The latest news from Trinity Cathedral

December 3, 2019

Weekday Service Schedule Change

Starting this week, effective Monday, December 2, the adjustment to our weekday service schedule will take place:

Weekday Worship Schedule (effective 12/2):

Tuesday at 12:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II in Keenan Chapel.
Wednesday at 7:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II in Keenan Chapel.
Thursday at 12:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II with a Litany for Healing in Keenan Chapel.
Cancelled Services: Monday and Friday 12:30 pm, Wednesday 5:30 pm.

Our Sunday service schedule adjustment began yesterday and will continue in the upcoming weeks. As we live in to our new schedule both during the week and on Sundays, if you have any questions, please contact a Clergy or Vestry member.

Greenery Pick Up

Greenery that was ordered during the greenery sale will be available for pickup in the Workshop (located on the bottom floor of the Trinity Center) starting Wednesday, December 4. Pickup dates and times are as follows:

Wednesday, December 4: 12 pm - 7 pm
Thursday, December 5: 11 am - 6 pm
Friday, December 6: 8 am - 1:30 pm

If you cannot make any of those times, please arrange for someone to pick your order up for you, or call Beth Yon at 803.606.4571.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing

Trinity has a long history of partnering with the Salvation Army to help local individuals and families in need. We hope that you will please volunteer again this year to ring the bells. By giving your time to ring the bells outside of local businesses, you will be making it so easy for many shoppers to add their generous support through contributions into the kettles.

The first date we will begin ringing, December 6, is only a couple days away . Volunteers are still needed on the starting date (December 6), as well as December 11 through 14. There are other dates beyond those listed here that still have availability; please visit our page to see the complete list and find a time that works for you.

To volunteer, please fill out the form found at trinitysc.org/bellringers to sign up. For any questions, please contact Julian Walker at julian.walker@att.net .

Men of Trinity Advent Drop-In

The Men of Trinity will be hosting their annual Advent Drop-In on Tuesday, December 10 from 6 - 8 pm at the home of Rox Pollard (2 Heathwood Circle, 29205). The cost to attend is $10/person, and you can register by clicking here to visit the event page ( trinitysc.org/MOTadvent ).

If you have any questions or would like to become involved with the group, please contact Ian Weschler, President of the Men of Trinity, at ipweschler@gmail.com .

Usher Meeting in December

An important meeting for all current ushers will be held at Trinity at 5:45 pm on Wednesday, December 11 (please note the change in date), in the Cathedral. Discussion will include new procedures for ushers. Any individuals (both ladies and gentlemen) who are interested in becoming an usher are also encouraged to attend this meeting, where you will learn more about this important volunteer role at Trinity. If you have any questions, please contact West Summers at jwestsummers3@gmail.com or 803.587.5845.

Bishop Finlay Holiday Reception

The Bishop Finlay Holiday Reception will be Sunday, December 15, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, at the home of Joan Kuhn (3221 Whitehall Rd., Columbia, SC 29204).

We hope ladies will drop by for something warm to sip (coffee or tea) and a cookie or two before going to the Messiah Concert or to other activities.

All are welcome to attend.

Next Safeguarding God's People Training

The next Safeguarding God's People Training will be held on Sunday, December 15, from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in the Administrative Conference Room. Volunteers in many ministries here at Trinity need to be Safeguarding Trained, and the certification received from each training is good for five years. To register for the training on December 15, please contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org .

If you have any questions about whether your role at Trinity requires you to participate, or for questions about when your specific training will expire, please contact Bibs for assistance with those questions as well.

Packing of the Backpacks

Please join us Sunday, December 15, at 9:00 am in the Workshop for the traditional packing of the Christmas backpacks for our Sunday morning guests. Donations of soap and deodorant are needed. All donations can be delivered to any of the children and youth formation classrooms, or left at the Welcome Center. The box at the Welcome Center will be clearly labeled so there will not be any confusion with the Advent Giving Tree.

The backpacks will be distributed Sunday, December 22; therefore we need all donations by the deadline of Wednesday December 11. Please bring a breakfast item to share with all those who come to help pack the backpacks on December 15. We hope to see you on December 15! For questions, please contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org .

(Please note: Adult formation classes will take place as regularly scheduled on December 15).

Advent Giving Tree

Starting with the first Sunday in Advent (December 1), the Advent Giving Tree will be located in the Welcome Center. Each ornament on the tree has requests for items listed on it, and these items will support our ministries at WA Perry Middle School and St. Lawrence Place. If you would like to participate, please take an ornament from the tree and purchase the items listed upon it. Please return the items to the Welcome Center by December 15. No need to wrap the items you purchase; the volunteers who work with the WA Perry ministry at Trinity will deliver all donations received to the school and St. Lawrence Place. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Gregory at bettylgregory@gmail.com .

Pageant Rehearsal

Please save the date for the rehearsal for the Annual Christmas Eve Pageant. All children and youth who would like to take part in the pageant during the Christmas Eve service are encouraged to attend the rehearsal beforehand. The rehearsal will take place on Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 am in the Cathedral, followed by costume distribution in Satterlee Hall. For more information, contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org.

Fellowship on the Fourth Sunday in Advent

On Sunday, December 22, at 9:00 am in Satterlee Hall, please join us to celebrate the Fourth Sunday in Advent. There will be Christmas carols and stories, a light breakfast of muffins and other goodies, and - most importantly - fellowship! No formation classes will be held for children, youth or adults this day, so please come take advantage of this opportunity to spend time with fellow parishioners, enjoy breakfast, and sing carols. If you have any questions, please contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org.

Poinsettia Memorials and Honoraria

Poinsettias to decorate the Cathedral at Christmas are $15 each and may be given in honor or memorial of a loved one, friend, or family member. Poinsettias will be delivered to home-bound members of our parish following the Christmas Day service. The list of memorials and honoraria will be published in the Tidings after Christmas.

Complete the form found at trinitysc.org/poinsettias to make your donation. To pay by check, please mail it to: Trinity Cathedral, Attention: Julie Fulmer (1100 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC 29201). Please be sure to note “Poinsettias” in the memo line if paying by check.

For any questions, please contact Joan Danforth at jayteedan@yahoo.com .

Bazaar 2019 Thank You and Introducing the 2020 Chairs

Thank you to the many Bazaar volunteers and to everyone who gave their time and talents to this year's Bazaar! Your help was greatly appreciated, and contributed to the Bazaar being a success. We hope to see you again at next year's Bazaar.

Thank you as well to all who donated in honor or memorial of a friend, family member or loved one, to benefit the Bazaar recipients. For a list of all who contributed to the Bazaar Honoraria and Memorials, please click here to visit trinitysc.org/bazaarhm .

The next Trinity Bazaar will be held on November 14, 2020. We are thrilled to announce our 2020 chairs (pictured, from left to right): Gretchen Snyder Hope, Robin Eynon, Joy Snyder, and Kristin Eynon Lowe. We look forward to the Bazaar's 72nd year!

Wednesday Night Supper

Wednesday night supper will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4. The weekly menu and registration form can always be found at trinitysc.org/suppers .

The menu for December 4 will be: Spaghetti bolognese over angel hair pasta with sauteed yellow squash and zucchini, toasted garlic bread, salad, and assorted cookies for dessert. The vegetarian option will be eggplant parmesan with toasted garlic bread, salad, and assorted cookies for dessert.

Please note that the last date for supper in 2019 will be December 11, 2019. Supper will resume in January 2020, and we will let you know the first date in January for supper as soon as it is scheduled.

Upcoming Music Events in December

We have some exciting music events coming up in December. Mark your calendars now to be sure to join us for:

Community Carol Sing: Wednesday, December 11 at 12:30 pm in the Cathedral,
Handel's Messiah with the NC Baroque Orchestra: Sunday, December 15 at 4:00 pm in the Cathedral,
Nine Lessons and Carols for the Eve of Epiphany: Sunday, December 22 at 4:00 pm in the Cathedral,
Compline, an a cappella service sung by candlelight during Advent, will take place at 8:00 pm on December 5, 12, and 19.

For more information or if you have any questions, please visit trinitysc.org/music or contact Katie Gatch at kgatch@trinitysc.org .

Kanuga Weekend - Spots Filling Up Quickly!

Come Kanuga with us! The Trinity Cathedral Kanuga Parish Retreat is scheduled for January 31 - February 2, 2020. The parish retreat at Kanuga is an opportunity for fellowship, rest, study, and worship.

Space is limited this year, and we have had a lot of registrations already - so be sure to reserve your spot today before it fills up completely. The sign up link found here will be open until January 8. For more information about the weekend, please visit our website at trinitysc.org/kanuga . If you have any questions, please contact Bibs Babson at bbabson@trinitysc.org .

Baptism

The next Baptism will be held during the 10:00 am service on January 12. For more information, including the schedule for baptism classes leading up to the January 12 baptism, please contact Carole Carter, Executive Assistant to the Dean, at 803.771.7300 x219 or carter@trinitysc.org . .