Apalachicola, Florida

April 28, 2023

We look forward to greeting you

on Saturday, May 6!

Advance tickets are available online at apalachicolahometour.org

and in the church office:

9 am - 12:30 pm on Wednesday (May 3) & Thursday (May 4)

9 am - 4 pm on Friday (May 5)

On tour day, pick up or purchase tickets at Tour Check-In

beginning at 9 am and shop our first ever

Jumble Sale – all items are priced at $25 or less.

Our open-to-all Silent Auction with Buy It Now happens 10 am - 3 pm. 

Tour hours are 10 am - 4 pm. Don’t miss seeing seven incredible homes,

plus the Apalachicola Community Garden!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ApalachicolaHomeTour

Tickets: $30 Advance / $35 Day of Tour

Readings for April 30, 2023, the Fourth Sunday of Easter

Readings for May 7, 2023, the Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Vestry has contracted with a local carpenter to replace rotten wood on the exterior of the Rectory and paint it, as well. Both projects should be finished by early May. I also have requested a bid for the painting of the parlor, living room, and dining room. We want to have the Rectory to be in tip-top shape by the time our new priest arrives. Funds for these projects come from the proceeds of the Tour of Homes. 

-- Rick Watson, Jr. Warden

With the Coronation occurring May 6 – on tour day – it is doubtful the Auction will receive royal visitors. But we should be ready, just in case. The Scullery Maids (plus one Footman) have begun shining the silver and armor. 

Sign-up sheets for assignments before and on Auction day will be in Benedict Hall this Sunday. If you can spare a few hours, we welcome all laborers, skilled and unskilled. Someone from the Auction Committee will be nearby to help you 1) pick a time slot, 2) answer questions, and 3) reassure you that you will only be indentured for a few days instead of the usual seven years.  

Serfs will be happy to hear several coach (golf carts) and coachmen will transport boxes (and maybe a few Crown Jewels) to the tents on Friday, May 5, and in the dawn hours of May 6. 

Moneylenders with card reader experience are always appreciated, but anyone who can use a cellphone can be a Moneylender with a little training. There are positions for everyone! 

One final note. There will absolutely be No Jousting! Last year that required far too much clean up.

During the first quarter of 2023, Trinity members and supporters have been active in contributing their time, talent, and treasure. You have shown your stewardship through your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your service.  Your generosity has made it possible for us to continue to provide worship, education, and outreach to our community. There are too many great things happening to mention each one in this stewardship update, but some examples are the following:

Time: The Pancake Supper required time to prepare and serve the food, set up the tables and chairs, greet attendees, and clean up.  The event was a success because of the amount of time volunteered and the food items contributed. There are usually signup sheets in Benedict Hall during coffee hour where you can volunteer some of your time to help with various activities. If you know people that do not attend Trinity on a regular basis, ask them if they would like to give some time to help with events. This could be the start of a good relationship with Trinity and maybe a new member. 

Talent: The Trinity Cookie Ministry requires the talent of volunteers to prepare cookies for the meal program at Holy Family. The talented bakers involved in this activity produce creative cookies to brighten the meals of people using the program.

Treasure: Through your financial contributions, the financial plan for the first quarter was achieved. This is no small accomplishment given the increasing cost of goods and services. Trinity is trying to give more to local charities this year and any extra contributions will help. Non-financial contributions were also generous such as the donation of nutritional supplements for Big Bend Hospice. Trinity broke previous records by contributing more than 300 supplements.

As we look ahead to the next quarter, you are encouraged to continue to grow in your stewardship. Here are a few ideas:

• Pray for guidance as you consider your stewardship. Ask God to show you how you can use you time, talent, and treasure to make a difference in the community.
• Consider making a pledge to our church. This is a way to show your commitment to Trinity and to help plan for the future.
• Get involved in our outreach ministries. There are many ways to serve others and your time and talents are greatly appreciated.
• Learn more about stewardship. There are many resources available to help you grow in your understanding of this important topic.

Thank you for your contributions of time, talent, and treasure. The more

we give the better we feel; the more joy and fulfilment we have in our

lives, the closer our relationship with God becomes.

-- Barry Lawson, Vestry Stewardship & Finance Liaison

The work of Kristin Anderson, Trinity member and renowned metal-enamel works artist, is featured in a new show, "Hand of the Maker", at Live Oak Gallery in Apalachicola. Don't miss this exhibit, which also features fiber arts by Marcie Fuerschbach, and found-object constructions by Linda Armstrong, through May 6.

Our own choir member, Jo Branch, took her talents to the stage last weekend, where she portrayed Sister Mary Brendan in the Panhandle Players production of "Nunsense - the Mega Musical". The rollicking show kept the audience laughing with its zany antics and lively musical numbers.

Monday School will be taking a summer break and will begin again in September. I plan to read “Inspired” by Rachel Herd Evans. If you have any questions or recommendations, please call Nancy Luther at 850-229-6735 or email at landyl@fairpoint.net.

-- Nancy Luther

The Rev. Dr. Catherine Quel-Engel took a break during her coastal vacation and led our worship service last Sunday. She is currently priest-in-charge within the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa and previously served as Chaplain of her alma mater, Cornell College.

Looking for Something

New (to You)?

It's not too late to shop for home furnishings that were previously used in our rectory. Table and floor lamps (from $40 to $100), 3'x4' beveled mirror ($200) washing machine ($250), dryer ($125), etagere shelf ($350), wooden console ($50), highboy ($400), and coffee table ($50). Call Rennie Edwards at 205-936-8124.

April 30, 2023

Celebrant - The Rev. Martha Harris

Greeters - Tom Edwards, Ralph Wagoner

Lectors - Randy Mims, Candace Springer

Prayers of the People - Susan Galloway

Acolyte - Mandi Singer

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Gloria Austin

Altar Guild - Rennie Edwards

Flower Guild - Joy Tracy, Dee Crusoe

May 7, 2023

Celebrant - The Rev. Martha Harris

Greeters - Tom Edwards, Ralph Wagoner

Lectors - Candace Springer, Tom Edwards

Prayers of the People - Kristin Anderson

Acolyte - Brooks Jones

Lay Eucharistic Minister - Candace Springer

Altar Guild - Gloria Austin

Flower Guild - Dee Crusoe

Your Bay View: Trinity's bi-weekly e-newsletter, the Bay View, reaches members and friends every other Friday, sharing news and inspiration for and about our parish. Please send information and announcements, as well as photographs, to info@trinityapalachicola.org or call the church office at 850-653-9550. The deadline for submission is noon on Wednesday of each publication week. (Next deadline: May 10, 2023)

-- Kay Carson, Editor

Worship Service at 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

Email: info@trinityapalachicola.org