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Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Issue #285-- June 16, 2016
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5th Sunday
after Pentecost
June 19
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Sunday Services: 8am Rite I Eucharist,
10:30 Rite II Eucharist,
at Rancho De Nambe
Coffee Hour in Kelly Hall at 9:00 and Picnic at Rancho De Nambe following service
The Compline singers are taking their traditional Summer break until Sunday August 28. We hope to see you then at 8 pm.
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HUMOR COLUMN
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More Jokes from Bob:
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After the service, a parishioner thanked the minister for the wonderful sermon. "I found it so helpful," she said. The minister replied: "I hope it will not prove as helpful as the last sermon you heard me preach." "Why, what do you mean?" asked the astonished woman. "Well," said the minister, "that sermon lasted you three months."
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There is the story of a preacher who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets."
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Four Catholic ladies are having coffee together. The first one tells her friends, "My son is a priest. When he walks into a room, everyone calls him 'Father'."
The second Catholic woman chirps, "My son is a Bishop. Whenever he walks into a room, people say, 'Your Grace'."
The third Catholic woman says smugly, "My son is a Cardinal. Whenever he walks into a room, people say, 'Your Eminence'."
The fourth Catholic woman sips her coffee in silence. The first three women give her this subtle "Well.....?"
She replies, "My son is a gorgeous, 6'2inch, hard bodied stripper. When he walks into a room, people say, 'Oh my God...'."
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What do you call a sleepwalking nun?
A roamin' Catholic!
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Trinity Tidbits--Week of Pentecost 4
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 Last Sunday, lives were lost and families were broken. The killings in Orlando have affected us all. But we are called to be a people of hope and resurrection. I have written a pastoral letter, which can be found
at this location.
Letter It summarizes some of my thoughts about this situation as well as the rising tide of division I sense across the American landscape. It contains two practical suggestions that I hope you will act upon. I look forward to seeing how the Spirit might use our parish to strengthen the human family.
Peace,
Chris
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This Sunday-FUN IN THE SUN!
TOTH's Annual Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic
is this 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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TOTH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! This upcoming week!
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. A registration form has been printed in the back of the June/July Tidings, which you will receive in the next day or three. For more information or to offer to help, speak with Alison Bailey or Ellen McBee.
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TOTH Playground Project Update
Yeah! The Playground structure is done and ready for use. However, there is no fence yet so watch your kids closely as they play.
Next step? Jerome Colletti, another Troop 22 Boy Scout will be installing the fence. 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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Candlelight Vigil
The Unitarian Church will host a candlelight vigil this Friday evening at 7 PM at our church for the victims of the Orlando shooting. We will include a recitation of their names, as well as taking up an offering for the relief fund for the survivors and families.
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Read Ahead...
The Lessons for
June 19th
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost -- Year C
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The next Smith's Bucks order will be THIS Tuesday, June 28 -- 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 28, July 12 and 26... Mark your calendars! Thank you for your participation!
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Vacation Bible School Seeks Donations
Let Ellen McBee know if you can bring any of the following
Borrow:
Pool noodles (about 5, for games) 5-gallon buckets (4, for games)
playground ball plastic wading pool
2 beach balls 2-3 hula hoops
2 plastic squirt bottles flashlights
spirograph sets icicle lights
plastic flowers large black sheet
Donate:
"Gemstone" stickers (about 150) balloons (1 pkg of about 20)
bubbles (5 medium containers) sandwich bags (50)
plastic cups (150) straws (100)
1 can tennis balls 4 boxes 100-count cotton balls
"flicker" lights (50) (these are battery-powered "votive" type candles that flicker)
20 headlamps for volunteers 2 100' rolls brown kraft paper
orange and yellow tissue paper 50 carabiners and small clips for Bible Buddies
Donate for snacks: We anticipate 50 VBS Campers. We have not included snacks for the approximately 20 volunteers.
popcorn goldfish crackers
sunflower seeds 50 clear plastic cups
frozen waffles canned whipped cream
100 small paper plates rice cakes
fruit-flavored spreadable cream cheese twizzlers
strawberries blueberries
small flour tortillas ranch dressing
cole slaw mix canned peach halves
pretzel sticks styrofoam bowls
gluten-free, unsalted snacks
Donate for crafts:
"googly" eyes (medium size, about 200) 50 glow sticks
construction paper--assorted colors, including black
sparkly pipe cleaners--about 250 pony beads (including yellow)
50 20 oz plastic bottles (preferably green) sugar
string styrofoam cups
mason jars glow-in-the-dark puff paint
flicker candles silver cupcake liner
Let Ellen know what you want to bring, then drop it off in the collection box at church.
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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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TOTH Elder Group Visits LAPD--June 27
On Monday, June 27, meet at 10 a.m. at the Los Alamos Police Department lobby. The Police Department is in the west end of the Justice Center, which is just west of Ashley Pond. Although the address is 2500 Trinity (the ubiquitous address in the Police Blotter!), don't pay attention to that Trinity address. Enter the parking lot off of Central, across the street from Mesa Public Library. When you face the building, the Police Department entrance is on your right. (You might want to take a look at the Demonstration Garden, which is between Central and the Justice Center.) After a tour, we will end up in the conference room where an officer from the LAPD will talk to us about burglary/robbery issues and internet scamming as they might affect us!
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Marriage as a Path to Holiness
What should a Christian marriage look like?
How can we help our spouse draw closer to God?
Where can we look for good examples of Christian married life?
A lecture entitled "Marriage as a Path to Holiness" by Dr. David and Dr. Mary Ford will be presented on the evening of June 25th, at 5pm, at the new facilities of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church at 1319 Trinity Drive.
We are offering this lecture on the Eastern Christian concept of marriage for the strengthening and uplifting of married couples and the illumination of those considering marriage.
It is free and open to the public and there will be light refreshments served.
The lecture will be preceded by Great Vespers at 4pm.
Come and See!
Yours in Christ,
+Theophan Mackey
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TOTH HABITAT WORK DAY #2 - PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! SATURDAY, JULY 16
Ivette and Ruben's new home on Questa Street is well on its way, thanks to the many faithful volunteers who have given up their Saturdays to help out this spring and summer. Special thanks to those from our parish family who have felt called to this ministry, serving as God's hands to provide shelter to a deserving family. July 16 we hope to have a larger TOTH presence at the work site, and make it a party! Lunch will be provided, and plans are forming to have child care at church to enable younger parents to participate. Questions or comments, please call Cathy Walters.
Sign up sheets and more details will be announced in coming weeks.
"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain."
Psalm 127:1a
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DIOCESE OF THE RIO GRANDE
from In The Loop
A Memorial Concert
for the Orlando Shooting Victims
7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19th St Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
601 Montano Rd. NW,
This is a free concert.
All are welcome.
Albuquerque NM 87107
A collection of local artists will perform string orchestral music.
The main musical offering will be Adagio for Strings
by Samuel Barber.
You are invited Senior Brunch & Jazz
with the Bishop
July 8th, 10L30am-1pm
Bosque Center
RSVP: Toye Robertson
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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Summer Faith & Science Dinner & Discussion on Wednesdays
Wednesday, June 22: Awareness and Cooperation: To be human is to relate and cooperate in unique ways
Becoming aware of one's environment, one's self, and others (from knowing that you are seeing the reflection of yourself in a mirror to imagining yourself as someone else in a complicated fictional work) shows a gigantic range of development in how humans view themselves and others in the world. This awareness leads to the qualities of compassion, empathy, love, and cooperation. Being able to depend on what others are likely to do in a given situation allows us to assist in common efforts and avoid situations that may be unpleasant or dangerous. Knowing that we can depend on others allows us to choose specialized occupations and know that others will provide for the necessities that we cannot provide ourselves. We will examine these issues and ask ourselves the question: "Are awareness and cooperation the sparks that make humans unique or are we simply more adaptable at this ability than other animals that show the same abilities to different degrees?"
About our presenter:
Eric Ferm was raised in the Episcopal church and has been a member of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church for the last 34 years where he is a member of the church choir and the Stephen Ministry team. He has been involved with the LA Forum on Science and Faith from its inception. Eric has always enjoyed science, taking all of the chemistry, physics and mathematics he could in high school and college. He has always found enjoyment in studying topics on the history and philosophy of science and religion and the intersection between them. He obtained a PhD in Applied Mathematics in 1981 and worked on fluid mechanics problems and analysis of problems and experiments involving fluids and dynamic solid movements of interest to Los Alamos National Laboratory for nearly 31 years. Eric has been retired since 2012 giving him more time for traveling around the world, barbershop and chorus singing, and enjoying being a new grandfather.
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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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