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August 8, 2013
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 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
e-News
"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Greetings!
One of the most significant blessings of my time at Trinity Cathedral has been the opportunity to work with, and learn from, Canon Grant Carey.
Grant combines a kindness and graciousness with a profound wealth of knowledge of the Episcopal Church and the Cathedral. He has been a steadfast presence in our worship services as well as in the office and newcomers classes.
In the past months Grant has had to scale back his involvement because of health reasons. I have missed his regular presence at Trinity -- and I can't just pop into his office to have a question answered. Hopefully Grant will be feeling well enough to participation in our services, but he likely won't be resuming his office hours.
We will be honoring Grant this Sunday in the bookshop. Cherie Chamness, our bookshop manager, has created "Canon Carey's Corner" with a comfy chair and a reference library of some of Grant's books. It will be dedicated this Sunday, at 10:30, hopefully with Grant present. Please join us for the dedication and celebration.
Last Sunday we welcomed The Rev. Kathy Hopner as our director of Youth and Family Ministries. She comes to us with seven years of experience serving in a similar capacity in the Reno area. She also has an undergraduate degree in child development and an M.A. in education. Kathy brings significant gifts and a great deal of energy and I look forward to seeing her ministry unfold.
Please join me in welcoming Kathy as well as thanking Amy Dierlam, who served as our interim director of Youth and Family Ministries over the summer.
This is a time of significant transition for the cathedral and I invite your prayers for the staff and lay leaders.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
916.446.2513
tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org
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Nanny Wanted
Nanny wanted for day care at baby's home. Five days a week from 9 AM - 5 PM.
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Walking the Camino
with Lynell
If you don't have, or don't want to setup a Facebook page you can go to this blog
[thewayofsaintjames2013.wordpress.com]
created and maintained by parishioner Barb Chandler, to follow Lynell's progress along the Camino de Santiago.
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Office Front Desk
- Good telephone and customer relation skills
- Knowledge of MS Word
- Knowledge of MA Excel (table use; not numbers and formulae)
- Manage the Front Desk for a 4 hour period (9 - 1; 1 - 5) at least 1 day/week
Hospitality Special Events Coordinators
- A member of Trinity's Hospitality Team
- At least 2 people to divide the responsibilities
- Recruit volunteers to coordinate the social aspect of various special events at Trinity (e.g. Ordination receptions; Parish Picnic; Pumpkin Night)
- Ability to delegate - these ministers do not need to do all of the "work" on an event; they need to recruit others to share the responsibilities
Contact Jerry Paré (jpare111452@gmail.com) for more information on either ministry.
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Trinity takes...
After a brief hiatus, the July-August edition of Trinity's Read One Bible Story a Week is available in the Bookshop and at the Welcome Center. Thank you, Jean Wu, for encouraging Rev. Anne to keep cranking these out.
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
Day 214: Psalm 25, Song of Songs 7-8 , 1 Thessalonians 2
Thu, August 8, 2013
Day 215: Psalm 26, Isaiah 1-3 , 1 Thessalonians 3
Fri, August 9, 2013
Day 216: Isaiah 4-6, Psalm 27, 1 Thessalonians 4
Sat, August 10, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, August 11, 2013
Day 218: Isaiah 7-9, Psalm 28, I Thessalonians 5
Mon, August 12, 2013
Day 219: Isaiah 10-12, Psalm 29, II Thessalonians1
Tue, August 13, 2013
Day 220: Isaiah 13-15, Psalm 30, II Thessalonians 2
Wed, August 14, 2013
Day 221: Isaiah 16 18, Psalm 31, II Thessalonians 3
Thu, August 15, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Do you have estate items taking up room in your home? Give them to the Bookshop! We will get them appraised and document your donation.
Three authors will have book signings in the Bookshop this Fall. Victoria Loustalot's "This is How you say Goodbye", Beatrice Bailey, a local television personality has written "Farewell My Friend", and the Rev. Peter Rodger's "Exploring the Old Testament in the New".
Bookshop Hours:
Tue, Wed, Thu:
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:
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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
We will meet through August 29th on Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Newcomers are always welcome. We write to a prompt and then share what we choose to share with the other participants.
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, August 16
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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It's a wrap!
I arrived in Santiago on Aug. 6 at 12:30 pm. Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Blessings,
Lynell+
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Ninth grader Alyssa holds an envelope of $50 she donated last Sunday by selling her unique and colorful crafts in the Great Hall.
Alyssa has donated hundreds of dollars to Trinity's Episcopal Youth Fellowship by selling her crafts.
God Bless You, Alyssa!
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Please Help Our Trinity
Education for Ministry
SCHOLARSHIP FUND GROW
Thanks to many generous donors, Trinity's EfM Scholarship grew to $1,400 in just two weeks. This means several Trinity parishioners will benefit from partial scholarships, making it possible for them to enroll in another year of this challenging class about the Bible, history, theology and ethics. Tuition is $350 a year. Please write a check in any amount payable to Trinity Cathedral with EfM Scholarship Fund in the memo line. Thank you so much.
This week second year EfM participant, Georgianna Pfost, shares her Good News:
I've found EfM is a great way to learn more (much more!) about our scriptures, theology, and church history. And if you've ever thought you'd like to attend a seminary but didn't have the time or money to do so, EfM is a "mini-version" you can do right here at Trinity. The new scholarship fund will help ensure all parishioners who wish to participate can afford to do so.
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Choral Scholar Positions Available
The Trinity Cathedral Choir seeks Soprano and Alto Choral Scholars and Section Leaders for the Fall 2013 season. These are paid positions under the supervision of the Canon for Music. Potential candidates will have excellent musicianship, and strong leadership and sight-reading skills. A full job description can be found here.
For more information or to schedule an interview and audition, contact Canon David Link at link@trinitycathedral.org or (916) 446-2513, ext 224.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Voices of Faith
6:00pm: Candlelight Compline in the Cathedral
6:15pm: Bible Challenge Discussion Group
7:00pm: Voices of Faith in the Assembly Area
TONIGHT - August 8: Dean Baker presents the Old Testament: Learn about the books of the Old Testament we're reading for the Bible Challenge.
August 15: Jerry Paré presents Martin Buber
A Jewish philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue centered on the distinction between the "I-Thou" relationship and the "I-It" relationship.
August 22: Randy Knutson presents Marty Haugen
Marty Haugen is a liturgical composer, workshop presenter, performing and recording artist and author
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August 29: Canon David Link presents Thomas Tallis and William Byrd - Thomas Tallis and William Byrd were the two most prominent of Elizabethan composers.
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Thursday Night Dinners
Return to the Great Hall
Beginning September 12 at 6:15pm
Vaughn Wolff has volunteered to coordinate Thursday Night at the Cathedral (TNAC) Dinners.
A donation of $7.00 per person will provide for some very good eats and fellowship before the evening classes begin at 7pm. Last year the program grew from 25 people to 60 on occasion. We hope this second year of reviving this past tradition will continue to draw more people as we add more classes. As a footnote, if anyone would like to volunteer to be the chef for a Thursday evening, please send Vaughn an email at vewolff@yahoo.com.
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Floyd School Ministries
With the start of the school year Trinity will resume our ministries at Floyd Elementary School.
On Friday, August 9 at 2 p.m. there is a meeting in the Assembly Area for all volunteers and those who wish to learn more.
 We are also starting to collect new and gently-used dark-colored backpacks for the Back Snack program, and mid-August we will start to collect food to fill them (canned tuna, canned fruit, boxed mac and cheese, top ramen, rice cakes, peanut butter.)
If you would like to know more, contact Deacons Steve Skiffington (deaconskiff@gmail.com) or Virginia McNeely (virginiamcneely@msn.com) .
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 LOST & FOUND
It's the last Sunday to rummage through Trinity's lost and found collection. Items will be on a table in the Great Hall. Please stop by and see if anything of yours is here.
Items left at the end of today will be donated to service organizations, if possible. Thank you!
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 The Blessing of
Canon Carey's Corner
Sunday, August 11 at 10:30am in the Cathedral Bookshop
Come and celebrate with Canon Grant Carey as the new Canon Carey's Corner is opened in the Bookshop -- champagne will be served! Copies of Stump the Canon will be available for purchase.
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
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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 Jerry Paré Presents
Introduction to Worship and Prayer
10:30am in Room A.
Learn the dynamics of the Mass (Holy Eucharist) -- the significance of various parts of the rite; when to stand, kneel, genuflect, bow and sit; the duties of the acolytes, vergers, and eucharistic ministers; the vestments, chalice, paten, bread and wine -- so that you may enrich your experience of participating in Holy Communion. Learn about the Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer and Compline in our Book of Common Prayer so that you may create your own daily prayer practice.
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 Family Promise Week at Trinity
August 11-18
I have just checked the sign-up board and it is filling in thanks to you fabulous volunteers!! I do still need someone to transport the FP trailer to the next host church - Fremont Presbyterian, 5770 Carlson Dr. - on Sunday, August 18th.
Thank you for helping to make our hosting a success for our 4 families!!!
Questions? Contact Lyle Gramling at
lylegramling@gmail.com or 916-481-5031
Blessings,
Lyle Gramling
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 How do we end homelessness in our region??
T-ACT, TRINITY'S local organizing committee invite you to attend our next planning committee. WHETHER OR NOT YOU'VE BEEN INVOLVED TO DATE, all Trinity members and friends are warmly invited to be a part of the planning!
DATE: Monday, August 19
TIME: 6:30 pm
LOCATION: Trinity Cathedral, Room A
RSVP: Shireen Miles at 203-5595 or shireenmiles@comcast.net or Deacon Steve Skiffington deaconskiff@gmail.com
- Debrief our July 22 meeting...talk about next steps in involving our congregation
- Update on City And County Affordable Housing initiatives
- Report on meetings with Mayor and County Executive
- Brainstorm next action steps
Follow this link to find out more about T-ACT...
Follow this link to read the Affordable Housing Fact Sheet from the Sacramento Housing Alliance.
Matthew 25: 35-40 "'For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited me in; naked, and you clothed me; I was sick, and you visited me; I was in prison, and you came to me.' "Then the righteous will answer Him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry, and feed you, or thirsty, and give you something to drink? 'And when did we see you a stranger, and invite you in, or naked, and clothe you? ' When did we see you sick, or in prison, and come to you?' "The King will answer and say to them, 'Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of mine, even the least of them, you did it to me.' "
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 An Evening With
Edwina Gateley and
Her Son, Niall
Friday, August 23, 7-10 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral
Edwina will share her Journey of Faith from England to Africa to the Bars and Brothels of Chicago . . . and Beyond. Niall will tell some of his story as Edwina's adopted son.
Edwina is a poet, theologian, artist, writer, lay minister, modern-day mystic, prophet and single mom. She is a fabulous storyteller and author of several books.
Tickets: $20, available in the Cathedral Bookshop, include Edwina and Niall's presentations followed by a reception and book-signing. Scholarship Tickets are available. Contact Rev. Anne McKeever at amckeever@wavecable.com or 530-908-3616
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Come Alive With the Holy Spirit!
Join in on the fun of
Trinity's ANNUAL YOUTH TALENT SHOW!
Sunday, August 25th
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Great Hall
Rehearsal in the Great Hall:
Saturday, August 24th, 9-Noon
Calling all singers, musicians, dancers, martial artists, magicians, artists and joke and story-tellers:
We need you to entertain the most loving and appreciative audience you'll ever find: Trinity Cathedral parishioners.
Start now to work on your act. Check the dates and times with your parents.
Parents: Please let Rev. Kathy Hopner know if your son or daughter wants to participate or if you can volunteer to help by e-mailing her at kathyhopner@trinitycathedral.org.
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New Thought Class resumes...
on September 12
 Vaughn Wolff will be continuing the New Thought class studying Emmet Fox's book on The Sermon on the Mount. The first meeting is on September 12. The book is available in the Cathedral Bookshop, so please pick up a copy and begin reading. For those who are not familiar with his writings, you may begin with his essay on the Lord's Prayer in this book as well as Power Through Constructive Thinking. Last year's class was inspiring and motivating. Everyone participated in the discussions and experienced incredible insights.
Contact: Vaughn Wolff - vewolff@yahoo.com
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 Recovery Weekend is Coming to Trinity:
September 14 and 15 at All Services
Very few people can say "I have never been affected by alcohol or drug addiction-either my own or that of a person I love."
How do we know that we ourselves, or the people we love, need help?
How is it possible to lead a full and happy life without using drugs or alcohol?
How has the transformative power of God's healing love enabled millions of people to experience resurrection, finding new life in recovery?
Come hear our homilists, all Trinity parishioners in recovery, share their perspectives on recovery and sobriety at all five services: 5:10 pm on September 14, and 7:30, 9, 11:15 am and 12:45 pm on September 15.
You are encouraged to bring with you to Trinity September 14 or 15 a friend or relative who could benefit from hearing the Holy Spirit's message of hope and healing.
If you would like to participate in one of the services as a reader or homilist or if you would like to help between services at an information table with resources from Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church and various 12-Step organizations, please contact Rev. Anne McKeever at
amckeever@wavecable.com.
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Would your home welcome
a student from overseas?
Dear Trinity Community,
We are desperately looking for host families for International Students. We presently have a student from Spain that had a host family, but that family is unable to fulfill the requirements. If you know anyone or you yourself would like to host please call Carolyn Conrad at 916-359-3016.
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 Weekend Program for Divorced, Widowed, and Separated
September 13 - 15
Beginning Experience of Sacramento is offering a special Weekend program of healing, hope, encouragement and transformation for widowed, divorced and separated persons of all faiths. Beginning Experience of Sacramento support program has assisted participants in Renewing the Light of Hope for more than 30 years. The program begins Friday evening, September 13 through Sunday, September 15 at the Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierras near Applegate, California. Follow this link to read more...
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 Crocker Art Museum Exhibit
Through October 13
Lorna Griess, former Trinity parishioner and Cathedral Bookshop manager, is part of The Perspective of Color exhibit now at the Crocker. A reception celebrating the show will be held on Sunday, September 15, 1-3pm. Visit the Crocker website for more information.
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