October 8, 2015

 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL 

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I want to remind everybody that the memorial service for Canon Winnie Gaines will be tomorrow, Friday, night at 7:00 p.m.  We are arranging for the service to be projected into the Great Hall in case the Cathedral can't accommodate all those who want to attend.


Several months ago we changed our monthly family service to the first Sunday of the month.  As a result of this change in scheduling, the family service in October fell on October 4, the feast of St. Francis.  Rather than have a separate animal blessing service later in the day, The Rev. Kathy Hopner included the blessing as part of the family service.  I was able to attend and take photographs.  It was a great service.  We had about 100 people in attendance and lots and lots of animals.  Here are some of the photographs I took.

 

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...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
Moon Lecture Series...
Camp Noel Porter...
October 8 TNAC...
Choral Evensong...
Fall Parish Dinner...
This Sunday...
Men's Retreat...
Bake Sale...
GLBT Service of Remembrance...
TNAC Decorative Paper Cutting...
Pet Service of Remembrance...
Canon Carey's Birthday...
e-News Submission Guildlines...
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Volunteer & Donation

Opportunities... 

Support the
Cathedral Organ Restoration Project
when you adopt-a-pipe
The second phase of our Cathedral Organ Restoration Project is fully underway. The antiphonal organ at the North end of the Cathedral will enhance the sound of our magnificent organ, and provide new colors for the organist to use. In honor of his long standing commitment to worship and music at Trinity Cathedral, the completed antiphonal division is being named in honor of the Reverend Dr Grant S Carey, Canon Emeritus.

One way to support the project is through our "Adopt-a-pipe" program. For $650, you can "adopt" one of the 183 pipes being added to the organ. You can even "adopt" more than one of them! Visit the Cathedral Organ Restoration page for details, and to download a contribution form.

Thank you everyone, for your ongoing support!
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
Historiphiles (that's a real word) will be drawn to Dogs of God: Columbus, the Inquisition, and the Defeat of the Moors by James Reston, Jr., which relates how although we may perceive Isabella and Ferdinand to be enlightened with their backing of exploration by Columbus, they were really power-grabbers consolidating their grip on the Iberian peninsula by use of the Inquisition. Not nice people.
Save the Date!
  Sunday, November 1, 5pm

Day of the Dead Potluck Dinner Church

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... 

From Loaves & Fishes...

We need your help. We'd like to survey our guests to find out more about their situations and how Loaves & Fishes can help them. We'd like to individually ask them some basic questions in a respectful way. With hundreds of guests coming daily for lunch and services, it's a challenge!

So we've come up with a series of questions to ask our guests. The responses will be recorded on iPads. Would you like to assist in this way?
We will be conducting the survey on Wednesday, October 14th. We are looking for 30 - 35 volunteers 18 year of age or older to help us between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM.  The day will start with a brief training and Q and A. Familiarity with the services of Loaves & Fishes is helpful but not required.

If you would like to volunteer, you can sign up by clicking here. We do need all volunteers to pre-register no later than October 9th.

Questions? Call me at (916) 637-2502 or Janet Green at (916) 637-2514.

Thank you!
Joan Burke
Director of Advocacy
Loaves & Fishes
916 446-0874
916 879-5082
advocacy@sacloaves.org

~~ Submitted by Deacon Steve Skiffington
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.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on October 8

 

Choral Evensong - 6:00pm

Dinner - 6:30pm

 Classes - 7:00pm

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!
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 8 - Innovation and Integration: California's Mental Health System
Toby Ewing is the Executive Director of the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission. The commission is the body that oversees Prop 63, the Mental Health Services Act.  Funded by a one percent tax on millionaires, Prop 63 has generated approximately $14.4 billion for public mental health programs since it was approved by the voters in 2005. Dr. Ewing has a background in governance reform, government oversight and improving outcomes of public programs. He has worked on a range of public policy issues, including mental health, child welfare, immigrant integration, workforce and education, and veterans projects. 
 
Mr. Ewing's presentation will explore the fundamental investments necessary to make dynamic shifts in public mental health services for Californians. He will describe why risk taking and teaming up with non-traditional partners could be key strategies for change.
 
"Poets or Mystics? Where is the line?
Facilitated by Susan Van Dyke
In this class, we'll explore some familiar names such as Mary Oliver and Steven Mitchell as well as some perhaps less well known such as Hafiz and St Catherine of Siena. Group participation will be highly encouraged. Please join us as we explore.
Trinity Men's Breakfast
Saturday, October 10, in the Great Hall at 9:00am
  
All men of Trinity are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast and a short meeting.
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
This Sunday - October 11

The scheduled preacher at the

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

The Rev. Dr. Brian Baker

Crochet / Knitting Group
Meets in the Great Hall at 10:15am
 
Please join us for a crochet/knitting gathering. They will help people who want to learn to crochet and/or knit.
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 Ministry Opportunities.

 

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.

Young Adults
 
Sunday, October 11 at 5:00pm
in the Conference Room
 
All young adults are invited to a meet and greet potluck.
 
Food and beverage is welcome but not required.
 

Next Week and Beyond... 

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.
TREE Logo TREE tip
 
by Ann Rothschild
 
From the Sacramento & Sierra Nevada Buddhist Climate Action Network, an invitation:
 
Sacramento Interfaith Climate March
on November 1, 2015
We invite you to join us in an Interfaith Climate March to support the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Paris and California's groundbreaking efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The march will take place from 11 am to 4 pm on November 1, 2015. We will gather at 11 am on the West Steps of the Capitol in Sacramento (near the corner of  L St. and 10th St.), walk to the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, and back to the West Steps of the Capitol.  
 
On November 30, 2015, the world's leaders meet in Paris at the U.N. Climate Change Conference with the objective of forging a binding international agreement to address climate change. At the same time, California has a groundbreaking program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is planning even more innovative actions in the future. 
 
We want our leaders to know that we want them to take vigorous and effective actions to address the climate crisis.  
 
Organized by the Sacramento & Sierra Nevada Buddhist Climate Action Network, the march is open to all who care about the changing climate. We invite members of all religious traditions to participate in order to raise public awareness that climate change is a moral issue of concern to many faith traditions.  
 
Rothschild's two cents'worth:
As the Pope's Encyclical Letter points out, climate change and environmental degradation affects every aspect of our lives and our planet. Dying corals from a warming ocean affect the biota around them, which affect the fish populations, which affect our food chain and yes, our dinner tables. We are all connected. Please come to the march and raise your voices for action.  
TREE will be there.
Canon Carey's 90th Birthday Celebration
Saturday, November 7, 1-4pm
Canon Grant Carey
There will be a special service of Daily Prayer at 1pm with the reception to follow in the Great Hall. Please RSVP to the Trinity office at 916 446-2513 so we know how many people to plan for. Donations are gratefully accepted to fund the event and checks may be made out to Trinity Cathedral, with "Canon Carey's BD Party" on the memo line.

to help out with the event.

Floyd School - Trips for Kids

A Benefit Dinner and Auction will be held at

Trinity Cathedral on Friday, November 20 at 6:30 pm


The purpose of the event is to raise money for Field Trips for Floyd School Students for the 2015-2016 School year. Our goal is $10,000.

Our Men's Group has graciously agreed to prepare the  dinner. Ed Hollingshead's band "QUIET" will play for us.

We need auction items for both a silent auction and live auction. Some suggestions might be tickets to a sporting event or theater production, items to go in a themed basket, or individual items that could be auctioned. A weekend at a cabin or other destination, a service  such as tutoring or music lessons, etc. would be very helpful.

We also need volunteers to help serve dinner, tend bar and assist with the auction.

If you can help with auction items or serve that night please contact Canon Tennyson at nntennyson@gmail.com.
We will also have  table in the Great Hall on Sundays to sign up by the Floyd School bulletin board.

Tickets will be available soon: $30 per person or $50 for 2 people.

Please save the date.  It will be a great evening!

 

~~ Nancy Tennyson 

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