Apalachicola, Florida
August 20, 2021
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Rector's Ramblings...
Trinity News & Information for You
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Bishop Kendrick has asked us to keep with the current COVID precautions until September 6; therefore, we will continue to offer the Eucharist in one type only (the Bread), continue to be masked indoors, refrain from coffee hour, remain socially distanced, and continue to sign in so that we may have a record for contact tracing. We will also only sing one verse of each hymn, shorten the time of the service, and not recite the psalm.
+Russell will revisit our practices after Labor Day.
Birthdays --- Several months ago, I had asked for you to submit your birthdays (not the year), and anniversaries, so that I may pray for you and that perhaps you might receive a card from your rector. I am asking again as the response has been limited. Please call Donna at the office or leave a message with this information, so that we may enter this information as we rework our database.
Storm damage --- we lost quite a few palm fronds, as did many of you, and it is our hope that our new grounds maintenance company will have this cleared up shortly.
Prayers of the people --- I’ve been asked by some to return to the practice of listing in the bulletin the names of those for whom prayers have been requested. That will begin again in September. More information to follow.
Haiti and Afghanistan --- The Episcopal Relief and Development agency will be asking us to contribute to the relief of the victims of the most recent earthquake in Haiti (see details below). Haiti is the largest Diocese within the Episcopal Church and is part of Province 2 which includes: The Dioceses of Albany, Central New York, Long Island, New Jersey, New York, Newark, Rochester, The Virgin Islands, Haiti, Cuba, Western New York, and the Convocation of Churches in Europe.
Episcopal Migration Ministries, or EMM, is one of nine agencies with federal contracts to provide refugee resettlement services on behalf of the State Department. The agencies also have helped resettle people through the special immigrant visa program, which is intended to offer sanctuary for Afghans and their families who fear persecution because of their work in support of the U.S. government. Here is how you can support this work.
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Fear — "Do not be afraid,” Jesus said…Right!!!
I have been “afeared” and so have many of you.
During this pandemic, fear has not been a bad thing; if you are not coming to church out of fear of catching COVID-19 I do not blame you and, in fact, I sympathize with you. While participation in worship is down quite a bit, worship still takes place each Sunday. The 8 am service is now a quite intimate setting and for those of you who may be reluctant to participate in the 10:30 am service, you are hereby cordially invited to this early Eucharist, which is reverent, quiet, and dare I say it again, intimate and refreshing.
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I will be unreachable on Friday, August 20 (the day you receive this) as I have jury duty, and again on August 30 for a meeting with Bishop Kendrick at which time I will be letting him know, and by way of this message, you as well, that since I have taken no vacation in the last two years (hospitalization doesn’t count), I need to take some time to visit with my grandchildren – and, I guess, my children – God willing and the pandemic permitting. I will keep you informed as to when this will take place.
As I write this, today is Ashura, a very Holy and Fast Day, especially for our Shia Muslim brothers and sisters. If you aren't familiar with what this day means to them, you can Google it to understand more about the Muslim faith.
Finally, if you have not gotten vaccinated, please do so. If you are in
a public place, mask up. When it has been eight months since
your last COVID vaccine, get the booster.
If not for yourself, then for the children and the immune compromised,
for Christ said to “love your neighbor as yourself.”
With all my love,
Eric+
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Video of Worship Services on YouTube |
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Most Sunday services at Trinity are recorded, and the video is available on our YouTube Channel. To subscribe, go to YouTube.com, search for Trinity Apalachicola (look for the blue logo), then click on 'subscribe'. The video services are also available on Trinity's website and Facebook page.
Trinity's Office Closure Policy
Just a reminder: When the Franklin County schools are closed for storms, the Trinity Offices are also closed for the safety of the staff and members.
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Mike & Carole Seibert (left), who moved from Apalachicola to Mount Dora a couple of years ago, send fond greetings to their Trinity friends. Paul McAbee & Kay Carson (right) ventured across the state for a delightful visit with them last week.
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Earthquake Disaster Relief for Haiti |
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On Saturday, August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwest portion of Haiti. This devastating earthquake was followed by Tropical Storm Grace on Monday night and much of Tuesday. More than one million people, including more than half a million children, have been impacted by the back-to-back disasters, and the death toll is close to 2000. Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners are responding immediately with direct assistance to vulnerable households in the region, as partners plan long-term recovery. Your generous gift can provide assistance to help people in the wake of these disasters. To assist in these efforts, visit episcopalrelief.org/haiti-relief.
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Let's Fill the Trinity Food Wagon |
When you are grocery shopping, remember to pick up a few items for Trinity's Food Wagon (located on the Rectory porch). Canned vegetables, soup, cereal, and other shelf-stable foods are always welcome. Your donations are delivered to the Franklin County Food Pantry where they are available for members of our community. |
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August 22
First Lector & Psalm - Paul McAbee
Second Lector - Rennie Edwards
Prayers of the People - Susan Galloway
Altar Guild - Susie Wagoner
Flower Guild - Martha Harris
August 29
First Lector & Psalm - Patti McCartney
Second Lector - Candace Springer
Prayers of the People - Kristin Anderson
Altar Guild - Susie Wagoner
Flower Guild - Dee Crusoe and Patti McCartney
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Worship Services at 8 & 10:30 am Sunday, Eastern time
Church address: 79 6th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Office address: 76 5th Street, Apalachicola, Florida 32320
Mailing address: PO Box 667, Apalachicola, Florida 32329
Phone number: (850) 653-9550
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