Weekly News and Thank-Yews from the Pews
Thursday, September 10, 2020
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This Sunday Worship & Fellowship Info |
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You Tube Live-Stream broadcast this Sunday
The 15th Sunday after Pentecost,
September 13th at 9:00am.
In order to attend this Sunday’s service:
Select Join Our Online Worship (YouTube Live 9AM)
Select "LIVE NOW"
Relax and enjoy!
After the service, please join together through Zoom! for a virtual coffee hour - click here to gain access!
Wear a Mask~ Wash Your Hands ~ Be Kind ~ Listen More...Speak Less
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Happy Birthday Fr. Jim Thomas! |
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Watch over your child, Jim, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him wherever he may be. Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his big ol' Oklahoma heart, may your peace which passes understanding abide all the days of his life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!
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The littlest ones from Sonoma Preschool Academy wish Fr. Jim Happy Birthday in his office on Friday. |
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Much love to you on your birthday, Jim.
We love you!
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Thanksgiving for the Social Order
O God, who created all peoples in your image, we thank you for the wonderful diversity of races and cultures in this world. Enrich our lives by ever-widening circles of fellowship, and show us your presence in those who differ most from us, until our knowledge of your love is made perfect in our love for all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 840
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September 9th is Norah Collins Day! |
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In the City of Sonoma, September 9th has been declared "Norah Collins Day," by Mayor Logan Harvey, for Norah's contributions to the community via the Prayer Shawl Ministry at Trinity Church. Norah was celebrated on Wednesday evening during the City Council meeting held via Zoom. During the meeting, the Council explained the award was part of the "Celebrate Sonoma" program designed to recognize people in the community who contribute in ways that make Sonoma a great place to live. Fr. Jim invited Norah to come down to the church and watch live as her award was announced. There was a wonderful presentation, with letters and pictures of shawl/blanket recipients expressing their appreciation of getting a shawl. Norah also received a beautifully framed certificate declaring September 9th Norah Collins Day! |
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Clockwise:
Norah and Fr. Jim watching the award being presented at the City Council meeting via Zoom in Fr. Jim's Office.
Laurell Merdith, in the next room, watching the meeting in the Church Office.
Celebrating after the meeting in Dallas Library with a bit of champagne with folks who made the award possible, while Norah receives generous gifts to the Prayer Shawl Ministry.
It was a lovely meeting and a happy gathering!
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Congratulations NORAH!
And a BIG thank you to the Prayer Shawl Ministry knitters and crocheters for all the wonderful and loving work you do, and the heartfelt gifts you share so generously!
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God loves a cheerful giver!
A VERY GRATEFUL thank you to all our parishioners and friends who continue to mail in donations and stewardship pledges. Read more...
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Mindfulness Group is Always Welcoming New Members!
If you are interested, the group meets Thursdays, 10:30-12:30, in the Redwood Grove, near the Labyrinth, or in Abbot Courtyard. Meditation, conversation, and fellowship are facilitated by Joan Biersch. Coffee (natch!) and cookies are served.
Masks are required, and seating is socially distanced for safety. No commitment required, try it out! Call Joan Biersch, or contact the office (938-4846) for more information.
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More Information on Mindfulness...
The great meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches five mindfulness exercises to help you live with happiness and joy.
Our true home is not in the past. Our true home is not in the future. Our true home is in the here and the now. Life is available only in the here and the now, and it is our true home.
Mindfulness is the energy that helps us recognize the conditions of happiness that are already present in our lives. You don’t have to wait ten years to experience this happiness. It is present in ... Read More
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An easy way to keep abreast of the news around the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California is to subscribe to its newsletter, the Diocesan e-News, which is delivered to your inbox on most Tuesday afternoons. Click HERE to be directed to their signup page. They take your privacy seriously and do not share their lists with anyone; to unsubscribe, simply click on the unsubscribe link that is at the end of each newsletter and you will be taken off the list immediately.
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Your prayers are requested -
During our Online Services, you, members of your family or loved one may find yourself in need of extra support and prayers from our faith community. If you have a particular prayer request, please email Linda Dowd at lindahdowd@sbcglobal.net.
Prayer requests will be added to The Prayers of the People during our Sunday worship each week.
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Ahh, to be so relaxed!
Enjoy!
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Sermons at Trinity:
Can be accessed on the Trinity website:
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Archived video sermons here.
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Archived audio sermons here
Sunday Snaps:
- Will return when WE return!
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ONGOING
Sunday
9:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Will be live-streamed Sunday, September 13, 2020
followed by Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom!
Monday
Men's Lunch - Suspended
Noon at the Red Grape
529 1st Street W. Sonoma
Wednesday
10am Eucharist & Healing Prayer - Suspended
Noon-Bible Study in the Library -
- Suspended
Thursday
Mindful Living:
Women's Fellowship
Thursdays at
10:30am in the Library
- Suspended
Friday
Saturday
Centering Prayer - Suspended
8am in St. Luke's Chapel
Find out more about
Suspensions are temporary.
We fully expect all events to resume when restrictions on social gatherings are lifted.
Thanks for your patience.
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Have You Subscribed to Trinity's
You Tube Channel?
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We are asking all parishioners to subscribe to Trinity's YouTube Channel. Our goal is to achieve 100 Subscribers which will provide us increased visibility and enhanced options on YouTube. Click here to find the "Subscribe" button. Thank you for subscribing!
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Here endeth the newsletter... See you next week! |
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