July 2, 2020 Announcements
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Online Sermon & Worship Services
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July 2, 2020
For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters;
only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for self-indulgence,
but through love become servants to one another.
-- Galatians 5:13
On this Independence Day weekend, we are certainly commemorating this holiday in an entirely different way this year. Most fireworks displays are canceled, and no one is gathering for a parade or any other large public event. In Arizona, it is not considered safe to gather in person with anyone outside of your immediate family. Sadly, the camaraderie and fellowship that normally happens for the Fourth of July will have to be postponed until next year’s celebration. However, all is not lost!
We remember, at times such as these, that we are still living in a nation whose founding principles were based, according to the Declaration of Independence, on “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” While these principles might have initially been intended in 1776 for certain people rather than others, we can certainly aspire to create a society in the year 2020 where all people are entitled to the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
All of us have great hope of living into these aspirations as Americans, whether we were born here, or we have claimed this country as our adopted homeland. All of us live with the hope that we can live up to the ideals of liberty and justice for all. None of these are easy. In the words of Alexis de Tocqueville, “Nothing is more wonderful than the art of being free, but nothing is harder to learn how to use than freedom.”
Our quest for freedom has its roots in our very created nature as beloved children of God, but we have often ascribed these roots of freedom to the realm of philosophy. St. Paul reminds us in his letter to the Galatians that we find freedom when we follow Jesus’s example and become servants to one another.
St. Paul’s reminder to the Galatians invites us to use this Independence Day weekend to remember our purpose, not only as residents of the United States of America, but also as members of the Trinity Cathedral family. Our mission is clear:
Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ through worship, fellowship, and service.
As we continue navigating our way through this pandemic together, let us not forget that we have a responsibility to all people in our society. We have a responsibility to see that all people have the opportunity to become fully-participatory in society on every level. While some of us may believe that we have already achieved this objective, we know from the stories of many others that we still have more work to do. And we find this work firmly grounded in the ministry to which Jesus has called us to do by loving God with all our heart, mind, and strength, and loving our neighbors as ourselves.
God’s dream for all people is for each and every one of us to be free. The commemoration of Independence Day reminds us that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness is absolutely essential for each and every member of society. As followers of Jesus, we are invited once again to go forth and do the work we have been given to do, to love and serve the Lord, by being the servants of God for all people.
In our quest for freedom, we will find those who are not yet totally free. Through our efforts, we will be a catalyst for more people finding freedom. And through accepting our societal responsibilities towards one another, we will learn together how to use our freedom: A freedom given to us by Almighty God, to create the America that we can all aspire to create, to establish liberty and justice for all, both now and well into the future.
God bless you on this Independence Day weekend, and thank you for your love, care, and concern for our community, our country, and our world!
In Christ’s peace,
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Water Drive & Blood Drive Great Successes!
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We did it!
We met and surpassed our goal of donating 100 cases of water for heat relief…119 cases of water!
Well done Trinity Cathedral peeps.
The last batch of water was unloaded at the Salvation Army today where they were so grateful to all of you for your generosity!
The doors of the Cathedral may be closed - but the Cathedral is out in the world doing the work we have been given to do.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
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Along with collecting water we held a very successful blood drive. 14 successful units, 28 lives saved, thanks to Trinity Cathedral folks!
Vitalent Blood Services thanked Trinity Cathedral saying that “In the current environment, when so many blood drives are being cancelled, please know we are especially grateful to you (Thank you Robert Hagerty!) and your organization for keeping your blood drive open. Even in these uncertain times, one thing remains constant, the need for blood by hospital patients
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Your efforts and the support of Trinity Cathedral are greatly appreciated and will go a long way toward ensuring a strong blood supply, and ultimately saving lives”.
By my works I will show you my faith….. James 2:18
The Rev. Myra Kingsley, Deacon
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A Word from the Music Department
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Beginning on Sunday 12 July and continuing throughout the program year of 2020-2021, the Music Department at Trinity Cathedral commits to highlight the contributions made to sacred music by black, indigenous, and other composers of color. It is my intention that music from this much neglected pool of sacred art will be integrated into both the Sunday on-line services and in-person worship. As much of it will be new and unfamiliar to many of us, I will provide information and background on music and composers in both the Thursday E-blast and the printed Sunday morning announcements. I hope this will help expand the sounds of our worship and display more fully the diversity of God’s creation.
Erik W. Goldstrom
Canon Musician
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Trinity Cathedral in partnership with the Mollen Foundation is hoping to help provide food supplies to our most at-risk families in Garfield and Dunbar Elementary School.
70 families have been identified by the Principals from both schools who will benefit from this program. The Mollen Foundation has received a grant from No Kid Hungry for an 8-week program to supply fresh produce bags.
We would like to supplement the fresh produce with pantry items, such as:
- Pasta
- Beans
- Canned items
- Rice
TO DONATE:
Please drop off donations at the Cathedral on Tuesday mornings between 9am - 11am.
- Please wear a mask when you come to donate.
- If you are unable to get to the Cathedral, let me know. I can be reached at myra@trinitycathedral.com
TO VOLUNTEER:
Volunteers are needed to help distribute food at Garfield Elementary School on Wednesday mornings from 7am - 9am
or
9am - 11am.
- This opportunity to volunteer begins July 8.
- If you would like to volunteer, let me know and I will get you to the right people.
Thank you,
The Rev. Myra Kingsley, Deacon
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Trinity Cathedral Organ VLOG
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Erik Goldstrom's guided tour of the Trinity Cathedral organ continues with Episode 8:
Organ Pt. 8: Decadent Strings and Fractional Mutations
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Choir Compline - Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
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On Sunday at 7:00 p.m., members of the cathedral choir will offer a weekly evening service for our cathedral community. A blending of two evening offices, this service will offer prayers, the reading of psalm and scripture, moments of reflection, and musical offerings. Please consider it our spiritual gift to you and we hope that you will find it both a place of calm and reflection in these distracted times. You will be able to find this service by accessing our website home page.
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Continue your giving to Trinity! New electronic options!
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Your cathedral staff and clergy are most grateful for your on-going contributions to help us continue to support the mission and ministry of Trinity Cathedral. If you are someone who makes regular contributions at church via check or cash, it might be a good time to consider the following ways to give:
- Donate 24/7 via PayPal. You can always make a contribution, or set up regular giving to Trinity Cathedral through PayPal. Just follow this link to be redirected to learn more: give.trinitycathedral.com
- Have the cathedral make monthly credit or debit card withdrawals with your authorization. To arrange, simply call Cheryl Hamati at 602-254-7126 ext. 301 or email cheryl@trinitycathedral.com
- Configure your bank's online bill pay to send a contribution to Trinity. Our street address is: Trinity Cathedral; 100 W. Roosevelt St.; Phoenix, AZ 85003
- Contribute the old-fashioned way! You may always mail a contribution directly to us, and your support will be warmly received.
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Sunday 8:45am Online Bible Study
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You are invited to join the 8:45am Sunday Morning Online Bible Study.
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To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link at 9am, Sunday mornings:
NEW Password: 91503
Meeting ID: 935 718 695
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Sunday Morning Coffee Hour ONLINE
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You don't have to miss seeing your Cathedral friends on Sundays! You can join a virtual Coffee Hour ONLINE immediately following the online worship service
(10:45-ish) on Sunday mornings using Zoom.
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To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link anytime after 10:30am and before 11:45am on Sunday mornings:
NEW Password: 91503
Meeting ID: 609 417 152
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The CDC now recommends that we all wear a mask when we are out in public. A simple cloth face covering is all that is needed, but it should cover your nose and mouth and fit snugly against the side of your face. Please do not use any kind of face mask meant for our health care workers; they face critical shortages.
Directions for wearing and making cloth masks may be found at
cdc.gov
under the section “Cloth Face Coverings” or by searching online for additional information.
Banner Health Foundation is accepting homemade masks and other supplies through its Project C.U.R.E. Honor Health is also accepting donations; call (480) 587-6600 for more information. Dignity Health hospitals have individual policies for accepting donations.
Be extremely careful when removing your mask. Do not touch your face and immediately wash your hands following removal. Launder your face mask regularly depending on how often it is used.
Remember, our masks will not take the place of washing our hands often and observing social distancing.
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Journey to the Holy Land with The Very Rev. Troy Mendez
Join the Dean on a trip to the Holy Land from January 4 through 16, 2021. Visit Jerusalem, Jericho, Nazareth, the River Jordan among many other Biblical sites.
Registration is now open and new brochures are available at the welcome desk in Olney Gallery! Space is limited.
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Help Support Trinity Cathedral! - Did you know you can support nonprofit organizations in your community just by shopping at Fry's? It's easy when you enroll in Fry's Community Rewards! To get started, sign up with your V.I.P Card, and select a local organization you wish to support. Once you're enrolled, you'll earn rewards for your chosen organization every time you shop and use your V.I.P Card! Go to
https://www.frysfood.com/i/community/community-rewards for more details.
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Trinity Cathedral Cares Benevolence Fund
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Dear Friends,
Your cathedral chapter has established a Benevolence Fund to provide financial support for individuals and families who have fallen on difficult times financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The scale of the coronavirus crisis is unmatched in recent history. It is a global pandemic that has reshaped society at every level and is reorienting our relationship to our community and to one another.
Our cathedral community has always rallied around members when they've experienced extreme hardship, and this is one of the ways that all of us can do something to help.
To that end, the cathedral chapter has established a restricted fund known as The Benevolence Fund to provide financial support for individuals and families who have fallen on difficult times financially as a result of or in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether people have lost jobs, had pay reduced, or are struggling to survive, the Benevolence Fund is designed to provide one-time payments to help those affiliated with Trinity Cathedral move through these unprecedented times.
We are the people of Trinity Cathedral, and daily, we live into our mission:
Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ through worship, fellowship, and service.
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Commended to our prayers: Sonja & Richard, Dennis, Clarissa & family, Teresa, Paula & family, Emilio, Cindy & family, Natalie & Joseph, Bill, Phil, Marilyn, Julie, Meredith, Noah & family.
Birthdays: Alison Moran (7/5), Sally Romley, Anne Gale, Ying Glauner, Kristy Reisig (7/7), Dennis Manuelito, Robert Boston (7/8), Christina Vest, Julia Cary (7/10) and Michal Anne Pepper (7/11).
Anniversaries: Samara Way & Todd Liolios (7/6).
Departed this Life: All who have died during this pandemic.
Diocesan and Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
- St. Matthew’s, Chandler;
- The United Church of Pakistan;
- Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury;
- Michael, our Presiding Bishop;
- Jennifer, our Bishop;
- and all bishops, priests, and deacons.
Community Prayers:
- We pray for Health Care Workers, Doctors, Nurses along with those who support the work they do.
- We also pray for those deemed essential personnel: grocery store workers, pharmacists, teachers, school support staff, restaurant workers, police and first responders.
- We pray for the safety of those actively working for justice in our country.
- We pray for peace in our communities, and that all its inhabitants are seen and treated as children of God.
- We pray for those in positions of authority in our city, our State and our Nation that they make wise and humane decisions.
- We pray for this community that we strive for peace and justice in our daily lives and in the work that God has given us to do.
- We pray for the families of all the departed and for those families who could not be with their loved ones who have died from COVID-19.
- And, we pray for all who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. For refugees and all those affected by warfare, natural disasters and civil unrest.
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Telephone (602) 254-7126
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