Holy Trinity
Parish eNews
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A Message from Fr Brad
What both an exciting and trying month we have had here in Nevada County! I have lost count on the number of times the power went off and I can't seem to remember how long it was out each time. Some of us were spared long outages while others dealt with extended loss of power. Regardless, I hope that you have navigated the last little bit with all the patience you could muster. My favorite part of the outages (if there can be such a thing) is that we had several meetings together without power and it proved to be rewarding to all in attendance. I was proud of all who attended Sunday services in the cold and low light; planning to be warm but still desiring to worship and fellowship together.
So what have we been missing out on during this time of unscheduled chaos?
Our pledge season has been happening.
To date, we have some 33 pledge cards returned for a total of approximately $104,000. To give you an idea of where we are, that is about 40% of the pledge cards we should expect and about the same for the amount pledged. My encouragement to those that have not yet returned their cards: please return them as soon as possible so that we may make plans for the coming year. Also, I know there are those who do not formally pledge but give faithfully to Holy Trinity. If I could encourage you all to make a commitment in writing via a pledge card, that would be fabulous. It really is the intention of the Vestry to make a budget that is realistic and reflects good stewardship of what we have.
Thank you for walking this journey together!
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THE FORUM
Sunday Morning Study - 9:30 AM
O Come All Ye Faithful
with Heather Certik
Advent offers us an opportunity to make space in the “mangers of our lives" for the God who is always coming to us, seeking our attention and devotion and offering us new life.
Before you face the onslaught of our culture’s Christmas, please join us in the Sunday Forum. We will utilize the insights of Carl Jung and St. Ignatius as we explore and share our own experiences of this sacred journey.
This 6-week series from 12/1/19 to 1/5/20, Advent to Epiphany, will be facilitated by Heather Certik (
heatherrose488@gmail.com
or 530-432-6957).
As you know, our Forum time together is limited, so please come and settle in as quickly as you can. We will begin at 9:45.
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Wednesday Evenings at 7:00
Looking into the Letters of John
We will meet at 7 PM at the home of Matt and Summer Reynolds.
If you have questions about directions,
please call Summer at 281.382.4207
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Morning Prayer Services
Please join us on Wednesday mornings
in the Sanctuary
for mid-week worship and prayer
7:30 AM
A quiet time for reflection, connection, intention,
to begin your day, in Him.
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Vestry & Convention Delegate Nominations
It's that time of year again for nominations for our three Vestry spots
and
our five spots for Convention Delegates
for next year's November Diocesan Convention.
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If you have someone that you would like to nominate
for our Vestry (our governing body)
or Convention Delegates (our diocesan representatives),
Please contact one of our Vestry members
from the list at the bottom of this email.
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2019 UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/16 - Fr. Brad & Pepsi's Wedding-2 pm
11/24 - Kirkin' O' the Tartan-4 pm
11/28 - Thanksgiving breakfast for the hungry
12/04 - Advent Dinner
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What's been happening lately at Holy Trinity?
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Our
Rise Against Hunger event was a success! We had 46 people participate (17 from Scout Troop 24, which we charter). Total donations for the day were about $3000 and we packed over 10,000 meals which will provide nutritionally complete meals for 44 school children in a school lunch program. As soon as the day was done, those gathered asked how we could do something again and do it even bigger!
Stay tuned for details of our next event.
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Holy Trinity's 8th Annual
Rich DeGiorgis Memorial
Chili Challenge
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What a beautiful day we had together outside on the lawn at Holy Trinity. With over 10 cooks competing for the coveted Chili Challenge Trophy, it was a tough choice to choose a winner. By virtue of money placed in each container, the co-winners were
Karen Hoida and Brad Kalstein.
Thanks to Kay walker and her clan for setting up this wonderful event.
Maybe you might join
the cooking line next year?
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The Blessing
of the Animals
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This years
Blessing of the Animals
saw 46 dogs and one cat receive a blessing in honor of their importance in the lives of those who care for them.
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Thank you to
Sherry Dunn and her helpful band of volunteers who made this day possible!
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Homeless Dinners
Next Dinner Dates
We'd love to have you join us as a server, or to donate a hot dish for our meal. Please contact me and I'll happily put you on our email list.
- November 5th and 19th, Bishop Kip Room
- November 10th, Utah's Place.
If you have any questions, or would like to be placed on an email list, my contact information is below. New volunteers are always most welcome.
Carol Fegté
432-0659
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Rejoice Yoga
rejoiceyoga@yahoo.com
Christian Yoga at Holy Trinity
Be centered, nurturing body, mind and spirit while increasing your balance, flexibility and strength with gentle yoga and Christian meditations.
Mondays - 5:30 PM
right here at Holy Trinity Church, in the sanctuary
Sacred Sunday
Restorative Yoga with Meditation
July 21st at 4:00 PM
Harmony Fitness Studio
Questions?
Contact Paula at (530)274-9839 or rejoiceyoga@yahoo.com
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Holy Trinity Outreach Ministries
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TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER:
Our upcoming dinners for the homeless will be Tuesday
November 5th
and
19th,
at 5:00PM at
Holy Trinity
. Sign up by contacting Carol Fegté (
432-0659 or
cfegte@yahoo.com)
to bring food and/or serve. You can bring food to the church between 4-4:30pm on Tuesdays.
HOSPITALITY HOUSE:
Our next dinner
is
Sunday,November 10th
at Utah’s Place. Sign up by contacting Carol Fegté (
432-0659 or
cfegte@yahoo.com)
to serve or bring breakfast foods and dessert. (Nothing homemade is allowed. Must be store bought and sealed.) You may also contribute by writing a check to ‘Holy Trinity Church’ and in the lower left-hand corner write,
"Outreach Ministries."
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PASTORAL CARE:
The well-being of our members and friends is very important to us. If you are homebound or in the hospital or nursing home and unable to attend church, please call the office so that we can visit you, add you to our prayer list and arrange a Lay Eucharistic Visitor to bring you Communion.
RIDES TO CHURCH: If you are physically able to attend Sunday Services but are in need of transportation, or if you are able to bring a fellow parishioner to church on Sunday morning, please contact the church office Monday or Friday between 11:00 A-4:00 PM - (530)265-8836
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Requests for Prayers:
Members:
Scott Dunn, Alberta Seymour, Pam Bergthold, John Azevedo, Tom Ewart, Nan Curry, Karolyn McElwain, Scott Gillette,
Rainey & Ron Spiller, Hank Acker, Doris Schaffarzick
Friends & Family:
Leda Chavarria,
Autumn Bigueria, Ron Tapp, Susan Silburn, Deena Munro, Afton Wasley, Linda Menge, Peter Phelps, Dave Schafferzick, Louis Ceci
,
Lucie Thomas, McKenzie Hild, Jason Adams,
Wanda Perez, Melinda Day
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
November Birthdays:
11/3 Al Jacobson
11/4 Denise Halvorson
11/6 Maddie Reynolds
11/7 Alberta Seymour
11/9 Joy Perry-Thistle
11/10 Tina Spriggs, Cynthia
Nelson, Kate Lance
11/17 Sarah Woerner
11/19 Anne Moss
11/22 William Helmuth
11/27 Ben Mills
November Anniversaries:
11/13 Dick & Terry Fay
11/18 Jeff & Jean Reynolds
11/23 Judy Lafferty
11/29 Joy & Floyd
Perry-Thistle
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Prayers for the departed
:
Mervin Baker, Roy Brooks, Maxine Davidson, April Reese, Si Reedy, Georgina Wasley, Rachael Pool, Robert Brehm, Sue Mullins, and those whom we love but see no longer.
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OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 AM -4:00 PM.
THE eNEWSLETTER
is generally published monthly, the first Friday of the month.
All are invited to send announcements, articles, & suggestions to the church
office:
trinitynevadacity@gmail.com
.
Articles need to be approved and received no later than the 15th of each month for the upcoming publication.
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Many thanks to all of the wonderful service volunteers who work together every week to make beautiful things happen at
Holy Trinity Nevada City!
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SUNDAY SERVICE READINGS
Attention Lectors! Have trouble pronouncing Bible words? Here's an online guide for pronouncing Biblical words:
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
202 High St, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone:(530) 265-8836
Fax: (530) 265-8837
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