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March 8, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Kirk Bone,
Senior Warden |
I would like to welcome to the Vestry our new members elected at the Annual Meeting: Tom Robbins, David Rickert, Kelly Boutwell, Sally Smith, Loren Weatherly and Chris Sanft. These new members join current Vestry members Pat Hill, Mary Hustler, Susan Van Dyke, Adriana Echandia, Carolyn Conrad, George Henry, Burt Douglass and Laura Jestes.
The retreat was held at the Mercy Center in Auburn whose setting and environment encourage reflection and focus. The facility allows you to break away from the day to day hustle and bustle of everyday life. I encourage anyone needing a break to visit the Center for a couple of days-it's relatively inexpensive, convenient, the accommodations are comfortable and the food is excellent.
An important part of the Retreat is spiritual formation. The spiritual journey is always very personal. The highlight for me was our renewal of the Baptismal covenant. I want to thank Canon Lynell Walker, Susan Van Dyke and Laura Jestes for all their work and thought in making this part of the retreat special.
In addition to spiritual formation, the highlights of our time together were: the selection of a Junior Warden and Vestry Chaplain, a discussion of goals for the coming year and deliberation about two candidates for Holy Orders.
Please congratulate David Rickert and Adriana Echandia (from now on referred to as Axe) as Junior Warden and Vestry Chaplain. We are blessed to have such talented and committed people amongst us.
Our priorities for the coming year include developing a Planned Giving program and a wish list of improvements to our existing facilities. Both were mentioned in the Dean's address at the Annual Meeting. You will be hearing lots about both during the next year and I encourage you to participate in both activities.
An important responsibility of the Vestry is to deliberate about candidates for Holy Orders. At the retreat we discussed the candidacies of Virginia McNeely and Susan Van Dyke. Virginia is finishing up her journey and we hope she will join us as Deacon later this year; Susan is beginning her journey. Your prayers and support for both of them will be appreciated.
The week of the Annual Meeting and Vestry retreat reaffirmed to me the special nature of the community we have at Trinity Cathedral.
Kirk Bone
Senior Warden
kirkandgm@comcast.net |
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Readings
March 11, 2012
Lent 3
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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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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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
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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 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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 Daylight Savings Begins
Set your clocks FORWARD one hour this Saturday night. |
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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. |
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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.
All are welcome-No charge-Post-Film Discussion
TONIGHT: Tapped - Look behind the scenes at the bottled water industry.
March 15: Dirt! The Movie - A humorus look at soil, its value, degradation and rescue.
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 at amckeever@wavecable.com if you would like to join or start a group.
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The Seventh Tri-Annual Diocesan Acolyte Festival
Closing Eucharist on Saturday, March 10 at 1:30pm
All are inved to attend the Acolyte Festival closing service. We will have the Grand Procession of Acolytes, a presentation of acolyte medals by Bishop Beisner and a closing Eucharist. |
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Recognition of Newcomers
at the 11:15 Service |
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 Trinity Library
The library is open again this Sunday.
See books about the historical Jesus and the history of Christianity. Our library supports our classes. Also there are books for all ages of children.
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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 11: The Holiness of the Body - God comes through flesh in surprising ways. |
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Newcomers' Group
This Sunday the current group of Newcomers will be recognized at the 11:15 service.
Our next group begins next Sunday, March 18, at 10:15 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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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. |
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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 music by Stanford, Lang, Buxtehude, and Purcell, played on Trinity Cathedral's pipe organ.
The suggested donation of $10 is in support of 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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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Sunday, March 11: 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. |
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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 |
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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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TREE Tip
The Benefits of Solar Leasing, and
an Update on Fracking.
By Ann Rothschild
We recently got a quote from a company called Sungevity, offering to give a free evaluation of our house to see if leasing solar roof panels would be feasible. Unfortunately, tall trees shade our roof, so we don't qualify. But it seems like a good idea for others in less shaded neighborhoods. Go to www.sungevity.com/solar-lease. How super to be able to go solar without the cost of up-front installation and purchase. They promise it will lower your power bills. You will still get an electricity bill, but it will be smaller, and you will pay a monthly solar electric bill. Might be worth a try! If anyone decides to try this, can you let me know how it works?
One of the films TREE is showing during its Lenten Film Series is called Gasland (March 22nd)--about fracking. Fracking? That's hydraulic fracturing of under-earth rock by injecting water, sand and chemicals deep down, to literally fracture the rock and release natural gas. It is controversial because fracking has caused air pollution, contamination of ground and surface water, and the release of much methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
The energy companies refuse to divulge the chemicals they use. However, in August 2011, the Secretary of Energy's Advisory Board on Natural Gas issued a report calling for more oversight, regulation, and transparency, including disclosure of chemicals used. The report states, "Absent effective control, public opposition will grow, thus putting continued production at risk." Public opposition--that's you and I, people. We have power, and we must be informed and active in protecting our resources. Water--so basic and yet, do we know what goes into it? Has the call for regulation and better practices produced any results yet? Come to see the Lenten films shown by TREE to start your education.
Source: Solutions, Fall 2011, Environmental Defense Fund.
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Lent Retreat with Brother Mark at St. Francis Catholic Church: "Celebrating What's NEW This Holy Week"
Saturday, March 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm in the parish center- corner of 26th & K St. (across the street from the church).
The retreat day will focus on what might be NEW for us as Holy Week rolls 'round in 2012! We will use the Gospel of John. And you might want to bring a New Testament and a highlighter.
Prayer together, large group discussion, reflections, music, and time for silence.
And if you can afford a $10 donation, half will go to the Franciscan Friars and half to Sacramento Self Help Housing.
It is helpful if you can register: brothermark@att.net. |
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The Rev. James Straukamp
The Rev. James Straukamp died in peace Sunday evening March 4. A funeral service celebrating Fr. Jim's life will take place at St. Michael's Parish (2140 Mission Ave., Carmichael) on Sunday, March 18 at 2:00pm., a viewing will be held at St. Michael's from 1 to 1:50 pm. May his soul, and the soul of all the faithful departed, rest in peace. |
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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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