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Cathedral Annual Meeting in Review | |
This past Sunday the Cathedral held its 2024 Annual Meeting. It was a packed agenda (probably too packed!), overflowing with good news of growth, expansion, and new projects, and for that we are grateful! Here are some highlights from the meeting:
- The Chapter has approved the installation of a new 5-camera livestream and sound system beginning in February, with a generous gift from a donor to cover much of the cost.
- The Chapter has approved a new online congregational directory called "Realm" which will allow each parishioner to view and edit their online profile, including contact information and confidential pledge and giving profile. Realm is coming soon, so watch for information!
- The congregation approved the new 2024 budget that was proposed by the Cathedral Chapter, totaling just over $800,000.
- Trinity is the beneficiary of a new trust fund from the estate of Mr. Frederick Kent totaling $800,000 over 20 years for the maintenance and repair of the organ and other musical instruments.
- We had a very successful Stewardship campaign, doubling our pledges from $89,000 to $192,000 from 2023 to 2024, with a total of 45 "pledging units" (families and individuals).
- The Chapter has moved the cathedral's operational banking accounts to Wells Fargo and the investment accounts to Raymond James, and a new Endowment Fund has been established.
- The redevelopment of the "Trinity Block" is moving ahead; a report was given by the developers from Key International, including architectural drawings of our new Cathedral Hall and Memorial garden, plus the new apartment tower to be built on the property owned by the Diocese.
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We also welcome our newest members of the Cathedral Chapter who were elected at the Annual Meeting: Diana Ohman, Debbie Stevens (Diocesan Representative), Faith Kenyon, and Steve Kretsch. They will attend their first Chapter meeting on Wednesday, February 21st, and we are very grateful for their willingness to serve! | |
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Diana Ohman
Chapter Member
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Debbie Stevens
Diocesan Representative
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Faith Kenyon
Chapter Member
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Steve Kretsch
Chapter Member
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2024 will certainly be a year of new and exciting change for Trinity Cathedral! With God's help, it will be a time of unprecedented growth for our ministries and our congregation. Please consider giving some of your own time as a volunteer: join a ministry, guild, or committee if you haven't already. We need your help to do all this good work God has given us to do! If you'd like to volunteer in some way, please email me at frjason@trinitymiami.org.
Many blessings,
Father Jason
The Very Reverend Jason Roberson
Cathedral Provost
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Property Redevelopment Forums in February
Since we ran out of time in the end of our Annual Meeting, we realize there are questions and comments that didn't receive sufficient time for discussion. For that reason, we will hold two forums in February to allow for more discussion and Q&A:
Friday, February 23rd at 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 24th at 10:00 am
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Sunday 28
8 am Holy Eucharist
10 am Choral Eucharist
11:15 am Annual Meeting
12:30 pm Santa Eucaristía
Monday 29
6:15 pm Yoga in the Cathedral
Wednesday 31
12:10 pm No Healing service this week. Services will return next Wednesday, March 7th
Thursday 1
6:oo pm Fitness Class
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St. Agnes Episcopal Church presents
Organ Music by Black Composers
The Historic Saint Agnes Episcopal Church and Miami Chapter of the American Guild of Organists present “Organ Music by Black Composers” on February 11 at 4 pm. Join us for a performance of organ works by Black composers and the launch of the Michael D. Smith Organ Scholarship (Organist Emeritus) in this FREE CONCERT! Organists include our own Xavier Richardson, Johnathan Arce (St. Kieran Catholic Church), and Christopher Harrell (St. Philip Episcopal Church). Bring a friend, reception to follow.
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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, Les Tablada, Esteban Rodriguez, Andye Moss, Anita Damnavits, Albert Halverstadt, Robert Horton, Dr. Joe Walker, Santiago Hernandez, Melba D. León, L.S., Mike Guidry, The Most Reverend Michael Curry, Santi Archer, Iván Quiñones, Dolores Triana, Carole Duv, Nina Schumann, Linda Hackenjos, Carmen Rojo, Rebecka Ayala, Ryan Armoogam
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa
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Birthdays
Eldris Rodriguez
Lucretia Allen
Susana Taylor
Gabrielle White
Bertha Crucet
Andrea Lewis Pearson
Kate Eaton
Anniversaries
40th Ordenation Anniversary of The Rt. Rev. Leo Frade
In Memoriam
The Reverend Donald Sullivan
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry home following medical procedure
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry underwent a procedure to address his reoccurring subdural hematomas. That procedure was successful, and he is now home from the hospital where he will continue his recovery.
Please continue to hold Bishop Curry, his family, and his medical team in your prayers.
Read all health updates.
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A new Podcast with Bishop Eaton | |
Save the Date - Saturday March 9 at 9 am
Diocesan “Lenten Morning
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Come and spend a quiet morning during Lent of study, reflection, and prayer with Dean Willis, Dean Emeritus of Canterbury Cathedral for over 20 years. Dean Willis became familiar to the world during the pandemic, leading online morning and evening prayer in his garden, with occasional special appearances from the cathedral cats, Leo and Tiger. | |
Yoga in the Cathedral - Jan. 29 | |
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. | |
Second Saturday - February 10th at 8:30 a.m. | |
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Calendar of Fitness Classes for 2024
Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.
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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. | |
The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany | |
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Each year on February 2, the church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, also known as the Feast of the Purification, and Candlemas. This feast commemorates the 40th day after Jesus’ birth, when he was presented in the Jerusalem Temple and Mary was purified in accordance with Jewish Law.
Bulletin Insert in full...
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Trinity in Pictures
This past Sunday we celebrated the baptism of Cecilia Avello! Thanks be to God!
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It was a great honor to host Dr. David Hurd at Trinity Cathedral Miami this weekend! We are so grateful to the Miami Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and especially to Christopher Harrell for making it happen. | |
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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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