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Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Issue #332-- May 24, 2017
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Ascension Day and
the 7th
Sunday
of Easter
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May 28, 2017
Thursday, May 25, 6pm Ascension Day Service
Sunday, May 28, 8:00am Rite I Holy Eucharist
9:30-10:15am Education Hour (Adult Ed & Sunday School)
10:30am
Rite II Choral Eucharist
Coffee Hour in Kelly Hall after each service
8:00pm
Compline service
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Sunday June 18 at 10:30
Outdoor Worship and Church Picnic at Rancho Nambe
Mon-Fri, June 26-30
Vacation Bible School
Mon-Fri, July 16-22
Narnia Camp at Stoney
Fri-Sat, August 4-5
Diocesan Women's Retreat in Kelly Hall
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Adult Sunday School, 9:30 am
from April 30th to June 4th
Demystifying the Book of Revelation:
What does the Book of Revelation mean? Does it have a message for today? This is a six part video series taught by Father Bill Burton. Father Bill is an expert at explaining parts of the Bible that baffle us. In this case, he also busts myths that have been perpetuated for centuries.We are meeting for six Sundays and studying the following topics:
- The Genre of Apocalyptic Literature and How to "Read" It
- Jewish Sources, Like the Book of Daniel, that Inspired Revelation's Author
- The Basics: Who wrote Revelation? When? What does the book say?
- What Makes this Book So Attractive to So Many?
- The Erroneous "Rapturist" Interpretation
- A Better Understanding
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Read Ahead Lessons... Easter 7
Acts
1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10,33-36
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Trinity Tidbits-Week of Easter 7
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Tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th, at 7pm, we will celebrate the Feast of the Ascension. As a liturgical church that has a sacred calendar, we are blessed with these 'midweek' interruptions. They cause us to pause, to stop and pray, and to thank God for the salvation of the world. Our patron saint, Athanasius, is remembered for saying, "God became man that man might become god." This truth is seen in the Ascension. Human flesh, the flesh that we share in, ascended into the heavenly life of God. Part of what makes us human is now inextricably linked to God. This is something worth celebrating!
Peace,
Chris
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What is Fr. Chris Reading now?
Currently I am reading 'Breathing Under Water' by Fr. Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest living in Albuquerque. The book is an examination of the spirituality of the famous Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Whether you are struggling with alcohol or some other addiction, or simply want a book to help you confront your own passions, obsessions, or faults, this is a wonderful book. Full of great wisdom and probing questions, I highly recommend it.
To order the book, you can go to:
https://smile.amazon.com and be sure to select TOTH as your charity.
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UNITED THANK OFFERING (UTO)
This Sunday!
UTO (United Thank Offering) - Our Spring Ingathering will be this Sunday, May 28. If you have picked up a little blue box to fill with coins representing your thanks for God's blessings the last few week, please bring to church. Alternatively, you may want to keep filling it and bring your offering in for the Fall Ingathering! There will also be envelopes in the Narthex to pick up on your way into the service on Sunday. Both bills and checks are also most welcome!
Lord God, thank you for your faithful people giving thanks and sharing with those in need. Keep us mindful of all our abundant blessings and for the opportunity to spread Your love both near and far. Amen.
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Laurie to be Ordained June 10th!
It's official and you're invited! On June 10th, 11 AM at Trinity on the Hill, Laurie Triplett will be ordained to the order of the priesthood. If you are going to be in town and would like to help out in any way (acolyte, usher, greeter, LEM, read, altar guild, help with the reception, help with parking, help house out of town guests, etc.), please contact Laurie at
[email protected] or 661-4178.
If you can help with side dishes, salads, or finger foods for the lunch reception, or can help set up, serve or clean up, please let Ellie Giovanielli know. Thanks!
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The Next Smith's Bucks order will be due
Tuesday May 30th by Noon
If you don't have a card yet, just put a check in the plate on Sunday and write "Smith's Bucks new card" on the memo line
The next deadlines for Smith's orders are usually the Tuesdays during the week after LANL paydays: May 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25. Mark your calendars! Thank you for your participation!
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Fortify Yourself at Pentecost!
Fortify yourself for Pentecost! A substantial cooked breakfast will be available in Kelly Hall at 9 am on Sunday 4 June. There will be pancakes, waffles, hash browns, scrambled eggs, fruit, etc.--and all are invited. Keith is cooking. This breakfast will be the 2016-2017 school year's final fundraiser for the Youth Choir Scholarship Fund, which helps choir members attend the Royal School of Church Music Camp in St Stephen's Cathedral, Wilkes-Barre PA each July. Prior to the breakfast, members of the Youth Choir will provide music at the 8 am service. Plan to have breakfast here at the church on Pentecost morning, and help out our Youth Choir.
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Pentecost Sleepover for Youth and Kids June 3
Pentecost Sleepover for Youth and Kids. There will be a youth (K-12) sleep-over at ToTH from 6pm Saturday 3 June to 9:30am Sunday 4 June (Pentecost), organized by the Youth Choir and Sunday School. Please bring a friend! Activities will include dinner, decoration of the church, crafts, games, Youth Compline, Movies and so on. The kids who sleep over will attend the 8 am service and then experience a super fry-up breakfast at 9:00 am. Pick up time is 9:30am.
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Register now for
TOTH Vacation Bible School--June 26-30
Maker Fun Factory
It's time to register your kids, grandkids and neighbor kids for VBS at TOTH. The program is for children age 4 thru those entering 6th Grade in the fall. (Older youth can sign up as helpers.) VBS runs from 8:45am to Noon, Monday through Friday that week. And help is needed! Adults and teens can sign on as teachers, workshop leaders, or area coordinators. Or you can help by donating needed supplies. We will publish a list of what is needed very soon! To register, go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/toth2017 or pick up a registration form in the Church Office.
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In the Loop
DIOCESE OF THE RIO GRANDE
Ascension Day
[May 25]
Almighty God,
whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his promise, he abides with his Church on earth, even to the end of the ages; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Episcopal, ELCA presiding bishops issue joint statement calling for prayer, fasting for hunger awareness
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May 18, 2017 |
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs press release] Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) have issued a joint statement calling for prayer, fasting and advocacy.
The statement, For Such a Time as This: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Advocacy, calls for fasting on the 21st
of each month through December 2018, at which time the 115th
Congress will conclude.
The 21st of each month is targeted because by that time each month, 90% of SNAP (formerly food stamp) benefits have been used, thereby causing the last week of the month as the hungry week in America.
The fast will launch with a group of national and local leaders doing a three-day fast together May 21-23. These leaders include Presiding Bishop Curry, Presiding Bishop Eaton, and leadership throughout the Episcopal Church.
Video messages
Music that Makes Community will be offering a workshop at the Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey, Norbertine Community in Albuquerque NM on Saturday June 17, 2017. Musicians, clergy, worship leaders, and all who seek to enhance their experience of worship are invited to attend. Explore the freedom and opportunity of leading congregations to sing from the heart, without text or musical notation. Participate with music that prays from the heart and builds up communities of faith.
To register and find out more about Music that Makes Community, go to www.musicthatmakescommunity.org. or you may contact the Rev. Jean Campbell at [email protected] or the Rev. Sylvia Miller-Mutia at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Albuquerque, NM [email protected]
Did you know?
A newly elected bishop must be approved by a majority within the House of Bishops and a majority of standing committees in the church within a 120-day time frame set by the Presiding Bishop's office. The Diocese of the Rio Grande's special electing convention will be scheduled for Spring 2018, with consecration set for Nov. 3, 2018.
Safeguarding Our Children--the online training
Due to upgrades in the Online Training, the enrollment process for Safeguarding Our Children has changed.
and clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
Please also check to see which modules the Diocese recommends for which role with children. The chart is available in the office and on the diocesan website. One must renew their training every three years.
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Open iTunes to buy and download apps. $9.99
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Faith and Science Forum Summer 2017
Week 1 - May 31 - Hope, Hopelessness and the Future by Nels Hoffman
Week 2 - June 7 - Science of Hope by Gerry Wood
Week 3 - June 14 - Evolution and Hope by Morrie Pongratz
Week 4 - June 28 - Hopelessness by Bob Reinovsky
Week 5 - July 12 - Looking into the Future by Dan Winske
Week 6 - July 19 - Technology and Hope by Chick Keller
Week 7 - July 26 - Religions and Hope panel discussion
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Icon Painting Workshop in the Byzantine-Russian Tradition
The Prosopon School of Iconography
June 12-17 in Santa Fe
"This expanded course offering involves the study of the ancient floating technique of icon painting in the Byzantine Russian tradition, which reached its height in the XV-XVI centuries. Students will study the many-stepped method of layering egg tempera. Gesso application, gilding on bole, and final olipha application will also be taught. Each step has a symbolic and theological basis as a liturgical art. This basis will be taught parallel to the technique. Normally, each individual student completes an Icon by the end of the course. A background in art is NOT required to be successful in this course. Beginner and Advanced students welcome."
Classes are daily, 9am to 4pm, with one hour break for lunch. Location: Saint Anne School, Alicia Street, Santa Fe. The instructor is Father Mefodii, a Priest-monk from the Skete of Saint Maximos the Confessor in Palmyra, Virginia. Tuition is discounted until May 31; final payment is due June 12.
For more information, call 660-9113 or email: [email protected].
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Camp Stoney Summer Camp is coming!
Reminder that the Camp's web site is open for reservations for this summer's camping season. Go to www.bishopsridge.org and click on "Camp Stoney" for all the information.
The Northeast Deanery's Narnia Camp is July 16-22, but all the other camps sound like great Christian fun, too, and in such a beautiful setting!
Have you ever attended Camp Stoney?
Did you love your counselor?
Ever think, "Can I be a counselor?"
Ever think, "That was yummy! I want to cook at camp"?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions,
Then
Now is the time to act on it!
Camp Stoney needs Staff!
Paid Counselors and Cooks need to be 19 years of age or older.
Junior counselors must be 16 years of age or older and are volunteer staff.
These are fun summer positions!
Interested?
505-881-0636
www.dioceserg.org
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Come Help Habitat Build Homes!
Hammer Slammers Needed. Immediate openings Saturdays April - November. Hard work. No pay. Contact Habitat in Espanola Volunteer Coordinator Victoria Erhart (505) 423-4982 or
[email protected]
. No construction experience necessary. All over 16 welcome.
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