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August 15, 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!
Praying is important. Reading scripture is important. Studying, journaling, meditating and other spiritual practices are important. I know I need them to be healthy and whole, just like I know I need physical exercise. Unfortunately knowing I need something doesn't always translate into action.
I find it helpful when I can work spiritual practices into daily activity. Getting in the habit of saying a prayer when I wake up or as I'm falling asleep has been a worthwhile practice for me. Another practice that has been significant for me, as a priest, is the practice of preaching.
Preaching forces me to wrestle deeply with a scriptural text. While you many not have the benefit of preaching as a spiritual practice, you can deepen your practice of listening to sermons. One simple way to do this is to read the texts for the coming Sunday. You can find them online at the Lectionary Page. Just click the link on the date. If I am preaching, which I am this coming Sunday, you can pretty much count on me preaching on the gospel reading. So why not click on the link for the 18th and read the gospel text. Ask yourself what you would say about Jesus saying, " Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three . . . ." What do you think I will say?
Reading the text before you come to church is a simple way to increase the impact of the worship service. If you like, you can supplement your reading with a commentary, like N.T. Wright's Luke for Everyone. But a commentary isn't necessary. Just reading and pondering the text before you come to church can have a big impact.
I hope to see you this Weekend.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
916.446.2513
tvrbaker@trinitycathedral.org
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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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Nanny Wanted
Nanny wanted for day care at baby's home. Five days a week from 9 AM - 5 PM.
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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 221: Isaiah 16 18, Psalm 31, II Thessalonians 3
Thu, August 15, 2013
Day 222: Isaiah 19 21, Psalm 32, I Timothy 1
Fri, August 16, 2013
Day 223: Isaiah 22 24, Psalm 33, 1 Timothy 2
Sat, August 17, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, August 18, 2013
Day 225: Isaiah 25-27, Psalm 34, 1 Timothy 3
Mon, August 19, 2013
Day 226: Isaiah 28-30, Psalm 35, 1 Timothy 4
Tue, August 20, 2013
Day 227: Isaiah 31-33, Psalm 36, 1 Timothy 5
Wed, August 21, 2013
Day 228: Isaiah 34-36, Psalm 37:1-18, I Timothy 6
Thu, August 22, 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, September 20
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Julianne Phipps Memorial Service
Friday, August 16 at 3:00pm
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The Friday, August 16
Walk the Labyrinth
has been CANCELLED.
Please join us for the next Labyrinth on
Friday, September 20
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Adult Opportunities for Bible Study and
Theological Reflection
Education for Ministry (EfM)
Canon Lynell Walker will facilitate a group meeting on Sundays from 1-3pm beginning in late September.
If you are interested in joining Canon Walker's group please drop off a check made out to "EfM" for $350.00 and leave it at the Church office.
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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 15: Jerry Paré presents Martin Buber (1878-1965)
A Jewish philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue centered on the distinction between the "I-Thou" relationship and the "I-It" relationship. Born in Vienna, Buber came from a family of observant Jews, but broke with Jewish custom to pursue secular studies in philosophy. In 1923, Buber wrote his famous essay on existence, Ich und Du (translated into English as I and Thou). In 1930, Buber became an honorary professor at the University of Frankfurt, but resigned in protest from his professorship immediately after Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933. In 1938, Buber left Germany and settled in Jerusalem, receiving a professorship at Hebrew University.
Is it true that it's always about "us" vs. "them"? Is it possible to overcome this seemingly basic aspect of our existence? In I and Thou Martin Buber provides insights into how we might overcome this separation from one another and from the Divine.
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.
Back to School Clothes for Floyd School
As you clean out your child's closet making room for their new school clothes, please drop off the outgrown clothing in the Floyd School bin under the stairs outside the Cathedral office. We accept all children's sizes - newborn up to size 16. New underwear and socks are always in demand.
Back Snack Program
 We are collecting new and gently-used dark-colored backpacks for the Back Snack program and collecting 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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The Parking Garage
Sutter Health recently changed parking garage management companies. This has resulted in difficulties for some Trinity members trying to gain entry into the garage. Most of those problems have been resolved. If you have a problem with your garage access card, please contact Jerry Paré (jpare111452@gmail.com).
Our contract with Sutter Health gives us use of the facility for 99 years. The agreement provides for use of 500 spaces on Sundays and 150 spaces on evenings. Parishioners who come for Sunday services only are encouraged to get a "Sunday Use Only" garage access card. Those who are involved in evening activities (e.g. vestry, ministry team meetings, choir) are encouraged to get a "Weekly" use card. The "Weekly" card allows access to the garage on Sundays as well as evenings after 5:30. Both cards require a $25.00 refundable deposit (refundable when returned) and can be acquired at the Bookshop or Parish office.
The computer that operates the gate access system records when a card and car enter or exit the garage. If you enter the garage with your card and, when exiting, have the gate attendant let you out, the computer still has your card recorded as "in." You will not be able to use your card again to enter the garage until that card records an "out." Entrances and exits need to have a car and the card involved in the same process. This may be confusing. It is understandable in "computer logic." If you need clarification, contact Jerry Paré.
Jeff Beck is our current Sunday gate attendant. He can let you in and out of the garage. Just remember the "computer logic" described above. If you use your card to get in, use your card to get out. Jeff's Sunday hours are 8:30am - 2:30PM. I encourage you to say "hi" to Jeff on Sunday mornings. He is doing a great service for Trinity.
Again, if you have any questions regarding Trinity Cathedral parking garage use, please contact Jerry Paré.
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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will discuss Resources for Next Steps.
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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 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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 Prayer Night at the Cathedral
Wednesday, August 21 at 7pm
in the Conference Room
Join us for an evening where participants have a chance to experience different approaches to prayer and ask questions.
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Why I Love Edwina Gateley--
Part Four
by the Rev. Anne Dryden McKeever
Another Trinity Cathedral Thursday eNews, another opportunity to share why I love Edwina Gateley, author, poet, missionary, activist, mystic, mother, friend to prostitutes, addicts, and other miserable people.
Edwina and her young adult son Niall will speak at Trinity Cathedral Friday, August 23rd at 7 p.m. with a reception and book signing following in the Great Hall. Tickets are for sale in the Trinity Bookshop for $20. Tickets will also be available at the door. A few comp tickets are available. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com.
 This week I'd like to recommend Edwina's 1993 book, A Warm Moist Salty God. In her forthright and anecdotal style, Edwina tells of Sophia-Wisdom, of Shipra and Puah, of the Peroxide Hooker, of the bishop who wanted to wash feet, of Julian of Norwich, of a worn-out Jesus and a playful, risen Christ. All exhort us to expand our faith, to run from our corners and join in the unfolding of Creation.
From The Church Times, London: "[Edwina] is an essential voice to Christian feminism. A modern Dorothy Day."
From National Catholic Reporter: "Edwina Gateley states clearly: The very nature of our patriarchal society produces prostitutes and pimps."
From The Prairie Messenger: "Her prayers are cries ranging from desolation to ecstasy. Some are prosaic, some poetic; all are intense."
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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, 9:00-10:30am
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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The Blessing of Canon Carey's Corner
in the Trinity Cathedral Bookshop
Sunday, August 11, 2013
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Loving God,
we thank you for the gift of Canon Grant Carey in our lives.
We thank you for enriching our lives with
his kindness, humor and compassion.
We thank you for the many decades Canon Carey
has served God at Trinity Cathedral,
presiding at countless services of Holy Communion,
Baptisms, Weddings, Burials, Kirkin of the Tartans
and St. Nicholas Nights.
We thank you for the treasure trove of writing
Canon Carey has given us:
priceless sermons, services for all occasions,
and two volumes of Stump the Canon.
We thank you for Canon Carey's willingness
to invite us into his Trinity office
to answer our many questions, to tell us stories
and to give us comfort and hope when we've needed it most.
We thank you for Canon Carey's
jokes, sayings and pithy words of wisdom.
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In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit:
Bless this space we now dedicate
in the Trinity Bookshop
as Canon Carey's Corner
that it may be a place of honor for a true gentleman,
a place of rest, a place of conversation,
a place of laughter and shared memories.
May we enjoy this space by sharing Canon Carey's presence,
his books, his works of art and his famously comfortable chair.
May all who visit this place be blessed with the love
Canon Carey so freely shares with us all
as a true servant of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Bread of Life Offers Spiritual Recovery
by the Rev. Anne McKeever
Our friends at Bread of Life in Sacramento are offering many great opportunities for spiritual growth in the next few months. I've signed up to attend the September 30th event, Spiritual Recovery: Dance of Evolution and Revolution led by Don Bisson, after reading this description:
"Recovery from addiction and abuse is a dance of slow evolutionary growth and the negotiation of new radical bottoms for spiritual awakening. Recovery becomes an experience of grace as we are faithful to daily practices and are willing to process the shattering experiences that propel us into 'revolution' inside and out. Recovery is not linear but a spiral which ultimately touches us at the core of our being to liberate and celebrate the divine at the hear of the soul."
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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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