Weekly Announcements from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix for the week of February 5, 2012

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4th Annual Pancake Dinner and Pancake Races at the Cathedral - Tuesday, February 21 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Please sign-up at the Hospitality Desk to ensure that there will be enough food for everyone. The 20s/30s group is organizing the dinner this year. Please contact Sarah Gennett ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or Canon Debbie Noonan ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) if you can help with the event.

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Ashes for Ash Wednesday:  If you have dried palm branches or fronds from last year's Palm Sunday, bring them and leave them at the Hospitality Desk; they will be the burned on Shrove Tuesday (2/21), after the Pancake Super/Race, and used next day on Ash Wednesday.  Ash Wednesday's Service times are 7 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish).

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This Sunday, 2011 Annual Giving Statements will be available for pick-up at the Receptionist's desk in the Olney Gallery. Statements will be mailed on Monday, 2/6/12. If you have any questions, please contact Director of Operations, Cheryl Hamati at (602) 254-7126 ext. 301 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Dear Donors, The Steven Tito Academy opened on January 23rd with the first classroom of students.  The MDG committee sent monies to pay for the first classroom of furniture.  The school will be constructed as an H with a classroom on each side and the administration office in the middle.  We are awaiting the construction of the second classroom, the two bathrooms, and the eating area.  The children are now using the facilities in the orphanage located adjacent to the new academy site.  As each part of the construction is in process, we will release the funds for each project.  Thank  you again for your generous donations, and we look forward to sending you new updates as the school is constructed, furnished, and full of students.
Blessings, Pam Clark, MDG Chair

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The 20s/30s group's monthly dinner will be on Friday February 17th at 6:30 at Cindy and Kevan Mitton's. We will be celebrating Arizona's Birthday a few days late. The hosts will provide the main dish. Please bring drinks, a side dish or dessert to share.   Come join us! Newcomers and friends are always welcome! You can find more information on Trinity Cathedral 20s/30s Group Facebook page or by contacting Lucinda Mitton ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) or Canon Debbie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ).

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Youth Announcement: Parent Meeting - There will not be youth group on Sunday, Feb 5th. There will be parent meetings at 11:30am and at 2:30pm in the top-level yellow conference room. We will keep both meetings to an hour each, and we will be discussing topics such as curriculum, confirmation classes, Chapel Rock summer camp, attendance, etc. Thank you parents, mentors, and youth! See you there!

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Newcomers to Trinity - Please join us for our monthly welcome tea with the Cathedral clergy and congregational leaders!  This is a chance for us to get to know you better and answer any questions you may have about the Cathedral. The next teas are on Sundays February 12th at 11:30am, March 18th at 11:30am and April 29th at 11:30am.

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Quilt Raffle Coming: You will have two choices!   The first is a full-size quilt made from a gift from Betty Jo Fletcher. She gave us a hand appliquéd quilt top in the Rose of Sharon pattern from the 1940s, which was left to her by her mother-in-law. We are also offering a quilted table runner/wall hanging (and hangers) in classic painterly colors. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and go on sale Feb. 12 & 19. The drawing will be Feb. 26. You will choose “your” quilt when you buy your ticket.

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Water Needed - Part of our Cathedral Hospitality is to offer bottles of water to anyone who comes through our doors who may be thirsty. Please bring cases of water during office hours or on Sunday morning and leave it in the kitchen. Thank you!

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Help Needed with Coffee Hour! Do you want to help make Trinity a welcoming place on Sundays? We are looking for a people to help with Coffee Hour. Don't worry, you won't have to be in the kitchen every week! We are looking for a Coffee Hour Coordinator/s to organize the schedule of groups to host coffee hour.   This volunteer position will take less than an hour a week. We are also looking for Coffee Hour Hosts who can work with a group to host coffee hour a few times a year. Please contact Canon Debbie for more information or if you are interested in volunteering for either of these opportunities! ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. )

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Episcopal 101 Introduction to the Episcopal Church - EP-101 is an introduction to Christianity as understood within the Anglican tradition of the Episcopal Church and will commence on the Sunday February 12th at 8.45am and we plan to run over 12 weeks. If you are new to the Episcopal Church or even if you have been a member for some time this course will be of interest to you. EP-101 is required for those who would wish to be either confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church when the Bishop makes his visitation on May 20th 2012. Please consult the website for further information and email Canon Mark Sutherland if you would like to enroll for the class.

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Join the Presiding Bishop for a Traveling Border Conference: "Crossing Over: BorderLands as Blessing, Immigration as Opportunity." April 12-14th, 2012. Come and see for yourself the context of our current immigration crises. This trip includes a full day in the Mexican border communities of Agua Prieta, Nogales or Naco and conversations with law enforcement, business, faith and community leaders on the US side of the border. The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will be there as a participant, guide and keynote speaker. For those who can't get away for three days, there will also be an opportunity to just participate in the breakfast and 7th Annual “God Has No Borders” Procession from Naco Arizona to Naco, Sonora. Canon Debbie is on the organizing committee for this conference which is sponsored by our Diocesan Border Ministries. Please visit http://episcopalborderministries.com/CrossingOver.html for more information contact Canon Debbie with questions. Some scholarship funds may be available.

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Arizona Episcopal Cursillo is sponsoring two Cursillo weekends in February and March 2012. The men’s weekend begins on the evening of February 23rd and ends on the afternoon of February 26th. The women’s weekend is March 8th through March 11th. Both weekends will be held at St. Stephen’s in Phoenix. Those interested in sponsoring participants or attending should contact Cathedral parish representatives Joe & Sandy Albo at (480) 763-3542, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Music at Trinity Concert - On Friday, February 10, the Riznica Chamber Choir will present an “Evening of Sacred Music” here at the cathedral at 7:30 PM. The Choir has a large and dedicated following and is one of the best choral groups in the greater Phoenix area. Mark your calendar for what promises to be a truly special musical event. Freewill donation to benefit the work of the choir is encouraged.

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Have you wondered what is involved in being a greeter or an usher? Perhaps you'd like to explore becoming a member of this team. Mark your calendars for Sunday, Feb. 19, for an informational meeting following the 10 a.m. service. You will be joined by our regular team members and Dean Knisely. Look for more information to come in future weeks.

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Olney Gallery at Trinity Cathedral presents

“Flower, Leaf & Metal”
an exhibition of art by Annie Waters, Catherine Ruane and Kevin Caron - narrating quiet observations of nature’s ephemeral cycles through line, form and color
 
Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments on opening and collector’s receptions.

Opening Reception - Friday, February 3, 2012, 2012 - 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Collector’s Reception  - Friday, February 17, 2012 - 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Exhibition Dates - February 3, 2012 – February 27, 2012

Olney Gallery at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

100 W. Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85003

The gallery and receptions are free and open to the public

Light rail: Roosevelt/Central

Olney Gallery is open during regular business hours (T-F 9-4)

Contact: Olney Gallery Director - Roberta Hancock - 602-723-1653
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A website has been created by Caring Bridge - A Nonprofit Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most for Vada Roseberry. It is difficult for her and Jerry to have so many visitors coming through as she tries to rest so we wanted a place to keep you all informed. This is the answer. Vada would love to see you all but at this time she lacks the energy to do so on a regular basis. You may visit the website at: caringbridge.org/visit/vadaroseberry

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Meetings & Events this week

Sunday, Feb. 5

9:00 am - Bible Study – Conference Room

10:00 am - Godly Play/Prophets & Saints for Children – Children’s Center

5:00 pm - Evensong - The Rev. Jesse Zink, Guest Preacher – Cathedral

8:00 pm - Compline – Cancelled Tonight

Monday, Feb. 6

5:30 pm - T.O.M. February meeting – Conference Room

Tuesday, Feb. 7

4:45 pm - Newcomer’s Initiative meeting – Conference Room

5:30 pm - EfM – Conference Room

5:30 pm - fOM (Centering Prayer) – Auditorium

Wednesday, Feb. 8

11:45 am - Holy Eucharist – Cathedral

6:00 pm - St. Nicholas Choir rehearsal – Auditorium

7:00 pm - Youth Group – Off-Site (see Sarah Gennett for details)

7:00 pm - Cathedral Choir rehearsal – Cathedral

7:30 pm - N.A. – Atwood Hall

Thursday, Feb. 9

5:30 pm - Holy Eucharist – Cathedral

6:30 pm - EP-201 – Atwood Hall

Friday, Feb. 10

7:30 pm - Riznica Chamber Choir - Free Concert – Cathedral

Saturday, Feb. 11

9:00 am - Cathedral Quilters – Atwood Hall

Sunday, Feb. 12

8:45 am - Episcopal 101 – Atwood Hall

11:15 am - Urban Care Package assembly – Atwood Hall

11:30 pm - Newcomer’s Tea – Conference Room

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The Prayers of the People

Commended to our prayers: Michael, Judy, Dick, Katie & Tim, Jen & George, Kaylee, Dave, Joni & family, Nancy, Lyle & Meghan, Tom, Judie, Lisa & family, Sharon, Vada & Jerry, Sarah & Colin, Audrey Gale, and Lisa.

Birthdays: Jovita Cruz, Pat Klemme (2/5), Alma Rico, Frank Smith (2/6), Maria Castanon (2/7), Marcos Gonzalez, Esteban Marquez, Michelle Zentai (2/8), Antonio Morales, Julissa Perez, Carla Capozzoli (2/9) and Ruby Sandoval, William Army, Claire Warden, Sam Ryan (2/11).

Anniversaries: Cody Cowan & Joshua Byrne (2/7) and Gail & Halldor Hjalmarson (2/9).

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St Philip's, Parker.

Community Prayers: All in our armed forces, especially those in Afghanistan. All those affected by natural disasters.

At Diocesan Convention, you may have heard about a Lenten appeal to join with the rest of The Episcopal Church in rebuilding the cathedral in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I hope you will read the attached flyer and join with our diocese in this important effort. Together, we can rebuild the cathedral and renew hope for Haiti, one brick at a time. It would be wonderful and inspiring to have some contribution from every church and worshipping community in the diocese.

Blessings,

The Rev Poulson C. Reed (Diocesan Contact)

Rector

All Saints' Episcopal Church and Day School

Click here to see the Lenten appeal

Ashes for Ash Wednesday:  If you have dried palm branches or fronds from last year's Palm Sunday, bring them and leave them at the Hospitality Desk; they will be the burned on Shrove Tuesday (2/21), after the Pancake Super/Race, and used next day on Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday's Service times are 7 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish).

4th Annual Pancake Dinner and Pancake Races at the Cathedral - Tuesday, February 21 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.  Please sign-up at the Hospitality Desk  to ensure that there will be enough food for everyone.  For more information, please contact Canon Debbie Noonan, (602) 254-7126 ext. 311 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A website has been created by Caring Bridge - A Nonprofit Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most for Cathedral member Vada Roseberry.  It is difficult for her and Jerry to have so many visitors coming through as she tries to rest so we wanted a place to keep you all informed.  This is the answer.  Vada would love to see you all but at this time she lacks the energy to do so on a regular basis.  You may visit the website at: caringbridge.org/visit/vadaroseberry

Quilt Raffle Coming: You will have two choices!

The first is a full-size quilt made from a gift from Betty Jo Fletcher. She gave us a hand appliquéd quilt top in the Rose of Sharon pattern from the 1940s, which was left to her by her mother-in-law.

We are also offering a quilted table runner/wall hanging (and hangers) in classic painterly colors.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and go on sale Feb. 12 & 19. The drawing will be Feb. 26. You will choose "your" quilt when you buy your ticket.

Arizona Episcopal Cursillo is sponsoring two Cursillo weekends in February and March 2012.

The men’s weekend begins on the evening of February 23rd and ends on the afternoon of February 26th. The women’s weekend is March 8th through March 11th. Both weekends will be held at St. Stephen’s in Phoenix.

Those interested in sponsoring participants or attending should contact Cathedral parish representatives Joe & Sandy Albo at (480) 763-3542,  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Join the Presiding Bishop for a Traveling Border Conference:

"Crossing Over: BorderLands as Blessing, Immigration as Opportunity"

Nogales and Douglas, Arizona, April 12-14th, 2012.

Come and see for yourself the context of our current immigration crises.  This trip includes a full day in the Mexican border communities of Agua Prieta, Nogales or  Naco and conversations with law enforcement, business, faith and community leaders on the US side of the border.

The Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, will be there as a participant, guide and keynote speaker.

Participants will join in the 7th Annual “God Has No Borders” Procession from Naco Arizona to Naco, Sonora.

For those who can't get away for three days, there will also be an opportunity to just participate in the breakfast and procession on Saturday.

Canon Debbie is on the organizing committee for this conference which is sponsored by our Diocesan Border Ministries.

Please visit the Crossing Over Web page for more information or the Conference's Facebook Page or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.

Some scholarship funds may be available.

Episcopal 101 Introduction to the Episcopal Church

EP-101 is an introduction to Christianity as understood within the Anglican tradition of the Episcopal Church and will commence on the Sunday February 12th at 8.45am and we plan to run over 12 weeks.

If you are new to the Episcopal Church or even if you have been a member for some time this course will be of interest to you. EP-101 is required for those who would wish to be either confirmed or received into the Episcopal Church when the Bishop makes his visitation on May 20th 2012.

Please consult the website for further information and email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to enroll for the class.