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Florence Nightingale, Founder of Modern Nursing | This coming Monday, August 12th, we commemorate the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale on the calendar of the Episcopal Church. She is known as the founder of modern nursing, and her achievements during the mid-19th century helped to establish the first system of hospital nursing that would become the very foundation of modern healthcare that we know around the world today. So it is very fitting, in this 50th Anniversary year of Women's Ordination to the Priesthood, that we also remember and celebrate Florence Nightingale - a faithful Anglican whose call to help others changed the face of healthcare forever. |  | Born in 1820 in Florence, Italy (she was named after the city) to British parents, Florence Nightingale felt called at a very young age to serve God through helping others. Her compassion echoed the teachings of Jesus in the gospel lesson of the Good Samaritan, appointed to be read on August 12th. In this well-known parable, we find lessons of kindness, selflessness, healing, and caring for others. Florence Nightingale's life exemplified these values, reminding us of our own call as Christians to love and serve one another. She felt a deep sense of purpose in caring for the sick and wounded during the Crimean War in the 1850s, where she and her nurses cared for soldiers around the clock. She became known as "the Lady with the Lamp," walking the hospital corridors at all hours of the night, making sure that every patient was cared for. | |
The Nightingale Training School for Nurses opened in 1860 at Saint Thomas Hospital, London | |
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According to the British Red Cross, Florence Nightingale developed techniques of hygiene and sterility that still exist in healthcare to this day: "When Nightingale and her nurses arrived at the military hospital in Scutari, Turkey, they were shocked at the terrible conditions with a lack of medicines, low hygiene standards, and mass infections common. They immediately started to clean every room, and Nightingale told her nurses to wash their hands often. Nightingale's focus on cleaning and washing hands helped improved conditions and, thanks to her, we now know it is one of the best ways to stop the spread of disease."
She returned to England a hero after the war, and she began to lobby Parliament to make significant changes in the national healthcare system to improve cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene. She presented data in the form of pamphlets and pie charts showing that a major cause of death during the war had been terrible sanitary conditions. She wrote what is considered to be the first modern nursing textbook entitled, "Notes on Nursing," and the Nightingale fund was set up to fund her work. By 1860, she established the world’s first professional nursing school at Saint Thomas Hospital in London. "The Nightingale School of Nursing raised the reputation of nursing as a profession and had a global impact with similar schools set up in America, Africa, and Australia. She also helped design the wards by proposing full-height windows to let in more light and fresh air." (www.redcross.org.uk)
She died on August 13, 1910 at the age of 90. Her contributions revolutionized healthcare practices, leading to advancements that continue to save lives today. Jesus concludes the parable of the Good Samaritan with the words "Go and do likewise." Florence Nightingale's legacy is an example for all of us to do the same.
O God, who gave grace to your servant Florence Nightingale to bear your healing love into the shadow of death: Grant to all who heal the same virtues of patience, mercy, and steadfast love, that your saving health may be revealed to all; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Many blessings,
Father Jason
The Very Reverend Jason Roberson
Cathedral Provost
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Backpack Drive
Please help a child in need, and bring a backpack full of supplies on Sunday, August 18th!
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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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Alcoholics Anonymous Returns to Trinity Cathedral
A newly-formed AA group is now meeting at the Cathedral on Friday evenings at 7:30. The group is the only one currently meeting in the Edgewater/Omni area, and we are honored to host this very important program for our community.
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NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY FOR TRINITY CATHEDRAL
Our new online directory for the Trinity Cathedral community called "Realm Connect" is finally ready for launch!
Select for more information...
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10:00 am
Choral Eucharist
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Ushers
Elizabeth Kretsch
Steve Kretsch
Reader/Intercessor
Beau Daane
Robert Watson
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12:15 pm
Santa Eucaristía
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Reader/Intercessor
Adrian Madriz
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Saturday - 10th
4:10 pm Trinity Cathedral Day at the Miami Marlins
Monday - 12th
6:15 pm Yoga in the Cathedral
Wednesday - 14th
12:10 pm Holy Eucharist w/Prayers for Healing
Friday - 16th
7:30 pm AA on the Bay
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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 Grey
Esteban Rodriguez
Anita Damnavits
Robert Horton
Melba D. Leon
Anthony Munis
Paul Schwab
The Reverend James Considine
Arturo Alvarez
Fefa Robles
Becka Ayala
Elizabeth Abriha
Norma Wright
Manuel Carvajal
Rigo Carvajal
Yolanda Puyula
Juana Marino
Mayra Lima
Kevin Ryan
Manuel Figueredo
Gladys Suarez
Cecilia Ocampo
The Reverend Albert Halverstadt, Jr.
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Birthdays
The Reverend Elaine Jessup
Elyta Watkins
Beverly McKenzie
Heather Osowiecki
In Memoriam
David Negron
Anglican Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church or Korea
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Conversations with Bishop Eaton | |
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Bishop Eaton's latest podcast delves into the significance of Juneteenth for individuals and communities. He is joined by Archdeacon Hal Hurley, Archdeacon for African Descent Ministries in the Episcopal Church in Southeast Florida, and Dr. Kathyrne Wyche Latimore, President of the Theodore R. Gibson Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians for our Diocese. The conversation sheds light on how Juneteenth can inspire and strengthen our communities. Tune in to gain insights and understand the impact of Juneteenth within our Episcopal community.
The podcast is available to listen on your favorite podcast apps: Apple, Spotify, and RSS.
Podcast Link
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Yoga in the Cathedral
August 12th, 19th, and 26th at 6:15 pm
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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 - POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER
Because of the increasing summer temperatures, Second Saturday will not take place in June (tomorrow morning), July, August, or September.
We will resume Second Saturday on October 12th.
Stay cool and safe this summer!
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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 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost | | |
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Can you recall a time when you found God in a wilderness experience – a time of exhaustion or despair?
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In the Old Testament reading for Proper 14, we encounter the prophet Elijah fleeing for his life from the wrath of Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab of Israel, who has vowed to kill for his violent acts against the prophets of Jezebel’s god, Baal (1 Kings 18:20-39). Elijah has left his companion and has fled into the wilderness on his own, afraid, exhausted, and overwhelmed by all that he is confronted with. How many times have we found ourselves overwhelmed and exhausted by our own concerns, the endless concerns of the world, and the utter feeling of despair that, seemingly, it does not matter what we do, we cannot stop the suffering with which we are confronted? There is just not enough we can do. We are not “enough.”
Bible Study in full...
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Trinity in Pictures
First Sunday (August 4th) - Anointing with Prayers for Healing and Sending of Eucharistic Visitors
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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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