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May 23, 2019 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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| The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, Dean |
May 23, 2019
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
-- Psalm 96:9
This Sunday at 4:00 p.m., Trinity Cathedral is honored to gather the community on Sunday evening when we celebrate Evensong. In case you've never attended such a service, you are in for a glorious occasion!
Evensong is a service of evening prayer and includes readings, hymns, prayers, and transcendent music. The service finds its origin in the monastic tradition of monks singing vespers. At the time of the English reformation, composers began arranging the sung prayers and responses in the English language, so that people would not only understand the words, but also so they might find sublime beauty in them, too. The intent of the composers was to combine the words of prayers with the musical language of the heart.
At an Evensong, you might find yourself transformed by the music, mesmerized by the light in the stained glass windows, or you might simply let your heart be still and spend time with the Living God. Everyone engages the Evensong experience differently. Some people in the past have remarked that, even though some of the music was unfamiliar to them, the service brought their heart and soul into a place where God's peace landed upon the congregation. Evensong can certainly be a service of transformation and wonder.
The Cathedral Choir at Trinity practices long hours to offer such a wondrous service of choral anthems, hymns, and prayers. When the choir is singing, the singers are inviting you to experience the great gift they are offering you! And as such, they invite you into the sacred mysteries of God actually choosing to dwell with human beings in moments of beauty and grace. In the beauty of the holiness of Evensong, we experience a new form of God's love interacting with us.
In this Easter season of new life in Christ, give yourself the opportunity to find a new perspective. Give yourself an opportunity to see God at work in all parts of your life. Allow yourself to experience the transcendent, abundant presence of God in a different way than you have before. You will certainly take away a new sense of blessing and a new sense of God's light and love surrounding you.
Be inspired. Join us Sunday!
In Christ's peace,
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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:
TONIGHT, 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 Cathedral Organ Repair Campaign. Tickets will be $20.00 and available after services on Sunday May 26. Bring a friend and enjoy the show! Tickets also available online at TrinityMusicAZ.org
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Choral Evensong THIS Sunday
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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Have you seen this Memorial plaque at Trinity
On Memorial Day, we remember all the men and women who have lost their lives serving in the Armed Forces. Traditionally, churches honor the lives of those whom we have loved and who have served in War Memorials. They can be in the form of a small chapel or windows, but most often take form in plaques that commemorate those who have died in a particular conflict. In the past, on Memorial Day, churches would read rosters of parishioners who died serving the United States in wartime.
Here at Trinity Cathedral, our War Memorial is a plaque remembering those lost during World War II. It was originally hung at the front of the nave, where the lectern is. It now resides on the eastern wall of the columbarium. If you are interested in the continuing ways we support men and women in the Armed Forces, please contact parishioner Joan Haldiman about
MilitaryFamiliesSupportGroup.org or discover more at the Office of the Bishop to Armed Forces and Federal Ministry at
www.basfm.org.
The prayer "
For those in the Armed Forces of our Country" can be found on p. 823 of the Book of Common Prayer:
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and
keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home
and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly
grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give
them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant
them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Class of 2019
Junior High School
Selena Villa Garcia - Garfield Elementary
High School
Emily Moore - Sunnyslope High
Jackie Villa Garcia - North High
Timothy King - Brophy Prep
Aidan Rowland - Brophy Prep
Emma Rowland - Veritas Prep
Orion Forbes - Vasalia, CA
University
Angelo Fresco, Network Administration,
Southern New Hampshire University
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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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Back-to-School Backpack Drive
This year we are going to make sure that every 1st
grader at Garfield Elementary starts the school year knowing how much Trinity Cathedral cares.
On June 9th pick up your tag to buy a backpack for a boy or a girl. The list of school supplies needed will be on the tag.
Bring the tag and your "filled" backpack to the Cathedral no later than JULY 14th.
Place your backpack in the bin at the front desk.
You too can be a hero for the kids at Garfield Elementary School!!
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Summer Hours
Starting May 28, the Cathedral Offices are open Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Regular hours (Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) will resume on September 3.
Our Wednesday 12:10 p.m. celebration of the Holy Eucharist will continue to be held during the summer.
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Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers are sought to work on a new build by the Episcopal Habitat Coalition (EHC).
As always, no specific skills are required just a desire to fight homelessness, join this good cause, and have a great experience.
Our workday is Saturday, June 8. The address is 5327 W Orangewood.
Please contact Joe Harte for more information, with questions, or to request a ride to the building site. Phone/ text (602) 621-3673 or email jjmhjr@cox.net
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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 reception desk in the Olney Room art gallery, 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 Cathedral staff or clergy 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 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
4:00pm - Choral Evensong - Cathedral
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
Wednesday, May 29
12:10pm - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
6:30pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal - Cathedral
8:00pm - N.A. Meeting - Atwood Hall
Saturday, June 1
9:00am - Deacon Ordination - Cathedral
Sunday, June 2
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
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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:
Dennis House (5/27), Tony Moore (5/28), and David Nielsen (5/30).
Anniversaries:
Betsy Fraker & Kirk Davis (5/28),
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
Church of the Epiphany, Flagstaff.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
All members of the Anglican Communion around the world.
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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