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March 1, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings!
 Two weeks ago, at our Annual Meeting, we elected six new vestry members: Sally Smith, David Rickert, Tom Robbins, Kelly Boutwell, Chris Sanft, and Loren Weatherly. I am grateful for everybody who put their name forward for consideration. The vestry has important responsibilities, one of which is to ensure we have the capacity to carry out our ministry. The vestry is responsible for making sure we have the necessary funds, fiscal management, policies as well as an attractive and functional facility. The vestry also helps me in shaping the vision and future of the Cathedral. An important part of their leadership is their prayer life. Each vestry member has a section of the congregation to hold in prayer every week. While there is a lot of work involved, it is also a great deal of fun and can be very fulfilling. The vestry spent last weekend at our annual vestry retreat at the Mercy Center in Auburn building community and planning for the coming year. The vestry selected David Rickert to be the Junior Warden and Adriana Echandia to be the chaplain. At the Annual Meeting, I appointed Kirk Bone to be the Senior Warden. Please hold these congregational leaders in your prayers. Brian
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Readings
March 4, 2012
Lent 2
The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker |
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Donation Opportunity
A mother from the Jed Smith community is working on her GED and needs a bicycle to go to and from Fremont Adult school during the week. We are looking for a used bike that she could ride to school on.
Please let Nancy Tennyson (tennyson@trinitycathedral.org or 916-446-2513) know if you can help with a bike. Thank you.
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
St. John's Shelter Dinners
We thank all who volunteered to cook and serve dinner at St. John's Shelter last Saturday. So many volunteers showed up that some had to be turned away. Please let Rev. Anne know if you can serve March 24 or April 28 and we'll give preference to those who didn't get to serve in February. What a wonderful "problem" to have--too many volunteers for the kitchen space available! Thanks to our Trinity adult leaders, Liz Weir and Jeff Greene, for always being there every fourth Saturday evening to guide us in this important ministry.
 Coming March 11th: FREE EYF PIZZA and MOVIE NIGHT from 5-8 p.m.
Students in grades 6-12th are invited to join us in Classroom C (enter through the door facing the alley) on Sunday, March 11th, from 5 to 8 p.m., for FREE pizza, popcorn, fruit and veggies while we watch a film. Let Rev. Anne know if you can come so we'll have enough food for everyone. You are welcome to bring a snack to share, too, but it's not necessary. Just bring yourself! We will need two adults to hand out with us that evening.
Junior High Sunday School Class Room Change in Lent
The Junior HIgh Sunday School class will meet upstairs in the Conference Room during Lent from 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. We need to clean up the room and clear out by 10:55 to make room for the Journey With Jesus meeting in that room that begins at 11 a.m. Thanks to all our Jr. High teachers and aides: Shawn Adams, Celia Hall, Rebecca Petrella, Rachel Henne, John Tennyson and Jean Gifford for your support, faith and flexibility.
Thanks from Rev. Anne
Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support after my father (95) fell and broke his femur and hip last Friday. Please continue to pray for Harold Dryden as he recovers in a skilled nursing facility in Woodland, and for my mother, June, (88), as she copes with missing him. This very dear couple will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary next month, God willing. I regret that I had to cancel our EYF Ski Trip to care for my mother, and I thank everyone for your kind understanding. |
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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NEED YOUR HOUSE CLEANED?
Regular weekly cleaning, that special occasion or for Spring cleaning...
Call Trinity parishioner
Dee Cary
at 916.387.5471
- Licensed
- References Upon Request
- Reliable and Dependable
- Reasonable Rates
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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.
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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.] |
 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 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. Rev. Anne McKeever, 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.
Rev. Anne McKeever, 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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Lenten Opportunities
Click here for a printable booklet of Lenten opportunities at the Cathedral.
- Candlelight Compline -- Every Monday at 7:30pm
- Stations of the Cross -- Every Friday at 7:30pm
Visit our  Facebook page for Daily Lenten Reflections. |
| Choral Evensong for Lent
Thursday, March 1 at 6:00pm
Please join the Cathedral Choir for our next service of Choral Evensong. For the season of Lent, the music takes on a quieter, more solemn tone. Included will be the beautiful "fauxbourdon" setting of the evening canticles by Thomas Morley. The verses alternate between plainsong (sometimes called "Gregorian" chant, and Morley's lovely harmonized verses. Also included will be music by Thomas Tallis and John E. West. Please join us for a time to sing away the busy-ness of the day, with a beautiful, meditative service.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Lenten Series
Evening Worship at 5:45 - Community Dinner at 6:15
Film Series on the Environment - Assembly Area
Presented by T.R.E.E.
TONIGHT: Crude - Indigenous Ecuadorians struggle to make oil companies pay for Amazon degradation.
All are welcome-No charge-Post-Film Discussion
March 8: Tapped - Look behind the scenes at the bottled water industry.
St. Benedict's Toolbox for Lent - Conference Room
Presented by Rev. Anne McKeever
Trinity parishioners who have taken a previous TNAC St. Ben's class or attended Trinity's Practical Tools Women's Retreat are invited to join us for this six-week "graduate" level look at the Rev. Dr. Jane Tomaine's book, St. Benedict's Toolbox. Please bring your toolbox handcrafted by our own saint, Harry Katzakian. We'll discuss new ways to use our existing tools and add some new tools to make Lent 2012 special.
Early Church History, Doctrine and Creeds - Room A
Presented by Dean Brian Baker
Lenten Gospel Readings and Reflections in Small Groups - Room C
Meet with a small group once a week to read and discuss the upcoming Gospel readings during Lent. Explore your understanding of the stories and share your own connections to them. Learn from each other how these Gospel stories can enrich our Lenten journeys.
Thursday Night Group: 7-8:30pm, led by Canon Lynell Walker and Randy Knutson, MDiv.
Contact Rev. Anne atamckeever@wavecable.comif you would like to join or start a group.
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Baptism at the 9:00am Service |
 Wafers for Lent?
Changing to wafers can call us to simplify life during this season of Lent, just as the veiling of the crosses and the simplicity of the floral arrangements give a sense of sense of reflection. |
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 Trinity Library
The library is open Sunday. This is the month for St. Patrick. Look for books on the saints-for adults or children. |
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Journey with Jesus
This Sunday at 9:00 - 10:15am or 11:15am - 12:30pm
in the Conference Room
BIBLE STUDY...a good Lenten practice. Why not start this Sunday? We are focusing on the Gospel of Mark. This Sunday we will focus on the story that comes right after Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am." Peter gives a good answer but, as is clear in our passage, he doesn't "get it." Do we? Mark's Gospel gives us a good example of how to journey through Lent. Come and see how it may give you some insights for your Lenten journey 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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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
This Sunday the group will tour the Cathedral.
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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Come and See: Meet the Historical Jesus
Sunday at 10:15am in Room A
Led by George (Bud) Swank
So you think you know about Jesus' life? You'll be surprised by this study series based on the book Jesus, A Revolutionary Biography by John Dominic Crossan. Expect fresh ideas and lively discussion.
March 4: A Kingdom of Nobodies - No one expected this. |
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30/40's & Beyond
Meets in ROOM D at 10:15am
This Sunday we will continue our Lenten discussion based on the church's daily devotional. Copies of this devotional can be found in the church narthex, at the Welcome Center or at our group. |
 Empty BowlsA River City Food Bank Fundraiser
March 5 and 6
Empty Bowls, to be held at the Sacramento Convention Center on Monday evening, March 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Tuesday, March 6, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., will raise funds for River City Food Bank, a non-profit that serves anyone in need in Sacramento by providing them with emergency food and/or housing assistance. River City is the food bank that burned down in October 2010. The evening event is $60 per ticket, while the luncheon is just $30 per ticket. You will get the chance to pick out a handmade bowl made by students and artists from throughout the region. Both events feature a choice of soups, and the evening event also includes hors d'oeuvres and wine. It's a simple concept and a simple meal with an important message: many bowls are going empty. Tickets usually sell quickly, so don't wait too long! Tickets are available online at http://www.rivercityfoodbank.org/empty-bowls/ or you can buy them at the Cathedral Bookshop at 2620 Capitol Avenue, or the Avid Reader at the Tower, 1600 Broadway. |
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The Seventh Tri-Annual Diocesan Acolyte Festival
Saturday, March 10 from 9:30 to 3:00 pm
Closing Eucharist at 1:30pm
We are inviting all acolytes in the diocese to attend. Please see our web site ( www.trinitycathedral.org) to get more information and the registration form. Also anyone who would like to attend the closing service at 1:30 is welcome. We will have the Grand Procession of Acolytes, a presentation of acolyte medals by Bishop Beisner and a closing Eucharist. |
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Benefit Organ Concert
Sunday, March 11 at 4:00pm in the Cathedral
The Trinity Cathedral Music series is pleased to announce an addition to the 2011-2012 season, on Sunday, March 11th at 4:00 pm, with an organ concert by Trinity Cathedral's own David Link.
You are invited join us for an afternoon of organ music to benefit the NorCal AIDS Cycle 2012. The program will feature organ favorites such as the "Toccata and Fugue in d minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach, "Adagio in g minor" by Tomaso Albinoni, "Promenade" by Modest Mussorgsky, and much more, played on Trinity Cathedral's pipe organ.
The suggested donation of $10 benefits the NorCal AIDS Cycle, a 330 mile/four day bike ride to raise money for HIV/AIDS related service agencies in Northern California.
David Link has been Canon for Music/organist & choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for twenty-seven years. He studied with Dr Peter Hurford and Christopher Herrick at the Royal School of Church Music in England, and his time at the Cathedral has included five choir tours of Great Britain, the building of a diverse music program which is nationally recognized for its excellence.
Come and share an afternoon of great music and support a great cause!
For more information about music at Trinity Cathedral visit:
www.trinitycathedral.org/music.shtml
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 Come and See
With Lenten Theme of an invitation to connect and "try on" a new opportunity within our Trinity Community, I invite you to participate in Family Promise Week- March 18-25. The week happens to fall during the 6 weeks of Lent and there are many opportunities to "try on" this wonderful and rewarding ministry. You can help me create a pleasant and safe space for our families, prepare an evening meal, hostess an evening playing and communicating with the families, or even spend the night one evening. Yes, there are lots of opportunities to make a new connection. We are especially in need of hostessing-so think about helping in this way! I can assure you that the families do appreciate any time you can give. I invite you to "come and see"- you will not be disappointed I guarantee!! I am available for any and all questions you might have.
Blessings, Lyle Gramling, coordinator of Family Promise
lylegramling@comcast.net or 916-752-4376 |
| Foyer Groups
Sign up for Foyer Groups, our once a month dinner/fellowship groups, which start up again in April. The group is open to all and they change every 6 months. We have great fun and pot luck changing houses every month. Feel free to call Suzanne Armer, 383-8857, Lyle Gramling, 481-5031, or Carolyn Conrad, 359-3016. Sign-ups are at the Welcome Center. |
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Seeking Young Adults Seeking Confirmation
Begins April 15
Young adults aged 15-22 are invited to join the next path toward Confirmation by Bishop Beisner on May 26. Contact is Rev. Anne (amckeever@wavecable.com). |
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Congratulations to...
... McKenna Louise McKetty who was just accepted to Harvard University for graduate school in Landscape Architecture. McKenna graduated from UC Berkeley in June 2011. She is one of our own having grown up at Trinity. She was an acolyte, member of the youth group and a Children's Chapel minister. She played soccer for all four year at UC Berkeley. We are all so happy for her. |
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California Council of Churches
Speaker at Trinity Cathedral
Monday, March 5 at 7:00pm
Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF) founder, Mikey Weinstein and his family have been the most courageous of people taking this on.
Our military academies, bases both here and abroad, our highest ranking officials have been held captive in too many instances to a very narrow view of Christianity. Cadets and soldiers have been ordered to attend extremist presentations, and troops have been commandeered to raise money for activities that lie outside their own faith values. Overseas, MRFF has intervened to remove Bible verses from weapon gun sights the presence of which led to grave concerns that the US would be seen as waging Holy War on Muslim nations and people.
For their commitment to religious freedom for all people, the Weinstein family has lived under siege - they had a swastika carved next to their front door, guns fired into the back of the house, and Mikey and his family receive constant death threats. Yet they continue to speak for all of us, our loved ones in the military, and for prohibiting official favoritism of one narrow view of faith over all others.
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 Healthy Recipes from the Health Ministry Team...
FRUIT COBBLER (8 servings)
FILLING:
6 cups total mixed fruit such as peaches, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of salt
TOPPING:
1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup buttermilk
6 Tbsp trans fat free margarine
½ teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a baking dish. Set aside. In a bowl, mix the filling gently and distribute evenly into baking dish. Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl. Mix the egg, buttermilk, margarine and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and stir. Spoon the topping over the filling leaving spaces for the juice to bubble up. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Check at 30 minutes to make sure not getting overdone.
NUTR INFO per serving: 277 calories, 46 g carbs, 5 grams protein, 9 gm fat
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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