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November 8, 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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CONGRATULATIONS! After our initial pledge ingathering on Sunday, we have 205 pledges representing $624,197 in intended gifts for 2013. In comparison, last year we received 197 pledges totaling $617,341. I am always humbled by the generosity of our members. In one week, we have been given over $600,000 in pledges! It inspires me, and I'm sure many others at the Cathedral, to work even harder to honor the trust bestowed on us who have the joy and responsibility of ministry. If you haven't yet pledged, it's not too late. We still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $950,000 in pledges to fully fund next year's work. More importantly, pledging, regardless of the amount, helps the staff and leaders of the congregation know you appreciate their work. You can mail your pledge card, bring it to the office or church, or simply email your expected giving for 2013 to pledgetrinitycathedral@gmail.com. On a related note, we have received $121,000 in pledges for the purchase of the lots and of that amount, we have received over $76,000 in cash. We are in the process of purchasing the lots now. I want to thank all of you who voted. Regardless of whether or not you are pleased or disappointed with the outcome, it is so important for us as a community to participate as much as we can in our civic life. Trinity Cathedral was a polling place and we hosted a free dinner on Tuesday. Our neighbors were surprised and very appreciative. There was something special about sitting down and having dinner together after exercising our civic responsibility. The dinner had a lovely feel to it and we had a chance to connect with some of our neighbors who had never been here before. I am grateful to all who worked hard to make this extra dinner a beautiful success.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean of the Cathedral
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Readings for
November 11, 2012
The Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Psalm 127
Hebrews 9:24-28
Mark 12:38-44
Click here to read the lessons.
The Preacher is
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
 Flowers at Trinity Cathedral Have you enjoyed the flowers while worshipping at Trinity? Have you ever wondered... Who does those? Could I do that? Being on the 'flower committee" is a once a month committment, NO previous training required. If you enjoy flowers and appreciate that they are apart of our worship experience... you qualify. You will be gently guided and 'trained' by our loving team members. |
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Care Giver Needed
The Trinity Cathedral Nursery is in need of a care giver for Sunday mornings from 8:45- 1:00 pm. This person must be 18 years old and be a citizen of the United States. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children infants to age 3 and has some experience. The job is primarily on Sunday mornings but sometimes care is needed at other times during the week. A back ground check is done on all employees. If you are interested please contact Nancy Tennyson Tennyson@trinitycathedral.org or 916-446-2513 to submit a resume. |
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Floyd School
The Johnson Family (Floyd School family of 6) still needs some beds and mattresses for twin beds. The mother would like a mop, broom and dustpan, a television and a baby stroller. The mother was given an umbrella stroller but she says it doesn't work for a small baby.
Thanks to this wonderful congregation the children have shoes, the baby has a crib, we have living room furniture coming, pots and pans and they have a kitchen table and chairs.
My observation is that the daughter could use a dictionary to help do homework. She had a question that I couldn't answer on Wednesday night. I'm guessing down the line a computer would be helpful too.
Also Kathy Ketchum's office is going to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for the family and Rachel Wagoner's family is going to help with Christmas for them.
Bring what ever you can to Canon Nancy Tennyson's office and I will see that the family gets it.
We also need pick up trucks to pick up and deliver items to the family. If you have a pick up that you could help deliver mattresses or beds please contact Nancy
Tennyson at 916-446-2513 or tennyson@trinitycathedral.org.
What a great congregation we have! Thank you to all of you for your generosity!
Blessings,
Canon Tennyson
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Estate Sale
Saturday, November 10, 8:00am to 2:00pm
1903 22nd Street, corner of "S" and 22nd streets in mid-town.
Trinity member is downsizing from 60+ years of household goods, plus appliances, recent furniture and more. Family Promise, one of our ministries, receives 1/3 of profits. |
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What is a Virtual Food Drive?
River City Food Bank's Virtual Food Drive is the easiest, greenest way to help families, seniors, disabled people, veterans and others in need in our very own community. Help us raise $10,000 by December 31 to meet need during the fall and winter months by participating as an individual, or as part of a team.
Click here to participate in the RCFB Virtual Food Drive... |
Thursday
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch is on hiatus until Thursday, November 29th. We'll celebrate November 29th in the Assembly Area with a potluck luncheon at noon and an introduction to the free Living Compass booklet for Advent that we'l be enjoying in December.
Thursday
Writing Group
...is on hiatus until Thursday, November 29th when we will resume meeting at 4 pm in the Conference Room.
Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Holy Eucharist: 5:45
Dinner: 6:15 ($7.00)
Classes: 7:00
Classes:
Book Club: Kevin Sanders will facilitate a discussion of "Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History" by S. C. Gwynne.
"Praying Our Goodbyes" by Joyce Rupp is a guide to helping us re-orient ourselves and calm the anxieties caused by change. Her book invites participants into a journey where we can become whole again. Facilitated by Canon Lynell Walker.
G-D Said to Abraham:
"Kill Me A Son"
The Legacy of Akeidah
(The Binding of Isaac)
Facilitator: Morey Lloyd, M. Div.
November 15: Abraham fails in the ten tests of faith. The Being-One is looking for failures - any takers?
Parish TNAC dinner is back.
Cost is $7
Sign-up at the Welcome Center, buy your dinner ticket Sunday in the Bookshop or purchase a ticket at the door.
Questions about dinner:
Cherie Chamness (442-9194) or Randie Strike (446-2513 |
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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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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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WANTED:
Old appliances or electronics
Do you have old or broken appliances or electronics taking up space? If so and you would like to donate them for parts. Please email William Jeager at william.jeager1973@gmail.com. Thank You. |
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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:
I was visiting the optometrist for my annual eye exam. The tests with the tech went well; she gave me a second chance on one test. I passed. I went to the exam room where the doctor was having me name letters, the smallest I could manage and I was having a very difficult time. Everything seemed backward especially in my right eye. Finally, I told the doctor how funny the letters appeared - even that they were backward.
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From Canon Nancy Tennyson...
Last Sunday was the highlight of my life when  I was installed as a Diocesan Canon. Many thanks to all of you who attended and to those who made the day very special. Thank you to the EYF for the lovely remarks they made and the gift, to Cherie Chamness and the staff for my wonderful prayerbook-hymnal, to Rev. Anne McKeever and the clergy staff for my beautiful Women in Ministry Cross. Extra Special thanks Canon Lynell Walker and Pat Underwood for doing such a terrific job in putting the service, the program and the day together. Great thanks to Kirk Bone, Senior Warden, for nominating me and to Dean Baker and Bishop Beisner for making it all happen. It was a wonderful, blessed and happy day. Blessings,
Canon Nancy Tennyson |
Special Veterans Day Remembrance
Sunday, November 11
This year Veteran's Day falls on a Sunday and we are have special prayers in the liturgy and displays of special memorabilia in the Great Hall during the coffee hours. Do you have a special memento, story, photograph, etc. honoring your service or that of a friend, family member, or loved one? We know we have lots of men and women veterans in the congregation, from World War II to active duty personnel serving at home and abroad today, not to mention memories and mementos from earlier times and conflicts. Contact Beau Carter (beaucarter2@gmail.com) if you would like to participate and let him know what you plan to bring. |
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Safe Guarding God's Children Video
Sunday, November 11 at 10:15 am in Room A.
For Parents, Grandparents and all others who are interested
We will be showing the Safe Guarding God's Children video that is required for all who work with children in the church.
Dean Baker and Canon Nancy Tennyson will be there to lead discussion and answer questions after the video. The video is ½ hour long so we will need to start right at 10:15 so we will have time for discussion. Hope to see you there! |
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Newcomers' Group
Sunday's at 10:15am in Room C
The group will view 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. |
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Life Planning Workshop -- for All Ages
Scheduled for Tuesday, November 13
at Trinity Cathedral
has been POSTPONED. |
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 Evening Prayer
Thursday, November 15, 5:45pm in the Cathedral
On the third Thursday of each month at 5:45 pm, a group of lay members of the cathedral officiate at Evening Prayer or Compline. To worship God is to remember God. We invite you to attend third Thursday evening services to remember in a new way. Those who attend will be able to enjoy the Thursday Parish Dinner, then attend Thursday Night at the Cathedral classes. Please join us on Thursday, November 15 at 5:45 pm for a special Evening Prayer in celebration of the life of Samuel Seabury, first American Bishop. We invite you to join us in this ministry. If you are interested, please contact Canon Lynell Walker at lwalker259@aol.com, or Loren Weatherly at loren.weatherly@gmail.com. |
 Transgender Day of Remembrance
Saturday, November 17 at 6:30 pm
Trinity Cathedral will host the annual interfaith Candlelight Vigil in observance of the 14th International Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Transgender Day of Remembrance memorializes those who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. This vigil will be dedicated to the memories of our brothers and sisters who have fallen to ignorance and intolerance and to our commitment to strive to make this world safe for all. There will be refreshment in the Great Hall after the memorial. All are welcome. Visit http://www.sacgender.org/tdor for more information. |
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Family Promise SOS
I am still in need of volunteers for Family
Promise Week- November 18-25, especially
volunteers to spend the night- I have no one signed up for Friday and Saturday nights.
Please check the sign up board and help me fill these slots!!
Lyle Gramling
481-5031 or lylegramling@comcast.net
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 Annual Giving Thanks Meal
Thursday, November 22 at 1:00pm in the Great Hall
Family Promise is with Trinity the week of Thanksgiving and in addition to serving those families we are offering a full meal on Thanksgiving Day to all who are without families and seeking a friendship - excellent food and communion with all. The past 2 years we have served nearly 80 guests! This year we are looking to do the same. We will be asking for donations of casseroles * vegetables * rolls * turkeys * coffee * servers-helpers and of course PIE! Please see the sign up donation sheet posted in the great hall or contact either Sally Smith (sally1369@comcast.net) or Tracy (rbpteambob@hotmail.com) |
 TREE Tip
Alternative Christmas Fairs: Dec 2 and 9.
by Ann Rothschild
Mark your calendar now for Trinity's Alternative Christmas Fairs, Sundays December 2 and 9, from 8.30 am to 12.30 am, in the Great Hall. "Alternative," that is, to the malls, big box stores, and plastics manufacturers. Come and support local and global artists, craftspeople, and non-profit agencies. Along with notecards, knitwear, jewelry, and artwork from local artists, vendors include
- Pottery from Nicaragua
- Crafts from African Team Ministries
- Crafts from Nepal
- TREE's offerings of stainless steel bottles, doggie poop bags, and solar cookers.
Christmas gift-giving can include donations to charities in someone's name. You may buy a micro-credit loan for honey production, education for AIDS orphans, basic sanitation and clean water, or a flock of chickens. You receive cards to send to the people in whose name you gave. Donations open up the world for children, too. Ask the children in your life to select gifts from a catalog or website. Give each child a set amount of money to spend and allow them to choose gifts that will benefit needy children. Give them the joy of contributing to the world.
Episcopal Relief and Development has a catalog at www.er-d.org/giftsforlife or call 1-800-334-7626, Ext. 5129.
Locally, Loaves and Fishes offers food and shelter for the homeless at 1321 North C Street, Sacramento, CA 95811, www.sacloaves.org.
Other websites:
http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com
https://www.shopcardsandgifts.unicefusa.org/
http://www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife/0611.asp |
From the Health Ministry...
Weekly Recipe: Balsamic Marinated Chicken
Sweet-tart balsamic vinegar spiked with garlic and Italian seasoning makes a fast and flavorful marinade for chicken. Serve with sliced tomatoes and grilled eggplant slices.
Ingredients:
¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup of balsamic vinegar
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon of salt
½ teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast 3 to 4 oz each (see Note)
Directions:
Whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
Place chicken in a shallow dish or 1 gallon sealable plastic bag.
Add the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 12 hours.
Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
Preheat grill to medium-high or position a rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler.
To grill: Oil the grill rack (see Tip).
Grill the chicken, turning once, 4 to 8 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F.
To broil: Line a broiler pan (or baking sheet) with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Place the chicken on the foil.
Broil, watching carefully and turning at least once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 10 to 15 minutes total.
Tip:
It's difficult to find an individual chicken breast small enough for one portion.
Removing the thin strip of meat from the underside of a 5 ounce breast (the chicken tender) removes about 1 ounce of meat and yields a perfect 4 ounce portion.
Wrap and freeze the tenders and when you have gathered enough, use them in a stir-fry or for oven baked chicken fingers.
If you can only find chicken breasts closer to 8 to 9 ounce each, you'll only need 2 breasts for 4 servings - cut each one in half before cooking.
Oiling a grill rack before you grill foods helps ensure that the food won't stick.
Oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.)
Make Ahead Tip:
Cover and refrigerate the marinade for up to 3 days; marinate the chicken for up to 12 hours.
Nutritional values per serving (serves 4)
Calories: 170
Fat: 17gm
Saturated Fat: 1 gm (5 gm mono)
Carbohydrate: 1 gm
Fiber: 0 gm
Protein: 23 gm
Cholesterol 63 mg
Potassium 200 mg
Sodium: 250 mg
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Free Electronic Waste Drive
Saturday, November 19, 9 am to 1 pm
Cosumnes River College
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento 95823
Parking Lot D
Funds raised will be used for student scholarships.
Sponsored by California Electronic Asset Recovery (CEAR, Inc.) |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Here's a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit! Bring the whole family to see a delightfully funny play titled, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," directed by Michael Walker of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Carmichael. The play is certainly not about your typical Christmas pageant . . . it is a pageant that is invaded by the Herdman's who are "the worst kids in the whole history of the world." What chaos . . . and joyful moments result!
Two performances only with dessert reception after each performance:
Saturday, December 8 at 7 PM Sunday, December 9 at 2 PM
Performance Location: St. Michael's Church, 2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael
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