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December 12, 2013
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 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL
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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
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Several years ago, Virginia McNeely, a member of Trinity Cathedral and faithful Education for Ministry (EFM) mentor, began to hear the call to the diaconate -- a special order of ministry that is dedicated to helping the church respond to the needs of the poor and marginalized. After a period of discernment with me and our Congregational Commission on Ministry,
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Virginia received the approval of our Vestry, diocesan committees and our Bishop and began a three year period of training at the School for Deacons in Berkeley. She graduated and was ordained as a deacon in 2012. For the past 18 months Virginia has served faithfully as our deacon, providing leadership for our many outreach ministries. This year she was joined by Steve Skiffington, who was ordained June. For the past few months, Virginia began serving part-time at All Saints Church near Sacramento City College. All Saints is an exciting congregation with a great deal of potential for growth. In consultation with the rectors of All Saints, me and Virginia, the Bishop has decided to assign Virginia to All Saints full-time starting January 1, 2014. This Sunday will be Virginia's last Sunday with us. She will be present for some of our Christmas Eve services as well.
I am grateful for Virginia's willingness to enter the diaconate and her leadership these last 18 months. Virginia began her diaconal ministry here after a two-year period when we did not have a deacon. She provided important leadership as we were stabilizing our homeless ministries and has helped us continue our ministries at Floyd School after the departure of Nancy Tennyson.
I hope you will be able to join us this Sunday when we will be thanking Virginia for her service and celebrating her ministry as she transitions to her new position.
Blessings, 
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
Sacramento, CA
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Adopt-A Floyd Family for Christmas Project
We won't be doing the Christmas Gift Bags this year, another church has asked to do them and we want to focus on the Family Christmas Project. Sign-ups to shop for gifts for children and families will be held after Sunday services on December 8, culminating with a festive "Gift Wrapping Pizza Night" for all Santa's helpers on Wednesday, December 18 at 6 PM in the Great Hall.
~~ Deacons Virginia & Steve
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Trinity takes...
FINAL Edition of Read ONE Bible Story a Week is Available
We're in the home stretch for the Bible Challenge, friends!
Follow this link or pick up a copy of the December 6, 2013 through January 6, 2014 edition of Read ONE Bible Story a Week in the Trinity Bookshop and the Welcome Center. Open your heart to what God is telling you through Holy Scripture.
Please contact Rev. Anne at amckeever@wavecable.com if you have questions or comments.
Follow this link for a list of
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Weekly reading list...
Day 340: Nahum 3, Psalm 126, Mark 4
Thu, December 12, 2013
Day 341: Habakkuk 1, Psalm 127, Mark 5
Fri, December 13, 2013
Day 342: Habakkuk 2, Psalm 128, Mark 6
Sat, December 14, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, December 15, 2013
Day 344: Habakkuk 3, Psalm 129, Mark 7
Mon, December 16, 2013
Day 345: Zephaniah 1, Psalm 130, Mark 8
Tue, December 17, 2013
Day 346: Zephaniah 2, Psalm 131, Mark 9
Wed, December 18, 2013
Day 347: Zephaniah 3, Psalm 132, Mark 10
Thu, December 19, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
We have a new supply of blue or purple Advent candles and are fully stocked with books for present and future classes.
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
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, December 20
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Ever Wonder Where does Outreach Ministry money go?
By Deacon Steve
Where DOES the Outreach Ministry Money go? Well, first of all I want you to relax, it doesn't go to me. So where does it go? That's easy, lots of places! The church learned long ago that we don't have the money or the people power to do it all. We need allies in doing God's work. There are many deserving organizations out there that share our concerns and our values and it just makes sense to support the work they do.
Historically Trinity has supported eleven ministries in the larger Sacramento community (and one on a national level) which do such great work that we make an effort to make sure they can stay in operation. Sometimes that effort means volunteers, sometimes not, but even if we sent one-hundred volunteers to each of their door steps, they would still need money to help pay for their operations - that's just common 'cents'. You can have a thousand volunteers, but if you can't pay the light and phone bills, you're out of business. It is with that realization that your Outreach Ministry team has voted to send each of our eleven ministry partners an early Christmas gift of $ 1,000.
In upcoming articles I'll tell you more about the finances of Trinity's Outreach, but for now I just wanted to share the good news that your dollars are working hard in eleven organizations that work every day to make this part of God's creation just a little bit better.
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
on December 12
6:00pm - Candlelight Compline
6:15pm - TNAC Dinner ($7:00)
7:00pm - TNAC Classes
Classes-7 to 8:30 p.m.
 Journaling through Advent with Henri Nouwen
Canon Lynell Walker, Facilitator
Thursdays: Dec. 12 and 19
Advent is easy to miss. It's a hectic time. The hope of this class is that it will give us a chance to pause, at least five nights, and listen to the summons of Advent. Participants are invited to order this book through the Cathedral Bookshop and bring a journal for posting reflections. It's winter. It's time to pause.
 Let Every Heart Prepare: Meditations for Advent and Christmas by the Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton.
The Rev. Anne McKeever, Facilitator
Thursdays: Dec. 12 and 19
Rev. Crafton's stories and reflections will be used as springboards for the sharing of our own Advent and Christmas stories and traditions.
Randy Knutson and Rhonda Canby present the Bible Challenge, through January 2, 2014. 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.(Conference Room.) |
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Gingerbread Houses
For sale this Sunday in the Great Hall! The Youth Group have used their architectural skills to add to your Christmas decorating. All proceeds go to our Mission Trip this summer. |
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 Soul Survivor
Finding A Faith That Can Survive The Church
Meets at 10:15am in Room A
Continues through December 22
How does one nurture a Christian faith vigorous enough to thrive in spite of wounds received at the hands of a church? This is the central question driving this discussion course. 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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Newcomers' Group
Meets at 10:15am in Room C
The group will discuss Resources for Next Steps.
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 at 10:15am in the Conference Room
The group will meet during Advent for an Advent Meditation of Henri Nouwen. Daily devotional booklets will be available.
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 Graveside Service for Anne Adams
A graveside service for long-time Trinity member, Anne Adams will be held on Sunday, December 15, at 12:00 noon, in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery, 5750 E. Pine St, Lodi, CA. Following the service there will be a reception at Wine and Roses' Towne House Restaurant, located at 2505 W. Turner Road in Lodi.
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 Journey Down the Camino de Santiago
Sunday, December 15 at 4pm in the Assembly Area
We will share in a Journey Down the Camino de Santiago. Elba White, Donna Chipps, Emma and Theo Blinn and Canon Lynell Walker will share their experiences of walking this ancient pilgrimage. Questions will be most welcome!
~~ Canon Walker+
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Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
Saturday, December 21, 9-11am
Calling all angels, shepherds, animals - Christmas Pageant practice for all interested participants ages 4 and over next Saturday, Dec. 21st from 9 to 11 a.m.
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 Blue Christmas
Sunday, December 22, 4pm
All Saints Episcopal Church,
2076 Sutterville Road
Feeling glum instead of gleeful this holiday season? The Christmas season can be hard for those wrestling with loss, family issues, health issues, or memories of a not-so-happy Christmas past. All Saints Episcopal Church at 2076 Sutterville Road (across from City College) is hosting a Blue Christmas service on December 22 at 4 p.m. All who would like a quiet respite from the holiday season are invited to attend.
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Growing in Faith
For those who want to be baptized and confirmed, or received into the Episcopal Church or renew your faith. Come to our first meeting on Sunday, January 5 at 3pm to find out more. Growing in Faith is for all of us. It is an opportunity to explore your journey of faith and become more aware of where God is calling you. All are welcome! Contact Jerry Paré (930-8032 or jpare111452@gmail.com)
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Christmas @ Trinity Cathedral
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 Christmas Altar Flowers
Christmas Altar Flower Donation Forms are available at Trinity Cathedral.
You will find them:
- Outside the church office
- In the Welcome Center at Coffee Hour
- Printed in the Cathedral Announcement Sheet included in the Sunday Service Program
- Click here for a printable form In addition, flower committee members will be in the narthex and Great Hall on Sunday December 15, wearing carnations and handing out donation forms as well. You can also donate without a dedicated form: - Write "Christmas Flower Donation" on a sheet of paper.
- Include your name, telephone number and your memorial or thanksgiving.
- Please indicate how you would like your name to appear in the Christmas Service Program.
The deadline for Christmas Flower Donations is Monday, December 16. You can drop it off at the office or mail it to Trinity Cathedral Flowers, 2620 Capitol Ave., Sacramento CA 95816.
Please make your check out to Trinity Cathedral Church. Write "Christmas Flowers" on the memo line.
Although there have been suggested donation amounts over the years, the current committee welcomes all donations with gratitude and thanksgiving.
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 A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 pm
The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service celebrating the birth of Jesus, which is traditionally followed at Christmas. The story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings, interspersed with the singing of carols, anthems, and hymns.
- Brich an, O schönes Morgenslicht (Christmas Oratorio) - Johann Sebastian Bach
- Christ the Appletree - Stanford Scriven
- An Advent Procession (Veni Redemptor Gentium) - Donald Pearson
- This Little Babe - Benjamin Britten (Cathedral Choristers)
- A Tender Shoot - Otto Goldschmidt
- In the Bleak Midwinter - Harold Darke
- Here is the Little Door - Herbert Howells
- On this day, earth shall ring - H. C. Stewart
- Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich hier - Johann Sebastian Bach
The format was based on an Order drawn up by Edward White Benson (who became the Archbishop of Canterbury) for Christmas Eve 1880 in Truro, England, and has since been adapted and used by other churches all over the world. The best-known version is broadcast annually to millions of listeners around the world from King's College, Cambridge, on Christmas Eve, featuring carols sung by the famous King's College Choir. Please join the Trinity Cathedral Choir and Choristers as we begin our Christmas celebration!
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 Greening the Cathedral
DATE AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Please join us to "green" the Cathedral at 5pm. Wear comfortable clothes and bring gloves and garden snippers to help build the garlands. A soup supper will be provided.
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 Christmas Eve Refreshments!
The Hospitality Committee requests every one's help in supplying hors d'oeuvres and sweet treats for our Christmas Eve receptions. So please try to bring a plate of goodies to share, and drop them off in the kitchen before the Christmas Eve service you attend. And if you can help plate before a reception or serve during the reception, please e-mail Georgianna Pfost at dugongs@sbcglobal.net. This is a great time and way to welcome guests! Thank you!
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 TREE TIP
by Ann Rothschild
Fairs, Mugs, Lids, and Gardens.
TREE wishes you all a blessed and ecological Christmas as we celebrate the holy gift of Jesus into our lives. TREE also thanks you for supporting and spending your hard earned money at our Alternative Christmas Fair. Thanks to this and my family's Secret Santa system, I have not entered a mall yet!
Remember too the donation idea where you pay for a goat or chickens for a needy family and send a card about it to the person you want to honor -- www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com; www.planusa.org;
and www.episcopalrelief.org are a good start.
And TREE applauds the suggestion in last week's e-newsletter, about using lids to prevent coffee spills on the carpet, to bring your own mug with lid to prevent cluttering the environment with discarded cups and lids. Yeah-bring your own insulated mug-and for every one we see, TREE will issue you a free doggie poop bag-excellent stocking stuffers for your friends with pets. Report to us at the TREE Second Harvest table, if it is up (oranges, persimmons?).
The Garden Committee is working hard under the leadership of Anita Williams, but still needs tools and funds to make it a "growing" concern. See Anita at coffee hour or any TREE member with your ideas, or if you wish to have a plot and exercise your green thumb. We look forward to planting in the new year.
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 Sacramento Area Congregations Together
Small victory & Important Updates on Sacramento County's Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
12/10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Postponed
Update: The hearing for the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance on December 10th has been postponed until Tuesday, January 14th at 2 pm.
We are excited to announce that the Board of Supervisors has postponed the Dec. 10th Inclusionary Housing hearing to Jan. 14. This is a true victory, thanks to your exceptional advocacy. Follow this link to read more...
~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles
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