| From the Rector
Celebration of a Job Well Done
A lot of pats on the back are due for the way our Galveston Episcopal Community welcomed the Diocese of Texas for 159th Council at Moody Gardens! We are having a celebration honoring everyone who did anything from offering a prayer to staffing the registration desk on Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Garten Verein on Avenue O at 27th Street in Galveston. There will be plenty of great barbeque from Luke's. This will be an important gathering of Island Episcopalians so if you had anything to do with Diocesan Council, please plan to attend!
I'll see you in church!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
* Trinity youth give a Mexican Flag Day party for residents of Tide Way on February 24.
* Janet Rice returns home safely from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro.
* The Outreach Council brings back name badges for parishioners and visitors.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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Invitation to help at Funerals
When there is a funeral at Trinity, traditionally the Martha Group of the Episcopal Church Women has provided, at the family's choice, a meal or a cookies-and-punch reception in Eaton Hall. Now the ECW is exploring expanding this group's ministry to better serve the Parish by feeding us in more ways. Contact: Anne Browne, ECW Vice President at, 409-457-9634 or email her at momqat@hotmail.com . |
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The Coming Week
Monday, March 3
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, March 4
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
9:15 a.m. Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, March 5
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
10:00 a.m. DOK
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, March 6
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
10:00 a.m. Turner Chapel Eucharist
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:30 p.m. Choir Practice
Friday, March 7
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer . | |
Christ Healing the Sick - detail from the St. Luke the Physician Window, Trinity Church, Galveston
The Fourth Sunday in Lent
March 2, 2008
Collect of the Day
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Scripture (Click on each citation to read the passage online.)
1 Samuel 16:1-13 / Psalm 23 / Ephesians 5:8-14 / John 9:1-41
Clergy
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant at the 8:00 a.m. service and preach at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Reverend David C. Dearman will be the Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. The Reverend James Scott will be the Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church now meeting at 8:30 Sunday mornings at the West End Offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 at 7 Mile Rd.
Music
Hymns: 429 I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath, 465 Eternal Light, Shine in my Heart, 567 Thine Arm, O Lord, in Days of Old
Prelude: Through Adam's Fall is the World Defiled - Gottfried Homilius
Postlude: Through Adam's Fall is the World Defiled - Dietrich Buxtehude
Offertory Anthem: Now, Behold, to Thee I cry, O Lord (sung in Latin) - Heinrich Schütz
Communion Anthem: Lord Jesus, You Bore Our Sorrows - Franz Joseph Haydn |
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Sunday morning child care discontinued
After considerable discussion, the rector and vestry have reached the decision to discontinue the services Sunday morning nursery attendants. These ladies have been here faithfully for years. However, their services are seldom used any longer and the budget funds are needed elsewhere. At some point in the future, if the need again arises for nursery attendants every Sunday morning or on special occasions, we will revisit this decision. We are grateful to our nursery workers for their long and faithful service. |
Prayers
Those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Ricky Ybarra, Alice Stone, Margaret & Bill Brown, Doris Henkhouse, Samantha Kuhn, Beth Diestler, Carolyn Crawmer, Mary Rudenberg, Stan Hutton, Maxie Brooks, John Harp, Adam Coggin, Eddie Gilbert, Joe Allen, Owen Holtzheuser, Jennifer Fields, Richard Jacobson, and Kim Hines
Those in this diocese at Grace in Georgetown, St. Peter's in Lago Vista, St. James in LaGrange, and St. Mary's in Lampasas.
Those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: Trudy Lisenbe, Bart Tuthill, Bill Leopold, Matthew Gilcrease, John Clyburn, Lynn Cantini, Betty Glendenning, Doris Janek, Jack Bushong, Mary Manger, Winona Gibson, Harriet Newding, Lil Guyette, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Betsy Stirling, Gloria Prescod, Dot Wolma, Laura Matteson, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso, and those in the military: The Rev. David Waweru, Michael Scott, Wayne Sanchez, Brandon Cronise, Charlie Havlik, Kyle Stahlecker, Chad Field, Paul Lett-Brown, Alexander Drum, Nicholas Toombs, Christopher Toombs, Bradford Davis, Eric Iverson, Emmanuel Michael Mackenzie, Josh Moerbe, Jesse Watson, Morgan Watson, and Kevin Laliberté. |
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Birthdays
Emily Erdmann, Lauren Rice, Lillian Fant, Betty Schroeder, Isabella Alvarado. |
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Altar Flowers
Captain The flowers on the Altar on Sunday, March 2, are given to the glory of
God and in loving memory of Kenneth J. Fagan.
Flowers on the Altar given to the glory of God and in memory or in honor of someone special bring extra beauty to our worship services. A minimum contribution of $50 is suggested. Your request and contribution for Altar Flowers should be directed to the Parish Office to the attention of Martha Cuenod, our Tuesday Office Angel. |
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Children's Christian Formation
Godly Play Schedule
March 2 Easter 4-6
March 9 Easter 7/Crosses
March 16 Palm Sunday; Children carry Palms; no Godly Play
March 23 Easter; no Godly Play; Easter Egg Hunt & Flowering of the Cross
March 30* Easter Eggs
April 6 Parable of the Sower; Plant garden
April 13 Parable of the Leaven
April 20 Parable of the Mustard Seed
April 27* Parable of the Deep Wells
May 4 The Good Shepherd & World Communion
May 11 Synagogue & Upper Room
May 18 Circle of the Holy Eucharist
May 25* Symbols of the Holy Eucharist
* Children bring canned goods for St. Vincent's House and present them at the Offertory. |
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Trinity Youth Info
Overnight Youth Retreat at Gordon Ranch
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
WHO: All 6th - 12th graders
WHAT: Overnight retreat at Gordon Ranch, a 110 acre facility, off old Westheimer Road (between Fulshear and Richmond)
THEME FOR RETREAT: Dealing with the Blowouts in Life; small group discussion led by older youth
ACTIVITIES: Softball, volleyball, basketball, fishing, miniature golf, obstacle course, miniature golf, canoeing, horseshoes; hayride and bonfire in the evening
ACCOMMODATIONS: There are 2 bunk houses- one for guys and one for girls each with 2 bathrooms; next door is a cottage with a kitchen and deck for eating and hanging out
COST: $50 - registration deadline March 28
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The Adult Class meets on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Eaton Hall. They will be discussing the Signs of Lent worship inserts during Lent and have postponed their study of Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline, until the Great Fifty Days of Easter. |
Help Wanted!
We have openings in the following positions:
Tour Guides are needed for Sundays and for tour groups by appointment during the week. We want to be able to provide tours every Sunday and to respond positively to the increasing number of requests from groups. The more people out there helping us spread Trinity's story, the better!
Photographers are needed to take photos of new members and at events around the parish. All you need is a digital camera and the memory to bring it with you.
Name Badge Helpers are needed during the month of March to staff a table to renew the use of name badges among our members.
Worship Leaders are needed to sustain our ministry of Evening Prayer every weekday at 5:30 p.m. in the church.
If you are able to assist in any of these ways, please let us know by sending a message to info@trinitygalv.org. |
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Name Badges
During the next month, we will be making an effort to provide a name badge for every member of the parish. If we have a name badge for you already, it will be set out on a table for you to pick up and keep. If you do not have one, there will be request forms on the table for you to fill out and turn in so it will be ready for you to pick up the following Sunday. When the process is complete, each member will bring your name badge with you whenever you are coming to worship or a function at Trinity. Since many of us will forget to bring our name badge from time to time, we will always have a supply of peel and stick name badges and marker pens on hand at a table near the entrance to the church or Eaton Hall. The Outreach Council hopes the use of name badges will increase our fellowship and help build relationships. |
Advance the Mission & Balance the Budget - 2008 Easter Offering
On March 2, the Vestry will make a special presentation at both morning services regarding the need to advance the mission of the parish and balance the operating budget. The Easter Offering will be one aspect of their appeal. Watch for additional details and special offering envelopes soon. |
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Trash & Treasure Sale
Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women
Saturday, April 5
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Isn't it time to redecorate your house? Clean out your garage / your attic /storage unit?
Now is the time. We want your leftovers!!!
Items to donate
Household Goods, Media, Lawn & Garden, China
Small items will be accepted in Eaton Hall from noon to 5 pm on Thursday April 3rd and from 10 to 4 pm on Friday, April 4th. Pick-up of large items on Thursday and Friday mornings can be arranged. Please contact one of the following people to arrange for a pick-up and to let us know what you will be contributing so we can schedule accordingly.
Anne Bentley 409-354-1984, Gloria Schlemmer409-744-8942, Anne Browne409-457-9634
Our purpose is to help preserve and build our church community. Proceeds will go towards carrying on the traditions and outreach of Trinity Episcopal Church. | |
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