Weekly News and Thank-Yews from the Pews
Thursday, January 6, 2022
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Worship & Fellowship Info |
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You Tube Live-Stream broadcast
AND in-person attendance
this Sunday,
The First Sunday after the Epiphany
January 9th at 9:00am.
If the readings don't appear on your screen, look in your downloads folder.
In order to attend this service online:
Select Join Our Online Worship
Relax and enjoy!
After the Sunday service, please join together through Zoom! for a virtual coffee hour NOW at 10:30 - click here to gain access!
The Lord shall give strength to his people; the Lord shall give his people the blessing of peace. Psalm 29
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Christmas Eve - "Midnight Service" |
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Communion in the Courtyard Continues at 11am!
Communion will continue in the courtyard for those who choose not to participate in-person at church services.
Please wear a mask.
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Foreign royalty follow star and make cross-country trek to kneel before baby
A group of three kings from the East have traveled to Bethlehem in search of a very special baby. These so-called "Wise Men" first noticed a new light in the sky very recently and claim to have been lead through field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. Independent sources confirm that a new star did appear in the sky on the same night that a young woman (named "Mary") arrived in Bethlehem. Within hours of reaching the city, she promptly gave birth to a baby boy, in a local manger. Being of the lineage of David, Mary and her husband Joseph were in town to take part in the census.
The three kings (whom anonymous sources name as Casper, Melchior and Balthazar) have affirmed that the baby, who has been named Jesus, is, in fact, the King of the Jews, Emmanuel, the Christ that has come to save the world. And, they have brought valuable gifts for the infant, each with deep spiritual meaning. These presents including: Gold (a symbol of Kingship on earth), Frankincense (an incense that denotes deity), and (most shockingly) Myrrh (an oil used in embalming and signifying death).
When asked about their return home, the cagey magi stated something about a dream and that they plan to take a more scenic route back to their palaces. They hope to be back home, exploring the night skies, within a few weeks.
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The Performing Arts Program Presents |
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On Sunday Jan 23rd, come to the sanctuary or join us online for a concert of organ and vocal music. John Partridge will be joined by sopranos Morgan Harrington, Emily Evans and Amber Marsh. "The Sinless and the Sinner" will be exploring two of the most important women in the New Testament: Mary the mother of Jesus and Mary Magdalene. Tickets are $20.
If you're interested in the history of the pipe organ, come at 2pm for an informal talk by John on this fascinating subject (Editor: You can be assured that John will make it captivating and well worth your time!).
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SATURDAY DRAWING & ART CLASS
RESUMES!
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2:00pm in Dallas Library at Trinity!
We Will Meet on January 8th!
Beginners to Experts
ALL are welcome!
Draw ~ Paint ~ Sculpt
You will experience success in a supportive, friendly atmosphere!
Plus, we have free coffee!
Teacher: Christina, or you may work independently!
No Charge ~ some supplies are provided or bring your own!
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Fr. Jim encourages us to do more prayer! |
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Electronic BCP can be found here.
Forward Movement site can be found here.
Episcopal Relief & Development digital prayer tool can be found here.
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“Holy Spirit,
dwell in us that we may become prayer.
Whether we sleep or drink, labour or rest,
may the fragrance of prayer rise, without effort, in our hearts.”
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Dear Friends,
We are asking kindly, that everyone mask up when in shared spaces. Let's keep each other safe!
Thank you! Thank you!
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******************************* UPDATE! ******************************
According to Sonoma County’s latest masking order (12/30/2021) EVERYONE , regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask in ALL indoor public settings.
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Statement from
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu
December 26, 2021 | Office of Public Affairs
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With the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a true friend, colleague, and mentor—and a genuinely humble, great soul—has gone before us. He has passed through the gate of death into the arms of the God who gave him life.
While on this earth, he sought to follow Jesus of Nazareth in God’s way of love and life. In so doing, he showed us how to live God’s dream as children of the one God and creator of all. So, even in our sorrow that he is no longer walking among us, we can thank God that he did.
Perhaps we best give thanks by honoring his legacy—not merely with lip service to racial justice and reconciliation, but with lives dedicated to this work. We do this by learning to live together as the children and family of God, no longer hurting each other or God’s creation, but together living the dream God intended. For in God’s dream, as the Hebrew prophet Isaiah said, “they will not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain; for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”
To borrow from a friend who texted me on Archbishop Tutu’s passing, may the knowledge of his life and heart keep us all strong, good, kind, and loving.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry
Presiding Bishop and Primate
The Episcopal Church
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Your prayers are requested -
When you, members of your family or loved one find yourself in need of extra support and prayers from our faith community, please let us know. Please email Linda Dowd at lindahdowd@sbcglobal.net If you have a particular prayer request.
Prayer requests will be added to The Prayers of the People during our Sunday worship each week.
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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
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ONGOING
This Sunday, January 9, 2022
9:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
Masks = Hospitality, and to do your part to live out the Bible’s commandment to “Love your neighbor as yourself."
This service is also live-streamed
10:30am Virtual Coffee Hour
Click on Zoom! to join the fun!
11:00am Holy Communion Live
in Abbot Courtyard
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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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