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May 9, 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!
I am happy to announce that we are being blessed with a new staff member. Thanks to a grant from the Diocese, we will be hiring The (soon to be) Rev. Megan Anderson who will focus on our ministry with young adults. Let me tell you a little about her and then I'll mention some of the things she will be working on.
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Megan Anderson |
Megan is a native of Northern California having grown up in Fairfield. After earning her BA in Religious Studies from UC Davis, she accepted a position with the Episcopal Service Corps in Boston. While there, Megan worked for an education non-profit and trained in community organizing. After a year of service, she moved to Connecticut to attend seminary at Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University. During her Masters of Divinity studies, she ministered to parish and campus ministry communities in New Haven and served on a number of wider Episcopal Church bodies including the Episcopal Evangelism Network and the Standing Commission on Mission and Evangelism. Megan is deeply passionate about faith community formation in the church, and creatively engaging the riches of Episcopal faith in new contexts and communities outside of church walls. Megan has an older brother who works as a Public Defender in New Orleans, and a younger sister who works in technology startup in Santa Barbara. In her free time, Megan most enjoys hosting conversations, traveling, baking, and taking dance classes.
Megan's responsibilities will primarily focus on articulating the gospel in ways that are compelling to people younger than me. It is clear that the world is changing in many ways and we need to be able to proclaim Jesus' love, inside and outside the church, in ways that connect with younger generations. Megan's primary responsibilities will be to be the pastor to the young adults in the congregation and to develop ways to connect Christ's love to people outside the church. Megan will also be responsible for our youth ministry and will participate with the other clergy in the liturgical and pastoral life of the church.
Megan will be ordained to the Transitional Diaciaonate on June 29 and will begin her work with us on July 1. I look forward to welcoming her and I know she will be a blessing to Trinity Cathedral and Sacramento.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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Loving Cat Must Have New Home by May 20
Beautiful black and white female, indoor cat, 6 years old. Current on shots, spayed, has micro-chip, short-haired domestic. Sociable with other cats. Call Jackie McGrath, 712-6561. |
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Trinity takes the...
Read One Bible Story
a Week in MAY
What do leprosy, a viper, a raven, constantly replenishing oil and flour, donkeys hauling dirt, three days of blindness and a shipwreck have in common? They all appear in this month's Bible stories.
Print a copy by clicking here or pick up a FREE copy of the May Edition of Read One Bible Story a Week in the Welcome Center and the Bookshop. Read just one story a week in the privacy of your own home, ponder or discuss a question or two, and see how your life changes for the better. Money back guarantee! See Rev. Anne McKeever for details. |
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Weekly reading list...
Day 123: I Kings 13-15, Psalm 102, Acts 17
Thu, May 9, 2013
Day 124: I Kings 16-18, Psalm 103, Acts 18
Fri, May 10, 2013
Day 125: I Kings 19-21, Psalm 104, Acts 19
Sat, May 11, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, May 12, 2013
Day 127: I Kings 22; Psalm 105; Acts 20
Mon, May 13, 2013
Day 128: II Kings 1-3; Psalm 106; Acts 21
Tue, May 14, 2013
Day 129: II Kings 4-6; Psalm 107; Acts 22
Wed, May 15, 2013
Day 130: II Kings 7 - 9, Psalm 108, Acts 23
Thu, May 16, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
The Cathedral Bookstore has received a copy of the Anchor Bible Dictionary. This six volume set is in like new condition.
Would you like to know about a Biblical person, place, or custom? Do you have a question about Biblical history? Biblical source material? Are you interested in the cultural background of a biblical passage? Perhaps your interest is biblical archeology? All of this and much more is answered in this remarkable set.
Vintage postage stamps
from 1960's thru 1990's arriving weekly.
Prices rounded up to
nearest 50 cents to
reflect collectible value.
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 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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Walk the Labyrinth
Third Friday of the Month,
6:00-8:00pm
The next Labyrinth is
Friday, May 17th
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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KVIE - Studio Sacramento
Friday, May 10 at 7:30pm
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Did you know?
The Trinity Calendar of Events can be found on the Website!
 On the lower right side of the home page you'll see a green button that says "Trinity Main Calendar." Click on that and you will be taken to the Main Calendar. - At the top left portion of the calendar, you will have the option to select the view you would like to use with a drop down menu (Year, Month, Week, Day, List, Planner).
- One box to the right, you can also look at specific calendars of interest in the drop down menu (Care, Connect, Learn-Adult Spiritual Formation, Learn-Youth & Family Services, Main, or Worship). On other parts of the website you will notice purple calendar buttons that will take you to the specific calendar -- as labeled.
- Move one more box to the right, and you are able to change the month you would like to view using the drop down menu provided.
We work hard to keep the calendar updated and easy to use.
If you have any problems using the calendar, feel free to call the office for assistance. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, May 9
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.
May 9
 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: 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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Newcomers' Group
Group members will be received this Sunday at the 11:15am service.
Our next group begins next Sunday, May 19, in Room C at 10:15am.
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
This Sunday the group will begin watching the History Channel's The Bible DVD series.
Questions? Amy Dierlam: 601-1699 or dnarock@pacbell.net |
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Caty Mieske is turning ONE and would like to invite her Trinity family to her big birthday bash Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 1 pm, 4623 T St. Sacramento (Coloma Park). We will provide BBQ and drinks. Side dishes would be welcomed. Please RSVP Kelly (916) 719-8149. |
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Jean Quint Memorial Service
will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 2:00pm. |
 Pentecost is approaching quickly!
Next Sunday, May 19, we will celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit given to the Apostles (and us!). This year we will continue the tradition of reading a verse from the Acts of the Apostles in different languages. If you are able to read in a language other than English and would like to share this, please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Elizabeth Kenealey at superverger@yahoo.com. Let me know which language you would like to share and which service you will attend: 7:30, 9:00 or 11:15. |
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 Wear Red!
Pentecost is next Sunday. Family Service in the Great Hall will celebrate Pentecost and at 10:15 Sunday School will celebrate in the Great Hall with Pentecost Pinatas and birthday cake. All are welcome to celebrate with us. |
Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, May 19, 1:00-6:00pm
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It's a spring picnic this year! We'll again be at Oki Park. Bring a salad or side-dish to share; hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and drinks will be provided.
Mark your calendar so you don't miss this fun time.
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ACT Town Meeting
May 22, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
2391 St. Marks Way, Sacramento
Sacramento Area Congregations Together (ACT) brings together congregations and policy makers to advocate for social change. Trinity Cathedral is proud to have been one of the founding congregations of ACT. At Trinity, our organizing committee is known as Trinity ACT or T-ACT. Based on the many one-on-one interviews we conducted last spring, we determined that our priority should be the root causes and solutions to homelessness.
Trinity Cathedral already does a great job ministering to the day-to-day needs of of the homeless with our community dinners, Safe Ground sleep ins, Family Promise hosting, and our on-going support of River City Food Bank. T-ACT hopes to go even further: our goal is to end homelessness in the Sacramento area.
Follow this link to read the 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness Status Report for 2013.
On May 22nd, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 2391 St. Marks Way (in the Arden-Arcade area), we will hold a community meeting with city and county officials. Other congregations working on health care and blight will join us. Together, we will ask for commitments to support the most promising local city and county initiatives to address homelessness, end blight in our neighborhoods, and increase access to health care under the new Affordable Care Act for those who currently lack coverage.
Follow this link to read more... |
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Vocal Art Ensemble in Concert
Friday, May 24th at 7:30 pm
Earth. Water. Fire. Wind. Void.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary season, VAE summons a musical invocation of the Japanese Godai -- the "Five Great" elements that create our world. Transcendent a capella singing, instrumentals, and dance unleash one by one the solid and the fluid, the passionate and the wise, and the intangible energy that connects us all.
Welcoming back a rich roster of past guest artists, VAE forges powerhouse favorites with enticing new discoveries in a program shaped by characteristic depth of emotion and attention to detail. Step into the tide of elemental forces expressed in music, dance, and word!
Donation at the door: $6-20 |
 Save the Date...Trinity Women's Retreat
August 10 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. |
Donation & Volunteer
Opportunities... |
 Arthritis Walk
Saturday, May 18 at the Capitol
Newcomer Charis Hill is recruiting teammates and funds for her team, Ankylosing Spondylitis (A.S.), for the Arthritis Walk.
Charis was just recently diagnosed with A.S., a rare form of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and is hoping to fund a possible cure for the disease. Ankylosing Spondylitis affects around 1% of the population (a very small number are females); it affects the whole body but is famous for a characteristic fusing of the spine in a fixed, immobile position. Charis suffers from acute, constant pain in her hips and low back as well as other parts of her body during flare-ups; she also finds it difficult to fill her lungs on a consistent basis because her rib cage has likely been partially fused to her spine.
Charis is seeking people to join her team and help raise money for the walk, as well as walk with her on the 18th (either 1 mile or 3 miles). There is no registration fee, and those who raise over $100 earn a free t-shirt for their efforts. To register for her team and/or donate, visit: http://sacarthritiswalk.kintera.org/charis or send her an email at this.is.charis@gmail.com. |
 Trinity Spirits Softball Team
The Trinity Spirits Softball squad is off to a screaming start this season! Winning our first two games, we are having a wonderful time with lots of enthusiasm (and no injuries beyond sore muscles!) and good fellowship. Come out and cheer us on! We play Tuesday nights at Roosevelt Park (10th & P streets), at 6, 7, 8, or 9pm. The games are only an hour and are listed with specific game time on the Trinity Main calendar and also on the Connect calendar. Bring the family! Bring a picnic! Join in! |
 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 special 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 swimming 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. Scholarships are available - please contact Nancy Tennyson.
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 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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A Place at the Table Screening
Part of a Series of Events for Hunger Action Week
Tuesday, May 21, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Crest Theatre, 1013 K Street
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Join the Sacramento Hunger Coalition for a screening of A Place at the Table, a compelling documentary that explores food insecurity in America through the lives of three people who don't always know where their next meal will come from.
Following the screening will be a panel discussion with anti-hunger advocates and elected officials. Online registration link coming soon.
For more information about how you can participate in Hunger Action Week, please contact Samantha Hodges at samantha@sachousingalliance.org.
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Baccalaureate
May 5, 2013
Bishop Barry Beisner, Dean Brian Baker and the Rev. Anne McKeever with the 2013 High School graduates that attended the annual diocesan Baccalaureate.
The Chocolate Fountain appears to be a hit. |
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