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From the Rector
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week for Christians in most parts of the world. During this week, we are called into a very intimate relationship with our Savior as we walk with him once more along the painful steps of his Passion.
On Palm Sunday, we are reminded of his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and hear the entire Passion story read.
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, we gather in the Chapel for Noonday Prayers and read the Gospel for each of those days, recounting specific incidents in Jesus' last week before the Crucifixion.
On Maunday Thursday we have the foot washing and celebrate the institution of the Holy Eucharist.
Good Friday is focused upon the cross and the Savior's death upon it. At the setting of the sun on Holy Saturday, we gather at the Columbarium for the Lighting of the New Fire and process into the nave for the Great Vigil of Easter and Baptisms.
Easter, of course, is the central and most holy feast day of the entire Christian year, when we celebrate our Lord's passing over from death to life and all that means for our redemption.
I realize that many of you will be out of town during Holy Week because it is also Spring Break for our schools. Please remember that our attendance at the services of Holy Week and Easter is still an essential ingredient in our faith journey. Wherever you may be this week, find a community of Christians with whom to share the journey! Read the morning paper if you need to be reminded how important it is for Christians to celebrate these disciplines.
I'll see you in church!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
* Trinity's "E Team" reintroduces name badges for the entire parish.
* Springtime weather allows us to gather for coffee and fellowship on the Garth again after Sunday services.
* Eaton Hall is stabilized and back in use.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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The Coming Week
Monday, March 17
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, March 18
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
5:45 p.m. Vestry Finance Com.
Wednesday, March 19
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, March 20
MAUNDY THURSDAY
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
12:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist
Friday, March 21
GOOD FRIDAY
11:30 a.m. Lentil Soup & Hot Cross Buns in Eaton Hall
12:00 p.m. Adoration of the Cross
12:30 p.m. Lentil Soup & Hot Cross Buns in Eaton Hall
1:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 22
HOLY SATURDAY
7:30 p.m. Great Vigil of Easter with Baptisms
Sunday, March 23
EASTER DAY
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at St. James the Fisherman
9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt on the Garth
10:15 a.m. Flowering of the Cross
10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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Palm Sunday
March 16, 2008
Collect
Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture
Readings for Palm Sunday are found here.
Clergy
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant and Preacher at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Reverend James Scott will be the Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church, now meeting at the West End offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 and 7 Mile Rd.
Music
Because we begin the 10:30 a.m. service on the Garth with the Liturgy of the Palms, there is no Preude.
Postlude: Dominica in Palmis - Jean Langlais
Hymns: 154 All Glory, Laud, and Honor, 156 Ride On, Ride On In Majesty, 168 O Sacred Head,Sore Wounded
Offertory Anthem: At The Name Of Jesus (Hymn 435) - Ralph Vaughan Williams
Communion Anthem: Jesu, Grant Me This, I Pray - Percy Whitlock |
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Prayers
Those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Paul Grizzle, Phillip Head, Debra Hickman, 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 Epiphany, Calvert; St. Francis', College Station; St. Thomas', College Station.
Those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: Trudy Lisenbe, Phillip Head, 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, Ricky Ybarra, Jesse Watson, Morgan Watson, and Kevin Laliberté.
Important note about the Prayer List
At the end of March, the Prayer List will become "blank." With the assistance of the Daughters of the King, the Rector will establish a new list for ongoing prayers as well as a new current list. If you have a request for either of the new lists, please communicate it to the rrector at rpogue@trinitygalv.org by April 1.
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Birthdays
Sid Farmer III, Sergio Ortuno Jr., Ben Davis, Trish Clason, Jeannie Poirier, Lela Crawford, Sue Langston, Alex Monteith, Charles Cragar, and Donny Howell, Jr. |
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Altar Arrangements
The arrangements on the Altar on Sunday, March 23, are given to the glory of God in memory of The Reverend Benjamin Eaton, Sealy Hutchings II, and Ellie Lefeber.
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 attentioin of Martha Cuenod, our Tuesday Office Angel. |
| Parking Information
The construction fence is now moved so that the walkway alongside the north side of the church is no longer obstructed. You may now park in the lot on 23rd Street and use this sidewalk to get to the main entrance of the church. |
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 Easter Eggs Needed
Please bring 2 dozen plastic eggs (with candy inside) to the church between March 12th and the 19th. |
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Children's Christian Formation
T.A.C.K. (TRINITY AWESOME CHURCH KIDS)
Easter Day
9:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt on the Garth
10:15 a.m. Flowering of the Cross; children bring flowers from garden or purchased to place in the cross; bring Mite Boxes; no Godly Play
March 30
10:15 a.m .Godly Play - The lesson is the Parable of the Leavenand will be taught by Katrina Griffith and Joan McLeod; children return to parents during The Peace; Children bring canned goods for St Vincent's House and will bring baskets to the Chancel steps
April 13
Children's Sunday The Children of Trinity will play a special role and have a Godly Play lesson during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Spring Godly Play Schedule
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* Parable of the Leaven
April 6 Parable of the Sower; Plant garden
April 13 The Good Shepherd
April 20 Parable of the Mustard Seed
April 27* Parable of the Deep Wells
May 4 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
The "Paper Clips" movie night was a huge success with 17 youth and 33 parents/church members attending. Much was learned about tolerance, the power of love, and the difference a few can make in changing the world. Special thanks to Rabbi Kessler, Melissa and Michael Jacobs, Gina Thomas, Dixie Posert, and Oliver Black.
Coming Soon
Easter Day - Youth will hide Easter Eggs at 9 am for 9:30 am Easter Egg Hunt on Garth
April 6 - Geocaching; a virtual GPS treasure hunt; this activity combines treasure hunting with satellite and internet technology; sponsors: Bob Ebert, Pamela and Alex Petty
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 |
| Adult Christian Formation
The Adult Class will not meet on Palm Sunday or Easter Day. Beginning on Sunday, March 30, the class will be discussing Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline, during 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.
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 toinfo@trinitygalv.org. |
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Name Badges
This month, the "E Team" at Trinity is distributing name badges for every member of the parish on Sunday mornings. 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 E Team 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. |
Watch the Vestry Video!
The Vestry made an appeal to the congregation last Sunday morning to balance the budget. A video of the presentation may be viewed by clicking on this link:
Vestry Balance the Budget Video |
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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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