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December 19, 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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Upcoming Worship Opportunity at Trinity: Sundays at 7pm
As I sat in the 9:00am service this past Sunday I thought how wonderful it is to participate in something so ancient, so holy, so serious, so joyous week in, and week out. Yet there are other ways I would like to worship. I have been given the opportunity by the Rev. Megan Anderson to be in on the ground floor of creating a new service, this one to be held on Sunday evening. After praying and discerning with others throughout Advent, we came to the conclusion that we will move the Saturday night service to Sunday night at 7pm. In talking to people around the community, this seems to be a better time slot for younger people and those who are away over the weekends.
We are still entertaining many possibilities about how this service could look. For example, we could have Eucharist once or twice a month, but other nights might be devoted to lay person-led reflections of the readings and community discussions of them, or chanting, or a peaceful, candlelit Compline service, or one filled with instrument-accompanied music: old hymns or new songs. These are just a few suggestions of what can happen at Trinity on Sunday evening-a time when Trinity members can come as well as many who do not attend our services but feel a yearning for this type of community. It is our hope that this service and community will be highly collaborative and incorporate many diverse gifts and offerings. A leadership group is needed to plan these services and participate in them. It would be such a gift to have liturgists, poets, artist, musicians, and others join in. If you feel a call, the leadership team will be meeting throughout the month of January on Sunday evenings at 7pm to get to know one another better and to plan the worship services and community structure. We hope to start formally worshipping together at the beginning of February. If you are interested in joining the team please email me at susan_hotchkiss1@hotmail.com or megan@trinitycathedral.org.
Susan Hotchkiss
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| The Backsnack program at Floyd school is short of a few things: top ramen (not the cup kind), tuna fish, and power bars. The volunteers report that all is going well, but they don't need more mac and cheese--they have plenty-- or ramen in cups, as they are too hard to pack in back packs. Your donations of power bars, tuna, and top ramen can be left in the Floyd School barrel at the top of the stairs above the office. Thanks for helping with this important ministry. |
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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 347: Zephaniah 3, Psalm 132, Mark 10
Thu, December 19, 2013
Day 348: Haggai 1-2, Psalm 133, Mark 11
Fri, December 20, 2013
Day 349: Zechariah 1-2, Psalm 134, Mark 12
Sat, December 21, 2013
Listen to Scripture in Church
Sun, December 22, 2013
Day 351: Zechariah 3-4, Psalm 135, Mark 13
Mon, December 23, 2013
Day 352: Zechariah 5-6, Psalm 136, Mark 14
Tue, December 24, 2013
Day 353: Zechariah 7-8, Psalm 137, Mark 15
Wed, December 25, 2013
Day 354: Zechariah 9, Psalm 138, Mark 16
Thu, December 26, 2013
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Cathedral Bookshop
Visit our new array of
8" wooden, painted
Christmas trees
from El Salvador.
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
Christmas Schedule
Tuesday: Will resume on January 7 at 6:00pm
Thursday: Will resume on January 9 at Noon (note time change)
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, January 17
from 6-8 pm
For more information please contact
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Thursday Night at the Cathedral
on December 19
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. 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. 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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 Trinity Hiking Guild
Dear Hiking Friends,
Thought we would do a favorite for this before Christmas hike, and go out to Consumnes River Nature Conservatory. Should be dry and mild [temps in low to mid 60's]. Will gather at the cathedral at 8:45 for a 9:00 departure. Bring plenty of water and a small lunch [so I won't feel bad when I try to talk everyone to going for good Mexican food after]. Also, those who have already been visited by the cookie and confectionary Santa are expected to share!
Hope to see a good group on Saturday.
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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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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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 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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Trinity Cathedral Library
CHECK OUT  THE LIBRARY! This Sunday is your last chance to grab a book from the cathedral Library to decompress with after all the holiday festivities.
As my friend Luz says, !Feliz Navidad!
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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
The group will NOT meet this Sunday.
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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 Greening the Cathedral
Sunday, December 22, 1:00pm
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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 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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Christmas @ Trinity Cathedral
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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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Christmas at Trinity Cathedral
Christmas Eve at 3:00 pm Christmas Pageant
and Family Eucharist*
Music by the Cathedral Choristers including
Christmas Eve at 5:00 pm Christmas Pageant
and Family Eucharist*
Music by the Celebration Choir including
Christmas Eve at 7:00 pm Christmas Jazz Mass
Music by the Brendan Lowe Jazz trio,
assisted by members of the Celebration Choir.
Christmas Eve at 8:30 pm Solemn High Mass
** Rite II-With Incense
Music by the Cathedral Choir including
Christmas Eve at 10:30 pm "On This Day"
A Festive Christmas Concert by the
Cathedral Choir and Cathedral Handbell Ringers
Christmas Eve at 11:00 pm Festive Holy Eucharist ("Midnight Mass") ** Rite II - With Incense
Music by the Cathedral Choir
Christmas Day at 10:00 am Holy Baptism
and Christmas Eucharist
Music by the Cathedral Handbell Ringers
with cantor Jay Leach, and organist Kevin Manz.
*Denotes that childcare is available during the service.
** Incense is used during the service.
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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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 Epiphany Pageant and Potluck Dinner
Sunday, January 5 at 5:00pm
Come and join us as we welcome the Season of Epiphany with the Three Kings! We will share a potluck dinner, participate in a brief service with the Epiphany Pageant ending with glorious light as we carry our candles into a dark world.
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