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May 24, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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This Sunday is the feast of Pentecost. In addition to wearing red, Pentecost pinatas and birthday cake (to celebrate the birthday of Christianity,) we will have our first-ever baptism by immersion. David Rickert, a long-time member of the church and current Junior Warden, was surprised to learn that he had never been baptized. Upon learning this, he began to study baptism and plan for his baptism. In the earliest church, baptisms were all by immersion. There are many layers of symbolism in baptism, such as resurrection after being buried in a watery grave, passing through the waters of the Red Sea and being washed clean. These symbolic meanings are more fully represented by the candidates being fully immersed in the water. Over time, the church moved away from immersion and replaced it with the more practical and less messy practice of pouring water over the candidates head. There is a movement within liturgical churches (Episcopal, Lutheran, Roman Catholic) to move back to more ancient forms of worship. It is not uncommon for large immersion fonts to be included in newly constructed churches. St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Sacramento and St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Davis have lovely immersion fonts. We will have a temporary font set up in front of the altar. This will be my first time baptizing someone by full immersion!
David wrote a lovely reflection on his upcoming baptism. You can read it on our blog.
Also, because this is Jazz weekend, we will have a Jazz mass at the 9am service.
Blessings,
Brian
tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/ |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
We need four or five young people to prep and serve dinner at St. John's Shelter this Saturday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The shelter is located at 4410 Power Inn Road. Come join the fun!
We are excited that four of our Trinity young adults will be confirmed at the Regional Confirmation service at Trinity at 2 p.m. on May 26th. Congratulations to Barbara Dickson, Austin Forde, Hannah Perera and John Testerman. Nick Burchett finished the confirmation classes with this group and will be confirmed the next time Bishop Beisner comes to Trinity for confirmations.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
5:45pm: Holy Communion
Lay-Led Liturgy every 3rd Thursday
Contact for Liturgy: Canon Walker
lwalker259@aol.com
6:15pm: Dinner (Donation)
Contact for dinners: Tracy Tschanz
rbpteambob@hotmail.com
7:00pm: Classes
Contact for Classes: Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
TNAC Classes
Books are available in the Cathedral Bookshop
 Early Church History with Dean Baker, a continuing class in Classroom A. New participants are welcome!
Text: Early Christianity: A Brief History by Joseph Lynch.
 Jesus was an Episcopalian presented by Randy Knutson, MDiv and Canon Lynell Walker in the Assembly Area.
Text: Jesus Was an Episcopalian (And You Can Be One, Too!): A Newcomers Guide to the Episcopal Church by the Reverend Chris Yaw.
 An Introduction to the New Testament with Jerry Pare' in Classroom I.
Text: The Bible from Scratch: The New Testament for Beginners by Don Griggs.
 Living Compass: A Faith and Wellness Program for Heart, Strength, Soul and Mind with Rev. Anne McKeever in the Conference Room.
This Living Compass self-help group is limited to the first 12 people who commit to attending all six sessions. You are encouraged to explore the website to see if Living Compass is right for you: livingcompass.org.
Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com to reserve your space at the table. The book for the course will be available at the first class for a donation of $5-10.
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1:30pm
In the Assembly Area
Beginning Thursday, May 30th, the Lunch Bunch will enjoy a Summer Film Festival. Please bring your lunch and enjoy viewing and discussing our first film, an award-winning documentary, Pink Smoke Over the Vatican, about the ordination of Roman Catholic 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.
Contacts are:
Nancy Earl:
nancy.c.earl@gmail.com
Shelley Mydans:
smydans@gmail.com
Sally Smith:
sally1369@comcast.net |
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Learn to Create Prayer Shawls
Third Thurs. of the month
10:00am-Noon, in Room F.
Please visit shawlministry.com to learn more about this ministry or contact Linda Greene at 916.208.9645. |
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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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From the Senior Warden
 The May Vestry meeting was another full meeting. We did adjourn on time-at 8:30 exactly.
My purpose in providing the congregation with this report is to provide you with a feeling and context about our meetings. My February message included our overall goals for the year and we are well on our way to meeting them. They include establishing a Planned Giving program and a wish list to improve our existing facilities. Both of those efforts are proceeding thanks to Katherine Keeney (Planned Giving) and David Rickert (the wish list). David provides an excellent Junior Warden's report at each Vestry meeting. Please thank both of them for their outstanding work and commitment or if you want to participate.
Tom Robbins began our meeting with an opening prayer and a report on his communication with the members of Trinity on his prayer list. Each member of the Vestry is responsible for praying for a portion of the congregation. Please expect call or other contacts from your Vestry member.
We concluded our "quiet time" -usually 6:30 to 7:00- with Bible study. Adriana Echandia, our Chaplain, lead us in the study. This is important time for us.
Laura Jestes, Susan Van Dyke and Pat Hill provided us with an update on a year-round stewardship program they are leading. They are planning a series of reflections and testimonials that remind us of the benefits of gratitude and generosity. If you are interested in participating, please let them know.
Sally Smith is leading the "Listening Campaign" with assistance/facilitation from Sacramento ACT. They hope to interview at least 70 members by the end of May. I encourage you to participate. They plan on reporting their results to the Congregation in June. If you want to be interviewed, please contact Sally or Laura Jestes.
We also discussed the status of the acquisition of the vacant lots from the Diocese. I will lead a Capital Campaign with a committee. Please let me know if you will help, either by contributing or being on the Committee. My best contact information is: kirkandgm@comcast.net or 1.916.859.0942.
We had candid and robust conversations on both our Homeless Ministry and our participation in "Believe Out Loud". Both of those conversations will continue at future Vestry meetings. If you have thoughts on either of these topics, please share them with a Vestry member and Dean Baker.
As I have said in the past, Vestry meetings remind me of the vibrant and active nature of our faith community. Living in this type of community can be challenging. The way forward is not always clear or easy, but if we work together in and honest and trusting way, our best days are in the future.
Kirk Bone
Senior Warden |
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FROM YOUR STYLE ADVISOR -- WEAR RED!
This Sunday is Pentecost. The custom in many Episcopal churches (including Trinity Cathedral) is to wear RED to this celebration.
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Jazz Mass on Pentecost Sunday!
Sunday, May 27 at the 9:00am Service
If you love jazz and gospel music, you'll want to join us for our
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Jim Martinez |
annual Jazz Mass on Pentecost Sunday, May 27th at the 9:00 am service. The dynamic Jim Martinez Jazz Praise Trio will join the Celebration Choir for music by Paul Halley, Burrell Gluskin, Leon Roberts, and a couple of new arrangements by Jim Martinez written especially for the service. Included will be Paul Halley's spectacular anthem "Freedom Trilogy," a choir favorite.
Please join us for some swinging sounds on Pentecost! |
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 Pentecost Piñatas
at 10:15am in the Great Hall
In observation of Pentecost and the birth of the Church, the preschool through high school children will celebrate with Piñatas and birthday cake in the Great Hall. Join us for this fun time! |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will watch 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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Sacramento PRIDE Parade
Saturday, June 2
Please join us on Saturday, June 2nd for the annual Sacramento PRIDE Parade. Bring your flags, music makers, etc. All are welcomed!!!
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A few of the Trinity participants in 2011 |
Parade Meet Up: 4th and N Street. Line up begins at 9:30am. Parade starts at 11:00am If you'd like more information or if you are interested in walking please contact Shireen Miles at (916) 203-5595 or
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Sarah Kenealey and Jacob McKoy will be married at
Trinity Cathedral
on June 2, 2012 at 5 P.M.
The Kenealey family is extending an invitation to our
Cathedral family to join us as we celebrate this
special occasion.
Reception will be in the Great Hall immediately following
the service.
R.S.V.P. To Elizabeth at superverger@yahoo.com
or by calling 916-761-9184.
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| TAKE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE! SUNDAY, JUNE 3
The following streets that many of us use to reach Trinity are scheduled to be blocked off on Sunday morning, June 3 between 7:30 - 9:30 am:
27th St, between N and Capitol
Capitol between 26th and 27th St.
A map of the route is at www.womensfitnessfestival.com/files/user/wff2011-map_v3.pdf
You can enter and exit the garage from the 28th Street side between Capitol and N St. Street parking on 27th Street and Capitol next to the Cathedral will not be available for parking.
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 River City Food Bank Open House
River City Food Bank will host an open house for their church supporters on Sunday, June 3 from 11:30am - 1:30pm at their new location - 1800 28th St. (corner of 28th and R St.) |
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By the Grace of God,
the Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner,
Bishop of Northern California,
will ordain
Gary Neil Brown and Virginia Narsutis McNeely
to the Sacred Order of Deacons
on Saturday, June 9, 2012, 11 a.m.,
at Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento, California.
Clergy: Prayers and Red Stoles, please. Reception to follow. |
 Introduction to the Old Testamentwith Jerry Pare
Starts Sunday, June 10 at 10:15 in Room A. This is a basic introduction and assumes no knowledge of the Old Testament. If you have some, don't feel shut out; bring your insights! Either way, come and be introduced to the Scriptures Jesus and the other Jews of his time knew. They influence us greatly! ~~Jerry Pare |
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Jed Smith
Open House at Jed Smith is June 11 at 6:00pm. Volunteers are needed to help cook and serve hot dogs, chips, and ice cream to parents and children at the school. You may sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Randy Cheek at 283-5170 or rcheek@surewest.net if you can help or need more information.
The Staff Luncheon honoring the Jed Smith Staff and revealing Secret Pals will by Friday, June 15 at 11:30 in the Great Hall.
We need salads of all kinds for the luncheon. All are welcome to attend to thank the hard working staff at Jed Smith. If you can bring a salad or can help with set up or clean up please contact Dale Reinhard at 730-0741 or dale.reinhard@gmail.com
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Summer Sunday School
June 17 through August 19
 STUDIO GO! Game Show Theme
Students soon to be entering first grade through fifth grade are invited to participate in our lively Summer Sunday School program. We will meet from 10:15 to 11:10 in the Assembly Area every Sunday from June 17th through August 19th.
Serving as co-leaders with adult volunteers, Trinity's young adults entering grades six through twelve will engage the younger students in games, contests, dramas, story-telling and crafts.
We need LOTS of adult and young adult volunteers to make this program a success. If you can help with games, crafts, snacks, story-telling, dramas, art, contests for even ONE Sunday this summer, please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616.
Volunteers are needed in the Assembly Area to decorate and rehearse on Saturday, June 16th, from 2-4 p.m. Please let Rev. Anne know if you will be there.
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 Take Me Out To The Ball Game
Friday, June 22
Trinity's Men's Group has reserved seats behind third base to watch the Sacramento River Cats (A's) take on the Fresno Grizzlies (Giants). This is not only $1 hot dog and ice cream night but the River Cats are giving away a bobble head. In addition our own Trinity Choristers led by Kami Davis will be singing "God Bless America," during the 7th inning stretch.
Tickets are at last year's price of $17 each and seating is limited. If you have not reserved your tickets yet contact Randy Cheek at rcheek1947@att.net. Bring the family and play ball. |
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Save the date for...
Trinity Women's One-Day Retreat
Mercy Center in Auburn
Saturday, August 18th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Trinity women are invited to spend a summer day at the beautiful Mercy Center in Auburn for a Living Compass retreat led by Director of Adult Spiritual Formation, the Reverend Anne Dryden McKeever.
Living Compass is a faith and wellness program developed by an Episcopal couple, a priest/therapist and a teacher/therapist, dedicated to helping people learn to take care of themselves by loving God with all their heart, soul, strength and mind.
At our one-day retreat you'll have time to take the brief self-assessment and then to write, pray, discuss, plan, walk, pray, draw, sing, dance and pray as you consider options for ways to respond to what God has been whispering to you to change in your life.
The cost of $40 includes Living Compass materials and lunch.
Please sign up in the Trinity Bookshop with a check for $40 made payable to Trinity Cathedral with "Women's 8-18 Retreat" in the memo line.
Retreat Gift Certificates may be purchased in the Trinity Bookshop so friends, spouses and supporters can send a woman who would love a summer get-away to this one-day retreat. Please sign up and pay in the Trinity Bookshop by August 4th.
To learn more about the Living Compass program, go to www.livingcompass.org or contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com 530-908-3616.
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NorCal AIDS Cycle 2012
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Closing ceremony at the Capitol |
Hi Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that I was able to complete all 330 miles in good time, and without any major problems. The minor ones will be covered in an upcoming blog post! For now, follow this link for a few photos from the ride. More will be forthcoming!
Some of you might be worried that the opportunity to donate to NCAC 2012 has passed. This is not the case! Donations can be accepted up until June 1st. So if you haven't had a chance but still wish to do so, simply click the link below. It only takes a few minutes, and will help to increase our current fundraising total of $304,000!
Again, I wish to thank everyone for your support of this important organization. It makes a difference in the lives of those who live with HIV/AIDS every day!
Cheers
David Link
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River City Food Bank Ingathering
Thanks to all who contributed to the River City Food Bank ingathering on Sunday, May 20th. You donated 582 pounds of food! We are still accepting donations and can be brought into the barrel in the narthex. We will pick up weekly. Visit our website for a list of needs. |
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From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Scrambled Tofu
Ingredients:
1 lb silken tofu
½ onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp ground turmeric (available in East Asian and South Asian markets)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Drain tofu by placing 1 inch blocks of tofu between tea cloth and weighing down with heavy pan for 10 minutes.
In skillet, sauté onions with pepper in olive oil until soft.
Mash drained tofu in mixing bowl with potato masher or fork.
Add mashed tofu to onions and pepper and sauté until mixture is hot.
Reduce heat to "warm"
Add turmeric, salt and pepper, and blend thoroughly.
Serve with your favorite condiments
Nutritional information (Serves 3, one cup each):
Calories: 93
Fat: 3g (0g saturated fat)
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium:2 mg
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrate: 6g
Fiber: 3g
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