemeteries to take part in a brief
prayer service. Usually Deacon Ned Howe officiates with text from the Book of Common Prayer’s burial rite
for the Consecration of the Grave and Committal. Someone lays a rose on the casket before it is lowered into the
grave. Cemetery workers stand by quietly for the 10 minutes of prayer.
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Volunteers come from St. James’, All Saints’ Cathedral, Trinity Wauwatosa, St. Boniface Mequon and
sometimes Gesu Church; some are from no church.
This year Jill reports 4 women and 12 men, ages 50 to 85, have been remembered. Occasionally the
deceased is a child; the little white casket is heartrending. A plaque in St. James’ lists all, sometimes with
no information. Very rarely, a family member has been present.
More volunteers are always needed. Somehow, the “tender and loving ministry” is not depressing.
Another person has not been alone.
“Rest eternal grant to ___, O Lord. And let light perpetual shine upon ___.”
~Patricia Nakamura
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SHERMAN PARK ACTION NETWORK (SPAN)
Common Ground Update
The Sherman Park Action Network (SPAN) meets monthly and work has been concentrated in two projects: improvement of
the Center Street Corridor and Washington High School outdoor athletic facilities. Blocks in crisis have been identified and
neighborhood groups are at work. Conversations with the owner of one café, where late hour noise and neighborhood parking
issues have been problems, have been helpful. The former long-vacant synagogue at 5324 W Center has been purchased by
Invisible Reality Ministries. This and St. Catherine’s put two solid Common Ground member organizations at the ends of the
area of primary focus. Meetings have centered on the condition of individual buildings (vacant and otherwise), safety issues,
parking and the types of new businesses needed in the area. Some examples suggested are: children’s thrift shop, restaurant,
coffee shop. We would welcome suggestions from parish members who live in Sherman Park.
Some discussions are taking place with potential business investors who are interested in the area.
A subgroup has been working on the athletic needs of Washington High School. Major potential donors who are particularly
interested in or are graduates of Washington High School have been identified and other relevant people in the school system
and community have been involved.
Milwaukee Rising reports that 80 houses have now been rehabbed and there are some vacant for sale. All are in beautiful
condition with new kitchens, furnaces etc.. The homes need to be owner occupied for at least 5 years.
If you are interested in participating in these efforts, do come to the monthly meetings and contribute your ideas and energy. For
further information, see Ana Branderhorst, Mike McElwee or myself.
~Mariana Keene
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Thank You
Book Sale funds for Newala
Dear Neil
Naamini hujambo. ( In faith I think you are well)
You ask us to use 500 dollars for children food, so we choose one
school for children with different health problem and we bought
different things for them like flour for ugali, beans, juice, biscuits,
cooking oil, rice, sugar.
Sr Debora CMM
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Please note that the albino lad is receiving suntan lotion as a prescription from the hospital... as
well as a big brimmed hat.
~Neil Radtke
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Adult Formation – Spring 2017
Sunday, February 26
Theology in Modern Anglican Life:
A continuing series highlighting the lives of contemporary
theological figures based on his book, The Anglican
Imagination: Portraits and Sketches of Modern Anglican
Theologians
Sunday, April 2
“The Sacrifice of the Word: The Use of the Epistle to the
Hebrews in the Roman Canon”
This is the working title of the doctoral dissertation of the
Rev. Matthew Olver, a priest assistant here at All Saints’.
Father Olver will discuss his work.
The Rev. Dr. Robert Slocum
Priest Associate, All Saints’ Cathedral, Milwaukee
St. Catherine’s College, St. Catherine, KY
Adjunct Professor of graduate level
Philosophy & Religious Study
The Rev. Matthew Olver,
Associate Professor of Liturgics at Nashotah House Theological
Seminary
Ph.D. Candidate, Marquette University
Sunday, March 5
The Psalms
Why the Psalms are central to the Daily Offices and the
Holy Eucharist from a historical and liturgical perspective—
including how we use plainsong and Anglican chant during
our services.
Mr. Joseph Kucharski,
Canon Precentor of the Diocese of Milwaukee
Director Music, All Saints’ Cathedral
Professor of Church Music (Retired), Nashotah House Theological
Seminary
Sunday March 12 and Sunday March 19
The Cathedral Project is a joint initiative of the Bishop of
Milwaukee, the Dean of All Saints’ Cathedral, the Cathedral
Chapter and the Cathedral Corporation. This project is
examining current and potential the mission and ministry of
All Saints’ as it relates to the Diocese of Milwaukee and to
the Greater Milwaukee communities.
You are invited to join members of the Chapter and
Corporation as they solicit input as to the current experience
here at All Saints’ and any ideas people have as the Cathedral
mover forward into its next 150 years.
Sunday, March 26
Theology in Modern Anglican Life:
A continuing series highlighting the lives of contemporary
theological figures based on his book, The Anglican
Imagination: Portraits and Sketches of Modern Anglican
Theologians
The Rev. Dr. Robert Slocum
Priest Associate, All Saints’ Cathedral, Milwaukee
St. Catherine’s College, St. Catherine, KY
Adjunct Professor of graduate level
Philosophy & Religious Study
Sunday April 9 – Palm Sunday
No Adult Ed.
Sunday, April 16 – Easter Sunday
No Adult Ed.
Sunday, April 23
An Ecumenical Experience in Rome
Christopher Wells will speak about his experience while
attending lectures and worship to mark the 50th Anniversary
of the Anglican Center last fall.
Christopher Wells, Ph.D. Theology-Notre Dame
Executive Director of the Living Church
Sunday, April 30
Theology in Modern Anglican Life:
A continuing series highlighting the lives of contemporary
theological figures based on his book, The Anglican
Imagination: Portraits and Sketches of Modern Anglican
Theologians
The Rev. Dr. Robert Slocum
Priest Associate, All Saints’ Cathedral, Milwaukee
St. Catherine’s College, St. Catherine, KY
Adjunct Professor of graduate level
Philosophy & Religious Study
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).
MARCH
Fr. Tom Ackerman (Ordination to the Dioconate)
1
Walter Chitwood
29
Sallie Pettit, Allan Iding
2
Patricia Gensemer
4
Alec Kopitzke
5
Anne Iding
6
Molly Morgan, Bob Duket
8
Elizabeth Soden
10
Sarah Richardson
11
Elizabeth Bradley, Matthew Pamperin
12
Samuel Waring
MAY
14
Carol Ketter , Nicholas Waring
2
Elizabeth Raasch, Amy Hudson
16
Lee Klugiewicz, Fr. Fred Himmerich (Ordination
to the Diaconate 1962)
3
Nathan Davila
17
Marshall Pepper
18
Jack Kallman, Larry Wheelock
22
Marco Melendez
25
Walter Matthys
29
Hal & Mary Hinderliter (wedding)
4
William Wirth
5
Solomon Rader
6
Mary Kaems, Barbara Klauber, Hal Hinderliter,
Maurice Shirley
Ana Branderhorst, David & Polly Reber (wedding)
7
David Seitz
30
Gabrielle Tesfaye
9
Joseph Davila
31
Joe Nelson
10
Bill Lau
11
Lorraine Masline
14
John Keene, Haven Braderhorst
15
Bruce Bauer, Dean Kevin Carroll
APRIL
1
3
Gary Kampe
Martin Geffen
4
Daniel Tesfaye, Audrey Thomas
6
Marcia Brooks
17
Jennifer Taylor
7
Jeffrey Erdmann
20
Mary Anderson
9
Nola Callen, Henri Carignan
12
Joseph Kucharski, Charles Carignan
21
Roger Stephens
14
Dan Rosin
26
Ned Turner
17
Cathy Zibart
28
Harrison Taylor Jr, Julie Hermanny
29
Pat Shirley, Shirley LaFleur
Lois & William Wirth (wedding)
18
Connie Matzat
22
Mike McElwee, Katherine Morgan
30
David Herrmann
Pat & Bob Nakamura (wedding)
31
Dick Bradley
28
Pat Nakamura, Jeff Waring
All Saints’ Cathedral
The Episcopal Diocese of Milwaukee
818 E. Juneau Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414.271.7719
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