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The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean
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September 12, 2019
"Choose life so that you and your descendants may live"
-- Deuteronomy 30:19
What a week! Last Sunday was a tremendous success, with new programs for children and youth, children's chapel, and the return of our beloved Cathedral Choir. On Wednesday, we had a wonderful turnout for our new mid-week Bible study and Discipleship class. Yes, we have begun the program year with so many wonderful things. Our programs continue this week and will continue to expand.
Today and tomorrow, the shift of the cathedral turns outward. There are countless ways to engage the community, and your dean and members of the cathedral will be participating in a number of public events.
This morning, I will be a panelist at the 3rd annual Bilingual Business Conference of Arizona, held at Phoenix College. At that event, over 500 people from the community will gather and discuss the importance of creating an environment in Phoenix where more and more people will be able to fully-engage and fully-incorporate into society. Such an occasion in-line with the social teaching of Christian churches, inviting the people of God to "create structures that enable participation in society and the Church," and is in-line with the core mission of Trinity Cathedral.
Tomorrow night, the people of Trinity and the Diocese of Arizona will gather at the Cathedral for our annual Episcopal Night at the Diamondbacks. Our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall, will be accompanying the entire cohort of Episcopalians to "Faith and Family Night" at Chase Field. If you have never been before, you will have a wonderful time! The people of the Episcopal Church in Arizona are a lively group, who travel from far and wide to be together on this night, for the sole purpose of fellowship and fun. It will be great!
Around the same time, your cathedral dean, along with several other members of Trinity will be gathering with other churches around the "Release the Fear" statue on the corner of Central and Roosevelt for the Ecumenical Vigil for Remembrance & Change, an event co-sponsored by Grace Lutheran, First Congregational UCC, St. Mary's Basilica, and Trinity. The event seeks to unite the people of Phoenix in prayer as we listen to passages of scripture, as we sing several hymns, and as we unite under the banner of Christ's love to invite God's healing upon our fractured and chaotic world. If you have not yet purchased baseball tickets, please join us at 7 p.m. at the "Release the Fear" statue.
Remember, we are reminded by Jesus that when two or three are gathered together in his name, he will be in the midst of them. It is precisely our hope and expectation, that in all the work of our ministry, in all our tasks and challenges, and in all our accomplishments in life, that the presence of Jesus accompanies us wherever we go. We are part of an active, vibrant, and living church, and our actions this week, and our actions every weekend, resoundingly affirm that we, indeed, choose life that we may live!
In Christ's peace and love,
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Save the Date! The Way of Love: The 50-day Bible Challenge
"The Way of Love: The 50 Day Bible Challenge"
Dates: Wednesdays, September 18, 25, and October 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2019
Wednesdays: Bring your lunch and join us at 12:45 p.m. in Atwood Hall, then Formation runs from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Atwood Hall
The Way of Love is the way of Jesus. With seven core spiritual practices, the Way of Love offers an intentional, Spirit-led path to following Jesus. And what better guidebook for the journey than the Bible?
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Trinity Cathedral invites you to the Hispanic Heritage Month Guest Preacher series at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesdays, September 18, September 25, October 2 and October 9, in the Cathedral.
Wednesday, September 18
The Rev. Susana Coronado (Celebrant) and The Rev. David U. Chavez (Preacher): celebrating Óscar Romero
Wednesday, September 25
The Rev. Canon Anita Braden (Celebrant) and The Rev. Gerardo Brambila (Preacher): celebrating Sor. Juana Ines de la Cruz
Wednesday, October 2
The Rev. Enrique Cadena (Celebrant) and The Rev. Rosa Brown (Preacher): celebrating Teresa of Ávila
Wednesday, October 9
The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall (Celebrant) and The Rev. Canon Carmen Guerrero (Preacher): celebrating Cesar Chavez
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September 24 Film and Discussion
"The American Experience: A class apart - A Mexican American Civil Rights Story" Tuesday, September 24th at 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we view the important PBS documentary on the rarely told story of how Peter Hernández's conviction for a crime he did commit allowed a San Antonio-based law firm to argue the landmark legal case, Hernandez v. Texas, all the way to the United States Supreme Court. This screening is being presented in conjunction with Trinity's observance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Admission is free. All are welcome!
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Garfield Reading Program
Still looking for volunteers to read with first graders at Garfield. Only one hour a week to change a child's life forever.
The more you read the more you will know.
The more you read the more places you will go.
Dr. Seuss
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Central Arizona AGO Kick-Off Event
The Central Arizona chapter of the American Guild of Organists is delighted to welcome our new chaplain for the 2019-2010 season: the Very Reverend Troy Mendez, Dean of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.
Troy will preside at the chapter's Opening Ceremony on September 22 at First United Methodist Church in Mesa, AZ.
The festivities will begin at 4:00 PM with a pre-ceremony recital by Karen Taylor, who was the Organ Scholar at Trinity Cathedral from 2016-2017. At 4:30 PM, the combined choirs of First United Methodist Church and Christ Church of the Ascension will sing for the opening ceremony, followed by dinner at 5:30 PM.
(Dinner reservations are $15 and requested in advance, by calling Julia Tucker at 334 703-3493.) Organists, clergy, friends, and colleagues are all invited to kick-off the new season together!
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Episcopal Night at Chase Field 2019
The AZ D-Backs invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona to enjoy a time of fellowship and cheer on the D-Backs as they host the Cincinnati Reds. Friday, September 13th starting at 6:40 p.m. You may park at Trinity Cathedral and take the Light Rail to Chase Field. Those parking at Trinity will gather starting at 5:00 p.m. in the Olney Room art gallery. Tickets are $25 each and located in the lower level bleachers, Section 140.
Purchase your tickets by going to azdiocese.org/baseball.html or by calling (602) 462-4133. For more info, please contact Johanna Imperial, D-Back Sales at jimperial@dbacks.com
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Sign Up to Receive Cathedral Text Messages
Trinity will begin using text messaging to connect with our congregation and community. Our SMS (short messaging service) service allows Cathedral Clergy and Staff to deliver important messages or alerts via our easy-to-use text messaging platform.
Here are just a few examples of what our text messaging will be used for:
- Register as a Visitor or Newcomer
- Receive notification of schedule changes/special events
- Receive important prayer requests / Send prayer requests to Clergy
- Register for Cathedral events
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September 15 Launch
Please join the Music Guild in the Olney Gallery after the 10:00 a.m. service on Sunday, September 15 to celebrate the launch of the 2019-20 Music at Trinity concert series. Season brochures and membership information will be available.
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Helios in Concert
Music at Trinity's new Early Music ensemble-in-residence, Helios, performs works by Cipriano de Rore, Thomas Tallis and Mateo Flecha Saturday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral.
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Children, Youth, Family Ministries schedule starting Sunday, September 8
8:45am-12:45pm:
WONDER: The Nursery at Trinity Cathedral
(birth to the 4th birthday)
8:55am: Drop off for Godly Play (GP) in the GP Classroom
(3 years of age through 6th grade)
9-9:45am:
GODLY PLAY in the GP Classroom
(3 years of age through 6th grade)
9-9:45am:
TRINITAS
(Youth at Trinity) in the Youth Room
(grades 6-12)
9:45am: Pick up for Godly Play
(Trinitas released to join families to prepare for worship)
9:50am: Gathering for Children's Chapel in
the Olney Gallery
- birth through age 3- with adult accompaniment
- 4 years of age through 6th grade- with our without adult accompaniment
10am to "The Peace":
CHILDREN'S CHAPEL in the GP Classroom
- Children's Chapel is an OPTIONAL offering of worship formation for children
9-9:45am First Sunday of the Month
- Parent and Adult Caregiver Formation (Auditorium)
11am-12pm Fourth Sunday of the Month
- Children, Youth, and Family Ministries Brown Bag Lunch (Atwood Hall)
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Splish! Splash! Pool Party Potluck
Save the Date for a Pool Party Potluck, which will be held on Sunday, September 29 from 3-6pm. Children, Youth, and Families Fellowship Gathering. Our Hosts are The Moore Family at 1561 W. Lawrence Lane, Phoenix 85021
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September Art Show
Faces of the World: Art by Deborah Hodder, Bob Martin, and Gina Santi
Deborah Hodder, Bob Martin, and Gina Santi, three mediums, ceramics, painting, and photography, all with the unifying subject matter of the faces of the world.
Deborah Hodder
with clay shows the interdependence of people. Hodder explains that the theme of this work is unity. Deborah Hodder received her Master's Degree in Fine Arts at Arizona State University.
Bob Martin
believes an artist has to communicate their own understanding of the world. Martin studied at the School of Visual Arts and The Art Students League of New York.
Gina Santi's
, work is a byproduct of her time in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. Santi studied photography at the Universidad Santa María, Caracas and at the Washington, D.C. School of Photography. She earned her M.A. in Cultural Anthropology from Northern Arizona University.
On exhibit through September 25th, 2019
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Are you up early on Sunday mornings?
Thank you to the Trinity volunteers who helped serve breakfast at Grace Lutheran to the downtown homeless community earlier this month. Trinity will be serving several more Sunday mornings this fall at Grace plus here at Trinity on Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. There is always room for more volunteers. If you're interested, please reach out to Dave Howell at
dave.a.howell@wellsfargo.com
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ICM is always in need of volunteers Monday - Saturday
ICM serves 150-200 people per day with basic human needs and utilize volunteers to distribute food, clothing and basic necessities. If you would like to become a volunteer or coordinate a drive, please contact Pia Brown at 602-775-5742 at
pia@icmaz.org. Thank you for helping others!
ICM is always in need of the following donated items:
Baby clothing, baby wipes, infant formula, baby food, men's/children's clothing, shoes, empty prescription/vitamin bottles w/ screw-on lids, plastic or paper grocery bags, 13-gallon drawstring garbage bags, Ziploc bags, shampoo, conditioner, soap, liquid body wash,
feminine
products, laundry detergent, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, and non-perishable protein-rich foods.
You may drop off your donations in the collections bins behind the interior staircase in the Olney Room at Trinity. Or, stop by ICM at 501 S 9th Ave, Phoenix.
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Hospitality Ministry at Trinity
If you love connecting with fellow Trinity Members, welcoming our guests, and having great snacks for coffee hour - WE NEED YOU!
Join Trinity's TEAM HOSPITALITY! Ready to jump on board? Questions? Contact Laura Bardaweel at hospitality@trinitycathedral.com
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This Week at Trinity
Friday, September 13
Episcopal Night at Chase Field
Saturday, September 14
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
Sunday, September 15
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
8:45am - 12:45pm - Nursery available
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - Godly Play - Godly Play classroom
9:00am - Trinitas - Youth Room
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
Wednesday, September 18
12:10pm - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
12:45pm - Book Study - Atwood Hall
6:00pm - St. Nicholas Choir rehearsal
6:30pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal
8:00pm - N.A. Meeting - Atwood Hall
Saturday, September 21
7:30pm - Music at Trinity: HELIOS - Cathedral
Sunday, September 22
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
8:45am - 12:45pm - Nursery available
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - Godly Play - Godly Play classroom
9:00am - Trinitas - Youth Room
10:00am - Children's Chapel - Godly Play classroom
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:15am - Brown Bag Lunch for Children, Youth, & Families Ministries - Atwood Hall
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers:
Noah & family, Bill, Sean, Mary-Audrey, MaryCay, Ellyn & family, Paula, Pat, Tim, Marty, and Jaclyn.
Birthdays:
Janet Saucier, Jill Detter, Kenneth Zwier (9/15), Larry Hammond, James Shumaker (9/17), Jacob Mayhew (9/18), Doug Conder, Kathy Upchurch (9/19), and Shawn Garcia-Strauss, Laura Bardaweel (9/20).
Anniversaries:
Marina McIsaac & Bill Leek (9/17).
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Tanzania.
Community Prayers:
All who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. For refugees and all those affected by warfare, natural disasters and civil unrest.
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