|
Trinity Episcopal Church - eMessenger
|
|
INSTALLATION OF DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
On Sunday, September 10th the Daughters of the King installed the following new officers:
President: Catherine Galbraith Secretary: Jacque Ellis
Vice President: Carolyn Speich Treasurer: Gloria Schlemmer
All ladies in the church are invited and encouraged to join this significant group that meets on the 1
st
and 3
rd
Wednesday of each month. Contact the church office for further information.
|
|
|
VBS COIN COLLECTION
This summer, the VBS kids collected coins to contribute toward the Clean Water Project through Episcopal Relief Development. During Rally Day, our Sunday School kids came down the aisle with a wagon to collect any loose coins contributed by the congregation for this effort. Just from this collection, VBS raised $729.49! Thank you for your support!
|
|
Come see all these glorious prayer books and experience their power
!
9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in Kelso Library
THE POWER AND THE GLORY OF THE EPISCOPAL BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Join us for a time of learning and conversation about our Prayer Book, and our unique traditions of worship. Why do we do the things we do? Where did these holy habits come from?
Do you remember your Baptism? The first time you received Communion?
The first Episcopal funeral that you attended?
The Rev. Susan Kennard - M. Div., Virginia Theological Seminary
Elaine Culver - M. Div., Perkins Theological Seminary
The Rev. Helen Appelberg - M. Div. Episcopal Theological Seminary of
The Southwest - D. Min., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Sept. 10 - Susan presents and overview and background of the Prayer Book.
Sept. 17 - Elaine presents Baptism
Sept. 24 - Elaine presents Daily Office
Oct. 1 - Helen presents Ordination
Oct. 8 - Susan presents Marriage
Oct. 15 - Helen presents Burial Office
Oct. 22 - No class, Bishop Fisher visits
Oct. 29 - Susan presentsHoly Eucharist
|
|
|
|
|
September 17-23, 2017
The George Washington Chapter
National Society of the American Revolution (DAR)
Galveston, Texas
Celebrates the Foundation of America
Commemorating the 230
th
year of the signing of the Constitution and keeping alive the memory
of the brave men and women who secured our nation’s independence and made possible
the liberties we enjoy today.
The Bulletin Board in the east stairwell at
Trinity Episcopal School
was designed and displayed by
Cheryl Tucker, DAR Regent,
to inform and share our history with the students.
|
|
|
The beautiful, ornate stained glass doors across from the organ console were the original front doors from the George Seeligson home, formerly at 1220 Avenue H, where the George Washington Chapter, the first DAR chapter in Texas, was founded in June of 1895.
A plaque marking this distinction is on the hall side of the doors.
PROUDLY DISPLAY YOUR FLAG!
|
|
|
Upcoming Calendar Events
The choir will be out on vacation beginning July 16 through mid-August
|
|
Sept. 17 - 5:30 p.m. Rt. II Holy Eucharist - Come As You Are!
Sept. 17 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Kick-Off Pizza Party! Bring Friends! Youth Room
Sept. 18 - 5:30 p.m. Young Women's Beth Moore Bible Study - Kelso Library
Sept. 19 - 10:00 a.m. Rt. II Communion - The Meridian
Sept. 19 - 5:30 p.m. Finance Committee - Kelso Library
Sept. 20 - 10:00 a.m. DOK Blanket Project - Kelso Library
Sept. 20 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study:
The Path
- Chapel on the Cloister
SAVE THE DATES:
Oct. 1 - Noon-3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class (part 1)
Oct. 7 - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class (all at once)
Oct. 8 - Noon - 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class (part 2)
Oct. 22 - 10:30 a.m. Service Baptisms and Confirmation, Bishop Fisher visitation
|
|
|
|
|
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 January 2018.
|
|
TRINITY YOUTH GROUP
KICK-OFF PARTY
PIZZA AND PLANNING
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. IN THE
NEW YOUTH ROOM
BRING YOUR FRIENDS!
|
|
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017
10:30 A.M. SERVICE
BISHOP JEFF FISHER
WILL BE AT TRINITY
O ADMINISTER THE SACRAMENTS
OF
CONFIRMATION
and
BAPTISM
Candidates who would like to be Confirmed on October 22nd Must be in the 6
th
grade through Adult
Confirmation Classes may be taken in
two
briefer time periods with attendance required on both dates
Sunday, October 1
– Noon to 3:30 pm (Part 1) in the Kelso Library
Sunday, October 8
– Noon to 3:30 pm (Part 2) in the Kelso Library
Or
one
all day Class
Saturday, October 7
- 9:00 am -3:30 pm in the Kelso Library
Please contact the church office (409.765.6317)
to register for Confirmation Class(s)
BAPTISM
Anyone of any age who has not been baptized or has a child that you would like to have baptized, please register with the church office and complete the application form.
|
|
ACOLYTE REMINDER
The need for acolytes continues and your presence at the altar is important to every 10:30 am service. We are proud of your commitment to serve your church and hope to see you at 10:15 am on Sunday
|
|
|
ADULT EDUCATION
9:30 A.M. SUNDAYS IN THE KELSO LIBRARY
Help yourself to doughnuts and coffee and pull up a chair.
* FALL ADULT BIBLE STUDY *
THE PATH: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE
9/13 – 10/26 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS -7:00-8:00 PM
IN THE CHAPEL ON THE CLOISTER
“The Path” is a fabulous curriculum designed for adults who want to learn more and who are thirsty to drink in the whole breadth and depth of the biblical narrative. All materials will be provided, and the idea is that each participant completes about a one hour reading assignment out of the scripture during the course of the week. Then, in our hour together, we talk about the passage, where it fits into the whole biblical narrative, and where it speaks to us today. This is mostly discussion, not lecture. Editor Melody Schobe, a graduate of the Virginia Theological Seminary, has woven together texts in such a way as to make the path clear, and accessible, and rich. (Read more about it on the Forward Day by Day website.)
CHILD CARE AVAILABLE.
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
YOUNG WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
A 10-SESSION STUDY BY BETH MOORE
Beginning at 5:30 pm, September 11 in the Kelso Library
Sign-up Contact: Danielle Alvarado at dalvarado@trinitygalv.org
The Old Testament story of Esther is a profile in courage and contains many modern parallels for today’s overloaded and stressed woman.
Esther, while a queen, lived as an outsider in a hostile environment. Women will learn strong lessons of faith, providence, and hope to equip them to live courageously “for such a time as this.”
Childcare
Available.
|
|
SAFEGUARDING GOD’S CHILDREN CLASS
Conducted by: Anna Hyatt
Anyone planning to work/volunteer with children in the school or church must enroll in this class.
The online application must be completed
PRIOR
to admittance to class.
5:45 pm -Wednesday- Sept. 27 in the MAC
Contact Danielle Alvarado to start SGC process.
|
|
|
|
|
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Sept. 17 - Skylyn Hinojosa
Sept. 18 - Mike Alvarado
Sept. 19 - Andrew Charpentier
Sept. 19 - Carolyn Zendeh Del
Sept. 23 - Robert Ebert
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TRINITY HISTORY NOTE
On July 31, 1925, Trinity entered a contract that “provided for raising the Church Building 4-1/2 feet, placing the church floor 1 foot 2 inches above the 12 foot grade or high water mark of the 1915 storm. (Cost $17,225). In Oct., filling was placed in the church and a concrete floor laid with provision for heating ducts ($8,270)”
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
NEW FEATURE!
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.
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
September 10, 2017
(Rev. Kennard)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
September 3, 2017
(Rev. Thompson)
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from
Aug. 27, 2017
(Rev. Tucker)
The Gospel and Sermon for August 27th were pre-recorded due to cancellation of services due to storm
|
|
|
The Reverend Susan Kennard
Rector - Trinity Episcopal Church
|
|
|
The Reverend Edward Thompson
Associate Rector - Trinity Episcopal Church
|
|
|
The Reverend Douglas Tucker
Assisting Priest - Trinity Episcopal Church
|
|
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 MINISTRY
The William Temple Center ministers to UTMB students providing nearly 100 free meals on Wednesday nights, a place to study, and a house of worship. Stop by at 6 pm and prepare to be amazed! The sanctuary opens at 5:00 pm for anyone in need of a quiet moment with God. Special thanks this week to Bob Hern, Eileen Hall and Carol Malloy for leading evening prayer each Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
– Larissa Botik, Director of the William Temple Center.
|
|
|
|
|
A NOTE FROM OUR RECTOR
re: Discernment of a Way Forward Regarding Gay Marriage
At this January’s annual parish meeting, I had the opportunity to share with you all several priorities for this year of 2017. One priority was to form a working group of parishioners who were willing to meet, study, and pray about whether or not Trinity Church should become a location in which gay marriage might take place. The Diocese of Texas has a very structured process for this work—a structure that we are adhering to closely. The vestry, wardens, and clergy are not all of one mind about what the result should be, but we are all of one mind that we want to have the conversation.
We have begun our work, and will make a recommendation to the vestry before the December 2017 vestry meeting. The group might recommend that our clergy are authorized to officiate at gay marriages in our sanctuary, or anywhere else, according to diocesan guidelines and procedures. The group might recommend that our clergy are not authorized to officiate at gay marriages at any location. The group might recommend that our clergy may officiate at gay marriage off site, but not in our sanctuary. In December, the vestry will make a decision based on the recommendations of the discernment group. Our clergy are committed to obeying whatever decision is made by your elected leaders.
Listed below are the discernment group members and their email contact information. They/we represent the broad diversity of Trinity parish’s members. We welcome input, concerns, and conversation from everyone in the church as we move forward over the next several months. Feel free to contact any of us so that your voice may be heard.
Please pray for this very important work.
Faithfully,
The Rev. Susan Kennard
Proud 11th Rector of Trinity church
|
|
|
|
|
PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Sissy Howell, Bill Macdonald, Steve Boling, Mike Ellis, Elaine Rogers, and Brenda Ryan
OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Stephanie Aleman, Linda Delaney, Kevin Godleski, Eleanor Otis, Jerry Cooper, Robert Bauder, Jeffery Horn, Eugenia Campbell, Sissy Howell, J.B.J., Guy Griffith, Jim Atchley, Robert Hutchins, Sarah Leonard,
David Edwards, Elizabeth Stamile, Karen Rudenberg, Louise Campbell, Betty Schroeder, Mary Cooper, Leta and Joe Higgins, Belva Funke, Brad Thomas, Jack Erdmann, Kevin Coffman, Ellen Parkey, Keith
Slayton, Mike Wisner, Will Blackshear, Richard Wagstaff, Joe Vance, Peggy McMullen, Dan Vaughn, Frances Townsend, Mindy Bollinger, Margaret Lee, Phillip Head, Billy Garrison and Daryl Wilson
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
.
|
|
|
ALTAR FLOWERS
THE ALTAR FLOWERS
today are given to the
glory of God
and in loving memory of
Keith Slayton,
stepfather of Roddy Muncey.
|
|
|
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 17, 2017
|
|
|
LEADERS IN SUNDAY'S LITURGY
8:00 a.m. – Rite I
Lector
--- Susan Duif
Worship Leader
---
Susan Duif
Eucharistic Minister
---
Susan Duif
Sermon
---
The Reverend Douglas Tucker
Celebrant
---
The Reverend Susan Kennard
Altar Guild
---
Susan Duif and Emily Erdmann
Ushers
--- Claudia Stein and John Speich
9:30 a.m. – Adult Sunday School
The Power and Glory of the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer
Kelso Library
10:15 a.m. – Godly Play
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
--- Air for the G String --- J.S. Bach
Hymns
--- 478, 576, 400
1st
Lesson
--- Genesis 50:15-21 --- Christopher Perkins
Psalm
--- 103:8-13
2nd Lesson
--- Romans 14:1-12 --- John Giovannini
Gospel
--- Matthew 18:21-35
Sermon
--- The Reverend Douglas Tucker
Offertory ---
Draw Us In the Spirit's Tether --- Harold W. Friedel
Celebrant
--- The Reverend Susan Kennard
Eucharistic Ministers
--- Mike and Carol Malloy
Communion ---
Bless the Lord, O My Soul --- G.F. Handel
Postlude
--- Allegro --- G.F. Handel
Usher Team I
Beth Ebert, Team Leader
Alison Barker, Jim and Sally Byrom, Chuck and Mary Margaret Dean, Bill Kennard
Altar Guild Weekday
--- Margie Frantz and Carol Malloy
Altar Guild Sunday
Brenda Atchley, Joy Incaprera and 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
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
Vestry members not available for group photo (from left to right): Carolyn Clyburn, Jerry Jackson and Maurine Nichols.
|
|
|
|
Galveston, How May We Pray For You?
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
TREASURER’S REPORT
Year to Date Totals as of July 31, 2017
Total Revenue $347,748
Tranfers from Reserves $ 0
Investment Earnings Used in Operations $ 49,603
Less Total Expenses ($384,544)
Net Total Revenue(Deficit) $ 12,806
|
|
|
ATTENDANCE
Sept. 10 - 220
Sept. 3 - 222
Aug. 27 - Cancelled Services
Aug. 20 - 206
Aug. 13 - 174
Aug. 6 - 174
July 30 - 162
|
|
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:
|
|
|
Trinity Episcopal Church | (409) 765-6317 | info@trintygalv.org | www.trinitygalv.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
