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September 6, 2012 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Dear ,
One of the benefits of serving in ministry with others is I sometimes get to hear how people's lives are transformed as they encounter Christ through their discipleship. These stories are often inspiring and encouraging. In an effort to share stories of transformation with a wider audience, I have asked some individuals to tell their stories in the context of the liturgy. I am calling these stories "contemporary epistles" because they will take place before the reading of the gospel. We will hear one this weekend. Julie Sherman, a young woman who started attending Trinity a couple of years ago, will be talking briefly about how her life has been changed by Christ through her experiences at Trinity. I am grateful for her willingness to speak in the context of our liturgy and I look forward to hearing her. I hope you can join us.
Brian Baker
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/
tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org |
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Readings for
September 9, 2012
The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23
Psalm 125
James 2:1-10, 14-17
Mark 7:24-37
Click here to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Gratitude Dinner
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. We cheerfully accept donations in any amount. Please make checks payable to Trinity Cathedral with SSP Mission Team in the memo line. |
Cathedral Bookshop
50% off ALL CD's
Book Signing with
Jane Lamb
Sunday, October 7
Jane Lamb, wife of our retired Bishop Jerry Lamb, will be signing copies of the new book she edited: Hurt, Joy, and the Grace of God: A Resurrection Story of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin, California, a collection of essays that depict the story of the schism of the San Joaquin Diocese.
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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Jed Smith
Jessica Ghalambor is the Fifth Grade teacher at Jed Smith.
Take a look at what Mrs. Ghalambor wants for her students: Ready, Set....READ!.
If you chip in to help her classroom (or any other) reach its goal, you'll see the impact of your gift through photos, thank-you notes, and a cost report showing how every penny was spent.
Mrs. Ghalambor is using DonorChoose.org, an online charity that makes it easy to help classrooms in need.
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Seeking Employment
Trinity parishioner, skilled in sales, customer service, and office reception is seeking full or part-time employment. If you are aware of available opportunities or are able to provide related information/advice please contact Nancy Stoltz at 916-420-8476 or nancystoltz@gmail.com. |
C & G Cleaning
Chris and Gail Brown
Carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning and all types of floors including natural stone.
20% off for first time clients.
We are members of Trinity Cathedral and have been in business here in Sacramento for 23 years.
Please call 924-5930
[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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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
Our meeting time has moved back to 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in the conference room.
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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Jed Smith Volunteers
We still need a Back Snack helper for the fourth Friday of the month from 1:30-3.00pm. We need food for the back snacks: peanut butter, Ramen soup, oatmeal packets, granola bars, macaroni and cheese boxes (not microwaveable),
We have Jed Smith Math books that need to be collated. We first need someone who can use a heavy duty paper cutter to cut the books apart in the office at Trinity. It should be about a 1-2 hour job. Please contact Nancy Tennyson if you can help.
Secret Pals are needed for the staff members at Jed Smith. Please sign up at the Welcome Center if you can be a Secret Pal.
Box Top coordinator: This person would take the box tops we collect at Trinity and send them in for items that the school needs. If you can help with this job please see or e-mail Nancy Tennyson.
Sod Cutter needed...
Jed Smith is planning to make a forest area at the back of the school for outdoor experiences. They need a sod cutter to begin the planting process. If you know of someone who can help. Please contact Nancy Tennyson |
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Volunteers Needed for Junior and Senior High Sunday School
We need six adults to serve as teachers or aides in our Sunday School classes for 6th through 8th graders in Classroom D and 9th through 12th graders in Classroom E. Lesson plans and resources will be provided every week. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com to volunteer just one or two hours a month from 10:15 to 11:10 a.m.
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Resources for Volunteers
Find you have some free time to volunteer, and there is nothing at Trinity that fits your time commitment or interests? Take a look at the Abraham's Tent offerings by joining them through meetup (www.meetup.com/MVP-Multifaith-Volunteer-Program-Abrahams-Tent-Sacramento/join) or by seeing one of Trinity's volunteers or the deacon (virginiamcneely@msn.com).
Another resource is www.handsonsacto.org. Both of these organizations offer one day volunteer activities where you can give to the community and meet interesting people. |
 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:
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Holy Eucharist: 5:45 Community Dinner: 6:15 Classes: 7:00
New classes begin TONIGHT
Growing in Faith: Confirmation-Baptism Class
Facilitators: Canon Lynell Walker and Randy Knutson, M.Div.
This is an eight week Growing in Faith series open to any who seek a deeper commitment to Christ and wish to explore three central areas of Christianity:
- What happens at Baptism?
- Exploring the meaning of Holy Communion.
- Finding forgiveness.
On Sunday, November 4, any who wish to be Baptized, Confirmed, Received or Re-Affirmed in their faith will be invited to do so during the visitation of Bishop Barry Beisner. Contact: Canon Walker - lwalker259@aol.com
Living Compass Faith and Wellness Program
Facilitator: The Rev. Anne McKeever
This program provides opportunities for personal growth and wellness via self-assessment, goal-setting and small group support. Living Compass is not therapy and is not intended for people who are deeply troubled. Each participant assesses eight 'wedges' of their lives:
- Organization
- Rest and Play
- Spirituality
- Emotions
- Relationships
- Care of the Body
- Stress
- Work-School
Participants select an area of focus, create short-term goals and encourage each other's progress.
Enrollment is limited to the first 12 people who register.
A repeat of this program is schedule to begin on October 18.
To register contact Rev. Anne McKeever-amckeever@wavecable.com
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The Cathedral Library is open this Sunday. Please say hi to library volunteers Kristy Doran, Phyllis Ehlert, or Ben Thomas. And do remember we have books for children. |
Youth and Family Ministry Fair
Sunday at 10:15am in the Great Hall
Sunday School begins Sunday, September 16 but this Sunday we will have a Youth and Family Ministries Fair in the Great Hall. This will be an opportunity to sign up for Sunday School, Acolytes, Children's Chapel, Choir and other activities. Not only that we will have games, crafts and food for all of the youth. |
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Newcomers' Group
Sunday's at 10:15am in Room C
A new group begins this Sunday with Introductions.
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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Lay Ministry Workshops
Saturday, September 15, 9am - 3pm
St. Michael's, 2140 Mission Ave., Carmichael
There will be a series of workshops for various lay ministries at St. Michael's in Carmichael (see map link here: http://mapq.st/OcBsML).
If you are currently a lay minister (licensed or unlicensed) or are thinking of being one, plan on coming to this series of workshops. The schedule for the day (9am - 3pm; lunch provided) may be found at http://www.norcalepiscopal.org/ministrylicensing and then select "Upcoming Workshops" in the right hand column. See you there! |
 Adult Opportunities for Bible Study and
Theological Reflection
Education for Ministry (EfM)
New Classes begin:
Sundays: 1-3pm - October 14, 2012 - June 9, 2013
(Canon Walker, Facilitator)
Mondays: 4-6pm - September 2012 - May 2013
(Susan Van Dyke and Loren Weatherly, Facilitators)
Education for Ministry is a four year program offered at Trinity Cathedral by the University of the South, Tennessee. The curriculum, taken in sequence, covers the Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Systematic Theology. More information is available at the EfM website. If you are interested in joining either group please drop off a check made out to "EfM" for $350.00 and leave it at the Church office and email Canon Walker at lwalker259@aol.com or Susan Van Dyke at dvandyke876@sbcglobal.net noting which class you intend to start this fall. |
Reclaiming the Words of Jesus Retreat
Saturday, September 22, 2012, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
YLI Hall - 1400 27th Street
Sacramento 95816
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.
Cost is $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 or follow this link for more information and a registration form. |
Sign Up Now!
Parish Picnic
Sunday, September 23, 2-6 PM
Oki Park
South of the American River between Howe and Watt
We hope that you have the TRINITY CATHEDRAL PARISH PICNIC on your calendar.
Oki Park is at 2715 Wissemann Dr (see the map: http://mapq.st/Q0ZzRY)
Please sign up at the Welcome Center or call the office (446-2513) so we can plan for your being there. Not only good food but fellowship, games for adults and kids and a great setting.
Please bring munchies, a salad or cookies to share. All of us provide hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and the park through our stewardship to Trinity. See you there! |
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 Foyer Groups
Foyer sign-ups are in the Welcome Center for the October group. This group potlucks at different houses once a month for 6-months. Sign-up and enjoy fellowship with people you may not see on Sundays. All are welcome! Contact Carolyn Conrad if you have questions. |
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Past Events
Trinity Welcomes the Return of
Nancy Tennyson
'Twas a joy for the Trinity family to welcome back Director of Family Ministries Nancy Tennyson after her three-month sabbatical. Happy 20th Anniversary of Loving and Devoted Service, Nancy!
Trinity Has Talent!
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We had an artist.... |
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...and singers... |
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...and a guitarist... |
...and many more talented youth.
The Fourth Annual Talent Show was a big success thanks to our very talented young people and their supportive families.
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From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Sugar Snap & Snow Pea Stir-Fry
30 minutes or less to prepare
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tsp. cornstarch
¼ tsp. chile-garlic sauce
½ cup water
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, halved, cut into wedges, and pulled apart (1.5 cups)
1 small yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced (1.5 cups)
1 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
8 oz sugar snap peas
8 oz snow pea pods
8 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
Directions:
Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, chile-garlic sauce, and water in small bowl. Set aside.
Heat oil in wok over high heat.
Add onion, bell pepper, cashews, and ginger, and stir-fry 2-3 minutes, or until onion and cashews begin to brown.
Add snap peas, and stir-fry 1 minute.
Add snow peas and green onions, and stir-fry 2-3 minutes more.
Add soy sauce mixture, and cook 1-2 minutes more, or until sauce has thickened and vegetables are coated with sauce.
Nutritional Values per serving (makes 4 two cup servings)
Calories: 324
Total fat: 20 g (Note: fat can be reduced by stir-frying in water instead of oil.)
Saturated fat: 3
Trans fat: 0
Cholesterol: 0
Sodium: 154 mg
Total carbohydrate: 30 g
Dietary fiber: 6 g
Sugars: 3 g
Protein: 10 g |
 Women's Ministries Gathering Day Saturday, September 22 at St. Luke's in Woodland is hosting a Women's Gathering Day with a theme of: Celebrate The Capable Woman! These words are highlights from Proverbs 31:10, "Who can find a capable woman? She is more precious than jewels." Click here to view the full article. |
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 8th Annual Mustard Seed SPIN!
Sunday, September 30, William Pond Park
(south end of Arden Way)
All ages invited to ride; three routes to choose from.
Start time is 11:00am; please come early for bike and helmet checks.
Cost is $25/person or $20/person for a family of 3.
All proceeds donated to the Mustard Seed School for homeless kids.
Follow this link for more information or see mustardseedspin.org. |
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