This Week @ Trinity
March 7, 2019
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Sunday, March 10,
First Sunday in Lent
REMINDER: This Sunday is Daylight Savings Time Change
Rev. Sarah Shofstall will preach at all three services.
Worship Service Times
8:00 a.m. Early Eucharist
9:00 a.m.
Mostly Jazz Mass
11:15 a.m. Choral Eucharist
Forum: How the 1979 BCP Was Revised
How exactly does one revise or create a prayer book? At 10:10 a.m., Dean Owens will explore both the process used in the creation of the current book and consider the ancient and modern sources for the prayers we pray each day and each Sunday.
Children's Ministry
The 9 a.m. service includes Chapel Chat, when children are invited to join children's minister Kate McFadden in the Chapel for an activity. We will have Godly Play, Quest and Youth Group at 10:10 a.m.
Community Gospel Reflections
Most Sunday mornings, we gather during during the Education Hour to share 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 join us!
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The Installation of the Very Rev. Bernard Owens, IV
Our church family and the Diocese of Ohio will celebrate the installation of the twelfth Dean of Trinity Cathedral on
Sunday, March 24, 4 p.m. a
t a Choral Evensong followed by a reception. To assist with logistics and planning, please let us know if you plan to attend.
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Worship Book & Bulletin Options
During services, you can use our free wi-fi to view the bulletin on your phone or tablet online
. Please turn off your device ringers and notifications during services, and ensure your devices are identified with your name.
If you are unable to attend church, you can view the service bulletin on your computer or other device at home and listen to sermon and forum podcasts online. If that happens, we will hope to see you the following week!
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BrownBag Concert |
Wednesday, March 13
Movie Memories: Those Sassy Ladies!
Kristine Caswelch sings the classics from movies old and new.
The "Pop-Up" Gallery will feature original oil paintings by Demetrious Rezos (rezosart.com).
For a complete schedule of BrownBag Concerts, which are at 12 p.m. on upcoming Wednesdays, visit the
Music and Art at Trinity
website.
Choral Evensong |
Wednesday, March 13
James Theodore Holly is commemorated. The Rev. Sarah Shofstall leads the
service, and Trinity Chamber Singers perform Rubbra in A-flat.
Since the first Book of Common Prayer in 1549, Choral Evensong has been an evening offering sung in cathedrals and churches of the Anglican Communion. This 6 p.m. service is held on Wednesday nights from October through May. The service is followed by community supper ($6 suggested donation).
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Big Read Exhibition
Our pictorial celebration of
Citizen: An American Lyric, with artwork by Brenda Tucker and Katrice Headd, is on display
only through March 12 in the Promenade Gallery.
Brenda Tucker focuses her art on black people in ordinary or religious settings because the images we often see are European.
Last week's "NEA Big Read" Concert featuring Kristine Caswelch and Matt Jones has been scheduled for an encore performance at the Lakewood Public Library, Sunday March 24th at 2 p.m.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. The NEA presents NEA Big Read in partnership with Arts Midwest. Learn more at
BigReadCLE.com.
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Lent is the six-week period that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Easter Sunday. The season of Lent is seen as a time of solemn observance and preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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Lent Madness Is Here!
And...we're off! Lent Madness 2019 kicks off with a bang as it's Mary vs. Martha in the Bethany Blowout. Cast your first vote of Lenten Madness, a fun, way to learn about the men and women highlighted in the Church's Calendar of Saints during the season of Lent, which began this year on March 6. Here's the format: 32 "saints" are placed into a single elimination tournament bracket. Biographical information about each saint is shared. Vote for your favorite saints on the Lent Madness website, or by using Facebook or Twitter until one saint earns the coveted Golden Halo!
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Fish Fry Outings
Are you interested in attending local fish fries with other Trinity members during the Lenten season? Send your request to join the fish fry group to Bill DiTirro at bdt8320@sbcglobal.net, and you'll get an email each Sunday with the Friday fish fry location and time. Attendees will help choose the weekly locations. Don't delay! Lenten fish dinners last only five weeks, beginning on Friday, March 8.
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A Message from the Vestry
In addition to our normal ministry workings and functions, Trinity's vestry is currently overseeing two special projects. Members of vestry continue to collaborate with the Diocese and Cleveland State University to find a mission-compatible use for Mather Hall. An ad hoc committee, co-chaired by Jane Freeman and Janet Lechleitner, is advising vestry on revisions to Trinity Cathedral's bylaws to ensure they are compliant with diocesan canons and represent best practices. We are enjoying the leadership Dean Owens is showing in his presiding over vestry meetings and the fresh perspectives he is bringing.
Vestry minutes are available online here. Our next meeting is March 26, 2019 at 5:30 pm. As always, if you have any concerns, you may send them to the Wardens at: yourvestry@trinitycleveland.org or contact any member of vestry.
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Call for Leadership Nominations
Trinity Cathedral's Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the following positions: Vestry; Cathedral Council; Delegate and Alternate at the 2018 Diocesan Convention; and At-Large members of the 2020 Nominating Committee. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Applications are also available at the reception desk, and the application deadline is Monday, March 25, 2019.
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Trinity Faith Journey Book Club
Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 p.m. | Board Room
We will meet to discuss Jim Wallis' "America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America." We will meet on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room to discuss this important work. Jim Wallis is the founder and leader of Sojourners "...whose mission is to put faith into action for social justice".
Otis Moss III, the son of Otis Moss, Jr. who was pastor of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church in Cleveland, says of Wallis' work
"Jim Wallis, the nation's preeminent evangelical prophetic teacher, and preacher, sends a tough love letter to America, demanding and daring the church not only to repent of the "original sin" of racism, but also to join the fight against all forms of racial injustice."
Come and join us. Questions? freeman.bruce@gmail.com
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SoulCollageĀ® *Please note date correction below
Saturday Morning, March 16, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
This card-making workshop is suitable for new and experienced SoulCollagers. We will make and share SoulCollageĀ® cards in a supportive environment. Card-making materials are provided. There is no fee, but a free-will offering is accepted for the cost of materials.
For further information, please contact Charlotte Nichols a cdn216@gmail.com.
Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
This session is for those who have made some SoulCollageĀ® 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.
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Consider Investing in Trinity's Urban Farm
Our faithful Urban Farm volunteers will soon be hard at work, beginning spring planting to reach their goal of 3,500 lbs. of fresh food, to be donated to local hunger programs in 2019. The primary recipient is Trinity's own A Place At The Table ministry. To help with raising funds for the cause, the Farm has partnered with local crowdfunding partners IOBY (In Our Back Yard) to raise money for items they will need. You can visit their site and donate online here.
Some of the items you'll be helping with: annual water permit, topsoil, leaf humus, tools, seeds, plant starts, gasoline and 2-cycle oil for mowers and trimmers, landscape fabric, lumber for raised beds and more. If you have questions, please contact Scott Blanchard at scottwblanchard@roadrunner.com.
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Trinity is Hiring! Building Stewards
Trinity is currently
recruiting a full-time Building Steward with a custodial focus and a part-time Building Steward with a maintenance/janitorial focus.
The Building Steward works autonomously, responsibly and leads by example to maintain Trinity's campus to the highest standard. This position reports to the Facility Manager.
The Custodial Building Steward undertakes the responsibility of preserving the good condition of the Trinity campus by performing a variety of tasks such as janitorial duties, regular cleaning and cleaning projects.
The Maintenance/Janitorial Building Steward undertakes the responsibility of preserving the good condition of the Trinity campus by performing a variety of tasks such as janitorial duties, maintenance and maintenance projects.
Interested candidates may
email a resume and references with a subject heading of "Full-time Building Steward (custodial)" or "Part-time Building Steward (maintenance/janitorial)" to hr@trinitycleveland.org. You may also contact this e-mail to request a full job description.
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Marion-Sterling School Food Pantry
Thanks to everyone who has donated to the Marion-Sterling School food pantry!
You can help keep the shopping cart full by dropping off needed items (view the shopping wish list here) every Sunday in the Promenade
. You may make a financial donation to support the program online or by dropping your cash or check in the offering plate; mark the envelope "Food for Families." If you have any questions, contact Food for Families program coordinator Dale Murphy at dale.murphy@sbcglobal.net or Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
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Children & Families Ministry
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Messy Church
Sunday, March 31, during the 9 a.m. service
Messy Church is an entirely different worship experience.
Conversation, music and laughter flows freely in the Nave. Teenagers intently observe knitting needles tick-tick-tick as a new prayer shawl is being formed. A toddler and an empty-nester giggle, while making the same craft, side-by-side.
The theme for the lesson, activity, demonstration and crafts will focus on The Beatitudes. If you need a refresher, a beatitude is an expression of supreme blessedness. "The Beatitudes" is the title often used to describe eight blessings Jesus listed when he gave his Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-11). We'll interact with these blessings through storytelling, movement, breaking of the bread, and making of the crafts.
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Register for 2019 Youth Mission Trip
Youth will serve with the social service nonprofit
Mustard Seed Communities during this year's mission trip from Saturday, June 22, to Sunday, June 30, in Franklin, PA. Students in grades sixth to 12th during the 2018-19 school year may participate. Youth and adult volunteers will contribute to an ongoing initiative that provides safe, warm and dry housing for low-income individuals and families.
The out-of-pocket expense for families is $106. Two-thirds of the cost is covered by church/grant funding and fundraising. The cost includes food, lodging, transportation, etc.
Registration paperwork with a check made out to Trinity Cathedral with a $53 deposit for each participant is
due no later Sunday, March 17. Final payments are due Sunday, April 14.
To request the paperwork and more information, including travel details, a packing list, etc., contact Kate McFadden at
kmcfadden@trinitycathedral.org or 216-774-0478.
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Bellwether Farm Summer Camp
Bellwether Farm is the Camp, Retreat, and Education Center for the Diocese of Ohio, located in Wakeman (Huron County), 15 miles south of Vermilion.
School-age children may attend a traditional overnight summer camp that seeks to teach healthy social, nutritional, and environmental practices, while providing a safe context in which to encounter God's beautiful creation. Campers will have an opportunity to learn about organic gardening, animal care, and creative cooking. They also will participate in traditional camp activities, including swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, fishing, field games, and archery.
Summer Camp Dates:
Week 1: June 17 - 22
For children who completed grades 1-12
Week 2: June 24 - 29
For children who completed grades 2-12
Week 3: July 1 - 6
For children who completed grades K-12
Week 4: July 8 - 13
For children who have completed grades K-12
Week 5: July 15 - 20
For children who have completed grades K-12
Bellwether Farm is also seeking camp counselors. If you or someone you know may be interested, please fill out the application online.
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- Food for Families: We are looking for leaders to help manage distribution of fresh produce and other items at Marion-Sterling School (3033 Central Avenue) on the second Friday of each month. Training for the two positions, ministry coordinator and volunteer coordinator, will be provided. More information is available here. Contact Dale Murphy at dale.murpy@sbcglobal.net and Ginger Bitikofer at 216-774-0407.
- Community Supper: We need a volunteer for this family-friendly opportunity to set up tables before the meal anytime between 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Supper volunteers don't need to serve every week, but as they are available.
- Altar Guild / Sacristans: Volunteers are needed to serve as sacristans to assist in the preparation of the of the altar and worship areas for the 8 and 9 a.m. Sunday services. Training is provided.
- Ushers: We are looking for two ushers to serve on the fourth Sunday of the month for the 9 a.m. Mostly Jazz Mass.
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Submit Your Content for Publication
The deadline to submit program updates or events for the weekly e-news,
This Week @ Trinity,
is the Tuesday before each Thursday publication date. March 19 is the deadline for submission
for the April
Cathedral Connections.
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Diocese of Ohio Summer Interns
The Diocese is currently seeking four interns to assist in various offices throughout the summer. Interns will work 200 hours for 10 weeks between June and August. There is a stipend of $10 to $12/hour, dependent upon skills and previous experience. The list of internship opportunities is now available.
If you are interested in applying, please send a resume and brief (one-page) cover letter that indicates your 1st and 2nd choices of internships, why each internship interests you, and what you would bring to the position. You may apply for internships in more than one area. The deadline for applications is March 31.
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The Status of the Death Penalty in Ohio
Featuring
Ohioans to Stop Executions (OTSE)
Tuesday March 12 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., John Carroll University
Dolan Auditorium, Dolan Science Center
Death penalty experts Kevin Werner, Hannah Kubbins, and former federal prosecutor Bernard Smith for a panel discussion on the Death Penalty in Ohio. Ohio has scheduled dozens of executions into 2022, but now questions are being raised about the lethal injection protocol and whether or not it amounts to torture. Recent concerns have been raised by a federal judge and in response Governor DeWine issued a temporary reprieve on executions. With multiple executions scheduled for the next few years, now is the best time for students to engage and understand what's going on with Ohio's death penalty system.
Find out more about Ohioans to Stop Executions here.
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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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