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June 28, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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| Greetings!
On Tuesday I will be going to Indianapolis for the Episcopal Church's triennial General Convention. Each diocese sends their bishop(s) with 4 lay representatives and 4 clergy representatives to the Convention which is the governing authority of the Episcopal Church. Because we only meet for 10 days, and only every three years, we will be very busy. On my blog, I have provided an overview of General Convention as well as a description of some of the issues we will be discussing. I am serving on the Prayer Book, Liturgy and Church Music committee, which will be looking at same sex blessings and marriage as well as other areas of our worship life. You can see a list of resolutions that will be considered by my committee here.
Because of our internet era, there are many ways for you to stay connected to the goings on of convention. I will post updates on my blog. I and other deputies from our diocese (Northern California,) will be posting on the diocesan blog. The Episcopal Church has a good webpage where you can find the names of all the deputies (bottom left corner of the page,) a live resolution tracker (that should become "live" once convention starts, a list of all of the resolutions we will be considering as well as a great deal of other information. Here is a page that lists resolutions by topic.
I hope you stay connected with what is happening at General Convention and please feel free to comment on my blog or email me at bnbaker83@gmail.com if you want to give me any input.
Blessings,
Brian Baker
Dean of the Cathedral
tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/ |
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Readings
July 1, 2012
The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
Click to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Help River City Food Bank (RCFB)
If you shop at Save Mart, Smart Foods, Food Max, or Lucky grocery stores, you can help RCFB every time you shop. Just present your S.H.A.R.E.S. card at check out and RCFB receives a few cents on each purchase. It adds up. Contact Annette Braddon-Walker (456-2613) to obtain a card. |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Trinity Missionaries are selling tickets now for our Gratitude Dinner scheduled for September 16th. Tickets are $10 per person or $25 per family for a dinner of tacos, nachos, rice, beans, salad and dessert. This is a fundraiser for two rental vans and student scholarships for our mission trip to Los Angeles in July. Please purchase tickets from: Nick Burchett, Austin Forde, Ali Gifford, Kailee Kenwright, Rachel Lopez, John Testerman and Rhiannon Yelverton. These young people will provide the program for the evening, showcasing their mission experience. Each young person is trying to sell $100 worth of tickets before we leave July 15th and $100 more after we return. Please support them! |
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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
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance
Ladies only
Thursdays beginning
July 12 in Room A
7 to 8:30pm
Are you looking to experience a unique form of low-impact exercise designed specifically for women? "Danse Orientale," or belly dance, is for every woman, regardless of age, shape or style!
In this introductory course you will learn and experience this beautiful dance form in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Your instructor, Victoria Beck, is an experienced teacher and performer, and has been practicing belly dance for over six years. No dance experience required! Wear comfortable clothes you would exercise in, and comfortable flat shoes.
Questions? email teachertori@sbcglobal.net.
Voices of Faith
Begins July 12
through August 30
in the Assembly Area,
7 to 8:30pm
July 12 - Bob Dylan
Presented by Morey Lloyd, MDiv
Life, Death and Resurrection in Bob Dylan's poetry, music and asides. A CD length observation of faith messages from the Bard of Minnesota. A 70 year review of the ego of the most multifaceted Truth-searcher of our time.
July 19 - Martin Luther: His Music, His Life
Presented by Loren Weatherly
In addition to being a theologian, a reformer, and an author, Martin Luther was an artist, a musician, and a composer. He wrote songs that for hundreds of years have been sung by worshippers in their congregations. Composers have used his melodies in countless ways. He said, "I truly desire that all Christians would love and regard as worthy the lovely gift of music, which is a precious, worthy, and costly treasure given to mankind by God." Come and hear his words on music, and hear some of his music!
July 26 - Teresa of Avila
Presented by Teresa Sewell
Come walk with me back to the Spanish Renaissance, and together we'll get acquainted with mystic and beloved founder of the Discalced Carmelites, Teresa of Avila. This evening we'll examine the life and literature of this godly woman whose writings still confound people. Will you dare to enter The Interior Castle?
Follow this link for a complete listing. |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Summer Film Festival
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1:00pm
In the Assembly Area
Join us July 5th for a documentary on the making of the film To Kill a Mockingbird.
Drop-ins are always welcome.
Rev. Anne McKeever, Facilitator |
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Trinity Writing Group
Summer Hours
Our meeting time has moved to 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the conference room from June 21 to August 23.
Newcomers and drop-ins are always welcome. We write for about 20-30 minutes and then share what we want of our writing. All the feedback is positive and uplifting. Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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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 Thursday 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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 River City Food Bank ...
...needs Grocery Bags! We are serving so many households each day - over 150 - that we are having to buy the grocery bags we give to the clients and that is taking a hit on our monthly budget. If you have any paper grocery bags or pick up some extra when you are at the store and place in the bin in the narthax. Questions? contact Amy Dierlam at work 233-4075. |
Summer Choirs at Trinity Have you ever wanted to give one of theCathedral Choirs a try?? But not sure about the time commitment?? Then summertime is just for you! During the summer months the Celebration Choir and Cathedral Choir continues to sing for Sunday services, but there are no week night rehearsals. A short rehearsal on Sunday morning prepares us for the service following.
The Summer Celebration Choir practices at 8:20 am in the Assembly Area, and sings for the 9:00 Eucharist.
The Summer Cathedral Choir practices at 10:40 am in the Cathedral, and sings for the 11:15 service.
No audition is required for either group, and you can participate on Sundays as you are available. And who knows... maybe the experience will encourage you to join one of our choirs full time! So come and join us... you are assured of a "warm" welcome and great music.
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The Cathedral Library
is open today. Going on vacation?
Take along a book to read. |
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Summer Sunday School 
Meets at 10:15 in the Assembly Area
Parents of Pre-Schoolers: We are still seeking parents and young adults to lead the pre-schoolers this summer. Please contact Rev. Anne if you can help
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30/40s and Beyond Adult Study Group Meets at 10:15am in the Conference Room
 We continue the Uppity Women of the Bible DVD series. We will continue the study of Judith this Sunday.
ALL are welcome to Join us to watch the DVD and discuss. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will tour the Cathedral with Canon Carey.
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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 July 4th Service
10am
Please join us as we gather for a festive service to celebrate our nation's independence.
The reception will include pie and ice cream. It will be a great event for the whole family.
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 Pies for Fourth of July
Trinity will celebrate Independence Day with a service and pie-reception afterward. Our custom is for those who come to the service to bring a pie to share. Rumor has it that Vic's Ice Cream will help us with the "a la mode" part. This is a great way to give thanks for the blessings we have in living here. Come and join the celebration...and have some pie! |
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Archivist to Speak at Trinity Forum
Sunday, July 8 at 10:30am
Rosemary Braxton (left) and her mother, Anne Braxton (seated), sign the Deed of Gift for the Jesse O. Thomas papers. Mr. Thomas (Anne's father) established the Atlanta, Georgia office of the National Urban League and served as the director of the Southern Field Division of the NUL, 1919-1943. Mr. Thomas was also the founder of the Atlanta University School of Social Work in 1920. Shown on the right is archivist, Kerrie Cotten Williams who will speak on why archiving this collection is important during a Trinity Cathedral Forum on Sunday July 8th at 10:30 am. Follow this link to read an article that appeared in the June 14 edition of the Sacramento Observer. |
 Baptism InvitationSaturday, July 21 at 5:10pm
Kelly and Sam Mieske would like to invite everyone to come to the Baptism of their daughter Catherine Joan. Please join us at the Saturday vigil on July 21, 2012 at 5:10pm. There is a reception following in the Great Hall. If you are willing and able, please bring a dish to share. RSVP (916) 719-8149 or mieskek@gmail.com. |
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 Family Promise Week
August 12-19
The theme for the season of Pentecost is "Come Alive with the Holy Spirit"!! It is exciting that Trinity will be hosting Family Promise week during this joyful time - August 12-19. I invite you to come and be a part of reviving/comforting the spirits of our families, and my guess is that your spirits will be revived and thriving in the process!!
As the coordinator for our Family Promise ministry I was delighted that so many of you stepped forward to help make our last hostessing week a wonderful success. There were many new faces added to our group of dedicated volunteers. That's what it is all about - being in community with one another, laughing, sharing meals and companionship with our Family Promise families. Come and share some time with us. I promise you will not be disappointed. The sign-up sheet is in the hallway outside of the bookshop.
I am available for any and all questions you might have about how you can help make a contribution.
Blessings, Lyle Gramling
lylegramling@comcast.net
916-752-4376. |
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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 2 p.m.
 Register Now in the Bookshop for Trinity's Women's One-Day Retreat August 18th.
We'll gather Saturday, August 18th, at the Mercy Center in Auburn from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of Faith and Wellness, using the Living Compass program. Please check out the program's website at www.livingcompass.org to learn about this gentle way to discover what you need to cherish in your life as you love God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. $40 includes lunch and program materials. Friends and loved ones may purchase gift certificates to offer women Please register in the Cathedral Bookshop before August 4th.
Contact is Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616.
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Looking for a Home
Hi - my name is Sandy - when you see my coat of fur - you will understand how I got my name. I also have blue eyes - you guessed it! I'm a Siamese mix/lynx point female kitty. I'm a little shy, but once I warm up to you, you will find a gentle affectionate companion who you will enjoy hanging out with.
Presently I'm in a foster home but am actively looking for my "forever home" with a special person who I can appreciate and love.
I'm three years old, petite, have been spayed and micro-chipped; I've had all my vaccines, and am FELV/FIV negative. I would best fit into a home where there are no other pets and adult only family member(s). If you could find space in your life and heart for me, would you contact Jean Post at 530-735-6585 or cndlncones@netzero.net. I'll be waiting to hear from you. |
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Summer Tutor Available
in the Pocket/Greenhaven/South Land Park area
MARK TRUMBLY is available this summer as a tutor in all levels of MATH, HISTORY, ENGLISH and TEST PREPARATION for the SAT, ACT and CAHSEE as well as other subjects.
Mark is valedictorian (4.75 GPA) and graduate of the C.K. McClatchy's Humanities and International Studies Program. He plans to attend Stanford University and was also accepted into UC Berkeley and UCLA. He has 3 years of experience as a tutor in the Reading Partners' program and has been a mentor with "People Reaching Out" for 2 years.
Mark received a California Dept of Ed and California Mathematics Council award for exemplary mathematics achievement.
FLEXIBLE HOURS; HE CAN WORK AS NEEDED for only $15/hour
Contact Lark Trumbly at: 916-429-6890 or 916-505-3820
or lark.trumbly@gmail.com
[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.] |
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Coping With Life Alone
July 6-Sept 7, Fridays, 7-9pm
This is a 10-week program offering support and encouragement to people who are grieving a loss of a relationship due to a death, divorce, or separation. Many participants in the program are newly alone; but, even if they may have been divorced, separated, or widowed for several years, they can still benefit from these sessions.
Cost for the program is $10 registration, and $5 per week.
Coping with Life Alone is will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Mercy Hall, 5751 Locust Avenue (between Garfield Ave. and Manzanita Ave.), Carmichael, CA 95608 |
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From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Stir Fry Portobello Salad
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. peanut oil, divided (canola oil may be substituted)
1 carrot, sliced thin diagonally
1 red bell pepper, chopped coarsely
1 cup fresh snow peas (frozen may be substituted)
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced into 1/2 inch strips
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. sugar (optional)
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 package of your favorite salad mix, about 4 cups packed
2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted
Directions:
Heat 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil in large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add carrots and cook 2-3 minutes, tossing and stirring.
Add red pepper, snow peas, and salt and pepper and continue to toss and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil, using the same pan.
Add Portobello strips and garlic and stir fry to desired doneness.
Reduce heat to low and add soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and ginger.
Mix and toss quickly to coat the Portobello.
Turn off heat.
Add the cooked veggies back in and give mixture another quick toss.
Place salad mix on 4 plates.
Drizzle with dressing.
Divide the Portobello/veggie mix; place on top of salad.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Dressing Ingredients:
3 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 small clove garlic, minced
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Dressing Directions:
Place all ingredients in mixing bowl.
Whisk thoroughly until fully combined.
Let stand for 15 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
Whisk again before serving.
Nutritional Values (serves 4)
Calories: 122
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Carbohydrate: 21g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 394 mg
Dietary fiber: 5 g
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