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The Growing Crisis in Cuba | |
Yesterday I returned from Cuba where I spent three days at Santísima Trinidad (Holy Trinity) Episcopal Cathedral in Havana. I traveled there with the Very Reverend Donna Mote, Rector of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Key West, and her spouse, Becky. We stayed in the deanery with the Dean of the Cathedral, the Very Reverend Gilberto Caballero, and his family.
Our time there this week was an important opportunity for us to see and understand the dire conditions in which the parishioners of the cathedral and the people of Cuba are currently living. There is a critical shortage of food, medicine, hygiene products, electricity, fuel, and the most basic necessities of daily life. The current crisis in Cuba is unlike any in the past 30 years, and countless people are going hungry each and every day.
| Father Jason, the Very Rev. Donna Mote, Becky England, and the Very Rev. Gilberto Caballero Elizalde | |
Since 1905, the cathedral congregation of Santísima Trinidad has been an important center of community outreach and service in the city of Havana, but now they need our help more than ever. In January, Dean Gilberto sent us a list of the most needed items. and thanks to generous donations given during Lent by parishioners from Trinity Cathedral Miami and Saint Paul's, we were able to deliver nine suitcases full of food and vitamins to be distributed to parishioners of Santísima Trinidad. As soon as the supplies arrived, Dean Gilberto began distributing them to the most needy parishioners of the cathedral (see pictures below). He always begins with the elderly who have no family, no support system, and no money to purchase food on a regular basis. | |
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Dean Gilberto and the Cathedral Chapter in Havana are truly grateful for our help, and I am so proud of the outpouring of generosity from so many here in the Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida - thank you! Even the smallest gesture of Christian companionship and love in the form of a simple bag of food makes a huge difference in the daily life of one individual who is suffering in ways that are hard for us to imagine.
As the economic and humanitarian crisis in Cuba continues to worsen, there will be more opportunities soon for us to help the parishioners of Santísima Trinidad. Our fellow Episcopalians in Cuba need us now more than ever, so watch for more information about how you might participate in the Friday e-News and during Sunday announcements.
May God open our hearts and minds to new and creative ways of helping our siblings in Cuba who so desperately need our support.
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Many blessings,
Father Jason
The Very Reverend Jason Roberson
Cathedral Provost
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Images from Cuba and Santísima Trinidad Cathedral | |
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Our New Livestream System up and running!
The state-of-the-art "control booth" is located in the second floor office area.
You can view Sunday Services on our Trinity Episcopal Cathedral YouTube Channel by clicking HERE.
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April 7, 2024
YouTube Livestream Links:
10:00 AM Click HERE
12:15 PM Click HERE
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**The Livestream Guild needs VOLUNTEERS!!**
Would you like to learn to operate our new livestream system on Sunday mornings? We need your help!
Please email Father Jason at frjason@trinitymiami.org for more information.
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If you would like to include someone on the Prayer List or add an anniversary or birthday for special prayers, please call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851, use the 'Contact Us' link on our website, or send an email ...
office@trinitymiami.org
Also, please let us know when names can be removed from the list.
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Sick - In Recovery
Doris Gray
Julio Rodriguez
Esteban Rodriguez
Anita Damnavits
Albert Halverstadt
Robert Horton
Santiago Hernandez
Melba D. León
L.S.
The Most Reverend Michael Curry
Santi Archer
Nina Schumann
Sharon Brown
Doren Valero
Maureen A. Mena
Maraquita Steinmetz
Camille Smith
Anthony Munis
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of the Province of the West Indies
Altar Flowers
The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria
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Birthdays
Marvin N. Mena, Jr.
Susan Briggs
Alfredo Macaya
Camille Smith
Ana Valerio
Esther Flores
Glenn Giwojna
Anniversaries
In Memoriam
Sorelle Mena
Rossie Hopkins
Stephen Foster
Carmen Valdez
Hardat Suhkdeo
Edgardo Kelly
Gladys Mena
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New Podcast Episode with Bishop Eaton | |
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Bishop Eaton's latest podcast is now available on Apple, Spotify, and RSS feeds.
In this podcast, Bishop Eaton speaks with Father Steven Olds, who is a professor at St. Vincent De Paul Regional Seminary in Boynton Beach and Dean of Spiritual Formation. At this midpoint in the season of Lent, they discuss the significance of Lent and explore ways to make the most of the time that remains to us in this sacred time. Together, they look at the spiritual journey ahead, offering insights and guidance for those seeking to deepen their faith and connection as we look to Holy Week and Easter.
Tune in now for a conversation that's sure to uplift your spirit and ignite your heart! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it with your family and friends.
Podcast Link
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Second Saturday - April 13th at 8:30 a.m. | |
Yoga in the Cathedral - April 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6:15 p.m. | |
Immerse yourself in a truly rejuvenating and spiritual experience. All levels welcome! $20 (including mats and parking). Entry at the North Door (16th Street). To assure a prompt start, if at all possible please do sign up beforehand using this link. | |
Altar Flowers & Sanctuary Candle | |
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It is the tradition each week at Trinity Cathedral for individuals and families to make a donation for the altar flowers and the sanctuary candle in honor of or in memory of a family member, friend, or a specific cathedral ministry or organization. Names for the donations are listed in the Friday e-Newsletter and in the Sunday service bulletin.
Please email the Cathedral office at office@trinitymiami.org or call (305) 456-8851 to make your donations to this important ministry.
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Food Pantry Ministry
These are difficult times and many struggle to make ends meet. When you come on Sundays, please consider bringing one or more items of canned or boxed food. Items to consider include canned goods, peanut butter, packaged cereals, paper products, bottled water, dish and laundry soaps, boxed dinners, toiletry items, and feminine hygiene products. Remember that we cannot accept expired food or items that need refrigeration.
Gift Card Ministry
The LGBTQ+ ministry has organized an on-going Gift Card collection drive to aid in the purchase of perishable food items for food pantry recipients. These cards are distributed on a weekly basis to families and individuals in need. To continue to help this cause or if you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please contact Roberto Soto at:
Trinity Cathedral, c/o Roberto Soto
464 N.E. 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132
(305) 456-8851 or via email roberto@trinitymiami.org
Names of donors and recipients will remain confidential
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"Pews to Chairs" Project
There is still time to donate a chair!
For many decades now, pews have been replaced by chairs in countless cathedrals and churches across the Episcopal Church and the world with remarkable success. In many cases, it has allowed congregations to experience a transformation and rebirth of their communities. Stackable, multi-use chairs will give Trinity a fully flexible and multi-purpose space that functions not only for worship, but for a variety of ministry and community events. (See the above picture of Trinity's new cathedral chairs which arrived the week before Christmas.)
The success of Transforming Trinity and the Pews to Chairs project depends on the donation of chairs by cathedral parishioners, congregations, and individuals across The Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida and the wider Church. Chairs may be donated in honor of or in memory of a loved one or in honor of a specific church, congregation, or organization. Please consider donating one or more chairs!
To donate: Please download the chair donation form HERE, complete it, and make your check payable to Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Please make sure to write “Pews to Chairs” in the memo line. Mail checks and forms to: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 464 NE 16th Street, Miami, FL 33132.
Online donations can also be made on the Cathedral website (www.trinitymiami.org) under the “Giving” tab – please be sure to choose the “Pews to Chairs Campaign” on the dropdown menu to designate your donation.
Please reach out to Father Jason by email at frjason@trinitymiami.org if you have any questions or concerns. You can also find more details about the Pews to Chairs project HERE.
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We need Ushers and Lectors!
We you like to be an usher on Sunday mornings?
Would you like to read a scripture lesson or lead the Prayers of the People during our Sunday services?
Please consider joining our Usher or Lector Ministries. We need volunteers to help fill these important roles during our Sunday worship.
If you are interested, please email Mr. Thomas Porto at thomas44a@gmail.com, or call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851.
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Join the Cathedral Flower Guild!
Do you love arranging flowers? Please consider joining the Cathedral Flower Guild. We need volunteers to help on Saturday mornings to arrange flowers for our Sunday worship services.
If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Roberto Soto at office@trinitymiami.org, or call the Cathedral office at 305-456-8851.
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Morning and Evening Online Reflection | |
Begin and end your weekday with online reflections. Reflections feature prayers, readings from Holy Scripture, and contemplative music and are led by clergy from National Cathedral in the morning and from Canterbury Cathedral in the evening. In addition, daily Choral Evensong song by the Canterbury Cathedral Choir is available online. Select the applicable link below for access. | |
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Trinity in Pictures
Holy Week and Easter 2024
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Cathedral Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 9:00am until 3:00pm
In case of pastoral emergency, please call 786-682-5354.
Email: office@trinitymiami.org
Cathedral Visits
The Cathedral doors are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 1:00 for visits and for prayer.
Visit us at trinitymiami.org
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