Apalachicola, Florida.......................................................October 4, 2019
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Saint Francis Day
“Come unto me, all you that travail and are heavy laden and I will refresh you. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
These
comfortable words
are my favorite from words from all of Scripture and they are part of the Gospel lesson for the day celebrating Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, more commonly known as Saint Francis of Assisi. Although known as the patron saint of the ecology (John Paul II in 1979) his primary contribution in my mind was his mission to embrace the poor, live in poverty and care for the sick, especially the lepers. After his conversion, he strived to live as Christ’s body in the world.
Francis renounced his family’s riches, and although never ordained a priest, he started a community of friars who lived the Gospel quite strictly. People thought he and his followers were crazy. He openly admitted that he was a fool, but not just any kind of fool. He was fool enough to believe that Jesus actually meant his disciples to live as he had instructed.
“Sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will
have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.”
“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
bless those who curse you.”
“Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes
away your goods, do not ask for them again.”
“If your brother or sister sins against you, forgive, not
seven times, but seventy times seven times.”
Oh, if we Episcopalians were more like Francis and his band of brothers and believed Christ really meant for us to live our lives following his words and commandments. Oh, to be crazy for Christ at all times and in all places!
On Saturday we will do something a little crazy.
At 10 am we will bring together cats and dogs -- to bless them. It is my hope that on St. Francis Day we will have our animals blessed and then go out and bless the sick, the poor, and the oppressed. Let’s be a little crazy for the Gospel, more than we are for our own riches and comforts. May you and your four-legged friends be blessed.
Eric+
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Trinity’s Church Office will be closed on Monday, October 14
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in observation of Columbus Day.
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Trinity Market at the Seafood Festival
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Attention Bakers and Crafters:
Seafood Festival weekend is fast approaching and so is Trinity’s 3
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Annual Market and Bake Sale. This is one of ECW’s two fundraisers during the year, and we need everyone’s help to assure its success. Here’s what we need:
Baked Goods:
Whole Cakes
Small or Half Cakes
Whole Pies
Quick Breads
Rolls/Yeast Breads
Cookies/Bars
In the past 2 years, all baked goods sold out by around noon.
Marketplace:
Jellies, preserves, nuts, pickles, Chex Mix (DooDads)
Plants
Knitted items
Wreaths
Aprons
All handmade items are welcome. The holidays are right around the corner, so think gifts and decorations.
The sale will be 9 am-1 pm on Saturday, November 2. We will also need workers on that day. Please let us know if you plan to participate by signing up in Benedict Hall the next few Sundays. Or, you can call the church office at 850-653-9550. Let’s make this year the best yet!
-- Rennie Edwards
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IMPORTANT DATES IN OCTOBER
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Blessing of the Animals
-- Saturday, October 5 @ 10 am at Trinity, in celebration of St. Francis Day.
Celebration of New Ministry
-- Wednesday, October 16 @ 6 pm at Trinity. A celebration of our mutual ministry with The Rev. Eric Zile; The Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, will be the Celebrant. A reception will follow in Benedict Hall.
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Monday School Looks at "the other"
In Monday school, about 18 members of Trinity are discussing the book,
Grace Will Lead us Home
, the story of the murder of nine members of Mother Emanuel Church in Charleston, South Carolina and its effect on the survivors and the town itself.
As we discussed what it means to be “the other,” Eric+ arrived in clothing purchased for him by a friend when she visited Palestine. Needless to say, it sparked some lively discussion. The group also considered a quote from Elie Wiesel:
"We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see every person as a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own anguish, and with some measure of triumph."
Monday school meets 10:30 am -12 noon each Monday. All are welcome to join in the conversation, as we follow the lives of surviving family members and their journey toward forgiveness and healing.
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Coffee Hour Guidelines for 2020
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The following guidelines for Trinity Coffee Hour will go
into effect in January of 2020:
1. There will be six groups responsible for coffee hour:
EfM/Monday School –
January & July
Tour of Homes –
February & August
Outreach/Outback Bible Study –
March & September
Vestry/Choir –
April & October
Flower Guild/Altar Guild –
May & November
Penny’s Worth –
June & December
2. Each group will be responsible for two months during the year, each six months apart. There should be enough people in each group so that no one will have to participate every week during the month.
3. If you are a member of multiple ministries, feel free to choose one group in which to participate.
4. It will be helpful if each group has one or two people that will volunteer to co-ordinate their assigned months.
5. Please limit your food offerings to pick-up items that do not require utensils.
No casseroles or desserts that need forks or spoons.
6. Bring your item ready to serve and take home anything that is left over.
This will reduce the amount of food that is left in the refrigerator and cut down on time required for cleanup.
7. ECW will supply plates, napkins, coffee, cream, and sweeteners.
We at Trinity pride ourselves on our hospitality. Coffee hour is a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet old friends, visitors and newcomers. Offering refreshments is part of the fellowship, but it does not need to be excessive. Homemade goodies are wonderful, but store-bought items are perfectly acceptable.
There will be plenty of special opportunities during the year to show off our exceptional culinary skills; Let’s keep coffee hour simple!
-- Rennie Edwards, Denise Butler, Carrie Kienzle, Marlene Seaborn
(Please contact any of us if you have questions)
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Hands-on Health & Safety Training at Trinity
Trinity Parishioners recently participated in a hands-on training, learning how to use our AED (Automated External Defibrillator), as well as how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
Louie Lewis
of Weems EMS conducted the training session and participants included
Bonnie Stewart
(practicing CPR),
Ralph & Susie Wagoner, Randy Mims, Patti McCartney, Rennie Edwards, and Eric Zile
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Connie Finneran
and her husband Rick
rented a canal boat on the Lllangollen Canal in Chirk, Wales. The trip highlight was taking the boat over then Pontcysylite Aqueduct built in 1805, taking boats 127 feet in the air over the River Dee.
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Patti McCartney
, in Quebec City, visiting with French friends.
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Trinity Angels --
Sabrina Fornes, Ed Springer, Tara Carter, & Kristin Anderson
at the recent "From Within: County Jail Expressions" which showcased art by female inmates incarcerated in the Franklin County jail, at the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture, and Art. All donations from this benefit show will support the planned Bay City Wellness Center, a rehabilitation facility to be operated by the Franklin County Sheriff's Department.
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October 6
Acolyte: Debbie Flowers
Lectors: Randy Mims & Kristin Anderson
Prayers:
Greeters: Ralph Wagoner & Tom Edwards
Chalice: Patti McCartnney & Gloria Austin
Healing: Kristin Anderson
Flowers: Aglaia Dolan
Altar Guild: T. McLain & Gloria Austin
Hospitality: Outreach
October 13
Acolyte: Paul McAbee
Lectors: Tom Edwards & Dee Crusoe
Prayers: Susan Galloway
Greeters: Steve Watkins & Karen Brown
Chalice: Susie Wagoner & Dee Crusoe
Healing: Kristin Anderson
Flowers: Dee Crusoe
Altar Guild: T. McLain & Gloria Austin
Hospitality: Choir
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Sunday Services are 8 am & 10:30 am, Eastern time
Church address: 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Office address: 76 5th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Mailing address: PO Box 667, Apalachicola, Florida 32329
Phone number: (850) 653-9550
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