Holy Trinity Parish eNews October 2020

Holy Trinity

Parish eNews

October 2020

If we were thinking at the beginning of this year that 2020 would be an easy year, the year has proved us all wrong. Not lacking for any excitement, 2020 has thrown a few curves our way. Having said that, the response as a community to these curves has been amazing to watch.

When we needed to stream services because we were under quarantine, people stepped up to make that happen.
When we needed to check in on everyone through a impromptu phone tree, people stepped up for that.
When our organ needed more repairs than planned, a donation came in for that purpose.
When we were crunching numbers to complete our office remodel, we received an unexpected check from some patrons for $8000 (which bridged the gap nearly to the dollar of what our need were).
All of you who pledged have been faithful and we have maintained our ministries and services.

It is amazing to see this

as I know that not all churches are fairing as well.

So, thank you.

This coming year,

We look to continue on with our growth, serving and service opportunities.
We look forward to continue maintaining our campus, which is aging and in need of some TLC.
We are also excited about creating some access for those with disabilities (we have spoken of creating ADA access for a few years....now we have a plan). This, specifically, means that we will put in a new pad, door and covering on the North side of the building and install two shortened pews for seating for those in wheelchairs.
We are scheduled for sometime in the winter for a visit from Bishop Megan, and look forward to all who will be confirmed.

And what other exciting things are in store for us in the coming year?

It's hard to say.

We do, however, pray that God will continue to bless us with the presence of His Spirit and that we would continue on in the encouragement of this community of love.

Please consider pledging your support of Holy Trinity for the coming year by clicking the link further down in this email.

Peace,

brad+

We are eternally grateful for and blessed

by our Holy Trinity Service Volunteers, who are

willing to contribute their time in order to make in-person

services happen at 8:30 and 10:30 AM each Sunday.

-Thank you!

We are looking for additional volunteers in each of the following areas. All volunteers will be given guidance and/or training, as necessary. If you are interested in helping, please email or call the church.

Here are our needs:

· Greeters

Greeters will be responsible for helping people get into the building, making sure everyone has a face covering available and that they are being worn. Greeters will also direct people to any service materials needed for the morning. We especially need more greeters for the 10:30 Service.

· Ushers

Ushers will be responsible for making sure people are directed to seats appropriate for their Family Unit. Ushers will also be responsible for releasing people to receive communion. We especially need more ushers for the 10:30 service.

· Lectors

Although we have a regular cadre of lectors, we will need to make sure that our temporary practices are understood. We will provide any additional training needed. We could use additional lectors at the 10:30 service.

· Cleaners

Cleaners will be responsible to disinfect our space in between and following all services. They will be given specific training and guidance regarding proper cleaning practices.

Guidelines for Regathering - Click here

Happening in October

BOOKS, BOOKS and more BOOKS!!!

Our library is getting a new look, and we invite your help!

Along with the downstairs offices the library is also receiving a makeover. The first job was to sort through the many books that have collected on the shelves over the years. Now it’s your turn to have a look and take any of the books that are of interest to you.

Items include an eclectic range from Bibles, biographies, study materials, devotional guides, DVD study series, children’s books and novels. There are also some Trinity Cookbooks, available for the taking!

Thanks for stopping in and taking a look and a book, or many books! There might be treasures for you just waiting there!

The library will be open this Friday, October 9 and Monday, October 12 between 11 – 1; also, Sunday, October 11 between 8:30 – noon. There are bags available for your use to take as many books as you like! If there are any questions or you are unable to come at the scheduled times, please feel free to contact either Summer Green (281-382-4207) or Ellen Gammelgard (530-470-3168)

Any unchosen books will be donated to thrift stores and used bookstores.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church

HONORING

St. Francis of Assisi

and the love of God, as Jesus teaches us

through His creation

Everyone was welcomed to the beautiful 3^rd Annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony on October 4^that the Pioneer Park Bandshell.

Father Brad blessed 30 dogs beginning at 1:00 and

continuing until 3:00 in the afternoon.

The Blessing is held in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian Friar, whose gentle compassion for animals is well known, and for our relationship with all of God's creatures.

The "Blessing of the Animals" is a gift from Holy Trinity Church to the community.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO SERVE?

It is that time of year again when the Vestry would like to start receiving nominations for both Vestry and 2021 Convention Delegates. Every year we nominate 3 new Vestry members and 5 Diocesan Delegates to Convention.

We will except nominations now through through December 13th. You may nominate someone by contacting a current Vestry member (their names appear at the bottom of this email). Please make sure that your nominee has given approval to be nominated before passing her or his name forward.

Getting Together Again

God speaks to us through our relationships with other people.

Take this opportunity to build & maintain connections within our church family.

No matter which service you normally attend, if you are brand new to Holy Trinity, or a lifetime church member, whether you prefer coffee, tea or no beverage at all, we hope you will be able to tune in online.

JOIN OUR VIRTUAL

"Coffee Hour" !

We will start at 9: 30

and end promptly at 10:15

Anyone who wants to join in can follow the Coffee Hour link on your Sunday Service email inviation.

Each week one person volunteers to "host" the coffee hour on Zoom. If you are interested in hosting a future virtual coffee hour, please contact the church office at trinitynevadacity@gmail.com

Confirmation Exploration

Have you been wondering about being confirmed in the church? Do you have questions about what it means to be an Episcopalian? Have you wondered about traditions behind the liturgy, Eucharist or other church practices?

Are you ready to explore confirmation

in the Episcopal Church?

If you are interested in attending confirmation classes, please talk to Fr. Brad or contact the church office at (530) 265-8836, or email us at office@holytrinitynevadacity.org, or just click the link below...

Morning Prayer

Take time to start your day in prayer

Please join us, either in person on Wednesday mornings,

or via Zoom on Mondays and Fridays.

A beautiful way to invite Jesus to live

in and through you, throughout your day

Monday morning 8:00 - via Zoom
Wednesday morning at 7:30 - in the sanctuary
Monday morning 8:00 - via Zoom

NOTE: If you are receiving this email you should also be receiving regular invitations for all online services, including morning prayer. If you are not receiving them and wish to, please contact the church office and ask to be placed on the email distribution list for church members.

It's Pledging Season

It has always been through the generosity and faithfulness of the Holy Trinity family that the mission of the church has been accomplished. Pledging season is a time to commit to how you plan on supporting the work that happens through Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Please consider how you will pledge your time, talents and treasure in the coming year.

This year we have made available online pledging. Simply click the Estimate of Giving link below to fill out your card.

Estimate of Giving

Holy Trinity Parish Volunteers

for KARE Crisis Nursery

On Saturday, September 26th Holy Trinity Parishioner volunteers worked tirelessly for the Kare Crisis Nursery. Tasks accomplished include cleaning up yard waste and making the back area again, making a comfortably reassuring place for children in need in our community.

We are blessed indeed to have the opportunity to support this wonderful service. Thank you to our volunteers, Ellen G., Sarah S., Terry G., Karen & Todd H, Trish S. and of course the unstoppable Dr. Sarah Woerner, for the generous donation of their time and efforts. We are already looking forward to another productive fun day helping out at KARE.

We hope you can join us next time!

Dinners for Our Neighbors

Holy Trinity Parish will continue feeding the homeless every other Tuesday at 5:00, outside the church.

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5:00 PM Tuesday, October 13th
5:00 PM Tuesday, October 27th

From Carol Fegté

FONDLY REMEMBERING THIS TIME LAST YEAR

—YUM!

We used to serve up the most wonderful varied, delicious and beautiful hot meals to our hungry neighbors. Really, the bag lunches simply don’t compare.

Let’s go back to HOT FOOD. We’ll set a table up in the patio until the weather turns, and give our friends a hearty meal again. Those pans of “Adele’s mac ‘n cheese,” those pots of stewed meat; what could be better!

Can we have a reprieve?

We could really, Really, REALLY use a few more volunteers to prepare and/or serve food.

We prepare dinner twice a month.

For more information or to volunteer,

please contact Carol Fegté at (530) 432-0659 or email: cfegte@yahoo.com

THANK YOU, SECRET SHARER(S)

I came in to find some shampoo for one of our diners, and some kind parishioner had left A WHOLE BAG containing packets of: a comb, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and lotion.

YOU ARE SO KIND, and I AM SO GRATEFUL!

- Carol

Needs

Knitted hats

Gloves (especially men’s gloves)

Scarves

Men’s and women’s underwear (medium sizes fit the most people)

Gently used outerwear in dark colors

Toiletries, (small containers) including

Deodorant

Disposable razors

Click here for a printable List

Utah's Place

One again, we will be sending a check to cover the expense of our “Second Sunday” dinner, until the COVID regulations are lifted at Hospitality House

Serve + Love Circle

Holy Trinity T-Shirts

We have Holy Trinity Church tee shirts available for purchase.

The front has the Episcopal shield on the upper right. The back says Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Nevada City, with a word circle representing our mission; to Love and Serve the Lord.

The Shirts are available in M, L, XL and the cost is $15 each. If you'd like one, call Carol, or speak to her at church on Sunday. You may also email or call the church office to order your Holy Trinity LOVE+SERVE circle T.

Thanks for your good work!

Gratefully,

Carol Fegté

432-0659

Email: cfegte@yahoo.com

EMPTY SHELVES AT THE

INTERFAITH FOOD MINISTRY

THE FOOD BANK CONTINUES TO SERVE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE PEOPLE

Please consider helping. Food donations made to Holy Trinity that are not utilized for Tuesday night dinners will also go to support the Interfaith Food Ministry.

Good Food Bank Items

Canned goods (beans, fruit, vegetables, tomato paste)
Canned tuna or tuna packets, or canned chicken
Pasta

Carol Fegté has been working with the IMF to help on behalf of Holy Trinity. If you would like to donate, she will make it easy for you.

Thank you for your service to the poor !

ON-LINE GIVING INFORMATION

If you cannot mail your pledge offering to Holy Trinity

and you would like to continue supporting the ministry here,

please click on the link below. Thank you!

Online Giving

Trinity Trivia Challenge

photos from around the church...

Can you can tell: .

What is it?
Where is it in or around the church building?
What else is nearby?
Can you share any additional information or stories about it?

Click here to provide responses to Trinity Trivia questions.

Responses will be posted

on The Holy Trinity Facebook page AND the November E-news

NOTE: If you have photos from Holy Trinity, past or present, to share for a future edition of Trinity Trivia, please email them to the church office.

Holy Trinity Outreach Ministries

TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER: Our upcoming dinners for the homeless will be Tuesday October 13th and 27th at 5:00PM at Holy Trinity. Sign up to help 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: We will not be serving at Utah's place in September again (no outside volunteers allowed) - However Holy Trinity has made a special contribution from our Outreach Fund to cover the cost and the meal will be prepared by folks already working at Hospitality House.

You may also contribute by writing a check to "Holy Trinity Church" and in the lower left-hand corner write, "Outreach Ministries."

Milestones & Prayers

October Birthdays & Anniversaries

October Birthdays:

10/02 - Melinda Douros, Terry Gallagher

10/08 - Scott Leaman

10/09 - Elizabeth Kent

10/10 - Karolyn McElwain

10/12 - Bill Newton

10/25 - Judy Leslie

10/27 - Ron Spiller

10/29 - Ken Tadman

October Anniversaries:

10/06 - Anne King & Leonard Skotnicki

10/07 - Stan & Erin Thomas-Rose

10/21 - Don & Marianne Curry

10/25 - Terry & Midge Galllagher

Requests for Prayers:

Members:

Sharon Fairclough, David Denkers, Jean Hoy, Greg Fultz, Allan Rogers, Jim Booth, Polly Tuggle, Alberta Seymour, Pam Bergthold, John Azevedo, Karolyn McElwain, Scott Gillette, Rainey & Ron Spiller, Hank Acker, Doris Schaffarzick

Friends & Family:

Ben Perry-Thistle & family, Baby Levi, Lani MacRae, Lisa Raupp,

Tanya Markis-Meyer, Leda Chavarria, Ron Tapp, Susan Silburn, Afton Wasley, Peter Phelps, Dave Schafferzick, Louis Ceci, Lucie Thomas, John Price, Jason Adams, Melinda Day,

Click to Download Prayer List

Your Help is Needed!

We are updating our parishioner Birthday and Anniversary information.

If you notice an error or omission, or if you have a prayer request, please contact Paula at the church office at (530) 265-8836 or by emailing trinitynevadacity@gmail.com.

- Thank you!

Additional Information:

OFFICE HOURS: CLOSED DURING COVID SHELTER IN PLACE

Normal office hours, Mondays and Fridays from 11:00 - 4:00, will resume when it is safe. Meanwhile, you may contact church staff by leaving a message at (530) 265-8836, or email the church office: trinitynevadacity@gmail.com

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.