This Week @ Trinity
January 17, 2019
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Sunday, January 20, MLK Sunday
Second Sunday After Epiphany
Steve Johnson, Jr. will preach at all three services and speak during the 10:10 a.m. Forum.
Many of you know Steve as the friendly face of Trinity at the Hospitality Desk every other Sunday. Did you know that Steve was the recent Interim Coordinator of Cleveland State University's Veterans Student Success Program, which has an office in Trinity Commons near the Subway Shop? Did you know that he was Chair of the Euclid City Recreation Department? How about Vice President of Student Veterans of America, Cleveland State Chapter, or the first African American male elected to Euclid City School District School Board? Steve will speak about the legacy of MLK.
Children's Ministry
We will have Godly Play and Quest at 10:10 a.m. No Youth Group this week as they are helping with the pancake fundraiser.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Cathedral Hall
Come early, come hungry as Trinity youth (grades 6th to 12th) prepare tasty delights. Donations for the Youth Mission Trip in Franklin, PA, this summer will be accepted in exchange for pancakes and bacon. Any donation amount is appreciated. We will need all-hands-on-bacon-pans to make the fundraiser a success. Youth should arrive at Trinity Cathedral Hall at 8 a.m.
Episcopal Peace Fellowship
Stop by the Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) tables this Sunday in the Promenade to learn of the current war in Yemen and to write postcards urging our elected representatives to take action now to stop this civil war that continues killing so many innocent people. You have already made a difference with your many letters a few weeks ago. Information on Human Trafficking also will be available. Questions? Contact Debbie Hunter at
[email protected] or Bruce Freeman at
[email protected].
Trinity Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC)
Core Team Meeting
Trinity's GCC has regular meetings with the CEO of the Cleveland school system, as well as the prosecutor and chief judge offices, to advocate directly for changes in the public education and criminal justice systems. There is also a group working on housing issues specifically for Cleveland Heights residents. If you are interested, contact Gary Benjamin at
[email protected] or just show up to this meeting.
DOK/Daughters of the King
12:30 p.m.
Join us as we share and discuss the book of Romans as part of the
Good Book Club's recommended reading during Epiphany. Feel free to bring lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Hunter at
[email protected]
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Church Offices Closed
On Monday, January 21, church offices are closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Easing the Government Shutdown
If you or someone you know has lost income as a result of the federal government shutdown, Trinity is arranging assistance in whatever ways we can. If you have resources to give, such as gas cards, grocery cards or making a donation, please let us know. Contact
Ginger
Bitikofer at [email protected] or Rev. Sarah Shofstall at [email protected]
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Change in News Format
As part of Trinity Cathedral's ongoing effort to be environmental and financial stewards, there will be some changes to how your Trinity news
is delivered. Instead of a weekly printed news update, we will transition
Trinity News
to a monthly
Cathedral Connections
newsletter. Copies will be viewable online and will also be distributed during all church services. This will allow for a monthly message from the Dean and more in-depth stories about the life and ministry of Trinity Cathedral.
If you would like to receive a printed copy of the monthly newsletter at your home address, please contact Ginger Bitikofer or send an email to
[email protected].
If you want to submit a story or program update for the February newsletter, please send to [email protected] by January 22. Items not received in time for the
Cathedral Connections newsletter will be shared in our weekly e-news, This Week @ Trinity.
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Thank You From the Dean
Thank you to the assisting clergy, acolytes, vergers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, ushers, greeters, the choir and the flower guild for making this such a beautiful and special Advent and Christmas! This was quite an introduction to Trinity, so thanks for making it a smooth arrival, and thanks to all of you for making me and my family feel so welcome here.
Sincerely, The Very Rev. Bernard J. (BJ) Owens
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The Stewardship Committee is deeply grateful for the many pledges of abundance to the 2019 Stewardship campaign! We are finishing the Stewardship campaign in early 2019.
Marie Kittredge, chair
Jane Freeman, Bill Fuller, Cynthia Ries, Michael Wells and Tony Wesley
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Upcoming Meetings and Programs
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Cathedral Concerts: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Sunday, February 17, 7 p.m.
The Grammy-decorated, South African male choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, will perform at Trinity Cathedral. Limited seating is available. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, January 18, via TicketWeb.com.
Ticket prices:
GA: $32.50 (440 seats)
VIP: $45.00 (100 seats)
Trinity congregation discount: $27:50 (GA seats, 100 seats max)
Password for discount seats: ladysmith (all lower case)
Questions
regarding tickets be directed to Elevation Group at
216-363-1675.
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Community Gospel Reflections
Most Sundays through May 19, 10:10 a.m.
Conf. A/B
Members of Trinity and interested visitors convene on Sunday mornings between services to offer personal reflections on that day's Gospel reading. We carefully listen to each other as we engage with the Biblical text from several different translations. No knowledge of Scripture necessary. Bring your coffee, and come join us.
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Forum: Mental Health Court
Sunday, January 27, 10:10 a.m.
Judge Hollie L. Gallagher and Judge Deena Calabrese will talk about the vital work they do in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) Court, part of the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County.This innovative court, with its network of supportive services, seeks to reduce the overwhelming number of individuals with mental illness entangled within the criminal justice system. Judges engage as problem solvers and collaborators in the therapeutic process. The MHDD Court assists offenders with medication compliance, substance abuse treatment, lack of housing, securing benefits and employment.
The Forum is moderated by Trinity member Brant Lee, professor of law at the University of Akron.
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LGBT Ministry Outreach Team
Sunday, January 27, following 11:15 a.m. service
All are welcome to attend a 2019 planning meeting of the LGBT Ministry Outreach Team. The group will meet in the 2nd floor Boardroom. For more information, contact Todd Ruth at
[email protected].
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Forum: Books that Didn't Make the Cut
Sunday, February 3, 10:10 a.m.
Have you ever wondered how the
books
of the Bible got to be in the Bible? What about the
books
that
'
didn't
make the cut'? Join Trinity's own Bob Fowler, professor of religion at Baldwin Wallace University, for a Forum on February 3, followed by classes on February 10 and 17, to learn about the complicated, tangled, messy business of deciding what
books
of the Bible are 'in' and what
books
are 'out.' The Gospel of Thomas, the Q Gospel, the Gospel of Mary (Magdalene), and the Acts of Paul and Thecla will be introduced.
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The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking
Sunday, February 3, 12:30 p.m.
The Episcopal Peace Fellowship (EPF) chapter invites the Parish, partners and friends to join us with our guest, Sister Anne Victory with The Collaborative to End Human Trafficking. This will be a working session on what we can do to move this issue into the forefront at Trinity and the Diocese of Ohio, and assist with actions suggested by Sr. Anne.
Questions? Contact Debbie Hunter at
[email protected]
or Bruce Freeman at
[email protected]
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SoulCollage® February Events
SoulCollage® is a fun process that anyone can do. Participants make a deck of collaged cards, one card at a time. The SoulCollage® deck mirrors the self as a whole, and each card features one part of that self.
Please join us on this journey of discovery during February with these two events:
Saturday Morning SoulCollage®
Saturday, February 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Th
is
session is
suitable for new and experienced
SoulCollagers
. We will make and share SoulCollage® cards in a supportive environment.
Card-making materials are provided. Snacks, beverages, and sandwiches can be purchased at Café Ahroma or Subway.
Advance Registration is required. Please contact Charlotte
Nichols at
[email protected]
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There is no fee for the workshop, but there will be a freewill offering to cover the cost of materials.
SoulCollage® Third Tuesday
Tuesday, February 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This session is for those who have made some SoulCollage® cards and want to share and work with them in a supportive environment. We will not be making cards in this session. We will work with our cards to identify personal themes and goals. For further information, please contact Charlotte Nichols at
[email protected].
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Tuesday, February 5, 6:30 p.m.
In the spirit of the season, the theme for the February 5 Sacred Space meeting will be Epiphany -- "Where do you see the light of Christ shining in the world and in your life?" We will also spend some time talking about ideas for what we want to do together in the coming months. Please join us! Contact Charlotte Nichols at
[email protected] for more information.
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Music & Art at Trinity
BrownBag Concerts
Resume Wednesday, February 6, 2019
The spring 2019 BrownBag Concert season will begin on February 6, 2019. Visit the
Music and Art at Trinity
website for a schedule of 2019 spring BrownBag concerts.
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Choral Evensong and Wednesday Evening Programs
Resume Wednesday, February 6, 2019
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Sharon Sayfarth Garner: Praying with Mandalas
Wednesday, February 6, 7:30 pm
Sharon Sayfarth Garner, author of Mandalas, Candles, and Prayers, will be with us to give a presentation on praying with mandalas following February 6 Choral Evensong and the community dinner. Copies of Sharon's book, Mandalas, Candles, and Prayers, are available at the Hospitality Desk. Sharon is a presenter at Spiritual Directors International, Global Gathering later this winter.
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Black History Month: 'Citizen: An American Lyric'
The National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read for 2019 is Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine. Trinity is participating in the Big Read with several events during February.
The book lays bare moments of racism that often surface in everyday encounters. It combines poetry with commentary, visual art, quotes from artists and critics, slogans, and scripts for films. It's "an anatomy of American racism in the new millennium" (Bookforum). Come and experience the power of this important book.
Forum: 'Citizen' Poem Readings
Sunday, February 10, 10:10 a.m.
Trinity's Toni Ponzo and Steve Johnson, Jr. will read poems from
Citizen during the Forum.
Trinity Faith Journey Book Club
Tuesday, February 12, 6 p.m.
Join us in the Boardroom for a lively discussion of Citizen. Contact Bruce Freeman at [email protected] to learn more.
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Food for Families
Once a month (on the second Friday), Trinity and other volunteers distribute fresh produce and other food items at
Marion-Sterling School (
3033 Central Ave., Cleveland
), from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Find more information about the program here.
Two leadership volunteers are needed for this hunger outreach program. Training is provided for each person.
Ministry Coordinator: This person coordinates Food for Families (mobile food pantry), interfacing with school administration and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Responsible for monthly set-up and take-down of the pantry on the day of distribution (about 4 hours needed). Handles all administrative duties for the program, which requires additional time.
Volunteer Coordinator: This person creates the volunteer schedule for each month's mobile food pantry from the volunteer pool, arranging for substitutes as needed. There are additional correspondence duties (thanking volunteers, etc.).
Interested? Questions? Contact Dale Murphy at
[email protected] or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
Volunteers are needed to set up tables before the meal anytime between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings (resuming February 6). Supper volunteers don't need to serve every week, but as they are available. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or
[email protected] if you can help or want to know more.
Altar Guild / Sacristans
Volunteers are needed to serve as sacristans to assist in the preparation of the of the altar and worship areas for all Sunday services. Training is provided. If interested, contact Ginger at
[email protected] or 216-774-0407.
Ushers
Ushers are needed to serve on the fourth Sunday of the month for the 9 a.m. Mostly Jazz Mass. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or
[email protected] to learn more.
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Marion-Sterling School Food Pantry Needs Our Help
Many Trinity folks remember when we first began our hunger ministry at Marion-Sterling School in 2011. Back then, the program was called "Blessings in a Backpack." We collected non-perishable foods to help provide weekend nutrition for vulnerable students and their families.
Four years ago, we transitioned the backpack program into a "mobile food pantry" called Food for Families, distributing fresh produce from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to all Marion-Sterling families. For a while, through a grant, the food pantry received some non-perishable staples to supplement the fresh produce. We no longer receive the grant or those non-perishable items, and our neighborhood families still need them. So, we are turning back to our congregation to see if our members can help provide canned goods for this pantry program.
Beginning this Sunday, January 20, we will have our shopping cart back in the Promenade to gather selected items (see the shopping list below). When you're at the store, please consider picking up a few extra cans/jars of food from the shopping list. If you have any questions, contact Food for Families program coordinator Dale Murphy at [email protected] or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407. Thank you!
Collection Wish List
Chicken Noodle or with Stars Soup (10.5 oz. can)
Tomato Soup (10.5 oz. can)
Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz. can)
Kidney Beans (15 oz. can)
Black Beans (15 oz. can)
Corn (14.5 oz. can)
Green Beans (14.5 oz. can)
Any Greens (Collards, Spinach, etc.) (14.5 oz. can)
Pork and Beans (14.5 oz. can)
Mac and Cheese (7.25 oz. box)
Rice (15 oz. box)
Box of Oatmeal packets
Corn Flakes or Cheerios (standard size box - around 18 oz. or 500 g)
Pasta Sauce (24 oz. plastic jar)
Peanut Butter (18 oz. plastic jar)
Jelly: Strawberry or Grape (18 oz. plastic jar)
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2019 Diocesan Winter Convocation
Feburary 1 - 2
Winter Convocation is an annual winter educational conference for Episcopalians in the Diocese of Ohio. There's an interesting keynote speaker, useful workshops, some social time, and shared meals. The theme for this year is "Speaking Our Faith," which is the name of the book written by keynote speaker, the Rev. Kit Carlson.
Trinity community members (especially lay leaders) are encouraged to attend this conference at Kalahari Resort and Conference Center in Sandusky, Ohio. Attendees can stay at the Kalahari Resort or at the nearby Comfort Inn. Families with children are welcome; programming is provided for children & youth.
Trinity member Debbie Hunter is collecting names of those registered, so attendees can carpool or find a roommate. Contact Debbie at
[email protected]. If you have questions about the conference, contact Rev. Sarah Shofstall or Ginger Bitikofer.
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2019 Absalom Jones Festival
Sunday, February 17, 4 p.m.
This is a diocesan-wide event, and all are welcome to attend. The Rev. Sharon Williams will be the preacher, and the Rt. Rev. Arthur B. Williams, Jr. will be the celebrant.
Buck McDaniel will conduct a volunteer choir. If you are interested in participating, contact Buck at
[email protected]
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Offerings from the service will go to support the two remaining Episcopal Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCUs): St. Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC, and Voorhees College in Denmark, SC.
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The mission of Trinity Cathedral is to proclaim in word and action
God's justice, love and mercy for all creation.
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