August 6, 2020 Announcements |
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Online Sermon & Worship Services |
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The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean |
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August 6, 2020
Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
Dear friends,
Our spiritual lives are vital to us during this COVID pandemic. One of my great friends and spiritual mentors in the Episcopal Church is Br. Jonathan Maury of the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE). The Society of St. John the Evangelist is the oldest religious order in the Episcopal Church. Per their website: "We are a community of men giving our whole selves over to living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Rooted in the ancient monastic traditions of prayer and community life, and critically engaged with contemporary culture, we seek to know and share an authentic experience of God’s love and mercy. We live a common life shaped by worship, prayer, and our Rule of Life." The brothers operate a guesthouse, a retreat center, and welcome people weekly into their chapel on the grounds of their monastery. Life in this COVID pandemic has changed practically everything for them.
Check out my conversation with Brother Jonathan, and hear how he offers tips on engaging and maintaining our spiritual lives during this difficult time.
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Click on photo to play the video.
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As mentioned in the video, the people of Trinity Cathedral pray Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline each and every day online, just like the brothers. You can find all our worship services at trinitycathedral.com or on the Trinity's Facebook page, www.facebook.com/azcathedral.
The brothers of the SSJE offer the entire church a plethora of resources of how we might deepen our prayer lives. Right now, they're featuring a valuable series called "Grace in the Midst of Trial," which can be found here: www.ssje.org/grace. They also publish a monthly newsletter, "Cowley", found here: https://www.ssje.org/cowleymagazine
For more comprehensive information, check out everything the SSJE offers at www.ssje.org.
Together, as the family of God, we turn to Christ in prayer and supplication. As Brother Jonathan said, "our prayers unite us to Christ and to one another."
As we continue in perseverance through this pandemic, we go onwards, united in love, supported pastorally through prayer, and joined together as one beloved community. The people of Trinity Cathedral know that God continues to hear our prayers, and that God will act. Love is never far away, because God is everywhere, and God is love!
In Christ's peace,
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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.
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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.
- 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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The Organ Vlog Continues! |
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This week is the twelfth and final episode of Erik Goldstrom’s guided tour of the Trinity Cathedral Organ. We hope you’ve enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at the organ and how music is made at Trinity Cathedral. Thank you for watching!
Enjoy!
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The Ordination of Jana Sundin |
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By the Grace of God
The Right Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall
Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona
Will Ordain
Jana Patrice Sundin
To the Sacred Order of Deacons
In the Episcopal Church
Saturday, August 8, 2020
at 10 o’clock in the morning
St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
(a Facebook account is not required to view the service)
Your Prayers and Online Only Presence are Requested
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Meet the students of Steven Tito Academy! |
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On Saturday, August 8 don't miss the exclusive opportunity to connect with our school in Tanzania!
Lauren, the founder of Steven Tito Academy (STA), will tell you how a 162-student school started with a handful of kids only 8 years ago, how Covid-19 has affected us, and what the future has in store for us.
Naftal, the Head Teacher of STA, will be there, together with some of the teachers and students. They can't wait to answer all the questions you have and tell you all about their school!
The event will be from 8:00 - 8:30 // Arizona time
The event is free and will be hosted online on Zoom.
Let us know you can make it by clicking the RSVP link: www.tzkids.org/staeventus. No contribution is needed, but please fill in all the boxes. If you have no questions, just write that in the “question” box.
After your registration, you will be emailed the Zoom details. Please share the invite with any friends who might want to join us!
If you have any questions about registration or the The Steven Tito Academy, please do not hesitate to get in touch at the following email address: chiara@tzkids.org.
Hope to see you Saturday.
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The Ordination of Nelson Mendoza |
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By the Grace of God
And with the consent of the People
The Right Rev. Jennifer A. Reddall
Bishop of the Diocese of Arizona
Will Ordain
Nelson Mendoza
To the Sacred Order of Priests
In Christ's One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
Saturday, August 15, 2020
at 10 o’clock in the morning
St. Francis in the Valley
(a Facebook account is not required to view the service)
Your Prayers and Online Only Presence are Requested
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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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Congratulations to Barbara Avellone! |
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Barbara retired from her front office work in psychiatry on July 31. She has spent the past 20 years in the field, most recently the past 2 years at Scottsdale Family Psychiatry. Prior to that, she worked 8 yrs in an ENT office in Scottsdale. Barbara earned a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Spanish from UW-Whitewater in Wisconsin, where she met her husband Rick of almost 46 years now. They moved to Arizona in 1984 with their son Nick, who is married and has given them 2 wonderful grandchildren, Michelle and Adam. She is calling this her R&R: Retirement (from the medical field) and Re-Charge of her Mary Kay skin care life and personal life. She likes to travel, enjoys music, walking, researching antiques, hopes to get back to playing her flute, and is very much looking forward to seeing everyone back in church! |
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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:
Meeting ID: 609 417 152
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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: Marty, Peter, Susan, Lisa, Grace & Valerie, Pablo & family, Amelia Rose, Meredith, Noah & family.
Birthdays: Paul Valenzuela, Cullen Brown (8/10), Howard Merrick, Bill Brotherton (8/11), Joyce Baldwin, Mary Bayless (8/12), Sonja David (8/13), Chris Hutzel (8/14), and Peter Mahigian, Trevor Huxham (8/15).
Anniversaries: Michal Anne Pepper & Gail Rekers (8/15).
Departed this Life: Carol Kack; and all who have died during this pandemic.
Diocesan and Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
- Church of the Epiphany, Flagstaff;
- The Anglican Church of Rwanda;
- 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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