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May 17, 2019 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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| The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, Dean |
May 17, 2019
We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our best
efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy
and delight us. - Book of Common Prayer, pg. 836
The month of May in the United States is filled with occasions of celebrating the accomplishments of those seeking higher education. Every institution of higher learning holds graduation ceremonies this month, and theological seminaries are no exception to this rule.
At the conclusion of my board meeting this week at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was thankful to attend the seminary's graduation. One of Trinity's seminarians, The Rev. Tanya Watt, was one of the graduates.
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| pictured (l to r): The Rev. Timothy Watt, The Rev. Tanya Watt, and The Very Rev. Troy Mendez |
In the festive ceremony, Tanya's class chose The Rev. Dr. Fleming Rutledge, noted author, theologian, and priest as the preacher at the graduation ceremony. In her remarks, Dr. Rutledge began by saying, "
Each and every one of you has a vocation. You have
pursued
that vocation through your years here. Through much hard work, no doubt with much questioning and uncertainty, as well as success. Through the final push to
commencement
, and now here you are! My
privilege
is to celebrate your achievement, and to join with all of those who are here today who are proud of your accomplishments. But now, here is a correction to what I just said: I said that 'you had
pursued
your vocation.' That is only secondarily true. What will carry you through whatever lies before you is this primary truth: it is not you have
pursued
your vocation - it is your vocation that has pursued you. And in that piece of good news... you will find your strength and your salvation."
Dr. Rutledge's chosen words are important for our life at Trinity Cathedral, too. May is a time when we celebrate graduates as well. We celebrate the fact that God continues to call people into a life of exploration and discovery in many different areas of study. Our diverse congregation holds a wealth of knowledge in virtually every discipline imaginable, and we give thanks to the great variety of people who call Trinity home.
Many people who attend Trinity each week speak very clearly about how God has called them here -- to worship, to learn, to meet others, and to grow in God's love. We are each given some type of vocation, a calling of sorts, to live into a life that God's "still small voice" calls us into living. The more we allow God's call to pursue us, the more fulfilled our lives become, and we journey and grow together into new realms of reality and blessing than we've ever experienced before.
The time of celebrating graduations reminds us how much God is so very proud of each of us. We are reminded that the work of learning, that the work of hearing God's voice, and that the work of fully becoming the person God intends us to be never ends. The work continues. The learning continues. In essence, life begins again!
What a better time than in the Easter season to celebrate "Commencement" ceremonies, that is, ceremonies of new beginnings? Remember, God is never finished with you! There is always a new beginning in the story of your life every single day.
In Christ's love,
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The organ repair campaign continues! As we move closer to our benchmark, there are still a few more opportunities for you to help us reach our goal:
Thursday, May 23 Benefit Concert - Olivier Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time
A chamber quartet led by cathedral member and ASU professor Robert Spring will
perform Olivier Messiaen's masterpiece. Scored for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano,
Messiaen wrote the piece while a prisoner of war in German captivity and it was first
performed by his fellow prisoners. It has come to be recognized as one of his most
important works. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
Saturday, June 1 The Cathedral Choir presents Sip and Sing
The Cathedral Choir hosts a 5pm - 7pm musical evening (off-site) of heavy hors d'oeuvres,
beverages, cocktail music and a few choice sing-alongs to close out our Organ Repair
Campaign. Tickets will be $20.00 and available after services on Sunday May 19 and
May 26. Bring a friend and enjoy the show!
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Last Chance! Save Lives!
Last Chance! Save Lives! Donate to Maison de Naissance Birthing Center in Haiti. Our donation will be tripled by a generous donor. $1 becomes $3
For over fourteen years, the staff at Maison de Naissance has successfully delivered 5,700 births with zero maternal deaths, and provided more than 200,000 total maternal and infant health consultations. Trinity has generously contributed to these statistics by our donations that have resulted in training midwives, rebuilding the center after hurricanes and floods and providing maintenance for the van.
Members of the MDG committee will be available in the Olney Room to provide you with information about the center and how we have supported the center over the last ten years. The change jar is awaiting the sound of your coins, but will also gratefully swallow up bills of any size or a credit card donation.
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| Maison de Naissance Birthing Home in Torbeck, Haiti |
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Class of 2019
Are you graduating from Junior High School, High School, College or Graduate School?
We would like to know who you are so that we might acknowledge all our graduates on Sunday, May 26th. Parents or graduates are asked to please call or e-mail Gary in the church office at (602) 254-7126 ext. 310 or
gary@trinitycathedral.com
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Choral Evensong
The final installment in this year's Music at Trinity season will be a service of Choral Evensong on Sunday, May 26, at 4:00 PM. The Cathedral Choir will present works of contemporary British composers Gabriel Jackson and Will Todd. A sherry reception follows in the Olney Gallery
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Congratulations!
You made a difference in the life of child at Garfield Elementary School.
You have shown them that they matter, that they are important.
You gave the gift of your time, your presence and your love.
You are a hero!
Thank you for all that you do!
Julie Fisher
Mary Vanselow
Louanne Jewett
Doug Jewett
Susan Harte
Joe Harte (and Lily)
Jan Hayes
Becky Winkelmann
Celeste Johnson
Joan Howell
Anne Thompson
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Deacon Ordination
By the Grace of God, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall, Bishop of Arizona will ordain Nelson Mendoza to the Sacred Order of Deacons in The Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Cathedral. Your prayers and presence are requested.
Clergy: red stoles (if you wish to be part of the procession and are not a presenter, please be vested and ready in Atwood Hall by 9:30 a.m.)
Reception following.
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Pentecost Readers Needed
The Day of Pentecost (or Whitsunday) is coming up on Sunday, June 9th!
Remember to wear red to celebrate the day of Pentecost - the giving of the Holy Spirit to the disciples so that the Good News could be shared with all people! The color red reminds us of the tongues of flames that appeared above the disciples' heads.
Those attending from our 8am and 10am congregations, who read in languages (or tongues) other than English, are invited to join in the reading of the Acts (of the apostles) 2:1-21! Please contact Office Manager Gary Gorman (gary@trinitycathedral.com) if you are interested in reading!
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Heat Relief Network 2019
This summer, the Cathedral will partner with the Maricopa Association of Governments to support a Heat Relief network providing hydration stations, heat refuge locations, and bottled water drop-off sites throughout the Valley.
The goal? To prevent heat-related and heat-caused deaths among vulnerable populations and people experiencing homelessness. Last year, there were 181 heat-related deaths.
Support the Cathedral's hydration station by dropping off water donations (8 oz, 12 oz or 16.9 oz bottles) at the Front Desk on Sundays or during the week (Monday - Friday 9am to 3pm),
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Are you up early on Sunday mornings?
If you are, the Trinity team of volunteers who support the breakfast for the homeless at Grace Lutheran Church (one of our downtown neighbors) would like to hear from you. Trinity helps cook and serve those breakfasts regularly, and the team of workers could use a few more Trinitarians who might be willing to participate one in a while. If you're available and willing, please contact Dave Howell at
dandjhowell@aol.com
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ICM is always in need of volunteers Monday - Saturday
We serve 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!
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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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New Way to Contribute
Support Outreach! Help those most in need! - Introducing a new way to contribute. At the back of the church, on the credenza in the narthex, you'll see a device called a "DipJar." Many older/traditional churches have "alms boxes" in the back of the church, where people would drop in a few dollars to contribute to the church's outreach efforts. Here at Trinity, we are inviting you to contribute to outreach using this new device. Any major credit card will work with the DipJar, and the transaction takes less than 10 seconds. This is a fun and easy way to give directly to those in our community most in need. Any of the ushers can assist you. Check it out today!
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Bonny Stauffer and Claudia Martinez explore life in "Nature's Universe"
Bonny Stauffer's art appears to be 2-dimensional, but at a closer view you realize they are 3-dimensional meditative paintings. Stauffer is a working artist in Prescott, AZ. Her work consists of large scale paintings, constructed paintings, and digital images. She states all are based on the ever-evolving process of life in the universe. "My work in recent years reflects a deepening love for the earth--for its energy, matter, and meaning."
The paintings of Claudia Martinez are detailed and textured. Born in Columbia, surrounded by nature, she was fascinated by the way the environment achieves beauty through detail. "I named my exhibition 'The Wings of Change' it shows the balance between beauty, metamorphosis, and coexistence, coming to life [in my work] as butterflies with wings meticulously colored." Martinez has shown her work at local galleries, ASU, and Maricopa Community Colleges.
On Exhibit through May 28, 2019
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This Week at Trinity
Sunday, May 19
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 - Children's Center
11:15am - Cathedral Chapter - Conference Room
Wednesday, May 22
12:10pm - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
6:30pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal - Cathedral
8:00pm - N.A. - Atwood Hall
Thursday, May 23
7:00pm - Benefit Concert - Cathedral (see announcement)
Saturday, May 25
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
Sunday, May 26
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
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27
The Cathedral Offices will be closed.
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.
Tueday, May 28
9:00am - 3:00pm - Summer Office Hours begin
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers:
Audrey, Karen, Dave, Susan & Robert, Noah & family, Steve, Katlyn, Louise, Meredith, MaryCay, Ellyn & family, Pat, Tim, Marty, and Jaclyn.
Birthdays:
Susan Stewart (5/19), Richard Deroche (5/20), CJ Hutzel (5/22), Carol Lamond-Walker (5/23), and Silas Willingham (5/24)
Anniversaries:
Joyce & Harold Baldwin (5/21), Lori Bieler & Chris Bates (5/22), and Karen Bruhn & Doug Ryan (5/24).
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry, Flagstaff.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Melanesia.
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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