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Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was born in 1207 in Afghanistan, educated in the Sufi stream in Syria, and died in Turkey 1273.
While Rumi honored the prophet Muhammed, he combined that with the initiative love of God and neighbor he encountered in Sufism.
In Rumi’s poetry about Jesus we find truths that are a central part of our Christian faith :
“I called through your door.”
“The mystics are gathering in the street. Come out.”
“Leave me alone! I am sick.”
“I don’t care if you are dead. Jesus is here and he wants to resurrect you.”
Rumi’s poetry is a reminder that we can learn from other faith traditions about what is true, good, and beautiful.
These powerful words can remind us that we can discover God in all things.
We need to go the extra mile and deepen our interfaith dialogue into a relationship that celebrates our shared spiritual traditions.
John Cullen, Alert, Aware, Attentive
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Service Schedule & Office Hours |
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You are invited to worship with us at one of our weekly services:
Service of Healing, 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 6:30pm (now in-person)
Taizé, the 2nd Friday of every month at 7pm (now in-person)
Holy Eucharist, Sundays at 10am (now in-person)
If the bulletin is wrong in the newsletter you can also find the bulletin on our website: Trinityhaverhill.org
Please note that the church office is open by appointment only. If you need to visit the office please make an appointment with our Parish Administrator.
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Welcome Fr. Paul Bresnahan |
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On Sunday, October 3, Bishop Gayle announced that Father Paul Bresnahan has been called to serve as Trinity's Bridge Priest.
Father Paul was Trinity's Interim Priest, from 2018-2019.
His first service will be Sunday, October 24 at 10:00am.
You are invited to attend the service to welcome Father Paul back.
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Upcoming Worship Schedule |
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Healing Service
Thursday 10/21/2021
at 6:15pm
In person
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Pentecost 21
Sunday, 10/17/2021
at 10:00 am
In person
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Confirmation and Reaffirmation of
Baptismal Vows Classes
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The next class will be on Oct. 17 after church. The next opportunity for Confirmation/Reception will be October 23 in Framingham with Bishop Allen. Please let Cathy, Rev. Alice, or Jeff know if you want to be part of that celebration. |
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Please note there is NO PARKING on the left hand side and church side of William Street. For Sunday Services only, you may continue to park on White Street, Youth Empowerment (Girls Inc), and behind the church in the Shoe City parking lot. Please do not park in the Shoe City lot during the week when they are open for business. If you have any questions please contact the Parish Administrator. Thank you.
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ACAT is Back!
We are off to a great start. Many new and returning friends have joined. Save the date for our Holiday Recital on December 16. We really appreciate all your prayers and support!
Please keep our ACAT students, their families and teachers in your prayers. Check out the ACAT Facebook page for the latest updates.
AND! You can also support ACAT and Dinah's House through Amazon Smile! Look for Urban Bridges Inc. next time you are ordering with them. You can find more info at our website and Instagram!
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Fall Activities
We are offering an English class for the month of October on Fridays from 1-3pm. Donations are requested for Goody Bags for our "Not So Scary Trick or Treat." Watch for our upcoming Thanksgiving event. Please contact Angela Soto for more information: asoto@urbanbridgesinc.org.
Dinah's House is still open by appointment only. Angela has been busy meeting one-on-one or on the phone with many of our regular clients, helping them out with a variety of needs, especially with COVID rental assistance programs. Please contact Angela for more information. We are grateful for your help, support and prayers!
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New Service Music for Fall
Our new Fall Service Music includes a favorite "Holy, Holy" from The Mass of Plenty by Rob Glover. Glover based these Mass movements on the spiritual "Plenty Good News." David has written a "Glory to God" based on Glover's work. It has a catchy refrain which I think you will pick up quickly with the choir's help.
The Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:20 pm. Join us!!
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Prayer Corner
Rev. Cathy Estey
Prayer Minster
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“In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust and will not be afraid.” Psalm 56: 4
In the desert tradition, prayer was focused on letting go and renouncing anything that gets in the way of a relationship with God. Prayer was an acceptance of our own frailty and the frailty of the world we live in.
What are you called to let go of through prayer?
Christine Valters Paintner, Desert Mothers and Fathers: Early Christian Wisdom
Please pray for:
Elvy's family, Jo-Anne, Mildred's family, Maura, Alice, James, David, Janet, Sally, Steve, Dave, Bianca, Justin, Alexandria, Hilda, John, Kyna, Eleanor, Mary, Cynthia, Jennie, Brad, Cindy, Karen, Doug, Tiffany and the girls, Morton family, Pam, Lucas, George, Mike, Lynette and Christine.
For phone or e-mail prayer requests please contact
Blessings!
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Mark 10:235:45
James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your glory.” But Jesus said to them, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They replied, “We are able.” Then Jesus said to them, “The cup that I drink you will drink; and with the baptism with which I am baptized, you will be baptized; but to sit at my right hand or at my left is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared.”
When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
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Trinity Episcopal Church
26 White Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
(978) 372-4244
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