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The Great Three Days of Easter | Last night on Maundy Thursday, we began what are known as the "Great Three Days" of Easter - in Latin, the Triduum. The Triduum begins with the Last Supper and continues on to the Crucifixion on Good Friday and then to the tomb on Holy Saturday, and finally to the glory of the Resurrection at the Great Vigil and on Easter Day. We join with billions of Christians around the world as we keep these holiest of days through moving liturgies of prayer, music, and symbolism. |  | And today, on Good Friday, the liturgy is one of mourning, watching, and waiting, and the components of this day’s service are ancient. The readings, especially of the Passion, the Solemn Prayers, the veneration of the Cross, and the reception of Holy Communion from consecrated Bread and Wine from the previous day are all practices that go back to the earliest days of the Church. In the words of Bishop Eaton, "Good Friday is the most somber and desolate day of the Christian calendar. The sanctuary is completely bare. The liturgical color is red, which is the color of blood and martyrdom, for today we remember Jesus, the greatest of martyrs." | |
The Great Vigil and on to Easter Day | |
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The history of the Easter Vigil is fascinating. Held in darkness on Holy Saturday, Easter Eve, the Great Vigil of Easter is the most ancient example of all Christian worship. Bishop Eaton writes, "Long before anyone ever thought about observing Christmas, Christians were meeting before dawn on Easter Day to celebrate the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection. Christians gathered in darkness, and then a fire was lit. Fire is a universal symbol of life, and from that fire each worshipper took a flame. The story of salvation was re-called, the resurrection proclaimed, and the Eucharist, which had not been celebrated since Thursday evening, was celebrated again with great thanksgiving and joy."
Here at Trinity Cathedral, we have the gift of celebrating these Great Three Days of Easter together. Not every church is able to organize all of these complicated liturgies, and I am honored and grateful that we can do so here. So join us today at 12:00 noon for the Liturgy of Good Friday. Walk the Way of the Cross with us tonight at 7:00 pm as we behold the Cathedral's beautiful mosaic Stations of the Cross. Attend the Great Vigil of Easter on Saturday at 7:00 pm. And celebrate the Resurrection with us at either 8:00 or 10:00 on Sunday morning.
I look forward to seeing you all during these Great Three Days and to finally saying together, "Christ is risen indeed!"
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Many blessings on this Good Friday,
Father Jason
The Very Reverend Jason Roberson
Cathedral Provost
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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 all the Holy Week Services on our Trinity Episcopal Cathedral YouTube Channel by clicking HERE.
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Support the Episcopal Cathedral in Cuba during Lent | |
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Good Friday - March 29
12:00 pm The Good Friday Liturgy - Bilingual
7:00 pm Stations of the Cross - Bilingual
Easter Eve - March 30
7:00 pm The Easter Vigil and First Mass of Easter - Bilingual
Easter Day - March 31
8:00 am The Holy Eucharist of Easter Day
10:00 am The Solemn Eucharist of Easter Day - Bilingual
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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, Andye Moss, 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, Justin van Brakel, Maureen A. Mena, Maraquita Steinmetz, Liz Banks, Mary Sutor, Dean Banks, Ana Barreto, Dr. Camille Smith, Ralph Moffett
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Church of the Province of the West Indies
Altar Flowers
To the glory of God and in thanksgiving of Mariangely Soto
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Birthdays
Susan Briggs
Alfredo Macaya
Dr. Camille Smith
Ana Valerio
Esther Flores
Glenn Giwojna
Anniversaries
In Memoriam
Marvin N. Mena, Sr.
Rossie Hopkins
Stephen Foster
Carmen Valdez
Hardat Sukhdeo
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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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Yoga in the Cathedral -Yoga will Resume on April 1st | |
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. | |
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Fitness Classes
Thursday, April 11th & 25th at 6:00 pm
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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. | |
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Trinity in Pictures
Palm Sunday
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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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