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December 6, 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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I love Advent. I suppose I should lament the business of this time and the dangers of being distracted from Jesus being the "reason for the Season," but I like Advent too much to be negative. I like the decorations that are going up, the nights that are growing darker, and the need to bundle up a little more. I appreciate the many opportunities to experience beautiful music, like with tonight's choral compline or tomorrow night's concert. I appreciate the many opportunities to serve others, like getting gifts for a child or family at Floyd School or donate items for our weekly ingatherings. I like the greening of the Cathedral that requires lots of people to work together so we can make the Cathedral stunningly beautiful for all our Christmas guests. I also appreciate the special opportunities to grow in faith. Last Saturday we had a great men's retreat and this Saturday we will have a retreat at the Mercy Center in Auburn that is open to everybody. There is something about this season that opens my heart a little more. I am a little more sensitive to the movement of God's spirit in the world and in my life. I'm also a little more sensitive to the sadness that people carry with them. For me this is a time to be open-hearted toward those around me as I prepare for Christ to come once again and enter our broken, messy, tragic, beautiful, and gracious world. Blessings, Brian The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker Dean of the Cathedral P.S. I'm teaching a class at 7pm tonight on the history of the Bible. I will be going over the history that is contained in the Bible as well as talking about how the Bible was created and adopted. The class will follow a great dinner at 6:15. |
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Readings for
December 9, 2012
The Second Sunday of Advent
The Preacher is
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Adopt a Family
There are about six more families that need to be adopted for Christmas. If you can help please contact Canon Nancy Tennyson 916-446-2513 or nntennyson@gmail.com or see Canon Tennyson on Sunday in the Great Hall. The families will really appreciate your help. |
Living Compass Advent Meditations: FREE!
Please pick up a Living Compass Advent Meditation booklet at the Welcome Center or download from here. This booklet guides readers through the season of Advent, December 2 through December 23rd. |
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Thank You Trinity!
Thanksgiving Day at Trinity was a great blessing! Not only due to the beauty of the day itself, but because the members of Trinity offered kindness in feeding some of us who had no offerings of friends, family or food on this day that is to be a celebration of friends, family and food. Trinity Cathedral stepped forward to feed nearly 60 people in the community a wonderful meal that had everything in it that some of the best restuarants offer! Ours though had the exception of coming from kindness and acknowledging the need to reach out and open doors. Thank you!
Sally Smith and myself would like to give thanks to all of the volunteers who came to spend their day or a couple of hours helping to set tables and offer friendship - thank you!
Tracy Tschanz |
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Crop Walk
With the leadership of Marion Welch. the Trinity team for the Crop Walk raised over $1600 to benefit River City Food Bank. Thanks to all who participated by walking and/or donating. We have a great team at Trinity! |
Cathedral Bookshop
Get your Advent wreath and candles while supplies last!
Tue, Wed, Thur:11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Phone: 916-442-9194 |
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Volunteer Opportunities... |
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Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in a one-time volunteer effort? Hands On Sacramento needs volunteers for a homeless count on January 24, 2013. Training is required. If you are interested, see their website: www.handsonsacto.org. |
Shelter for Homeless Families
A shelter for families can be opened if churches will commit to provide overnight monitors. If you would be willing to commit to spending a night at the shelter, or would like to coordinate this effort at Trinity, please sign-up at the Welcome Center. |
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Labyrinth Ministry:
Would You Like to Carry It On?
Trinity Cathedral has had a Labyrinth ministry for a number of years. Currently people are able to walk and pray the Labyrinth on the third Friday of the month at 6:00PM. The date and time can be changed if we are able to find a regular day and time of the week. Trinity's Labyrinth is canvas. Overseeing this type of prayer time involves getting to Trinity one hour before the scheduled start, rolling out the canvases, setting the environment with candles and meditative music and putting everything away at the end of the prayer time. The total time commitment (with a one hour prayer time that can be extended if desired) is three hours. One person has expressed an interest in continuing this ministry but needs at least two others to work with him. Is that you? If so, please contact Jerry Paré at the office (jpare111452@gmail.com; 916-930-8032) |
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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... |
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Thursday
Lunch Bunch
Thursdays, noon - 1:30pm
Assembly Area
We will read and discuss the Living Compass Advent Meditation booklet.
Thursday
Writing Group
Thursdays, 4:30pm
Conference Room
We will read and write about the Living Compass Advent Meditation booklet.
Contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
On December 13, 20 and 27
begin the evening with a Candlelight Compline service at 6:00pm
followed by
Dinner at 6:15pm ($7)
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Classes at 7:00pm
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.
Advent Classes:
TONIGHT:History of the Bible (Assembly Area)
December 13: How to Choose a Bible (Bookshop)
December 20: Ways to Read the Bible (Assembly Area) Dinner: Tonight, December 6, Chef Tom Robbins is cooking a 'down home' meal featuring baked ham. Dinner tickets may be purchased in the Bookshop or 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
(NO Centering Prayer on Tuesday, December 25 or Tuesday, January 1)
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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Choral Compline
Thursday, December 6th at 6:00 pm
Resurrexit will sing a service of Choral Compline (night prayer) in place of our usual monthly Evensong service.
The psalm and responsories are sung to plainsong ('Gregorian' chant). Other music to be sung includes:
- Te lucis ante terminum - plainsong with fauxbourdon by Thomas Tallis
- Nunc Dimittis - plainsong with fauxbourdon by Thomas Morely
- Hide me under the shadow of thy wings - John E. West
- Closing responses - Peter Hallock
Resurrexit is Trinity Cathedral's ten-voice chamber choir, and is conducted by David Link, Canon for Music. Please join us for this short service, which is a quiet and peaceful way to end the day, especially during this busy and frantic holiday season. |
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Vocal Art Ensemble in concert
Friday, December 7 at 7:30 pm
The Cathedral Music Series is please to open the 2012-2013 season, on Friday, December 7th at 7: 30 pm with a concert by the Vocal Art Ensemble "Frankincense and Myrrh--A Caravan of Exotic Choral Treasures". Follow the Vocal Art Ensemble into the mesmerizing sounds of the East as they gather silken songs, choral gems, instrumental spices, and exquisite tapestries of vocal beauty. This rich and varied concert experience sets ancient jewels from the Old and New worlds, melts divine male plainchant with luscious Eastern European women's chorus, and weaves together silvery Polish Magnificats with vibrant Zambian celebrations. The creative ethnic flavors of Fiesta Dance and Fitness will also join our promenade, stirring your sense of adventure for a musical journey of minstrels and dance under the Magi's crystal skies. Suggested donation: $6 - 20
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 Parish-Wide Advent Retreat
Living a Prayerful Advent
Mercy Center - Auburn
Saturday, December 8, 9:00am - 3:00pm
The cost is $35.00 (includes lunch) and the retreat is limited to 50 participants.
The focus of this retreat is to discover ways to pray that will help sustain you through this hectic season and to prepare your hearts to receive the Holy Infant Child this Christmas Season.
Canon David Link will lead off the retreat teaching us ways to pray with music. We will close with a sung Compline service in the retreat center's beautiful Chapel. Registration forms are available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Contact Canon Walker you have further questions at: lwalker259@aol.com or 446-2513 ext. 25
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 Ingathering for WIND Youth Services
This Sunday, December 9, there is an ingathering for WIND youth services and the Floyd School clothes closet. Cash donations can be put in an offering envelope marked for WIND or Floyd School.
Next Sunday, December 16, we will be collecting socks, hats, and scarves for Loaves and Fishes. |
Alternative Christmas Fair
December 9 from 8:30-12:30
In the Great Hall
The Alternative Christmas Fair is back by popular demand!!
There will be 15 various vendors here providing you with an alternative to shopping in the malls.
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.
Do come and bring a friend too!! It will be festive indeed!! |
30/40s and Beyond Group
Sundays at 10:15am in the Conference Room
New Advent Living Compass Series. All are welcome to join us for an Advent daily mediation and discussion. Questions? contact Amy Dierlam - dnarock@pacbell.net |
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Newcomers' Group
Sunday's at 10:15am in Room C
Today the group will discuss Worship and Stewardship.
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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Advent Wreath
For those of you who did not get a chance to make an advent wreath last Sunday. We will have the greens that are left and all the other materials to make an Advent wreath in Room A. |
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2011 St. Nicholas Night |
St. Nicholas Night
Sunday, December 9, 4:30pm
Come to make Christmas crafts, worship at service with St. Nicholas and enjoy a wonderful dinner prepared by our wonderful Chef Tom Robbins. During dinner you can have your picture taken with St. Nicholas. The picture will be e-mailed to you. The picture makes great Christmas card. $5.00 per person and $15.00 per family. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so we know how many to prepare for. This is a great time to invite family and friends who don't usually come to church. |
 ...Is Drawing Near! Please pick up a Bible Challenge booklet in the narthex or at the Welcome Center in the Great Hall that lists the daily readings from January 7, 2013 through January 6 2014. Visit the Trinity Bookshop to find a Bible to be blessed here at Trinity on January 6, 2013, Epiphany Sunday. Then prepare to take the challenge along with hundreds of Trinity parishioners, thousands of diocesan parishioners, and ten of thousands of Episcopalians throughout the country as well as Anglicans around the world. Please sign up in the Welcome Center to indicate your interest in joining a Bible Challenge group beginning January, 2013. Contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com if you'd like to become a facilitator (discussion launcher, not a teacher) of a Bible Challenge group. |
 Christmas Altar Flowers
Starting on December 2, the first Sunday in Advent, Christmas Altar Flower Donation Forms will be available at Trinity Cathedral.
You will find them:
- Outside the church office
- In the Welcome Center at Coffee Hour
- Printed in the Cathedral Announcement Sheet included in the Sunday Service Program
In addition, flower committee members will be in the narthex and Great Hall on Sunday December 9 and December 16, wearing carnations and handing out donation forms as well.
You can also donate without a dedicated form:
- Write "Christmas Flower Donation" on a sheet of paper.
- Include your name, telephone number and your memorial or thanksgiving.
- Please indicate how you would like your name to appear in the Christmas Service Program.
The deadline for Christmas Flower Donations is Monday, December 17. You can drop it off at the office or mail it in to Trinity Cathedral Flowers, 2620 Capitol Ave., Sacramento CA 95816.
Please make your check out to Trinity Cathedral Church. Write "Christmas Flowers" on the memo line.
Although there have been suggested donation amounts over the years, the current committee welcomes all donations with gratitude and thanksgiving. |
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 Cookies, Cookies, Cookies
Friday, December 14 at 7:30pm
We will have our Second Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange in the Assembly Area. Each person is asked to bring 5 dozen cookies with the recipe. We will have some cookies for tasting and most for exchanging. Bring a few baggies to take your cookies home. Coffee and hot cider will be available. This is an adult only event. Please sign up at the Welcome Center so we know how many to plan for.
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 15 at 7:30 pm
Please join the Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Choristers, and Cathedral Handbell Ringers, in this traditional service which originated at King's College, Cambridge, England. Included will be music by Carl Rutti, John Ireland, Otto Goldschmidt, David Willcocks, and much more. Through the lessons from scripture and complimentary music, the story of Jesus incarnation is told from the earliest Old Testament prophets to St John's profound mysticism surrounding his birth.
This service is a lovely way to begin our Christmas celebration at the Cathedral. A freewill offering will benefit the Cathedral's Music program and the River City Food Closet. |
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Gingerbread House Construction
December 1
  
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Homeowners Bill of Rights Resource Fair
Sunday, December 9, 2-4pm
St. John's Lutheran Church and Congregation B'nai Israel are hosting this event at Congregation B'nai Israel, 3600 Riverside Boulevard. Come learn what the new Bill of Rights can do for prospective home buyers, distressed homeowners, neighbors concerned with blight, and post foreclosure or short-sale situations. Experts from a variety of organizations will be on hand to answer questions and offer help. |
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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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 Fr. Kent McNair's Retirement
Sunday, December 16, 2:00-5:00pm
at Faith Church in Cameron Park (530-676-3754)
Fr. Kent McNair's last Sunday at Faith Church will be December 16. All are welcome to join in a farewell party. A celebration of Kent's 20+ years of service to Faith Church will include music and drama, prayers, food and fellowship.
If you are interested in attending and willing to carpool as a driver or passenger, please sign-up at the Welcome Center or contact Randie Strike at randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916.446.2513. |
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