Not quite one-year-old Dante Ezequiel Flores seems to be reaching out to the Rev. Mary Barnett at his baptism last Sunday (June 6). His christening was the second in week at Holy Trinity, but Dante's journey to the baptismal font was far from routine. His mom Danisha (holding candle) spent five years on bed rest due to a heart ailment. She became pregnant with twins, but Dante's brother died in utero. The surviving twin was born prematurely, and it was a while before Dante could come home to Danisha and dad Lukas (holding his son). Yet there Dante was at our church last Sunday, full of life -- indeed, a new life in Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized! |
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Where to Get Help While Mary is Out |
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The Rev. Mary will be out for shoulder replacement surgery starting today (June 10). She'll be back in July. Here's who to contact while she is out:
Clergy Backup -- Rev. Darryl Burke, Rev. Mo Lederman, Rev. Mary Anne Osborn, Rev. Dana Campbell, Rev. Steve Ling (Contact #s available from our church office or on our answering machine @ 860-347-2591.)
Parish Administrator -- Valerie Hall @ 860-347-2591. (Note: Valerie will be on vacation from June 17-24.)
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Say If Ain't So, Valerie! |
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Valerie Hall
Parish Administrator
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Valerie Hall will be retiring at the end of June after 18 years as our parish administrator. Her title hardly does justice to her role in our parish, holding down the fort through regime changes, pandemics, break-ins and breakdowns, as well as the daily thick and thin of running the place. She will be sorely missed! If you would like to contribute to a retirement purse, please send a check to the church or put one in the plate by June 21. Checks should be made out to "Church of The Holy Trinity," with "Val's gift" on the memo line. |
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Third Sunday After Pentecost
Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM
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We will worship inside this Sunday, with James Dawson and Ashley Pierce leading Morning Prayer and Steve Horst preaching. Organist Ernie Adams will once again join us to play some of your favorite hymns. The service will be simulcast on Facebook.
Sunday Bulletin
Readings
Sunday School
Sunday school will resume in the fall.
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Organist Ernie Adams will be playing this Sunday and at various times over the summer. Ernie is on loan from St. John's North Branford. |
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Although federal and state mask requirements have been eased for those who are fully vaccinated, we ask that you continue to wear a mask and observe social distancing while indoors as a courtesy to others. |
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Sun June 13 -- Morning Prayer indoors at 9:30 AM led by James Dawson and Ash Pierce. Sermon by Steve Horst. Ernie Adams on the organ.
Sun June 20 -- Morning Prayer outdoors at 9:30 AM with Steve Horst officiating and Peter Van Siclen preaching.
Sun June 27 -- Morning Prayer at 9:30 AM with Brother Thomas officiating and Eric Rennie preaching.
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Sun July 4 -- Morning Prayer indoors at 9:30 AM with Taylor Walsh officiating and spiritual director Elaine Renshaw preaching.
Sun July 11 -- Holy Communion at 9:30 AM with the Rev. Mary presiding and preaching.
A detailed summer schedule through August, along with contact information for officiants, preachers and lay readers, may be found here.
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Note: All services at Holy Trinity will be simulcast on Facebook. |
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New Organizer Needed
Sharon Sheedy is retiring after many years as chief organizer of the Town Wide Tag Sale, with thanks from a grateful parish. This event is a major fundraiser for our church. If you can step in or want to talk with Sharon about what is involved, give her a call (860-346-7937).
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Weds. Noon Prayers
Next Wednesday (June 16) we will start doing noontime prayer. I’ll play and officiate (unless others want to jump in to lead the prayers). The music will be Taize inspired - simple, contemplative, and easy to sing! We will meet in the chapel, where there should be plenty of AC. All are welcome! -- Peter Van Siclen
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Ekklesia Ballet Spring Performances |
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Ekklesia School of Ballet Performance June 12
Ekklesia School of Ballet (ESB) will present its annual spring performance on Saturday, June 12, at 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. ESB's students have worked so hard through all the challenges of this year, and we are so excited to share this live performance! Click here for tickets!
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Cherish and Celebrate on the Connecticut River |
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Evening Prayer &
CT River Talk June 15
Using prayers from God's Good Earth, the people of St. Ann's, Old Lyme, together with the Rt. Rev. Ian T. Douglas, will lead a time of worship at 6:30 PM, Tuesday June 15, at 1 Pilgrim Landing Road, Old Lyme, CT. This will be followed by stories of caring for the Connecticut River, led by Kelsey Wentling of Connecticut River Conservancy. Register...
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Choose Your Own Adventure
On the CT River! June 26
It's a "Choose Your Own Adventure" day with Connecticut River Conservancy and fellow Episcopalians at 9:00 AM Tuesday, June 26, at Riverside Park in Hartford. Scheduled adventures include a paddle on the river with Bishop Douglas and Steve MacAusland, St. Ann's, Old Lyme; a walk along the riverside with Brett Morrison of Connecticut River Conservancy; planting trees with Hartford’s Tree Advisory Commission; or create your own adventure! Register...
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Evangelism Weekend in VT
As we emerge from the global pandemic, how will we offer God’s grace and hope to our neighbors? How will we extend the Gospels’ invitation to “come and see?” Join us on Zoom or in person for a weekend of Episcopal evangelism as we bring together some of the Episcopal Church’s most innovative and inspiring leaders in evangelism, including ECCT's own Marcus Halley, Paul Carling, and Matt Lindemann. Come celebrate how we can extend God’s grace and hope through music. September 24-26, 2021 at St. Mary's in the Mountains, Wilmington, VT. More...
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Summer Camp
Summer Camp '21 might look and feel a bit “different” than summers past and we are confident we can offer the fun, sun, friendship, and memory filled summer that has made Camp Washington famous! Sessions are filling up quickly, reserve your spot today
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Safe Church Training
Spring 2021
All ECCT Safe Church Training (SCT) includes an online course, followed by a 3-hour live session on Zoom. This training is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being. View dates and register online.
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Writers Workshop at Camp Washington June 18-20
Many of us have gained new insights about ourselves, our country, and the world this past year. Some of us have felt broken in places, in our country and in the world. In this workshop we will Revisit, Repair, Renew, and find our Resilience in words and silence through writing and discovering My Mind Is In The Ink. Learn more and register online.
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Anniversaries
- Christina and Randy Burlette
Memorials
- Charles W. Warner, Mary Loring Warner, Winthrop L. Warner
- Robert A. Rennie, Ysabel F. Rennie
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The Rev. Mary Barnett:
Valerie Hall (Parish Administrator):
Steve Horst (Warden):
Andy Milliken (Warden):
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Note: The Rev. Mary wants to hear from you! Please reach out to Mary at 203-915-0561 at any time with your concerns, or if you just need a listening ear. |
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Online Giving to Holy Trinity |
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Now you can contribute online to Holy Trinity through Tithe.ly, a safe and secure giving platform that allows you to donate once or on a recurring basis! Click on the link below to give through the church website. You can donate funds using a credit card or your bank account. For your pledge or other recurring gift, you can donate weekly, monthly, or semi-monthly, specifying a day of the week or date(s) during the month. You can also designate a onetime gift to specific church activities and organizations. |
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"My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples." -- Isaiah 56:7 |
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