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This Week @ Trinity
July 26, 2018
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The Rev. Sarah Shofstall leading the weekly Healing Eucharist service. This intimate weekday service is held year-round in the Chapel on Thursdays at 12:10 p.m.
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Prospect Avenue is being resurfaced from East 22 to East 36 Streets. Two-way traffic and access to the Trinity parking lot will be maintained throughout the work.
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Sunday, July 29, The Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Trinity's 2-service Sunday schedule will continue through September 2.
Holy Eucharist Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The Rev. Dr. Paul Gaston will preach at both services.
Community Gospel Reflections (Bible study) - 9 a.m.
Dean's Forum: A Report on the General Convention - 9 a.m.
Trinity Vestry member Jane Freeman will report on the outcomes for The Episcopal Church's 79th convention, which concluded in Austin, Texas on July 13. Jane represented the Diocese of Ohio as a lay deputy at the Convention.
Tai Chi - 9 a.m.
Trinity member George Anderson will lead a Tai Chi session during the
9 a.m. education hour. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome. Class will meet in the back garden after the 8 a.m. service. In the event of rain, the class will meet in the East Transept.
Becoming Beloved Community
Table
Want to know more about Becoming Beloved Community, Trinity's newest group committed to Presiding Bishop Curry's vision for racial healing, reconciliation and justice? Then stop by the information table in the Promenade on Sunday for more information!
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Dean Search Committee Update
The Search Committee is now doing home church visits for the lead candidates. The visits will be completed in early August.
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Baptisms Offered
Baptisms will be offered on August 12. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407 or [email protected] for more information.
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A Mobile Mini ® storage locker is the latest addition to Trinity's Urban Farm (East 35 Street and Cedar Avenue). The locker provides secure, on-site storage for garden tools, mowers and other hand tools. Mobile Mini Inc. made an in-kind donation of four months of rental fees in support of the Farm's good work.
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Members, please send your photo for the congregational directory to Ginger Bitikofer (
[email protected]) if you haven't already done so.
Alternatively,
you can have her take your photo on a Sunday morning.
Make it easier for our new Priest Associate, the Rev. Sarah Shofstall, and later, our new dean, to get to know everyone!
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Annual Youth Mission Trip
July 22 - July 29
This Sunday, 26 Diocese of Ohio youth -- 11 from Trinity -- will return from the 2018 Mission Trip. Youth are serving in a program titled "Project Help" to "Repair One Home at a Time in the Heart of Appalachia" at the
Dungannon Development Center located in Dungannon, Virginia. The Mission Trip is being led by Trinity's Children, Youth & Family Minister Kate McFadden and St. Paul's Medina Youth Minister Mary Anthony, with the support of chaperones from the other participating churches -- St. Matthew's, Brecksville; St. Timothy's, Macedonia and St. John's, Cuyahoga Falls. Visit
Facebook
and
Instagram
for photos and stories of their service, ministry and fellowship.
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Marion-Sterling School Supplies Needed
Donate by Sunday, August 5
Students at nearby Marion-Sterling School will return to class on August 13
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Trinity's help has been requested by the School to equip students for the new school year.
Here are the supplies needed:
#2 pencils
12-inch plastic rulers
16-pack crayons
3-ring binders
Blunt scissors
Colored pencils
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Erasers
Glue sticks
Pocket folders
Spiral notebooks (one subject)
Washable wide markers (8 ct)
Wide-ruled filler paper
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Donations may be dropped off at Trinity's Front Desk.
Monetary donations are also welcome! You can donate online or send a check payable to Trinity Cathedral with "Marion-Sterling School supplies" on the memo line.
Checks may be submitted through Sunday's offering, left at the Front Desk or mailed. All donations -- supplies or cash -- must be received by Sunday,
August 5.
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Upcoming Meetings and Programs
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Episcopal Peace Fellowship Meeting
Sunday, August 5, 11:15 a.m.
EPF is a national organization connecting all who seek a deliberate response to injustice and violence, and want to pray, study and take action for justice and peace in our communities, our church and the world.
All are welcome to attend and learn more about the work of EPF and how to become an active participant with Trinity and other churches in the Diocese. Contact Debbie Hunter at [email protected], Bruce Freeman at [email protected] or download a flyer for more information.
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Knitting Pearls Summer Sessions
Fridays, August 10, 24 - 9:30 a.m.
All who crochet or do other needlework are welcome to join the Friday Knitting Pearls this summer. Contact Elizabeth Billings at [email protected] to learn more.
Monday Knitting Pearls
Monday, August 13, 6 p.m.
The Monday Knitting Pearls group will meet at the Trinity Commons' Subway on August 13.
The meeting is open to all.
Contact Toni Ponzo at [email protected] for more information.
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Faith Journey Book Group
Tuesdays, August 14 and September 11, 6 p.m.
On August 14, the Faith Journey book group will discuss Michael Eric Dyson's
Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America.
Diarmaid McCullough's compelling contemplation on the role of silence in Christian tradition,
Silence: A Christian History, will be discussed at the September 11 meeting. Contact Bruce Freeman at
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Wednesday, August 15, 11 a.m.
Seniors, save the date for the second annual Trinity Senior Summer Social on Wednesday, August 15, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Come for a light lunch, Eucharist and some time with your friends. RSVP to Ginger Bitikofer at
[email protected]
or 216-774-0407. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help with the cost of lunch.
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Senior Summer Social Drivers:
Volunteer drivers are needed to transport some of our seniors to and
from Trinity's Senior Summer Social on Wednesday, August 15,
11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Drivers are invited to join us for lunch. Contact Ginger Bitikofer at
[email protected] to volunteer or for more information.
Marion-Sterling School Supplies Sorters and Drivers:
Volunteers are needed to help sort the donated school supplies on Sunday, August 5 after the 10 a.m. service. The supplies will be delivered to the school on Monday, August 6 (late morning). Contact David Cratty at 216-228-5721 or
[email protected]
if you are available to help deliver the supplies to Marion-Sterling.
Urban Farm Gardeners:
Volunteers are needed at Trinity's Urban Farm to help with harvesting, composting, mowing, planting, trimming or weeding. Work crews meet every Saturday, 9 a.m. - Noon at the Farm (East 35 Street and Central Avenue). You need not stay the entire time.
Children/Youth Group Teachers & Assistants: Volunteers are needed to serve in Trinity's Children & Youth faith formation program this fall. The ministry rewards are tenfold in fun and fellowship with Trinity's kids and teenagers. A commitment of two Sundays a month during the
10 a.m. formation hour is requested. No experience is necessary to serve. Leader orientation and "Safeguarding God's Children" training will be provided. Contact Kate at [email protected] or 216-774-0478 to get involved.
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Presiding Bishop's Letter Regarding Upcoming Surgery
Dear Friends in Christ,
A few months ago, through my annual physical, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After a variety of tests, consultations, and conversations with my wife and daughters, I decided on a surgical treatment course. On this coming Tuesday, July 31st, I will have surgery to remove the prostate gland.
Read the full letter
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Please include the Presiding Bishop in your prayers.
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General Convention of The Episcopal Church Wrap-Up
The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church concluded on July 13. There were many accomplishments during the Convention's nearly two weeks of sessions including: full access to trial-use marriage rites, a plan for liturgical and prayer book revision, resolutions on immigration issues, the re-election of Gay Jennings to her third and final term as president of the House of Deputies and more. Here
is the General Convention wrap up, as reported by the Episcopal News Service.
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Thursday, July 26, 7 p.m.
Greater Cleveland Congregations will hold a
Delegate
Assembly on Thursday, July 26 at 7 p.m.
at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church (8712 Quincy Ave, Cleveland 44106). The July 26 assembly will feature long-time Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) organizer Larry Gordon. Larry is currently the Metro IAF supervisor for New England and has been an organizer with the Industrial Areas Foundation for over 20 years.
C
ontact
i
nfo@greaterclevelandcongregations.org
for more information.
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Circle the Cities with Love - Cleveland
Sunday, July 29, 2 - 4 p.m.
Voinovich Bicentennial Park (East 9th Street Pier, Cleveland 44114)
Stand together with your fellow community members in silence for 30 minutes in the spirit of love to counteract this time of unrest, turmoil, and uncertainty around the globe.
This is a non-violent, peaceful gathering. The event, organized in partnership with the YWCA Greater Cleveland, is not a protest. Set aside your signs, your politics, and your disagreements this day and use the power of LOVE to bring healing, peace, and unity to our cities, our country, and our world.
Circle the City with Love - Cleveland is free and open to all. Register by visiting
https://www.circlecitywithlove.com/locations/
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Pick Your Own Veggies at Bellwether Farm
Saturday, August 4, 9 a.m. - Noon
Members of the Diocese of Ohio are invited to "Pick Your Own" day at Bellwether Farm on Saturday, August 4 from 9 a.m. until noon. Donations are welcome and will be gratefully accepted to help support the Farm!
Reusable insulated harvest
bags with the Bellwether Farm logo will be available for a donation of $5 or more.
Contact Farm Manager Kyle Mitchell at
[email protected]
for more information.
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Seed Saving Workshop at Bellwether Farm
Saturday, August 11, 3-6:30 p.m.
Cohosted with the Cleveland Seed Bank, the Seed Saving Workshop on August 11 will teach participants the basics of harvesting and saving different types of seed and how seed-saving benefits communities and biodiversity. After the workshop, everyone will have a chance to taste the fruits of the field at a farm-to-table dinner. The registration is $15 and availability is limited. More information is available at bellwetherfarm.com.
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The Light Shines Through Exhibit
The Light Shines Through exhibit
, organized by Trinity's Arts Committee,
will be on view through July.
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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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