Trinity Episcopal Church - eMessenger
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Brrrr.... cold enough to freeze in Galveston!
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Upcoming Calendar Events
Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursdays and/or 9:00 am Sundays
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Jan. 21 - 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Annual Parish Meeting - Sanctuary
Jan. 21 - 5:30 p.m. Rt. II Holy Eucharist - Come As You Are - Sanctuary
Jan. 21 - 6:00 p.m. TEC Youth Game Night - TEC Youth Room
Jan. 28 - 3:00 p.m. - Usher Security Training
Jan. 28 - 6:30 p.m. - Newcomer's Dinner with the Clergy - Kelso Library
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CALENDAR PLANNING
With Eaton Hall out of commission, it is crucial that we know the
dates and time(s)
required for all church groups and activities. We will do our best to schedule accommodations in the Kelso Library. All committee chairs or group leaders, please provide the office with meeting requests just as soon as possible. It is suggested that your plans extend through at least part of 2018.
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VESTRY AND COUNCIL DELEGATE ELECTIONS AT THE
ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - JANUARY 21, 2018
IN THE SANCTUARY
COME VOTE FOR TRINITY'S NEW VESTRY MEMBERS
AND COUNCIL DELEGATES
The Diocese has announced the 169th Diocesan council
will be held in Waco February 15-17, 2018
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THIS Sunday, Jan 21st. 6:00-7:30pm TEC Youth Room! Come join friends for fun & fellowship! Welcome back (or meet) Peyton Heinze, our Youth Intern & Rev Susan Kennard! Peyton has been studying abroad, and is now back on the Island!
Bring a board game & food to share
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Christian Formation/
Adult Sunday School
has resumed on Sundays
at 9:15 a.m.
through the Epiphany Season
with continuation of
Becoming Beloved Community
in Trinity Episcopal School's MOODY HALL Spanish classroom
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ASSOCIATE’S CORNER
The Season of EPIPHANY
In western Christian tradition,
January 6
is celebrated as
Epiphany Day
. It goes by other names in various church traditions. In Hispanic and Latin culture, as well as some places in Europe, it is known as
Three Kings’ Day
(Span:
el Dia de los Tres Reyes
,
la Fiesta de Reyes
, or
el Dia de los Reyes Magos;
Dutch:
Driekoningendag
). The
Season
of Epiphany goes on until Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. This year Epiphany which began last Sunday has six weeks, lasting through February 14 as the “Last Sunday after the Epiphany.” Epiphany is the climax of the Advent/Christmas Season and the
Twelve Days of Christmas
, which are usually counted from the evening of December 25th until the morning of January 6th, the Twelfth Day. In some cultures, the night before the 12
th
day is observed with the baking of a special
King Cake
, and is part of the celebration of
Mardi Gras
or
Fat Tuesday
(French Catholic culture of the Southern United States, like New Orleans).
In traditional Christianity January 6 looks ahead to the mission of the Church to the world in light of the Nativity or the birth of Jesus. The term
epiphany
means "to show" or "to make known" or even "to reveal," from the Greek επιφαηέω, to
shine upon
. It is when Jesus is “manifested” or “made known” to the world, as in the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple on February 2. In Western churches, it remembers the coming of the wise men bringing gifts to visit the Christ child, who by so doing "reveal" Jesus to the world as Lord and King.
Symbols of Epiphany -
Epiphany is the season of Light, hence, Jesus as the Light of the world. The color for Epiphany Day is white or gold, the colors of celebration, newness, and hope. The rest of the Season is usually green.
The First Sunday after the Epiphany is observed as the Baptism of our Lord, and is one of the five occasions reserved by the Church for baptism in local congregations.
The traditional liturgical symbols of Epiphany are usually associated with the Magi. The symbols include either three crowns or a single crown, various portrayals of the Magi or Wise Men, three gifts, a five-pointed star, or a combination of a star and crown. A more modern symbol of Epiphany is a globe or a stylized portrayal of the world.
– Father Ed
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GODLY PLAY
The parable of the Great Pearl
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Children's Sunday School / Nursery
Bring your children & friends 10:15am
Church starts 10:30am; Parents go and enjoy!
The children will have a lesson, enjoy snacks & crafts, and return to you in the
Service at the Peace!
(Nursery staffed 8:00am - 12 noon)
Can YOU teach or help any Sunday this Fall?
Email me your availability ~ You will receive more than you give!
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YOUNG WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
PLEASE NOTE - NEW START DATE!
A new class will begin on
January 29, 2018
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 pm. in the Kelso Library
Matthew: A 12-Week Study
The book of Matthew paints a powerful portrait of Jesus as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah, the one who would bring God’s kingdom to earth and fulfill his promises to his people.
Leading readers through this hope-filled book, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—inviting us to encounter God’s one and only Son: Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.
Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the Bible and:
- Ask thoughtful questions to spur discussion
- Show how each passage unveils the gospel
- Tie the text in with the whole story of Scripture
- Illuminate the doctrines taught in each passage
- Invite you to discover practical implications
- Help you better understand and apply God’s Word
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Jan. 21 - Nathan Fiegel
Jan. 21 - Tyler Garza
Jan. 21 - Hayden Hinjosa
Jan. 21 - Kay Perkins
Jan. 24 - Jenny LaRue
Jan. 25 - Michael Stein
Jan. 26 - Andrew Shelton
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2018 LENTEN SERVICES, LECTURES AND DINNERS
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What does it mean to be made in the image of God?
February 21
st
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1410-41
st
Street,
Postulant and Seminarian, Luz Cabrera Montes
February 28
th
Trinity Episcopal Church, 22
nd
and Winnie,
New Testament Professor and Presbyterian Minister,
The Reverend Dr. John Yieh
March 7th
:
Grace Episcopal Church, 1115-36
th
Street
Assisting Bishop, The Right Reverend Hector Monterroso
March 14
Grace Episcopal Church, 1115- 36
th
Street
Benedictines, Father Peter Funk and Brother Michael Gallagher
March 21
st
St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1410-41
st
Street
Network of Biblical Storytellers (International) member,
Kathy Culmer
Each of our distinguished speakers will share from their own perspective about what it means to be made in God’s image.
We begin with worship at 6:00 p.m., followed by a light dinner provided by the hosting congregation, and at approximately 7:15 our speaker begins. We will finish by 8:00 p.m. every Wednesday.
Please come and worship, learn, and welcome our honored guests!
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FROM THE PULPIT
Missed church on Sunday? Want to listen again to a past Gospel or Sermon?
Now you can! When available, we'll try to post links to Sound Cloud of each week's
Gospel and Sermon. (taped during 10:30 am service each week)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
January 14, 2018
(Gospel & Sermon - Rev. Tucker)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
January 7, 2018
(Gospel & Sermon - Rev. Thompson)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
December 31, 2017
(Gospel & Sermon - Rev. Kennard)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
December 17, 2017
(Gospel & Sermon - Rev. Thompson)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
December 10, 2017
(Gospel & Sermon - Rev. Kennard)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
December 3, 2017
(Gospel - Rev. Thompson & Sermon - Rev. Tucker)
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The Reverend Susan Kennard
Rector - Trinity Episcopal Church
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The Reverend Edward Thompson
Associate Rector - Trinity Episcopal Church
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The Reverend Douglas Tucker
Assisting Priest - Trinity Episcopal Church
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WILLIAM TEMPLE CENTER (WILLIE T'S)
An Episcopal Ministry to College and UTMB Students
Larissa Botik, Executive Director
We welcome dessert donations or if you would like to volunteer, call me at 409.599.1457 or wtecgalveston@gmail.com.
WILLIAM TEMPLE EPISCOPAL CENTER
Still Feeding and Serving 100 Students per Week
The Saturday prior to the Christmas holidays the UTMB students worshipped in the sanctuary, prepared for finals, had breakfast for dinner and made bandana chemo kits for cancer patients. The cook team has done a great job while Mike Ellis is on the mend. Theresa Reeves has really stepped up to the plate and spearheaded meal preparation most weeks and Ollive Shepherd has typed the recipes and put them in a notebook for easy reference to whomever the cooks may be. Buddy and Linda Fredrickson gifted us with 3 restaurant style drink dispensers that make us look professional.
Our William Temple students return this week and the hearty hot meals will commence. Again, thank you to our Willie T’s Team for their commitment: Erik Dill, Buddy and Linda Fredrickson, David Hughes, Bill Kennard, Ollive Shepherd, and new volunteer JaLene Thatcher Khambu and her family. Pictures were featured in the 1/7 E-messenger.
Larissa Botik, Executive Director, William Temple Foundation.
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Weekly news from Trinity Episcopal School
Click
Here
for the weekly Monday Message from
Mark Ravelli / Head of School.
Click
Here
for the Week at a Glance Calendar.
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Episcopal Relief & Development works closely with church partners after disasters, equipping them to meet needs of those most vulnerable in their communities. Currently, our staff is responding to areas devastated by
Hurricane Harvey
and
Hurricane Irma,
and watching developing tropical storms. Because of our strong diocesan partnerships, Episcopal Relief & Development is ready to assist in the recovery of the impacted areas for as long as necessary. You can help provide critical relief to affected communities by donating to our Hurricane Relief Fund. To donate and read the latest updates, visit
episcopalrelief.org/irma
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PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Peggy McMullen, Bill Macdonald, Genie Tavener Rolff, Chase Adams,Vivian Hall, Craig Morgan, Rev. Helen Appelberg and Cheryl Kelley-Webster.
OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Lillian Mayes, Jim Atchley, Mike Ellis, Steve Boling, Sissy Howell, Peggy McMullen, Linda Delaney, Kevin Godleski, Eleanor Otis, Jerry Cooper, Robert Bauder, Jeffery Horn, JBJ, Guy Griffith, Robert Hutchins, David Edwards, Elizabeth Stamile, Karen Rudenberg, Belva Funke, Louise Campbell, Betty Schroeder, Mary Cooper, Leta and
J
oe Higgins, Will Blackshear, Joe Vance, Dan Vaughn,
Frances Townsend, Mindy Bollinger, Margaret Lee, Phillip Head, Billy Garrison, Daryl Wilson, Rose Farmer, Kyle Brown and Ann Miller.
We are updating our prayer list. Please notify the office if your loved
ones and/or friends have recovered or need to remain on the prayer list.
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE
John R. Kelley, Jarrod Johnson, John Wilkinson, Bo Lollar, John Kelso, Jr., David Middleton
and Nick Toombs
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ALTAR FLOWERS
THE ALTAR FLOWERS
today are given to the
glory of God
and in loving memory of
Mary Margaret Blackshear Dean
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THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPHIPHANY
JANUARY 21, 2018
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LEADERS IN SUNDAY'S LITURGY
8:00 a.m. – Rite I
Lector / Worship Leader
--- Susan Duif
Eucharistic Minister
--- Nita Caskey
Sermon ---
The Reverend Susan Kennard
Celebrant
---
The Reverend Edward Thompson
Altar Guild
--- Susan Duif and Emily Erdmann
Ushers
--- Claudia Stein and John speich
9:00-10:15 a.m. – ANNUAL PARISH MEETING
In the Sanctuary
10:15 a.m. – Godly Play
The parable of the Good Samaritan
10:30 a.m. – Rite II with Music and Choir
Music Director
--- Ronald Wyatt
Current Choir
Isaias Degollado, Gretchen Lindquist,
Gayle Monsour, Edgar Moore, Bill Noble, Joanna Thompson,
Mary Townsend, Cheryl Tucker, Patty Wood
Prelude
--- Fugue, Recits --- L. N. Clerambault
Hymns
--- 408, 661, 470
1st
Lesson
--- John 3:1-5, 10 --- Jo Ann Ware
Psalm
--- 62:6-14
2nd Lesson
--- 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 --- John Giovannini
Gospel
--- Mark 1:14-20
Sermon
--- The Reverend Susan Kennard
Offertory ---
Out of the Depths --- Paul Manz
Celebrant
---
The Reverend Edward Thompson
Eucharistic Ministers
--- Carol Malloy and Linda Macdonald
Communion ---
Of the Glorious Body Telling --- Trad. French
Postlude ---
Basse e Dessus de Trompette --- L. N. Clerambault
Usher Team II
Chuck Dean, Team Leader
Alison Barker, Jim and Sally Byrom, John and Joal Donovan,
Bill Kennard, Christopher Perkins, Theresa Reeves
Altar Guild Weekday
--- Carol Malloy and Margie Frantz
Altar Guild Sunday
Joy Incaprera, Brenda Atchley, Kathy VanDewalli
Acolytes
All Acolytes are requested to serve.
Christopher Perkins– Sr. Acolyte
Nathan Andrews, Gabbi Beebe, Peyton Botik, Preston Botik,
Jane Charpentier, Camryn Davis, Nathan Fiegel, Kaylee Fortune
Sam Fountain, Tyler Garcia, Heidi Haglund, Hunter Haglund
Walker Janek, Sasha Jaworski, Will McQuitty, Caroline Neblett
Max Patane, Elizabeth Pennington, Spencer Petty, Mary Katherine Piel
Ava Rawlins, Ashley Stanger, Gia Viggiano
Godly Play
--- Danielle Alvarado, Linda Alvarado and Kay Perkins
Youth Group
--- Larissa Botik, Jennifer Haglund and Shanna Pennington, Megan Pennington
E-Messenger
--- Kathy VanDewalli
Newcomers/Visitors Ministry
--- Carolyn Speich
William Temple Ministry
--- Larissa Botik
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2017 VESTRY
Pictured from left to right: Dan Freeman, The Reverend Susan Kennard, Susan Duif, Ann Anderson, Senior Warden Nancy Polk, Jim Byrom, Junior Warden Robert Ebert, John Speich, Walter Meyer and John Ferguson. Not in group photo: Jerry Jackson, Carolyn Clyburn and Maurine Nichols.
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Vestry members not available for group photo (from left to right): Carolyn Clyburn, Jerry Jackson and Maurine Nichols.
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Galveston, How May We Pray For You?
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Galveston’s Episcopal Church Community is sponsoring an online prayer outreach and a series
of in-person gatherings for the sole/soul
purpose of prayer.
E-mail Rev. Susan with prayer requests or
Join us in person on Fridays at 2:00 p.m.
At MOD Coffeehouse Conference Room - 2126 Postoffice Street
Responses will be within 24 hours.
The Episcopal Church Community of Galveston, Texas
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WE ARE PLANNING TO UPDATE THE PARISH DIRECTORY. IF YOU HAVE CONTACT INFORMATION TO UPDATE OR IF YOU HAVE RECENTLY JOINED TRINITY WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU. PLEASE PICK UP A FORM IN THE NARTHEX, COMPLETE AND DROP IT IN THE DESIGNATED BOX. IF YOU HAVE A PHOTO TO INCLUDE JUST DROP IT BY THE OFFICE OR EMAIL TO INFO@TRINITYGALV.ORG.
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PASTORAL CARE
For Pastoral Care please contact
The Rev. Susan Kennard
at 979-248-7849 or
The Rev. Doug Tucker
at 409-539-5079 or
409-370-5010
For pastoral care or emergency,
please contact
The Rev. Susan Kennard
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SERVICES AT THE MERIDIAN
Reverend Susan Kennard conducts a Eucharistic service at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at The Meridian on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Families and friends of residents are welcome to join the group regardless of denomination.
In addition, Rev. Susan has been playing some of the residents' favorite songs on her guitar accompanied by Mr. Wyatt on an electric organ.
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PARKING LOT USE
Trinity is privileged to be permitted use of the fenced parking lot across the street for weekly services and, with approval, for our special events. However, by owner’s terms, cars must leave the lot soon after services, lunches, weddings and funerals or risk being locked in behind the fence. We certainly encourage use of the parking lot, but caution those planning lunch or other offsite activities to please park elsewhere after church sponsored events. Thank you for helping us to be good neighbors with the new owners.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
Year to Date Totals as of Dec. 31, 2017
Total Revenue $639,107
Tranfers from Reserves $36,249
Investment Earnings Used in Operations $ 59,103
Less Total Expenses ($747,148)
Net Total Revenue(Deficit) ( $ 12,689)
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SHARE THE NEWS
If you have any news you would
like to have included in our bulletin,
we would love to share it.
Email news to:
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ATTENDANCE
Jan. 14 - 186
Jan. 7 - 166
Dec. 31 - 142
Dec. 31 Memorial Service - 692
Dec. 25 - 25
Dec. 24 - 483
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Trinity Episcopal Church | (409) 765-6317 | info@trintygalv.org | www.trinitygalv.org
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