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RITE I
This year we will use Rite I in Lent for our 10:00 Sunday and 5:00 Saturday services. Although most Episcopal churches revert to Rite I during Lent, I have refrained from doing so in the past because I didn't wish to send the message that Rite I is a part of the penitence that we observe during Lent. Rite I (BCP p. 323) was placed in the 1979 Prayer Book for those wanting a more traditional liturgy in contrast to Rite II. And yet, with its cumbersome, archaic language - and the additional length of the Eucharist Prayer - it might seem to some that Rite I is a liturgical hair shirt, meant to make us uncomfortable for the good of our souls - after all, it's LENT.
The thing is, I love Rite I, and I don't want people thinking that they are being
spiritually disciplined by having to observe it. On the other hand, there are many of us who have never been introduced to the beauty and richness of expression in Rite I - which is unfortunate - thus, the decision to use it this Lent.
I will welcome your comments concerning our observance of Lent, in the interest of making our worship together as edifying and meaningful as possible.
Fr. Jacobs
TRINITY'S LENTEN SERIES FEATURES "CONVERSATIONS" WITH LOCAL FIGURES
The year's Lenten series will take place on each of the five Sundays in Lent
- beginning at 5:30 pm in the Great Hall with a simple meal, followed by an
interview/dialogue conducted by Fr. Jacobs with several of our community's public figures. The topic of the discussion will be the challenges of professing one's faith in the public arena. There will be time for questions from the audience,
and the public is invited. The schedule is as follows:
March 13 - Mrs. Marcia Littlejohn
March 20 - The Hon. Judge Joe Wild
March 27 - Mrs. Alma Lee Loy
April 3 - Mr. Stan Boling
April 10 - Mr. Sean Sexton
Please come and bring a friend!
INSTRUCTIONAL EUCHARIST
Have you ever wondered about the purpose and meaning of what we do in our Episcopal worship? Next Sunday - March 20, the second Sunday in Lent - we will have an instructional Eucharist, which will be a departure from our usual worship. In our observance of the Holy Eucharist, we will examine the different parts of the liturgy, which will be explained as we proceed through the service. The goal is to help us better understand our liturgy and enable us to participate more fully in the Holy Eucharist.
As we proceed, we will pause for explanation of why we are doing what we're doing, with some historic and theological commentary. If you're wondering if this will lengthen the duration of the service, the instructional Eucharist will replace the sermon. My hope is that this occasional departure from our usual worship will help us better appreciate and understand the beauty and richness of our liturgy.
Fr. Jacobs
FOOD SUNDAY FEEDBACK
Your generosity is appreciated - The Salvation Army reports that you gave a total of about 374 pounds of food this past weekend. Please be aware that as food prices keep going up, your help is needed and appreciated all the more. Thank you for caring about those in need.
Deacon Lew
LADIES, SAVE THIS DATE
On March 21st, the Rev. Neely Towe will return to Trinity for a women's Bible
study retreat - a follow-up to her successful appearance last year. The
presentation will take place in the Great Hall from 9:00 AM - 2:30PM, with
registration beginning at 8:30AM. The topic will be: "Navigating Change in
an Ever Changing World". Lunch will be served, and the cost is $30.00. Please
come and invite a guest.
TRINITY READING GROUP
The Trinity reading group will meet Tuesday, March 22, at ten o'clock in the Trinity
media center. The book for discussion is Galileo's Daughter, a joint biography of the magnificent Galileo and his brilliant elder daughter. Sister Maria Celeste was a
cloistered nun who maintained a close relationship with her father, who preserved many of her beautiful and touching letters. All are welcome to attend. Thank you.
Eleanor Wade
EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN
Special thanks to all who share in the many ministries at Trinity, Together we
rejoice in the jubilation of the Lord as we sing His praises in service to others
and within our parish.
All women of Trinity are members of the ECW. We invite you to participate in
meetings,programs,and fellowship.
Our meeting this month will be Thursday, March 24th in the Media Center at
9:00am.
Nominations are in order for president and vice-president for two-year terms.
Please contact Rosalie Williamson, Secretary and Nominating Chair at 299-5211
to add your name to our list of officers for our 57th year at Trinity. Elections
will be in April followed by installation of Officers in May.
We look forward to your support and participation in raising our voices unto the
Lord!
Doris Mattingly
ECW President
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist 8 AM-Chapel
Holy Eucharist 10 AM-Church
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Holy Eucharist Noon-Chapel
Maundy Thursday
Holy Eucharist and Healing 10 AM-Chapel
Maundy Thursday Liturgy 6 PM -Church
Good Friday Noon to 3 PM -Church
Meditations on Jesus' Last Words
Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil 8 PM -Church
Easter Day, Holy Eucharist 10 AM-Church
VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for a volunteer to work at the reception desk in the church office on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM through May.
If anyone is interested, please call the office at (772) 567-1146.
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