On-line links for Daily Morning, Midday, and Evening Prayer

on your computer and smart phone

Why do we pray? The short answer is because the bell rings to tell us its time for prayer. Living busy lives in the world we don't have the support of the ordered daily routine of a monastic community. Yet, participation in the Common Prayer of the Church is a practice that our Anglican Tradition strongly encourages. Using the Daily Office is a way of praying that links us to all the other Christians who are likewise using this form of prayer. We literally plug ourselves into the prayer that is unceasing.  Using this form of prayer also frees us from the tyranny of our moods. We don't need to feel like doing it or feel particularly close to God or imaginative in the given moment. The structure supports us and connects us to that great cloud of witnesses that constantly surrounds us. 

For many of us living busy lives its impractical to carry around a Book of Common Prayer and Bible with us. Therefore, for those of us who work from our desktops and are on the go with smart phone supports the following links will help you to support a regular pattern of daily prayer that fits the structure and demands of your day. Take a look at the following links:

http://dailyoffice.org/

http://www.missionstclare.com/english/

Mission St Clare is also in Spanish and offers apps for smart devices

Please also look online for BCP Lectionary app for android or iphone

Another website that is a source of education and information about being a Christian in the Anglican Tradition, of which the Episcopal Church is the representative in the U.S.A is:

http://www.patheos.com/Library/Anglican.html

Music at Trinity Presents

NOTA BENE

Friday, February 24

7:30 PM

This Tucson-based chamber ensemble of piano, voice and flute

will perform works of Massanet, Corigliano, Hindemith, Bernstein,

Santucci and others.

This concert is open to the public and free of charge!

Weekly Announcements from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Phoenix for the week of February 19, 2012

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - February 22, 2012

7:00 a.m.         Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

11:45 a.m.       Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

5:30 p.m.        Holy Eucharist & Imposition of Ashes

7:00 p.m.        Miércoles de Ceniza

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Quilt raffle tickets on sale Sunday in the Olney Room. On Feb. 26, win a table runner/wall hanging or a full-size vintage Rose of Sharon quilt and support one of your Cathedral ministries. Quilters use your donations to buy materials for quilts to comfort Cathedral members and provide blanket-sized quilts for the Sojourner Center (a shelter for abused women and children). All quilts are given in the name of Trinity Cathedral to the glory of God. Tickets are bargain-priced: $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Get yours today!

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“The Lenten Walk- Body, Mind and Spirit”- Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00pm. Take a break in the middle of the day for a walking meditation, combining the ancient spiritual practices of walking the Labyrinth and the Stations of the Cross. We’ll meet on the Labyrinth by the outdoor pulpit. Bring a journal or sketch tablet, if you like to write or doodle your thoughts. You are also invited to bring your lunch, and eat outside on the benches or in Atwood Hall after walking the Labyrinth. Come once, twice or every time as you are able. Guided by Archdeacon Veronica Ritson and Canon Debbie Noonan.

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Changes to Sunday Evensong in Lent - We are trialing some changes to the format for Evensong during Lent. We will review the changes after Easter. Evensong will be moved into the Choir to foster more of a sense of connection and atmosphere as is the case when we do this at the Thursday evening Eucharist. The order will remain Evening Prayer Rite I but we will do away with the two hymns. The setting will still be sung using the plainsong setting in the hymnal. The more formal teaching sermon will give way to more of a time for reflection. Canon Mark will present a series of talks on the Rule of Benedict and one of the two lessons will be taken from the Rule or a commentary on the Rule. There will then be space for others to make responses in the Quaker style of speak when the spirit moves.

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NOTES FOR ROBES! - Trinity Cathedral's choir vestments are over 20 years old, shop worn and bedraggled. Please help us raise funds to purchase new robes for our beloved Trinity Cathedral and its choir!

An anonymous donor has most generously donated half the total required. Our goal is now $3500. See the poster in the Olney Room and pick a note to buy toward the purchase of the new robes.

Our organist and choirmaster Erik Goldstrom will compose a tune, song, hymn or maybe an anthem from the purchased notes and it will be performed on the vestment dedication Sunday!

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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Save the dates! - The Dean will lead a Lenten Book Study on five Wednesdays starting February 29 at 6pm. This year’s study will be on King Jesus Gospel - The Original Good News Revisited by Scot McKnight. For those who would like, a small meal of soup and bread will be available during the study. A sign-up sheet for the book study and meal preparation is available to the Front Desk in the Olney Room.

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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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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 March 18th at 11:30am and April 29th at 11:30am.

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We are happy to announce that Valerie Denny and Heather Hunter are our new Coffee Hour Coordinators. They will be scheduling ministry groups and teams of 4 or more people to host coffee hour. If you would like to help host Coffee Hour please sign up at the welcome desk or contact Heather ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 602-228-8299) or Valerie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 602-677-0903).   Thank you Valerie and Heather for coordinating this important ministry!

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In anticipation of The 77th General Convention of the Episcopal Church which will occur July 5 - 12 in Indianapolis, the Dean will offer monthly forums to discuss a wide range of important matters facing the Church. These forums will be held on the 1st Sunday of each month (March 4, April 1, May 5 and June 3) at 11:30am in the Auditorium. The Diocese of Arizona is represented at the convention by Bishop Smith, 4 clergy (including the Dean) and 4 lay Deputies (including Canon Judith Conley).

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Music at Trinity concert - On Friday, February 24th at 7:30 PM, the chamber music group Nota Bene will perform in the Cathedral. This Tucson based trio of soprano, flute and piano makes their first appearance at Trinity Cathedral with a diverse program of intimate chamber music. Admission is free of charge.

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Shoppe Tid-bits: Looking for materials to help you participate in Lent? The Shoppe has a variety of resources for children, personal and family use. Preparing for the great mystery of Easter is a wondrous journey to repent, renew and be restored to joy and grace. See you in the Shoppe!

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Fundraiser For Icon Artist Tudor Scripor - Next month the Olney Gallery will be exhibiting the work of glass icon artist Tudor Scripor from Romania. He will be in residence for a month and conduct workshops on glass painting and tempera / fresco painting.

We are hosting a fundraiser for his visit on Sunday, February 26, at 1 pm. at Diana Hulick’s studio. Tudor is arriving the day before from Romania, so you can be the first to meet him there. The fundraiser offers a Balkan Brunch and a tour of Diana Hulick’s collection and studio, with an emphasis on her collection of Eastern European art and artifacts. If you have commissioned a piece from Tudor, you may pick it up then.

The cost of this event is $35.00 per person. Space is limited. Tickets will be available after the 8:00am and 10am services on Sunday February 19th, or you can e-mail Diana Hulick @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to make a reservation.

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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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Please note: The deadline for Sunday bulletin announcements is noon on the prior Wednesday. E-mail them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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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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Nametags - We encourage everyone at the Cathedral to remember to wear your nametag each Sunday when you arrive for church. This allows newcomers to learn names more quickly, and makes introductions a little easier for everybody. If you do not have a nametag (or you’ve lost yours), sign up to order a new one at the Hospitality Desk. We ask everyone to make a donation of $7 per nametag to cover costs. (Write “nametag” on the memo line of your check or offering envelope gift.)

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Meetings & Events this week

Sunday, Feb. 19

8:45 am - Episcopal 101 (EP-101) – Atwood Hall

9:00 am - Bible Study – Conference Room

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

11:30 am - Youth Group 1 – Youth Room

11:30 am - Ushers/Greeters meeting – Auditorium

11:30 am - ESL classes – Conference Room & Staff Area Conference Room

12:30 pm - Youth Group 2 – Youth Room

5:00 pm - Evensong

8:00 pm – Compline

Tuesday, Feb. 21

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

5:00 pm - M.D.G. monthly meeting – Staff Area Conference Room

5:30 pm - EfM – Conference Room

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

5:30 pm - Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner & races – Atwood Hall & Labyrinth

Wednesday, Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday

7:00 am - Ash Wednesday service – Cathedral

11:45 am - Ash Wednesday service – Cathedral

5:30 pm - Ash Wednesday service – Cathedral

7:00 pm - Miércoles de Ceniza – Cathedral

7:30 pm - N.A. – Atwood Hall

Thursday, Feb. 23

5:30 pm - Thursday Evening Eucharist – Cathedral

6:30 pm - Episcopal 201 (EP-201) – Atwood Hall

Friday, Feb. 24

7:30 pm - Music at Trinity concert - Nota Bene - Free – Cathedral

Sunday, Feb. 26 - First Sunday in Lent

8:45 am - Episcopal 101 (EP-101) – Atwood Hall

9:00 am - Bible Study – Conference Room

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

11:15 am - Health & Well-Being Forum – Auditorium

11:30 am - Youth Group 1 – Youth Room

11:30 am - ESL classes – Conference Room & Staff Area Conference Room

12:30 pm - Youth Group 2 – Youth Room

5:00 pm - Evensong

8:00 pm – Compline

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The Prayers of the People

Commended to our prayers: Jennifer, Benedictor, Elaine & Howard, Carol & John, Nichole & family, Sue, Vada & Jerry, Audrey Gale, and Lisa.

Birthdays: Michael Garcia (2/19), Kay Watkins, Billy Brotherton (2/20), Martha Campbell, Dolly Forbes, Norma Moreno

(2/21), Victoria Cary (2/22) and Nina Susich (2/24).

Anniversaries: Joan & John Haldiman (2/19), Janette Tugade & Romy Ugalino (2/19), Patricia Shelton-Wilkes & Andrew Wilkes (2/20) and Leigh & Shane Shovestull (2/23).

Departed this Life: Lt. Col. Marv Skillen.

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: Prince of Peace, Peoria.

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

Service Times

February 22, 2012

7 AM - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

11:45 AM - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

5:30 PM - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes

7 PM - Miércoles de Ceniza

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

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.

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.

The Cathedral has a system available to aid in hearing worship services.  Individual personal receivers can be obtained from the ushers.  There are two types of receivers: one that fits over the ear/hearing aid and the other fits into the ear canal.  The receiver will assist you understanding the spoken word.  Don’t forget to return the receivers to the ushers.  Thank you!

“Unimproved or Vacant Lots - Per City of Phoenix Code Section 36-145, no person shall park, or permit to be parked any motor vehicle upon any lot or area within the City which is not dust-free. No Parking signs are not required to prohibit parking on a non-dust-proofed lot.” - from the Phoenix.Gov website.

Please be careful not to park across the street from the Great Doors of the Cathedral or you may receive a $150 ticket.