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Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Issue #282-- May25, 2016
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2nd Sunday
after Pentecost
May 29
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Sunday Services: 8am Rite I Eucharist,
10:30 Rite II Eucharist,
8pm Compline
Coffee Hour in Kelly Hall at 9:00 and 11:30am.
Education Hour and Youth Groups are off for the Summer.
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HUMOR COLUMN
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More Jokes from Bob:
As Bill was approaching mid-life, not only was he going bald, but he also had a large pot belly. The last straw came when he asked a woman co-worker out on a date, and she all but laughed at him. Determined to change his life, he joined a gym, started eating right, and got an expensive hair transplant and new clothes. Six months later he asked his female co-worker out, and this time she accepted.
All dressed up for the date, looking better than he ever had. He stood poised to ring the woman's doorbell, when a bolt of lightning struck him and knocked him off his feet. As he lay there dying, he turned his eyes toward the heavens and said, "Why, God, why now? After all I've been through, how could you do this to me?"
From up above, there came a voice, "Bill? Is that you? I didn't recognize you."
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A Sunday School teacher decided to have her 2nd grade class memorize Psalm 23, one of the most quoted passages in the Bible. She gave the children a month to learn the chapter.
One little boy was excited about the task, but he just couldn't memorize the Psalm. Although he practiced and practiced, he could hardly get past the first line. The day came for the children to recite Psalm 23 before the congregation. The little boy was nervous. When his turn came, he stepped up to the microphone and proudly said, "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I need to know!"
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Forget EPA estimates! Per mile, the most expensive vehicle to operate is the shopping cart!
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The visiting preacher was really getting the congregation moving. Near the end of his sermon he said, "This church has really got to walk," to which someone in the back yelled, "Let her walk, preacher!"
The preacher then said, "If this church is going to go, it's got to get up and run!" Someone again yelled with gusto, "Let her run preacher."
Feeling the surge of the church, the preacher then said with even louder gusto, "If this church is going to go, it's got to really fly!" Once again with ever greater gusto, someone yelled, "Let her fly, preacher, let her fly!"
The preacher then seized the moment and stated with even greater gusto, "If this church is really going to fly, it's going to need money!" Someone in the back yelled, with gusto, "Let her walk, preacher, let her walk!"
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As my five-year-old son and I were heading to McDonald's one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for whoever might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, "We should pray."
From the back seat I heard his earnest voice: "Dear God, please don't let those cars block the entrance to McDonald's."
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A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed stately homes and beautiful mansions until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a rundown cabin. The man asked St. Peter why he got a hut when there were so many mansions he could live in. St. Peter replied, "I did the best with the money you sent us."
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Fun Quotes
"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed." Benjamin Franklin
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein
"How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn't make it a leg." Abraham Lincoln
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Trinity Tidbits--Week of Pentecost 2
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This week begins what I call 'The Long Green.' And that's not meant to be a golfing reference. I'm terrible at golf.
We begin the Season after Pentecost, where all the vestments are green, and we live in this season until November 27, the first Sunday of Advent. That's quite a long time.
With this season comes a bit of slow down at the parish. The Youth Groups have wrapped up. Sunday School is ending. The Chancel Choir won't be singing on Sunday mornings. As I said, a bit of a slow down. But that doesn't mean your spiritual life needs to take a break.
The Long Green can be a time of growth, of seeing your spirituality as green trees and plants growing stronger, soaking in more of the sun (or Son, for a bad pun). Be on the lookout for ways to grow your faith during the Long Green.
Peace,
Chris
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Fr. Chris is on Vacation
From Thursday, May 26 until June 3, Fr. Chris will be on vacation. For pastoral needs, please contact Mtr. Louise or Mtr. Alicia, whose cell numbers are on the back of the Sunday worship bulletin.
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"Virtual Machine" Assistance Needed
Jane, our office IT person, would like to learn more about "virtual machines" to see if this would be good for our office computer setup. If anyone in our parish knows how to setup and use virtual machines and would be willing to instruct Jane on them please contact the Church office and let us know. Thank you.
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TOTH Playground Project Update
Friday May 27th, there will be concrete delivered to TOTH to pour into the holes for the playground. Please come and help in any way possible. The concrete will be delivered "no later than 10am." Bring a wheelbarrow and gloves if you have them. There will be another work day laying landscaping fabric and the fall material. This should be easier as they're both much lighter. Currently, we are looking at wood mulch for the fall material. Please discuss this decision with Malcolm or Michelle Carr if this gives you any heartburn or angst.
Jerome Colletti, another troop 22 boy scout will be installing the fence after this. We are looking at a beautiful, low maintenance, vinyl, privacy fence with gate. We will be announcing work days when they are set.
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Laurie Triplett's ordination
to the transitional Diaconate is Saturday June 4th at 11am at the Cathedral in ABQ. The Youth Choir is planning on singing. Please come join in this long anticipated celebration. And if able, please bring finger foods for the reception afterwards. If you're unable to attend but want to send food, let Michelle Carr know and she'll arrange to take it down. We're anticipating, between the 2 ordinands, 100+ people attending.
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The next Smith's Bucks order will be on Tuesday, May 31 -- due by Noon
TOTH's regular order to recharge Smith's Bucks cards is placed every other week, now. This is to try and increase our order and get a larger percentage donation for the church from Smith's. If you don't have a card yet, just put a check in the plate and write "Smith's Bucks new card" on the memo line.
The next deadlines for Smith's orders are the Tuesdays during the week after LANL paydays: June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26... Mark your calendars! Thank you for your participation!
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Read Ahead...
The Lessons for
May 29th
Second Sunday after Pentecost -- Year C
I Kings 18:20-21,(22-29) and Psalm 96
Galatians1:1-12 and Luke 7:1-10
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SAVE THESE DATES FOR VBS!
June 20-24 is Vacation Bible School at TOTH. The theme this year is "Cave Quest". Young children are encouraged to participate in the program and middle and high school kids can offer to help. For more information ask Alison Bailey or Ellen McBee.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS-FUN IN THE SUN!
TOTH's Annual Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic
is Sunday June 19-Father's Day. The 10:30 service will be held at Rancho Nambe outdoors, under the trees, thanks to the Rochester's. (The 8am service will be at the church as per usual.) Bring your own protein source to grill and a side dish to share. There may be a dessert competition as per usual, too. Some chairs will be provided or you can bring your own lawn chair or blanket to put on the grass. The pool should be staffed by a licensed lifeguard, so bring your swim togs and towels. There are other activities to enjoy as well as worship, eating and swimming-take a walk around the property, visit the horses, pet the dogs, take a nap in the shade...
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MORE Efficiency in Parish Life Event Planning with "Sign up Genius"!
Parish Life Ministry would like to streamline events and make the distribution of the work load less onerous. We are doing a few things - ensuring events go under the proper ministry so it doesn't all fall back on Parish Life; ensuring there is a coordinator for each event or it won't happen (someone needs to spear head events); online signups for volunteers or food.
If you're not receiving emails from www.SignUpGenius.com (for sign ups at the church), please email me at [email protected]. And if you want to be removed, please also contact me. I have removed a couple of names and added a couple of names already. This is a way to easily sign up to volunteer for set ups, clean ups and potlucks. You can also go to the SignUpGenius web site and click at the top right to look for sign ups. At the next page, enter my email and the security letters. You'll be directed to our TOTH sign ups. Currently we have 3 - Laurie's ordination RSVP and food, graduation BBQ and coffee hour.
Michelle Carr
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DIOCESE OF THE RIO GRANDE
from In The Loop
My Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
It is my honor to invite you to a reception to honor The Rev. Canon Daniel Gutierrez, our beloved Canon to the Ordinary and the Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Pennsylvania.
We will gather at the Bosque Center at 5:30 p.m. June 2 to celebrate all the gifts Canon Daniel has given the Diocese all these years before he begins his journey in his Episcopacy.
Please join us for this special event!
God Bless,
+ Michael
Our Governor, Susana Martinez has seen fit to proclaim that Sunday May 22, 2016 is The Choirs of the Cathedral of St. John Day throughout the State of New Mexico.
Please be sure to invite all of your friends and family to our 3:00 p.m. FREE concert with organ, brass, hymn singing and a showcase of anthems from each of our choirs at the Cathedral The music will be lovely and reception following will be a delicious.
- Maxine Thevenot
Fourth Annual DRG Women's Retreat June 10-11
The 4th annual summer women's retreat for enrichment and pampering will be at St. John's, Farmington (312 Orchard) on June 10-11.
The weekend starts on Friday evening with dinner at 6pm (registration at 5:30pm) and will end by 3 pm on Saturday.
Registration is $25. You can register online at SpiritedSummer.eventsbot.com or download the form and poster from VarietiesofGifts.blogspot.com.
Lodging is on your own. There are many hotels to choose from, and a few in-home rooms may be available.
Taking our cue from the writings of Madeleine L'Engle, Hildegard of Bingen and others, we'll reflect on ways we create: prayer, meditation, art, music, icons, jewelry, writing, relaxing, cooking, gardening... Come explore this topic and learn that you really are creative, even if you think you aren't artsy-craftsy! In whatever form, our creating makes us 'co-creaters with God' and living icons of God's love in the world.
Invite a friend to come with you, even if she doesn't go to church, to this time to re-create, re-connect, and re-new.
Contact Cindy Davis ([email protected]) with questions. Some scholarships are available.
Scholarships Available for Camp Stoney this Summer!
The awarding of M'lisa Bale Scholarships for Camp Stoney for 2016
is based on need. Need is not restricted to financial need.
The Board recognizes that need includes social, emotional, educational and family related issues. Applicants need not be Episcopalians. All Applicants must have their application submitted by the Rector, Vicar or Priest in Charge of an Episcopal congregation. Applications are available at http://www.dioceserg.org/
Upon your receipt of a completed application, please insure that both the applicant and parent or legal guardian have signed the application.
We will award scholarships for the full $125.00 for each camper selected for a scholarship. Narnia Camp is June 27--July 1, which will NOT be our VBS week.
Safeguarding Our Children--the online training
and clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
Please also check to see which modules the Diocese recommends for which role with children. The chart is available in the office and on the diocesan website. One must renew their training every three years.
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Habitat for Humanity of Espanola and Los Alamos
Work on Ivette's house continues every Saturday from 9am to 3pm and on the first two Fridays of each month. To volunteer, contact the Habitat of Espanola and Los Alamos office:
Habitat for Humanity of Espanola Valley & Los Alamos, Inc.
Office 505-747-2690, Cell 505-614-5853
726 N. Riverside Dr., Espanola NM 87532
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Climate Justice Week Retreat
Senior High
Ghost Ranch, Abiquiu
June 19-25, 2016
Scholarships Available!!!
An amazing opportunity for youth to join the Earth Honoring Faith Speakers in the morning and take part in fun, reflective and focused activities like hiking, exploring, field trips, conversation, experiences, music, worship, campfires and more. The intent of the week is leadership development so young people can share their gifts when they return to their communities. Space Limited. For details on this and the adult program, see the Upcoming Events bulletin board near the Church Office.
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