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THE WEEK OF JULY 27, 2008

Please welcome our new Bookstore Manager:  After an exhaustive search by the Administration & Finance Committee, which included reviewing over 50 applications and interviewing qualified candidates, we are pleased to announce that Billy Mitchum has accepted the offer to join the Cathedral staff as our full-time Bookstore Manager. Billy has extensive retail experience and most recently successfully started and managed Angel Food Gifts & Books at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish in Coral Gables.  We are very excited about welcoming Billy to our Cathedral family when he begins in his new role on Aug. 18th.

ECW is having a meeting in the Parlor after the 8 a.m. service today.

A memorial service for Shirley Steuernagel will be held in All Saints’ Chapel following the 10 a.m. service today. The congregation is invited to attend.

Beginning today, the Scripture Readings for the upcoming Sunday will be noted in the calendar section of the announcements, so that anyone who would like to prepare for next week’s lessons may do so.

The next date for Holy Baptisms is August 17th. If you are interested please call the Cathedral office at 305-374-3372.

The 2008 Lambeth Conference is taking place from July 16th to Sunday, August 3rd. Lambeth Conferences, begun in 1867, are meetings of the bishops and archbishops of the Anglican Communion. Typically held every ten years, the Lambeth Conference is one of the ‘instruments of communion’ that facilitate communication among churches in the Anglican Communion. For more information on Lambeth ’08, visit www.lambethconference.org

The Consulate General of Jamaica invites us to the Annual Emancipation Day and Independence Ecumenical Church Service and Reception scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 3rd, at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale, 401 SE 15th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale.

The Diocesan Youth Convention will be held Aug. 8th – 9th  at St. Benedict’s in Plantation.  The format this year has been revised and expanded.  The theme is “Empowering Episcopal Youth to Lead—NOW.”  For details see www.diosef.org/register  Registration deadline is August 4th.

Men Seeking God: Finding the Wise Man Within, a retreat for men only, will be held at the Duncan Center and led by Rev. Karl D. Ruttan, Ph.D.  This retreat will be held Aug. 22nd, 6 – 9 p.m. and Aug. 23rd, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Accommodations are available for those wishing to spend the night.  To register, please contact Veneta at 561-496-4130 or email vlorraine@duncancenter.org.

Yoga classes at Trinity will be beginning in mid-August, taught by our Assistant James Reho who is a certified yoga instructor.  Classes will be offered in Cathedral Hall at selected times during the week.  Stay tuned for more information in the weeks ahead and a bulletin insert on Christian yoga next week.

Cathedral Sexton moving on:  Earnest Gipson, our Cathedral sexton for the past 4 1/2 years, is moving on to seek opportunities elsewhere. His last day with us is July 31st.  Earnest succeeded his brother Thomas, who had served in that role for 10 years, frequently helping Thomas with different projects at the Cathedral. So the Cathedral has been a part of Earnest's life for 14 years.  Earnest thanks everyone for their kindness and support over the past several years and will always remember the Cathedral community fondly. Please remember Earnest in your prayers as we wish him well.

Seeking a full-time sexton.  Compensation for this position includes a cash stipend, on-site apartment, utilities and medical/dental benefits. The sexton is primarily responsible for custodial and security duties for the Cathedral buildings and grounds. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting team and a growing congregation committed to mission and ministry in the downtown Miami and wider Diocesan community. Resumes and cover letters can be mailed or emailed to our Cathedral Administrator, Cheryl Chapman, at office@trinitymiami.org or you can contact her directly at  786-888-6694. We have arranged for temporary coverage as we seek to fill this position.

Bookstore Summer Sale:  Take advantage of our Summer Sale of up to 50% off on selected items in the Cathedral Bookstore beginning Sunday, Aug. 2nd. This is a great opportunity to purchase special gifts. The Bookstore offers a wonderful selection of readings, music, educational, and gift items. Please take a few moments following our Sunday service, or stop by on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to visit the Bookstore and purchase some summer reading, CDs or special gifts for family and friends.

Flower sponsors are needed for the month of August. The suggested contribution is $50. The Sanctuary Candle is also available for sponsorship. The suggested contribution is $30. Please contact the Cathedral Office at 305-374-3372.

To add your email address to the Cathedral Email List, please send an email to news@trinitymiami.org requesting that your address be added. This list is used to send weekly announcements, special event notices, service information, and other communications related to Trinity Cathedral.

The Congregation is requested to pray for the following:

For those who are ill or infirm, especially:

The faithful departed: Shirley Steuernagel, Archibald Brammer, Pauline Morris Brammer

Those serving our country in the Armed Forces: