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August 2, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings!
HOSPITALITY....While teaching the Introduction to the Old Testament recently, I was impressed once again by how central hospitality was to the Israelites. The Rublev icon in the East Transept of the Cathedral depicts the story of Abraham and Sarah welcoming three strangers into their simple home in the wilderness. Abraham literally kills the "fatted calf" as part of the meal they set before their guests. (Gn 18)
This story of hospitality is followed immediately by that of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Now we all know the current common interpretation of this story and why God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah. This story is often given as one of the scriptural justifications to condemn homosexuality. And many of us know that interpretation misses the point. The reason these two cities are destroyed is because of the lack of hospitality shown there. After the wonderful story of Abraham's and Sarah's act of hospitality to God's messengers, the men of Sodom and Gomorrah threaten not only the angels but Lot, their host, as well (Gn 19). These are just two examples in the Bible of the importance of hospitality in our Judeo-Christian tradition.
And here we are today where we continue to reflect on the lessons we learn from these stories. From my perspective, we are pretty good in welcoming each other as well as the stranger into our midst. Ironically, our openness stands in sharp contrast to the comon interpretation of the Sodom and Gomorrah story, with no fire and brimstone coming our way so far.
When I talk to friends from the Sacramento suburbs, friends who find Midtown Sacramento so frightening that they avoid coming "into the city," they often refer to our homeless population. They don't want to deal with those who are homeless or begging or smell bad or are hungry or act "crazy." "How can you work there?" "How do you deal with them?" And I respond that ministry to the homeless and hungry is one of Trinity's big challenges right now. It is. And I am glad we are not shirking from this challenge. I rejoice that our Vestry is discussing this ministry. I am grateful for the ministry of those who lead us in feeding the poorand in housing the homeless. I pray that we continue to work on this part of hospitalty-welcoming these strangers, these angels into our midst.
Jerry Pare'
jpare@trinitycathedral.org |
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Readings for
August 5, 2012
The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
2 Samuel 11:26-12,13a
Psalm 51:1-13
Ephesians 4:1-16
John 6:24-35
Click here to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
Rachel Lopez,
Sierra Service Project Youth Missionary |
Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Gratitude Dinner
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Sierra Service Project Missionaries:(L to R) Austin Forde, Anne McKeever+ Nick Burchett, John Testerman, Rachel Lopez, Ali Gifford, Rhiannon Yelverton, Cindy Nelson, Kailee Kenwright |
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 recent mission trip to Los Angeles. Tickets may be purchased from a Trinity youth in the Great Hall between services.
St. John's Shelter
Episcopal Youth Fellowship thanks the Chisum Family, Cindy, Bill, Elizabeth and Becky, as well as Austin Forde and Ethan Wu for cooking and serving dinner to 90 women and children at St. John's Shelter this month. For our August 25th and September 22nd dinners, our shoppers and cooks will be Liz and Lawrence Weir and Jeff Greene, but we needs six youth to chop, slice, mix, stir, set up and serve a delicious meal from 4 to 6 p.m. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com to volunteer. |
Cathedral Bookshop
Summer Reading Bargains!
We have some gently used books donated to the Bookshop that are for sale at great prices! Hardbacks are $5.00 and softbound books are $3.00. Also, you are invited to bring in your own books that need "new homes" and are in good condition. We are also buying timely titles of interest, and pay $2.00 for hardbacks and $1.00 for softbound books. Donations are always appreciated! So come and see the selection and find some reading treasures to enjoy this summer!
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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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
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Personal Assistance at Your Service
Susan McMillan
916-446-9837
- Transport to Appointments (comfortable car)
- Run Errands
- Shopping
- Take Walks
- Good Reader
- Flexible Schedule
- Resident of East Sacramento for 50 years
- Great References!
Call for further information.
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Donation &
Volunteer
Opportunities |
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Family Promise ...
Volunteers Needed
August 12-19
I still have several slots left to fill!! Please consider hosting for an evening or spending the night with our guests. Hosting responsibilities are: playing and talking with our families while the meals are being prepared by other volunteers, then sharing the meal with the families. The time commitment is from 5:30 until around 8:00 when the overnight volunteers arrive. It is a wonderful way to get to know our families and they appreciate your time.
I welcome any and all questions.
Blessings,
Lyle Gramling
lylegramling@comcast.net
752-4376 |
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Back Packs for Jed Smith
Back to school sales are starting now as some children will be going back to school in August. This is the perfect time to be looking for back pack sales in stores. 
Our Outreach BACK SNACK PROGRAM will need at least 80 back packs for the beginning of school. We pack the food for the students and their families in these back packs so they should be about 17 inches tall.
The more plain Jane varieties are best, solid dark colors, black, blue, dark green. You can bring back packs to Nancy Tennyson's office any time in the next month.
The Back Snack volunteers and the children will really appreciate your help.
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Trinity has been asked if we would like to field a team for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5k walk on October 21, a fund raising effort of the American Cancer Society; follow this link for more information.
If you are willing to be the point person for this team, a kickoff breakfast on August 23 would give you all the information you need to get started.
Contact Deacon Virginia - 446-2513 or virginiamcneely@msn.com for more information. |
Do you travel?
Have toiletries?
Many of us travel for pleasure or work and bring home from hotels the little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and lotion as well as bars of soap. These small items are of great help to the homeless and the poor. Please bring your donations of toiletries to Trinity and leave them in the marked basket in the Narthex.
~~Deacon Virginia - virginiamcneely@msn.com |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Bring a Sack Lunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1:30pm
In the Assembly Area
Our summer film series has resumed. Bring your lunch and enjoy an uplifting film.
Contact: Rev. Anne McKeever |
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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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 Weekly Reflection
Trinity Cathedral parishioners are writing weekly reflections during the Season after Pentecost. These reflections remind us that stewardship involves more than our financial contributions. Stewardship is also about discovering our own calling to reflect the image of God into the world in which we find ourselves. This week's reflection:
Keep me safe, O God. - I've run for dear life to you.....Without you nothing makes sense. Ever since you took my hand, I'm on the right way. (Psalm 16:1-2,11)
This is one of the positive psalms that confirms we are all chosen by God - and we can count on that! But in fact, there are times when it sounds too upbeat, or too good to be
real. There are times when even the most faithful and committed life seems to run into a snag. Click to read more... |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
Through August 30
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
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
Assembly Area - 7 to 8:30pm
 Tonight - August 2 - Kathleen Norris
Presented by Susan Van Dyke
Poet and author of Amazing Grace, The Cloister Walk, The Quotidian Mysteries: Laundry, Liturgy and Women's Work and Acedia and Me: Marriage, Monks and A Writer's Life, Kathleen Norris went from a sheltered upbringing to Bennington College in the 60s to the New York City art scene to monastic life decades later. Come explore grace through the life and writing of Kathleen Norris.
Follow this link for a complete listing of Voices of Faith presentations.
 Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance
Ladies only
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. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will discuss Ministry Opportunities.
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 Randie Strike: randiestrike@gmail.com. |
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30/40s and Beyond Adult Study Group
The group will take a break from meeting during the month of August and resume back together when Sunday School starts. |
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Parish News...
The church was saddened to learn this past week of the death of Dorothy Pile. Her funeral service will be Tuesday, August 7th at 11am. All are welcome to come and support her family as they entrust Dorothy to God's never failing grace. |
 Movie Night at the CathedralWednesday, August 8, 7-8pm in the Conference Room
Join us for a provocative discussion based on a 20 minute video that seeks to challange and strengthen our faith. All are welcome. |
 Second Annual Health ScreeningsWednesday, August 8
Rooms A & B
RightPath Health Screenings will again be at Trinity. Cost depends on the type of screenings you choose and is from $150 - $200. For information on the types of screenings available, see the flyers in this Sundays bulletin and on bulletin boards around the Cathedral, or follow this link.
Appointments are required; call 1-800-770-0240 to setup an appointment. |
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Upcoming
V o i c e s o f F a i t h
Thursdays through August 30
in the Assembly Area,
7 to 8:30pm
 August 9 - Bishop Duncan Gray, Jr.
7th Bishop of Mississippi:
A Study of Church in Tumult
Presented by Jerry Pare'
Bishop Gray was a rector in Oxford, Mississippi, who ministered in the midst of the civil rights movement, in the eye of the storm. Bishop Gray's stance on racism challenged many in the parish when he was a rector and in the diocese when he was bishop. What lessons can we learn in terms of how we deal with the controversial issues in our parish and wider church today?
 August 16 - Jesus Christ
Presented by Dean Brian Baker
Jesus changed world history. You could say that Jesus changed the world. But how? What did Jesus accomplish? What was his central message? People have often believed that Jesus saves us. But how? From what? For what? This Voices of Faith will look at various answers to these questions.
Follow this link for a complete Voices of Faith listing. |
Adult Forum
Sunday, August 12 at 10:15am in the Cathedral
Dean Baker will continue his report on General Convention. |
Fourth Annual Talent Show
Sunday, August 26 at 10:15am
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2011 Talent Show participants with Cooper the Dog. |
Mark your calendars for another great show!
If you are a young person and would like to be in the show please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 23, 2-6 PM
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Add the Annual Parish Picnic to your calendar now! We have reserved the same wonderful picnic area in Oki Park as we had last year. Where is Oki Park? It's just south of the American River between Howe and Watt. The park includes several play ground areas, a soccer field, a volley ball court and lots of shady trees! We will provide more information as the date gets closer. Again, go to your calendar now and don't miss it! |
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Alternative Christmas Fair
Want to participate in this year's Alternative Christmas Fairs? TREE is planning Alternative Christmas Fairs for December 2 and 9. Anyone who has products to sell should contact Ann Rothschild at 451-6292 or dzonokwa@comcast.net by August 15. |
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Cool-Off Sunday
A great time was had by all who participated in Cool-Off Sunday on July 22.
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 Groundbreaking Documentary on Transgender People of Faith
"Voices of Witness: Out of the Box" is a ground breaking documentary giving voice to the witness of transgender people of faith. Courageously inviting the viewer into their journeys, the film is ultimately a celebration of hope and the power of God's love to transcend even seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Produced by Integrity's Communication Director Louise Brooks, the film is being offered by Integrity USA as a gift to the Episcopal Church, as a resource for both teaching and transformation. A copy was provided to all Deputies at General Convention 2012. The information in this documentary helped in the passage of two key resolutions, Resolutions D002 and D019, which added "gender identity and expression" to the list of categories protected from discrimination in the church, including access to the discernment process for ordination and also more generally to the life, worship and governance of the church. Click here to read more and to view the film.
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From the Health Ministry...
Baja Seafood Chowder Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ of 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1/8 to ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1-½ cup fish stock
¼ cup dry red wine
1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped with their juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil or chopped fresh basil
1 baking potato, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1-2 dozen clams and/or mussels
½ pound firm fish
½ pound prawns, shelled and de-veined
Lime wedges Directions:
In a large pot with a lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté the garlic, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and pepper flakes a few minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the remaining ingredients except for the seafood, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the seafood, raised the heat a little, cover and cook until the shrimp are done and the clams and mussels have opened. Discard those that do not open.
Serve in warmed bowls, garnish with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings. Nutritional Values per 1 cup serving (serves 6)
Calories: 360
Fat: 10g
Sat. Fat 1 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Cholesterol: 118mg
Protein: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 302 mg |
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Reclaiming the Words of Jesus Retreat
Did you know that the Aramaic of the Lord's Prayer can be translated in dozens of ways?
Join experienced retreat leader, scholar and theologian, Ellen Bush, for this rare one day retreat which includes an introduction to Semitic cosmology, background on Aramaic as the language of Jesus, and immersion in each line of the Prayer of Jesus through a variety of prayer experiences. September 22, 2012, 10 AM - 4 PM, $40.00 pre-paid registration (lunch included) before Sept. 15th. A sliding scale is available. For more information or registration forms contact Margie Will at Franciscan Living Urban Center for Spirituality, 916.718.4707 or by email at Welcome@FranciscanLiving.org .
Follow this link for more information and a registration form. |
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 Starcross Monastic Community
www.starcross.org
MONASTIC INTERNSHIPS
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Calling All Violet Seekers!
Having jumped through all the hoops required by our society, millions are on the road to success, which is mostly defined in terms of wealth, power, privilege, prestige. But there are also those who wish to define a successful life in other terms, which include a contemplative awareness of the world around them and within them. We have friends who are doctors, nurses, carpenters, lawyers, teachers, mechanics, bankers, social workers, farmers, musicians, etc. But they also protect and nourish a mindfulness of nature, spiritual growth and peace, and the possibilities of transcendence as a normal part of life.
The poet Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) put this venture in simpler terms. He spoke not of hoops but of striving to climb the mountain. And when he was successful and got to the summit he wrote this poem.
On the mountain path
what is this special thing?
A simple violet.
After talking to a number of violet seekers, we have come up with a mutually beneficial idea: a monastic internship.
THE BASIC CONCEPT: an appropriate person comes to Starcross Monastic Community and participates in our simple (though sometimes chaotic) life for 3 months. She/he would work with us for about 5 hours a day 5 days a week in multiple tasks. The intern would set and reset his/her own level of solitude, join us for our Sunday Ecumenical Service, and other daily times of common prayer if desired. She/he would have an individual room and bathroom. Food would be provided but ordinarily she/he would cook and eat on the intern's own schedule. |
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