Trinity Cathedral Welcomes You

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN - “THE POWER OF ONE”

The Trinity Annual Giving Campaign continues. Many thanks to those who have already made your 2008 pledge! Your generous support has been wonderful.

This year’s Campaign goal is $1,360,000. We are almost there, but we still have a way to go. If you have not already pledged, we encourage you to do so. Everyone’s support of the Trinity operating budget is essential. Please help put us over the top!

If you have any questions about the Campaign please feel free to contact the Campaign co-chairs, Terry Pancoast (503-636-5230) or Mary Shibley (503-944-9029), or any Vestry member.

SATURDAY - LABYRINTH GUILD

Discovering the Labyrinth - January 5, 2008, 7 to 9 pm in Kempton Hall
Curious about the labyrinth? Wanting to walk it but not sure what to do? Wondering how the labyrinth fits with Christian tradition and practice? This event is for you! Epiphany Eve, January 5, join others from the Trinity community for this introduction to our labyrinth. There will be a presentation, a time for questions and discussion, and an opportunity to walk the labyrinth. Limited to 15 participants. Led by Canon Pastor Catherine Nichols and Pam Maben from the Trinity Labyrinth Guild. Sign up on the information wall outside Kempton Hall.
For further information contact:
Catherine at 503-478-1208 or catherinen@trinity-episcopal.org
Pam at 503-641-5611 or pammaben@verizon.net

SATURDAY JAUNT: A WALK THROUGH HEBREW SCRIPTURE

With Jewish Educator Jan Rabinowitch, Saturday, January 5, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Spend the day enjoying a spectacular panorama of the older testament with a lively expert guide. This event is free – bring a bag lunch – beverages provided. Limited enrollment. Please sign up now at the Info Center outside Kempton Hall.

SUNDAY IS FIRST SUNDAY

First Sunday Family Service Sunday, January 6 - All families with preschool and grade school aged children are invited to Kempton Hall at 10:00 for a First Sunday Family Service. Join us for this hands-on, child friendly (short!) Eucharist celebrating Epiphany. All are invited to stay afterward for an Agape meal (aka brunch). And if we’re lucky, maybe those three kings will make an appearance on their way to Bethlehem! There is no church school Sunday.

SUNDAY - ALTAR GUILD INSTALLATION CELEBRATION

The Altar Guild invites all members of the congregation to join them for cake and punch in Kempton Hall after the 10 o'clock service on Epiphany Sunday, January 6, 2008. The Guild will be celebrating the installation of their new co-directors, Dennis Sellon and Dee Ellen Grubbs.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Sunday's altar flowers are given to the Glory of God by parishioners of Trinity Cathedral.

Christmas Flower Distribution - This Sunday, January 6: If you have lost a loved one in the past year please come forward after the organ voluntary to receive a poinsettia to take home in thanksgiving for their lives. If you can deliver one or two plants to Trinity members who are homebound please come forward at the end of the organ voluntary after the 10am service, and members of the Pastoral Care Commission will give you names and addresses. We need about twenty-five drivers/walkers who are willing to deliver Christmas plants.

- Thanks. Canon Nichols

ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAY

9:00 Adult Education Options Sunday

“Crisis in the American Dream?” – series with Dr. Elliott Trommald begins Sunday in the Morrison Room
Sitting with God: Contemplative Prayer – on-going - in the Chapel – join us any Sunday

Next Sunday: Cathedral Update with Dean Lupfer, our wardens and treasurer – get the latest on what is happening at the cathedral as we begin a new year

An Agape meal follows both the First Sunday service and the 10:00 Service in the Cathedral – join us in Kempton Hall for a light brunch and time of fellowship.

WEDNESDAY WEAL BEGINS AGAIN THIS WEEK

Put a Little Soul Refreshment in the Middle of Your Week
5:30 – Service of Holy Eucharist
6:00 – Wednesday Weal Meal
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. – Weal Classes

PRE-REGISTER NOW FOR EPIPHANY TERM CLASSES - January 9 – 30 – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Sacred Stories: Epiphanies, Large and Small with Master Story Teller Pamela Maben. Hear and reflect on your story in the stories of season
Goin’ Down to Bethlehem and Comin’ On Home: Epiphany Meditations in Film and Clay with film buff and artist Robin Haglund (NO previous experience with film OR clay required!)
Living the Gospel: Book Discussion of “Team of Rivals” with Canon Catherine Nichols and Dr. Elliot Trommald (This class is open to new members even if you were not part of the discussion in Advent)

CATECHESIS

Exploring the Christian Faith from an Anglican Perspective

Day of Discovery - Saturday, January 29 - 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday night classes – January 30 – May 14 – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

For all those new to the Episcopal Church or the Christian faith or anyone seeking a refresher course or renewal of their baptismal vows with Dean Bill Lupfer, the Revs. Marianne Borg, Catherine Nichols, Kurt Levensaler, Jack Hilyard, Canon Musician John Strege, and Canon Educator Mary Sicilia.
SIGN UP AT THE INFO CENTER OUTSIDE KEMPTON HALL. Questions? Contact Mary Sicilia at marys@trinity-episcopal.org – 503-478-1215

TRINITY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Children’s Sunday Schedule for January 6
9:00 am
Childcare: Infants and toddlers, upstairs
Sunday Playroom: Age 3-Kindergarten, downstairs

10:00 am
Childcare: Infants and toddlers, upstairs
First Sunday Family Service, Kempton Hall, for families with preschool and grade school aged children.

THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

TWO CLASSES IN T’AI CHI CH’UAN WITH FRED BRUDERLIN
An Introduction to T’ai Chi Ch’uan
January 10 – March 6, 2008, Thursday Evenings, 7 – 8:15pm, The Morrison Room - $75 registration fee, $60 Trinity members. An introductory class in the ancient practice of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. This class will introduce students to the basic movements of the long form taught in a relaxing, meditative environment.
T’ai Chi Ch’uan Practice Group
January 7 – March 3, 2008, Monday Evenings, 7 – 8:15pm, Kempton Hall - $75 registration fee, $60 Trinity members. This ongoing class is for students who have completed the introductory class or by permission of the instructor and wish to continue their exploration of T’ai Chi. Basic movements of the long form will be reviewed and new forms will be taught. Fred Bruderlin studied Yang Style T’ai Chi with Master Fu-Yuan Ni. Fred developed the T’ai Chi program at Providence Health Systems and was senior T’ai Chi instructor at One With Heart.

Sacred Dance as Prayer, Meditation & Celebration: Dances of Lent & Easter
with Jane Rickenbaugh, January 22 – March 4, 2008, 7:00 – 9:00pm, Kempton Hall, $45 general, $36 Trinity members. An exploration of sacred dance from Christianity and other traditions with a special emphasis on dances for Lent and Easter.

For more information and to register for any class contact The Center, (503) 478-1218 or online: www.center-for-spiritual-development.org.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

2008 Honduras Team—June 22 to July 1. The Outreach and Youth Commissions invite you to prayerfully consider joining the 2008 Honduras Team. This year’s project goal will be to begin the installation of 20 improved latrines in Montañuelas and 20 additional latrines in nearby Piedra Pintada. The trip will provide an opportunity to grow in community and friendship with your fellow Trinity parishioners, to experience a new culture, to work alongside Honduran families as they realize their goals for their community, and to grow personally and spiritually. The team will be limited to 22 participants—half high school students and half adults. Applications, available at the Info Center, are due by January 20. Before you apply, please ensure that you can commit to the initial deposit and to the schedule of team meetings.

$12,000 Gift to Transition Projects—Transition Projects, a Portland nonprofit whose mission is to “serve peoples’ basic needs as they transition from homelessness to housing,” has had a long and rewarding partnership with Trinity, both through the work of our Outreach Commission and the countless volunteer hours donated by individual members of the congregation. In recognition of this long term support, an anonymous $12,000 donation has been made in Trinity’s name to fund a room in the new Clark Center Annex, which now provides permanent housing for 22 of Transition Project’s formerly homeless clients. One of those rooms will have a plaque with Trinity Cathedral’s name on the door.

Diocesan Convention Outreach Project Update—Checks continue to arrive for the diocesan convention water bottle outreach project. As of December 18, the Bishop’s Office had received $21,831.47. All proceeds will go to Episcopal Relief & Development to dig wells that will provide clean drinking water for communities around the world. The original goal was to provide three wells—one each in India, Africa, and Latin America. Thanks to the outpouring of generosity, we will be able to provide many more.

CATHEDRAL ARTS

Greetings from the Cathedral-The Exhibit - Original works for this year’s Greeting Cards and related holiday-themed fine arts submitted by Trinity artists will be on exhibit to further celebrate the holiday season. We hope you have enjoyed the vast creative talents within Trinity and appreciate your support of the incredible talent we celebrate each day.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS - HONDURAS MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS, due Jan. 20th! This summer we leading a trip with 12 high school students and 13 adults to Honduras to build 40 improved latrines. We will be working in Montanueblas, the village we built a school in last summer. The Youth and Outreach Commissions believe this trip will allow us to evaluate development models and will be the first of many projects to come. We would like you to be part of this team to help shape the future. Please complete and return your trip application by Jan. 20—applications are being considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are located at the Info. Center and can be mailed to: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 147 NW 19th Ave. Portland, OR 97209. If you have any questions, please contact heatherw@trinity-episcopal.org. Join us on the Honduras Mission Trip.

YOUTH GROUP TRIP TO MT. HOOD MEADOWS, Jan 12th. - Trinity’s youth group is enjoying the slopes on Saturday, Jan. 12th from 7am-7pm. Trip cost of $30 includes the transportation, Mt. Hood Meadows lift tickets and yummy huckleberry shakes. Fliers with details are located at the Info. Center. RSVP by Jan 6th!

VOLUNTEERING - VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED, Jan. 12th - The Youth Commission seeks two additional drivers with either 4-wheel drive or snow tires to join the youth group for a day-trip to Mt. Hood Meadows. We prefer a carpool situation, but have also arranged a backup plan with reserved seats on the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Bus. If you are a skier or boarded, do consider helping with driving and joining us on the slopes.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE SAUCE OFF DINNER - The Youth Group invites your participation in the largest youth fundraiser of the year, the Sauce Off Dinner on March 1. This month are seeking 20 Raffle Donations, and volunteers to serve as Chefs, Sound Manger, Kitchen Managers, and Bartenders. This is your opportunity to be part of an energetic team and the organization of a delightful dinner event. Contributions directly offset the trip costs for both the Middle and High School Summer Trips. Contact Heather Wenrick, heatherw@trinity-episcopal.org, to volunteer.

If you would like to receive weekly youth ministry updates, please notify the Director of Youth Ministries at heatherw@trinity-episcopal.org.

ELDERWISE

COFFEE IN THE KITCHEN - Older Trinity folks are meeting for "Coffee in the Kitchen" on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 11 a.m. We meet for coffee, informal conversation, and fellowship. There is no sign-up and no fee, just come. All are welcome.

BOOKS AVAILABLE - we have about a dozen books in the Browser's Library now - all ready to check out. The Elderwise books now have their very own shelf, in the last column of shelves on the west wall of the library, second shelf up from the bottom.

USHERS NEEDED

Please contact Preston Holt (owlinv@pacifier.com) if you are interested in being an Usher during the First Sunday Family Services in Kempton Hall. We need 2 Ushers each Sunday and we are hoping to have a team to draw from. Thank you!

ICONOGRAPHY GUILD

ICONS FOR ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS - Once again, the Iconography Institute members are happy to offer a display of icons for your enjoyment throughout the Advent/Christmas season. The display may be seen in the display case outside the Cathedral Office from December 1 through January 7. We hope that they will give you comfort and enjoyment and some appreciation of the dedicated work of the Iconographers who practice this ancient art of icon-writing. If you have an interest in learning this ancient craft, please sign up on the clipboard at the Info Center outside Kempton Hall. The next class will be held in Spring, 2008. A class schedule with all of the necessary information is available on the wall above the sign-up sheet. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at trinityiconographers@hotmail.com or phone me at home in St. Helens, Oregon 1-503-366-0829.

—Christopher Armstrong-Stevenson
Director, Iconography Institute

A NOTE FROM THE NEWCOMER COMMITTEE

LET’S WELCOME NEWCOMERS, VISITORS AND GUESTS A friendly and welcoming place to worship and share spiritual fellowship is what Trinity is all about. Our new people are very important and it becomes all of our responsibility to make them feel comfortable and welcome. It’s easy and fun. The next time you are at service, look at the people around you and if you don’t recognize someone, introduce yourself and maybe invite them to fellowship. How important would that be to a person who is new and wanting to share the fellowship we enjoy after our events and services. Be generous with your friendly smiles and handshakes and let’s welcome everyone, every week to this wonderful Cathedral of ours.

NOTES FROM THE CATHEDRAL OFFICE

The Memorial Garden is open to all every Sunday morning. Currently we are keeping the gate to the Memorial Garden locked during the week. Please come by the office to pick up a key to visit the garden, or call the sexton on duty. It is our goal to maintain the sacredness of the space, and at the same time to have the Memorial Garden available at any time for you to visit. If you have any concerns, questions, or special requests, please contact Allen Denison, Jr. Warden or Mary Morris, Parish Administrator.

If you do not have a parking sticker, please see Shannon Tilton. Parking continues to be tight, and we will be towing non-permitted vehicles prior to events and early (before 7:30) on Sunday mornings.

TWELVE STEP PROGRAMS AT TRINITY:

Al Anon: Tues/Thurs, 7PM-8PM: St. Aidans
Men’s AA: Thursday, 6PM-7PM: Fireplace Room
AACA: Thursday, 7:45PM-9PM: Fireplace Room

SHUTTLE VAN

You can park at Good Sam - Parking Building #3 on Marshall between NW 21st & NW 23rd. Legacy Shuttle white van is there (or will be shortly) to take & return you to Trinity on Sunday mornings.

TRINITY GARDENERS

1st Tuesday 9-10:30. Bring your gloves, clippers, weeders. Questions? Marti Anderson 503-292-9440 martikanderson@msn.com

BAPTISM AT TRINITY

Baptism is a joyous occasion of welcoming children and adults into the Church. At Trinity, baptism takes place in the context of our Eucharist on Sunday morning. Upcoming baptisms occur on:

1/13/08 – Baptism of our Lord
2/3/08 – Last Sunday after the Epiphany
3/22/08 – Easter Vigil
5/11/08 – Day of Pentecost
5/18/08 – Trinity Sunday
8/10/08 – Transfiguration Sunday
11/2/08 – All Saints Sunday

If you or a member of your family would like to be baptized, please contact Mary Morris (503-478-1211) in the Cathedral office for a baptismal application. A three-session pre-baptismal class is required for parents of infants and children who are seeking baptism. Adults seeking to be baptized should contact Canon Educator Mary Sicilia (503-478-1215) or Canon Pastor Catherine Nichols (503-478-1208).

WINTER WORSHIP TIMES

8am - Rite I Sunday Service - Chapel.
10am - Rite II Sunday Service - Cathedral
10am - Saturday Holy Eucharist - Chapel.
7am - Morning Prayer - Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri.
5:30pm Evening Prayer - Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri.
Holy Eucharist - 5:30pm Wed, 7am Thurs.
Noon Diocesan Eucharist - 3rd Thurs of the month.
Taizé - 7pm - 2nd Sunday of the month.
Vespers - 5pm - 1st Sunday of the month (October - May)

SERVICE REMINDERS

LEM’s
Jim Rue, Lisa Sarazin, Barbara Stevenson, Don Stevenson, Shannon Tilton and Leigh Wilson

LECTORS
8am - Kathy Grambsch
10am - Joan Diver, Chapman Dix, Pamela Erickson

ACOLYTES
Hart Stevens, Elizabeth Stevens, Sofia Polo, Tim Johnson, Leah Zimmer, Bruce Duffett

USHERS - TEAM 6
Jerry Gustafson, Patrick Loukes, Wayne Rogers, Richard Stanley, Fred Jeibmann, Roger Madsen and Teresa Sylvester

ELEMENT BEARERS
The Elements will be brought forward by Marjorie Wood

HEALING PRAYER
Elizabeth O’Connell and Bill Allshouse

GREETERS
Pancoast, Bibler and Cohan

HYMNS AND READINGS

Hymns
Voluntary: Christe, aller Welt Trost (BWV 670), J.S. Bach
Introit: Tone VII
Processional Hymn 124: What star is this, with beams so bright, Tune: Puer nobis
The Gloria: Jeffrey Smith
The Psalm: Psalm 72:1-2, 8, 10, 12-13, 17 Deus, judicium, Peter Hallock
Sequence Hymn 117: Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Tune: Morning Star
At the Offertory: The Three Kings, Peter Cornelius
Presentation Hymn 380, verse 3 Tune: Old 100th
Sanctus and Benedictus: Qui Venit, Jeffrey Smith
Christ our Passover: Jeffrey Smith
At the Communion: Coventry Carol, arr. Martin Shaw
Hymn 115: What child is this, Tune: Greensleeves
Hymn 128: We three kings of Orient are, Tune: Three Kings of Orient
On our Journey to the Kingdom, Tune: Kingdom Journey, Text: D. Bernhardt Severin Ingemann, 1789-1862; tr. Sabine Baring-Gould, 1864-1924
Recessional Hymn 119: As with gladness men of old, Tune: Dix
Voluntary: Epilogue on “Dix,” William H. Harris

Readings
The Collect
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Hebrew Scripture
Isaiah 60:1-6
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses' arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the LORD.

The Psalm at the 10am service will be: Psalm 72:1-2, 8, 10, 12-13, 17
The Psalm at the 8am service will be: Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
Psalm 72:1-7,10-14, 17: Deus, judicium
1
Give the King your justice, O God, *
and your righteousness to the King's Son;
2
That he may rule your people righteously *
and the poor with justice;
3
That the mountains may bring prosperity to the people, *
and the little hills bring righteousness.
4
He shall defend the needy among the people; *
he shall rescue the poor and crush the oppressor.
5
He shall live as long as the sun and moon endure, *
from one generation to another.
6
He shall come down like rain upon the mown field, *
like showers that water the earth.
7
In his time shall the righteous flourish; *
there shall be abundance of peace till the moon shall be no more.
10
The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute, *
and the kings of Arabia and Saba offer gifts.
11
All kings shall bow down before him, *
and all the nations do him service.
12
For he shall deliver the poor who cries out in distress, *
and the oppressed who has no helper.
13
He shall have pity on the lowly and poor; *
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.
14
He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, *
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
17
May his Name remain for ever
and be established as long as the sun endures; *
may all the nations bless themselves in him and
call him blessed.

The Epistle
Ephesians 3:1-12
This is the reason that I Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles-- for surely you have already heard of the commission of God's grace that was given me for you, and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words, a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ. In former generations this mystery was not made known to humankind, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit: that is, the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.

Of this gospel I have become a servant according to the gift of God's grace that was given me by the working of his power. Although I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given to me to bring to the Gentiles the news of the boundless riches of Christ, and to make everyone see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things; so that through the church the wisdom of God in its rich variety might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was in accordance with the eternal purpose that he has carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have access to God in boldness and confidence through faith in him.

The Holy Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

`And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'"

Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage." When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
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