October 1, 2015

 

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The Rev. Canon Dr.

 Winifred Gaines

One of my heroes in ministry and life, Canon Winnie Gaines, passed away yesterday.  Winnie, ordained in 1978, was the first woman in our diocese to be ordained a priest.  She was a pioneer, pursuing ordination in the face of significant opposition.  She served as Canon Pastor until her "retirement" in 2002 and then Canon for Visitation until a few years ago.  Winnie is responsible for the remarkable Stephen Ministry program that is still a cornerstone of life at Trinity Cathedral.  She has been a pastoral presence in the midst of so many moments of crisis and joy.  Prior to her ordination, she served as a hospital and hospice chaplain for ten years.  When Andrea, Mark, Laura and I came to scout out Sacramento and Trinity Cathedral in 2005 over Thanksgiving break, Winnie and Bob invited us into their home for our first Thanksgiving dinner in what was going to become our new community.  Winnie will always serve as an inspiration to me. 

Please hold Bob and all of Winnie's loving family in your prayers.

Winnie's memorial service will be at Trinity Cathedral on Friday evening, October 9.
Blessings,
Brian
The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker
Dean, Trinity Cathedral
In this edition....
Cathedral Choristers...
CROP Walk...
Tour de Pink...
The Reading Corner...
Day of the Dead...
Canon Carey's Birthday...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
Moon Lecture Series...
Camp Noel Porter...
Diaconal Intern...
Dewitt Jones Speaking...
October 1 TNAC...
This Sunday...
Choral Evensong...
Fall Parish Dinner...
Men's Retreat...
Bake Sale...
GLBT Service of Remembrance...
TNAC Decorative Paper Cutting...
Pet Service of Remembrance...
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Volunteer & Donation

Opportunities... 

Come and sing with the Cathedral Choristers

 

The Cathedral Choristers
Our Cathedral Choristers provide children with a opportunity to sing for services on a regular basis, learn some basic musical skills, and to have a lot of fun! 
 
Members of the Cathedral Choristers:
  • Practice each Sunday morning during the 11:15 am service in Classroom C
  • Sing for services as scheduled
  • No previous choir experience is necessary to join the choristers
  • Welcome children from age 6 and up.
For more information contact Kami Davis at kamilynk@gmail.com
Trinity Cathedral is looking for walkers for the Sacramento CROP Hunger Walk on
Sunday, October 11. 
The Walk will commence at the
West Steps of the State Capitol.
  
Registration 1:00 p.m. Walk 1:00 p.m. 
Admission to the Walk and Raffle is a can food donation. 

Please contact Marion Welch at (916) 923-5781 or 49steelerway@gmail.com for more information.
Michelle Barry
Tour de Pink for
Breast Cancer
 
October will bring the 3 year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis. You may have heard me speak about what an incredible healing experience riding in the Young Survival Coalition's Tour de Pink has been the past 2 years, and Jorge and I are excited to be riding again this year! On October 23-25, starting in Santa Barbara, CA, we will ride our bikes over 200 miles with other young survivors, co-survivors, and others to raise money for the Young Survival Coalition (YSC) and increase awareness that young women can and do get breast cancer.
 
While 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer in their life, less than 7% of diagnoses are made in women under 40. A breast cancer diagnosis can be especially shocking and challenging for young women. At a time in life most often reserved for family and career, issues of treatment, recovery and survivorship suddenly take top priority. With treatment, the chances of survival for young women diagnosed with early breast cancer (like me!) are good. However, breast cancers in younger women tend to be more aggressive and more likely to require chemotherapy. The YSC is providing an important source of information and support for young survivors and those who love them!
 
We are asking for your support-all donations big or small are appreciated! The YSC is a 501( c )(3) not-for-profit organization. To make a donation, please visit my Tour de Pink page by following this link.
~~ Michelle Barry

The Reading Corner... 

There's always something new in our library, which you can check out on the first Sunday of the month.       ~~Phyllis Ehlert
There's always something new in our library, which you can check out on the first Sunday of the month. If I Plug My Ears, God Can't Tell Me What To Do by Jessie Clemence describes the Biblical challenges of Moses, David and Peter and gives modern day parallels-if we choose to listen. He tells how his wife suffering from fibromyalgia had a really bad day and jammed a whole bottle of lethal drugs in her mouth as he stood dumbfounded. His young daughters said "No!" and cleared her mouth. In shock, he went to preach at an evening service and could only talk about the value of human life and what a waste suicide was. After the service, three people thanked him for his message, saying that they had considered the act.
Save the Date!
  Sunday, November 1, 5pm

Day of the Dead Potluck Dinner Church

 Save the Date:
Saturday, November 7, 1-4pm

Celebrate Canon Grant Carey's 90th birthday in the Great Hall!
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to help out with the event.
Cathedral Bookshop 
 
Bookshop Hours: 
Tue, Wed, Thu:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  
Phone: 916-442-9194 

Ongoing... 

Lunch Bunch
meets Thursdays at Noon
in the Conference Room
Join us in a read-and-discuss series on Richard Rohr's Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality, facilitated by Dennis Hock. The book is available in the Cathedral Bookshop.
 
Everyone is welcome!
 
If you have any questions, contact the Rev. Pamela Anderson at pamela@trinitycathedral.org.   
 
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Writing
Writing Group
Meets on Thursdays at 
4:30pm in the
Conference Room

Anyone who would like to write in an informal setting is welcome to drop in. Writing prompts are offered, we write for 20 minutes, then share what emerges or not, as the spirit moves. For information, please contact June Gillam at jgillam@wavecable.com. 
Centering Prayer 
Centering Prayer
 
Tuesday's, 6-7pm,
Thursday's, Noon-1:00pm,
Cathedral East Transept
and
Friday's, 5:15pm,
St. Paul's - 15th and J
(Please don't come later than 5:20 because doors close to provide for a quieter experience.)
Contact the Rev. Anne Slakey at
  
Centering Prayer is a method of meditation 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. 
 
Cathedral Contacts are:
Shelley Mydans: smydans@gmail.com
 

In the Community... 

Moon Lecture Series Presents
Taylor Branch
Friday October 9 at 7:00pm
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
2391 St. Mark's Way, Sacramento
 
The Moon Lecture Series at St. Mark's United Methodist Church showcases contemporary insights from dynamic speakers and progressive Christian authors. Taylor Branch, author of the landmark narrative history of the Civil Rights era, "America in the King Years." Tickets are $30. There is more information here, or phone 916-483-7848.

Camp Noel Porter
  

Save the date of Saturday, October 10 for the Camp Noel Porter Gala at St. Michaels Church at 5:30 pm.

 

There will be a fabulous dinner prepared by our own, Laura Stewart of Indulge Catering and silent auctions and a live auction. All of the proceeds go to the camp for continuing the summer programs and helping with scholarships for young people to attend camp.

A new camp video will debut that night as well. Tickets are $100 and you receive $20 to use for bidding on auction items. Bring friends and those who love to support youth in our diocese.


Tickets are available from Canon Nancy Tennyson

nntennyson@gmail.com or 916-481-3546. 

 

Click here for a printable flyer with more information.
Diaconal intern
 
Hello! I'd like to introduce myself. I am Donna Arellano, a Postulant for the Holy Order of the Diaconate (I love saying that!), a 2nd year student at the School for Deacons in Berkeley, and a member of St. Michael's in Carmichael. One of the requirements for Postulants is that we worship at a parish other than our own for 2 years, and I am very excited that I will be attending Trinity Cathedral starting on October 4.   Over time, I'll be worshipping at all services. I'm looking forward to getting to know you, and to joining with you in Christian ministry and fun times. My hobbies are camping, reading, animals, and rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles! Please come by and say hi - I'm even friendly to Dallas fans.
Trinity Cathedral Speaker Series

Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photographer, will be speaking at the Cathedral on Friday, October 2nd at 7pm.  He will share an inspirational talk entitled "Celebrate What's Right with the World."  Tickets for that event are $12 and can be purchased in the Cathedral Bookshop.  The following day on Saturday, October 3rd, Dewitt will lead a camera phone photography workshop at 10am.  The cost for this event is $20 and can be purchased in the Cathedral Bookshop.  Bring a friend and come join the fun!

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on October 1

 

Compline - 6:00pm

Dinner - 6:15pm

 Classes - 7:00pm

CLASSES
 
Holy Wholly One, Behold Me, Wholly One
Most of the science of philosophy has taught us that God is omnipotent- all powerful, omniscient- all knowing and omnipresent. Much of the theology of tradition tells us that God is Holy- in the vision of Isaiah: Holy Holy Holy. The Holy One is usually defined with a separate and exclusive nature. We will look at a revelation of the Divine as not exclusive but rather as the All Inclusive One. We will learn how to love, and be loved by, a Whole God with a Whole heart and how to love a Whole neighbor as the Whole self is loved.  This class will be facilitated by Morey Lloyd.
 
Coming of Age in Mississippi
On August 6, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the voting rights, making poll taxes and literacy tests as prerequisites to vote unconstitutional.  Anne Moody's Coming of Age in Mississippi chronicles her journey as a young girl and as a woman in the thick of the Civil Rights movement in the South.  Come and discuss her journey on Thursday nights in the Cathedral Bookstore.  The book is available for purchase in the bookstore.  This will be facilitated by Susan Hotchkiss.
 
Mental Health 101
This series will delve into the complex issues related to mental health. We will share information about the local system of support, the places where glaring gaps exist, and our county's plans to augment services.
OCTOBER 1 - Family & Friends
Lawrence Liseno, who is a member of the Board of Directors of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Sacramento) will share a first-hand story of why and how he discovered NAMI and how NAMI benefited him. Using a Socratic method of presentation, he will bring the group to an even higher level of awareness as they consider sound mental health practices.
 
The organization began close to forty years ago in a church basement with a few mothers who were trying to find education and support for their loved ones who had a mental health problem.  Facing many of the same issues, family members discovered that stigma is one of the primary hurdles to overcome, and learned that honest and frank stories from family members' help educate our communities and help give hope to those in recovery.  The group helps members understand that mental illness is not a character flaw, it's a physical brain illness triggered by heredity or sometimes severe trauma.  And family members can learn coping skills, the vagaries of mental disorders, community professional resources and sundry benefits of banding together by participating in NAMI educational courses and support groups.  NAMI does not offer professional treatment; it offers something just as important: stories and examples of how family and consumers can reach and maintain consistent recovery from mental illness.  In short, this key support
organization offers hope.


Pope Francis and the Environment
Discussion of Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter (Laudato Si) TREE (Trinity Respecting Earth and Environment) members will be studying and discussing Pope Francis' Encyclical Letter (Laudato Si) for four weeks in September.  The Pope touches on every major environmental and economic issue facing humanity today thoughtfully and compassionately.

His Encyclical Letter deserves to be taken seriously and, more importantly, acted on. Members of TREE will facilitate this study and we invite you to come join the conversation.

Follow this link for classes offered beginning in October.
This Sunday - October 4

The scheduled preacher at the

7:30, 9:00 and 11:15 services is

The Rev. Dr. George "Bud" Swank

Breast Cancer Information
 
Mary Paré
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Trinity Parishioner Mary Paré, a Breast Cancer Navigator with Sutter Health, will be available at a table in the Great Hall or on the patio from 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM to answer any questions you may have about this disease, its detection and treatment. During her career as Breast Cancer Navigator for Sutter Health, numerous parishioners have talked with her about their diagnosis and treatment. She is a wealth of information - for both women and men. Stop by and say Hi!
Trinity Cathedral Celebrates
The Feast of St. Francis
with
The Blessing of the Animals
during the
Family Service
Sunday, October 4, 9:00am

Bring your pet to be blessed and
a donation of pet food to help Sacramento Pet Food Bank
 
We will also have a pet food drive on October 4th after each of the Sunday services. The pet food drive is to help our neighbors who want to keep their pets but can't do so without some assistance.
Veterans Meeting
Meets in the Assembly Area at 10:15am
 
Our guest speaker this Sunday is Tonya Nakashima, LCSW, a volunteer from the American Red Cross. She will be discussing Stress and Anger Management, you will receive information on how to approach these challenges and learn skills to manage them. These meetings are not therapy sessions; they are skill-building groups and you do not need to share. This is the first of five workshops and each curriculum runs about 90 minutes, depending on group interaction, so stay tuned.  
The Soul of MoneyThe Soul of Money
Meets in Room A at 10:15am
This class is based on Lynne Twist's book, The Soul of Money.

Bud Swank will be leading most sessions, with Vaughn Wolff and Susan Van Dyke tag teaming for certain sessions.

Want to know about more this class? Consider the book's subtitle: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources. The book is available in the bookshop, and is recommended for those who want to gain the most from this enlightening topic. However, reading the book isn't necessary to participate in the class.
Transforming Questions: 30/40's and Beyond
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We will continue discussing Transforming Questions, which invites faithful questioning for those new to the Christian faith and longtime members. We will explore, through God's Word, our own faith journey and continue to ask the questions that stir within us.  This study is  produced by Forward Movement and each participant will have their own guidebook to reference and reflect in. Questions? contact Amy Dierlam - dnarock@pacbell.net. 

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.

Next Week and Beyond... 

First Choral Evensong of the season

Thursday, October 8 at 6:00pm

 

Please join the Cathedral Choir for our first service of Choral Evensong for the season. This short short service is a great way to finish a busy and noise filled day. This service will include music by Orlando Gibbons, Richard Ayleward, Sidney Nicholson, and John Graham. Please join us, and stay for dinner at 6:30!
You are invited!
 
Please join us for our annual
 
Fall Dinner
Saturday, October 10th 5pm to 8pm
 
In the Great Hall
 
Hosted by the Vestry
2013 Fall Dinner
Sign up for a table between services in the Great Hall!
CALLING ALL MEN!!!!!

View of Crystal Range

from the CGC

The Men's Group is sponsoring a Men's Retreat, Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at the Community of the Great Commission (CGC) near Foresthill in Placer County.

We are encouraging you to come, share, and enjoy under the direction of Dean Baker!

The cost is $95.00 to cover lodging, Friday dinner at 6:00pm, breakfast and lunch.  Please bring your own liquid refreshments.

Activities include hiking and swimming in the pool.

You can register in the Bookshop.  If you have any questions please call Dana Chamness at 930-8038.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

The Potluck Dinner Church Ministry...

...will hold a fundraising bake sale on Sunday, October 18 during the coffee hours.  Come and indulge in delicious cookies, candies, cupcakes and whatever else we might be bringing to the table.  This event will help us fund the wonderful activities we are planning including the Day of the Dead service and potluck taking place on Sunday November 1.

Service of Remembrance
 
On Sunday, October 18th at 4:00 pm, Trinity Cathedral will host the seventeenth annual Service of Remembrance in memory of our brothers and sisters who have suffered violent deaths by murder or suicide as a result of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

In the past, this interfaith service has been organized by the Sacramento Chapter of PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) and other community groups. This year, Trinity Cathedral assumes responsibility for this significant event.

Please mark your calendars and plan to attend to stand in solidarity with the LGBT community and its allies.

Volunteers are needed to help with the planning and organization of the service and the reception following. Contact Michael Donnoe at mdonnoe@gmail.com or Kathleen Montgomery at ladyiris49@gmail.com to offer your time and creativity!

"Remember their lives with love. Bear witness to the atrocity of their deaths. Affirm together that violence and hatred must end."

The Rev. Steve Skiffington, Deacon
Scherenschnitte
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
Beginning October 22
 Decorative Paper Cutting
Facilitated by Karen Olmstead

If you're in the mood to do a little crafting, come see what amazing things you can create with nothing more than scissors, paper and glue.  Paper cutting is a
Wycinanki
traditional folk craft practiced around the world.  In this 5-week class, we will explore paper cutting techniques from Germany (scherenschnitte) and Poland (wycinanki).  The class is free and all supplies will be provided in class.  If you are interested in the class please contact Karen at (916) 285-5599 or by email at misty.pumpkin4522@gmail.com.  There will also be a sign up sheet in the Great Hall.
Service of Remembrance for our Pets
Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm in the Cathedral
 
All are invited to a short service of remembrance for our pets who have passed away.  God has generously graced us with loving companions who have brightened our journey.  This service gives us a chance to be thankful for their lives and the joy they have given us and our families. You are invited to bring the ashes or a picture of your animal companion that has passed away.  Special prayers will be said this night in thanksgiving in honor of their lives.  All are
welcome.

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