The Stewardship Committee is working to develop and produce a video on Trinity's ministries, programs and services. We are seeking talented individuals who are willing to donate their talent and time to assist us on this project. The work will primarily be meeting periodically to develop messaging and review pictures/videos for production. If interested or if you have any questions, please contact Rod Thomas at 502-558-2497 or email him at rthomas0604@gmail.com .

The Reading Corner...

There's always something new in our library, which you can check out on the SECOND Sunday of the month. ~~Phyllis Ehlert

Isn't it the musical "Caberet" that has the line, "Money, money, money"? The library has the book used in our Thursday night class, The Soul of Money, which the Dean read a year ago and wanted to share. Money was a big item with Jesus. Supposedly He talked about it sixty-eight times, more than any other topic. Yet another book we have that addresses

money is People over Profit. Dale Partridge says that there is a new kind of innovative entrepreneur with a business model that puts the soul back in business through an accountable, compassionate economy.

Cathedral Bookshop

Bookshop Hours:

Tue, Wed, Thu:

11:00am - 5:00pm

Sun: 8:30am - 1:00pm

Phone: 916-442-9194

E-mail: bookshop3@gmail.com

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 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

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

anneslakey@gmail.com

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:

Nancy Earl: nancy.c.earl@gmail.com

Shelley Mydans: smydans@gmail.com

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Contemplative Eucharist

at St. Paul's

1430 J Street

4:30 pm on the Third Saturday of the Month

Contact Sally Smith at sally0236@comcast.net for more information.


A 2016 "Growing in Faith" meeting.

Affirming Our Vocation

By Jerry Par�; Catechumenate Director

This Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Many call it the "Birthday of the Church." The reason for this is narrated in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. This is the reading during which some members of Trinity proclaim part of this passage in different languages.

The reading tells what is possible when we are inspired by the Holy Spirit. We build up the Body of Christ by witnessing to Jesus. As St. Paul reminds us, each of us has been gifted, through the same Holy Spirit, with talents and skills to proclaim God's love (I Corinthians 12: 4-27). Our continuing task is to discern our gifts and how the Lord is calling each of us to use them now and in our current circumstances. "Here I am, Lord. Show me what you would have me do."

Jessie Orgambide and Mathieu Gallagher were baptized at the Easter Vigil. They have been praying for God's guidance. Bill Shane, and Jan Murray were confirmed. They have been praying for God's guidance. Shari Dearing was received into the Episcopal Church. She has been praying for God's guidance. Ann Arneil, Laurie Moulton and Ben Larkey reaffirmed their faith. They also have been praying for God's guidance.

These are members of this year's Growing in Faith, the process for preparation for baptism, confirmation, reception and reaffirmation. We are at the end of this very intentional journey. We have asked questions from the first day to now: Who is God for me? Who is Jesus for me? What are my beliefs? So what? And most recently, "Where would you have me go from here, O Lord?" We will celebrate the end of this journey Sunday at the 11:15 service with the "Affirmation of Vocation." The Affirmation of Vocation takes place at the end of the Mass. It is a celebration of God's response to the question "What do you want me to do now?" It is also the celebration, not only to the end of the intentional journey that is Growing in Faith, but also to the continuing journey of being Christ's Body, the Church.

We will all reaffirm our vocations this Sunday. That is a part of the Pentecost celebration. Please pray with our Growing in Faith members as they publicly affirm theirs.

Thursday Night at the Cathedral

on May 12

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 L�pez' 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 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, Vaughn Wolff and Bruce Roy will be leading a book study on this in the Conference Room.

This Sunday - May 15

The Feast of Pentecost

Sunday, May 15

We celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of God's church on the feast of Pentecost.

Wear RED!

Discovery DVD Series:

Your Spiritual Journey

Meets at 10:15am in the Conference Room

Join us to watch this DVD on your spiritual journey. We will watch and share afterward. The Conference Room is upstairs at the top of the steps.

Questions? Amy Dierlam at dnarock@pacbell.net

Newcomers' Group

Meets in the Cathedral at the Altar Rail

after the 9am service.

The group will Tour the Cathedral. ALL are welcome!

If you have questions about the Newcomers' Group contact Randie Strike at email randie.trinity@gmail.com

Book Study with Dean Baker

Meets in the Assembly Area at 10:15am

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. - Dean Baker

Next Week and Beyond...

Camp Galilee

Please join us as we welcome Stuart Campbell, executive director of Camp Galilee, to Trinity Cathedral on Sunday, May 22nd at the 9:00 service and coffee hour. As Camp Noel Porter was not able to open this year, the Dioceses of Northern California and Nevada have established a partnership to provide a great summer camp experience for our children and youth this year. Camp Galilee is located on Lake Tahoe at Glenbrook, a short drive past Stateline. Stuart will be available to meet families, share some information about camp, and answer any questions.

Art Walk and Brunch

Sunday, May 22,

10:30am-1:30pm

Click here to find an invitation to a free art walk and brunch next Sunday the 22nd from 10:30-1:30pm. I hope you will come out and enjoy this event with family and friends.

In order to make this a community gathering full of beautiful art, I need your help. If you paint, take photos, write poetry, make clothes, sculpt etc... please consider displaying your art. Whether you are a preschooler or professional artist, your contribution will enrich our display. Please submit your art to me by Wednesday May 18th. Send questions to megan@trinitycathedral.org

Looking forward to next Sunday!

Rev. Megan

EfM Informational Meeting

Sunday, May 22 at 10:15am in the Assembly Area

Anyone interested in participating in Education for Ministry (EfM) in 2016-17 may contact any of the current mentors (Loren Weatherly, Carol Savoie, or Georgianna Pfost) on how to sign up or come to an informational meeting on Sunday, May 22 at 10:15am.

Donation and Volunteer Opportunities...

NorCal AIDS Cycle on the road!

By the time you read this, NCAC 2016 will be underway! On Thursday we will be riding from Raley Field through Davis, Winters, Woodland, and then east up to Auburn. On Sunday afternoon we will head down the hill for our closing ceremony at the State Capitol at 11 am.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. If you have not gotten around to it, you can still make a contribution by clicking this link

I will be posting updates on Facebook throughout the ride, and you'll hear all about it after we return. Again, thank you everyone, for your support!

PilgrimageSAC

(formerly known as Safe Ground)

Did you know that Trinity hosts a weekly dinner for our homeless friends and neighbors each Wednesday at 6:00? In addition to the Community Dinners on the first three Wednesdays, we are privileged to be part of a multi-congregation network of churches that make up PilgrimageSAC.

On the fourth Wednesday of every

month, in the Great Hall, we prepare and serve a hearty and nutritious hot meal complete with local produce and delicious desserts, as well as provide a safe and comfortable place to sleep for the night. Over the course of just one year, Trinity Cathedral is a welcoming resting place for over 1000 guests.

This particular ministry opportunity is at once; inspiring, fulfilling and always fun. Our volunteers are an eclectic mix of Trinity


	Harry K., a long time Wednesday night volunteer, keeping an eye on John Kraynak

members and folks from our surrounding community who all share the same spirit of hospitality and the willingness to give their time. Please consider joining us in the future. You can contact jessie@trinitycathedral.org to sign up for a shift or to ask any questions you may have. Otherwise, feel free to stop by the Great Hall any Wednesday after 5:00. You'll be glad you did.

John Kraynak, Jessie Orgambide, Bill Shane and Donna Howard

PilgrimageSAC Co-Coordinators

aughters of the King Ministry

Needed items for Women's Empowerment graduates setting up households:

4 twin bed frames,
2 full bed frames,
1 queen bed frame,
5 dressers,
curtains and curtain rods.

Please contact Carolyn Conrad at 916-359-3016.

DOK is also 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.


Annie, Kobe and Chad Barajas

Kobe Barajas and His Family

Need Your Help

Kobe Barajas has a terminal brain tumor. He is 13 years old and has been dealing with brain cancer since he was 9. He is not expected to live more than 6 more months. His mother is Annie Barajas who attended Trinity with her parents Rane'e and John Les Callett in the 1990s. Annie has had to quit work to take care of Kobe and his twin brother Chad. The family has less income than the rent right now.

They are getting help from the River City Food Bank for food for the family. You can send cash donations to Steve Skiffington's discretionary account or put them in the offering plate on Sunday marked "For Kobe". You can also help by donating gas cards or grocery gift cards for Safeway or Save Mart. They can be placed in the Floyd School box and I will pick them up and give them to the family. Please put gift cards in an envelope and write Barajas Family on the envelope.

Thank you so much for helping this family.

Blessings,
Canon Nancy Tennyson

In the Community...

Alert from your deacon:

We need 'people on the line'

By The Rev. Steve Skiffngton, Cathedral Deacon

After participating on Trinity Wall Street's seminar, Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice, many of you expressed

that you wanted to support the work of Sacramento ACT. This is an opportunity to do that. Below is their notice of an upcoming meeting at which we need 'people on the line'. We are simply asking for your attendance to show support. T-ACT (Trinity Area Congregations Together) would like to see fifty members of the cathedral in attendance. If you plan to attend, please rsvp to Shireen Miles at shireenmiles@comcast.net

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Support Our Children!

Please turn out to show your support for Sacramento City children at the Sacramento City Unified School District Board Meeting held on:

Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 pm

Serna Center, 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento

To support ACT's School Climate Local Organizing Committee (LOC), which is advocating for:

+ More student supports for our children
o Social workers
o Increased student support centers
+ Professional development for education staff in SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) and Restorative Justice
+ The enactment of administrative regulations for Restorative Justice
+ More Bilingual staff
+ Support for a parcel tax to provide reliable and ongoing funding for student supports

Follow this link to view

Sacramento ACT Education Platform.

The School Climate LOC is a partnership consisting of members of:

Congregation B'nai Israel,

Parkside Community Church,

St Anthony's Catholic Church and

English Language Learner parents.

Francis House Fundraiser

Wednesday, May 25, 5:30pm-8:30pm

at The Merchant, 1425 C Street

This year is the 25th Annual Feast in the Streets!! This "street" party will be held across from Francis House Center at The Merchant and will feature delicious food, drinks, entertainment and a live auction. If you've attended Feast before, then you know how much fun it is and if you haven't joined the party yet...now is the time!!

Go to the Feast in the Streets website for more information and get your tickets today!!

~~ Submitted by Shireen Miles

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