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Request from the Vestry
Handicap parking, also known as accessible parking, is a designated parking space intended for individuals with disabilities. At Trinity, these spaces are located close to the rear entrance of a building to make it easier for individuals with mobility impairments to access the building. At the request of the Vestry, if you do not have a handicap placard, please leave these spots for those that do, especially on Sundays. Thank you.
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Adult Formation: Cynthia Bourgeault - a mystic for our times
If you want to "see" differently, perceive a lack of separation between you and others, you and God, you and nature, then you should spend time with the teachings of Cynthia Bourgeault. An early proponent of Centering Prayer, she combines Benedictine practices with body movement and scriptural studies. In this class led by Sue Roman, you will get a sense for what makes her tick and find out ways to access her teachings through books, online, and in-person classes. We'll meet in the John Beach Room at 11:00 AM on Sunday, May 21.
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Newtown's "Homegrown National Park" kick-off on April 29 was well-attended and well-covered by The Bee. Rev. Andrea and Lisa Mages were there to represent Trinity; see either of them if you want to learn more.
Please disregard last week's "save the date" notice about removing invasive Japanese knotweed on the rectory grounds on May 27. Turns out the problem is big enough to require more time and thought before we dive in. We are consulting with Protect Our Pollinators about next steps and coordination with other town efforts.
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The Trinity Parish Care Team would like to begin a new ministry and refresh an existing one. We are looking for volunteers for:
Friendly Visits: casual visits with parishioners who can no longer join us in person and miss the social interactions.
“Thinking of You” Cookie Coordinator: looking for someone who will coordinate the team as volunteers make, package and deliver cookies to various parishioners. Team members will volunteer for all these tasks, we just need someone who can coordinate it.
Our next meeting will be a potluck lunch in the Johnson room on May 20, 11:30am - 1pm, where we will discuss these ministries and all our others (meal making, rides, calls, prayers). All are welcome to join us. For more information or any questions, please contact Cindy Anderau.
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The property commission is inviting people to a Spring Clean Up of the church property Saturday, May 20th beginning at 9:00am. Tasks will include wedding the flower beds, lightly trimming trees and bushes, and power washing paths. Please feel free to bring pruning shears and loppers. We will meet in the church parking lot.
Thank you so very much,
Patrick Corrigan
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“O God, the king of glory, who has exalted thine only son, Jesus Christ, with great triumph into heaven: We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us into the same place where our savior Christ is gone before us.”
This text is our Collect of the Day this coming Ascension Sunday, and it is also the text of the anthem “O God, the King of Glory” that the choir will sing during the Offertory. The text was set to music by Henry Purcell in 1679 to be sung before the Collect of the Day at the Sunday after Ascension. It is one of Purcell’s oldest anthems, and he was quite young at only 20 years old when he composed it. It’s quite amazing to realize that a piece written for a church choir 344 years ago is still being offered on Ascension Sundays throughout the world.
I hope you will join us this Sunday to hear this anthem that the choir has been joyfully exploring, and to sing the hymns of glory and marvel at Christ’s return to his throne in Heaven. It will be a joyous Sunday!
See you in church!
Jennifer
***It’s not too late to join the choir for the remainder of the choir season! Do you have kids home from college who used to be Choristers? They are welcome to sing with us!
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Join us for a family hike!
Trinity's Youth Group is hosting a hike for church families on Sunday, June 4, from 1-3 PM. We will meet at George Waldo State Park to hike the Where's Waldo Trail, Extra Credit Trail, and Thing 1, 2, and 3 Loop. This 3.5 mile trail is considered an easy route with great views. Dogs are welcome, if leashed. Please dress for the weather, wear hiking shoes, and bring some water. Bug spray and sunscreen are also recommended. Snacks will be provided. Youth in middle school or older may be dropped off, but kids in Grade 6 or lower must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click on this Sign Up Genius link to register for the hike.
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Upcoming Dates to Remember
6/4, Family hike - click Sign Up Genius link above to register
6/11, Ice Cream Party AND final day of church school
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Many thanks to George Duncan for photographing our church school students last Sunday! George is still working to enhance and correct each child's portrait. Finalized photos will be made available by email to families in the coming weeks. | |
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Help a Refugee Family Get a Fresh Start in our Community
Imagine the courage it takes to flee, leaving behind your loved ones, language and culture and relocate to a foreign country, sight unseen. Imagine doing so with young children. Now imagine doing so without money.
Newtown’s Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement (IPRR) is settling a brave, hard-working refugee family from Latin America. Please help this family get established in our area by making a generous contribution. They have immediate household expenses to cover like food and rent. While the parents are working now, they need English classes, drivers licenses and a car so that they can work in the fields they were trained for in their home country. Like most refugees, they also need to pay back a sizeable travel loan they received from the International Organization for Migration to get here.
Show them what a welcoming, supportive community we are by giving generously. All funds donated until May 31 to Newtown’s Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement (IPRR) will go to this family. Trinity Episcopal Church will collect the funds on behalf of IPRR. Making an online donation is fast and secure at www.trinitynewtownct.org/iprr.
If you prefer not to donate online, you may also send a check to Trinity. Checks may be made out to Trinity Church with a memo of IPRR.
Refugees are people who have been vetted and accepted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the US government to seek refuge from persecution, war, or natural disaster. Newtown’s Interfaith Partnership for Refugee Resettlement (http://www.iprefugeer.org) has partnered with Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) in New Haven ( https://www.irisct.org) to welcome and support this amazing family.
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Christian Yoga
Trinity Episcopal Church is holding Christian Yoga classes 6 pm - 7pm in the Glover Community Room, on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Led by Erin Lutz, a registered yoga teacher, Christian Yoga will blend yogic movements and breath work with scripture readings and prayer. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, water bottle and any props, such as yoga blocks. Participants are also asked to arrive ten minutes early so the class can start on time. Additionally, classes will be available via Zoom. No yoga experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. Free will offering is voluntary and may be made in person or by Venmo.
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The Church Nursery is OPEN
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Wee Care Nanny Agency. This means that Trinity's nursery will be open consistently, every Sunday, from 9:15 - 11:15am.
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Praise and Thanksgiving
For those requesting our prayers
Arlene, Maureen, Janet, Rick, Marie, Jennifer, Joyce, Jacky, Gail,
Laura, Alveta, Bode, Gracie, Erin, Ann, Dick, Annabella, Martha,
Daniel, Elaine, AnnMarie, Beverly, Mason, Marian, Cassie, Jamie, Sarah,
Rogelio, Linda, Barbara, Megan, Judy, Tan
For those celebrating a birthday this week
Michelle Toby, Bennett Leake, Walt Streett, Veronica Hempstead
If you are worshiping with us from home, feel free to contact the office for a hymnal.
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