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January 3, 2013 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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 Happy New Year! After our beautiful Christmas services, I took a few days with my family to go to Sun Valley, Idaho and visit old friends. It was a lovely little break and now I'm back for the beginning of the new year. For me, the new year has been a time of taking stock of my life. When I was in my early twenties and serving in the Army, I would always look back on my year and wonder what I did that made a difference in the world. While I enjoyed being in the Army and I thought I did a good job, I knew that if I were to leave, I would be replaced with an equally good officer. At the time, Andrea and I were serving as high school youth leaders in our Episcopal congregation. This was a ministry that had an obvious impact on the lives of teenagers. As I looked over each year in this phase of my life, I realized that my work with the church was in some ways more fulfilling and important than my work in the Army. As I look at the many ministries at Trinity Cathedral, I see people everywhere who are making an important difference in the lives of others. I am proud of the good work that is being done here. In addition to taking-stock, New Years is a time of making resolutions for the coming year year. This is something at which I usually fail. I usually can't decide on a resolution that I think is worthy of an entire year's effort. Usually I remain in an undecided state until I am saved by Lent. I then come up with disciplines that I want to adopt for the shorter season of Lent. This year, however, is different. Thanks to The Rev. Anne McKeever and the Bible Challenge, I have a built-in resolution. I am going to read the Bible this year. You may think that, because I am a priest, I already read the Bible a lot. Well I do. But there are significant portions of it that I haven't read since I was preparing for seminary 24 years ago. The Bible is such an important collection of books, I think it is a good idea for people to read it at least once in their lives. It is hard to do, however, without a plan and support. Thanks to the Bible Challenge, we are provided with a plan for reading the Bible, daily devotions if we want to supplement our reading and groups for discussion. I will be leading a monthly class to look at the readings in the Old Testament. My first class will be next Thursday, January 10 at 7pm. I hope you will join me in reading the Bible this year. I missed worshiping at Trinity last weekend because I was away with my family. I will miss being with you this weekend because I will be participating in a retreat for the newly formed Board of Trustees of our Diocese. Please keep us in our prayers as we look at how we can support the almost 80 congregations in Northern California. Blessings, Brian The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Readings for
January 6, 2013
The Epiphany of Our Lord
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Yarn for Prayer Shawls
Prayer Shawl ministry member has several spare skeins of medium worsted acrylic yarn (washable), in rose, pale green, country blue, linen, and cherry red, and also extra crochet hooks. If interested or for more info, e-mail dugongs@sbcglobal.net, subject line "Free Yarn", or call (916) 266-1802. |
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Volunteer Opportunities... |
 Family Promise
To all my faithful band of volunteers I send a heartfelt thank you!! YOU are the ones that have made the 2012 hostings of our families a success. YOU have helped prepare the rooms, cooked the dinners, spent time with the families, spent the night, and done the laundry!! Thank you for your time and dedication to Family Promise.
-Lyle Gramling |
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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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 ...begins with the Epiphany Blessing of the Bibles
Bring your Bible to any service on Saturday evening or Sunday morning this Epiphany weekend to participate in the Blessing of the Bibles as we launch the Bible Challenge at Trinity.
Monday, January 7th, is Day One for our Bible reading, setting a pattern for the year of reading three Old Testament chapters, one Psalm and one New Testament chapter every Monday through Saturday until Epiphany of 2014. You may take the Bible Challenge on your own, following the Bible Challenge booklet to keep on track with the readings. You may choose to enrich your reading by pondering the reflections, prayers and questions in the Bible Challenge book available for purchase in the Trinity Bookshop. And if you're interested in discussing what you've read with a group, we offer several opportunities at Trinity.
Please sign up in the Welcome Center or contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com if you'd like to register as a Trinity participant and/or join one of these Bible Challenge groups led by volunteer facilitators:
- Sunday, 10:15 to 11:10 a.m., 30s/40s/Beyond, Conference Room, Amy Dierlam
- Sunday, 11-15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Conference Room, Vaughn Wolff, January 6, Meet and Greet; 1st Meeting January 13
- Monday, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Conference Room, Carol Savioe, 1st meeting January 14
- Monday, 4-5 p.m. Classroom F, Canon Lynell Walker, 1st meeting January 14
- Monday, 7-9 p.m. Rev. Virginia McNeely @ her home in Land Park, 1st meeting January 21. Please e-mail Deacon Virginia for address: virginiamcneely@sbcglobal.net - May meet once or twice a month
- Tuesday, 4 p.m., Classroom F, Women's Group, Susan Hotchkiss, 1st meeting January 15
- Wednesday, 3-5 p.m., Dana Chamness
- Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m., Assembly Area, Lunch Bunch, Rev. Anne McKeever, 1st meeting January 10
- Thursday, 7-8:30 p.m., Assembly Area, Randy Knutson and Rhonda Canby, 1st meeting January 17
- Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Conference Room, Daughters of the King, Sally Smith. Meets monthly, second Saturday of the month; 1st meeting February 2
- Saturday, 4 p.m., Classroom A, William Jagger, 1st meeting January 12
More groups are forming, so stay tuned. |
 Trinity Hiking Guild Saturday, January 5
Meet at the Cathedral at 8:45am
Hikers, Will be chilly, but the sun will be out and it is a great time for a hike and a good way to begin the New Year. Still not venturing too far from home, and will walk a 4-5 mile level stretch along the American River, from around Howe/Power Inn Road to William Pond Recreation area. Bring plenty of water [don't let the temperature fool you, you will dehydrate faster when its cold that when its hot], and a picnic lunch to eat along the way.
We will meet at the cathedral at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Will be back by no later that 2 p.m. |
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Newcomers' Group...
...and everyone who would like to join a "Tour of the Cathedral" with Canon Carey are invited to do so.
We will meet in the Cathedral near the sanctuary after the 9:00am service on Sunday January 6.
We try to tour the sanctuary, the East transept where the columbarium is located. Canon Carey talks about the stain glass window located in that transept. There are several art objects/icons in that transept. They all have interesting stories. We will also try to visit the West transept and the windows in the nave of the church which depict some of the parables and miracles of Jesus -- Canon Carey makes these stories come to life with the windows in the back ground. We have so much to see in the Cathedral we sometimes run out of time.
If you have questions contact Randie Strike (randiestrike@gmail.com, randie.trinity@gmail.com or, cell phone 916-203-7586. |
Sunday Morning Bible Challenge
10:15am in the Assembly Area
The 30/40s and Beyond is hosting a Sunday morning Bible Challenge group for all adults. Join us today for our first gathering of this new study. Questions? Amy Dierlam-dnarock@pacbell.net or 601-1699. |
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Growing in Faith
Starts Sunday, January 6 at 4pm.
Growing in Faith is a program designed to help people adults prepare for Baptism, Confirmation and formal Reception into the Episcopal Church. "Formal Reception into the Episcopal Church" means that +Bishop Beisner" officially welcomes you into this denomination. Growing in Faith is also for those who want to focus on renewing their faith. Meetings start on Sunday, January 6. The first meeting will explain the program in greater detail. Come and see if this is for you! |
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Epiphany Pageant and Potluck
Sunday, January 6 at 6:00pm
This Sunday is the feast of Epiphany and we celebrate it with a beautiful service of readings, carols and children's pageant. All are invited to come to this time of quiet and beauty. We will have many angels and shepherds and of course the majestic kings coming to see the baby Jesus.
After the candle light procession out of the church, we will have a festive pot luck in the Great Hall. Please bring a salad if you name starts with A-H, a main dish if your name start with I- S and dessert if your name starts with T-Z. You may bring your dishes to the kitchen before the Epiphany Service begins. Please call the office 916-446-2513 or sign up at he Welcome Center if you are coming so we know how many to plan for. Hope to see you there! -- Canon Nancy Tennyson |
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Safe Guarding God's People
Sunday, January 13 at 1:00 pm
For all who work with children and adults in the church. It is a requirement of the Diocese of Northern California that all who work in the church are encouraged to attend the class every three years. Lunch will be provided at 1:00pm as the workshop begins. Please contact Canon Nancy Tennyson if you are planning to come. 916-446-2513 or tennyson@trinitycathedral.org. |
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Want to share your ministry?
If you are involved in a ministry that you would like to share with others at Trinity Cathedral, volunteer to staff the ministry fair on February 3.
You would need to be available to share information and answer questions with individuals in the Great Hall--no public speaking.
Contact Deacon Virginia at 916-444-0720 or virginiamcneely@msn.com as soon as possible so she can plan this out before her medical leave in January. |
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Thursday
Lunch Bunch
Will Resume January 10th
Thursdays, noon -1:30pm in the Assembly Area
Please bring your Bible to begin our discussion of the Bible Challenge readings.
Contact is Rev. Anne-amckeever@wavecable.com
Thursday
Writing Group
Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to join us on in the Conference Room. We will write to a prompt and share what we choose of our writing with the group.
Contact facilitator Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you have questions. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Holy Eucharist: 5:45pm
Dinner: 6:15pm-Classes: 7:00pm
Dinner and Classes resume January 10
Monthly Old Testament teachings begin on:
January 10 in the Assembly Area:
Dean Brian Baker will teach a monthly class on the books of the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) we'll be reading for the Bible Challenge. Bring your Bible, your new best friend. Dean Baker will offer subsequent Old Testament classes the first Thursday of every month in 2013.
 Beginning January 10 in Room J, the Trinity Respecting Earth & Environment (TREE) Committee hosts a 2-part discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's). The discussion includes video clips from Genetic Roulette and other points of view.
Beginning January 17 in the Assembly Area: Rev. Anne McKeever offers a four-week group on Anne Lamott's latest book, Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayer s. E-mail Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com to join the group. The book is available for sale in the Cathedral Bookshop. Five copies of the book are available as "loaners" to the first five participants who ask to reserve a book to borrow.
Beginning January 17, Canon Lynell Walker will facilitate: Understanding How We Worship based on Dr. Ian S.  Markham's book Liturgical Life Principles: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living. In clear, accessible language, Markham demonstrates how the liturgy of the Episcopal Church can enable us to cope more effectively with the stresses and strains of modern life. Markham shows persuasively how the whole purpose of the Christian liturgy is to provide us with the resources to enable God to facilitate healthy and authentic living. Drop-ins are always welcome. Books can be ordered through the Cathedral Bookshop and materials will be available at each class.
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
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.
Beginning on Thursday, January 10 is another opportunity for those who would like to spend their lunch hour in Centering Prayer. We will meet in the East Transept from 12 until 1 PM. It is a time to rest in God and learn to just be in God's love.
Contacts are:
Nancy Earl:
nancy.c.earl@gmail.com
Shelley Mydans:
smydans@gmail.com
Sally Smith:
sally1369@comcast.net |
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