April 7, 2016

 

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"A Growing community making disciples who love and serve Christ and His world"
Brian Baker                                
 
This Sunday I will be beginning a six week study of the book The Soul of Money.  This book is also being studied Thursday night and by our Vestry. This week we will look at the first chapter. If you want to attend and don't have the book, please come anyway. This first week I will be introducing the book and will use excerpts.  You can begin reading after the class. 

Here is how the author, Lynn Twist introduces her book:

"This book is entitled The Soul of Money, but it is really about our own soul and how and why we often eclipse it, dismiss it, or compromise it in our relationship with money: the way we get money, use money, give money, and or sometimes just try to avoid thinking about money. This book is about finding a new freedom, truth, and joy in our relationship with money, this strange, troubled, and wonderful part of our lives. And it is about awakening and using the unexamined portal of our relationship with money to deliver a widespread transformation in all apsets of our life. Ultimately, this book is a pathway to personal and financial freedom."

I read the book last Fall and have been eager to discuss it with a group.  I hope you can join me. The class will be at 10:15 in the Assembly Area, upstairs above the church office.


On another note (bad pun intended) our new antiphonal organ is installed and will be played this Sunday. It is beautiful. I'm eager to hear it.

This is also a healing Sunday, so we will be having prayers for healing offered at all of our services.



Blessings,

Brian

The Very Rev. Dr. Brian Baker, Dean
Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento
In this edition....
Floyd School...
TREE Tip...
Attention SHARES cardholders...
Cathedral Bookshop...
Traveling Bible Study...
Lunch Bunch & Writing Group...
Centering Prayer...
TNAC on April 7...
Trinity Men's Breakfast...
This Sunday...
T-ACT and S-ACT Event...
Alex Gunn...
Harry Katzakian...
Antiphonal Organ...
Mama Dragon Story Project...
Dinner Church...
Women's Retreat...
EfM Sign-Ups and Send-Off...
Donation Opportunities...
e-News Submission Guildlines...
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Floyd School
Leataata Floyd Community Garden Day
Saturday, April 23rd.

On April 23rd, we are hosting a Leataata Floyd Community Garden Day from 8:30am-12:00pm. That day, we will care for the Leataata Floyd garden and the orchard. Please invite your friends, family members, and students to attend this fun event.

Interested in volunteering that day? Sign up today in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link to see our Sign-up on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/hxqZhV

2) Review the details of the event

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

TREE Tip... 

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by Ann Rothschild

April is Earth Day Month!  Celebrate with us!

TREE has an exciting line-up for our Earth Week festivities.

On Sunday, April 17th, TREE is delighted to host the Rev Will Scott, Program Director for California Interfaith Power and Light, who will preach at all three services.

The following Sunday, April 24th, TREE will hold its 10th Annual Earth Day Fair in the patio, from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm, and will offer free tomato plants to the congregation.

Gayann White is putting on a T'ai Chi demonstration at 10:30am also in the patio.

Among our participants will be representatives from Sierra Club, Solar Cookers International, Anderson Windows, and the Citizens' Climate Lobby.  Come for gardening advice from our own Thomas Bush and Eileen Harvey-Qualset.  Sample Peet's Coffee and Tea.

Please come and learn about the work people are doing to keep our planet healthy.

Invite your friends and family.

Sounds like fun!

Attention S.H.A.R.E.S. Cardholders

 

The SHARES card is being discontinued as of April 1, 2016.  BUT your grocery purchases can still benefit River City Food Bank if you visit the savemart.com/shares website to re-register through e-Scrip using your phone number and selecting River City Food Bank from the list of organizations.

Cathedral Bookshop 
 
Bookshop Hours: 
Tue, Wed, Thu:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm
  
Phone: 916-442-9194 

Ongoing... 

Traveling Bible Study and 
 Spirituality Group
Every Sunday at 5pm young adults gather at restaurants, coffee shops, and other fun locations around Sacramento for fellowship and conversation on the Bible and spirituality. If you would like to be added to the email list contact Rev. Megan at megan@trinitycathedral.org
Lunch Bunch
meets Thursdays at Noon
in the Conference Room
 
Lunch Bunch is focusing upon Abundant Living: A Book Study on The Soul of Money. We will look at this book and explore ways on how we can change our mindset from scarcity thinking to abundant thinking. Bring your lunch and bring a friend and we'll see you then!
 
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
 
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Contemplative Eucharist
at St. Paul's
1430 J Street
4:30 pm on Saturday,
February 20,
March 19,
April 16,
May 21,
June 18
Contact Sally Smith at sally0236@comcast.net for more information.
Thursday Night at the Cathedral
 on April 7

Compline - 6:00pm
Dinner - 6:15pm
 Classes - 7:00pm
Thursday Night at the Cathedral (TNAC)
Classes at 7:00pm

Dog Whistle Politics: As a congregation, we just finished a series of "Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice." This had a tremendous impact on our community. As a continuation of this conversation, Deacon Steve Skiffington and Deacon Tina Campbell will lead a book study on Ian Haney López' book entitled Dog Whistle Politics. Dog-whistle politics is political messaging employing coded language that appears to mean one thing to the general population but has a different meaning for a targeted subgroup. The analogy is to a dog whistle, whose high-frequency whistle is heard by dogs but inaudible to humans. This class will discuss racist policies in American through the lens of code words.
 
The Soul of Money The Soul of Money: Vaughn Wolff will lead this class. While we honor Lynn Twist's story by reading her book, The Soul of Money, the challenge is for each of us to affect our culture by making changes in our attitudes, beliefs, vocabulary and behavior. This can be less scary when we feel supported and then with each person discovering the Truth about our Source and our True Nature, the little changes we make become hallmarks, approved by no one else, but the Indwelling God. This will be an opportunity to dig deeper into our own beliefs and experiences, to break clouds of darkness of fear and lack, which ultimately mirrors how we act and react in our closest relationships. Come join Vaughn's class on Thursday nights at 7pm in the Cathedral Book Shop.
 
The Soul of Money: The Soul of Money is an enjoyable, inspiring book inviting us to live our lives with gratitude and a sense of sufficiency. We are constantly fed messages of scarcity and insufficiency. Lynn Twist uses moving stories from her life and her work to look at the power money has over our lives. While focusing on our relationship with money, this book is really inviting us to live all of our lives with more joy, gratitude and connection to one another. Pamela Anderson and team will be leading a book study on this in the Conference Room on Thursday evenings at 7pm.
 
Trinity Men's Breakfast
Saturday, April 9, in the Great Hall at 9:00am

All men of Trinity are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast and a short meeting.
This Sunday - April 10
30/40's and Beyond 
Meets in the Conference Room at 10:15am

We will be watching a DVD series for the Easter Season-the Discovery Series: A Christian Journey put on by the Episcopal church and offered through Forward Movement. It is a 4 DVD series on different aspects of the Episcopal Faith, Church, History and worship. 
 
ALL ages welcome! Contact: Amy Dierlam at dnarock@pacbell.net
Newcomers' Group
Meets inn Room C at 10:15am

The group will watch a video.
 
If you have questions about the Newcomers' Group contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com or 916-446-2513 or 916-203-7586
Book Study with Dean Baker 
Meets in the Assembly Area at 10:15am

The Soul of Money The Soul of Money is an enjoyable, inspiring book inviting us to live our lives with gratitude and a sense of sufficiency. We are constantly fed messages of scarcity and insufficiency. Lynn Twist uses moving stories from her life and her work to look at the power money has over our lives. I read this book last fall and was eager to share it with the congregation. While focusing on our relationship with money, this book is really inviting us to live all of our lives with more joy, gratitude and connection to one another. I will be leading a book study on Sunday mornings from April 10 to May 8.         - Dean 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
Instructed Eucharist
Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM in the Cathedral

Do you sometimes wonder why we do what we do on Sunday mornings?  For example, why do some people bow before they enter a pew or when the cross goes by?  Why do we kneel at certain times and stand or sit at other times?  What is going on in the "ebb and flow" of the Mass?  An "Instructed Eucharist" is one way of getting some answers to these and other questions about our Sunday worship.  An instructed Eucharist is an actual Mass with commentary.  The commentary explains why there is a procession; why there are 2 Lessons and the Gospel; what a "collect" is; and much more.  Rev Diana Turner will preside at this Eucharist and Jerry Paré will add the commentary.  Please join us on Sunday, April 10 at 3:00 PM in the Cathedral!  For more information, contact Jerry Paré (jpare@trinitycathedral.org; 916-930-8032)

Next Week and Beyond... 

T-ACT and Sacramento ACT Event

INFORMATIONAL FLYERS WILL BE IN THE CHURCH PROGRAM AT ALL SERVICES THIS SUNDAY

WHAT: You're invited to join the Rev. Dr. Pamela Anderson, Director of Adult Spiritual Formation, and the Rev. Steve Skiffington, Cathedral Deacon, for the ACT (Area Congregations Together) Delegates Assembly.

WHERE:This is Pentecost Fellowship Ministries,
6489 47th St., Sacramento

WHEN:Tuesday, April 12th at 7:00pm

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:
SACT Logo Sacramento ACT (Area Congregations Together) is a group of congregations which was formed to bring voices of faith to the public arena to address social issues of interest to the faith community.  The cathedral was a founding member. Twice a year ACT members come together to share information on the work each congregation is working on.  This is your chance to meet and hear from the wider faith community as they inform each other of the issues and the work each of them is doing.


 

Alex Gunn

 

Alex's memorial service will be held at Trinity Cathedral on 

Friday, April 15, at 7:00pm.


 

 

Harry Katzakian

 

Harry's memorial service will be held at Trinity Cathedral on Saturday, April 16, at 11:00am.

The Reverend Canon Dr Grant S Carey
antiphonal "processional" organ

After two years of planning, fund-raising, and work, the Cathedral Organ Restoration Project is now complete. The craftsmen at Schoenstein organ builders have completed the installation of the new antiphonal division, and it will be heard for the first time this Sunday!

Our deepest thanks to all who have supported this project with their checkbooks, time, and work. Trinity Cathedral's fine pipe organ has now regained a prominent place in the musical community in Sacramento! The organ will be officially re-dedicated by Bishop Beisner during his visitation in October, and their will also be a gala organ concert by virtuoso organist Bruce Neswick.

The completely restored Cathedral organ will be heard in all of it's glory, on Sunday, April 17th at 4:00 pm, at Canon David Link's annual Benefit organ concert for NorCal AIDS Cycle. The program will include Bach's (in)famous Toccata and Fugue in d minor, plus music by Josef Rheinberger, Samuel Wesley, C.S. Lang, Louis Vierne, and Alan Wilson. The suggested minimum donation is $10, but donations of any size , large or small will be gratefully accepted, and will make a bit impact in our community.

Please join us!
Mama Dragon Story Project
Mormon mothers who love their LGBT children
Monday, April 18th, 7-8:30pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
27th & Capitol

The Mama Dragons are a newly formed group of mothers of LGBT children who have come together to share their stories in the hope of making the world a safer place for their children.  The stories are told via large photo boards, each bearing a portrait of the mother and her story. Jana's story can be read by following this link. 70 Mama Dragons, covering six western states, have shared their stories since January 2015.


The event begins with a tour of the exhibit and ends with several Mama Dragons telling their story. This will be a deeply moving evening and is offered in the hope that their story will lead to greater love and acceptance of LGBT children everywhere, especially among worshiping communities.
Dinner Church Presents:
The Stations of Light
A service of artful reflection with dinner provided
 
Sunday April 24th at 4:30pm 
in the Assembly Area
Women's Retreat

The annual women's retreat will be held April 29-May 1, 2016 at Mercy Center Auburn.  This year's theme is "Finding Sanctuary:  Anytime, Any Place, Any Where."  We will look at ways that we can create mental headspace in the middle of chaos to create sanctuary so that we can reconnect with God and find deep peace.  The cost is $175.00. If you would like to come for the day on Saturday, the cost is $34.75 and that includes the lunch. If you need a scholarship, please speak with Pamela Anderson. There are only 25 slots and they are filling fast so be sure to sign up soon. For your convenience, you can register online through Eventbrite using this link. Or you can register with the front desk office volunteer Monday-Friday. If you write a check, please write "Women's Retreat" in the memo line.
 
Additionally, on select days, you can sign up on Sunday mornings in the Great Hall at the Women's Retreat table. If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Anderson at Pamela@trinitycathedral.org. Come join the fun!
EfM EfM Sign-Ups and Send-Off!  

All are invited to attend the diocesan Education for Ministry (EfM) graduation at Trinity, May 6 at 7 p.m., to give a cheerful send-off to this year's graduates (including four from Trinity) and learn more about the program.  And all are invited to support Trinity's EfM program by making a donation toward EfM scholarships (note "EfM Scholarship fund" on your check or contribution envelope).  

Anyone interested in participating in EfM in 2016-17 can find general info on the web, and contact any of the current mentors (Loren Weatherly, Carol Savoie, or Georgianna Pfost) on how to sign up. There will also be an informational meeting on Sunday, May 22 at 10:15 in the Assembly Area.

Donation Opportunities... 

DOK logo Daughters of the King (DOK)

The Trinity DOK chapter is in need of your scrap material.  We are doing a project to support people when they have an emotional need and need to be uplifted.  Soft material is the best.  Flannels, soft cottons, any material that would be soft against the skin.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.  Please take any material to the office and mark it for DOK.

~~ Submitted by Carolyn Conrad
Family Promise Family Promise...
...is Looking for an 8-12 Passenger Van
 
Due to necessary budget cuts, Family Promise of Sacramento was forced to retire the bus it had used for many years to transport its participating families from its center to the host churches. Since then the families have been forced to use their own transportation, which for some has been disastrous: during Trinity's last host week February 14-20, 2016, the car of one of the families was totaled in a freeway accident, leaving a single mom with an infant with no way to get to work, daycare, or the church. (She and baby were okay, by the way: shaken but not hurt.) Because of this Family Promise is now appealing to its member churches, asking if any of them or their members has a full-sized passenger van they can donate. The van has to be in working condition as Family Promise doesn't have the funds for major repairs or renovations. Appearance is not an issue, however! If you can help, please contact Marsha Spell at Family Promise Sacramento at 916-443-3107.
 
~~ Submitted by Eleanor Taniguchi
Kobe with the Sac State Hornets

Dear Friends,

I am writing to you today because I need your help. I have organized a campaign to raise awareness, spirits, and funds for a special cause. With your help I will reach my goal of raising 50 shirts for Support Kobe's Fight with Cancer.

Please give today by visiting my Booster page. Every donation, no matter the size, will help.

Whether you are able to give now or not, helping me spread the word about my cause would be greatly appreciated. Sending an email to your friends and family and posting the link to my Booster page 
(https://www.booster.com/support-kobes-fight-with-cancer) on sites like Facebook will grow my base of supporters and help me get to my goal.

Thanks,
Ranee LesCallett

~~ Submitted by Nancy Tennyson

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