Trinity Tidings
This Coming Sunday: March 20, 2022
Third Sunday of Lent
Click here for the Sunday Scripture Readings
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PLANNING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
As we transition out of the pandemic, Trinity has entered into a time of discernment during which we are gathering information to guide our decisions for the future. As part of that process, we are using an on-line survey from Holy Cow to assess the current state of our parish, what our concerns are, and where our energies lie. This assessment will be invaluable in guiding our decision-making during what we consider a major time of transition in the life of our church. We ask that you please take the time to complete this survey; the more participants we have, the more complete our information will be. We ask that you take the on-line assessment as soon as possible, but before March 25th.
All answers are strictly anonymous. We have no way of matching any assessment to a particular person, so please feel free to candidly share your perceptions, opinions and experiences.
The assessment will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Please set aside enough time to complete the survey at one sitting.
If you have questions, please contact Rev. Dave or Claire.
With gratitude and blessings,
Dave, Claire, and the Trinity Vestry
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Lenten Soup Suppers
Our relaxed, enjoyable evenings continue on these Wednesdays: March 16, March 23, and April 6. Soup is served at 5:30PM. Because we have had so little opportunity for fellowship the past 2 years, we are going to place the focus this year on the suppers themselves, with very short, informal presentations and lots of opportunity for discussion. These sessions are designed to be informal and fun. Right now, more than anything else, we just need to be together!
As always, we will close each session with worship. And, as always, we will enjoy fabulous soups provided by different ministry groups of Trinity. We hope you and your family will plan to join us.
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Humanitarian Relief for Ukranian Refugees
Episcopal Relief & Development is mobilizing with Anglican agencies and other partners in order to provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing the violence in Ukraine. Working through the Action by Churches Together Alliance (ACT Alliance), Episcopal Relief & Development will provide cash, blankets, hygiene supplies and other needed assistance.
“Ecumenical and orthodox faith networks are on the ground in the border areas of Poland and Hungary,” said Abagail Nelson, Executive Vice President, Episcopal Relief & Development. “We will continue to coordinate with these networks, in order to meet the needs of people who have been displaced.”
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Literacy Highland Lakes
Trinity has supported Literacy Highland Lakes for many years by hosting classes weekly and buying tickets for the Rubber Ducky Race that traditionally occurs during Bluebonnet Festival. The tickets have sold for $5 each or 5 for $20, Quack Packs. Most sales were for the Quack Packs. However, the last 3 years has prevented that fund raising event. At this time, to reinstate the Race would entail cleaning the creek! Instead, they are requesting that folks simply donate. Please consider donating the equivalent of a Quack Pack, either online at Literacy Highland Lakes’ Facebook page or by bringing cash or check to Kathy Nicholl made out to Literacy Highland Lakes on Sunday, March 20 or March 27. Literacy Highland Lakes provides classes for adults for GED, ESL, and Citizenship Classes at 3 locations in Burnet, Kingsland, and Trinity.
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Wesley Respite Center Seeking Guests for Weekly Program
The Center provides activities for those “guests” in the community who have the early stages of dementia. They have openings and are taking applications NOW. The group meets at First United Methodist Church, MF every Thursday, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm. This gives families and caregivers an opportunity to have some time away. It is FREE, however donations are greatly appreciated. The activities include a program, games, exercise, lunch and singing. Volunteers are paired up with each guest to help them throughout the day and to build friendships. Contact Allie Bennett, Director, at 512-639-2295 for more information.
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The Highland Lakes Service League is awarding scholarships to adult women seeking to continue their education. The application is found on our website HERE under What We Do and is due on April 15th.
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Birthdays
Mar. 19......Kelly Dilworth
Mar. 19......Charlie Dean
Mar. 19......Steve Field
Mar. 21.........Bruce Lomax
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Adult Christian Education
Sundays at 9:15 in the Parish Hall's classroom. Class is both in-person and shared on Zoom.
This Sunday's upcoming class
March 20 – Our own Ashley Harper-Oberle will enlighten us on her two formation programs, The Iona School where she is studying for the Priesthood, and Faith in Direction where she is finishing studies for her ministry as a Spiritual Director. Please join Ashley to learn about her call, formation, and both of these programs. She is so grateful for Trinity's support in both these endeavors and she would love the chance to discuss them with you and answer any and all questions you may have.
Meeting ID: 873 9500 7171
Passcode: 132459
Looking Ahead
March 27 – “Out of the Box: Death Care in Christian Community,” with Celeste Gardner-Geldreich, Seminarian at Seminary of the Southwest, and Council Member of the Associated Parishes for Liturgy & Mission. Celeste will talk with us about grieving a loved one’s death with the body present, from death to grave. She has walked this path alongside a friend & his family. Celeste will present a Christian response to death that honors the body from the Baptismal font to the grave, whether that body is cremated or buried in a cemetery.
April 3 – “Jesus, Jews, and Holy Week 2022” with Claire Field. Historically, as Christians have reverently observed the solemn holy days leading to up to Easter, Jewish people have lived in great fear of the violence unleashed upon them during these days, especially Good Friday. Being aware of acts of anti-Judaism in the Austin area, come learn ways we can walk through our own holy days with intentional, informed, faithful love of our Jewish neighbors.
Looking Back
Neither our March 6 class on “Talking About Death,” nor our March 13 class “Communion of Saints” was recorded. We apologize for clerical error! In lieu of the classes, here are a few resources. Read the very thought-provoking article which Dave referenced about medical decisions HERE. Join in the riotous fun of Lent Madness, a March madness-themed game with Christian saints here,
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Thank You! What a wonderful retirement celebration and send-off you gave me! Thank you so much for the wonderful words and notes, the very generous check, the unbelievably lovely quilt, and the festive luncheon! I am still glowing with happiness! I have missed you all so much and was so glad to see many of you again. Thank you so much to Sissy and Beverly and their Parish Life team for putting on such a wonderful and delicious meal. It was such a treat to be able to eat together in the place that holds such good memories for me. I am so grateful to my dear friends and colleagues, Dave and Claire, for their friendship, their support, and their spiritual wisdom that I frequently drew upon. Thank you all for donating so generously to my purse but even more for welcoming me so warmly into your hearts. I will carry you in my heart and will always remember our time together with gratitude!
Blessings and love, Nan Kennedy+
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Save the Date
Mar 16 - Lenten Soup Supper
Mar 23 - Lenten Soup Supper
Mar 30 - 9-11 am, Holy Cow Survey ..............Results & Discussion - everyone ..............invited, with light lunch to follow
Apr 6 - ..Lenten Soup Supper
Apr 10 - Palm Sunday
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Sunday Schedule
8:30am . . . . Holy Eucharist in .....................Person
9:15am . . . . Adult Education in .....................the.Parish Hall Classroom
10:30am . . . Children's Chapel in Person
10:30am . . . Holy Eucharist in Person and .....................live-stream
Weekday Worship
9:00am . . . . Tuesdays in the Courtyard..
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On-line Worship
Each Sunday, we livestream the 10:30am service of Holy Eucharist.
It will be available on Trinity’s Youtube page beginning at 10:20. Anytime after 10:20am click on the above YouTube link to go to Trinity’s YouTube channel. There you will see “ Live” or “Live Now” and click on it to join the service. If it is not there, refresh the page after a couple of minutes. The link to the worship bulletin will also be sent in our Saturday email. Bulletin
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Trinity Church Office: 830.693.2822 | Office Hours Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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