October 22, 2015

 

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL 

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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
                              
  
The Rev. Canon Dr. Winifred "Winnie" Gaines

Things I learned from Winnie...
  
#1  If you are going to make a mistake, err on the side of the generosity of God...
  
I came to Trinity as the seminarian at the beginning of my second year.  Learning the rubrics of life as an Episcopalian was valued to be an important task.  How to worship, what colors, which days, Year A, B or C (divide the year in which Advent begins by 3 and check the remainder) was quite the task for this former Methodist.  All the while, I began to notice something different about Winnie.  It seemed she took the "rules" and divided them by compassion to get her answer.  I remember a story in particular, too long to retell here, where she baptized a parishioner who struggled to ascent to the demands of the Prayer Book, but rather recognized the leaning of his heart as being enough for God.  He was claimed as Christ's own that day in the face of doubts that were yet to find resolve.
  
#2  Pray for those you don't like...
  
My office and Winnie's were both on the second floor.  Her door was usually open and it was often convenient to pop in and seek advice.  On occasion, I would seek her council as to how to live with someone I found difficult to abide.  She would listen carefully then tell me to pray for them.  Argh!  I soon learned that not only would her answer not change, but she was right.  Sometimes the best I could do was to light a candle in the East Transept hoping God would change the relationship for the good.  Other times I would incorporate the concern in the confessional part of the liturgy.  Yet others times I would insert our story silently in the Prayers of the People.  None of that would have occurred to me had she not modeled a different imagination for being in the world.
  
#3  Prayer changes things...it really does.
  
Winnie and Grant have been great stewards of keeping prayer a continual act here at Trinity Cathedral.  One could argue that occupying staff time to do a midweek service where perhaps only one showed up was a misuse of resources.  They have both inspired us to keep the daily services going whether one, none, or ten show up.  Why?  Because prayer changes things.  Winnie seriously believed that prayer was how God was active in particular ways.  When Winnie came to visit people in need you could just see their shoulders drop because something much bigger than Winnie was at work.  Something ancient.  Something deeply rooted in Jesus.  She was willing to be that conduit of love actualized when someone sick or in grief needed to experience it most.  I am a big advocate of our daily services and of the ongoing healing ministry of the church.  I came to learn from Winnie that prayer is more than positive thinking; it does indeed change things.  (As I write this article I overhear someone calling the front desk to get the times of our weekday services.  Her ministry lives on...)
  
#4  Take the elevator...
  
(I'm still working on this one, though I now park on the 7th floor of the parking garage and walk to the office.  It's three-fourths of a mile!)  I used to "shadow" Winnie when I first arrived, hoping to learn how to pray with people whose needs were so great.  We would walk over to Sutter General and then while I took the elevator, she religiously took the stairs!  I never had to wait for her while exiting at the 4th floor.  She lived a healthful life, managing her fat intake to minimize any strain on her body.  She wanted to be doing this work to which she had so wondrously been called long past one's normal retirement. 
  
I could go on but will simply end with gratitude that our lives crossed and for the many gifts she has left our Cathedral.

Blessings,
Lynell +
The Rev. Canon Lynell Walker
Canon Pastor, Trinity Cathedral

PS:  The Rev. Canon Winnie Gaines was a long time member and Priest at Trinity Cathedral.  She passed away on September 30, 2015.
In this edition....
Room Wanted...
Needs forever home....
Front Desk Volunteer...
The Reading Corner...
Cathedral Bookshop...
In the Bookshop...
Sacramento Choral Society...
Capella Antiqua ...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
October 15 TNAC...
This Sunday...
Spooktacular Breakfast....
Pumpkin Night...
Pet Service of Remembrance...
All Saints Day...
Growing in Faith...
Day of the Dead...
All Soul's Service...
Canon Carey's Birthday...
Camp Noel Porter...
Veterans Day Display...
Veterans Day Celebration...
Cathedral Choristers...
Trips for Kids...
e-News Submission Guildlines...
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Trinity parishioner is looking to Rent a Room in a home.  Please contact Nancy Stoltz at 916-420-8476. 
got mice? 
We've been fostering a very friendly and mellow stray gray cat while a facial wound heals, and he'd love to soon find a "forever home" where he can continue to happily play and purr and mouse.  Vet said he's young, neutered, already chipped [prior owner hasn't claimed], and aside from the scratched cheek appeared in very good health.  If you or someone you know might be interested in adopting this lovely cat, please contact Georgianna at dugongs@sbcglobal.net or (916) 266-1802.  Thanks!

Volunteer & Donation

Opportunities... 

Front Desk
Volunteer Needed
 
As of November 20 there is a vacancy on Friday mornings on the Office Front Desk.
 
Training will be required and can be scheduled for Wednesday mornings.
 
Contact Randie Strike at the church office - 916-446-2513

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
Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths, is a query into the life of a man claimed as an ancestor by
the three monotheistic religions. Author of several books, Bruce Feiler writes in hope of better understanding among neighbors.
Cathedral Bookshop 
 
Bookshop Hours: 
Tue, Wed, Thu:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  
Phone: 916-442-9194 
In the Bookshop
"Our Garden" by parishioner Andy Domek, is a children's picture book about the joy of a father and child as they create and tend a vegetable garden together. Readers experience the entire arc of a summer gardening season, where stinky shoes keep raccoons away, scarecrows don't scare crows, and purple tomatoes taste candy sweet. Time spent in "Our Garden" is filled with laughter, home grown food, and a family's love.

If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a child or family gardener AND help the Trinity garden raise a few bucks, then join Trinity member and local children's author Andy Domek for a book signing of his new children's picture book "Our Garden" on November 1, 10:30-11:15 at the Trinity Cathedral Bookshop. Andy will be donating $2 of every copy sold at the book signing to the Trinity Cathedral garden. Hope to see you there!

Also, here is a Sacbee article if you'd like more information about the book.

In the Community... 

The Music Society at
Cathedral Square
presents
Capella Antiqua Baroque Orchestra
and Choir
A Celebration of the Baroque
Arias and Overtures
Saturday, October 24, 2015, 8:00 pm
Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament
1017 11th Street
Sacramento, California
Adult $15
Student $10
For more information:

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
 

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

 on October 22

 

Compline - 6:00pm

Dinner - 6:30pm

 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.
 
Mental Health from a Spiritual Perspective
We will look at the "root of bitterness"; and where it finds its way into the good soil and how this gets nourished. Not stopping there, how we (the community) must learn how to help "tend the garden" so that our own voice can grow stronger than the "voice of despair". We will refer to various texts and experiences. Tracing effect backward to primary cause, will help turn our mind to Good away from Evil when we realize we have the power to take charge of circumstance. This will be follow up discussion from the Mental Health 101 class and is facilitated by Vaughn Wolff.
 
Decorative Paper Cutting
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 traditional folk craft practiced around the world. In this 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 Olmstead, class facilitator, at misty.pumpkin4522@gmail.com.
This Sunday - October 25

The scheduled preacher at the

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

the Rev. Megan Anderson.

 

There will be Healing at all services.

SPOOKTACULAR Breakfast
October 25 during coffee hour after 9am service
 
Featuring pumpkin pancakes, scrambled brains (eggs really), fingers (okay, it's sausage) and other ghostly treats. $5 per person and $12 a family.
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 Resources for Next Steps.

 

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.

2011 Pumpkin Night Pumpkin Night
Sunday, October 25 at 4:30pm
 
Come and join us as we celebrate Halloween with pumpkin carving and a wonderful dinner! We'll have pumpkins available; you're also welcome to bring your own, too, and we have lots of carving tools. Cost is $5.00 per person or $12.00 per family. We'll eat, and carve, and end with a short blessing as we light the pumpkins in church! 

Next Week and Beyond... 

Remembering Our Beloved Pets
Tuesday, October 27 at 6:00pm in the Cathedral
 
There will be a Liturgy of Rememberance to give thanks for the life of our beloved pets who have passed away.  It is a wonderful way to give thanks for their generous lives and for the lessons we learned while in our care.  Feel free to bring pictures, ashes, or other mementoes.
  Canon Walker+
Gabriel Fauré
"Requiem" by Gabriel Fauré sung on All Saints Day

Please join the Cathedral Choir on Sunday, November 1 at the 11:15 AM Eucharist as we sing the "Requiem" Mass by Gabriel Fauré. Fauré (1845 - 1924) was one of the foremost French musicians of his generation. A highly gifted organist, pianist, and composer, he later became Director of the Paris Conservatory, influencing many musicians of the next generation including Maurice Ravel. He was for many years the organist of the church of Le Madeleine in Paris, in succession to his teacher Camille Saint-Saens.
 
His Requiem was composed in 1888 "for the pure pleasure of it." In it he avoids the foreboding mood of many Requiem settings of the time, for a more gentle melodic style. It certainly remains his most beautiful and enduring work. We will be using a special chamber orchestration of the work utilizing organ, harp, violin, and cello accompaniment.
GROWING in FAITH BEGINS NOVEMBER 1
 
"Growing in Faith gives you tools for life." "The prayer times was inspirational and a great way to be exposed to different types of prayer!" "The small groups really helped bring the Scriptures alive for me." "Declaring my faith in front of the congregation was scary but strengthening at the same time."
 
These are just a few of the remarks of participants in last year's "Growing in Faith." Growing in Faith is a program through which adults prepare for baptism, confirmation, reception into the Episcopal Church, or reaffirmation of faith. It is a wonderful opportunity to dig deep within yourself, wrestle with faith issues and seek to understand your religious beliefs more deeply. Participants include those preparing for one of the Church "goals" mentioned above as well as sponsors, a leadership team, prayer leaders and clergy. We meet on Sunday afternoons from 3 - 5 PM from November through May 19. "At first the time commitment seemed long. At the end, I realized the journey was only a beginning," commented one participant.
 
Why get baptized? Adult baptism is your opportunity to formally become part of the Body of Christ.
 
Why get confirmed? Many of us were baptized as children. Confirmation is our chance to formally "take ownership" of our baptism.
 
What about "being received into the Episcopal Church"? If you were baptized in another denomination, this is an opportunity to formally declare yourself an Episcopalian.
 
And what is the "reaffirmation of faith"? Many people feel a need to formally reaffirm their Christian faith commitment at specific times in their lives. These may include returning to church or responding to a personal crisis or taking the opportunity to reflect on what being a Christian is all about for you at this time.
 
What is this "formally" bit? Growing in Faith is more than weekly meetings. It includes a retreat to really examine the Apostles Creed (part of our declaration when we baptize). It includes rites during Sunday services to express our commitment to the process. It includes meeting with and celebrating with Bishop Beisner at the Easter Vigil.
 
Join us on Sunday November 1 at 3:00 in the Assembly Area to find out more! If you like, come for the introduction and stay for the potluck to follow.
 
Growing in Faith is a special journey. If you are asked to join and walk the path, say "yes." If you aren't asked but want to walk with us, contact Jerry Paré (jpare@trinitycathedral.org; 916-930-8032) to sign up or....come and check it out on Sunday November 1...see YOU at 3 PM!
Day of the Dead
Potluck Dinner Church
Sunday, November 1 at 5:00pm
in the Cathedral
 
 
Food and fellowship will be shared during this
Day of the Dead themed dinner church service.
All are welcome, but not required,
to bring a dish to share
and photos of lost loved ones to fill the
Day of the Dead altar. 
All Soul's Service
Remembering the Faithful Departed
  
On Monday, November 2nd at 5:45pm,  there will be a service remembering All Faithful Departed.  It is a service when we remember those "whose lives have changed, but not ended."  There is a book in the Narthex for you to clearly print the names of those who have died that you would like remembered at this service.  I invite you to join us for this special service of remembrance.                         Canon Walker+
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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.

Camp Noel Porter

Bishop Beisner Has Designated

November 8 as

Camp Noel Porter Sunday!


We will have a special presentation in the Cathedral on  November 8 at 10:15 to share a video  and hear of our own Trinity Cathedral campers and staff who enjoyed Summer Camp this year.

Camp Noel Porter has served as the Camp and Retreat Center for the Episcopal diocese of Northern California since 1953, located a mile out of Tahoe City next to Lake Tahoe. Over the years many have passed through the camp and have been refreshed, renewed and inspired both spiritually and physically.

Those of you with children who have attended Summer camp at Noel Porter, or those who have attended the camp and retreat center yourselves, know what a beautiful and nurturing place it can be.


Camp Noel Porter is facing a significant revenue short-fall. After numerous years of  dwindling income from all sources,
the board of directors has discerned a clear need to restructure with an eye towards sustaining the future of church camp in this diocese.


This is not a process that can or should be done hurriedly or in panic. Therefore, at the request of the bishop, we are coming to you to ask for financial breathing room we need to discern a new way forward.

We are inviting you to participate in this offering. Please prayerfully consider what you can do to help and come listen to our youth who have experienced the beauty of Camp Noel Porter.

Envelopes will be provided for your donations or you can write checks to Camp Noel Porter and put them in the offering plate.  They will be sent to the camp.

On behalf of Camp Noel Porter,


Canon Nancy Tennyson
Camp Noel Porter Board Member 

Calling all veterans and

families of veterans

 

Bring your uniforms and military memorabilia

Candace Miller

to church on Sunday, November 8th. We will have a Veteran's Day Display in the Great Hall like last year. Bring your items to the Great Hall before the 0900 service so all Trinity parishioners can view our military service history.

 

Candace Miller

candaceCMiller@comcast.net

Veterans Day Celebration
Sunday, November 8, 1:00-3:30pm
 
 
Opening ceremonies:
Flag line, Patriot Guard Riders, California Capitol Region
Color Guard, Sacramento Valley Veterans

Guest speaker:
Chaplain (Captain) Andrea Baker
US Army Reserve

BBQ and social time with Andrea and Zac, her service dog.
Cathedral Choristers to Jazz it up!

Please join us at the 9:00 am Sunday Eucharist on November 15th, as the Cathedral Choristers jazz things up, with Duke Ellington's sacred masterpiece "Come Sunday." 2015 is the fiftieth anniversary of Ellington's Sacred Concert held during the dedication of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. The choristers will be joined by a small jazz combo, so plan to be here!
Floyd School - Trips for Kids

A Benefit Dinner and Auction will be held at
Trinity Cathedral on Friday, November 20 at 6:30 pm

This Sunday we will have tickets on sale in the Great Hall for the dinner and auction benefit for field trips for the students at Floyd School.  The cost is $30 per person and $50 for two. We are still looking for actionable items,
including gift certificates, services, art work, food baskets and any other  creative items. You can take items for the auction to  the church office and designate them for Nancy Tennyson.

 Thank you.
~~ Nancy Tennyson 

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