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February 9, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Every Thursday night a group of people, members and non-members, gather in the kitchen to prepare dinner. Different crews take shifts so people won't get burned out. They prepare dinner for anybody who wants to come. Most of the guests are homeless folks, but those eating also include the cooks, people coming to Thursday night classes or those who just attended the Thursday evening service. Last week I sat with a guy who wasn't homeless, he has an apartment. He just doesn't have enough money for food. It has been happening long enough now that there is a sense of normalcy. People know one another. Comfortable conversation is easier. Folks pitch in after dinner putting up tables and chairs. They know how to help and are often eager to do so.
Last Thursday the crew received a thank-you note from one of the guests addressed to the "Trinity Cathedral Thursday eve. kitchen staff." It read, "On behalf of all of us who you so tirelessly feed, hug, encourage & inspire, week after week . . . Thursday after Thursday, etc. . . We Thank You So Much!!" I saw it because it was promptly put on the refrigerator in the kitchen. I know the kitchen crew does not do this ministry for the gratitude, but it know they appreciated the card. For me the note was a symbol of the "family" that is being created on Thursday nights. If you haven't been, I encourage you to show up some Thursday. If you are shy like me, you can sit and eat quietly. You don't have to carry a conversation. Or if you like, you could simply ask, "how was your day?" You may be blessed by the response you hear.
Brian
[Correction to the Dean's Letter of last week: We will NOT have the Lenten Faire again this Sunday.]
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Readings
February 12, 2012
Sixth Sunday after
the Epiphany
The Preacher is
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Notes from Nancy...
The Jed Smith Community: It came to our attention at Christmas time that many families in the Jed Smith community do not have money for paper goods and soap and detergent. Many of the moms asked for toilet paper for Christmas. As one of your Lenten Take Ups, please pick a flower or two from the Family Ministries bulletin board in the Great Hall and bring the items you chose to church and put them in Nancy Tennyson's office sometime in Lent. We will distribute them to the families. The items include toilet paper, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, dishwashing detergent, diapers, and laundry detergent. These items are sure to help the families.
Be sure to get your ticket for the Shrove Tuesday Mardis Gras Pancake Supper tickets will be on sale in the Great Hall. We will also make and bury the Alleluia Banner that night.
The Family Service is next week at 9:00 in the Great Hall.
Save the date for a Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 12 at 2:00 pm. Tickets will be on sale in April.
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Seeking Young Adults Seeking Confirmation
Young adults aged 15-22 are invited to join one of two paths toward Confirmation by Bishop Beisner.
Path A, beginning February 19th, culminates in Confirmation at the Easter Vigil, April 7th.
Path B, beginning April 15th, culminates in Confirmation of May 26th.
Classes will be held upstairs in Classroom E from 10-11:30 a.m. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you want to explore the promises of our Baptismal Covenant in your own life. |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
EYF Gives Thanks
We are grateful to these folks who helped to cook and serve dinner at St. John's Shelter January 28th: Liz and Lawrence Weir, Jeff Greene, and Ethan Wu. We welcome volunteers to serve at our upcoming dinners on February 25th and March 24th. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you'd like to help prep and serve dinner from 4-6:30 p.m.
We thank these people for gathering to make 120 pizza for our Super Bowl Pizza fundraiser: Rebecca and Elliott Petrella, Gail and Alyssa Brown, Laura and Cody Hudson, Becky, Cindy and Bill Chisum, Dasha Clarke, Kailee and Lee Kenwright, Jean and Ali Gifford, Walton Dillon, Kelly Mieske and Gayle Monroe.
We are grateful to these saints for helping to sell and distribute the pizzas on Super Bowl Sunday: Kelly Mieske, James Urquhart and Ethan Wu.
EYF Dinner and Movie NightStudents in grades 6th-12th are invited to our FREE dinner and movie night on Sunday, February 12th, from 5-8:30. Please enter and exit through the door to Classroom C, facing the alley behind the Great Hall. We'll bake some of our own pizzas, pop lots of popcorn and watch the film "Dolphin's Tale." We need two parents to join in the fun. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com
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. |
IMPORTANT Notice:
Policy for Fundraising for Outside Organizations at Trinity Cathedral
Members who want to raise funds by selling items or soliciting donations for non-Trinity organizations (e.g. scouts, walkathons, etc.) are welcome to do so at a table set on the perimeter of the Great Hall.
- The table must not block entrances to classrooms, restrooms or the kitchen.
- Signs may be put on the table only.
- People participating in the fundraising should remain at the table and allow people to approach them, rather than circulating through the Great Hall soliciting contributions.
- Tables in front of the sets of double doors will be used for church activities only.
If you would like to use a table call Dana Chamness at 916- 446-2513 to reserve one. The custodians will try to have it set up for you on Sunday morning. |
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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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Do your Roses Need Pruning?
Joann Sprogis, a long time member of Trinity, has 26 years of experience pruning roses. Winter pruning improves spring blooms and minimizes disease problems. If you'd like your roses pruned give Joann a call at 916.736.2767.
 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
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 Women Who Love Too Much
Tuesday nights, 6:30 - 8:00pm
at Trinity Cathedral
Cost: $65 for four meetings.
This private, FUN, confidential support group is based on Robin Norwood's book Women Who Love Too Much. Each class meeting is a positive informational jumpstart about co-dependency and dysfunctional relationships with intimate partners, relatives, children, and co-workers. Receive valuable information about positive relationships, communications skills, and boundaries.
Facilitated by Nancy Kilgore, M.S., national author and presenter on women's issues. Cost of $65 for four meetings includes beneficial handouts, information, and chocolate. ONE FREE MEETING.
To reserve space or for more information, please call (916) 498-8494. To find out more about Nancy visit her website at www.thethrivingwoman.org |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1pm
In the Assembly Area
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 - 8:00pm
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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Trinity Cathedral Music Series Presents
The Sacramento Baroque Soloists
Friday, February 10 at 7:30 pm
The Sacramento Baroque Soloists will perform selections from the baroque chamber, the music delighting the ear with the intertwining sweetness of two violins, the lyrical expressiveness of Purcell songs, and the rich darkness of two cellos. The program will include trio sonatas by Corelli and Vivaldi, Uccellini's Bergamasca, "Sonnerie de Saint Genevieve" by Marais, songs of Purcell, and Cello Sonatas by Vivaldi and Barriere. Violinist, soprano, and leader Lisa Marie Lawson will be joined by violinist Marieke Furnee, cellists Michael Lawson and John Lutterman, and harpsichordist Ellen Deffner. Tickets: $25 general, $15 seniors & students, children ten and under free. Advance tickets are now available in the Cathedral Bookshop or they maybe purchased at the door. |
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Epiphany Series
Evening Worship at 5:45 - Community Dinner at 6:15
Classes at 7:00 - 8:30pm
Mark, My Words
 A Six Week Series on the Gospel of Mark
Morey Lloyd, M.Div., Facilitator
An Introduction to the Gospel of Mark
Good News, or rather, Euangelion, or else, Better Angels
February 9: Myth, Miracle & Magic in Mark
When Good Luck and the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune do not pull you through, there is always the faint hope of the morning after. The Good News from St. Mark is different. The deaf, dumb and blind find help and health and so can we, even in our blindness, our deafness and our dumbness. The healing power of Word and Wonder will be examined.
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 six-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.
February 9: Part II Continued - The Discipline of Love
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?
February 9: The Call to Mission |
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 The Smartest Guys in the Room
Friday, February 10, 7pm in the Assembly Area
Join us this Friday night for a full 110-minute viewing of the Enron movie: The Smartest Guys in the Room on the BIG SCREEN, with popcorn and cookies.
Childcare will be provided. |
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Trinity Men's Group Breakfast
Saturday, February 11 in the Great Hall at 9:00 a.m. |
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River City Food Bank Night With the Kings
Saturday, February 11, 7:00pm
at Power Pavilion
River City Food Bank supporters have a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the Sacramento Kings and make money for the food bank. We are set to go on the Saturday, February 11: Kings / Phoenix game.
Come join other RCFB supporters for an exciting night! The tickets are $44, face value $59, with no ticket fees. Lower level on the end / corner.
Click here for more information on other ways to get tickets.
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 Palm Crosses
There is a basket in the Narthex for collection of your prior years Palm Crosses. These will be burnt and used for Ash Wednesday. |
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 Cathedral Bookshop 40% Off Valentine's Sale
Sunday, February 12, 10:15-11.15am in the Great Hall
Remember those you love with jewelry, a card, books or other lovely gifts available through the Bookshop. Come and see and buy something wonderful for the loves in your life! |
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Journey with Jesus
This Sunday at 9:00 - 10:15am or 11:15am - 12:30pm
in the Conference Room
Why don't you plan on attending a Bible Study this Sunday morning? We are focusing on the Gospel of Mark. This week we will focus on another story of Jesus healing the sick. Jesus cures a leper. What does this passage mean to you. What does it mean for you? Is it Good News for you right here? Right now? We have been invited to journey with Jesus and his disciples, to listen, to see, to learn. Come along! Journey with Jesus is also for those who seek baptism, confirmation or formal reception into the Episcopal Church.
You have two different opportunities to discuss this passage: 9 AM and 11:15 AM. Both meet in the Conference Room. Both will focus on the same passage. For more information stop by the Conference Room or contact Jerry Paré (446-2513; jpare@trinitycathedral.org). |
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Practical Christianity
Meets at 10:15am in the Cathedral
This segment of Dean Baker's Practical Christianity class focuses on explaining our Sunday Worship. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
This Sunday the group will discuss Ministry Opportunities..
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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30/40's & Beyond
We are not meeting this week, but will join Dean Baker's series on Practical Christianity in the Cathedral. Next Sunday, February 19th - we will meet once again in the Conference Room and begin to look at our Lenten Daily Guide that we will be following for the Lenten season. |
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Thank You, Mèsi, Merci
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Photo by Lee Crawford |
Whether we say it in English, Creole or French, thank you to the many people who have pitched in to help rebuild Holy Trinity Cathedral in Haiti. Already many of the people sitting near you on Sunday have made their contribution toward our goal of $20 per worshiping member. If you've been meaning to join in, make your donation today. Just make a notation on the memo line of your check that you are supporting Haiti.
Many hands make light work, or as they say in Haiti, "Men anpil chay pa lou." And to all of you who have already lent a hand, Mèsi.
Rebuild the Church in Haiti is a national, grass-roots effort of the Episcopal Church to lift up one of our own dioceses after a year of crushing natural disasters. For more information contact me at dvandyke876@sbcglobal.net or go to http://www.trinitycathedral.org/pdfs/Haiti/FAQs.pdf
Merci,
Susan Van Dyke |
 Movie Night
Wednesday, February 15, 7pm - Conference Room
All are invited to join us for "Movie Night" at the Cathedral. Each session explores some provocative aspect of our faith and tradition. The videos are about 20 minutes long, followed by discussion. Contact Randie Strike for more information: randiestrike@gmail.com |
Annual Dinner and Meeting
Sunday February 19
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Annual Dinner... |
Dinner begins at 5:30pm. There are a few spaces available so sign up in the Great Hall and you'll be assigned a table.
The Annual Meeting begins at 7:00pm.
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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 Shrove Tuesday Dinner
Tuesday, February 21, 5:30pm -7:00pm
The Trinity Men's Group is hosting this dinner of traditional English pancakes and Mardi Gras Red Beans and Rice. Tickets are available: $5 each or $12 family. |
 TREE Tip
by Ann Rothschild
A Movie Invitation
TREE wishes you a holy and fulfilling Lent. One of the many offerings you can make during Lent is to attend the film series that TREE is putting on for Thursday Night at the Cathedral, starting on February 23rd.
It is important to be informed when caring for the environment, and these films will inform and inspire so that we can live more consciously on our glorious planet. They are an easy way to learn some facts and remember them too.
Our first film is The Last Mountain which is about a major source of our electricity: coal. Almost half of U.S. electricity comes from the burning of coal, and whole mountains in Appalachia are blasted in order to produce that coal. Local people are fighting for limits and regulations, since their water sources are poisoned and communities threatened, but large coal companies are rich and politically powerful. Come to see how this plays out--it is not all miserable--there are solutions! See the program posted on our bulletin board for synopses of the other films. |
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 Healthy Recipes from the Health Ministry Team...
RED PEPPER HUMMUS (8 servings)
INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium red bell pepper cut into ½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon tahini
1 fresh lime, juiced
DIRECTIONS
In a food processor or blender blend all ingredients until smooth
Contact Victoria Akins, MD, for more information on the Trinity Cathedral Health Ministry. |
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 The Sabeel Conference
March 16-17
First United Methodist Church
21st and J Streets, Sacramento
Join in this opportunity to hear from and meet with Christian, Muslim, Jewish and secular leaders, scholars and activists, about the situation in Palestine-Isreal including its historical context, efforts to end human rights abuses, visions for the future, and why a just resolution is so important for Americans.
The conference features international, national and regional presenters, and runs from noon on Friday to 6 pm on Saturday. The keynote will be delivered by Sabeel Founder, Rev. Naim Ateek and Palestinian Freedom Rider, Huwaida Arraf, and is open to the public. "A Child's View" is an exhibit of Gaza children's art work, and will be on display throughout the conference.
Susan Bush
Trinity's SOJUST Ministry
Click here for registration forms and to learn more about the conference. |
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