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May 16, 2013 |
 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings!
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Because we are the cathedral of the diocese, we have the honor of hosting ordinations every June. This year, we have three ordinations related to our congregation. Steve Skiffington will be ordained a Deacon on June 8, at 11 a.m. Deacons have a particular role in the church connecting the congregation to the needs of the poor. Steve will be ordained with one other candidate for ordination, Margaret Grayden from St. Martin's in Davis. After ordination, Steve will be joining The Rev. Virginia McNeely. As deacons on staff at the Cathedral, Steve and Virginia will be leading our outreach ministries. I hope you are able to join us on the 8th and support Steve as he begins this new ministry. If you are able to come to the ordination please bring some food to share at the reception following the ordination.
On June 29 we will be hosting ordinations to the transitional diaconate. In the Episcopal Church, those seeking ordination as priests must first serve as deacons for at least six months. While technically those ordained to this capacity are no different than those being ordained as vocational deacons, we use the term "transitional diacionate" to help us differentiate the two. In our diocese, ordinations to the transitional diacionate take place at the Cathedral. The later ordinations to the priesthood occur in the congregation where the ordinand is serving. Two of the candidates being ordained on June 29 have a special relationship with the Cathedral: Anne Arthur and Megan Anderson. Anne Arthur is a member of the Cathedral. While after ordination Anne may have ministry roles in other churches or hospitals, we expect Anne will remain connected to the cathedral, perhaps celebrating communion on Sunday's or during the week. Megan Anderson, from Fairfield, will be joining the staff of Trinity Cathedral to serve as a missioner to young adults and youth.
This is an exciting time for those being ordained as well as for us who will be benefiting from their ministry.
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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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.
Join with Camp Noel Porter to set-up Summer Camp
Memorial Day Weekend
May 24 - 27
Looking for a service project for your family? What's better than Camp Noel Porter?
Weekend Accommodations in the retreat center, yummy home cooked meals and fellowship in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Can't attended the whole weekend? No problem... CNP can still use the help just for the day on Saturday or Sunday.
- Friday 24th: Check-in 4:00 - 9:00 PM
No dinner will be served this evening. There will be ad-hoc social time, but nothing that is directed by Camp. - Saturday 25th: 9:00 AM starts the workday
- Sunday 26th: 10:30 AM work starts after church on
- Monday 27th: 9:00 AM begins check out
Registration forms are on the camp website http://www.campnoelporter.org/
Questions? - Contact Jenni Liem (530) 583-3014
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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 130: II Kings 7 - 9, Psalm 108, Acts 23
Thu, May 16, 2013
Day 131: II Kings 10 - 12, Psalm 109, Acts 24
Fri, May 17, 2013
Day 132: II Kings 13 - 15, Psalm 110, Acts 25
Sat, May 18, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, May 19, 2013
Day 134: II Kings 16-18, Psalm 111, Acts 26
Mon, May 20, 2013
Day 135: II Kings 19-21, Psalm 112, Acts 27
Tue, May 21, 2013
Day 136: II Kings 22-24, Psalm 113, Acts 28
Wed, May 22, 2013
Day 137: II Kings 25, Psalm 114, Romans 1
Thu, May 23, 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. |
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. |
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 Your Vestry
You can find vestry members' photographs, vestry agenda, minutes, and other important documents posted on a bulletin board in the hallway outside the Cathedral Bookshop.
Did you know that you can also find vestry members' names and contact information on the Cathedral website at http://www.trinitycathedral.org/resources/members-vestry?
Vestry documents are located at http://www.trinitycathedral.org/vestry-documents. New documents appear when they become available. Please thank Wendy Mustain, Communications Coordinator, Liz Magill, Vestry Clerk, and Susan Wilson, Treasurer, who are managing the vestry documents web page.
Loren Weatherly
Senior Warden |
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 Upcoming Sabbatical for
Canon Lynell Walker
As some in the Trinity community may have already noted, there is a movement afoot at Saint Paul's Church to raise support for Canon Walker's upcoming pilgrimage and spiritual retreat to walk the Camino in Northern Spain in June. This retracing of the steps of Saint James to his burial site and the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela is portrayed in the Martin Sheen/Emilio Estevez movie, "The Way," which was shown two weeks ago at Trinity Cathedral to raise awareness of the significance of this journey in all its aspects: physical, emotional and spiritual. Other members of the Trinity family have taken this "walk" that changes lives and inspires the Spirit within us, especially when it can be shared. This was the case in Joyce Rupp's book about trekking the Camino, "Walk in a Relaxed Manner."
Many members have asked how we can help support Canon Walker's courageous act of stepping out in faith. First, she would dearly appreciate all of us holding her in prayer. She would like as many of us as possible to sign her backpack. On June 9 Saint Paul's will conduct a Blessing of the Boots that will carry her on her arduous hike through mountains, rocks and meadows in changeable weather. Please refer to the bulletin board and the weekly eNewsletter for upcoming events giving us the opportunity to contribute financially to lighten the load for this important effort. Let's all participate, if possible. Lynell departs on June 18 for two months for this intentional, purposeful exercise which will benefit the entire community. Anyone who has attended her TNAC seminars can attest to this.
Any questions or suggestions can be directed to Bruce Roy at cell/text (916)230-9495 or email to barinsac@comcast.net.
Updates and announcements will be made weekly via eNewsletter and posters in the Fellowship Hall. Look out for the scallop shells, the symbol of the Camino. |
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Thursday, May 16
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 16
 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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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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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
This 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 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 this 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.
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Landscape Master Plan
Trinity Cathedral has contracted with Ed Chandler of Loftgardens Landscape Architecture to develop a landscape master plan for the cathedral's existing site (building and grounds). One of several outcomes of this contract and master plan is to improve site functionality, access and safety. Ed is gathering information by meeting parishioners in groups and individually. On Sunday, May 19, Ed will be at coffee hour between the 9 and 11:15 services in Room A (to the left as you enter the Great Hall from the courtyard). You are invited to come to meet him, to learn more about this exciting project, and to share your ideas. For additional information, please contact Ruth Fitch, Junior Warden, at Ruthdesigns4u@gmail.com . |
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Newcomers' Group
A new group begins this 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
The group will not meet this Sunday due to Pentecost festivities in the Great Hall. Join in the fun! We will be back next week for more of The Bible DVD series.
Questions? Amy Dierlam: 601-1699 or dnarock@pacbell.net |
Annual Parish Picnic
Sunday, May 19, 1:00-6:00pm
It's a spring picnic this year! We'll again be at Oki Park ( follow this link for a printable map). Bring your musical instruments, games, ice chests or plastic tubs, and a salad or side-dish to share; hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and drinks will be provided.
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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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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 |
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Jim Martinez |
Jazz Mass
Sunday, May 26 at 9:00am Only
Join the Celebration Choir for our annual Jazz Mass on Sunday, May 26th at the 9:00 am service. We welcome Jim Martinez and his Jazz Praise group for music by Paul Halley, John Rutter, Carl Haywood and others. Please join us as we celebrate Trinity Sunday with some swinging sounds! |
 The Trinity Cathedral Choir in Concert Sunday, June 2 at 4:00 pm
Please join the Trinity Cathedral Choir, Canon David Link, conductor, as we finish out our spring season! The program includes many pieces heard in services during the past year. Alleluia (Lobet den Herren) - J.S. Bach O hilf Christe (Johannes Passion) - Heinrich Schutz Agnus Dei (Mass in b minor) - J. S. Bach Missa Brevis #7 "Sancti Joannes de Deo" - Franz Joseph Haydn Pilgrim's Hymn - Stephen Paulus A Hymn for Saint Cecilia - Herbert Howells The Cathedral Choir is joined by guest organist Dr David Deffner, and a chamber ensemble. Donation: $15 general; $10 students/seniors (65+); children ten and under are free |
A Pilgrim's Progress
Friends of Canon Lynell . . . You are invited
to join us at St. Paul's Church in support of
Canon Lynell Walker in her coming sabbatical trip.
She'll be trekking the ancient pilgrimage along the
Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Come for a memorable event --
 * Rhine River Travelogue -- A luxurious cruise to castles and cathedrals along the beautiful rivers of Europe with Mark Kane and Doug Clay. Saturday, June 1, 6:30pm, St. Paul's.
Popcorn, home baked treats, "Walk a Mile with Lynell" pocket prayer stones - all for donations in support of Lynell's journey. Free on-street parking; parking garage at 15th & K Streets. |
An Invitation
to members and friends of Trinity Cathedral
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons of
Steve Skiffington
Trinity Cathedral
Saturday, June 8 at 11:00 am
+Bishop Barry Beisner, Presiding |
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. |
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 Education for Ministry Alumni Association
If you have graduated from Education for Ministry (EfM), you are invited to join the Alumni Association. The cost is $25 per year (July1-June 30), and all of the fees are deposited in the EfM Scholarship fund to provide scholarships and support EfM groups in prisons.
In addition to getting an attractive lapel pin, all members of the alumni association receive these benefits:
- EfM Alum News sent by e-mail twice a year.
- Subscriber's access to Oxford Biblical Studies Online
- Invitations to local, regional and Sewanee-area events.
- Opportunities for continuing education through webinars with Sewanee theologians
- Discounted subscription rate for The Sewanee Theological Review.
To enroll in the Alumni Association go to the EfM website: www.Sewanee.edu/EFM . |
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