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Dear Friends,
Thanksgiving is
not a "Christian" holiday. It is a cultural, and
specifically American holiday. And yet it may be the most Christian
of our holidays. All we have is a gift from God. And
gratitude for this gift is an essential element of our Christian
practice. We are blessed to be alive, to breath this air, to have
people in our lives and to have God's Spirit flowing through us. In
this time of gratitude, I know I am blessed to be a part of Trinity
Cathedral. I am blessed by the many parishioners who pray with and
care for one another. I'm blessed by the dedicated volunteers who
are here daily and joyfully offer their time and their gifts. I'm
particularly blessed by the remarkable members of the staff whose hard
work and commitment inspire me to serve Christ more
faithfully. And of course I am blessed by my family who support and
love me on this crazy journey. May you have a great and blessed
Thanksgiving.
Blessings,
Brian Baker
Dean of the
Cathedral
http://blogs.deanbaker.org/
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The Cathedral Cross...
for the period
November 23 through December 20 now on the web site. Click here to view.
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Christmas Flower Donations
Deadline is Sunday,
December 16 - Click here for a link
to a printable donation form.
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Quick Links
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The Cathedral Cross Newsletter
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Thanksgiving Day Service
Thursday, November 27 @ 10am
Join us as we give thanks for all the blessings of this
life.
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Office Closed
Thursday & Friday, November
27 & 28
The Cathedral office will be closed next Thursday and
Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
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Saturday, November 29 @ 5:10pm
Please join us in the Cathedral!
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Please remember to turn in your pledge card. Click here for a printable
pledge form.
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Advent Ingathering
November 30 @ all services
This Sunday's Advent ingathering is supporting Jed
Smith School.
We need children's white crew socks S/M/L and girls & boys
underwear. These will be given to Jed Smith to be included in the
children's Christmas Bags that we will assemble on Sunday,
December 14 in the Great Hall at 10:15am.
Also
GROCERY BAGS will be distributed to
you this Sunday to fill and return next Sunday for our Advent II
ingathering for River City Community Services.
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O Antiphons
Sunday, November 30 @ 11:15am
Chanting of the O Antiphons at the 11:15am service
on the first Sunday of Advent has become a tradition at Trinity.
The "O Antiphons" refer to the seven antiphons
that are recited (or chanted) preceding the Magnificat during Vespers
of the Liturgy of the Hours. They cover the special period of Advent
preparation known as the Octave before Christmas, Dec. 17-23, with Dec.
24 being Christmas Eve and Vespers for that evening being for the
Christmas Vigil (click here to read more).
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Newcomer's Group
Sunday's @ 10:15am in the
upstairs Conference Room
Sunday, November 30: We will talk about ministry opportunities
and stewardship.
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Alternative Gift
Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 30, 8:30am - 1pm in the Great Hall
Trinity Cathedral will host an Alternative Christmas
Fair offering parishioners the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts
and support the work of a social service agency at the same
time. Jewelry, craft items, applesauce, jam, and coffee are
just some of the things that will be available for purchase. A
few of the vendors are: TREE, St. John's Shelter, Interfaith
Service Bureau.
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Advent Wreath Making
Sunday, November 30 @ 10:15am at the West end of the
Great Hall.
Nancy Tennyson will lead the group in making wreaths.
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HIV/AIDS Panel
Sunday, November 30 @ 10:15am
in Room A off the Great Hall
Ken Piercy and Alva Kennedy will present a panel about
HIV/Aids Ministries.
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Adult Study: Taste and See
Sunday, November 30 @ 10:15am in Room C
The Taste of the Bible study topic is the Eucharist. Please come and
taste - perhaps a new spark will grow in your heart.
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30/40s Group
November 30: There will be NO meeting.
Contact Amy for
information.
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The Shalom Group (Young adults
18+)
Sunday,
November 30:
Visiting Grace Cathedral in San Francisco for their 11am
Choral Eucharist.
We are different people in different places in life
sharing a spirtual path.
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presents our new Artists - in - Residence the Camerata California choir
and orchestrain concert! Their program will include "Rejoice in
the Lamb" by Benjamin Britten, "Christus natus est" by
Cecilia McDowall, and traditional carols arranged by John Rutter.
Admission: $22 general, $20 students & seniors (65+), children
under 18 are free.
Further
information about our music series at www.trinitycathedral.org/music.shtml
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Thursday Night at
the Cathedral
A Special Advent-ure in Giving
On December 4 @ 6:30pm - Soup Supper Provided
Advent is a season for the people and friends of Trinity Cathedrl to
prepare their hearts for receiving anew the Christ Child at Christmas.
In all the holiday commotion we will gather these three Thursdays in a
church-wide event to share in simple acts of generosity.
This
week's focus is River City Community Services, two doors south of
the Cathedral. We will take a tour of the facility, help clean up after
their Thanksgiving rush, divide large sacks of rice and beans into
smaller packages and "other duties as assigned", plan a
dinner to host the residents of St. Francis' Step Program next week,
wrap warm gloves, and distribute fabric to make draw-string bags for
the Wind Youth program.
Families and people of ALL ages are welcome.
What
to bring:
A pair of adult warm gloves; Canned, non-perishable food; Fabric
30" by 30"; Disposable gloves... And a warm heart!
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Family and Youth
Ministry
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Sweet Real Estate - The youth Group Ginger Bread Houses will be available
for purchase during church on Sunday, December 7. They make great
decorations for your holiday table, great gifts or just fun to eat! Be
sure to choose your favorite one!
We still need 1/2 gallon milk cartons for construction
of the houses. Give to Nancy or drop off at the office.
St.
Nicholas Night Sunday December 7.
Be
sure to join us for St. Nicholas Night Sunday, December 7 at 4:30 pm.
We start with Advent crafts, and then we have a service with St.
Nicholas, when you hear the story of St. Nicholas' Life. We end the
evening with a spaghetti dinner. Pictures with St. Nicholas can be
taken for $6.00. You will receive a nice 5x7 picture to remember
the evening. The $6.00 helps pay for the evening. All Are Welcome!
Nancy Tennyson 916-446-2513 ex 27 or tennyson@trinitycathedral.org
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Advent II - December 7 for River City
Community Service.
They need canned and packaged food. This food will be given to
families, seniors and single individuals during the holidays.
ADVENT III - December 14 for Women Escaping A Violent
Environment.
WEAVE needs sweat suits, robes, cutlery, cooking utensils and supplies,
paint brushes, play dough, bulletin paper and dish sets. These items
will go to women who, after being assaulted, are
starting their lives over and need basic items to begin again.
ADVENT IV - December 21 supports WIND Youth
Services,
an organization that supports homeless children and provides safety to
kids on the streets. They need clothing, games, art supplies, gift
cards to be used at Target and Wal-Mart, movie passes, and new jackets
and personal care items.
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The Parish and Community Health Ministry
Wednesday, December 10 @ 7:00pm
Our December meeting will be in the home of Vickie Wells
and Elwyn Gibbs to celebrate the Christmas season. This corrects
the information that was in the Cross for Nov. 23 through Dec. 20th. Anyone
interested in joining our Ministry team is welcome on December
10th. It is an opportunity for newcomers to meet the
committee in a fun and informal setting.
To RSVP and for directions call Vickie at 429-8733.
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