Volume II | Number 2 | January 11, 2017
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Weekly Newsletter
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All volunteers and benefactors are welcome to attend the Stewpot Annual meeting on
January 15, 2018.
4:30 pm open house and 6:00 pm Annual membership meeting at the Stewpot, 69 E. Franklin Street, Natchez.
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Diocesan Council | January 26-28
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The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi has its 191
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annual council meeting: January 26-28, 2018. The gathering place is Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi. For more information or find out details on how you can attend this meeting visit their
website
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n Sunday, January 28th, Trinity Church will have one service Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Holy Communion
at 10:30 a.m.
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Presiding Bishop in Puerto Rico exchanges messages of hope as struggles persist after hurricane
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Bishop Rafael Morales leaves no impression he is still wading into his job. He had led the
Diocese of Puerto Rico
a mere two months when Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September, and since then he, his staff and clergy around the diocese have mobilized relief efforts with a determination that this week earned praise from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry during his two-day visit.
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Trinity Episcopal Church now has an online directory!
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This directory contains the most up to date information about you and your family. Your member information is safe and secure. Instant Church Directory uses secure servers and will never share your information. You can access the Online directory through Trinity’s website under the
“Who We Are”
tab (you may be prompted to put in a password—if so the password is “
graceisfree
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You can also download the “Instant Church Directory” app from the app store or market place. Once you log in to the directory find your name and make sure the information is correct. Please, electronically submit photos for the directory to Katie Ernst via email
katie@trinitynatchez.org
; include your name and other family members that appear in the photo. Once photos are approved, they will appear next to your name in the online directory. Direct any questions or concerns to Katie Ernst 601.445.8432 or 601.431.8396.
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Announcements | January 2018
On Sunday,
January 14
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, Father Alex Allain will celebrate both Holy Eucharist services. The usual service schedule will be observed- 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
On Sunday,
January 21
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, 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.
On Sunday,
January 28th
, there will only be one service Liturgy of the Word and Distribution of Holy Communion at 10:30 a.m.
Please adjust your schedules accordingly.
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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.
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Friday Forums are held at 8:00 am at The Natchez Coffee Company- All are welcome to attend!
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FRIDAY FORUM:
8:00 A. M. @ Natchez Coffee Company
January 12th
Dolplus Weary on the topic of Racial Reconciliation
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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
Sunday, January 14 -
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Eucharistic Mi
nisters:
- 8:00 a.m. - Bruce Scarborough
- 10:30 a.m. - Hyde Carby
Lectors:
- 8:00 a.m. - Grace Steiner
- 10:30 a.m. - Mike Gemmell, Donna Harrison
Intercessor (10:30):
Russell Butts
Usher Captain:
Woody Allen
Greeters:
Woody Allen, Lisa Allain
Altar Guild:
Tim Morrison
Flower Guild:
Amelia Salmon, Katherine Garner
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Sunday Readings - January 11
, 2017
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
(click on links below for readings)
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A Prayer For This Week
Perfect Light of revelation,
as you shone in the life of Jesus,
whose epiphany we celebrate,
so shine in us and through us,
that we may become beacons of truth and compassion,
enlightening all creation with deeds of justice and mercy.
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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