Volume II | Number 1 | January 4, 2017
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Trinit-
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Weekly Newsletter
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Distinctive Traditions of Epiphany
by Amber and John Inscore Essick
The epiphany feast completes the season of Christmas by inviting us to discern the identity of the Christ child. Three traditions—baking a kings’ cake, marking a door lintel with the magi’s blessing, and elaborating worship with lighted candles—help us interpret the Christmas season appropriately.
To celebrate the feast of Epiphany is to continue down the liturgical path that originates in the anticipatory weeks of Advent. The feast completes the season of Christmas by inviting us to discern the identity of the Christ child. Like the Magi who anticipated, recognized, and welcomed the infant king, congregations and families can recognize and proclaim the appearance of God’s chosen one. Thus, Epiphany is the culmination of the Christmas season, not its ending. Recovering three historical Epiphany traditions—baking a Kings’ Cake, marking a door lintel with the Magi’s blessing, and elaborating worship with lighted candles—can help God’s people interpret the Christmas season appropriately.
More here...
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Announcements | January 2018
Father Ken will be away for the next two Sundays.
This Sunday, January 7
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, there will only be one service at 10:30 am celebrating the Baptism of Our Lord.
On Wednesday, January 10
th, Evening Prayer will be held at 5:30 pm.
On Sunday, January 14
th, Father Alex Allain will celebrate both Holy Eucharist services. The usual service schedule will be observed- 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
On January 21
st Trinity Episcopal Church will hold its Annual Church Meeting. There will only be one Holy Eucharist service on this day at 10:00 am with brunch and the annual meeting to follow in the Parish Hall. Confirmation Class will be held at 4 pm on this day.
Please adjust your schedules accordingly.
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Evening Prayer at 5:30 pm January 10th
Join us for Evening Prayer on January 10th. Readings include:
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 73:24-29
Matthew 10:32-39
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Friday Forums are held at 8:00 am at The Natchez Coffee Company
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SPECIAL INTREST CLASSES
Spring 2018
The Special Interest Schedule for 2018 spring semester is ready! There are some exciting opportunities with new classes and the return of some favorites!
Classes are different prices and are on different dates- the full schedule of classes is posted in the Parish Hall
- PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE IN SOME CLASSES.
- CEU CREDIT IS AVAILABLE, if applicable (special fees, paperwork, and approval are required).
- Registration hours are 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and 7:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
- The courses featured in this schedule do not carry college credit or lead to academic degrees.
- These courses are designed for ALL, regardless of educational history. If for any reason you are not satisfied with a class, you may receive a refund. No refunds will be given after the second class meeting.
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Your prayers are requested for....
Spencer Allen, Dylan Pressgrove, Ginny Patterson, Edwin Erinne, John and
Mimi Bornman, Charles Johnson, Emmalee Cupit, Coral Byrd, Linda Dustin, Kathy Hester, Bob Mims, George and Pat Dickens, Richard Parker, Judy Coker, Ellen Sessions, Mary Scott, Megan Mascagni, Laura Williams, Linda Lundy, Barham Moss, Katharine Garner, Josh Byrd, Pearl Kumi, Rigby Robinson, Brandon Larrson, Tony Cavazos, Jennifer Shane, Corky Vess, Aurora Shane, Virginia Salmon, Regina Charboneau, William Browning, John Dobson, Jim Overton, Tyler Morrison, Virginia Siddall, Jeanie Peabody, Rena Jean Schmieg, Charles Moroney, Charlotte Murrell and our Armed Forces
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Happening This Week at Trinity
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If you have something for the Church Calendar, please let the Church office know
here
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Instructions for viewing the Church Calendar or downloading it to your phone, Apple product or PC are
here
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Serving This Week at Trinity
(Only one service at 10:30)
Sunday, January 7 -
Baptism of Our Lord
Eucharistic Mi
nisters:
- 10:30 a.m. - Ann O'Bryant
Lectors:
- 10:30 a.m. - Trippy Shields, Grace Steiner
Intercessor (10:30):
Donna Lindley
Usher Captain:
Marion Smith
Greeters:
Marion and Carolyn Smith
Altar Guild:
Ann O'Bryant
Flower Guild:
Carla Johnson, Kathleen Bond
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Sunday Readings - January 7
, 2017
First Sunday after the Epiphany
(click on links below for readings)
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A Prayer For This Week
Generous God,
for all that sustains us;
air to breath, warmth and light,
food to eat, water to drink,
we offer our thanks and praise.
For spiritual gifts that bind us together;
one people, one body
empowered for service
we offer our hands and voices.
For the Good News of the Gospel;
healing and wholeness
freedom and justice
we offer our hearts in service. Amen
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Trinity Episcopal Church
305 South Commerce St.
Natchez, Mississippi 39120
Phone: (601) 445-8432
Fax: (601) 442-4939
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