May 6, 2021 Announcements |
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Worship Services & Sermons - Online Connection |
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“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for,
the conviction of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1
Dear friends,
Among the many things we at Trinity Cathedral hope for is that over the next few months our gathering together in person will gradually expand. With God’s help—and our continued vigilance—by the time autumn rolls around we anticipate that our experience of worshiping together will approximate something closer to normal. Our excitement at being together will be further amplified by a nearly yearlong celebration of our Centennial, from September 2021 to June 2022. This milestone commemorates the completion of the Trinity sanctuary building 100 years ago, in December 1920. While the restrictions imposed by the pandemic forced us to postpone our celebration to begin in this year instead of last, the delay has given us more time to plan as we eagerly await our full return to the Cathedral.
As chair of the Centennial Steering Committee, I recently met with Bishop Reddall to update her on our hopes for the Centennial. She was pleased to share the news that Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be with us on Sunday, October 17, near the beginning of our celebratory year. His presence adds further excitement to our planning process.
For some time now various committees have been meeting to brainstorm and sketch out what our Centennial celebration might entail. Many of you are participating on those committees. Others of you have answered questions we posed in congregational questionnaires, providing feedback that has been incorporated into that planning. The Chapter wants everyone in the Trinity Cathedral community to feel included and engaged in this celebration. Many of you have already expressed your willingness to volunteer. Over the next few months, committee members may contact you, soliciting help with specific activities. If you’re interested in helping to host a reception, or staff a public lecture, or if have an idea you’d like work on in our celebratory year, please reach out to me at gailbrowne22@gmail.com. We’re eager for your help.
We hope that the Trinity Cathedral Centennial will be inspirational as we look back on our history and significant contributions to the Phoenix community and, perhaps more importantly, as we imagine—together—the opportunities for growth and service that lie ahead.
Gail Browne
Cathedral Chapter Member
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Pay your Pledge
for the Summer
Dear Trinity Community,
With the first quarter of 2021 complete, we would like to share with you Trinity's finances. I won't go into great detail in this note, but please know that I, along with members of the Chapter, are available to answer questions and provide more specific figures.
Great News! We are on track for the year. Thanks to our very successful pledge campaign last fall, our revenue target for this year is higher than 2020 yet our support through 2020 was amazing! We are on track with pledge giving through April. On the expense side, your cathedral staff continues to prove their ability to be faithful stewards of our resources. Our operating expenses are under budget year to date.
As you know, the summer months are always a challenge. With a significant number of congregants spending summertime away, our pledge giving typically falls off temporarily. We catch up in the fall, but the dip in summer cash flow can throw our monthly income and expense management off track. If you are going to be away this summer, we encourage you to make your summer pledge payments in advance. The easiest way to do this is to Click Here to donate with automatic electronic payment from your bank account or a credit card. Please contact Cheryl Hamati or call 602-254-7126 ext. 301 for assistance.
And lastly, it is not too late to make a pledge to Trinity for 2021. Pledge forms are available - Click Here. Your financial commitment to Trinity Cathedral is always welcome and very much appreciated.
Don Marshall
Treasurer
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On this Mother’s Day, we give thanks to God for the divine gift of motherhood in all its diverse forms. Let us pray for all the mothers among us today; for our own mothers, those living and those who have passed away; for the mothers who loved us and for those who fell short of loving us fully; for all who hope to be mothers some day and for those whose hope to have children has been frustrated; for all mothers who have lost children; for all women and men who have mothered others in any way—those who have been our substitute mothers and we who have done so for those in need; for the earth that bore us and provides our sustenance. We pray this all in the name of God, our great and loving Mother. Amen.
(From Women’s Uncommon Prayers, p. 364)
— Adapted from the Rev. Leslie Nipps
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Endings & Beginnings
As we prepare for the end of our calendar year, let us celebrate all our achievements whether old or new. We would like to acknowledge your accomplishments made or planned on May 30th. Please call or email Clarissa in the church office at (602) 254-7126 ext. 300 to add your name or someone else for recognition.
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Class of 2021
Are you or someone you know graduating from Junior High School, High School, College, or Graduate School this spring?
Please help us celebrate this achievement and acknowledge all our graduates on Sunday, May 23.
Parents or graduates are asked to please call or email Clarissa to be included in this celebratory mention.
Clarissa Kubat
(602) 254-7126 ext. 300
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The Bishop is coming!
The Bishop is coming!
Adult Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation formation begins on Thursday, April 29, from 7-8:30pm and will run for five (5) consecutive weeks. The Bishop's annual visitation is on Sunday, May 30. Contact Canon Holly @ holly@trinitycathedral.com if you are interested in attending formation. All are welcome to attend this formation opportunity, regardless of your intentions.
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Confirmation
The sacramental rite in which the candidates "express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop" (BCP, p. 860). Read more here: Confirmation.
Reception (Christian Commitment)
Baptized persons who have been members of another Christian fellowship and who wish to be affiliated with the Episcopal Church may make a public affirmation of their faith and commitment to the responsibilities of their baptism in the presence of a bishop. Read more here: Reception.
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows
The BCP refers to those persons already baptized who are presented to the Bishop in the context of a service of Baptism or Confirmation to reaffirm their baptismal vows. These might be persons returning to the church after a period of unbelief or those who have entered a new level of spiritual life. Read more here: Reaffirmation.
The cathedral seeks to equip people to be disciples, or said differently, to answer the question, "How then do we live?" This equipping is rooted in an understanding of God's Word, God's Church, God's Sacraments, the foundations of our faith such as the Creed and finally, in our Anglican heritage.
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Dean's Sabbatical
Our dean, The Very Rev. Troy Mendez, is on sabbatical until July 5. If you'd like to learn more about his sabbatical, you can click on the following button for a list of frequently asked questions:
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Troy looks forward to returning to Trinity Cathedral, as one who champions our mission and ministry: Welcoming all to be transformed in Christ through worship, fellowship, and service.
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Reservations for Sunday 10am Cathedral Service
In order to attend 10am Cathedral worship services, you will need a reservation.
We will take reservations online or by phone. Reservation requests will be received up to 4pm, Thursday afternoon.
Online Reservations
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Call to make Reservations
Trinity Cathedral: (602) 254-7126 ext. 300
(please leave voicemail with name, number of seats requested and contact information).
Masks must be worn and social distancing protocols observed.
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New Weekly Schedule of Services
SUNDAY SERVICES
8am - Outdoor / Eucharist
No reservation required
10am - Cathedral / Eucharist
Online reservations required
10am - Online Worship Service
No account required
12:00pm - Misa en Español / Cathedral
No reservations required
7pm - Online Choir Compline
No account required
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
12:10pm - Cathedral / Eucharist
No reservations required
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Worship Service Protocols
The Onley Gallery will be open for passageway to services.
Restrooms behind the staircase will be available.
Walk around the building for services once the Olney Gallery doors are closed.
Please continue to use masks and use social distancing protocols.
Notice of any COVID-19 concerns will be posted through email.
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Garfield Food Donation Update
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Food Donations for the Garfield Elementary Community
Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm
Remember: If you are bringing donations for Garfield Elementary or for Nourish Phoenix (formerly ICM Food and Clothing Bank), we are accepting donations on Tuesday from 10 am -12 pm.
Update Food Pantry Needs:
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Pasta (spaghetti and elbow macaroni are favorites), Rice
- Small cans of tuna and canned chicken, Canned beans especially
pinto and black beans
- Canned corn, peas, mixed veggies, green beans, Canned soup
- Canned fruit, individualized apple sauce cups, individual fruit cups
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Canned spaghetti sauce or pasta sauce (avoid glass)
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Jelly (non-glass if possible), Peanut butter (not-glass preferably)
- Cereal
Remember, to bring food on Tuesday, wear your masks and know that you are helping to ensure that the children in our community do not have to go to bed hungry! If that is a problem for you, please email me below and we will work something out.
Thank you.
Cathedral Deacon
The Reverend Myra Kingsley
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Urban Nocturnes’ Final
Concert of the Season
is Available Online through May 13
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If you missed it, the Urban Nocturnes April 29 concert is still available on the Music at Trinity website through Thursday, May 13.
The concert features five of the group’s distinctive members and guest Shaun Tilburg, Principal Percussion of The Phoenix Symphony. You’ll experience fresh and imaginative solo pieces for violin, viola, flute, and clarinet by 20th century composers Schulhoff, Reger, De Lorenzo, Berio, and Cahuzac, as well as solo movements of works by J.S. Bach performed on cello and marimba, and an evocative duet for flute and percussion by Ingolf Dahl.
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We are also working with the Community Garden at Garfield. At this time, the food is being used to cook nutritious lunches for the kids, the garden is also being used as an educational opportunity for the children. They learn science and math and patience and humor working with the soil and yes, Chickens.
You will be hearing more about the garden and all the work to build a sustainable source of food for the school and the community. Trinity Cathedral will have opportunities to help and work in the garden. Stay tuned!
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You Can Now Text Your
Donation To Trinity Cathedral
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Can you text with one hand? Did you teach your mom to use Facebook? Do you pay the dog walker with Zelle? Then you’ll appreciate the easy text-to-give process for Trinity Cathedral. That’s right, now you can support your faith community with text donations. It’s never been easier to give. Your gifts are always appreciated!
Here’s how:
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Save Trinity’s giving number to your contacts 646-832-4848.
- Text the amount you'd like to give, e.g. "25", to the giving number.
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Click on the link you receive, input the Cathedral’s quick code, trinity, complete the form and submit.
- The next time you text an amount to the giving number, the gift will be processed immediately.
It’s a simple and easy set up so you can donate any time. If you’re still curious, click here to view a video instruction: How do I use text-to-give?
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Vaccinations for ages 16+ are available!
All COVID-19 vaccine phases have been rolled out across the U.S. Click to view the Maricopa County website for county details and distribution.
If you need assistance registering for
your covid vaccination please reach
out to the Trinity office at:
(602) 254-7126 ext. 300
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Save the Date
2022 Holy Land Pilgrimage
Bookings are now open
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Learn and connect at Trinity through this unique Holy Land pilgrimage
hosted by The Very Rev. Troy Mendez.
Click to view the new travel brochure. Space is limited.
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Sunday 8:30am Online Bible Study |
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You are invited to join the 8:30am Sunday Morning Online Bible Study.
To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link at 8:15am,
Sunday mornings to sign in.
PASSWORD: 123123
Meeting ID: 935 718 695
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Sunday Morning ONLINE Coffee Hour |
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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 (11-ish)on Sunday mornings using Zoom.
To Join Zoom Meeting, simply click on this link anytime after 10:45am and before 11:45am on Sunday mornings:
PASSWORD: 123123
Meeting ID: 609 417 152
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Trinity Cathedral
Benevolence Fund
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Dear Friends,
The Trinity Cathedral Benevolence Fund provides financial support for individuals and families who face temporary financial difficulties. It was started in response to needs that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic but continues to be available for those affiliated with the Trinity community.
Our cathedral family has always rallied around members when they've experienced hardship, and this is one of the ways that we all can do something to help.
Visit this trinitycathedral.com web page: > Support > benevolence-fund, to donate to this fund or to apply for support. |
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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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I ask your prayers for the departed; and, all who have died during this pandemic.
Pray for those who have died.
I ask your prayers for Bill, Kim, Ben, Martha, and Surya.
I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrating birthdays, including Kevin Marshall, Zajanela Carrillo, John Wilson, Paul Langlois, Bonnie Reinhardt, and Joshua Delgado.
I ask your thanksgiving for those celebrating anniversaries, Gail Browne & Frances Sjoberg, Judy & Walter Conley, and Robert & Kyle Boston.
I ask your prayers for Health Care Workers, Doctors, Nurses along with those who support the work they do. For those in positions of authority in our city, our State and our Nation that they make wise and humane decisions. 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. And, for all who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. For refugees and all those affected by warfare, civil unrest, and natural disasters.
Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored.
Pray that we may have grace to glorify Christ in our own day.
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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
100 W. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Telephone (602) 254-7126
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