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January 12, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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On January 6 we had a lovely pageant marking the feast of the Epiphany. It was a short and beautiful service where we got to focus on the story of Jesus' birth one last time. We also got to sing beloved Christmas Carols one last time. The feast of the Epiphany marks the beginning of a season in which we focus on Christ's love becoming manifest in our lives. The invitation is for us to pay attention to God's light shining in the ordinary and extraordinary moments.
The feast of the Epiphany also marks a transition in our focus as a congregation. We move from the fullness of Christmas celebrations to the practical business of our Annual Meeting with the election of Vestry members and delegates to our diocesan convention. For me, the Annual Meeting is our opportunity to reflect on how we are doing, and where we are going, as a congregation. The meeting is preceded by a great dinner. People sit at tables hosted by various leaders of the congregation. Each table has its own theme set by the host. Some tables are simple, others are elaborate. It is quite fun. Our Annual Meeting will be February 19, with the dinner at 5:30 and the meeting at 7:00pm. Please watch for more information.
If you are interested in serving on the Vestry or as a convention delegate, please let me know.
Brian
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News Super Bowl Pizza Pre-Orders
Please order pizzas January 15, 22 and 29 in the Great Hall between Sunday services, to be picked up on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5. This is our major fundraiser to send Trinity young adults on our summer mission trip. We need parents to help take orders and receive checks and cash.
EYF Potluck and Movie Night January 15th from 5-8 pm:
Happy Birthday, Arnie Grape!  Students in grades 6-12 are invited to bring fruit, veggies, chips or salad to our dinner beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 15th in the Great Hall. Cheese pizza, popcorn and birthday cake will be provided. Come help us celebrate the birthday of film character Arnie Grape as we view the 1993 film, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, starring the very young Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis. The film, rated PG-13 and running 128 minutes, is a beautiful story of family loyalty and love. We need two adults to help supervise, so please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you want to join in the fun.
Super Bowl Pizza Making: Saturday, February 4th, from 9 to Noon
Please help us to assemble a whole lotta pizzas in the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 4th. We'll bake a few of our creations to share for lunch. We need parents there to help.
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2011 Ski Trip |
EYF Ski Trip March 2-4
For just $110 per person you can enjoy two night's lodging at Camp Noel Porter, four meals and snacks. Kelly Mieske, teacher of our senior Sunday School, and her husband, Sam, an experienced ski instructor, will be joining us. Please pray for snow. Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you'd like to reserve a space. We'll need parents to drive and to stay with us, too. |
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Readings
January 12, 2012
Second Sunday after
the Epiphany
The Preacher is
The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker |
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Cathedral Bookshop
Any Book - Anytime - Anywhere
If we don't have the book you are looking for, just ask. We can order just about any book and have it shipped to you - especially if time is important. The book will be shipped from one of our distributor's four warehouses directly to you. This usually takes one-to-two days depending on what time of day the order is placed. We can also ship gifts to family or friends. Just call us!
Regular store hours are:
Tuesday-Thursday:11:00am - 5:00pm
Fridays, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Closed Saturdays and
Mondays
Contact us:
Phone: 916-442-9194
Email: Bookshop3@gmail.com
Website: trinitycathedral.org/bookshop/
We look forward to seeing you in the bookshop! |
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Ride Needed
If you live in the 95823, 95828 or 95758 zip code and would be willing to drive a south area couple to the 9:00am service once a month or more often, please contact Jackie McGrath (712-6561). |
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YARD WORKER AVAILABLE
One of our custodians, Thomas Bush, who helps everyone on Sunday mornings, is looking for work in providing yard services. This would include raking and removal of leaves, trimming shrubs, sweeping walks and patios, pressure washing and other tasks as you agree upon. Contact Thomas at 308-8007 or at trinity@trinitycathedral.org
[Publication of an ad in the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral e-News does not imply Trinity Cathedral Church's endorsement of the product or service advertised. Trinity Cathedral Church is not responsible for any claims made in an ad.] |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1pm
In the Assembly Area
New Series: Uppity Women of the Bible
Uppity Women of the Bible is a four volume DVD-based series featuring Hebrew Bible professor Dr. Lisa Wolfe. Combining careful scholarship with humor and fresh insights, Dr. Wolfe presents just what your group needs for lively, thoughtful discussion of Ruth, The Song of Songs, Esther and Judith. This series is designed for adult study, each session ending with discussion questions so that participants can understand, debate, and explore the issues raised by the stories of these often misunderstood Biblical women.
Drop-ins are always welcome. Canon Walker, Facilitator |
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Creative Writing Class
Thursdays at 4:30pm
Join us on Thursday afternoons for a Creative Writing Class. Come join others as together we paint with words, texture, plot, and emotion. Come discover the joyful play of working with language. The class guidelines are that all write, all may/may not share what they have written, and all must keep confident that which is shared in the class. Each afternoon is a unit in itself. Drop-in participants are always welcome.
Canon Walker, Facilitator |
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 Centering Prayer
Every Tuesday evening, 6-7pm in the East Transept of the Cathedral
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplation that helps to quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.Come. Learn to just be...in the midst of God's love. All are welcome.
Centering Prayer |
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The Labyrinth
Third Friday of each month in the
Trinity Cathedral
Great Hall
6:00 - 9:00pm.
Join together for a peaceful, quiet evening of prayer and meditation. Walking the labyrinth may provide clarity, vision, focus, healing, discernment, peace, or spiritual insight. It is a spiritual tool and there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. Newcomers are welcomed and encouraged to come! |
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Only We Can Build the Church
Why Rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral in Haiti?
In times of trouble, people turn to the church. Within days of the earthquake in Haiti, people flocked to parishes and Episcopal schools for food, water, and a safe place to stay. Bishop Duracin and his priests passed out tents and clothing to a crowd that grew to 3,000 before temporary housing could be found.
In Haiti, many of the services people associate with the government-education, medical care-are provided by the Episcopal Church. Imagine the difficulty of leading nearly 100,000 faithful during a crisis without functioning headquarters.
There is governmental and NGO aid available to help rebuild housing, clinics, and schools, but only we can rebuild the Episcopal Church. In a country with a per capita income of $480, the Haitian people are giving sweat equity to this project, in some cases literally clearing the rubble by hand.
Click the link below for answers to some frequently asked questions:
http://www.trinitycathedral.org/pdfs/Haiti/FAQs.pdf
Be a leader and put your check for $20 (or $40) in the plate this Sunday.
With thanks,
Susan Van Dyke
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 School Board to Honor Trinity Cathedral
Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 pm
Exciting news for Trinity Cathedral! Through efforts of the staff at Jed Smith Elementary School, Trinity Cathedral will be honored by the Sacramento City Unified School District Board at their meeting on Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 pm. Many of you have worked very hard to help improve the lives of children in the Jed Smith community. I would love it if all of you could come to this event. There are so many volunteers who have worked many hours and many years to help with the Jed Smith students. I would like to have a great showing at this meeting.
The School Board meets at the Serna Center, 5935 47th Ave. off Highway 99, near Stockton Blvd.
Please plan to come. Let me know if you would like to car pool. We will meet in behind the Cathedral on Trinity Cathedral Lane at 5:45pm and car pool to the Serna Center.
Thank you for all of your efforts to help the students at Jed Smith.
Blessings,
Nancy Tennyson
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Epiphany Series
Evening Worship at 5:45 - Community Dinner at 6:15
Classes begin TONIGHT, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Mark, My Words
 A Six Week Series on the Gospel of Mark
Morey Lloyd, M.Div., Facilitator
Knowing that we have a purpose is one thing, knowing what that mission is, is another!
January 12: Why do we have Gospels?
St. Benedict's Toolbox By The Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine
 The Rev. Anne McKeever, Facilitator
How can the teachings of a sixth century monk guide our lives today? Join us in a five-week series of meetings as we read and discuss a spiritual repair manual, subtitled The Nuts and Bolts of Everyday Benedictine Living.
Exploring the Road Less Traveled By M. Scott Peck
 Libby Kovacs, PhD, Facilitator
Scott Peck invites us to travel toward spiritual growth. Join me in developing the structure and process that will support and encourage us along the way as we travel through the challenging experiences of life, love, and our relationship with God.
January 12: Part I - Life is Difficult: Avoiding Pain; Delaying Gratification
Welcome to the Episcopal Church!
 Canon Grant Carey and Canon Lynell Walker, Facilitator
This six week series will take us on a journey that explores the rich history of our Anglican tradition. Where did we come from? What events shaped our liturgical life? What makes The Episcopal Church in the USA unique within the Anglican Communion?
January 12: Ancient and Medieval Foundations |
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Journey with Jesus
NEW DAY & TIMES TO SERVE YOU BETTER
Starting TODAY! 9:00-10:15am or 11:15am - 12:30pm
Jesus said, "Come follow me!" And the Philip said to Nathaniel, "Come, see for yourself!" (see John 1: 43-46)
How do you hear Jesus" call? How do you invite others to come and see?Today's Gospel readingis a story of God, through Jesus, calling us to follow him and a story of response to that call. Our discussion will explore this lesson with a primary focus on how it speaks to each of the participants. Come! Join our Sunday morning BIBLE STUDY today at either 9 AM or 11:15 AM in the Conference Room to learn more. These meetings are also for those who seek baptism, confirmation or formal reception into the Episcopal Church. Come! See for yourself! Or contact Jerry Paré (446-2513; jpare@trinitycathedral.org) for more information. |
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Newcomers' Group
The current group will be recognized at the 7:30 and 11:15 services this coming Sunday.
Our next group begins next Sunday, January 22, in Room C.
New to Trinity Cathedral? We hope you can be a part of this Newcomers' Group. The sessions allow you to connect with others and learn more about offerings for you here at Trinity Cathedral. Come and learn about life at the Cathedral and opportunities for ministry. Contact Randi Strike: randiestrike@gmail.com. |
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Family Service at 9:00am in the Great Hall.
Newcomers will be recognized at the 7:30 and 11:15am services. |
30/40's & Beyond
Meets at 10:15am
in the Conference Room
We hope you'll join us this Sunday as we continue our faith discussion during the Epiphany Season facilitated by Sonya Schumacher and Peggy Lochman. We will be viewing portions of the movie Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room and talking about how our faith plays a part in our daily decisions. A Faith-based guide with scripture readings has been developed for this discussion. |
Diocesan Choir Festival Choral Evensong
Saturday, January 21, 4:00pm
Our twenty-sixth Annual Festival welcomes Mr. Robert Simpson, Canon for Music at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, and Artistic Director of the Houston Chamber Choir. The diocesan choirs will rehearse all morning and afternoon, and conclude with a Festival Choral Evensong, to include music by Peter Aston, Stephen Paulus, and John E. West. Freewill offering. |
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A Fellowship Tea
Saturday, January 28 at 2:00pm
 Do you have a favorite tea cup and saucer? Do you have a fun hat in your closet? If the answer is yes, hurry and get your ticket for the Fellowship Tea Party, then come and share the story of how they came to you.
If you don't have a tea cup there is still time to borrow one or make a thrift store visit. There will still be a story to share.
We will have yummy teas to sip and tasty treats to eat while you spend some time having fun and fellowship. Tickets cost $5.00 and need to be purchased by Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Remember: Hats and gloves, encouraged.
Tickets will be on sale in the Great Hall on Sundays or contact Linda Greene or Nancy Tennyson.
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Candlemas Light Bearer |
Choral Evensong and Candlemas Procession
Thursday, February 2, 6:00pm
Celebrated since the fourth century, the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord, commemorates the journey of Jesus family to the temple, forty days after his birth, according to Jewish custom. St Luke recounts their encounter with the elderly Simeon, who tells Mary and Joseph that their son is the "light to lighten the gentiles, and glory of his people Israel." For hundreds of years, a candle-lit procession symbolizing that "light" became a part of the celebration, and the feast has come to be known in many places as "Candlemas."
On Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00 pm, the Trinity Cathedral Choir will sing our monthly service of Choral Evensong, preceded by a Candlemas procession from the Cathedral courtyard. The service will include music by John Stainer and Peter Aston, and will conclude with the stunning anthem "The Lamb" by English composer John Tavener.
Please join us for this beautiful and unique service! |
Annual Dinner and Annual Meeting
This year's annual dinner is Sunday February 19 at 5:30PM. More information to follow. This is followed by the Annual Meeting at 7:00PM.
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Annual Dinner... |
The annual meeting is where the budget for 2012 is presented, the Dean gives a "State of the Cathedral" presentation, we elect new vestry members and delegates to the diocesan convention, and...DEAN'S AWARDS are presented. Put both events on your calendar now!
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...followed by the Annual Meeting |
Nomination forms for vestry members and convention delegates are available on line (do link) and at the Welcome Center. If you want to nominate someone, please consult with that person first. Thank you! |
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Trinity Cathedral Choristers
Sing at St. Paul's I want to send extend my gratitude to Kami Davis, Director, Trinity Cathedral Choristers and all attending parents for enriching our worship at St. Paul's this past Sunday [January 8]. Their angelic voices filled the air and their presence provided a wonderful sense of joy and praise to the gathered congregation. We know it is a production to take fifteen children on the road but it was greatly appreciated. We look forward to a return visit!
With gratitude,
Canon Lynell Walker+ |
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 Congratulations to...
...Karen Hustler, who has qualified for the State Special Olympic Bowling Tournament in Anaheim on May 12. Way to go, Karen!
We'll let you know how she does! |
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Trinity's "ADVENTure in Giving"
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Sorting food at River City Food Bank |
I want to extend my gratitude to the generosity of the people of Trinity Cathedral for their support in our annual "ADVENTure in
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Caroling at Sutter Oaks. |
Giving" campaign this past December. During the four Sundays of Advent. members and friends of the Cathedral participated in events that included caroling at Sutter Oaks Rehabilitation Center, sorting 1,100 lbs. of food for River City Food Bank, wrapping Christmas gifts for Jed Smith families and Greening the Cathedral. Our Advent ingathering on Sunday mornings brought in 60 sets of sweat shirts, sweat pants, and sets of long-underwear for WEAVE (Women Escaping a Violent Environment). We also took in 70 pairs of children's underwear and socks for Jed Smith School, 65 sleeping bags and blankets, and 50lbs of hygiene products for distribution to those in need in our local community.
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Gifts for the adopted families. |
Thank you all for your support and generosity,
Canon Lynell Walker +
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Wrapping gifts for the adopted families. |
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