This Week @ Trinity                                                        October 25 2018
Sunday, October 28, The Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost 

Services: 8:00 a.m.   Early Eucharist
    9:00 a.m.   Mostly Jazz Mass
    11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist

The Rev. Sarah Shofstall will preach at all services. Jennifer Cochran and
The Gateway Band will play at the 9 a.m. Mostly Jazz Mass. Music will include the African American spirituals, "There Is a Balm in Gilead" and "Fix Me, Jesus." During the 11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist, the Trinity Choir will sing "Christ Has No Body" by our own Todd Wilson.

Chapel Chat  - during the 9 a.m. service
All children PreK - Grade 4 are invited to meet Children, Youth and Family Minister Kate McFadden in the Chapel for a children's gospel activity during the readings and sermon reflection.

Bible Study: Community Gospel Reflections  - 10:10 a.m. 
This class is the first of a multi-session study reflecting on how the gospel lesson of the day can enrich our lives. Janet Lechleitner will lead the discussion. All are welcome to join in. Visit the Community Gospel Reflections information table in the Promenade to learn more.

Forum: Being Sanctuary - 10:10 a.m.
The Rev. Lisa O'Rear, Rector of St. Andrew Episcopal Church in Mentor, will share her congregation's experience of hosting a refugee family and  becoming a Sanctuary Church.

Becoming Beloved Community Brown Bag Lunch - 12:30 p.m.
Trinity's Becoming Beloved Community Group invites all to a brown bag lunch on Sunday, October 28 following the 11:15 a.m. service. The group will discuss the prevalence of voter suppression and how it perpetuates white supremacy, particularly in light of the upcoming 2018 midterm elections. 

Bring your own lunch or purchase one at Subway or Café Ah-Roma. (If you purchase your lunch, we suggest that you order it prior to the 11:15 service to pick up after church.) Contact Debbie Likins-Fowler for information at 

Get Out the Vote Table
To help get out the vote for the November 6 General Election, Cleveland Votes, a non-partisan nonprofit organization, will have a table in the Promenade after the 8 a.m. service and during the 10 a.m. education hour. Stop by to sign up for a reminder to vote from Cleveland Votes.  

Shambhala Meditation Center Tour Sign-Up Table
Trinity's Cathedral Life Committee will have a registration table in the Promenade on Sunday for the November 4 Shambhala Meditation Center Tour. Stop by to sign up. (See Tour Cleveland Shambhala below for details)



This Sunday is Commitment Sunday for our "Answering God's Call" stewardship 2019 campaign. You will be invited to bring your completed pledge form (or a provided pledge acknowledgment card if you have already pledged) to the altar so it can be blessed. Afterward, please join your Trinity kindred for a "Thank You!" reception in recognition that Gifts Multiply!

Marie Kittredge, 2019 Stewardship Campaign Chair, will give a Ministry Moment about how stewardship is so much more than just a financial pledge. We are called upon to share all our God-given gifts of "time, talent and treasure." You can access the previous three  Ministry Moments by Bill Fuller ("Many Cups of Water"), Janet Lechleitner ("Trinity Is My Second Family"), and Miriam Torres-Souffront  ("Lost, Found and Restored").
 
If you haven't done so already, please join your Trinity kindred by making your pledge for 2019. You can make your 2019 pledge online. You can download a pledge form to fill out and send it in. Pledge packets are also available from the Hospitality Desk, Ginger Bitikofer or Holly Tomasch at 216-774-0408 or  htomasch@trinitycleveland.org



May We Take Your Photo? Need a Name Tag?

Members, if you haven't already submitted your photo for the congregational directory, send it to Ginger Bitikofer at gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org
Alternatively, you can have her take your photo on a Sunday morning.  If you need a name tag, stop by the name tag station in the Promenade and add your name and city of residence to the "I Need A Name Tag" list. 

Upcoming Meetings and Programs

Music & Art at Trinity
BrownBag Concert
Wednesday, October 31, Noon

BlueWater String Ensemble
A  lively performance of Mendelssohn's Octet in E-flat major
paired with a bit of Mozart.
 

Bring a lunch or purchase one for $7.


The October 31 POP-UP! Exhibit will display art works by students from the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning.



Choral Evensong, Community Supper
Wednesday, October 31, 6 p.m.

The October 31 Choral Evensong -- the Eve of All Saints -- will be a special service featuring the beautiful and deeply moving Requiem by English composer Herbert Howells, sung by the Trinity Chamber Singers with Todd Wilson conducting. Howells composed this work in 1932 or 1933, and its existence remained unknown until its eventual publication in 1980. This slightly extended choral work will take the place of a homily at this service.

A community soup and salad supper will follow ($6 suggested donation).



"
Parents Night In"  Private Dinner & Cooking Class
Saturday, November 3, 5 - 8 p.m.

Parents of Pre-K through Grade 5 children are invited to participate in a special "Parents Night In" on Saturday, November 3. Trinity moms and dads will enjoy a private Italian dinner that they cook themselves under the direction of Chef Teresa Scrimenti from 5 to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the kids will enjoy dinner, games and a movie with chaperones on-site. Cost is $35 per person. Space is limited!  Contact Kate McFadden at mcfadden@trinitycleveland.org  to RSVP.


All Saints Day Remembrances


Remembering Your Loved Ones on All Saints Sunday
On November 4, All Saints Sunday, we will call out the names of the saints who have gone before us. If you would like to add your loved one's name to be remembered, send your request by October 31 to Doreen Hughes at dhughes@trinitycleveland.org or 216-774-0415.


Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Come hungry to the Cathedral on All Saints Sunday for the first Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for the 2019 Youth Mission Trip! Youth will be flipping pancakes, making bacon sizzle, and serving up smiles in Cathedral Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Children, Youth & Family Minister Kate McFadden at kmcfadden@trinitycleveland.org for questions.


Sacred Space Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 6:30 p.m.

"Saints in Our Lives" will be the theme for the November Sacred Space meeting.  Who are the saints that inspire you? They could be famous or not, living or not, formally religious or not. They are people who inspire you to live more fully and deeply the life of the spirit.  You may want to bring an object, image, poem, or story to share. Contact Charlotte Nichols at cdn216@gmail.com for more information.


Forum: Refugee/Immigrant Family Support
Sunday, November 11, 10:10 a.m.

As immigration bans, aggressive ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) tactics, and family separations have made headlines, the needs of those struggling to find a more promising life in America have become greater and more complex. Come to the November 11 Forum where Trinity member Jeff Spiess will share what the Refugee/Immigrant Family Support group is  doing to fulfill the command to welcome the stranger.  He will also discuss opportunities for further service. 
 

Get-Acquainted Brunch
Sunday, November 11, 12:45 p.m.

Newcomers and new members are invited to come for a casual Get-Acquainted Brunch on November 11 after the 11:15 a.m. service. Meet the Trinity staff and find out more about our congregation. Reservations are requested. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org


Faith Journey Book Group
Tuesdays, November 13 and December 11, 6 p.m.


Ronald J. Sider's Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity will be discussed at the November 13 meeting.  "Ronald J. Sider gives a new look at an age-old problem...  He offers not only a detailed explanation of the causes, but also a comprehensive series of practical solutions, in the hopes that Christians like him will choose to make a difference " -- Amazon .

Shirley MacLaine's The Camino: A Journey of the Spirit will be discussed at the December 11 meeting. The Camino is a riveting culmination of Shirley MacLaine's extraordinary -- and ultimately rewarding -- road through life.
Contact Bruce Freeman at freeman.bruce@gmail.com   for questions.


Retreat for Inquirers!
Friday, November 16 (Evening) - Saturday, November 17 (All Day)

Learn more about the Episcopal Church at the November "Inquirer's
Retreat." Led by the Rev. Sarah Shofstall, this retreat is for those who are new to the Episcopal Church and want to learn more. It will prepare those who seek to be received or confirmed by the Bishop. This retreat is also for long-time members who want a refresher on what it means to be a Christian and what it means to be an Episcopalian. 

The Inquirer's Retreat will be held at Bellwether Farm, the  Diocese of Ohio's  camp, retreat and education center  (4655 State Rt. 60 / Wakeman, OH), the evening of Friday, November 16, and all day Saturday,
November 17. 

The cost of meals and overnight accommodations is $80. Scholarships are available. Contact Sarah Shofstall at sshofstall@trinitycleveland.org to register or for more information.


Donations Needed for Marion-Sterling Food Baskets
By Sunday,  November 18

We will provide Thanksgiving food baskets to our neighboring Marion-Sterling School children and families. Our goal is to serve ALL the families at the school -- approximately 180 baskets. Trinity Cathedral has been a Marion-Sterling School community partner since 2005.

You can help by  providing food  items from  the  official shopping list  and/or you can make a donation by check (indicate "M-S Baskets" on the check memo) or  online .   Bring grocery items  to Trinity Cathedral and drop off at the Hospitality Desk by Sunday,  November 18. Baskets will be packed on November 18 and delivered to Marion-Sterling School on Monday,
November 19.

Volunteer Opportunities

New Hospitality Ministry Opportunity
Be part of Trinity's hospitality and "welcoming all" ministry! We are seeking volunteers to serve on the Hospitality Desk team in the Commons' Piazza on Sunday mornings. Visit tinyurl.com/Trinity-Hospitality to l earn more about this ministry or contact  Ginger Bitikofer at gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org at
216-774-0407.

Marion-Sterling Thanksgiving Basket Packers, Drivers
Help is needed after the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday,
November 18 to pack Thanksgiving food baskets for Marion-Sterling School families. Drivers are needed on Monday, November 19 at 10 a.m. to delivery the baskets to the school. Contact David Cratty at dcratty1@sbcglobal.net if you can help. 

Urban Farm Gardeners:  Volunteers are needed at Trinity's Urban Farm to help with harvesting, composting, mowing, weeding and harvesting. Work crews meet every Saturday, 9 a.m. - Noon, at the Farm (East 35 Street and Central Avenue). You need not stay the entire time. Contact Scott Blanchard at  scottwblanchard@roadrunner.com   or  Ginger Bitikofer at  gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org

Community Supper Help: Wednesday night community suppers have resumed and volunteers are needed! We are currently looking for help to set the tables before the meal (around 5 p.m.) and to clear the dishes after the meal at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers need not serve every week but can help when they are available. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or gbitikofer@trinitycleveland.org if you can help.

In The Community

A Message From The Bishop: Vote Faithfully Toolkit

Dear sisters and brothers in Christ,

For each of us, as citizens of the United States, voting is both a right and a responsibility. The democratic society to which we aspire is dependent upon our thoughtful and informed participation. As well, voting is an important vehicle for the responsible exercise of our vocation to be Christian. It is one way we give voice to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bring to life the values that our relationship with him inspires. ...Continue Reading


Donations for Outreach Programs at St. Luke's Church
During October, Trinity's Becoming Beloved Community group is collecting donations of plastic grocery bags and four-pack rolls of bath tissue to support the Mobile Pantry and "Your Neighbor's Cloak." These are two important neighborhood outreach programs at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, located in Cleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood. Donations can be dropped off at the Hospitality Desk in the Piazza.


Tour Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center 
Sunday, November 4, 1:30 p.m.

Join Trinity's Cathedral Life Committee for a tour and program at the Cleveland Shambhala Meditation Center. Learn about the Center's history and place in our community. The tour will be followed by a short meditation. Meet at the Shambhala Meditation Center (17309 Madison Avenue / Lakewood 44107) at 1:30 p.m. or carpool from Trinity Cathedral at 1:00 p.m. Contact Jan Kelemen at jantkelemen@gmail.com to RSVP or stop by the Cathedral Life table in the Promenade on Sunday, October 28.


Teatime For Peace
Thursday, November 8, 7 p.m.
Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for tea/coffee and dialogue with our fellow brothers and sisters of the Muslim faith to put an end to the stigma behind their faith on November 8 from 7 - 9 p.m. (registration 6:30 - 7 p.m.) at First Lutheran Church (1019 W 5th Street / Lorain 44052).

The "Tea Time for Peace" goal is to build bridges of faith by focusing on our similarities and celebrating our differences. Spread the word. Bring your families and friends. Keep the tea and the conversations flowing!


A Day with Thomas Merton and Friends
Saturday, November 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Center for Innovation & Growth at Baldwin Wallace University 
(340 Front Street / Berea 44017)

A day-long retreat commemorating fifty years since the untimely death of the most revered monk in America, Thomas Merton. The retreat celebrates the fact that Merton is still relevant fifty years later. Enjoy a day with an experiential focus and a challenging message. This retreat is p resented by Baldwin Wallace University and the Cleveland Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society with a grant from the International Thomas Merton Society.  Contact Josh Daum f or more information or questions.

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God's justice, love and mercy for all creation.
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