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April 18, 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!
The liturgical year always gives me a lens through which to view the events of our lives. If the explosions at the Boston Marathon had happened in Lent, I may have focused on the darkness in the human soul that leads to such events. Had it happened in Advent, I may have cried out with the Psalmist, "How long O Lord." But this tragedy happened in the season of Easter, the season when we focus on Jesus triumph over Evil.
Easter invites me to notice the heroism, or as Mr. Rogers puts it, "look for the helpers." Evil thrives when acts of violence push us to seek revenge. Terrorism seeks to evoke terror and act out of our small, fearful selves. Evil is thwarted when it pushes us to respond in compassion. I was struck by the stories of heroism after the bombing. People ran toward the explosions. Runners who had just finished the marathon got up and ran to the hospital to give blood. After each tragedy, it seems we get better at responding. We are less undone by the evil before us. While we are heartbroken for the victims and their families, we know we will make it through and we will be a stronger community in the end.
At today's clergy Bible study we reflected on what it means to be a community of resurrection. What does it matter that Jesus rose from the dead? How are our lives changed?
I think one answer to that question is embodied in the response of Bostonians, and our nation, to the bombings. Dennis Lehane, a Boston native, wrote an Op-Ed for the New York Times in which he reflected on his friends response right after the explosions. Here's an exerpt: Two different friends texted me the identical message yesterday: They messed with the wrong city. This wasn't a macho sentiment. It wasn't "Bring it on" or a similarly insipid bit of posturing. The point wasn't how we were going to mass in the coffee shops of the South End to figure out how to retaliate. Law enforcement will take care of that, thank you. No, what a Bostonian means when he or she says "They messed with the wrong city" is "You don't think this changes anything, do you?"
Trust me, we won't be giving up any civil liberties to keep ourselves safe because of this. We won't cancel next year's marathon. We won't drive to New Hampshire and stockpile weapons. When the authorities find the weak and terminally maladjusted culprit or culprits, we'll roll our eyes at whatever backward ideology they embrace and move on with our lives.
I think part of what it means to be a community of resurrection is to respond to violence by saying "you are messing with the wrong people." Not because we will retaliate, but because we are strong enough, and connected to God enough, that we will not allow violence to knock us off the path of love and compassion. Evil cannot change us, because we have already been transformed by the abiding love of God.
Christ is risen. Even in the face of bombings. Christ is risen indeed.
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A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!
I would like to thank all my faithful band of volunteers for Family Promise for another successful week during March.
We had 4 families - a lively group indeed!! You are the reasons that our families feel comfortable and "fed", spiritually as well as physically. The next opportunity to serve will be in August.
Blessings, Lyle Gramling |
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Employment Opportunity:
Director of
Family Ministries
Reporting to the Dean of the Cathedral, the Director of Family Ministries will be responsible to maintain and support the year- round Christian education of the youth of the Cathedral. The programs include children from birth through the senior year of high school and their families. This is full-time salaried position with work days that include Sundays and Christian holidays.
Follow this link to continue reading and download a full PDF of this job posting. |
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Weekly reading list...
Day 102: I Samuel 16-18, Psalm 85, John 20
Thu, April 18, 2013
Day 103: I Samuel 19-21, Psalm 86, John 21
Fri, April 19, 2013
Day 104: I Samuel 22-24, Psalm 87, Acts 1
Sat, April 20, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, April 21, 2013
Day 106: I Samuel 25-27, Psalm 88, Acts 2
Mon, April 22, 2013
Day 107: I Samuel 28-30, Psalm 89:1-18, Acts 3
Tue, April 23, 2013
Day 108: I Samuel 31, Psalm 89:19-52, Acts 4
Wed, April 24, 2013
Day 109: II Samuel 1-3, Psalm 90, Acts 5
Thu, April 25, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Vintage postage stamps from 1960's thru 1990's, donated from a private collection, are now available in the Bookshop.
Priced at face value. They come in booklets and sheets as well as different themes such as cartoon characters, historical figures, celebrities, sports, flowers, Christmas, and others.
Please come in and select for your own postal use, as gifts or to add to a collection.
Bookshop Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thur:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 10:00am - 2:00pm;
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Phone: 916-442-9194 |
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Centering Prayer
Tuesday's, 6-7pm, Cathedral East Transept and
Thursday's, 1:00-2:00pm, 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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 Memorial Services will be held...
...for Jean McEvoy on Fri., April 19 at 11:00am
...for David Keast on Sat., April 20 at 1:00pm
...for Dick Reese on Sat., April 26 at 11:00am
...for Jean Quint on Sat., May 4 at 2:00pm |
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Happy Birthday, Harry!!
Please congratulate Harry Katzakian (right) on his 96th birthday! He is a role model for many of us. He volunteers every Wednesday for the Community dinners and Safe Ground and enjoys serving and talking to our guests. David Rickert, one of our seminarians, is holding the 'Over the Hill' cake for Harry. Harry especially enjoyed the 100 voices singing Happy Birthday to him. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, April 18
Candlelight Compline at 6:00pm
Dinner at 6:15pm |
TNAC Spring Classes 2013
Classes Meet on Thursday Evenings
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
 The Episcopal Church Welcomes You: The Rev. Anne McKeever in the Conference Room
Everyone interested in the Episcopal Church is invited to learn about our history, faith, traditions and quirks. Recommended books: Your Faith, Your Life: An Invitation to the Episcopal Church by Jenifer Gambler and Bill Lewellis, and The Episcopal Handbook from Morehouse Publishing, both available in the Cathedral Bookshop. A few copies of each book will be available to borrow from Rev. Anne. Please contact her at amckeever@wavecable.com to reserve a book.
 Emmet Fox and New Thought: Vaughn Wolff in the Trinity Bookshop
Continuing with the writings of Emmet Fox, we will now explore scripture as a guide to heal the soul using prayer as treatment along with our ability to choose and create new thoughts. Understanding the underlying spiritual principles on our journey brings us to practical and effective demonstrations of God's great goodness to ourselves and the environment we live in. When we finish with Fox's Power of Constructive Thinking, we will take up his book, The Sermon on the Mount. These books are available for sale in the Cathedral Bookshop. Newcomers are welcome.
 Understanding How We Worship: Canon Lynell Walker in Classroom I
Continuing our discussions of Liturgical Life Principles: How Episcopal Worship Can Lead to Healthy and Authentic Living by Dr. Ian S. Markham, we will explore connections between Episcopal liturgy and our lives. The book is available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Newcomers are welcome.
The Bible Challenge TNAC Discussion Group: Rhonda Canby and Randy Knutson in the Assembly Area. Bring your Bible and discuss the readings for the week. Newcomers are always welcome.
Dean Baker Presents the Old Testament: Assembly Area, first Thursday of each month: May 2, June 4, July 11. Come learn about the books of the Old Testament we're reading for the Bible Challenge as we ponder: Who is God? All are welcome. Most Thursday evening classes attend this presentation once a month. |
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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, April 19th
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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 Trinity Hiking Guild
Saturday, April 20
8:15am, meet at Trinity Cathedral
Dear Hikers,
This Saturday we will be heading up the hill to Grass Valley for a hike around Empire Mine State Park. The hike is mostly on level ground, well trod paths, and is a 4.5 mile loop, taking about 2 hours. Apres' hike, we will go to a lovely Mexican Restaurant in Nevada City which we have enjoyed before.
So, meet at the cathedral at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Looking forward to some new faces and some we haven't seen for a while.
Best,
P.S. My computer was hacked last week and as a result I lost all my contacts and groups info. I had to reconstruct my e-mail list from memory. So, if you are seeing this in the Trinity newsletter please contact me with a request to be added to the Hiking groups e-mail list. |
 TREE's 7th Annual Earth Day Fair
Once again, we are grateful for creation and invite you to celebrate with us this Sunday, April 21st, at our 7th Earth Day Fair, in the courtyard from 8.30a.m.-12.30 pm. Buy a Solar Cooker and a TREE stainless steel waterbottle, check on the latest information about genetically modified food, and take home a free tomato plant. Visit the SMUD, Sierra Club, and Mountain Lion Foundation tables. Borrow environmentally informative books and videos from our own church library. Bring your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you there. Follow this link for a printable poster. |
 Earth Day in the Library
Come see books on simple living, humane treatment of animals, conserving the earth, and good eating. Or choose your own topic. And there are books for bedtime reading to children. |
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Newcomers' Group
Meets in Room C at 10:15am
The group will discuss Worship and Stewardship.
If you have questions contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513. |
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30/40s and Beyond Bible Challenge
The group will not meet this Sunday, but encourage folks to check out TREE's Earth Day Fair happening during our usual meeting time.
Questions? Amy Dierlam: 601-1699 or dnarock@pacbell.net |
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People Preparing for Pentecost
50 Ways to Love your Leaver
A reflection on the life of our Lord from end to beginning
Presented by Morey Lloyd
in Room A on Sundays at 10:30am
April 21 Christ Is Outstanding in His Field - Linguistic Resurrection
What we do and who we are is manifested by how we stand
April 28 First Last Words of the Rising Lord - Let Bygones Be Bygones
Hearing the last Judgment for the first time - "Peace be to you"
May 5 Pentecost is Perplexing - Drunk with Joy
How often do we find that what we say, do and mean to say and do needs interpretation?
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 Organ Concert Benefits NorCal AIDS Cycle
Sunday, April 21, 4:00pm at Trinity Cathedral
Join Canon David Link for an afternoon of pipe organ music by J.S. Bach, A. Herbert Brewer, Sigfrid Karg-Elert, and much more.
NorCal AIDS Cycle is a 335 mile/four day bike ride through Northern California, which benefits agencies in the Sacramento area serving those suffering from HIV/AIDS. This year, Canon Link has teamed up with the River City Food Bank to form a NCAC team, the River City Roadies.
The suggested minimum donation is $10, and we hope you'll join us! |
 Save the Date...Trinity Women's Retreat
August 10th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Trinity women at the peaceful Mercy Center in Auburn for a Saturday of prayer, crafts, laughter, lunch, Holy Eucharist, dance and spiritual surprises. Cost of $40 includes lunch. Watch for details to be revealed. Facilitators: Rev. Anne McKeever and Victoria Beck. |
 Bishop's ConferenceApril 26 and 27 at Trinity Cathedral Presented by The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California and Episcopal Community Services (ECS), this year's event will feature Keynote Speaker Rod Dugliss, PhD, Dean of the School for Deacons, and will highlight existing Social, Economic Health, and Environmental Justice ministries throughout the diocese and perhaps spark a new ministry at your faith community. A concurrent Youth Event, "Striving for Justice & Peace," will also be available. Follow this link for more information and registration. |
 Camp Noel Porter Summer 2013
Planning for Summer? Be sure to add a week at Camp Noel Porter for your child this summer. Along with the wonderful camp program, Noel Porter is offering a specail Choir Camp for youth third to ninth grades. The camp will be directed by Janie Knudsen from St. Martin's, Davis using the Royal School of Church Music program. There will be lots of singing but also time for swimmijng in Lake Tahoe, hiking in Squaw Valley, nightly campfires and a final concert for friends and families.
What ever program you choose your child will have a wonderful time at our diocesan camp at Lake Tahoe, just a mile from Tahoe City. If you register before April 30 you will save $50 off the registration fee. Scholarships are available - please contact Nancy Tennyson.
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You're invited to...
 ... Movie Night at St. Paul's showing "The Way" a feature-length film starring Martin Sheen, Saturday, May 4, 6:30pm -- all in support of Canon Lynell Walker's coming sabbatical pilgrimage to Spain's famed Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
Popcorn, home baked treats, "Walk a Mile with Lynell" pocket prayer stones will be available for donations in support of her journey. The movie is inspiring; the evening will be a lot of fun.
St. Paul's church is located at 15th & J Streets, downtown. Free on-street parking; parking garage at 15th & L. |
 Mission Avenue Players presents... A Murder Is Announced
by Leslie Darbon
(Adapted from Agatha Christie's novel)
Trinity parishioner Dale Reinhard has a starring role!
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Hearts Set on the Pilgrim's Way
May 10 - 12
Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn, California
In his retreat "Hearts Set on the Pilgrim's Way," Bishop Christopher will share reflections of his life and forty years in the ordained ministry...and what he has learned about God on the journey. After thirteen years as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and nine years as the Presiding Bishop's Deputy for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, he now serves in retirement as Assisting Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and Episcopal Visitor for the Community of the Transfiguration.
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Donation & Volunteer
Opportunities... |
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SafeGround StakeDown
Wednesday, May 1 - Wednesday, May 8
at 12th and C Streets, Downtown Sacramento, 95814
SafeGround Sacramento is launching a week-long campout to highlight the need for safe ground for our neighbors who are homeless. You can enjoy or sponsor acoustic music, poetry, speakers, choirs, art projects, marches, religious leaders, and movies. Information will be available on services for residents who are homeless or low-income.
Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 1644, Sacramento, CA 95814. Call (916) 862-8649 for more information.
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Floyd School Volunteers Needed
Friday, May 10
Again this year we are providing gift bags for the children to decorate and small gifts to give their Mothers for Mother's Day. We need volunteers to help the children select their gift and help wrap it in tissue paper.
We are looking for people who could help for a 2 hour shift beginning at 9:00 and ending at 3:00 pm. Contact Dale Reinhard if you can help. |
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BATTER UP!
River Cats Baseball Game Supporting Clara's House
Sunday, May 5 at 1:05pm
Clara's House Clinic invites you and your family to an afternoon of baseball and fun when our own River Cats play the Las Vegas 51's on Sunday, May 5 at 1:05 PM.
Cheer for the home team while supporting the work of Clara's House Clinic. Clara's House Clinic relies on the support of the community to continue providing health care to the uninsured.
Tickets are $10, $15 and $20. Part of the proceeds will go to Clara's House.
Buy your tickets now by visiting
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