Trinity Newsletter for April 21, 2024

April 21, 2024

Sharing Christ's love and grace in a vibrant community whose joyful spirit empowers people to do God's work.

Service Bulletins

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8:00 am - Sunday Service, Rite I

10:30 am - Sunday Service, Rite II

Good News Daily!

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Good News Daily - April 21, 2024

Serving This Week

8:00 am - Sunday Service, Rite I

Acolyte - Val Folden

Lector - Dick Ayres

Eucharistic Minister - Val Folden, Dick Ayres

Vestry Member - Val Folden

10:30 am - Sunday Service, Rite II

Crucifer - Victoria Haase

Torch Bearer - Samantha Bathgate, Caroline Haase

Gospel Book - Caleb Hosaflook

Lector - Jessica Smith

Intercessor - Bruce Davis

Eucharistic Minister - Tom Rotella, John Tyler

Vestry Member - John Tyler

Digital Ministry - David Hosaflook

Ushers - Bruce Davis, Adrian Smith

Parish Shepherd - Holly Feliciano

Continuing Expansion of Youth Participation

in Christian Service at Trinity

Trinity continues to expand opportunities for youth to participate in Christian

service. Caroline did her part to help with the effort.

John Henze, along with Adrian Smith, were designated ushers at the 10:30 am Rite II church service on Aprill 14th. Mr. Henze assisted in guiding Caroline, who was pulling a wagon with food items for the Trinity Outreach Ministry from the back of the sanctuary to the front, following the Oblation bearers. An announcement had been made about the need for food donations of cans of tuna, boxes of macaroni and cheese, rice, and white pasta for those with food insecurities. Pet food donations are also needed for the Trinity Animal Welfare Ministry.

After completing her task, Caroline was told by Mr. Henze that she did a fine job. Her mother, who was in the church choir, was all smiles. She believes that her children participating in worship at Trinity helps them feel known, valued, and needed as members of our community. Additionally, Caroline’s mother can see how it excites her children to contribute!

Sunday, April 21st - Earth Day Hike at Motts Run Reservoir

Following on the heels of getting out and helping out, Trinity Youth Service Action group will be taking a hike this coming Sunday, April 21 at Motts Run Reservoir. We will enjoy a quick lunch in Barber Hall following the 10:30 am service, then head out to Motts Run to explore the trails and help pick up trash along the way.

Sunday, April 28th - *FUN STARS* Kenmore Picnic & Play and Carl's Trip

ATTENTION: Trinity 2nd-5^th graders: Ms. Kelly and friends are ready for a picnic lunch at another local favorite- Kenmore Park! Bring your lunches, comfy play clothes, tons of energy, then head on down to Carl's for an extra special frozen treat! Email Kelly Carniol for further details (kellycarniol@comcast.net).

Notes From The EDGE - April 2024

Opportunities to get involved:

Christian Education needs Sunday School teachers. It’s only a 6 week commitment. The added bonus is you will be helping our youth explore, develop and expand their spiritual life. Please contact Jenn Gray at: jennifergatesgray@gmail.com.

Flower Delivery - each week our Altar Flowers are given to a member of the congregation. While not time consuming, this is an important part of our ministry and very much appreciated by those who are the recipients of the flowers. Please contact Harry Dickinson at hdcpa1@verizon.net.

Coming Soon Blue Notes!

As a commitment to keeping the congregation informed, the Vestry Person at each service will hand out a summary of what occurred at our monthly meeting In addition the Blue Notes will be included in the Newsletter.

Please note Vestry minutes and monthly financial reports are posted on the bulletin board in the hall outside Cynthia’s office as well as in Barber Hall.

On behalf of the entire Vestry, thank you for your continued financial support.

Val Folden

Senior Warden

371-1177, or evenings (540) 656-8824

Joys and Challenges of Aging Group

The Joys and Challenges of Aging group will meet Monday, April 22nd at 10:30 am in the Lounge. All are welcome!

Trinity's Outreach: Food Requests

Trinity's Outreach needs your help. Please bring rice, white pasta, tuna, and macaroni and cheese boxes for those with food insecurity.

You can leave your food donations in the small red wagon parked in the church Narthex.

Trinity's Animal Welfare Ministry: Pet Food Donations

Abandoned and abused cats and dogs need your help.

A small red wagon is parked in the church Narthex to collect

pet food donations.

News from the Trinity Library

Selby will soon order a number of new fiction books for the library and withdraw some older ones that have been on the shelves too long. He is currently compiling his list for both of us to review before placing orders for the books. We will let you know when they arrive and are added to TrinityCat. The new fiction books will be displayed on the bookrack nearest the door to the breezeway.

The Ida Beck chapel facelift is nearing complete. We appreciate Fred Kerby’s help hanging the artwork. Kathie Holliday is making new valences for the chapel and library.

Thank you Kathie and Barry for donating the valences to Trinity. Mother Cynthia will rededicate the chapel on Pentecost Sunday at 9:15 am. You will hear more about this from her as we get closer to Pentecost, May 19th.

Tom Rotella,

Trinity’s Library Manager

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