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October 24, 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! This afternoon we celebrated the life of Henry Teichert who died last week. Henry was not only a significant businessman in Sacramento, he was a very active member of Trinity Cathedral. He served on the vestry in the past and attended worship regularly until his health made attendance impossible. He was a faithful member of a downtown prayer group for 40 years. I am writing this the morning before the service which will be at 2:00pm. I expect the service will be well attended by people from all over the region. Henry's death, and his service today, brings to mind two things. First is the important role we, as a church, play when people die. Church is where many people turn when facing death. Not only do we offer a beautiful service for remembering those who die and offer an important message of hope grounded in the Resurrection, but we also help people become more resilient as they face their own mortality. Our ministry of holding beautiful, reverent and hopeful services when people die is one of the most important gifts we have to offer. The second thing that comes to mind is the extent to which we have been blessed by the people whom we are honoring in these memorial services. Our beautiful Cathedral, and our prayerful, faithful community, is here because of the faithfulness of those who have gone before. In the past years I have buried people who are cornerstones of our church: Barbara and Ray Mackey, Eleanor Langpaap, Nina Sellers and many others. It feels like a significant generation in the life of Trinity Cathedral is stepping aside. I am both hugely grateful for their witness and in awe of the responsibility that has passed to us. We have been given a remarkable legacy by these saints and it is now up to us to carry Christ's love into the future. I am grateful for you partnership in ministry and am confident that through our labor, blessed by God's Spirit, Trinity Cathedral will continue to be a place where people are transformed by God's love. Blessings, Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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Episcopal Youth Fellowship
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 Christmas Greens:
A Youth Group Fundraiser
For the next three Sundays, Oct. 27th, Nov, 3rd and Nov. 10th, our youth group will be taking orders for beautiful Christmas wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces. Grown in the Pacific Northwest, these items will be delivered to Trinity after Thanksgiving and can be picked up at church on Sunday or during the week, and are very reasonably priced. Greens may also be ordered to be delivered directly to family and friends across the U.S. - they make wonderful Christmas gifts! Look for us in the Great Hall after church on Sunday. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Kathy Hopner at 930-8027.
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Need Weekly Pick-up and Delivery to Floyd School
It's fall and all our great Trinity volunteers are hard at work doing all they do for Floyd School. In addition to our Secret Pal program, Trinity runs a super nice clothes closet as well as the Back Pack Program which sends 'kid prep friendly' food each Friday to students selected by their teachers. Thanks to our volunteers, the program runs smoothly, but there is one hole in the operation that we're asking for help on. As you know, donations are dropped off in one of two barrels (one in the nursery and one which used to be beneath the stairs by the office but which has been moved to the elevator lobby area). The parishioners of Trinity are such strong supporters of the school that the barrels are usually full and need to be emptied each week.
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We need drivers who can pick up the contents of both barrels once a week and deliver to them to Floyd School. It doesn't matter which day, as long as it is consistent as much as possible. In the past we've had one person do this, but two could do it by rotating weeks. Round trip from the cathedral is 6.4 miles (I know, I've done it!) and takes about an hour.
If this is something you can do, please contact Deacon Steve at deaconskiff@gmail.com
Please don't tell him in person or by phone, he's prone to forget!
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Trinity takes...
Read One Bible Story a Week
October Edition,
Now Available
Please pick up a copy of the October Edition of Read One Bible Story a Week in the Cathedral Bookshop or the Welcome Center. This is a fun and easy way to keep up with some of the readings in the Bible Challenge. This month features readings from 1John, Revelation and Daniel. Read a little, ponder a little and give thanks to God for the gift of Holy Scriptures. Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you have questions of comments.
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
Day 291: Ezekiel 41-42, Psalm 89:1-18, Revelation 12
Thu, October 24, 2013
Day 292: Ezekiel 43-44, Psalm 89:19-52, Revelation 13
Fri, October 25, 2013
Day 293 : Ezekiel 45-46, Psalm 90, Revelation 14
Sat, October 26, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, October 27, 2013
Day 295: Ezekiel 47-48, Psalm 91, Revelation 15
Mon, October 28, 2013
Day 296: Daniel 1-2, Psalm 92, Revelation 16
Tue, October 29, 2013
Day 297: Daniel 3-4, Psalm 93, Revelation 17
Wed, October 30, 2013
Day 298: Daniel 5-6, Psalm 94, Revelation 18
Thu, October 31, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Christmas cards, Advent candles, Advent wreaths and calendars are available.
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:
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, 4:30-6:00pm 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, November 15
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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 Choral Evensong for the Feast of Saint James
Join the Trinity Cathedral Choir as we celebrate the Feast of Saint James, with Choral Evensong on Thursday, October 24th at 6:00 pm.
Introit: "O Gracious Light" Tallis' canon
Preces & Responses - Gabriel Jackson
Psalm 1 - Anglican chant by John Stainer
Canticles: Lee Hoiby "Christ Church" service
Anthem: Locus Iste - Anton Bruckner
Choral Evensong is a short service of readings, prayers, and music, and a lovely way to end your busy day. The Cathedral Choir will be joined by organist Ryan Enright from St John's Lutheran Church. Please come and worship with us!
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
6:00pm - Choral Evensong
6:15pm - TNAC Dinner ($7:00)
NOTE: There will be NO dinner on October 31. Classes will be held.
7:00pm - TNAC Classes
The Bible Challenge: Facilitators - Randy Knutson and Rhonda Canby, in the Conference Room.
It's never too late to start reading the Bible-a little bit every day, with Sundays off - and then to discuss the readings with a group of cheery, open-minded folks on Thursday evenings. Pick up a list of the Bible Readings in the Trinity Bookshop and bring the list and a Bible of your choice to learn the benefits of regular Bible reading and sharing.
 The Sermon on the Mount by Emmet Fox: Facilitated by Vaughn Wolff, in the Trinity Bookshop
Vaughn will be continuing the New Thought class. For those who are not familiar with Fox's writings you may begin with his essay on the Lord's Prayer in this book. Last year's class was inspiring and motivating. Everyone participated in the discussions and experienced incredible insights.
 THE BIBLE: An Eight Hour DVD Series produced by the History Channel is facilitated by the Rev. Anne McKeever in the Assembly Area.
Haven't seen a Bible movie since The Ten Commandments or Veggie Tales? Lots has changed in the way Holy Scripture can come alive in film.
Rev. Anne McKeever will share the complete, ten-hour series through December 5th in the Assembly Area.
Come join us as we read a little scripture, view an episode and then discuss what we've seen. This will be the easiest way you've ever learned anything about the Bible. No homework! No stress! Just pure entertainment, critical viewing and lively discussion.
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| Commemoration of All Faithful Departed
On Saturday, November 2 at 5:10pm, we will gather in the Cathedral to remember the All Faithful Departed. It is a liturgy that celebrates the lives of those we love but see no longer and is rooted in the Good News of the Resurrection. There will be a Book of Remembrance in the Narthex today where you can list the names of those you wish to remember during the service on Nov. 2nd. Please clearly print the names of those you wish remembered in prayer and join us on this holy day.
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 Halloween Spooktacular Breakfast Sunday, October 27
The Men's groups will be cooking up some of their great pumpkin pancakes, eggs and sausage. Everyone is invited to enjoy the pancake breakfast. Wear your costume since this will coincide with the Children's costume parade.
Cost is $5.00 per person and $12.00 per family.
 At 5:00 that evening you are invited to Pumpkin Night. We will have a soup supper, carve pumpkins and process the pumpkins into the Cathedral for an All Hallows Eve service with Dean Baker. Cost is $5.00 per person and $12.00 per family. Please sign up at the Welcome Center to let us know you are coming.
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Introduction to the Old  Testament
Meets in Room A at 10:15am
Besides the Bible, Donald Griggs' The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners is the main resource for the class. It is available in the Cathedral Bookshop. Jerry Paré will lead the class. Please join us, with or without the book!
This class is a good opportunity to get some of your basic questions about the Old Testament answered. It will also provide a broad overview of the Old Testament as we enter the 3rd Quarter of The Bible Challenge. No need to be participating in the Bible Challenge to benefit from this class, however.
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Newcomers' Group
The current group is being recognized at the 11:15 service today. A new group begins next Sunday, November 3 at 10:15am in Room C. Everyone is welcome to be with us, especially, Newcomers and visitors. 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
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15
This Sunday we will host the Rev. Canon Lynell Walker as she shares with us her journey this past Summer on the Camino in Spain.
Join us for an interesting discussion about this holy journey!
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To my Trinity family:
I would like to extend to you all a heartfelt invitation to attend a short service of remembrance for Piper, to be held on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:30pm in the Cathedral. A modest reception will follow. You are invited to bring the ashes or picture of your own animal companion that has passed away to be prayed for during the service.
Thank you again for your wonderful support, and past kindness and affection toward Piper.
Gratefully,
Wendy Mustain
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Set your clocks BACK one hour before bed
on Saturday, November 2.
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 Soul Survivor
Finding A Faith That Can Survive The Church
Beginning Sunday, November 3rd at 10:15am
We arrive at Trinity Cathedral from many directions and from a variety of starting points. Sometimes people come seeking refuge and healing from wounds received in other churches. Millions of people in the US offer this exact reason to explain why they no longer go to church or have sought a congregation of a different tradition.
How does one nurture a Christian faith vigorous enough to thrive in spite of wounds received at the hands of a church?
That will be the central question driving a discussion course that will be offered for seven Sundays starting November 3. We will consult the wisdom of various wise leaders, including some who were not Christians. The resource book will be Soul Survivor by Philip Yancey. Class facilitators will be Vaughn Wolff and George Swank. Questions? Contact George Swank at gswank2@pacbell.net
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 All Saints Sunday Choral Mass
Join us in our celebration of All Saints Sunday (November 3) at the 11:15 am Eucharist, as the Cathedral Choir sings the "Missa Secunda" (second mass) by Renaissance composer Hans Leo Hassler. This tuneful short mass setting is sung in Latin, and is one of the most often sung of mass settings from the era. In it, he shows complete mastery of writing in the contrapuntal style, reflecting the skill of his teacher Andrea Gabrieli. He is often credited with bringing the Venetian contrapuntal style north of the Alps, and was the Kappelmeister to Christian II, Elector of Saxony.
Also included will be all of your favorite All Saints Day hymns.
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 McAllister-Keller Guitar Duo in Concert Sunday, November 3 at 4:00 pm
The Trinity Cathedral Music Series presents the McAllister-Keller guitar duo in concert at Trinity Cathedral.
Classical guitarists Colin McAllister and Derek Keller present a concert of contemporary music including compositions by Steve Reich, Arnold Schoenberg, Derek Keller, and others. The duo have been featured artists at the Festival of New American Music at California State University, as well as many other distinguished venues across the United States. Please join us! Suggested donation: $15 general, $10 students & seniors, aged 10 and under free.
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Groundbreaking Episcopal Church forum:
Fifty Years Later: The State of Racism in America
November 15th at 11:00 am
(Doors open at 10:00 am)
at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2620 Capitol Avenue,
Sacramento 95816
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori has announced a 90-minute live forum in collaboration with the Diocese of Mississippi. The forum will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, Mississippi.
The forum will begin with a thought-provoking video and be moderated by well-known journalist and PBS commentator Ray Suarez. Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori will present the keynote address.
Two panel discussions will focus on main themes:
- Racism in America today - why does it persist?
- Racism in America's future - where is there hope for change?
This year marks significant landmark anniversaries in the struggle to end discrimination, provide equal rights and combat racism: the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, the 50th anniversary of the pivotal March on Washington, the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Medgar Evers, the 100th birthday of Rosa Parks. In 1964 the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
Follow this link to read more.
~~ Submitted by Rosemary Braxton and Dcn. Steve Skiffington
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 The Heavens are Ringing!
The handbell choirs of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and Trinity Episcopal Cathedral will present a glorious concert of handbell music on Saturday, November 16, at 7:00 PM at St. Paul's, 15th and J Streets.
This memorable and extraordinary concert will feature the individual handbell choirs, joint handbell pieces with the historic Johnson pipe organ, and will include congregational singing. Don't miss this one! Bring your friends and family!
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 Capital Region Connect:
Employment Connect and Homeless Connect
Friday, October 25
This year marks the first annual Capital Region Connect, an event aimed to improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness by connecting individuals with needed employment and supportive services. Capital Region Connect is comprised of two events: Employment Connect and Homeless Connect.
Employment Connect is a unique job-fair designed to link ready-to-hire participants with employers who are ready and willing to hire. This job fair is built upon collaboration, support, and the understanding that in order to end homelessness, the community must address systemic causes, one of which is unemployment.
Homeless Connect is modeled after Project Homeless Connect, originating in San Francisco in 2004. Homeless Connect is a distinctive event, as it provides a myriad of services to individuals experiencing homelessness in a "one-stop shop" fashion. Homeless Connect emphasizes hospitality and creates an environment where individuals feel comfortable accessing services on their path toward stability.
Capital Region Connect will be held on Friday, October 25, 2013. For more information about this event and how to get involved, please contact Anira Khlok, Information and Program Coordinator at akhlok@sacstepsforward.org.
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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Free Film Screening: God Loves Uganda
Wednesday, November 6 at 7:00 pm
Crocker Art Museum, 216 O Street, Sacramento
The Sacramento chapter of Americans United for Separation of Church and State will host a FREE screening of the film, God Loves Uganda. The program begins at 7:00 PM. NOTE: Doors open at 6:00 PM for reserved seats; unclaimed seats will be released at 6:45 PM and filled on a first-come, first-seated basis.
Senator Darrell Steinberg, Senate President pro Tem, will address the audience and lead an interactive discussion about this powerful documentary that explores the American Evangelical exportation of intolerance, particularly against the LGBT. The film follows evangelical leaders in America and Uganda, as well as politicians and missionaries, as they attempt the radical task of eliminating "sexual six" and converting Ugandans to fundamentalist Christianity.
Interviews and hidden camera footage give unprecedented access into the rising influence of the evangelical movement in Uganda; it illustrates the notorious Ugandan 'Kill the Gays' bill, largely American-influenced, and the dangerous repercussions of intolerance.
A trailer for the film is posted on our chapter website: www.au-sac.org
Reserve a seat(s) and find parking information here:
ausac-godlovesuganda.eventbrite.com
We hope you are able to join us. Please contact Carol Velarde (Cavelarde@aol.com) if you have any questions or comments.
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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Sacramento ACT Delegates Assembly
You are invited to attend the second annual Sacramento ACT Delegates Assembly.
Date: Wednesday, November 6th, 2013
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Loc: Christ Temple Apostolic Church
9000 La Riviera Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826
Translation and child care provided.
For more information, contact Gabby Trejo, 916-213-2859
Come celebrate the victories our beloved community has won over the past year! Meet Leaders from congregations of many faiths and races across our county! Stand together to address the most pressing issues our community is facing today! Be inspired by the stories that move us from a place of complacency to one of action.
Issues to be discussed: Immigration, Healthcare, Homelessness and providing Lifelines of Hope out of crime in our communities.
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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A Course in Miracles
A unique, self-study spiritual thought system that teaches
that the way to Love and Inner Peace is through Forgiveness.
The language of the Course is that of traditional Christianity--it expresses a non-sectarian, non-denominational spirituality. A Course in Miracles therefore is a universal spiritual teaching, not a religion.
A small group will be meeting at St. Francis Roman Catholic Church (26th and K) to begin studying the text of A Course in Miracles every Tuesday afternoon from 4:45PM--5:45PM beginning November 12th. Contact Mark at brothermark@att.net for more information.
~~ Submitted by the Rev. Anne McKeever
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