eMessenger  | March 10, 2019
Trinity Episcopal Church - eMessenger
If you cannot get someone off your mind, pray for them.
You may be the only one that cares enough to do so.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Do you think it is coincidence that so many shamrocks are featured in Trinity: the ceiling, in the arches, encircling the light fixtures and our wooden collection plates (used today)? Perhaps it’s because our 1 st Rector, The Rev. Rector, The Rev. Benjamin Eaton came from Dublin, Ireland, (one of 19 children.) Certainly he knew St. Patrick’s comparison of the clover and the Trinity. Could that be the origin of our name, Trinity? 
Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort me and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

The Writings of Patrick: The Apostle of Ireland
SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
Re-dedication of Eaton Hall
Lots of details to follow, but mostly: be there or be square!
The entire community is invited to this celebration, picnic dinner, and re-opening of our beautifully restored space.

Calendar



Upcoming Calendar Events
Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursdays and/or 9:00 am Sundays
3/17 – 8:00 am – Rt. I Holy Eucharist – Sanctuary
3/17 – 9:30 am – Sunday School The Power of Gentleness Eaton Hall
3/17 – 5:30 pm – Rt. II Holy Eucharist – Sanctuary
3/17 6:00 pm – Youth Group – Youth Room
3 /18 – 5 :30 pm – Women's Bible Study Kelso Library
3/19 – 5:30 p.m. – Finance Committee – Kelso Library
3/20 – 10:00 a.m. – Daughters of the King – Eaton Hall
3/20 – 6:00 pm – Lenten Dinner & Program at Grace Church 1115- 36th Street
3/21 – 1:00 pm – ECW Board Meeting – Eaton Hall
3/23 – 9:00 am - Noon – Daughters of the King Quiet Day – Church & Eaton Hall (up)
3/23 – 9:00 am – TES and Church Volunteers for Campus Workday
3/24 - 10:30 am Baptism and Confirmation with Bishop Duncan
5/05 – 5:00 pm – Rededication of Eaton Hall

Coffee and refreshments now available in downstairs Eaton Hall
following morning services!
Adult Sunday School
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:15 am in Eaton Hall
SUNDAY SCHOOL TOPIC - GOSPEL PASSAGES IN LENT

               March 17    Luke 13:31-35           The Power of Gentleness
               March 24    Luke 13:1-9               Called to Repentance
               March 31    Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32  Amazing Grace
               April 7        John 12:1-8                 The Fragrance of Generosity
 
Consider making this study a part of your Lenten discipline…I know we will grow in some new way as we live into these passages.
LUKE: KNOWING THE BIBLE SERIES
Monday evenings beginning at 5:30 pm
in Kelso Library
Childcare available, if needed


This is a book-driven, bible study, homework class (No video) The  book may be purchased for $8.99 on Amazon or with your commitment by January 14, the church will order the books together. Please contact Danielle Alvarado at dalvarado@trinitygalv.org if you can join us or have questions. Bring a friend and a snack to share. (See the pictures on this week’s E-messenger including socks with Rev. Susan on them!)
2019 Wednesday Nights in Lent
Worship, Dinner and Speakers
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in Eaton Hall
The Baptized Life: A Lenten Journey  
           
Join us for worship, dinner, and a variety of gifted speakers.
Each presenter will open our eyes to the Life of the Baptized
in new and different ways!
All are welcome, and child care is provided.
March 20 - Grace Episcopal Church, 1115 36 th Street
Mary MacGregor, Consultant,
Retired Canon for Evangelism for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
March 27 - Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball    
The Rev. Travis Smith,
Rector of Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, Angleton.
April 3 - St. Augustine of Hippo Episcopal Church, 1401-41 st St.
The Rev. Blake Rider,
Transition Officer, Episcopal Diocese of Texas.
April 10 - Grace Episcopal Church, 1115 36 th St.
Lisa Barrera-Odom,
Executive Director of St. Vincent’s House.
April 17 - Trinity Episcopal Church, 2216 Ball
The Rev. Dr. Judith McDaniel,
Retired Professor of Homiletics,
Virginia Theological Seminary
Daughters

AN INVITATION TO THE
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING
“QUIET DAY”
Saturday, March 23, 2019
9:00 am - Noon in the Sanctuary
And upstairs in Eaton Hall
(elevator available)

An opportunity to explore silent awareness, to gain insight and to pray for spiritual growth will be guided by Rev. Susan Kennard at the beginning of each hour. There will be offerings of literature, meditative activities and a Labyrinth experience. We invite you to take a break from all the noise; instead enjoy the silence.
Hourly guidance by Rev. Susan Kennard
At 9am, 10am, 11am and Noon: Gather in the Sanctuary
Literature Table, Meditative/Activity Table, Labyrinth
 Questions: Contact Kathleen Galbraith at kggalbraith@gmail.com

Confirmation and Baptism
March 24, 2019 10:30 a.m.

We welcome Bishop Phillip Duncan to Trinity on March 24 at the 10:30 service, for Confirmation and Baptism. This is an opportunity to welcome new members to our congregation and to our denomination.

If you are interested in being Baptized (at any age), or know a child who would like to be Baptized let us know. If you desire to be Confirmed, join our congregation as an adult—middle school or older, contact the church office.Questions? susankennard@sbcglobal.net , or associate@trinitygalv.org , or (409)765-6317
    

SUNDAY BRUNCH
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS & FAMILIES

11:45 AM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2019
At the OLYMPIA GRILL, 100-21st STREET
For Details Contact
Jen Kelso at 409.795.8446  jmkelso@swbell.net
or
Shannan Pfeifer 210.288.1615 or shanpfeifer@gmail.com



Be sure to pick up a free copy of the March Galveston Monthly and read about the Frosh-Conklin Mansion, home of a Trinity family whose home was on the corner lot at 22 nd and Broadway, where Sears used to be. The family donated our Resurrection window on Easter Sunday 1938 (2 nd window from the back on the North-east side of the church). Family members are buried in the Episcopal Cemetery on Broadway. 


TRINITY EPISCOPAL YOUTH
LEADERS
Peyton Heinze
Reverend Susan Kennard (after November)
Fr. Ed Thompson
   
REMINDER:   Any parents anticipating volunteering or chaperoning this group for any activity must take the SafeGuarding God’s Children course BEFORE the event.
Watch for dates of classes throughout the year.
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, May 10, 2019 | 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Gala Dinner and Auction in Eaton Hall
Benefit for the E.Y.C. Mission Trip
to Hurricane, West Virginia
Look for a Hurricane of Information in the weeks to come.
GODLY PLAY
Time: 10:15 a.m., Godly Play Room next to Nursery

Our nursery is staffed EVERY Sunday from 8 am - noon
for newborns through age 3.
Children, ages 4 through 5th grade, are invited to attend Godly Play Sunday School in the chapel on the cloister and will be returned to their parents in the Church at the Peace .
Godly Play Logo


BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

March 18 - Trish Clason
March 19 - Jeannie Poirier
March 19 - Les McLeod
March 21 - Ava Rawlins
March 21 - Rev. Edward Thompson
March 22 - Donald Howell, Jr.
March 23 - Tamara Taylor

God gave us music that we might pray without words .
                          
We invite you to join the Trinity choir with rehearsals on Thursday evenings, at 6:30 p.m., in the Choir Room.
Please contact Mr. Ron Wyatt for information at 409.765.6317 ext. 212 or email rwyatt@trintygalv.org .



SECURITY MEASURES
By directive of the Vestry, the entrance doors on Ball Street (office entrance) will be locked at all times. Please ring the doorbell on the right of the door for entry
Sunday entry will only be through the Cloister door.


GOSPELS & SERMONS
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 February 24, 2019

Click Here for Gospel and Sermon from February 17, 2019

Click Here for Gospel and Sermon from February 10, 2019

Click Here for Gospel and Sermon from February 3, 2019

Can't make the Sunday morning celebration?
We have a 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist every Sunday!
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 EPISCOPAL CENTER
Still Feeding and Serving UTMB Students Every Week    


WEDNESDAYS AT WILLIE T’S
The William Temple Foundation serving UTMB and college students on the Cloister at Trinity - Contact Larissa Botik at wtecgalveston@gmail.com
    5-6 pm - Wednesdays - Sanctuary Open for Prayer - Sanctuary
    5:30-6 pm - Wednesdays - Evening Prayer at the Altar - Sanctuary
    6 pm - Wednesdays - Free homemade, hot dinner for students - Eaton Hall
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News from Trinity Episcopal School

Week at a glance Click Here

Monday Message (from 3/4/19) Click Here


TRINITY SCHOOL WILL SPONSOR A
“CAMPUS WORK DAY” ON SATURDAY, MARCH 23
FOR SCHOOL PARENTS AND OUR PARISHIONERS WHO WISH TO
VOLUNTEER TO DO MINOR PAINTING, REPAIRS, 
AND YARDWORK ON OUR PROPERTIES.
WATCH FOR DETAILS TO COME!
PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Ross Grief, Carol Malloy , Linda Fredrickson, Elke Pennington, Margaret Lee , Sarah Thompson, Klade Brownell, Doug Wilson, Bill Macdonald, Mike Ellis, Roger Lindsey
and Kim Lance.

OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Jack Erdmann, Ben Johnson, Fred Schlemmer, Kathleen Collins, Leo Mack, Joe and Leta Higgins, Robert Lefeber, Ruben Rincon, Frank Fotorny, Rodney Winzel, Leslie Sandiser, Ellen Parkey, Lisa Schweitzer, Cynthia Vought, Sissy Howell, Brad Thomas, Betty Schroeder, Peggy McMullen, Chase and Keaton Adams, Genie Tavener Rolfe, Kevin Godleski, Mary Cooper, Guy Griffith, Robert Hutchins, David Edwards, Karen Rudenberg, Belva Funke, Louise Campbell, Frances Townsend, Mindy Bollinger, Phillip Head, Billy Garrison, Daryl Wilson, Kyle Brown. Jimmy Yeatman and Bunny Zapalac.

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
Flowers will not be placed on the altar during Lent.
Please save flower requests for Easter Sunday.
SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
March 17, 2019
LEADERS IN SUNDAY'S LITURGY
 
8:00 a.m. – Rite I
 
Lector --- Claudia Stein
 
Worship Leader --- Claudia Stein
 
Eucharistic Minister --- Claudia Stein
 
Sermon --- The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Celebrant --- The Reverend Edward Thompson
 
Altar Guild --- Susan Duif and Wally Wood
 
Ushers --- Claudia Stein and John Speich
 
9:15 a.m.
New Adult Sunday School Series:
Gospel Passages in Lent
 
10:15 a.m. – Godly Play
 
10:30 a.m. – Rite II with Music and Choir
 
Organist --- Ron Wyatt
 
Current Choir
Natalie Cardona, Roy Flores, Gretchen Lindquist,
Gayle Monsour, Edgar Moore, Bill Noble,
Mary Townsend, Cheryl Tucker, Patty Wood
 
Lector --- Jo Ann Ware
 
Worship Leader --- John Speich
 
Eucharistic Ministers --- Catherine Polk and John Speich
 
Pré l ude --- If Thou Will Suffer God to Guide Thee, George Boehm
 
Hymns --- 401, 143, 675
 
1st Lesson --- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
 
Psalm --- 27
 
2nd Lesson --- Philippians 3:17-4:1
 
Gospel --- Luke 13:31-35
 
Sermon --- The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Celebrant --- The Reverend Edward Thompson
 
Offertory Anthem --- I Was Glad, David Hurd
 
Communion Anthem --- Bread of the World, Richard Shephard
 
Postlude --- If Thou Will Suffer God to Guide Thee, J. S. Bach
 
Usher Team III
Teresa Reeves, Team Leader
Alison Barker, Jim and Sally Byrom, John and Joal Donovan,
David Henderson, Bill Kennard, Rick Swanson and Jeanie Poirier
 
Altar Guild
Weekday --- Margie Frantz
Sunday --- Brenda Atchley and Joy Incaprera
 
Godly Play
Danielle Alvarado, Linda Alvarado and Kay Perkins
 
Youth Group
Peyton Heinze, Larissa Botik, Jennifer Haglund
 
E-Messenger --- Kathy VanDewalli
 
Newcomers/Visitors Ministry --- Carolyn Speich
 
William Temple Ministry --- Larissa Botik
SERVICE AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

These small groups meet regularly, and welcome new members:

Young family group: Jennifer Kelso jmkelso@swbell.net

Choir: Ron Wyatt rwyatt@trinitygalv.org

Youth Group: Danielle Alvarado dalvarado@trinitygalv.org

Daughters of the King: Kathleen Galbraith kggalbraith@gmail.com

Brotherhood of St. Andrew: John Speich speich@sbcglobal.net

Women's bible study : Danielle Alvarado dalvarado@trinitygalv.org

LGBTQ social group: Calvin Bu ckley CEB1905@icould.com

Midweek bible study open to all: Rev. Susan Kennard and Rev. Edward Thompson susankennard@sbcglobal.net , associate@trinitygalv.org

Volunteer support for William Temple Center: Larissa Botik botikandcompany@gmail.com

Salvation Army volunteer teams : Eileen Hall ewhgaltx@sbcglobal.net
2019 VESTRY
(Back Row) The Reverend Susan Kennard,Calvin Buckley, Eugenia Campbell, Walter Meyer, Eileen Hall, Dotsy Balentine, Senior Warden John Speich, and Mary Lou Shuffler. (Front row) Rowan Dougherty, Maurine Nichols, Laura Hughes and John VanDewalli. (Not pictured) Ann Anderson.
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PASTORAL CARE
For Pastoral Care please contact

The Rev. Ed Thompson
504.320.4857 
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 Jan. 31, 2019


Total Revenue                                                 $121,880
Transfers from Reserves                                 $   0      
Investment Earnings Used in Operations       $ 0
Less Total Expenses                                     ($62,186)

Net Total Operating Margin $ 59,694
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SERVICES AT THE MERIDIAN 

The clergy of Trinity Episcopal Church, along with organist Ron Wyatt, conduct a Eucharistic service at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at The Meridian on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Families and friends of residents are welcome to join the group regardless of denomination.
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Photo by Bill Schafer