Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on June 12

6:00pm - Compline

 Voices of Faith is coming in July!

Luncheon for Floyd School Staff

and Volunteers

Friday, June 13 at 11:00am

in the Assembly Area

2013 Floyd School Luncheon

Please RSVP to Nancy Tennyson at 916-481-3546 or nntennyson@gmail.com. We need to know how many to plan for.

Thank you for all you do to help the children of Floyd School.

Blessings,
Nancy Tennyson 

Trinity Men's Breakfast

Saturday, June 14, 9:00am

Come for the food, friendship and fun.  We will be discussing the community garden, Rivercats game and men's retreat. 

Newcomers' Group

Meets at 10:15 in Room C

The group will discuss Worship and Stewardship.

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.

New Sunday morning class...

Introduction to the New Testament

This class starts June 15, 10:15 - 11:10, Room A. 

It covers the basics of what is in the New Testament and is a good foundation for further New Testament study. Jerry Pare', M.A. in Scripture from Claremont School of Theology, will teach the class. Two books are used in the class: The Bible and The Bible from Scratch; The New Testament for Beginners by Donald Griggs. Copies are available in the Bookshop.  Please get your copy soon or order through the Bookshop. Contact Jerry (jpare111452@gmail.com) for further information.

Sunday Night Update

Sunday, June 22 at 10:15am in Room F

First, we want to thank those who came to the Surprise Party on June 1st and hope you enjoyed the delicious food and the "uplifting" movie.   We would like to give an update about the Sunday night meetings we have been having since Advent and invite you to participate on Sunday, June 22nd.  Hope you can attend.

~~ Susan Hotchkiss, William Jagger, Vaughn Wolff and Megan Anderson

Take Me Out To the Ballgame

Saturday, June 28th is Trinity Night at the Rivercats. The Cats will be playing the Las Vegas 51's (NY Mets AAA). In addition our own youth choir along with choirs conducted my Kami Davis will open the game by singing the National Anthem. Our seats, located behind third base, are $20. We are reserving tickets NOW so please pay in advance by making your checks out to Trinity Cathedral with "Rivercats" on the memo line.

Family Promise

Trinity will be hosting Family Promise the week of June 29-July6!!

The sign up poster is up and ready for your name to be added as a volunteer!! Come join us in making a welcoming place for our families. This is a rewarding ministry here at Trinity and we rely upon you to help make it a successful week!! If you have questions, my email is lylegramling@gmail.com. 

Fourth of July

Trinity will have a special Fourth of July service at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 4th. As is our custom there will be a pie and ice cream reception after the service. All are welcome...bring a pie if you are able!

Deanery Summer Retreat

August 22-24 at the Mercy Center in Auburn

The theme is Come to the Water using materials from Living Compass. The cost is $135 for two nights and six meals. Space for the retreat is limited. Reserve your spot by contacting: Laura Simkins-ldsimkins@comcast.net; 916-944-3426

Follow this link for more information and a printable brochure.

Co-Leaders are The Rev. Anne McKeever, Susan Wahlstrom, RN, and The Very Rev. Ray Hess.

TREE Tip

by Ann Rothschild

Bee Colony Collapse and Pesticides.

You have all heard of the worldwide die-off of bees recently, I am sure. While some die-offs occur naturally with the ups and downs of life, the last few years has seen a massive increase in bee losses. This is a serious problem-no bees, no pollination, no food!   Research has revealed one culprit as a new group of pesticides containing chemicals called neocotinoids or neonics, which can kill the bees, attack bee immune systems, and damage their ability to return to the hive-mysterious disappearances which leave bee keepers with no clues and a starving hive. If they do return to the hive, they contaminate the bees in the hive. These pesticides were developed a decade ago to replace other, still-toxic pesticides that dissipate more quickly.

They are widely used on fruit, vegetable, and ornamental plants, get absorbed by the plant through the leaves, so the plant becomes toxic to pests, but also to birds and pollinators.

TIP-ask the nursery where you buy your plants whether they are using neonics or getting neonic-sprayed plants from a supplier. Those plants remain toxic to bees and if fertilizer has neonic weedkiller in it-the substance stays in the soil for 3 years, poisoning anything planted in it. Check any pesticides or herbicides you buy (I hope you don't) for ingredients.

Another factor is the conversion of vast areas of bee-friendly cropland to corn and soybeans-already not bee-friendly, but these crops are treated with genetically modified insecticides and fungicides to resist herbicides sprayed on the fields to kill weeds. Winds carry the sprays far from the fields and into water ways and hedges-killing natural forage the bees would feed on.

Many neonics are made by the German company, Bayer, (yes, the aspirin people), but in Europe neonics may not be used on bee-attractive crops in any European Union country.   The European Union takes the precautionary tactic, but unfortunately the U.S. waits for a disaster to happen before the EPA or chemical companies will take any action to limit their use.

Well, disaster has happened-over the last few years, bees have died or disappeared and bee keepers report losing from 30 to 90% of their colonies.

Source: Earthjustice Quarterly Mag. Summer 2014, 12-17.

Wikipedia: "Bee Colony Collapse."

The Trinity group in the 2012 Pride Parade

Sacramento Pride Festival

Saturday, June 14, on the Capitol Mall.

Trinity will be participating in both the parade and sponsoring an informational booth. A joint Eucharist service with St. Mark's United Methodist Church will be held prior to the parade. All are welcome to march in the parade which starts at 11:00 am. Entrance to the festival is $10, children 5 and under get in free. For further information on the festival go to http://www.sacramentopride.org/. Contact Rod Thomas on Trinity's participation or if you wish to help at 502-558-2497 or email rthomas0604@gmail.com.

Palestinian Speakers Luncheon

Thursday, June 26 at noon

Trinity Cathedral in the Assembly Area

All are invited to an informative luncheon, with guest speakers Ghassan J. Tarazi, founding member Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, and Tarek Abuata, director Christian Peacemaker Teams. They will speak on Myths and Realities Through Palestinian Eyes. Ghassan and Tarek are sponsored by the United Methodist Church Israel-Palestine Task Force for the California Nevada Annual Conference, Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace, and Friends of Sabeel.

To help defray costs of the luncheon a $5 donation is requested. This event is open to all, but space is limited so call if you plan to attend: Patricia - 916-456-1420 or Susan - 916-442-6016 

Give to River City Food Bank

If you shop at Save Mart, Smart Foods, FoodMax, or Lucky you can present your S.H.A.R.E.S. card and RCFB will receive a few cents on each purchase.   S.H.A.R.E.S. CARDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WELCOME CENTER ON SUNDAYS or AT THE OFFICE ON WEEKDAYS Contact is Annette Braddon-Walker.

Hosting an International Student

Call or email Carolyn Conrad for an exceptional experience hosting an International Student. Carolyn would love to share her experience with you, so please contact her for more information at 916-359-3016 or carolynconrad1@yahoo.com.