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February 28, 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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Greetings!
 Seven years ago I was invited to give a series of talks in New York City with a Tibetan Buddhist Monk. In my talks I simply spoke about how I, as an Episcopalian, understand Jesus and his teachings. I was overwhelmed with the number of people who came up to me afterward and said, "If I had heard this earlier, I never would have left Christianity." Ever since that experience, I have been wondering how to connect our gospel with the people who have left the church because of the poor way Jesus has been represented by many of his followers. At Trinity Cathedral I have experienced a gospel that is gracious and loving. How can that gospel be shared with people who have left Christianity? There are many people who had lovely experiences of Jesus' love as children but left because of how they were treated as adults. Most of these people will not walk into Trinity Cathedral or any other church. Much of my ministry is driven by a desire to present the gospel to those outside the church. One of my best opportunities to do this came last Thursday when I was invited to speak for two hours to Yoga teacher trainees at Zuda Yoga Studio. I had done this in 2012 and 2011 as well. Of the 33 students, five were Christians. The majority of the others were people who had been involved in the church earlier in their lives but had left. The response to the talks was energizing. Many students stayed after the talk, that ended at 10 p.m., because they wanted to talk more. Others left but have been thanking me outside the class. While at Zuda a couple of days ago, one woman came up to me and said, "Thank you for giving God back to me."
This experience reinforced for me the belief that many people are hungry for the spirituality of love and the community that we can take for granted at Trinity Cathedral. I am wondering how we can move outside the walls of our church to bless those who are hungry for the gospel. I will be looking for more opportunities to do so, and I invite you to join me. If you would like to see what I said, you can watch video segments at: https://vimeo.com/album/2276855
This past weekend the vestry went on its annual retreat. We have a remarkable vestry this year, led by our Senior Warden, Loren Weatherly. Loren has provided a report on our weekend for this enewsletter.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker |
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Readings for
March 3, 2013
The Third Sunday in Lent
Click here to read the lessons. |
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Weekly reading list...
Day 54: Numbers 15 - 17, Psalm 45, Luke 3
Fri, March 1, 2013 Sat, March 2, 2013 Sun, March 3, 2013 Mon, March 4, 2013 Tue, March 5, 2013 Wed, March 6, 2013 Thu, March 7, 2013
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Can you help?
Parishioner Dee Cary fell and broke her hip while on her way to church last Sunday. She had successful hip replacement surgery and is now home for recuperation. If you would like to contribute meals or visit her, please contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616. |
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Bread of Life Center
Interested in exploring creative ways to nurture your spiritual growth? Our friends at Bread of Life offer several courses and workshops that may meet your needs or spark a new interest.
Follow this link to learn more.... |
FREE Lenten Devotional
Resources
Recommended by Vaughn Wolff:
Here is the link to the 40 Days Fast from Wrong Thinking: http://fromtheinsideout.us/.
While you are there signing up for your daily email, scroll down and take time to listen to the little video-- great message! This doesn't cost anything and I think the benefit is priceless. Try it out.
Recommended by Rev. Anne McKeever
Living Compass for Lent is a free booklet available in the Cathedral Bookshop now and from Rev. Anne at TNAC group meetings on Thursday evenings in the Conference Room beginning February 21. Includes short weekly meditations, brief scripture and daily encouragement to pray, reflect, and (perhaps) write a bit. Can also be found online at http://www.livingcompass.org/lent.iml
CREDO Feeding and Fasting: Reflections for the Lenten Seasonis a free online resource that invites participants to include a daily reflection in text and audio as part of their Lenten practice. To sign up, go to www.episcopalcredo.org. |
Cathedral Bookshop
Tue, Wed, Thur:11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 11:00am - 4:00pm;
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Phone: 916-442-9194 |
Need your roses pruned?
Winter pruning:
- improves spring bloom
- rejuvenates rose bushes
- minimizes disease problems
Joann Sprogis:
- pruning roses since 1984
- reasonable rates
- appointments
- consultations
Call Joann at (916) 736-2767
(a land line! please leave a message) |
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Centering Prayer
Tuesday's, 6-7pm, Cathedral East Transept and
Thursday's, noon-1pm, Cathedral East Transept
Centering Prayer is a method of contemplation that helps to Come. quiet the mind and participate in God's presence. It is a receptive form of prayer - a kind of resting in God.
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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Thursday
Lunch Bunch
Thursdays, noon -1:30pm in the Assembly Area
Please bring your Bible for 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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The Labyrinth is Back!
Third Friday of the Month, 6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth will be held on
Friday, March 15th from 6-8 pm.
For more information please contact
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Volunteer Opportunities... |
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Family Promise
Hosting Week: March 17-24
Many volunteer opportunities still open!!Please consider offering your time and talent during this week!! It could be part of your Lenten Discipline. There are opportunities to prepare a dinner, help with playing / conversing with the families, and / or spend the night. We will have three families this week with children ranging from 16 months to 9 years old.
As I prepare for this week it is clear that a TEAM of at least two others must be recruited to work with me. It requires a Team effort to coordinate the tasks that need to be done in order to assure a successful hosting week. With a team, the week and/or duties could be divided up so that all the responsibility does not fall on one person. WE NEED A TEAM of co-coordinators. Please prayerfully consider, thencontact me at
lylegramling@comcast.net |
Single morning volunteer opportunity
The Sacramento interfaith group is organizing teams to work at the East Lawn Cemetery on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Groups of 5 to 50 are invited to clean headstones and do some light refurbishment. This might be a great family effort on a beautiful day in April! A headcount is needed as quickly as possible, so if you're interested contact Deacon Virginia at virginiamcneely@msn.com or 916-444-0720. |
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 Empty Bowl's
A benefit for River City Food Bank
Soup's on! It's our tenth anniversary of Empty Bowls and we are pulling out all the stops to celebrate this event. Make plans to join us and recommend it to others by inviting friends, emailing colleagues and contacts and sharing information via Facebook and other social networks.
When:
Supper: Monday, March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Luncheon: Tues., March 5, 11:30 and 12:30 p.m. seatings
Where:
Sacramento Convention Center |
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 From the Senior Warden
Trinity Cathedral's vestry went on retreat at Mercy Center in Auburn on Friday, February 22 and returned to Sacramento on Sunday, February 24. We spent time reviewing, discussing, and affirming the cathedral's core values and mission statement. We also studied and discussed the role and responsibilities of the vestry based on canon (church law), Trinity Cathedral bylaws and policies, and the Letter of Agreement (contract) between the Dean and the cathedral. We reviewed goals set by the vestry in 2012, and set goals for the vestry for 2013. We prayed together, worked together, discerned together, renewed our baptismal vows together, and celebrated eucharist together. This year presents many exciting opportunities for Trinity Cathedral. We are ready, willing, and able, and with God's help and your prayers, we will accomplish much this year. We give thanks to God for your trust and your support.
Your 2013 vestry: Kelly Boutwell, Chaplain; Randall Cheek; Sue Clark; Kevin Donohue; Burt Douglass; Ruth Fitch, Junior Warden; Pat Hill; Mary Hustler; Tom Robbins; Kevin Sanders; Christ Sanft; Sally Smith; Chris Tzimenatos; Loren Weatherly, Senior Warden; Anita Williams.
The Dean of the Cathedral and the Bishop are, by their office, members of the vestry. Liz Magill, Clerk, and Susan Wilson, Treasurer, are elected by the vestry and are not members of the vestry.
Loren Weatherly, Senior Warden |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Candlelight Compline: 6:00pm
Dinner: 6:15pm-Classes: 7:00pm
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Dinner:
February 28: Chef Oscar Bautista
February 28 - Classes:
In Room J: Living Compass for Lent, The FREE booklet is available at the Cathedral Bookshop and at the group meetings. If you'd like to download the booklet for your own Lenten reading, you may find it at: www.livingcompass.org/lent.iml. Facilitator: Rev. Anne McKeever
In the Assembly Area: Bible Challenge group. Please bring your Bible. Newcomers are welcome. This group attends Dean Baker's Old Testament Teaching in the Assembly Area the first Thursday evening of every month. Facilitators: Rhonda Canby and Randy Knutson.
 In Room I: Canon Lynell Walker is facilitating, 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. Books are available at the Cathedral Bookshop.
 In the Bookshop: Rosemary Braxton facilitates a discussion of the book Muslims Christians and Jesus by Carl Medearis written to develop an understanding and possibly friendships between the Christian and Muslim communities. Ann Holmes Redding, a former Episcopal Priest who converted to Islam in 2006 and a Braxton family friend, will participate in our book discussion on March 14. Everyone who has not committed to another class is invited to attend this discussion, you won't be disappointed. The book is available for sale in the Bookshop.
In Room F: Trinity Roots meets once a week on Thursday evenings to hear Trinity parishioners share their historical, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Facilitator: Kevin Sanders.
February 28: Bill McGrath to present on family history including an Irish Archbishop Magrath, ancestors involved in founding the Bendix corporation, Curtis & Marble, and a greatgrandfather installing electric lights in Paris, New York city, etc. in the late 1800's. Jackie McGrath to present on Civil war ancestor and read from a letter written by this person about his experience in war.
March 7: Alan Lovett will follow his family for Six Generations of Californians: From the Donner Party to San Juan Bautista.
March 21: John Tennyson will present on the California legislature and his work and experience with them.
March 28: Ralph Bonds will present on his family history in Texas, saddle making, leather work and the Spanish and Mexican influence on family history. |
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 Trinity Hiking Guild
Saturday, March 2
Meet at the cathedral at 8:45 a.m.
for a 9:00 a.m.departure.
This Saturday we will be going to the American Canyon and the Dead Truck Trails. Length is 5.3 miles, rated moderate, it runs along the Middle Fork of the American River, with streams, waterfalls and ice-cold pools to explore along the way. Hiking time is 3-4 hours. Look forward to seeing you there. |
 Sunday Mornings in Lent
10:15am in Room A
Bud Swank presents The Soul of Money, A Spiritual Journey: From Scarcity to Sufficiency. The book is available for sale in the Cathedral Bookshop. |
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Newcomers' Group
10:15am in Room C
The group will tour the Cathedral. Everyone is invited to join us. If you have questions contact Randie Strike at randie.trinity@gmail.comor 916-446-2513 or 916-203-7586. |
Sunday Morning Bible Challenge
10:15am in the Conference Room
The 30/40s and Beyond is offering a Sunday morning Bible Challenge group for all adults. Questions? Amy Dierlam-dnarock@pacbell.net or 601-1699. |
Bible Challenge Discussion Group
11:15am in the Conference Room
Facilitated by Vaughn Wolff. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays. |
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Growing in Faith
Sundays at 4:00pm in Rooms A and B
Growing in Faith is a program designed to help 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. Contact is Michelle Jackson - astraeus@accessbee.com |
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Lent & Holy Week
at Trinity Cathedral
March 7: Choral Evensong at 6pm
March 24: Palm Sunday Services: Saturday 5:10pm, Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:15am and 12:45pm
March 26: Tenebrae Service at 7:30pm
March 28: Maundy Thursday at 7:30pm followed by Vigil of the Blessed Sacrament and Compline
March 29:
Good Friday Meditations: Noon-3:00pm
Solemn Liturgy for Good Friday: 7:30pm
Stations of the Cross for Children and Families: 2:00pm
March 30:
Holy Saturday Liturgy at 9:00am - Jesus sets the prisoner free!
Pancake Breakfast, 9:00-11:00am
Children's Easter Eggstravaganza! at 10:00am
March 30: The Great Vigil of Easter at 7:30pm (with Incense)
March 31: Easter Sunday 7:30am, 9am, 11:15am (with Incense), and 12:45pm (Brunch between services.)
Additional Lenten Services
Stations of the Cross - Fridays, February 15 through March 22 at 7:30pm
Candlelight Compline Service - Thursdays, February 14 through March 21 at 6:00 pm
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Trinity Takes...
by The Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever,
Director of Youth and Adult Spiritual Formation.
Mark your calendars for next Thursday, March 7, when Dean Baker will present in the Assembly Room from 7 to 8:30 a.m. his monthly teaching on the Old Testament books we're reading for the Bible Challenge in March: Numbers, Deuteronomy and Joshua. Dean Baker's monthly teaching in April will be on April 4th, same time and place. Available by following this link or in the Trinity Bookshop and the Welcome Center this Sunday, March 3, is the March edition of Trinity Cathedral's Read One Bible Story a Month publication. Blessings upon your reading of Holy Scripture!
Rev. Anne McKeever
amckeever@wavecable.com
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St. John's Shelter Dinner
Trinity Cathedral's team cooked and served a fabulous meal of pork tenderloin, roasted vegetables and cookies at St. John's Shelter on February 23.
Pictured are adults: Lawrence and Liz Weir and Jeffrey Greene; youth: Lucy, Ethan and Cody. |
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