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Readings for
September 16, 2012
The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Proverbs 1:20-33
Psalm 19
James 3:1-12
Mark 8:27-38
Click here to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker |
Wanted:
Newcomer and Volunteer Coordinator
Trinity Cathedral is hiring a Newcomer and Volunteer Coordinator. This person should be acquainted with most members of Trinity Cathedral. The position requires an ability to make visitors and newcomers to Trinity feel welcome and an ability to help members connect for volunteer opportunities at the Cathedral. MS Office skills are required as is a familiarity with using databases. Application deadline is September 17. Please contact and send resumé to Dean Brian Baker or Jerry Paré at 2620 Capitol Ave, Sacramento 95816 or trinity@trinitycathedral.org. |
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship News
Gratitude Dinner
Sunday, September 16
5:00 - 8:00pm
in the Great Hall
It's not too late to purchase a ticket to our Gratitude Dinner.
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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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. |
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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. |
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Thursday Lunch Bunch
Thursdays, Noon to 1:30pm
in the Assembly Area.
Bring your lunch and enjoy an uplifting film.
Contact: Rev. Anne McKeever |
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Trinity Writing Group
Thursdays 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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Asante Choir Concert Cancelled
We regret to announce that the concert by the Asante Children's Choir of East Africa, scheduled for Friday, September 28th, has been cancelled. However, they are singing at various other churches in the Sacramento area in September. Their schedule can be found here: http://asantechoir.org/the-choir |
 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:
Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, who are beloved in God the Father and kept safe for Jesus Christ: May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance. Beloved, while eagerly preparing to write to you about the salvation we share, I find it necessary to write and appeal to you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints. For certain intruders have stolen in among you, people who long ago were designated for this condemnation as ungodly, who pervert the grace of our God into licentiousness and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. (Jude 1:1-4)
After reading these four verses, you have only 21 more to go to have read all of Jude. Why don't you go do that now, I'll wait... Click to read more... |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Holy Eucharist: 5:45 Community Dinner: 6:15 Classes: 7:00
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 nottherapy and is not intended for people who are deeply troubled. Participants assess 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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 Trinity Hiking Guild
Saturday, September 15, meet at 8:45am at the Cathedral
Hikers,
I have several requests for a close to home, easy elevation, 3-4 mile hike for this coming weekend. So, Discovery Park it is. Great place to stroll with friends and new aquaintences, and keeps us close to home for those that have plans in the afternoon. So, meet at the cathedral at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure, we will hike in the coolest part of the day and will be back in time for any other activities you may have planned for the afternoon. Don't forget to bring plenty of water, plus a lunch. Don't forget, by the time you are thirsty you have already started to dehydrate, so have some water before you come, and drink at a regular pace as we walk.
Hope to see you Saturday.
George Johnston |
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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! |
Sunday School starts this Sunday. All children and youth preschool through high school are encouraged to attend. Classroom locations will be posted around the Cathedral House. Hope to see you there.
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Newcomers' Group
Sunday's 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 Randie Strike: randiestrike@gmail.com. |
30/40s and Beyond Group
10:15 in the Assembly Area
Since taking a break for August, we will meet with Guest faciliator - The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker - to brainstorm who we are, how we want to advertise ourselves and any ideas of what direction we want to go as a group. We will also introduce our Fall Sunday morning series - Living the Compass facilitated by Amy Dierlam and Peggy Lochmann. COME JOIN US! |
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September Vestry Meeting
This month's vestry meeting is on Tuesday, September 18 in the Assembly Area. You can find the agenda here . All are welcome to the "Open" part of the meeting. |
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Sunday, September 23 at 10:30am
in Classroom A
Yom Kippur
Morey Lloyd presents
"A Whale of a Story" (Jonah)
A Reflection on Jonah
from The Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg
Jonah is in the fish three days --Why so long?
The belly of the whale is as large and spacious as a synagogue. Jonah was comfortable, with a table, chair, and a light, looking through the eyes of the fish viewing the underworld. He was sent into the fish to learn not to rebel against God's mercy, but, in his torment, he found salvation. That is not what he expected to find. What he found was who God is: "a gracious god and merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and ready to repent from the evil He intends to do." If God can repent from the evil He intends to do, so can we, just to be more like God and to be more liking God. I love liking God. |
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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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Safe Guarding God's Children
Sunday, September 30 at 1:00 pm in the Assembly Area.
All adults who work with children in Sunday School, Children's Chapel , Acolytes and Choristers should attend if you have not had the training in the last 3 years. Lunch will be served. To register please sign up with Nancy Tennyson. |
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 We're having a party!
Saturday, October 13 at 6:00pm
Come to our first annual fall ministry kickoff dinner. Dinner will be catered. We will be celebrating our ministries at Trinity Cathedral as well as kicking off our fall stewardship campaign. Please come celebrate with us! Sign-up sheets are in the Great Hall. |
 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. |
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 CROP Hunger Walk
Marion Welch is leading a Trinity team for the CROP Hunger Walk on October 7. This is an event of the Church World Service that raise funds to end hunger both locally and abroad. River City Food Bank will be one of the recipients of funds this year. To find out more or to join the team or make a contribution, go to
http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/TR/2012FallCROPHungerWalk/TR-Fall2012?pg=entry&fr_id=15667 and visit Marion's personal page. |
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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. |
 TREE Tip
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Environmental Concerns.
by Diane Craig
GMOs have been in USA food since 1994. By 2009, 88% of USA soy, corn, and cotton were genetically engineered. GMO sugar beets, introduced in 2006, were 59% of the USA crop in 2008, and 95% in 2009 (1).
Most of these GMOs have been engineered to either produce their own pesticide or to withstand high doses of applied pesticide. Glyphosate, an ingredient in Monsanto's RoundUp, has been engineered into most GMO-created seeds until now.
Pesticides kill unwanted plants (herbicides) and/or insects (insecticides), but repeated use can lead to resistance. GMO use has led to the emergence of superweeds, and pesticide-resistant superweeds have led to more pesticide use...an increase of 383 million pounds of herbicides from 1996 to 2008, according to USDA-compiled data (2).
Insecticides sprayed on GMO corn and cotton decreased by 64 million pounds during the same period (2), but insecticides also are applied to GMO seeds. Most GMO seeds for corn, soy and cotton have been coated with neonicotinoid systemic pesticides. Systemic pesticides move into the plant, including into the pollen and nectar. Neonicotinoids have been linked to bees' colony collapse disorder (3).
Other environmental concerns include:
- GMOs have not raised crop yields significantly [example (4)];
- GMOs have not remained confined to the fields where they are planted;
- Other pesticides proposed for GMOs (applications are pending) include 2,4-D which is the major component of Agent Orange (5).
More information: The Sacramento Public Library has several copies of videos, including The Future of Food (2007, on food bio-technology) and Food, Inc. (2009, on the industrial food industry).
Or visit the TREE table during coffee hour for discussion.
(1) http://www.gmo-compass.org/eng/agri_biotechnology/gmo_planting/506.usa_cultivation_gm_plants_2009.html
(2) http://www.organic-center.org/reportfiles/GE13YearsReport.pdf
(3) http://www.sciencemag.org/content/336/6079/351.short
(4) http://www.lobbywatch.org/archive2.asp?arcid=2561
(5) http://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/20100930Freese.pdf,
http://www.twnside.org.sg/title2/biosafety/pdf/bio12.pdf & Dow Chemical already has applied - http://farmandranchfreedom.org/Action-alert-August-27-2012
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From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Vegetarian Squash Chili Ingredients:
2 cups chopped butternut, hubbard, or banana squash
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound plum tomatoes
2 medium celery stalks, diced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, diced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 large sweet red pepper, diced
1 can (24 ounces) Italian tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 tablespoon oregano
Directions:
Prepare ingredients and set aside.
In a heavy pot, heat the zucchini, squash,and celery in olive oil until softened.
Remove the zucchini, squash, and celery; add the onion, garlic, parsley, and sweet red pepper.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add chopped tomatoes, canned tomatoes, pepper, cumin, chili powder, fennelseeds, oregano, and basil.
Cook for 1 minute.
Add beans, dill, zucchini, squash, celery, and lemon juice.
Cook 5 minutes.
Serve with cilantro and scallions.
Nutritional values per serving(serves12)
Calories: 139
Fat: 3 gm
Saturated Fat: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 24 gm
Fiber: 6 gm
Protein: 9 gm
Sodium: 120 mg
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 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. |
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. |
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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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