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Reflections
Having spent last weekend with some of the women of St. John's Roseville, I was reminded of what a wonderful thing it is to be a part of such a vibrant church community. I was reminded of this because the women of St' John's practice community well. I think that the community gathered at Holy Trinity practices community well too, and I am looking forward to continuing to grow in the way we engage one another, care for one another and seek the best for one another. During this season of Lent, I am reminded of the call to walk where Jesus did, that is, to imitate His life through how we are community with those around us.
As an example of this care for one another, I wanted to help clarify how we will proceed through this particularly difficult cold, flu and virus season. I appreciate the precautions reported to me from last week, and so now, I would like to clarify a few things as we continue to gather together and be aware of Covid-19. I want to share with you the thoughts of another priest about how we might operate together in our worshipping. These thoughts are from the Reverend David Sibley, Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Walla Walla, WA.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Common Cup
Beloved at St. Paul’s,
The news of the last week has been filled with turmoil created by the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, roiling financial markets, causing increasing concern throughout the world about transmission, and otherwise raising concerns about the spread of infectious disease.
Invariably, the first question asked of the church in moments like this is:
What about the common cup at the Eucharist?
The simple answer is this - peer reviewed studies and Centers for Disease Control guidance since the 1980s have consistently shown that "no documented transmission of any infectious disease has ever been traced to the use of a common communion cup" and "the risk for infectious disease transmission by a common communion cup is very low, and appropriate safeguards--that is, wiping the interior and exterior rim between communicants, use of care to rotate the cloth during use, and use of a clean cloth for each service - would further diminish this risk."
American Journal of Infection Control
(Vol. 26, No. 5, 1998).
We do all these things at St. Paul's! Our Eucharistic Ministers are trained to wipe the rim of the chalice between each communicant, to rotate the purificator (the cloth), and the Altar Guild ensures a clean cloth is used for each liturgy.
A common follow up question is:
Is it more sanitary to intinct the host into the cup than drink from it?
In short - absolutely not! As any experienced Eucharistic Minister or clergy person will tell you, it is a common occurrence when people intinct the host for their fingers to touch either the consecrated wine or the side of the chalice. This is in fact less sanitary then drinking in the first place - we can make sure our Eucharistic Ministers and clergy wash their hands, but we can't do the same for the whole of the congregation!
Invariably, though, I am still told:
I understand the studies, but I'm still concerned - what should I do?
As your priest, I can recommend three options to you:
- When in doubt, drink from the common cup - it is the most sanitary way for you to receive the consecrated wine at the Eucharist. Christians have been doing so for centuries, and still manage to die at the same rate and pace as the general population!
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- If you don't want to drink from the cup, don't intinct for yourself. Instead, leave the host on your hand, and allow the Eucharistic Minister to intinct it for you, and place the host on your tongue. This ensures that only people with washed hands are handling the hosts, and it eliminates the unsanitary conditions that are caused by intinction.
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- Finally, if you don't want to receive the cup at all, it's ok not to. The church believes that all of the grace of the sacrament of the Eucharist is conferred wholly in each element - both consecrated bread and wine. To receive only the host is not to have a "half blessing" or to receive "half communion." Instead, receiving in one kind is to fully partake in the Eucharistic feast.
Finally, let your consideration for others carry the way you would through any other sickness: if you have a fever, stay home; if you have a cold, don't shake hands at the peace; and always, always, always wash your hands with soap and water for 15 seconds or longer.
I was ordained in 2011; in that time, I have communicated thousands of people and shaken thousands of hands in receiving lines. Beyond that - I've consumed what's left in the chalice after Holy Communion, quite literally drinking behind thousands of people over my ordained vocation. And I promise - I get sick at the same rate the rest of us do!
In a time of fear and panic, let us continue to dwell with one another, continue to be with one another, and continue to be at the Eucharistic feast with each other. I firmly believe Jesus would do the same.
This is a good practice for us during times of a pandemic like we are experiencing. Remember these things:
- If you are not feeling well, stay home.
- If your health is compromised and you have a higher risk of getting this virus, stay home.
- If you are not wanting to embrace, shake hands or whatever is your normal custom during the Peace, then refrain and others will respect your decision.
- If you do not want to drink from the common cup, simply cross your arms, I will bless you, and be assured that if you have received the bread, then you have received the Eucharist completely.
May we continue in the love of Christ,
brad+
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Adult Forum: Lent 2020
With Dr. David Davidson-Methot
This coming Lent the Adult Forum will read and discuss one of the last major works by the great Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, “The Undiscovered Self.” Written and published in the mid-1950’s, in the aftermath of WWII and the split between “western democracies” and the Soviet Union’s empire in the east, Jung reflects on the precarious position of the world, the fate of humankind, and what, if anything, can save civilization from what threatens it’s very existence. Many of his insights are still very much relevant today. The discussion, moderated by the Rev Dr David Davidson-Methot, should prove to be engaging and hopefully also insightful. Come join us!
Note, unlike previous forums, there will not be a DVD shown and discussed. Participants will be expected to have read the chapter (as indicated on the Outline available in advance from the office) to be discussed. As the book was published over 60 years ago, inexpensive paperback copies should be readily available. FREE electronic (PDF format) editions are available online
HERE
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GROUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
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It is because one antelope will
blow the dust from the other's eye that the two antelopes walk together."
African Proverb
"The one is many and the many are one. To be is to inter-be. We cannot just be by ourselves alone. We have to inter-be with every other thing."
Thich Nhat Hahn
"Driven by the forces of love, the fragments of the world seek each other so that the world may come into being."
Teilhard de Chardin
"Spiritual Direction is one person helping another to notice the direction of spiritual movement in their own life."
Thomas Merton
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Group Spiritual Direction at Trinity will meet monthly at 5:00 on first Sundays, before Compline.
If you would like to know more, please join us for at 5:00 pm on March 1st, then stay for our beautiful compline service.
Sign up by calling Heather Certik at
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Sign up for our Annual
Women's Silent Retreat
At the Abby of New Clairvaux
May 14th through 16th
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If you have questions or would like to sign up to experience this wonderful retreat, please contact Elizabeth Kent at (530) 632-5652
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Lenten Schedule
- Lenten Forum-All Sundays except Easter Sunday
- Compline: 7:00 PM - Sundays from 3/1 through 3/29
- Stations of the Cross (soup supper to follow)-Fridays During Lent-5:30
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Trinity Treats!
Every second Sunday, along with our traditional coffee, we will be in front of the church. Look for homemade pies, bread, coffee cakes, cookies, maybe even some plants, flowers, veggies, or even greeting cards!
Donations are graciously accepted, especially if you take home a whole pie or loaf of homemade sourdough bread.
We are looking for donations from gardeners and bakers! If you’d like to contribute or
to help oversee the table, please contact Sarah (913-9770)
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What's been happening at Holy Trinity?
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Dinners for Our Neighbors
Next Dinner Dates
We'd love to have you join us as a server, or to donate a hot dish for our meal. Please contact me and I'll happily put you on our email list.
- We will be serving at Utah's Place
- Tuesday night dinners at Holy Trinity March
If you have any questions, or would like to be placed on an email list, my contact information is below. New volunteers are always most welcome.
Thank you so much for your continuing care for those less fortunate!
Gratefully,
Carol Fegté
432-0659
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2020 Annual Meeting
Thank you to all who came to the annual meeting last week to reflect on our year, give thanks to those who serve and to make decisions about those who will be on our Vestry and those who will represent us at the Convention in November.
Our new Vestry members are:
- Summer Green
- Todd Hoida
- Larry Hoy
- Rob Stepp
Our convention delegates are:
- Heather Certik
- Kristie Garcia
- Summer Green
- Karen Hoida
- Stuart Lauters
- Gary Spriggs (alternate)
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Rejoice Yoga
Christian Yoga
5:30 PM Monday Evenings
March 2, 9, 16
at Holy Trinity
For additional classes and
information
please
check the website:
or email Paula at:
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Holy Trinity Outreach Ministries
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TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER:
Our upcoming dinners for the homeless will be Tuesday
March 17th and March 31st
at 5:00PM at
Holy Trinity
. Sign up by contacting Carol Fegté (
432-0659 or
cfegte@yahoo.com)
to bring food and/or serve. You can bring food to the church between 4-4:30pm on Tuesdays.
HOSPITALITY HOUSE:
Our next dinner
is
Sunday, March 8th
at Utah’s Place. Sign up by contacting Carol Fegté (
432-0659 or
cfegte@yahoo.com)
to serve or bring breakfast foods and dessert. (Nothing homemade is allowed. Must be store bought and sealed.) You may also contribute by writing a check to ‘Holy Trinity Church’ and in the lower left-hand corner write,
"Outreach Ministries."
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PASTORAL CARE:
The well-being of our members and friends is very important to us. If you are homebound or in the hospital or nursing home and unable to attend church, please call the office so that we can visit you, add you to our prayer list and arrange a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to bring you Communion.
RIDES TO CHURCH: If you are physically able to attend Sunday Services but are in need of transportation, or if you are able to bring a fellow parishioner to church on Sunday morning, please contact the church office Monday or Friday between 11:00 A-4:00 PM - (530)265-8836
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Requests for Prayers:
Members:
Polly Tuggle, Jean hoy, Scott Dunn, Alberta Seymour, Pam Bergthold, John Azevedo, Tom Ewart, Karolyn McElwain, Scott Gillette,
Rainey & Ron Spiller, Hank Acker, Doris Schaffarzick
Friends & Family
:
Ryan Bodine & Family, Brett Boyle & family, Kevin & Sandy Moorehead, Leda Chavarria,
Ron Tapp, Susan Silburn, Afton Wasley, Linda Menge, Peter Phelps, Dave Schafferzick, Louis Ceci
,
Lucie Thomas,
Jason Adams, Melinda Day
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
March Birthdays:
3/2 Patricia Fultz
3/6 Will McElwain
3/6 Lois Figueira
3/11 Jordan Ethan
3/15 Lynne Rosenau
3/17 Peter Lance
3/20 Brad Helmuth
3/21 Susan Spence
3/29 Sandra Hershberger,
Stefano Woods
March Anniversaries:
3/31 Larry & Jean Hoy
3/24 Sheila Atherton
3/27 Sarah Woerner & Tony
Norskog
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Prayers for the Departed
:
Wanda Perez, Carolyn Newton-Power, Rev. J. Barrett Miller, Chester Ennis, Linda Bolelli, Elta Barber, Mervin Baker, Roy Brooks, Maxine Davidson, Si Reedy and those whom we love but see no longer.
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OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 AM -4:00 PM.
THE eNEWSLETTER
is generally published monthly, the first Friday of the month.
All are invited to send announcements, articles, & suggestions to the church
office:
trinitynevadacity@gmail.com
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Articles need to be approved and received no later than the 15th of each month for the upcoming publication.
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Many thanks to all of the wonderful service volunteers who work together every week to make beautiful things happen at
Holy Trinity Nevada City!
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SUNDAY SERVICE READINGS
Attention Lectors! Have trouble pronouncing Bible words? Here's an online guide for pronouncing Biblical words:
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Rector:
The Revd
Bradley Helmuth
Associate Priest:
The Revd Canon Mary Hauck
Organist:
Tina Spriggs
Choir Director:
Stan Thomas-Rose
Youth Pastor:
Ben Mills
Parish Secretary and Nursery:
Paula DeGiorgis
Groundskeeper:
David Denkers
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Kristie Garcia, Sr Warden
Todd Hoida, Jr Warden
-todd@hoida.net
Lee Adams, Treasurer
Midge Gallagher
John Griffin
Andy Moisey
Summer Green
-livingbetwixandbetween@gmail.com
Rob Stepp
-rgs724@telis.org
Larry Hoy
-lrjphoy@hotmail.com
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
202 High St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone:(530) 265-8836
Fax: (530) 265-8837
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