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April 18, 2019 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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| The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, Dean |
April 18, 2019
"The Gospel can provoke a reversal and even an upheaval: We discover
that Christ passes through our weaknesses, our failures, our refusals,
even our anguish, and we realize at the same time that he gives us
something of his own face. When we recognize our limits,
our frailties, and our poverty, then by the Holy Spirit, God enables us
to set out again with new vitality. Christ places us before a choice.
In our inner life, at a given moment there is no other way out than
a response of freedom. This response is that of casting ourselves
into God as into a deep pit. And then wonder arises. It is not an abyss
of darkness, but a chasm radiant with the brightness of
the Risen Lord, an abyss of compassion."
- Brother Roger of Taize, 1992.
Dear friends,
We begin the Easter Triduum tonight, with Maundy Thursday. The next three days are the most sacred of the entire Christian year. The raw and unedited shortcomings of life as human beings gets exposed throughout the liturgies of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Great Vigil of Easter. As we plunge into the abyss of Christ's passion and death, Easter reminds us that new light and life can shine, and this new resurrection light offers wonder, amazement, and rejoicing.
As we prepare to fully experience all that God has done for us, our first response might be to decide to embark upon the journey, to take part in this great sacred mystery. The liturgies we celebrate have been part of Christian worship since the fourth century. Hundreds of millions have re-traced the journey of Jesus to the cross, and have also experienced the joy and wonder of the empty tomb on Easter. As the ancient hymn, "Christ, Our Passover" exclaims: For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Easter is the Good News of Jesus Christ at its absolute finest. The work of God's unbounded compassion, grace, and love gets revealed to humankind on Easter in a way never previously experienced. Not only is death not the end of Christ's existence, death is no longer the end of our existence! We live and will continue to live because of what God has done by raising Jesus on the Day of Resurrection.
New life is always possible. Earlier this week, the people of Trinity Cathedral opened our doors to the community in response to the tragic fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. Through our witness of that terrible tragedy, we have already seen the world responding in prayer, in fellowship, and in generosity. In the words of our bishop, The Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall, "New life doesn't always look like old life. I don't know what new life at Notre Dame will look like, but I will be praying for it to be holy and blessed, just like the past was." We are people who live in the light of Christ's resurrection, and because of Easter, God will continue to send new life, new joy, and new possibilities into our midst. New life might look different than our old life, but it will be real. It will be holy. It will be blessed.
Your cathedral clergy and staff, along with countless volunteers who will serve this weekend, are ready to invite you into the Three Great Days, the Triduum. The full schedule is published in this e-news. Embark on the journey made by Jesus. Listen to the stories. Open your hearts to the mystery of it all, and see the empty tomb for yourself. See Christ's new life emerge in you. Rejoice when we proclaim: Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Let wonder arise in you this Easter. An abyss of Christ's compassion and love awaits. Christ is risen!
In the spirit of Easter,
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* Maundy Thursday, April 18:
- Footwashing, Stripping of the Altar, and Eucharist - 7:00 pm (bilingual)
- The Watch (overnight prayer vigil) from 9:00 pm Thursday - 12:00 pm Friday
* Good Friday, April 19:
- Good Friday Liturgy - 12:10 pm
- Stations of the Cross - 7:00 pm
* Holy Saturday, April 20:
- Liturgy of the Word - 10:00 am
- Great Vigil of Easter at 7:30 pm, with full choir & organ.
* Easter: Sunday of the Resurrection Services, April 21:
- 6:30 am - Sunrise service in the Cathedral courtyard
- 9:00 am - Holy Eucharist with Cathedral Choir & Organ
- 11:00 am - Holy Eucharist with Cathedral Choir & Organ (incense)
- 12:30 pm - Misa en Español / Holy Eucharist (bilingual)
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The Great Vigil of Easter
The Great Vigil of Easter will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20th. This service begins with the blessing of the Paschal Fire in front of the church doors and is the most ancient form of Easter worship proclaiming Jesus' resurrection.
Through lessons recalling salvation history and the joyous ringing of bells leading to the celebration of the resurrection and the Eucharist, the Great Vigil of Easter ushers in the triumphal feast day of Easter.
Everyone is invited to bring small bells to ring.
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Gardening and Spirituality Fair
Mark your calendars
and
plan now to celebrate the post-Easter season at the Trinity Cathedral
Garden
ing
and
Spirituality
Fair
in the Cathedral Courtyard from 11 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, April 28th.
Families can create their own mini take-home Easter
garden
s, learn more about the ancient Christian tradition through the magic of multimedia, walk the labyrinth, explore the labyrinth in the courtyard or learn about other spiritual
garden
ing
traditions. Children of all ages, parents, grandparents
and
anyone who is young at heart are invited to participate in this fun
and
informative intergenerational event.
New this year: Participants will be able to experience relief printmaking of leaves.
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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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Foundations- Children, Youth and Family Ministries
Wonder - The Nursery at Trinity: Sunday Mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., for infants through the age of three (3). Wonder offers loving care to children, in order that their parents (and adult caregivers) may attend worship, education and formation, and may participate more fully in the life of the Cathedral.
Godly Play - I Wonder: Sunday Mornings beginning at 11:15 a.m. in the Godly Play Classroom; Christian education for ages three (3) through 6th Grade. Godly Play offers a creative, child-honoring way of entering into and experiencing the biblical story. In Godly Play, we play with the language of God and God's People: our sacred stories, parables, liturgical actions and silence.
Trinitas - Belong, Believe, Become: Sunday Mornings at 11:15 a.m. in the NEW youth room (behind interior staircase of Olney Room art gallery); Christian formation for grades 6-12. Using an exciting and engaging lectionary-based curriculum called Teen Text, youth will look at weekly scripture and answer provocative questions that encourage participation through activities centered around the text, and supplemental media.
Contact Canon Holly Herring at holly@trinitycathedral.com, or (602) 254-7126 ext. 311 if you have any questions.
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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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New Way to Contribute
Support Outreach! Help those most in need! - Introducing a new way to contribute. At the back of the church, on the credenza in the narthex, 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 ushers can assist you. Check it out today!
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Exploration and Transition: Joan Collins and Laura Thurbon present an abstract kaleidoscope of color and shapes.
Joan Collins paints in intense hues adding and scraping paint around the canvas. Collins refers to this series of paintings as "Urban Ethos" after moving from a rural to an urban setting. The first work she painted after moving was "Unsurfaced City." She shares, "It captures my new urban vibe anchored by left-behind, natural elements in the center." Collins has shown her work in the Juried Artist SeeMe Exhibition at the Louvre, Paris, France; the Xanadu Gallery, in Scottsdale and the Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour in Cave Creek. Joan has authored two books featuring her art, writing, and photography: "Blue Rope," and "Millennium Maiden."
Laura Thurbon's artwork conveys an ethereal and mystical quality centering on bold colors, sharp lines, and organic shapes. She shares, "[I am] inspired by the organic forms that rest deeply in the unconscious mind of our shared origins, this series of works evokes a feeling of birth, beginnings, struggle for life, evolution, exploration, and the final destination." Thurbon studied art at the National Fine Arts School of Lima, Peru. Laura has won many art awards, and her artwork is part of several collections in the United States, South America, Europe, Israel, and India. She has many Published works and Public Murals around the United States.
On Exhibit though April 24, 2019
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Diocesan 2019 Summer Camp
Join us this year as we practice peace and justice, while exploring the outdoors and having fun. You'll experience arts and crafts, games, prayer, friendship, and more. With camps for everyone, from kindergarten through high school and even for the whole family, come see all that Chapel Rock has to offer at the Diocesan 2019 Summer Camps! There is a $20 Early Bird discount if you sign up by March 31!
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This Week at Trinity
* Maundy Thursday, April 18:
- Footwashing, Stripping of the Altar, and Eucharist - 7:00 pm (bilingual)
- The Watch (overnight prayer vigil) from 9:00 pm Thursday - 12:00 pm Friday
* Good Friday, April 19:
- Good Friday Liturgy - 12:10 pm
- Stations of the Cross - 7:00 pm
* Holy Saturday, April 20:
- Liturgy of the Word - 10:00 am
- Great Vigil of Easter at 7:30 pm, with full choir & organ.
* Easter: Sunday of the Resurrection Services, April 21:
- 6:30 am - Sunrise service in the Cathedral courtyard
- 9:00 am - Holy Eucharist with Cathedral Choir & Organ
- 11:00 am - Holy Eucharist with Cathedral Choir & Organ (incense)
- 12:30 pm - Misa en Español / Holy Eucharist (bilingual)
The Cathedral Offices will be closed Monday, April 22 & Tuesday, April 23.
The Offices will re-open on Wednesday, April 24.
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.
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers: Ronnie, Steve, Katlyn, Louise, Barbara & Rick, Meredith, Ellyn & family, Pat, Tim, Marty, and Jaclyn.
Birthdays: MaryAnn House, Todd Detter (4/21), Patricia Wilkes (4/22), Sally Golis, Warren Adams (4/24), Evan Curtis, Romy Ugalino (4/25), and Jeff Whitney (4/26).
Anniversaries: Mary & Ray Munoz (4/23).
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Matthew's, Chandler.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer: Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the People of the Land of the Holy One.
Community Prayers: All who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. All those affected by natural disasters and civil unrest. We pray
for the people whose Houses of Prayer were lost to fire this week and all who find these losses beyond comprehension.
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