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July 6th, 2017 announcements
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This Week's Commentary
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The Very Rev. Troy D. Mendez, Dean
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July 6th, 2017
Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;
today I declare that I will restore to you double. Zechariah 9:12
Where has the time gone? The year 2017 is now over half over! What happened to the new year's resolutions we set in January? Some of them we've kept. Many of them, perhaps, we don't remember at all.
Summertime in Phoenix can seem like a middle season -- the in-between times -- a time to re-group, to re-think priorities, and to focus on maximizing our own "off-season." How to actually do this is tricky. At times, when people feel over-worked, doing nothing seems like the best thing to do, but sociology actually says otherwise. How we use leisure time can either greatly benefit us, or have only a temporary effect.
Sociologists say there are two types of leisure: casual and serious. Casual leisure pursuits are short lived, immediately gratifying, and often passive; they include activities like going out with friends, online shopping, and binge-watching TV. While these are fun in the short-term, they do not contribute to long-term happiness or long-term life satisfaction. Another type of pursuit is needed.
They other type of leisure is often called serious leisure. A much more structured approach, serious leisure creates spaces for "self-actualization," for times when people can reflect more deeply on who they are and how they have been "fearfully and wonderfully made" in God's image. A good weekend isn't about turning off the brain and checking out. Instead, it's about corralling that precious free time for meaningful pursuits-the harder the quest, the more rewarding the bounty. When you spend your time in serious leisure, you pursue the things in life that you dream about. You pursue the things that matter to your heart.
The brothers of the Society of St. John the Evangelist look at the benefits of serious leisure in this way: "The fruits of our leisure time will prove whether we have hallowed or profaned our sabbath. If we have kept it holy we will resume our daily life reinvigorated and restored to ourselves."*
Our Gospel readings in the summer invite us to reimagine our life with God. Jesus invites us to follow our hearts, and to pursue the things that help us realize how we are also fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image. Our God is one who meets us wherever we are, in whatever condition we are in, and begins to transform us into people who walk with Christ into his new creation, the creation known as the Kingdom of God. Our God is one who restores.
How will you pursue the serious leisure of your heart's greatest desires?
How do you let God restore you?
In Christ's peace,
*Rule of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, page 91
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Stewardship 2017: Thank you for pledging!
Stewardship 2017: Thank you for pledging! It's not too late! Make a pledge today! In case you haven't yet made your pledge, you are invited to complete a pledge card on-line 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
[email protected]
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Trinity's Children's Group (ages 3-12 years old)
Beginning Sunday July 9th and continuing through August 13th we invite children to join us to create crafts. Each week will be a different small creative project so no worries if you can't make it each week. Join us at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. in the Children's area near Atwood Hall.
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Back-to-School Supply Drive
Trinity Cathedral & ICM's Back-to-School Supply Drive - Help K-12 students get the necessary items needed for the upcoming school year by either a) donating items listed below or b) donating by cash/check/credit card to the Cathedral's "School Supply" fund.
This year's donation deadline is Sunday, July 16th, 2017. ICM will begin distributing backpacks this year starting on Monday, July 17th.
Items needed: Backpacks, Pencils & Pens, Paper (loose and spiral folder), Markers & Crayons, Dry Erase Markers, Glue Sticks, 3-ring binders & folders, Pencil Boxes or Bags, Erasers, Rulers and Calculators.
Bring your donations to the Cathedral and place them in the big collection "Backpack Drive" bin by Sunday, July 16th.
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Education for Ministry (EfM)
Education for Ministry (EfM) at Trinity Cathedral is energetically sharing information about this college level adult education program.
For info, see us at the EfM display table in the Olney Room art gallery during Coffee Hour this Sunday.
Look for those wearing '
Ask ME about EfM
' badges.
Registration forms and fees due July 30. Classes begin in September.
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Coffee Hour in honor of The Rev. Martha Johns
Coffee Hour in honor of The Rev. Martha Johns - Sunday, July 23rd - As mentioned on Sunday, our wonderful Associate for Community Life, The Rev. Martha Johns, will be leaving the staff and will be relocating to Virginia early next month. Join us on July 23rd to offer Martha our blessings and to wish her well. Take the time to thank her for her ministry here at Trinity Cathedral.
If you have any questions on how you can help honor Martha on her last Sunday with us, please contact Troy Mendez at
[email protected] or our Senior Warden, Lisa Derrick, at
[email protected]. See you there!
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Summer pick-up choir returns to the cathedral for the month of July. If you love to sing, come join us and help us lead the liturgy during these hot summer months! We rehearse Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the auditorium; see Erik Goldstrom for more information.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage
Save-the-Date August 6th Launch of Holy Land Pilgrimage Information. - On the first Sunday of August, our dean, Troy Mendez, will have information about how you can be a part of an exciting pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which will take place in November 2018. Coffee hour will be sponsored by the 2016 pilgrimage group. Come to learn about how you might participate in this wonderful journey to discover the land of Christ's birth, death, resurrection, and ascension.
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Episcopal Night at Chase Field
The AZ D-backs invite all members of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona along with their family & friends to an exciting division riverly as the D-backs take on the San Francisco Giants starting at 6:40 p.m. on Friday, August 25th. Seating is limited!
Purchase your tickets today:
www.azdiocese.org/baseball.html or call Johanna, D-back ticket rep at (602) 462-4113. Seats are $22/each and are located in the lower level bleacher, Section 141.
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Hospitality Ministry at Trinity
LIKE DOUGHNUTS?????
HOST COFFEE HOUR and have fun with friends!
There are available dates to host in July and August.
Please sign up at the Front Desk in the Olney Room art gallery and/or email the Cathedral Hospitality Committee at
Thank you for hosting coffee hour.
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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
tiny.cc/frys for more details.
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Trinity Cathedral. Bookmark the link
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0096794 and support us every time you shop.
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"Summer" by Manny Burruel
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Summer Art Show - "The Artists of Trinity Cathedral" - Our Trinity Cathedral family has 19 artists who will display their work this summer in the Olney Gallery. You will enjoy a diversity of mediums from these talented artists. From Stained glass to Stoneware, Photography to Printmaking, Watercolor, Oil & Acrylic Paintings and so much more! Our artists: John Agria, Mary Agria, Robert Ashton, Susan Ashton, Robert Bauer, Deborah Beresford, Janet Burruel, Manny Burruel, Jack Carter, Kate Cross, Halldor Hjalmarson, Christine Keith, Deborah Partington, Tom Raffaeli, Louise Ruhf, Laura Smith, Kip Sudduth, Susan Thornberry, and Dyane Welt.
If you would like to purchase some artwork please contact the artists directly using the contact information on each art label. The Olney Gallery will not be open on First Friday in July and August, but will return to First Fridays in September.
On exhibit through August 23, 2017
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Yoga on Saturdays
FREE Yoga in the Olney Room art gallery at Trinity Cathedral starts at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday morning.
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! but willingness, a towel/yoga mat, and comfortable clothes are essential.
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The Cathedral Shop
Please visit The Shop Tuesday & Thursday from 10am-1pm and Sunday from 9am-12:00pm.
You may also contact Cyndi Smith at
[email protected] or (480) 202-8982 for more information.
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The Second Change Group
The Second Change Group - New Meeting in North Phoenix starting August 1st - Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. LGBTQ friendly, All are welcome!
For more information, please call Rich L at (602) 397-4844
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This Week at Trinity
6:30pm - Cathedral Chapter meeting - Conference Room
Saturday, July 8th
9:00am - Trinity Quilters - Atwood Hall
10:00am - Yoga - Olney Room art gallery
Sunday, July 9th
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:30am - 1:00pm - Nursery - Children's Area
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Children's Group - Children's Center
12:00pm- Misa en Español - Catedral
12:00pm - Children's Group - Children's Center
Wednesday, July 12th
8:00pm - N.A. Meeting - Atwood Hall
Saturday, July 15th
10:00am - Yoga - Olney Room art gallery
Sunday, July 16th
8:00am - Holy Eucharist (Spoken) - Cathedral
9:00am - Bible Study - Conference Room
9:30am - 1:00pm - Nursery - Children's Area
10:00am - Holy Eucharist (Sung) - Cathedral
10:00am - Children's Group - Children's Center
12:00pm- Misa en Español - Catedral
12:00pm - Children's Group - Children's Center
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Prayers of the People
Commended to our prayers:
Mary & John, Carolyn, Kip, Mark, Sandy, Jim & Linda, Nick, Dolly & Bill, Timothy, Nancy & Tom, Fay & Ron, Susan & Richard, Ellyn & Jade, Jaclyn, Ray & Nancy.
Birthdays:
Dennis Manuelito (7/8), Safia Sampson (7/9), Christine Vest, Julia Cary (7/10), Michal Anne Pepper, Alison Lingel (7/11), Marian Carter (7/12), Mary Gilbert (7/14), and Grace Burns, Barbara Avellone, Donald Whittaker (7/15).
Departed this Life:
Lydia Metzig.
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:
St. Andrew's, Sedona.
Anglican Cycle of Prayer:
Diocese of Okinawa (Japan).
Community Prayers:
All who serve the nation, especially those in the armed forces. All those affected by natural disasters and civil unrest.
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