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November 15, 2018 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, Dean
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November 15, 2018
Then they told what had happened on the road,
and how he had been made known to them
in the breaking of the bread.
-- Luke 24:35
The pilgrims from Trinity have been praying every day for all whom we love back home. Today is our last day on pilgrimage in this Land of the Holy One. Earlier today, we took a bus trip out to Emmaus-Nicopolis to recount the story of the disciples of Jesus who had fled Jerusalem after Christ's crucifixion.
While walking towards Emmaus, a stranger appears to walk with them, and as the story goes, the two who are walking realize that they had been walking with the risen Christ all along. His presence was made known to them, and their eyes were opened. They immediately went back to Jerusalem and told every disciple of Jesus that they could find.
Twelve hours from now, our group begins the long journey home. Many of the pilgrims have encountered the Living God in a variety of ways -- through worship and prayer, through the holy sites we have visited, and quite profoundly, through the people of this land.
Jerusalem Archbishop Suheil Dawani calls the Christians of the land "living stones." The people of Israel/Palestine witness to the presence of the Risen Christ through the ways in which they live every single day. For a local Christian, following Jesus is a way of life that encompasses the whole person. At times, the local Christians encounter great difficulty. Other times, they experience tremendous moments of joy, a joy that no tragedy or challenge or setback can take away. The presence of Christ is palpable in the people of this land, and we have much to learn from these "living stones."
No one who goes on pilgrimage returns back home the same. We have all been changed in some way. When you encounter our pilgrims upon their return to Trinity, ask them how they have been changed. You might be surprised by what you hear, and you might be encouraged in some particular way to deepen your walk as a disciple of Jesus. The important thing is for you to ask questions.
The pilgrims will have plenty to tell, and they'd love to engage with you in dialogue and reflection. Long journeys such as these can be the genesis of transformation for whole faith communities, for generations to come.
The Living God walks alongside you, the people of Trinity Cathedral, every day. Many of our pilgrims recognized this reality in the early days of our journey. You are the "living stones" in greater Phoenix! Our church encounters the Living God every time we gather. The enthusiasm we have for our return mirrors the joy of Christ's disciples. Our hearts have been strangely warmed. We can't wait to see you on Sunday!
Sending abundant portions of God's peace and love,
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Stewardship Season
Help us plan a wonderful, holy, and spirit-filled 2019. The stewardship season helps your clergy, staff, and cathedral chapter to begin planning for our life together in 2019. Your promise pledge helps us see the blessed opportunities which lay ahead of us in the next year. We cannot do all that we do without your generous promise of time, talent, and treasure!
Three easy ways to register a promise pledge for 2019:
- Complete one in the pews at church and place in the offering plate.
- Mail your promise pledge card back to Trinity at any time.
- Go to trinitycathedral.com and complete the pledge form by clicking the box at the top of the home page.
If you have questions about the pledge process, what it is, or how you can be a part of this stewardship season at Trinity, please contact The Rev. Troy Mendez at troy@trinitycathedral.com
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Community Meal THIS Sunday
We will gather on Sunday, November 18 to celebrate our stewardship ingathering and the joy to which God is calling us. We are a community that welcomes all to be transformed In Christ through worship, fellowship and service. We have offered our pledges out of gratitude, and as a "thank you" to all of you who continue to put your hearts and souls into the mission of Trinity Cathedral, we encourage you to join us.
The cathedral will provide the main entrees, and parishioners are encouraged to bring salads, sides, and desserts.
We will also need assistance with set up, serving, and clean up. Please see the sign in sheet at the front desk of the Olney Gallery, or use the following link:
All are welcome and encouraged to join us. This is the day that the Lord has made!
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Thanksgiving Breakfast for the Homeless
We are planning again this year to welcome our homeless neighbors to Trinity for breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. A sign-up sheet is on the Front Desk in the Olney Room. Volunteers should expect to arrive at 7:00 a.m., unless otherwise instructed.
As in previous years, we also ask that members of the congregation provide loaves of specialty breads, i.e. banana nut, zucchini, pumpkin, etc. which have always been popular with our homeless guests.
For more information, please contact Cathedral member Dave Howell at dave.a.howell@wellsfargo.com or at (602) 378-1894.
The sign-up for the Christmas breakfast will be available after the first of December.
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Sixth Annual Messiah Sing!!
Music at Trinity presents the Sixth Annual Messiah Sing on Sunday, November 25 at 4:00 PM. Come belt out your favorite Handel Choruses from Messiah Part I and we'll end with the audience favorite "Halleluia Chorus". Tickets are $10.00, available at the door or online at
trinitymusicaz.org. PLEASE BRING YOUR SCORE!
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Trinity Quilters Annual Quilt Show and Meeting Dates
Save the date for your
Annual Quilt Show in the Olney Gallery:
Sunday, December 2. Enjoy a preview of the 2019 Raffle Quilt. Your generosity in buying raffle tickets (on sale in January) support this ministry. Most of the quilts in the show are completed and ready for delivery to the Sojourner Center, a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Others are ready as needed in our own Trinity family. Some are works in progress. You make all of them possible.
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Trinity Quilters will meet THIS Saturday, November 17 and again on Saturday, November 24 in Atwood Hall starting at 9:00 a.m.
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Second Half of Life Spirituality
Next Second Half of Life Spirituality Session Scheduled for Saturday, December 1.
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, December 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the top-level Auditorium of Trinity Cathedral.
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-
"What gifts are available to us to use on our spiritual journey?" "What does God have in store for you-right around the corner in 2019?" Do you subscribe to New Year's resolutions? 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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Christmas Celebration at Garfield Elementary School
Christmas in Garfield on Saturday, December 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Trinity Cathedral is partnering with UnitePhx, several Phoenix Churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations to bring our holiday celebration to Garfield Elementary School and Community.
We will be providing crafts for kids and there will be other entertainment, and activities for the kids and their families. We will need volunteers to help with all activities.
Every child who joins us will receive a toy. We will be collecting new unwrapped gifts. Please provide gifts appropriate for ages 2-16; purchases should be @ $10.
UnitePHX partners with Christian churches in the heart of downtown Phoenix who desire to serve their surrounding communities. UnitePHX provides a unique opportunity for church to connect with local Christian organizations focuses on positively impacting the hungry, addicted, abandoned and neglected in our community. This is the 16th consecutive year that this event has been held and over 1,500 children and their families will be there.
There will be sign-up opportunities available next week. There will be box for donating toys behind the stairs in the Olney Art Gallery. Please email The Rev. Myra Kingsley, Deacon at
myra@trinitycathedral.com or call at (602) 625-5774, if you have any questions. For more information on UnitePHX, check out their website at
unitephx.org
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Knitters and Crocheters Needed
Are you feeling crafty Trinity?
We are looking to recruit those who knit or crochet to assist in our drive to make beanies, scarves, mittens, These accessories are to be distributed at our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas breakfast celebrations for our homeless population at Trinity.
We also accept gently used coats, blankets, reusable totes, etc.
Interested individuals/groups or those wishing to donate yarn, please get in touch with Dyane Welt at onawing@cox.net
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Save the Date
By the Grace of God
And with the consent of the People
The Right Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith
Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona
Will Ordain
David Ulloa Chavez
Susana Santibañez
To the Sacred Order of Priests
In Christ's One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Friday, December 14, 2018
at 6 o'clock in the evening
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 West Roosevelt Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Your Prayers and Presence are Requested
Clergy: Red Stoles
Reception Following
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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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Introducing The Rev. Stanley Collins, Affiliated Clergy
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The Rev. Stanley P. Collins, Affiliated Clergy
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The Rev. Stanley Penrose Collins (Fr. Stan) is a life-long Episcopalian. Attending the University of Pennsylvania and graduating from Temple University in psychology and mathematics, he enjoyed a 25-year career in information processing with I.B.M., Univac and others. A graduate of the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest with a M.Div., Fr. Collins has served 34-years in the Priesthood of the Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Texas and San Joaquin. His ministry includes Diocesan Evangelism and Education chairs, General Conventions, Convocational Dean, various board positions for non-profit and outreach agencies, and as an author, columnist of the Spiritual Growth column for the Texas Churchman.
He is married to Carole Collins, a retired school teacher, for 51 years. They have 3 children, Amy Carlile and Barbara Smith (both at the Cathedral), and Rebecca Trow (residing in Texas), and three grandchildren, Lillie Carlile, Dylan Smith and Cecilia Smith.
Fr. Collins has long been a part of Trinity Cathedral, having baptized their three grandchildren here and officiated Barbara's wedding with then Dean Rebecca. He is currently serving at the Wednesday Midweek Holy Eucharist services and the Sunday Spanish-language Holy Eucharist services.
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Southwest Landscapes in Oil - Art by Michele Schuck & Bobby Lee Krajnik
Michele Schuck, and Bobby Lee Krajnik capture Southwestern landscapes.
Schuck uses a soft focus impressionistic approach while
Krajnik's uses vivid and abstract colors.
Schuck's goal is not a photographic likeness of a place but rather to obtain an impression of it. She captures the essence and not the whole of her subject matter. Schuck shares, "I'm always striving to capture that moment in time and that particular scene which inspired me to put paint to canvas." Schuck is the artist in residence at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park and is currently represented by The Wickenburg Artisans Gallery.
Krajnik uses a colorful palette to create vibrant landscapes. Her work is influenced by the history and beauty of sanctuaries in the Southwest. Krajnik states, "I am drawn to the rich histories, weathered exteriors and hand construction of these special buildings, to me they represent a community." Krajnik has been exhibiting for the past fifteen years in galleries throughout the Southwest and in Mexico. She is currently showing at Sacred Art Gallery in Scottsdale and Weiss Art in Santa Fe.
On exhibit through November 28, 2018
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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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This Week at Trinity
Thursday, November 15
Cathedral Chapter meeting cancelled
Saturday, November 17
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
Sunday, November 18
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - 12:30pm - Nursery available
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:15am - Godly Play
11:15am - Trinitas
11:15am - Thanksgiving luncheon
Wednesday, November 21
12:10pm - Thanksgiving Holy Eucharist - Cathedral
8:00pm - N.A. - Atwood Hall
1:00pm, Wednesday, November 21 - Sunday, November 25
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.
Saturday, November 23
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
Sunday, November 25
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - 12:30pm - Nursery available
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:15am - Godly Play
11:15am - Trinitas
4:00pm - Messiah Sing (see announcement)
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Save the Date
- Sunday, November 18
- Community Meal in Celebration of Thanksgiving
- Wednesday, November 21
- Thursday, November 22
- Breakfast for Those Experiencing Homelessness
- Sunday, November 25
- Friday, December 14
- Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev. David Chavez (with Las Posadas)
- Wednesday, January 30
- Annual Meeting of the Congregation
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers: Emillee & family, Robert, Wesley, Meredith, Fay & Ron, Dolly & Bill, Ellyn & family, Pat, and Jaclyn.
Birthdays: Holly Herring, Ryland Ugalino (11/18), Keeley Nielsen (11/22), Alexander Bardaweel (11/23), and Joan Haldiman, Becky McKelvey (11/24).
Anniversaries: Dolly & Bill Evans (11/23).
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Church of the Advent, Sun City West.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: The Anglican Church of Bermuda.
Community Prayers: All who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. All those affected by natural disasters and civil unrest. All those affected by the California wildfires, and the victims and families of the shooting in Globe.
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