January 16, 2020 Announcements
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January 16, 2020
Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another,
but resolve instead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance
in the way of another.
-- Romans 14:13
Have you noticed how many people are at the gym lately? How about, while standing in the grocery line, you’ve noticed how many people are buying healthier types of food or taken half of a dinner portion at a restaurant home in a to-go box after dinner? Chances are, many of these behaviors are attempts by people to respond to their new year’s resolutions.
According to an article from December 27 in Forbes magazine, 64% of all new year’s resolutions are abandoned after a month. Why?
The article explains that in order for your resolutions to be accomplished, you need to keep in mind several items:
- You can’t set realistic goals without values.
- Most goals are not a destination, but a journey of behaviors.
- Don’t fall for the easy answers.
- Your environment plays a bigger role than you think.
- This isn’t the time to think big.
- We measure the wrong things.
You can read the entire article by clicking
HERE.
While the concept of making resolutions is in the Bible doesn’t customarily occur around the New Year, our own culture has shaped the practice of setting goals for ourselves at the beginning of each year. The idea of making resolutions is exactly that: they are decisions we make to move forward in a different direction.
When St. Paul wrote his letter to the Romans, people had questions about how Christians could and should interact with the outside world. Many people wondered if they needed to withdraw from public life all together in order to be faithful to God. Paul proposed a much gentler approach -- to resolve to not pass judgment on one another. In essence, he urged the early Christians to build bridges instead of division -- to build bridges of love.
In this upcoming week of Christian Unity (which runs from January 18-25), let us all take time at the beginning of this new year to identify the ways in which all Christians everywhere can walk in love together.
If we truly believe the Prince of Peace came into the world to teach us a better way, then we must, at least, at the start of the year, attempt to resolve to do better this year than we did last year. There is much at stake. Our country will face another presidential election. Our society’s divisions about how we treat immigrants remains unresolved. The needs of the world are many, and Jesus needs you to be the heart and hands and voice of God in the here and now.
What will your real 2020 resolution be? Does it include love and reconciliation? Does it include God? Let us resolve never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of one another.
I’m including the peace and love of Jesus as one of my resolutions this year. I hope you do, too!
Blessings in the New Year,
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Make a pledge today! In case you haven’t yet made your pledge, you are invited to complete a pledge card online at
www.trinitycathedral.com
It’s fast and very easy to do. Every pledge is important to the life of Trinity Cathedral and 100% participation is encouraged.
If you would like to discuss your pledge, or if you have any questions at all, please contact our dean, The Very Rev. Troy Mendez at: (602) 254-7126 ext. 308 or
troy@trinitycathedral.com
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Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Road Closures THIS weekend
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon will occur this Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Over 30,000 runners will race through the streets of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, as they make their way to the finish line.
The nearest road closure to Trinity is 7th Avenue from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Access to the Cathedral will be easiest from I-10, exiting 7th Street or 3rd Street.
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Annual Meeting of the Congregation
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Annual Meeting & Dinner for Trinity held on Wednesday, January 29 at 6 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the life and ministry of Trinity Cathedral, as we explore how our mission will grow in 2020.
- We will elect new chapter members. (Full list of names and biographical information can be found here.)
- We will also elect members to represent us at Diocesan Convention (Oct. 16 and 17 in Tucson).
- You will hear reports from our Treasurer, our Dean, and our Senior and Junior Wardens.
Come to hear and be a part of Trinity as we move forward into our centennial year.
All are welcome! Please bring a dessert to share.
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Helen Peel Memorial Organ Concert - Sunday, January 19, 3:00 p.m.
Performer, scholar, and educator Kimberly Marshall returns to the Peel Memorial Organ Concert with a “Tribute to Notre Dame.” This program celebrates the rich legacy of organ music composed to honor the Virgin Mary and her Cathedral in Paris.
Choral Evensong - The Conversion of St. Paul - Sunday, January 26, 4:00 p.m.
For this choral evensong, the Cathedral Choir sings music of Brewer, Mendelssohn, and Smith.
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January 19 Guest Preacher
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The Rev. Canon Anita Braden joined the staff of the Diocese of Arizona as Canon to the Ordinary in June 2019.
Braden was previously the Chaplain of St. Margaret’s School, an all-girls Episcopal boarding school, in Tappahannock, Virginia. She is in the final stages of obtaining her Doctor of Ministry from Virginia Theological Seminary. The thesis is untitled, but it will focus on the disciplines of educational leadership and Christian spirituality. She has experience working with large and small parishes, and served on the diocesan staff in Milwaukee as the Urban Missioner.
She enjoys talking about her love of Jesus and has a commitment to lifelong education and formation.
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Trinity Quilters' Ministry Raffle
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Quilt raffle tickets on sale this Sunday, January 19, in the Olney Gallery.
On Jan. 29, win either the lovely queen-size Aqua Breeze, the arresting Imperial Cats, or both quilts created especially for you! Support a joyful Cathedral ministry.
Your donations buy materials for quilts to comfort Cathedral members and provide blanket-sized quilts for the Sojourner Center (a shelter for abused women and children). All quilts are given in the name of Trinity Cathedral to the glory of God.
Tickets are bargain-priced: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Get yours today!
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January 26, 10am service Guest Preacher
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The Very Rev. Tracey Lind is a newly retired Episcopal priest and city planner whose ministry has included work for social and environmental justice, interfaith relations, sustainable urban development, arts and culture, and progressive theology. Most recently, Tracey’s ministry has extended to include the spiritual insights and lessons she has gained from a life complicated by dementia. Tracey is also a well regarded preacher and we are excited to welcome her to Trinity!
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Have you ever wondered about Habitat?
If you’d like to see a newly finished Habitat for Humanity house and meet the family that will own it then Saturday, January 25 is your opportunity. A house built by the Episcopal Habitat Coalition -
including some Trinity folks! - will be dedicated with a party and prayers at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25th. You are welcome to come celebrate - no labor involved. Come see, meet and celebrate: 8486 W. Madison, Peoria 85345
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Whenever it happens, whether as a baby, child or adult, baptism is at the heart of our amazing journey of faith as disciples of Jesus Christ. You are never too old to take this step, and being baptized as an adult is a wonderful experience.
If you are an adult who is seeking to be baptized, we’re excited to invite you to join us at our annual Easter Vigil. This year our vigil will be at 7:00 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, April 11.
If you would like to know more about the Christian faith, and are ready to be baptized, please contact the Rev. Holly Herring at
holly@trinitycathedral.com to begin exploring what it means to be a Christian.
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Children, Youth & Family Ministries
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8:45am-12:45pm:
WONDER: The Nursery at Trinity Cathedral (birth to the 4th birthday)
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8:55am:
Drop off for Godly Play (GP) in the GP Classroom (3 years of age through 6th grade)
9-9:45am:
GODLY PLAY in the GP Classroom (3 years of age through 6th grade)
9-9:45am:
TRINITAS (Youth at Trinity) in the Youth Room (grades 6-12)
9:45am:
Pick up for Godly Play (Trinitas released to join families to prepare for worship)
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The artwork of Lee Antcliffe and Dair Deckert
In this exhibit, Lee Antcliffe focuses on Dogs and the Australian Rainbow Eucalyptus. Her expressionistic oil and watercolor paintings can be sublime or humorous. Antcliffe grew up in the Pacific Northwest and majored in Art Education at the University of Washington. She later studied art at Mexico City College. She was influenced by the massive murals and folk art of Mexico City. Antcliffe has exhibited in galleries throughout Arizona, most recently at Pedregal Gallery in Carefree.
Dair Deckert uses impasto brushstrokes, creating colorful impressionistic landscapes that envelop the viewer. She hopes her work will give the viewer a chance to reflect and renew. “We can…improve both our moods and health by pausing, noticing the beauty and experiencing calm.” Deckert majored in Art History at the University of Michigan and continued her art studies in Florence, Italy, Paris, France, and Phuket, Thailand. She is in both corporate and personal collections in the USA, Europe, and Thailand.
On Exhibit through January 29, 2020
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ICM - Food and Clothing Bank
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ICM is always in need of volunteers Monday-Saturday. We serve 150-200 people per day with basic human needs and utilize volunteers to distribute food, clothing and basic necessities. If you would like to become a volunteer or coordinate a drive, please contact Pia Brown at 602-775-5742 at pia@icmaz.org. Thank you for helping others!
ICM is always in need of the following donated items:
Baby clothing, baby wipes, infant formula, baby food, men’s/children’s clothing, shoes, empty prescription/vitamin bottles w/ screw-on lids, plastic or paper grocery bags, 13-gallon drawstring garbage bags, Ziploc bags, shampoo, conditioner, soap, liquid body wash, feminie products, laundry detergent, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, razors, and non-perishable protein-rich foods. You may drop off your donations in the collections bins behind the interior staircase in the Olney Room at Trinity. Or, stop by ICM at 501 S 9th Ave, Phoenix.
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If you love connecting with fellow Trinity Members, welcoming our guests, and having great snacks for coffee hour - WE NEED YOU!
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Sunday, January 19, 2020
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
8:45am - 12:45pm - Nursery available
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - Godly Play - Godly Play classroom
9:00am - Trinitas - Youth Room
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
3:00pm - Organ Concert - Cathedral
Monday, January 20, 2020
The Cathedral Offices will be closed. 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.
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
12:10pm - Holy Eucharist (said) - Cathedral
6:00pm - St. Nicholas Choir rehearsal - Auditorium
6:30pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal - Cathedral
8:00pm - N.A. meeting- Atwood Hall
Saturday, January 25, 2020
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
Sunday, January 26, 2020
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
8:45am - 12:45pm - Nursery available
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:00am - Godly Play - Godly Play classroom
9:00am - Trinitas - Youth Room
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Misa en Español - Auditorio
11:30am - Cathedral Chapter meeting - Conference Room
4:00pm - Choral Evensong - Cathedral
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Commended to our prayers:
Noah & family, Patti, and Michael.
Birthdays:
Donna Platt (1/19), and Barbara Driscoll, Colin Gennet (1/21).
Anniversaries:
Carol & Bob Okin (1/19).
Departed this Life:
Alan DePuy, and Craig Daniels.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
All Saints on the Desert, Sun City.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
The Anglican Church of Bangladesh.
Community Prayers:
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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