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February 14, 2019 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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| The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, Dean |
February 14, 2019
"...To know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen."
Ephesians 19-21
Happy Valentine's Day! May those whom you love, and all who love you, find a source of abundant blessing on this special day!
The Episcopal Church is seeing a great shift. As many bishops retire, new bishops are being elected. Rectors of churches are retiring, and others are beginning. The leadership in the church continues to change. After all, we are a church who has seen many shifts in demographics, attendance, and overall engagement. People are interacting with the church in new ways every day.
Even though the first word to describe the Episcopal Church might not be the word "innovative," the fact is that the church has done many innovative things in the past: translated all corporate prayers into English, invited clergy and laity to fully participate in governance, empowered abolitionists and those opposed to slavery, promoted the ordination of women, and at the same time advocated for mercy and justice for the marginalized and oppressed. While not always apparent, there is a strand of innovation that continues in the church to this day.
Last week, while at a board meeting at Virginia Theological Seminary, I learned about a new organization called TryTank (
www.trytank.org). This organization, a joint-venture between two seminaries, seeks to conduct over 200 experiments in congregations around the country, over the next four years. The intention is to learn how the church might broaden ministry engagement. The Episcopal Church needs to learn how we might reach people previously unknown to us. Innovation is key to understanding how people connect with their lives of faith.
Some of these 200 experiments will fail miserably. That is OK. The church will learn from the failure. However, some will succeed, and we will be able to establish new practices for ministry contexts that invite others to see the Episcopal Church as an active part of their lives.
The TryTank is already starting to experiment. There are currently 10 experiments taking place, and while none are directly happening yet at Trinity Cathedral, there are new ideas germinating at Trinity that closely resemble what is going on at the TryTank. Our congregation continues to ask the right questions, and we always start by asking, "Who is my neighbor?"
I'd invite you to engage with this website,
www.trytank.org, and to begin brainstorming how the people of Trinity might cultivate our gifts and allow ourselves the freedom to experiment. After all, God is with us and will allow us "to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine."
We are the people of Trinity Cathedral, and we live everyday into our mission:
Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ, through worship, fellowship, and service.
Your presence and your ideas bless us greatly!
In Christ's peace,
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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
7:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes - Cathedral
12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes - Cathedral
7:00 p.m. - Bilingual Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes - Cathedral
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Second Half of Life Spirituality
The next Second Half of Life Spirituality session is scheduled for Saturday, February 23
Whether you attended a previous Second Half of Life Spirituality session or not...all who are 50 to 95+ are invited to join the group on Saturday morning, February 23, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the Auditorium.
Each session stands alone and you can easily fit right in to the discussion! We will continue to share stories about navigating the second half of life and discuss-"How, where and why do we achieve community-wherever we are? Wherever we may be going?"
Linda Williams, Co-director of the Second Half of Life Spirituality ministry for the Diocese, will lead the exploration.
Come and share this path with others asking the same questions you are and anticipate God with us on the journey. Call Linda at 480-688-5600 or email her at IMISPirituality@aol.com to let her know how many will be attending.
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Community Brunch on March 10
Invite Welcome Connect community brunch - On Sunday, March 10, we welcome you to join us for a community brunch and brainstorming about how we build on the foundation of hospitality and authenticity that is characteristic of the spirit and culture that exists in our community; specifically in how we "connect" who are on the journey to seek a deeper relationship with God, right here at Trinity! Please plan on joining us after the 10:00 a.m. Eucharist.
"Invite Welcome Connect (IWC) is a ministry of relational evangelism and congregational empowerment allowing churches to become places of genuine connection for inviting the faith journeys and stories of everyone, enabling deeper journeys of Christian discipleship and enabling the Spirit of Christ to be at the heart of each church's hospitable mission of spreading the Good News." (from Mary Parmer of Invite Welcome Connect)
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Thanks to you, the Quilt Raffle earned over $400, which will buy batting, beautiful backing fabric, specialty thread, and other much needed supplies. Pam deVino held the winning ticket. All who receive Trinity quilts are blessed by your support.
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* Bishop Smith's Last Visitation: Sunday, March 3 (8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. services)
* Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 6, services at 7:00 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
* Bishop Reddall's Consecration: Saturday, March 9 at Church of the Nations
tickets - TBD
* Bishop Reddall's Enthronement: 5:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7 at Trinity Cathedral
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Holy Baptism
Whenever it happens, whether as a baby, child or adult, baptism is at the heart of our amazing journey of faith as disciples of Jesus Christ.
You are never too old to take this step, and being baptized as an adult is a wonderful experience. If you are an adult who is seeking to be baptized, we're excited to invite you to join us at our annual Easter Vigil. This year our vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, April 20.
If you would like to know more about the Christian faith, and are ready to be baptized, please contact Canon Holly Herring at holly@trinitycathedral.com to begin exploring what it means to be a Christian.
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Blood Drive to Save Lives
There will be a Cathedral Blood Drive on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 9am until 1pm.
The Vitalant (formerly United Blood Services) Bloodmobile will be parked in the Cathedral's East Parking lot for scheduled donations.
Contact Cathedral member Robert Hagerty to sign-up at (602) 828-9989 or visit www.BloodHero.com (sponsor code: trinitycathedral).
Eligibility questions? Call 1-877-258-4825, option 1.
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Oh, the Places You Will Go...
OH, the places you will go...
March 8th, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Garfield Elementary School.
Read Across America
Love Dr. Seuss? It's time to get
your reading glasses cleaned and practice
reading out loud. It's Dr. Seuss's
birthday. Interested? Email:
myra@trinitycathedral.com or
sign up at the welcome desk.
SO...
be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray
or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea,
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting.
So...get on your way!
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
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Black History Month Guest Preachers
In celebration of Black History Month, Trinity Cathedral invites you to the Black History Month Guest Preachers at 12:10 p.m. each Wednesday of February in the Cathedral.
Wednesday, February 20
Hon. Wendell Hollis (retired U.S. Immigration Judge at U.S. Department of Justice- Phoenix): celebrating Sojourner Truth
Wednesday, February 27
The Rev. Bruce A. Jackson (rector of St. John the Baptist: Glendale) : celebrating Frederick Douglass
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Absalom Jones Event
A Celebration of the Life of the Reverend Absalom Jones
11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix
The Union of Black Episcopalians and the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, in conjunction with the 2019 Province VIII Black African Ministries Conference, invite you to this special service with The Rev. Hershey Mallette Stephens, guest preacher.
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ICM Food & Clothing Bank
ICM Food and Clothing Bank serves the working poor six days a week. Volunteers at ICM are the foundation of the organization! Trinity Cathedral folks your help is needed, please sign up to become a regular volunteer to help the least of those in our community:
Please contact Abby Loza at
abby@icmaz.org or call her at (602) 254-7450 ext. 4 and leave a message. Questions or concerns email The Rev. Myra Kingsley, Deacon at
myra@trinitycathedral.com
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Foundations- Children, Youth and Family Ministries
On Sundays we have Christian education and formation for ALL ages. All children and youth are encouraged to attend our offerings from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. There will be opportunities for fellowship and service throughout the year for all ages. Calendars of events will be provided and daily information will be posted on the Children, Youth, and Family Ministries white board in Olney Gallery.
Wonder- The Nursery at Trinity
opens on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. and is available until 1:00 p.m. (closing by 12:00 p.m. if no children have joined us) in our nursery facility adjacent to our Godly Play model classroom in the southeast corner of our Cathedral campus. Wonder is available for infants to the 4th birthday and offers loving care to children, in order that their parents (and adult caregivers) may attend worship, education and Christian formation, and my participate more fully in the life of the Cathedral. Each of our paid staff is certified in Safeguarding God's Children, as required by our Diocese and Cathedral communities. Summer hours continue through this Sunday (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).
 Godly Play- I Wonder occurs
from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in our Godly Play model classroom (the Atwood wing) in the southeast corner of our Cathedral campus. Godly Play is available for all children age three (3) through the 6th grade. While Wonder is available through the 4th birthday, and Trinitas is available to youth beginning in the 6th grade, families with children and youth are encouraged to self-select attendance in Godly Play instead, as they may deem helpful, developmentally. Godly Play helps children to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum, the Godly Play method serves children through early, middle and late childhood and beyond. We welcome four (4) new storytellers this year, to include Jana Sundin, the Canon for Children's Ministries for the Diocese of Arizona. Godly Play is provided in English for children from our English and Spanish-speaking services. Each storyteller and door helper is certified in Safeguarding God's Children, as required by our Diocese and Cathedral communities.
 Trinitas - Youth at Trinity occurs
from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in our youth room (adjacent to the Olney Gallery) in the northeast corner of our Cathedral campus. Trinitas is available for all youth grades 6th-12th. Trinitas offers youth opportunities to engage the "Teen Text" curriculum on Christian education Sundays and engage, inter-generationally, in service and fellowship Sundays as well. The lectionary-based Teen Text curriculum guides students into the text of scripture, and through a series of open-ended, text-related questions, as they begin to see the Bible as a vital, dynamic, relevant resource-one that can inform them throughout their lives. Teen Text helps youth to connect the text on the page with events in their daily lives. Youth are also encouraged to invite classmates and friends to join them for fellowship and fun throughout the year. Trinitas is provided in English for youth from our English and Spanish-speaking services. Each Trinitas mentor is certified in Safeguarding God's Children, as required by our Diocese and Cathedral communities.
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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 or Danielle Lowe at hospitality@trinitycathedral.com
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Stewardship 2019
Stewardship 2019: Make a pledge today! In case you haven't yet made your pledge, you are invited to complete a pledge card online at trinitycathedral.com. It's fast and very easy to do. Every pledge is important to the life of Trinity Cathedral and 100% participation is encouraged. If you would like to discuss your pledge, or if you have any questions at all, please contact our dean, The Very Rev. Troy Mendez at: (602) 254-7126 ext. 308 or troy@trinitycathedral.com
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An exhibit of Acrylic and Oil paintings by realism artists Ashwini Bharathula & Julie Frye.
Bharathula'swork captures eclectic subjects and scenes from her travels. She applies bold colors, painting scenes that juxtapose a subject in a moment of stillness, against an evocative textured background. She shares, "My aim is to create contemplative art that stimulates the viewer's senses and kindles nostalgia." Bharathula currently lives and works in the Roosevelt Historic District in downtown Phoenix. Her paintings have been featured in International Artist, AcrylicWorks 4, Southwest Art and Phoenix Magazine.
Fryeis able to recreate the surface quality of her subject matter and imbue an ambiance to her paintings. "I try to focus on capturing the textures of old wood, the soft feathers of birds, the reflective qualities of glass and silver and the tranquility of horses." Frye has been active in the Valley art scene for many years. She is the past president of the Valley Artist League and current President of the Phoenix Artist Guild.
On Exhibit through February 20, 2019
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18th Annual Self-Guided Ceramic Studio Tour
ASU Art Museum Ceramic Research Center presents this free self-guided tour on Saturday, February 23 & Sunday, February 24 from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This tour features the artwork of Cathedral member Halldor Hjalmarson.
Visit Halldor and his wife Gail at The Hjalmarson Studio (45 W Lynwood, Phoenix) or for more information, visit
https://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/programs-and-events/ceramics-programs/ceramics-studio-tour
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This Week at Trinity
Sunday, February 17
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - 1:00pm - Nursery available
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:15am - Godly Play
11:15am - Trinitas
Monday, February 18
The Cathedral Offices will be closed in observance of President's Day.
In event of a pastoral emergency (death, hospitalization or personal crisis) please dial (602) 254-7126. When automated attendant answers press 4 to page a member of the Cathedral staff.
Wednesday, February 20
12:10pm - Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
6:00pm - St. Nicholas Choir rehearsal - Auditorium
Wednesday, February 20 (continued)
6:30pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal - Cathedral
8:00pm - N.A. - Atwood Hall
Saturday, February 23
10:00am - Second Half of Life Spirituality - Auditorium
10:30am - UBE Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
Sunday, February 24
BLOOD DRIVE
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - 1:00pm - Nursery available
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:15am - Godly Play
11:15am - Trinitas
11:30am - Cathedral Chapter meeting - Conference Room
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers:
Joan, Walter, Donna, Mary Ann & Dennis, Meredith, Ellyn & family, Pat, Tim, Marty, and Jaclyn.
Birthdays:
Kathryn Hudson, Ray Dugan, Roy Aguayo (2/17), Billy Brotherton (2/20), Martha Campbell, Dolly Evans (2/21), Vicki Cary, Elizabeth Illium (2/22), and Sarah Bryan (2/23).
Anniversaries:
Joan & John Haldiman (2/19), Janette Tugade & Romy Ugalino (2/19), and Patricia Shelton-Wilkes & Andrew Wilkes (2/20).
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
St. Michael & All Angels, Tucson
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Church of the Province of Central Africa.
Community Prayers:
All who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. All those affected by natural disasters and civil unrest.
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