Happy Birthday AA!

This year, Alcoholics Anonymous celebrates its 85th Anniversary.  On a trip to Akron, Ohio, a stockbroker known as Bill W. met Dr. Bob.  Both were considered "hopeless alcoholics". Bill W. had "lost everything", was trying to start over in his profession and had just recently stopped drinking (again). Dr. Bob was active in his addiction often walking into surgery drunk or hungover. Dr. Bob was convinced that his family and friends had sent Bill W. to get him to stop drinking.  Bill W. was actually there to bolster his own sobriety. He believed that talking to another alcoholic would help him stay sober. On June 10, 1935, Dr. Bob stopped drinking.  The two had an earthshaking idea - form a fellowship of alcoholics supporting and helping each other.

Alcoholics Anonymous was born. They were only two people, but their idea grew and has saved the lives of millions all over the world. Today, the AA program continues to offer hope and healing and is a model for numerous groups dealing with other addictions. Many consider Bill W. and Dr. Bob modern day "saints" who have done more to ease human suffering than all the Nobel Laureates, clergy, medical researchers, national leaders, social advocates, etc. combined.  Dr. Bob died in 1950 and Bill W. in 1971, but their legacy continues to touch the lives of millions.

Trinity Cathedral proud to welcome several "12 Step" groups meeting on a regular basis throughout the week. Last year, we held our first Recovery Sunday celebration. It was a wonderfully inspiring day! We are grateful to the Rev. Anne McKeever, for her leadership and guidance in beginning what we hope will be an annual event. Watch for announcements regarding our second Recovery Sunday to be held in September, National Recovery Month.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." --- Margaret Mead

The Rev. Steve Skiffington, Deacon

deaconskiff@gmail.com

Loaves & Fishes Interfaith Prayer Service 

 Thursday, June 4th, 7:00pm at

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

1017 11th Street, Sacramento

You are invited to a special prayer service uniting the faith community at Loaves & Fishes. After thirty two years of service to our guests experiencing homelessness our 7 Millionth meal will be served later this year. Without the combined love, mercy, and compassion from various faith traditions many meals would have laid fallow. Join us as we celebrate the heart of service that unites us.

Deacon Steve Skiffington will be doing a reading at this service.    Follow this link for more information.

YOU are invited to sing with our summer choirs!

The Summer Celebration Choir practices in the Assembly Area at 8:20 am and sings for the 9:00 am Eucharist.

The Summer Cathedral Choir practices in the Cathedral Choir Stalls at 10:40 am and sings for the 11:15 Eucharist

No audition or sign-up required. Just come and join your voice with ours when you can!

The Library is Open in the Elevator Alcove

Library hours are 8:30-11:30. 

"You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." 

Cephas, Petros, Peter, by any other name Jesus was talking to him. Our Library has a book called Saint Peter: a biography by Michael Grant, college professor and expert on ancient cultures, who puts Peter in his place in history. (225.9 P on the shelf)

First Sunday Family Service

The Rev. Kathy Hopner leading Family Service.

Sunday, June 7, at 9:00am

in the Great Hall.

Newcomers' Group

Meets in Room C at 10:15am

The group will discuss Living with Change.

All are invited 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.

Veterans Swapping Stories

Sunday, June 7 at 10:15am in the Assembly Area

Attention all Veterans! We are moving VSS to the first Sunday of the month to better serve you, starting June 7 we will be meeting in the Assembly Area upstairs from 10:15 to 11:15, there we will be getting to know one another and swapping stories so bring your coffee and munchies!

Growing in Faith:

Introduction to the Old Testament

Begins Sunday, June 7 at 10:15am in Room A

"Growing in Faith" has two components in its part of Adult Spiritual Formation. The first is what we have experienced from January thru this past Sunday; from members of the parish being involved in formative preparation for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church or formal renewal of their faith. The other is a series of introductory classes: "Introduction to the Old Testament," Introduction to the New Testament," Introduction to Worship and Prayer," and "Introduction to the Church." Everyone is welcome to participate in these classes. IF YOU WANT TO PREPARE FOR BAPTISM OR CONFIRMATION, they are strongly recommended.

This Sunday we begin INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. It will run from June 7 - August 16 in Room A after the 9:00 service. Don't feel you have to attend all classes. Please bring a Bible. (Early on we will talk about recommended translations.) Donald Grigg's The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners is recommended but not required. (Copies are available in the Bookshop.) NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE BIBLE IS REQUIRED.

This course is meant to provide a basic understanding of the Old Testament or Hebrew Scriptures. These are the scriptures Jesus was always quoting. We will start with the basics: What is the Bible? Where is the Old Testament located in the Bible? What is a "good" translation? What makes it "good"? and move on to study the Law (1st 5 Books of the Hebrew Scriptures); the Prophets (there are more than Isaiah & Jeremiah) - these are the 2 parts Jesus often refers to when he refers to "the Scriptures say..."; or "according to the Law and the Prophets" And we will spend time on the historical books and the "Writings." Come and check it out!

Jerry Paré will teach this course. He has a Master of Arts in Scripture from the Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, California and loves to dig into the Scriptures.

Women's Retreat

June 12-14 at the Mercy Center in Auburn

This event sold out last year!

Enjoy the company of other women exploring their faith during this popular event. Mercy Retreat Center in Auburn provides a peaceful, restorative setting to relax into as we explore the Emmaus Journey, our theme for this year.

The Reverends Dr. Pamela Anderson and Diana Turner will lead our weekend. The program begins at 7:00 p.m. Friday and ends at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday.  Limited carpooling is available.

Registration fee of $185 includes overnight accommodations, meals on Saturday and breakfast Sunday. Plus crafts, fun and fellowship! Please contact Pastor Pamela at pamela@trinitycathedral.org, if you are in need of partial financial assistance.

Registration forms are available in the Bookshop. Accommodations are limited to 40, so sign up early to ensure a space.  

Get Ready........

Thanksgiving for the LGBT Community and Solidarity for Equal Rights

The United States Supreme Court will soon announce a landmark ruling regarding marriage equality and most specifically the rights of lesbian and gay couples to marry in all fifty states. This ruling will be announced during the month of June.

Trinity Cathedral is working with a coalition of faith community members to actively support our LGBT sisters and brothers with participation in two events. 

Follow this link to read more...

NORCAL AIDS CYCLE FUNDRAISING

STILL GOING! 

Walk for a JUST Affordable Housing Ordinance

Thursday, June 25th

Join the faith community and other low-income housing advocates in walking to City Hall to take a stand for a JUST Affordable Housing Ordinance to create desperately-needed housing for low-income individuals and families, seniors and the disabled. Meet in front of Trinity at 4:30pm to walk, or at City Hall at 9th & I Streets by 5:30 pm to attend the hearing before city council. For more information: contact Shireen Miles at (916) 203-5595 or shireenmiles@comcast.net 

Follow this link for more information.

~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles

and the Rev. Steve Skiffington