Trinity Episcopal Church - eMessenger
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TICKETS $10 - AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
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REMINDER
All Angel Tree gifts should be wrapped with the angel tags securely attached and returned to the church office
by
Wednesday, December 11
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Her Majesty Queen Victoria will be worshiping at the 10:30 am service on December 8.
All are welcome to take pictures with the Queen following the service.
Photo courtesy Galveston Historical foundation
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29th ANNUAL ADVENT PILGRIMAGE
4:00 p.m. - December 8, 2019
Mary and Joseph walked from Nazareth to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born in a manger.
This year, as it did for Joseph and Mary, let Advent begin with a pilgrimage.
At its inception, the Galveston Advent Pilgrimage was led by a large tin star made in Mexico that contained a lighted candle. A community procession followed from church to church in the downtown area. That star belonged to The Reverend John Donovan, then Rector of Trinity, and now Rector Emeritus. The star that now leads us is a replica of the original but still leads the pilgrimage and is still owned by Trinity.
Bring your friends & neighbors to join this journey towards Christmas
While the pilgrimage is walked among 5 historic churches, people of all faiths (and any who may be searching for a faith or have none) are invited to participate. A Christmas reading, a prayer and 2 hymns will be sung at each church. At the conclusion, a reception will be hosted by the Catholic Church at The Knights of Columbus Hall, 1912 Winnie. A van, provided by Moody Methodist Church, will be available for those unable to walk the pilgrimage. The procession begins at:
1)
First Lutheran Church – 25
th
and Winnie
2)
First Baptist Church – 23
rd
and Sealy
3)
Trinity Episcopal Church – 22
nd
and Winnie
4)
1
st
Presbyterian Church – 19
th
and Church
5)
St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral – 21
st
and Church
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Trinity Church, founded in 1841 and still making history.
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Upcoming Calendar Events
Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursdays and/or 9:00 am Sundays
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12/08
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8:00 am – Rt. I Holy Eucharist – Sanctuary
12/08 – 9:30 am – Adult Sunday School Advent and Christmas Traditions – Eaton Hall
12/08 – 10:30 am – Rt. II Holy Eucharist – Sanctuary
12/08 – 1:00 pm – EFM Class – Kelso Library
12/08 – 4:00 pm – Advent Pilgrimage -Starts at 1st Lutheran
12/08
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5:30 pm – Rt. II Holy Eucharist – Sanctuary
12/09 – 5:30 pm – St. Nicholas Ornament Party and Dinner – Eaton Hall (downstairs)
12/09 – 5:30 pm – St. Nicholas Ornament Making & Dinner – Eaton Hall
12/10 – 10:00 am – Rt. II Holy Eucharist Service- The Meridian
12/10 – 2:00 pm – Funeral Service for Paul Grizzle, reception to follow in Eaton Hall.
12/11 – 10:00 am – Daughters of the King Christmas Party – Eaton Hall
12/12 – 4:00 pm – Performance of the Messiah - Houston
12/13 – 7:00 pm – Supper Club Christmas Dinner – Eaton Hall
Coffee and refreshments now available in downstairs Eaton Hall following morning services!
INTERCESSORY PRAYER STATION
“If you desire intercessory prayer following Sunday Communion, you will find the prayer team by the healing station in the back of the church.”
PLEASE SEE SUNDAY'S BULLETIN FOR CHRISTMAS AND MUSIC REQUEST FORMS
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ALL AGES ARE WELCOME
ORNAMENT AND ST. NICHOLAS PARTY
Co-hosted by
Trinity Church and TES PTO
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
5:30-7:00 PM
EATON HALL (downstairs)
Make Christmas ornaments with friends and family
Meet St. Nicholas
Chick-Fil-A Dinner Provided
For questions of information contact
LynseyGinsberg@hotmail.com or dalvarado@trinitygalv.org
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5:30 PM CHRISTMAS EVE
FAMILY SERVICE
CHILDREN’S LIVE NATIVITY
On Christmas Eve our children are invited to participate in a live Nativity scene on the Garth.
At 4:30 pm children need to meet in the chapel on the cloister
where costumes will be provided to slip over their clothes.
All children will be given a star to bring to the nativity scene during the service.
If your children, grandchildren, godchildren or friends would
Like participate in the memorable event, please contact
Danielle Alvarado at dalvardo@trinitygalv.org.
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ONLY A FEW JARS OF BROWNIE MIX LEFT!
GET YOURS FROM THE CART IN THE NARTHEX. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE EYC!
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OH WHAT FUN!
ALL ARE INVITED TO OUR
TRINITY CHRISTMAS SUPPER CLUB
December 13, 2019 | 7:00 p.m.
Downstairs Eaton Hall
BYOB, water and tea provided
HURRY!
Please RSVP to Judy Giovannini
Hosted by
Judy and John Giovannini and John and Carolyn Speich
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ALL ARE WELCOME!
Every Thursday, 6:30-7:00 p.m. in Upstairs Eaton Hall
(elevator available)
NO SERVICE ON THANKSGIVING
You are invited to come for yourself as well as bring the names of others
for whom you want prayer and for the incidents and events in our world
for which you are concerned.
Through your holy spirit, burning as a flame, gentle as a dove,
May we who receive these gifts live lives of justice, love and prayer,
In union with your whole church we worship you, O God,
In songs of everlasting praise. – New Zealand Prayer Book
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The Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday
9:30 – 11:00 am in Eaton Hall (downstairs)
A ministry "for the spread of Christ's Kingdom among men and youth in the Episcopal and Anglican Communion". Members follow a rule of prayer, study and service and strive to model responsible evangelistic behavior. First founded in 1883 by a small group of young Episcopalians at a downtown Chicago church, there are currently 25 chapters in the Diocese of Texas. Trinity’s Chapter meets on the 1
st
and 2nd Saturdays at 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Eaton Hall (downstairs). Contact John Speich at johnspeich@gmail.com for information or to join this group.
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Adult Sunday School
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:15 am in Eaton Hall
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JOIN US FOR DECEMBER 2019 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30 AM IN EATON HALL
DECEMBER 8
Advent and Christmas Traditions - bring a symbol of your Christmas traditions
DECEMBER 15
Packing Boxes for Seafarers
DECEMBER 22
Piano and Favorite Carols
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A CHRISTMAS TRADITION
YOU ARE INVITED
TO ATTEND A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE MESSIAH
AT CHRIST EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
8300 Katy Freeway, Houston
At 8:00 pm, December 12
Meet in front of Trinity at 4:00 pm and we will have a light dinner prior to the performance. No charge for tickets.
Trinity will provide a 12-passenger bus to transport all parishioners who wish to attend this performance. Should additional transportation be needed a van is available.
The CEPC choir and orchestra along with special guest soloists will once again delight you with this special masterwork.
This year’s performances will again be highlighted by our 17th century Flemish harpsichord. This instrument is an authentic Flemish style single manual instrument after Ruckers as designed by Marc Ducornet with all parts and materials from Atelier Marc Ducornet in Paris, custom built by Gerald Self.
This has become a Christmas tradition for many of you, and hopefully, many more in the future. “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty, God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace” (
Isaiah 9:6
).
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ADULT FORMATION - JANUARY 2020
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During three Sunday mornings (January 5, 12, and 19) our regular adult Sunday school time will be a discussion of the Holy Trinity. We will explore Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as we have known them AND as they are portrayed in The Shack. Each Sunday morning, a brief clip from the film will help launch our conversation, especially for visitors or those who couldn’t come to see the movie on the 5
th
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Many people have experienced profound healing in the experience of this amazing and very unusual story of death, resurrection, and God.
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MID-WEEK ADULT BIBLE STUDY
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NOW STUDYING - ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
Day:
Thursdays
Time:
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Place:
Upstairs Eaton Hall (elevator available)
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Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy
It’s time for TEC Women’s Bible Study!
Day:
Mondays
Time:
5:30-7:00pm
Where:
Kelso Library
Childcare:
Provided, let me know so I can set up
Snacks:
Bring to share if you can
What to bring:
Purchase the study guide, and bring a Bible, or grab one off the shelf!
Commitment:
12 week video led Bible Study. Some homework included. “Do what blesses you, not what burdens you.” Beth Moore
RSVP:
Respond with questions, or if you are interested. Invite friends!
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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
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL YOUTH
LEADERS
Peyton Heinze
Reverend Susan Kennard
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.
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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS THIS WEEK
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December 8 - Collyn Davis
December 10 - Larry Charpentier
December 11 - William Morris, II
December 11 - Frank Shepherd
December 13 - Harper Trout
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God gave us music that we might pray without words
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We invite you to join the Trinity choir with rehearsals on Thursday evenings, at 6:30 p.m., in the Choir Room.
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WILLIE T’S IS IN NEED
OF A WEDNESDAY GROCERY SHOPPER.
Please Contact 409.765.6317 if you can help!
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Contact the Church Office
Ushers –
4th Sunday of the month.
Altar Guild
– One weekday or one Sunday service a month
Salvation Army-
2 Cooks and a Shopper -1 Thurs. per month
St. Vincent’s House
– Wed., 11 am-1 pm, Supervise showers/laundry
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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 November 24, 2019
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from November 17, 2019
Click Here
for Gospel and Sermon from November 10, 2019
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Can't make the Sunday morning celebration?
We have a 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist every Sunday!
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The Reverend
Susan Kennard
Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
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The Reverend
Edward Thompson
Associate Rector
Trinity Episcopal Church
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The Reverend
Douglas Tucker
Assisting Priest
Trinity Episcopal Church
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The Reverend
David Dearman
Assisting Priest
Trinity Episcopal Church
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WILLIAM TEMPLE CENTER (WILLIE T'S)
An Episcopal Ministry to College and UTMB Students
Larissa Botik, Executive Director
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
If you would like to be a part of this great ministry we are always looking for friends to be on our substitute cook team list. For more details please contact: Larissa Botik 409-599-1457.
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COLIN FUCHIGAMI
Colin Fuchigami is in his second year in the UTMB physical therapy doctoral program. He was born in Virginia, but his family moved to The Woodlands when he was a child. A graduate of Texas A&M University at College Station with a degree in kinesiology, he said he chose UTMB because it offers excellent educational opportunities close to home, and also because his mother went to nursing school here and his father was a radiology resident at UTMB.
He chose physical therapy because a therapist helped him recover from a high school football injury, showing him firsthand the impact physical therapy can have on patient recovery.
“I enjoy interacting with patients, hearing their stories and helping them meet their full potential, making them feel better physically and emotionally,” he said.
His football experiences gave him an appreciation for team sports, too, which he continues as a member of a tournament paintball team. “I like the teamwork, the friendships and the team spirit of the paintball team,” he said, which he began playing at Texas A&M.
He likes Willie T’s because of the food, but also because it offers a nice place to meet other students. Religion is a big part of his life, and he enjoys volunteering at St. Vincent’s House. He said he appreciates the role Trinity Church plays in caring for him and his fellow students away from home, that the church and Willie T’s are open to everyone and make them feel welcome in Galveston.
For the future, Colin said he wants to stay close to home, possibly pursuing sports or neurologic physical therapy.
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News from Trinity Episcopal School
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PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Keith Mahaffey, John Williams, Fellman Seinsheimer, Vashti Thompson, Betty Bilheimer, Elke Pennington, Ollive Shepherd, Vinton Hudson, and Theodore Collins.
OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Jack Erdmann, Fred Schlemmer, Samitha Hess, Sally West, Stacy Haynes, Roger Lindsey, Margaret Lee, Leo Mack, Joe and Leta Higgins, Robert and Donald Lefeber, Ruben Rincon, Rodney Winzel, Ellen Parkey, Sissy Howell, Brad Thomas, Betty Schroeder, Peggy McMullen, Mary Cooper, David Edwards, Karen Rudenberg, Belva Funke, Louise Campbell, Frances Townsend, Mindy Bollinger, Phillip Head, Billy Garrison, and Kyle Brown.
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 Kayle McKnutley.
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ALTAR FLOWERS
The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory of God
in loving memory of
THE REVEREND JOHN DONOVAN, ARTIE WARE,
PAUL GRIZZLE, JOHN S. SAMUELS, III;
and by Olivia Selman in loving memory of her mother,
ERNESTINE WISRODT BLYTHE
and in celebration of the birthday of the birthday of her grandson,
COLLYN DAVIS
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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
December 8, 2019
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LEADERS IN SUNDAY LITURGY
8:00 a.m. – Rite I
Lector ---
Rowan Dougherty
Worship Leader
--- Rowan Dougherty
Eucharistic Minister
--- Nita Caskey
Sermon ---
The Reverend Edward Thompson
Celebrant
--- The Reverend Susan Kennard
Altar Guild
--- Rowan Dougherty and Wally Wood
Ushers
--- Claudia Stein and John Speich
9:30 a.m.
Adult Sunday School in Eaton Hall
Bring a symbol of your Christmas tradition
10:15 a.m. – Godly Play
10:30 a.m. Rt. II with Holy Eucharist
Organist/Choirmaster
Ron Wyatt
Current Choir
Roy Flores, Gretchen Lindquist,
Gayle Monsour, Edgar Moore, Bill Noble,
Mary Townsend, Cheryl Tucker, Patty Wood
Lector
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Jo Ann Ware
Worship Leader
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Alison Barker
Eucharistic Minister
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Mike Malloy
Pré
l
ude
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Nun komm, der Heiland Heiland
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J. S. Bach
Hymns
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76, 615, 65
First Lesson
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Isaiah 11:1-10
Psalm
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72:1-7, 18-19
2nd Lesson
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Romans 15:4-13
Gospel
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Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon
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The Reverend Edward Thompson
Celebrant
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The Reverend Susan Kennard
Offertory Anthem
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Come, Jesus, Lo, He Comes with Clouds Descending
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D. Williams
Communion Anthem
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There is a Voice in the Wilderness Crying,
Craig Phillips
Postlude
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Nun komm, der Heiland, Heiland
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Johan Pachelbel
Usher Team II
Kathy VanDewalli, Team Leader
Keith and Shannon Davis, Paul and Olivia Selman,
Bill Leopold, Mary Lou Shuffler and John VanDewalli
Altar Guild
Weekday
--- Trish Clason
Sunday
--- Jacque Ellis, Bill Kennard and Melanie Noble
Godly Play
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Danielle Alvarado, Linda Alvarado and Kay Perkins
Youth Group
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Peyton Heinze, Jennifer Haglund
E-Messenger / Website
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Kathy VanDewalli
Newcomers/Visitors Ministry
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Carolyn Speich
William Temple Ministry
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Larissa Botik
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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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SERVICE AND OUTREACH COMMITTEES
Acolytes
– Open to youth ages nine through high school. Training sessions are available by contacting Mark Kelso at
kelso5027@gmail.com
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Altar Guild –
Open to men and women who are scheduled in rotating teams (weekdays or Sundays) to refill candles, torches, and prepare the altar for services, funerals and weddings. Contact Susan Duif at suduif@sbcglobal.net.
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
– A newly formed men’s ministry that supports the clergy and mentors boys in the Episcopal Communion, in the community. Recently held a smoked-meat event. Usually meets on the 1
st
and 3
rd
Saturday of the month. Contact John Speich at
johnspeich@gmail.com
Daughters of the King –
Open to the women of the church, it implements vows to work, pray and give. They maintain a prayer list of parishioners who are sick or in need of prayer. They make prayer blankets and Chemo Kits and deliver Sunday altar flowers to the sick and homebound. Meetings are held on the 1
st
and 3
rd
Wednesdays of the month. Contact Sally Byrom at sally.byrom@gmail.com
Godly Play Sunday School
,
Vacation Bible School, Christmas Pageant
for Children - dalvarado@trinitygalv.org
Choir -
Contact Ron Wyatt at
rwyatt@trinitygalv.org
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) –
Contact Gloria Schlemmer at
barleyfcs@sbcglobal.net.
Cooking Teams for William Temple Students –
Contact Larissa Botik at
wtecgalveston@gmail.com
Ushers and Greeter Teams –
Linda Macdonald at linlorm@aol.com
LGBTQ Social Events -
Contact
Calvin Buckley ceb1905@icoud.com
Lay Liturgical Readers –
Contact
Bob Hern at
bobhern@sbcglobal.net
Bus trips to events –
Suggestions: info@trintygalv.org
Supper Club -
monthly dinners in parishioners’ home
s,
Contact church office if interested
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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.
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PASTORAL CARE
For Pastoral Care please contact
The Rev. Ed Thompson
504.320.4857
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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.
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TREASURER’S REPORT
Year to Date Totals as of October 31, 2019
Total Revenue $535,619
Transfers from Reserves $ 45,058
Investment Earnings Used in Operations $ 67,133
Less Total Expenses ($654,952)
Net Total Operating Margin______________( $ 7,142)
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we would love to share it.
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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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