eMessenger  | September 24, 2017
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Angels Among Us!
We are blessed and thankful for the response of our Youth Group who volunteered to clean up storm damage along with Reverend Susan, Reverend Ed, Mark Ravelli, Reuben Rincon, Bob Hern, and Kelly Hornsby. And, Nikki Patillo and Sally Byrom for providing lunch and cookies for the team. Your contribution of time and service make us shine. We are Trinity proud!! 
This week Adult Sunday School will be held in the first TES classroom on the left. Follow the arrows in the hallway by Kelso Library.

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. 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
Refreshments will be on the Cloister this week.

ACOLYTE TRAINING
WANT TO BE A PART OF OUR
ACOLYTE MINISTRY?
8YEARS OLD THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
JOIN US THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,
 IN THE CHURCH AFTER THE
10:30 AM SERVICE
LUNCH PROVIDED IN KELSO LIBRARY

Upcoming Calendar Events
The choir will be out on vacation beginning July 16 through mid-August
Sept. 24 - After 10:30 a.m. service Acolyte Training - in Sanctuary
Sept. 24 - Noon Youth Group Paint Party in Youth Room
Sept. 24 - 5:30 p.m. Rt. II Holy Eucharist - Come As You Are!
Sept. 25 - 5:30 p.m. Young Women's Beth Moore Bible Study - Kelso Library
Sept. 26 - 5:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting - Kelso Library
Sept. 27 - 5:45 p.m. Safeguarding Class - Moody Activity Center (gym)
Sept. 27 - 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study: The Path - Chapel on the Cloister
Oct. 1 - 10:30 a.m. Service - Trinity Episcopal School Sunday
Oct. 1 - Noon-3:30 p.m. Confirmation Class (part 1)
Oct. 1 - 4:30 p.m. Blessing of the Pets - on the Garth

SAVE THE DATES:
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
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.
EYC "BEACH HOUSE" PAINT PARTY
THIS SUNDAY!
EYC - Middle School and Up

Join us this Sunday, September 24 after the 10:30 am service
Paint and decorate the Youth Room (Beach House Theme)
The room will have a coat of primer and ready to paint and add hand prints.
Lunch will be provided – bring paint clothes

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.

SAVE THE DATE! NEXT WEEK!
Sunday, October 1, 2017
4:30 p.m. on the Garth

BLESSING OF THE PETS
TES Logo
SAVE THE DATE! NEXT WEEK!
Sunday, October 1, 2017 10:30 a.m. Service
celebrates
TRINITY SCHOOL SUNDAY

Next Sunday, in observance of Trinity School Sunday, our Trinity students will deliver the sermon, the lessons, acolyte and usher. The school choir will also perform. We invite all the students’ family and friends to join us in celebrating this annual event at the 10:30 a.m. service.
Head of School Mark Ravelli announces the

2017-2018 Trinity Episcopal School Student Council:
President-  Maddy Pattillo
Vice President-  Austin Gabriel
Secretary- Sara Gabriel
Treasurer-  Leo Clark
Dance Chairman-  Megan Maxwell
DASH chairman- Sasha Jaworski
Environmental Chairman-  Noa Seigel
Pride Chairman-  Evelyn Gault

Class Representatives:
Mr. Wheeler- Jane Charpentier      Mrs. Higgins- Maggie Cragar
Mrs. Charpentier- Ariel Golan      Mrs. Neblett - Grayson Root
Mrs. Cucco- Ella Sullivan         Mrs. Miller-  Annie Boeh
Mrs. Shaffner- Olivia Geller Mrs. Kelemen-   Julian Gant
Mrs. Funston-  Sara Jolin Mrs. Rushing-  Caroline Livanec
Mrs. Wisner -   Cora Buck

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017
10:30 A.M. SERVICE
BISHOP JEFF FISHER
WILL BE AT TRINITY
TO 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.
   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
THROUGH 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. 
GODLY PLAY
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!
SERMON ON THE MOUNT
YOUNG WOMENS’ BIBLE STUDY
A 10-SESSION STUDY BY BETH MOORE

Beginning at 5:30 pm Monday evenings 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. 
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Sept. 25 - Peyton Botik
Sept. 25 - Charles Dean
Sept. 25 - Harry Kelso
Sept. 25 - John Pfeiffer
Sept. 29 - Charlotte Dearman
Sept. 29 - Valerie Jackson
Sept. 29 - Pam Petty

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 17, 2017 (Rev. Tucker)

Click Here for Gospel and Sermon from September 10, 2017 (Rev. Kennard)

Click Here for Gospel and Sermon from September 3, 2017 (Rev. Thompson)
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
(409) 599.1457 or wtecgalveston@gmail.com   
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.

  PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Elisabeth Hernandez, Sissy Howell, Steve Boling, Mike Ellis, Elaine Rogers, and Brenda Ryan

OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Bill Macdonald, 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 gratitude for our clergy, teachers, parents and students who volunteered to clean the property of victims of Hurricane Harvey.
THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
September 24, 2017
LEADERS IN SUNDAY'S LITURGY

8:00 a.m. – Rite I

Lector --- Bob Hern

Worship Leader ---  Bob Hern

Eucharistic Minister ---  Bill Kennard

Sermon --- The Reverend Edward Thompson

Celebrant ---  The Reverend Douglas Tucker

Altar Guild --- Nancy Boling and Bill Kennard

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
Sermon on the Mount

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 --- Pastorale --- Darius Mihaud

Hymns --- 410, 660, 541

1st Lesson --- Jonah 3:10-4:11 --- Ed Muncey

Psalm --- 145:1-8

2nd Lesson --- Philippians 1:21-30 --- TBA

Gospel --- Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon --- The Reverend Edward Thompson

Offertory --- Draw Us In the Spirit's Tether --- Harold W. Friedel

Celebrant --- The Reverend Douglas Tucker

Eucharistic Ministers --- Chuck Dean and John Speich

Communion --- O Jesus, My Lord --- Karoly Kope

Postlude --- Trumpet Voluntary --- John Stanley

Usher Team I
Rober Ebert, Team Leader
Evadney Hudson, Jerry Jackson, Bill and Linda Macdonald and Elke Pennington

Altar Guild Weekday --- Nancy Boling

Altar Guild Sunday
Ed Muncey, Jeannie Poirier, Mary Lou Shuffler

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.
MORE RALLY DAY PHOTOS!
EATON HALL WORK CONTINUES
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

Trinity Directory
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. 17 - 177
Sept. 10 - 220
Sept. 3 - 222
Aug. 27 - Cancelled Services
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