E-News: January 17, 2025

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Remembering the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929. 96 years later, the nation continues to remember his life and legacy by celebrating the federal holiday in his name on the third Monday of January, which was signed into law in 1983. Special celebrations, events, and service opportunities are planned across the country this weekend, and we will remember Dr. King this Sunday morning at Trinity Cathedral with special music in his honor at 10:00:


  • The organ prelude and postlude are composed by African American composers, Betty Jackson King and Carl Haywood.
  • The offertory anthem, Precious Lord, take my hand, is a traditional spiritual which was Dr. King’s favorite hymn, and it was sung at his funeral on April 9, 1968 by Mahalia Jackson.
  • The final hymn, Lift every voice and sing, was written in 1900 by James Weldon Johnson. During the civil rights movement, the hymn became known as the Black national anthem, a prayer for liberation invoking biblical images of the Exodus and the Israelites’ arrival in the promised land.

For us as Episcopalians, Dr. King has become a model of Christian discipleship, and his teachings guide us and encourage us as we work to keep the promises we make in our Baptismal Covenant, "to strive for justice and peace among all people," and to "respect the dignity of every human being." (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 305). The Episcopal Church commemorates the date of Dr. King's death on the church calendar each year on April 4th.


The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau has compiled a very helpful listing of all the MLK celebrations and service opportunities happening this weekend and on Monday. Click here to see the listing, as we join together with the Miami community to remember and celebrate Dr. King!


Almighty God, by the hand of Moses your servant you led your people out of slavery, and made them free at last: Grant that your church, following the example of your prophet Martin Luther King, may resist oppression in the name of your love, and may strive to secure for all your children the blessed liberty of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Many blessings,


Father Jason


The Very Reverend Jason Roberson

Cathedral Provost

Choral Evensong - This Sunday, January 19th at 5:30 pm

Wildfires in California


We continue to pray for all those who have died and for all those affected by the tragic fires in the area around Los Angeles, including several Episcopal communities. Bishop John Taylor of the Diocese of Los Angeles fears that Episcopalians "in the Pacific Palisades area who have lost their home could exceed 40 or 50 by the time all of the news is in." Read more about the Episcopal churches affected HERE.


If you would like to help financially, Episcopal Relief and Development has set up a Wildfire Response Fund HERE.

Flames begin to engulf Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, Altadena, CA

The Miami Women's Club "English Afternoon Tea"


The Miami Women's Club (our neighbors just down the street from the Cathedral at 1737 North Bayshore Drive) will hold its "English Afternoon Tea" next Saturday, January 25th at 3:00 pm. This fundraiser helps to support the mission of the Women's Club, "Celebrating 125 Years of Legacy and Service."


"Indulge in a traditional English tea experience with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of delectable pastries. Sip on a variety of fine teas, carefully brewed to perfection, while enjoying live music, lots of conversations, and laughter that fill the air."


Click here for more information!

Sunday, January 26 at 11:15 am

The Canons of the Diocese of Southeast Florida require that the Annual Meeting of the parish community be scheduled on the last Sunday of the month of January or within the 60 days that precede it. Mark you calendar and join us for worship on January 26th at the 10:00 am bilingual Choral Holy Eucharist, followed by the Annual Meeting.

**There will be no 12:15 pm service on that Sunday.

Help Us Toll the Bells on Sunday Mornings at

Trinity Cathedral!

Trinity Cathedral in Miami is home to a bell tower with a full peal of 8 bells, unique in the state of Florida. We’re looking for volunteers to toll the bells on Sundays and eventually learn the art of change ringing.


This unique opportunity requires minimal physical effort and is a great way to connect with others and add to the sacred soundscape of our Sunday services. Volunteers should be available to toll on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. and/or 12:00 p.m.


For more information or to sign up, please contact Father Jason or Roberto Soto. Join us in this beautiful and meaningful tradition!

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...

Sunday, January 19th

8:00 am

Holy Eucharist

8 am Bulletin

Ushers

George Myers


Reader

Lucretia Allen

George Meyers

Clarence Smith


Coffee Host

Lucretia Allen

10:00 am

Choral Eucharist

10 am Bulletin

Ushers

Theresia Munis

Ralph Moffett


Reader/Intercessor

Beau Daane

Lisa Kelly

Nthatisi Mppae


12:15 pm

Santa Eucaristía

Boletín 12:15 pm

Ushers

Elias Taravay


Reader

Adrian Madriz

Gladis Suarez

Anthian Rubbio

Elias Taravay

Wednesday - 22nd

12:10 am Healing Mass


Friday - 24th

7:30 pm AA on the Bay

Prayer Requests

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.

Sick - In Recovery

Doris Grey

Anita Damnavits

Robert Horton

Melba D. Leon

Anthony Munis

The Reverend James Considine

Norma Wright

Carmenza Rave

Gema Montoya

Maria Valerio

Dominick Albertone

Grace Harvey

Debbie Lamb

Arturo Alvarez

Victor Hollingsworth

Fefa Robles

Noemi Gonzalez

Jerami Green

Paul Lyn

Clayton Timmons

Alice Butin

The Right Reverend Chilton Knudsen

Birthdays

Laura Wright

Jodie Reyes

Kenneth Merrill

Myles Trapp

Errol McKenzie

 Susana Taylor

Gabrielle White

Maria Victoria Rosales


Anniversaries

The Ordination Anniversary of the Right Reverend Leo Frade


The Wedding Anniversary of Lennox and Esther Griffith


In Memoriam

David Negron 

Daniel Paul

Nelson Famada

Juanita Schwab


Anglican Cycle of Prayer

The Church of the Province of West Indies


Altar Flowers

In loving memory of Juanita Schwab

**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.

Second Saturday - February 8, 2025

Alcoholics Anonymous at 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.

Altar Flowers & Sanctuary Candle

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. 

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

"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.

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.

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.

Morning and Evening Online Reflection

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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.

Morning Prayers
Evening Prayers
Choral Evensong

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany


Why is the prophecy of Isaiah relevant to us who live in a post-modern era?


This text reaffirms the perceptive promises of the last chapter and the mission which aims to restore Zion’s destiny. There is, on the part of the people, a feeling that God has abandoned them but the prophet is insisting that God will not be silent. He also reminds the people of the change of their name, which means a change of fortune and a change of order. This name goes beyond human imagination and, like the new heaven and the new earth, depends upon the appointment of the Creator.

Bible Study in full...

As all gifts come from God, each one is therefore invited to use his or her competence in the service of God. Unfortunately, we have an erroneous perception that the gifts we receive are limited to the spiritual or the academic realm. Thus, it would be important for us to acknowledge that no distinction is to be made regarding the gifts we freely receive. A person who is a worker in a skilled trade, for example, a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, and others, should be encouraged to see that the talent he or she possesses comes from God.

Bulletin Insert in full...

Trinity in Pictures

We rejoice in welcoming the Reverend Matthew Machowski as the new rector of St. Stephen’s in Coconut Grove!!

This past Saturday a group from the Cathedral attended the Florida Keys Celtic Festival. Thanks to St. Columba Episcopal Church and to the Rev. Debra Maconaughey for a wonderful day! 

Last Monday, Trinity was honored to be one of several stops on an “Organ Crawl,” welcoming members of the Palm Beach County chapter of the American Guild of Organists as they toured many of the great pipe organs of Miami.

Cathedral Office Hours

 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am until 3:00 pm

 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 am - 1:00 pm for visits and for prayer.



Visit us at trinitymiami.org

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