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March 22, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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 Dear (Contact First Name),
Communications is always a challenge in a large congregation. This e-news is probably our best means of communicating and I am grateful that you have subscribed. Kirk Bone, our senior warden, has committed to write an article after each monthly vestry meeting so people can be kept abreast of the decisions that are made. His review of Tuesday's meeting is included in this newsletter.
There are two other things I would like to mention. First, we have raised over $6,500 to help rebuild the Cathedral in Haiti. Our contribution will be joined with the gifts of the other 70 congregations in the diocese and then joined with gifts from many other diocese. It will be great to see the cathedral and school rebuilt, and know we helped make it possible. I am grateful for the work of Susan Van Dyke on this project.
Second, I have chosen to amend our guidelines for hosting homeless people at Trinity. We will no longer be able to accommodate overnight guests who have dogs. We are also asking that when we host Safe Ground, that the guests remain in the Great Hall. Having homeless guests and dogs hanging out in the courtyard had become chaotic. In a few weeks, we should have more lights installed in the courtyard and solarium so it will be easier for people to walk to events when it is dark.
If you have any concerns about our ministries at Trinity Cathedral, please let me know.
Brian Baker
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/
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Readings
March 25, 2012
Lent 5
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship
Need Service Hours?
We need lots of young adults to help with a number of upcoming events at Trinity. Come for the fun of it and/or come to earn credit for required community service for your school.
Rev. Anne will cheerfully sign required paperwork to document your hours of service. Contact me at amckeever@wavecable.com for more information and contact people.
Upcoming Service Opportunities:
Saturday, March 31: Help clean up inside and outside the Cathedral from 9 a.m. to noon and possibly beyond.
Thursday, April 5: Decorate/Set-up for Children's Stations of the Cross: 9 a.m. to noon. Rehearsal for Children's Stations of the Cross at 4 p.m.
Friday, April 6: Children's Stations of the Cross at 2 p.m. Be in the cast or help the younger children
Saturday, April 7: Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon. Help with set-up, serving and clean-up.
Easter Sunday, April 8: Easter Brunch: Help with set-up, serving and clean-up. 8 a.m. to noon.
Bishop's Conference Youth Event: Renewing Our Relationships!
April 27/28 at Trinity Cathedral. Click here to learn more! |
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Notes from Nancy...
Be sure to put these dates on your calendar:
Friday, April 6 at 2:00 pm - Stations of the Cross for Children - Trinity youth will be presenting the Stations of the Cross for Children on Good Friday. This is an interactive service that follows Jesus path to the Cross on Good Friday. There are activities, music and prayers along the path. All children, youth and their families are invited. The service coincides with the last hour of the Good Friday Meditations in the Cathedral.
We are collecting wrapped candy to put in Easter eggs for the Eggstravaganza.
Please bring your candy donations to Nancy Tennyson's office by April 1. The 30/40 Group will be stuffing the eggs that day. Thank you.
Be sure to sign up for the Eggstravaganza on Saturday, April 7 at 10:00 am. We will have games, crafts and egg dying before we begin the Big Hunt. Be sure to bring a basket and time for lots of fun. Sign up sheet has colored eggs on the clip board at the Welcome Center.
Also on April 7 at 9:00am the Trinity Men's Group will be cooking up a great pancake breakfast for hungry bunnies! There will be spring pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. So plan to come a little early to the Eggstravaganza for a yummy breakfast and a great morning. $5.00 per person, children $3.00.
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 Safely Home
The Cathedral Bookshop is currently placing a beautiful framed art print up for sale. The piece, Safely Home, by Ron DiCianni, is a remarkable and beautiful depiction of a man meeting his Savior at last. Full of symbolism and beauty, you'll want to see this piece and place a bid!
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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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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 - first meeting is free.
This private, FUN, confidential support group is based on Robin Norwood's book Women Who Love Too Much.
Facilitated by Nancy Kilgore, M.S., national author and presenter on women's issues.
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. |
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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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March Vestry Meeting
The March Vestry meeting spent time on three subjects:
1. Spiritual Formation
2. Cathedral Finances
3. Consideration of Candidates for Holy Orders
Before we discuss those matters, the Vestry appointed Liz Magill as Clerk. Liz is a skilled scribe and we all should appreciate her outstanding work. Liz's capabilities enable the Vestry to approve the minutes at the end of each meeting which allows for their timely distribution to the Congregation. The approved minutes are posted on the bulletin board in the hallway between the Great Hall and the Book Store.
Spiritual Formation
We began our meeting with Bible study. Adriana, our chaplain, is responsible for leading the discussion. Participation is always robust and thought provoking. Bible study always reminds me of our real purpose in attending Trinity Cathedral.
Finances
We adopted a resolution which transferred approximately $73,000 from what I will call various "rainy day" funds to eliminate the deficit from 2011. The resolution will be posted with the minutes. This deficit was expected and your Vestry had planned for it; while we are only two months into the current year, 2012 should be a better year for the parish. Your Vestry is very mindful of the parish's finances and reviews them at each meeting. The Vestry relies on the work of the Finance Committee for this decision. Please thank Susan Wilson, your Treasurer, and the Finance Committee for their hard work.
Candidates for Holy Orders
We completed our discussions about two Candidates for Holy Orders. The Vestry's practice is take two meetings for this important matter. Your Vestry is a stop along the path for candidates and is an important responsibility of the Vestry. We make recommendations at the beginning of the process, as we did with Susan Van Dyke who is seeking ordination to the priesthood, and at the end of the process, as we did with Virginia McNeely who is seeking ordination to the diacionate. After careful and thoughtful deliberation, we recommended that both candidates move forward in their journey. In these deliberations, the Vestry relies on the work of Congregational Committee on Ministry (CCOM) which is headed by Tom Pace. Please thank them for their outstanding work. Your prayers and support for Susan and Virginia will be appreciated.
The March meeting again reminded me of the special place that is Trinity Cathedral. While the Vestry dealt with two important matters-the budget and Candidates for Holy Orders-our decisions would not have been possible without the hard, virtually anonymous work of the Finance Committee and the CCOM. I encourage you to get involved and participate.
Kirk Bone, Senior Warden
Click here for minutes of the meeting. |
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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: Gasland - Hydraulic fracturing of the earth for natural gas extraction.
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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 Palm Cross Making
Sunday, March 25th
Come and join us in the Great Hall to help make Palm Crosses for Palm Sunday. There will Palm fronds, instructions, and help. Make just one, or make a few. |
 Journey with Jesus
THIS SUNDAY
9:00-10:15 am
Conference Room
"Sir, we wish to see Jesus." (from today's Gospel - John 12: 21)
BIBLE STUDY this Sunday!. Don't we all wish to see Jesus; to see him more clearly; to see hime more nearly, day by day? How do we do that? Do our lenten practices help us as we move toward the new vision of Easter? Come to the Bible study! Take time to explore how this passage applies to you. These meetings are also for those who seek baptism, confirmation or formal reception into the Episcopal Church. Just stop by or contact Jerry Paré (446-2513; jpare@trinitycathedral.org) for more information. |
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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 25: The Race to the Tomb - Clues to authority. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
The group will view and discuss the video "Welcome to the Episcopal Church".
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. A Big THANKS to Sonya
Schumacher for facilitating the group. |
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Cathedral Clean-up Day
Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 am
 Join in the Cathedral spring cleaning just in time for Easter. Let's make our Cathedral sparkle when we step from darkness to New Light & Life! We need people to clean in the Cathedral, power wash the Solarium and patio, weed, wash windows, dust,...the list goes on. Many hands will make short work. If you are in HIGH SCHOOL, this is a great opportunity to grab some service hours! Our custodians work hard but can't do it all. We need you! And...lunch is provided. Contact Dana Chamness (dlchamness@gmail.com; 446-2513) for more details or to suggest projects.
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Group Photo
 On Palm Sunday, April 1, after the 9:00 service we will be taking a picture of the congregation for the time capsule that is going in the original cornerstone of Trinity Pro Cathedral.
We are asking everyone who would like to be a part of the photo be on the steps in front of the Cathedral by 10:15am on Palm Sunday for a group portrait. We are taking this opportunity to take a photo when Bishop Beisner will be with us. This cornerstone project is sponsored by the Trinity Cathedral Men's Group. |
AT LONG LAST!!
Integrity of Northern California
Soup Supper and Informational Meeting
Sunday, April 1, 2012, 5:00 pm
 Featured will be a showing of "Bullied: A Student, a School and a Case that Made History," an inspiring story of a young gay man, Jamie Nabozny, who took a stand and won against the relentless bullying he experienced in school. We'll also hear from Integrity member Bill Simmons, a teacher in San Juan Unified School District, who has been spearheading a project to create an "It Gets Better" video for posting on-line.
This social and informational gathering at the home of Shireen Miles and Anita Williams will also give us time to share some exciting plans presently in the works and ask your input on the activities you'd like to see Integrity sponsor in the coming months.
All (we mean ALL!) are welcome!! Please RSVP by March 25 to shireenmiles@comcast.net or (916) 203-5595. Call if you have questions or need directions. |
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SEDER DINNER
Palm Sunday
April 1 at 5:00pm
This will be potluck, with the kitchen available
You can check on line for Seder recipes!!!!!
Contact Yolanda Ashford (916-613-9159)
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Easter Vigil
This year Easter Vigil falls on Saturday April 7th, it is always a festive time that features baptisms, confirmations and rededications. Hospitality at Trinity is the ministry of every member and the hospitality ministry team will again depend on finger food and desserts contributed by our members for the reception following services.
Please bring your food contributions to the Great Hall before services begin at 7:30 p.m. We need hosts to arrive by 6:30 pm to set up and plate the food. We need another group of hosts to remain a few minutes following the reception to clean up the area. Services normally run two hours so clean up should begin around 9:30 pm. Many hands make work light so the more volunteers the easier the tasks.
We anticipate your response will be generous and loving as in the past and we thank you in advance for your participation. |
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Local Organizing Committee Listening Campaign
We plan to launch a large listening campaign with a goal to find an issue that is of concern to the majority of our church community and than work to make that change. We need interested people who would be willing to come to a training session on April 10 and than make a commitment to talk to 5 people for the next 5 weeks. We have worked hard to plan and organize our campaign and have included input and support from clergy and the Vestry. If you enjoy spending 30 to 40 minutes talking to someone regarding what is on their minds and hearts, we encourage you to come and join us. We plan to have completed our campaign by the end of May and than report back to the congregation with the results.
Training date, time and location: Tuesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT) Office, 2510 J St. Suite 200
If you are interested contact Sally Smith, 930-9564 sally1369@comcast.net or Allie Swan 599-7614, allie@sacact.org
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Health Resurrection starting on Easter!
 Your Health Ministry would like to help you get a fresh start at fitness by asking you to pledge 50 miles of walking, running, biking, or swimming in the 50 days from Easter to Pentecost.
 Sounds like a lot? Only one mile a day, or seven miles a week! There will be a sign up board in the Great Hall by Sunday, March 25th.
Starting the Sunday after Easter [April 15], the  Health Ministry will be offering walks every Sunday to help you meet your goal-these will take place after the 9:00 service. Sign up for fun and fellowship as we celebrate the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost with 50 miles of fitness! |
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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). |
Life Planning Workshop
Tuesday, April 17, 9:00am to 12:00pm
at Trinity Cathedral
This will be a lively and life-giving workshop that will help you plan your end-of-life wishes. Only your thoughtful planning will make this time easier for the ones you love.
This workshop will touch on pertinent topics such as organizing your important papers, making end-of-life choices, writing love letters to your family, completing Advance Directives, and more. Each participant will receive a binder filled with essential information and tools for personalization.
The Trinity community will surround and uphold your family and friends when you pass - communicate your wishes so that your loved ones be supported and can carry out your requests. Adult family members are encouraged to attend together.
For more information call the church at 916.446.2515 or call Katherine Keeney at 916-281-8781. Katherine can be reached at kmkeeney@comcast.net. Please state 'Trinity Life Planning' in the subject line of your email. |
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Anonymous 4 tickets now on sale
Friday, April 20 at 7:30pm
Tickets are now on sale for the Gala Concert by Anonymous 4, here at the Cathedral on Friday, April 20th at 7:30 pm. With twenty-one best-selling recordings on the Harmonia-Mundi label, and numerous awards and sold-out concert tours, Anonymous 4 has made a significant mark in the classical music world during their twenty-five year tenure together.
Renowned for their unearthly vocal blend and virtuosic ensemble singing, the four women of Anonymous 4 combine musical, literary, and historical scholarship with contemporary performance intuition as they create ingeniously designed programs, interweaving music with poetry and narrative.
In addition to their unmatched medieval repertoire, Anonymous 4 has often reached out into the realm of contemporary music, and has premiered works by Peter Maxwell Davies, John Tavener, Steve Reich, Richard Einhorn and David Lang. The group has also expanded their repertoire to include traditional music of the British Isles and America.
Anonymous 4 has performed in major venues and festivals throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. The ensemble has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion," "CBS Sunday Morning," A&E's "Breakfast With the Arts," and NPR's "Weekend Edition." Anonymous 4's award-winning recordings have attained unprecedented popularity, rising to the top of Billboard's classical chart, and selling almost 2 million copies worldwide.
Their "Anthology 25" concert will present a retrospect of the music which has shaped them during their twenty-five years together, and you will not want to miss this concert! Tickets: $30 general, $20 seniors and students. Tickets may be purchased in the Cathedral Bookshop, as we expect a sold-out concert! http://www.anonymous4.com/
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 A big Thank You from Canon Link and the Red BaronThis is an exciting time as the start of NorCal AIDS Cycle grows closer and closer. It's only eight weeks until the ride begins! I want to thank everyone who has supported me in this ride. Your generosity has enabled me to inch closer to my goal of raising $5,000 for this year's ride.
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Gayle Monroe |
As some of you may know, my friend and fellow Trinity member Gayle Monroe has decided to join the 330 mile bike ride this year, which is awesome! If you haven't contributed yet, but still want to support the ride, I encourage you to donate in Gayle's name. Simply click here to be taken directly to Gayle's donation site.
It all goes to a great cause... to support Northern California agencies providing services to those suffering from HIV/AIDS... and also to fund programs for education and testing, so that we might eradicate this disease once and for all. Again, thank you to everyone for your generous support!
Canon Link
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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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