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From the Rector
We have had overnight guests sleeping in the shelter of the Cloister for many years. They appreciate our hospitality. Take a look!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
* So many people contribute items and their time and energy to the Trash and Treasure Sale.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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The Coming Week
Monday, April 7
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, April 8
8:15 a.m. TES Morining Prayer
9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, April 9
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
10:00 a.m. Daughters of the King
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
6:00 p.m. Centering Prayer
Thursday, April 10
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Friday, April 11
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
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for a
for a Pretty Planet
In an effort to minimize the use of styrofoam cups for our coffee at Trinity, we are asking everyone to bring ugly mugs to the church kitchen. Our ugly mugs will help our stewardship of the environment and help us have a pretty planet. Please don't bring mugs that are chipped or cracked or mugs with slogans or advertisements. Bring as many as you can. When we have enough, we'll put the remaining mugs in the Trash and Treasure sale on April 5.
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ECW Spring Luncheon
The ECW Spring Luncheon which will be held on April 26, 2008, in Eaton Hall at 11:30. In addition to the lunch, we will have two wonderful speakers from the Diocesan ECW Board, Anne Hart Rea and Ellen Cook. All women are invited to come for good food, fellowship and an exciting program. Please call Gloria Schlemmer, 409-740-8942, or Anne Browne, 409-457-9634, if you are attending. We want to have enough food for you!
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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 to info@trinitygalv.org.
DON'T FORGET
April 19, 6:00 p.m.
Moody Gardens Convention Center
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Advance the Mission & Balance the Budget - 2008 Easter Offering
On March 2, the Vestry made 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 is one aspect of their appeal. If you have not yet made a contribution to the Easter Offering, please do so. Special envelopes are still in the pews.
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April 6, 2008
Collect
O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Scripture
Acts 2:14a, 36-41, Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17, I Peter 1:17-23, Luke 24:13-35
Click here to read the scripture for the Third Sunday of Easter.
Clergy
The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant at both the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. The Reverend James Scott will be the preacher at the 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. Fr. Scott was the Episcopal Chaplain at the Port of Houston for many years. He is now retired and frequently takes services for us at St. James the Fisherman. Be in worship Sunday and help us welcome him to the Trinity Pulpit.
The Reverend David C. Dearman 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
Prelude: Sheep May Safely Graze - J. S. Bach
Postlude: Postlude on Engelburg
Hymns: 306 Come, Risen Lord And Deign To Be Our Guest, 343 Shepherd Of Souls, Refresh And Bless, 296 We Know That Christ Is Raised And Dies No More
Hymns: Go to the 1982 Hymnal Index to listen to these hymns online.
Offertory Anthem: Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise - Robert J. Powell
Communion Anthem: Soul Of My Saviour - Richard Shephard
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Prayers
Those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Sally Wallace, Bill Morris, Claire Barker, Velma Leavell, Jim Brown, Paul Grizzle, Owen Holtzheuser, Jennifer Fields, Richard Jacobson, and Kim Hines.
Those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: Trudy Lisenbe, Phillip Head, Bart Tuthill, Bill Leopold, Matthew Gilcrease, 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 harms way: 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.
Those who have died: Merle Eisenhour, whose funeral will be held at Trinity Church on Saturday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m.
Important note about the Prayer List
At the end of each month, 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 or by phone by the end of each month. |
| Prayer Circle at St. Vincent's House
There will be a prayer circle at St. Vincent's House on Friday, April 4, at noon, in commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of the asassination of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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The Great Fifty Days of Easter
Disciplines That Define Us
as Easter People
Throughout the Great Fifty Days of Easter at Trinity Church, we will explore the theme Disciplines That Define Us as Easter People.
The Adult Class, which meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Eaton Hall, will be reading and discussing Richard Foster's book, Celebration of Discipline.
Adult Class Celebration of Discipline Topics
March 30 - The Second Sunday of Easter
Introduction to The Spiritual Disciplines
April 6 - The Third Sunday of Easter
The Inward Disciplines of Meditation & Prayer
April 13 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter
The Inward Disciplines of Fasting & Study
April 20 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter
The Outward Disciplines of Simplicity & Solitude
April 27 - The Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Outward Disciplines of Submission & Service
May 4 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter
The Corporate Disciplines of Confession & Worship
May 11 - Pentecost
The Corporate Disciplines of Guidance & Celebration
The Sunday sermons will emphasize the disciplines found in the Baptismal Covenant.
Sermon Topics for Disciplines That Define Us as Easter People
March 30 - The Second Sunday of Easter - Faith
The Apostles' Creed
April 6 - The Third Sunday of Easter - Worship
Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
April 13 - The Fourth Sunday of Easter - Repentance
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
April 20 - The Fifth Sunday of Easter - Proclamation
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
April 27 - The Sixth Sunday of Easter - Servanthood
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
May 4 - The Seventh Sunday of Easter - Reconciliation
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
May 11 - Pentecost - Obedience
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| 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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Children's Christian Formation
Thanks to all the children who participated in Palm Sunday, the Easter Egg Hunt, and Flowering of the Cross. Special thanks to those who helped: Suzette Schultz, Joy Unbehagen, Melissa Jacobs, Mary Lou Shuffler, Jeanie Poirier, Dixie Posert, Genie McDonald. Godly Play will meet every Sunday in April at 10:15 am. Children will be returned to parents during the Peace.
April 6 Parable of the Sower; Suzette Schultz/Pamela Petty; children will plant a garden during the Godly Play lesson; Blessing of the Garden after church
April 13 Children's Sunday;The Good Shepherd & World Communion; Katrina Griffith/Gina Thomas/Pamela Petty
April 20 Parable of the Mustard Seed; Karen Peterson
*April 27 Parable of the Deep Well; Bring canned goods for St Vincent's House; children will carry food baskets to chancel steps
Special April Events
April 13 - Children' Sunday (Good Shepherd Sunday); Children will serve as greeters and carry banners in processional; there will be a Godly Play children's sermon; children will carry baskets to the chancel steps and then remain at the alter for a special children's communion
April 19 - Seventh Annual Gospel by the Sea Concert at Moody Gardens - 6 pm; benefiting St Vincent's House; Joan McLeod is organizing and sponsoring the children and parents to attend the benefit.
Spring Godly Play Schedule
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
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Trinity Youth Info
April Youth Events
April 6 -Geocaching; Have you ever wanted to go on a treasure hunt? Do you enjoy finding new, really cool places that you might never have found otherwise? If you said yes to either of these questions, Geocaching just may be your thing! A relatively new activity, it combines old world treasure hunting with satellite and internet technology. Check it out at www.geocaching.com, then come join us as we go in search of some local caches. Sponsors: Bob Ebert, Pamela and Alex Petty
Overnight Youth Retreat at Gordon Ranch
Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27
There are still a few spots left; sign up today! Call Carol Lee at 409-741-9636 or email carol-lee@sbcglobal.net.
WHO: All 6th - 12th graders
WHAT: Overnight retreat at Gordon Ranch, a 110 acre facility, off old Westheimer Road (between Fulshear and Richmond)
WHEN: Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27; meet at church at 11:30 am; leave at noon Saturday*, return at 4 pm Sunday; *there will be a late car if you have schedule conflicts
WHAT TO BRING: sleeping bag, pillow, towel, toiletries, Bible, sporting and fishing equipment, flashlight
THEME FOR RETREAT: Dealing with the Blowouts in Life; small group discussion led by older youth
ACTIVITIES: Softball, volleyball, basketball, fishing, canoeing, miniature golf, swimming, obstacle course, horseshoes, hayride and bonfire
ACCOMMODATIONS: 2 bunk houses- one for guys and one for girls each with 2 bathrooms; cottage with a kitchen and deck for eating and hanging out
COST: $50; youth must have registration form on file with church
WHAT ELSE: If your last name begins with A-M, bring a 6 pack of your favorite soft drink; if it begins with N-Z, bring a snack item for the group.
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Trash & Treasure Sale
Sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women
Your Invitation to Our Members Only Preview
Eaton Hall
Friday April 4 6-8 p.m.
Stop by for a little wine and cheese and a look at all our treasures.
$5.00 a person (Don't be surprised if we ask you to help price.)
The sale is open to the public Saturday April 5th, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
If you have any questions contact Anne Bentley 409-354-1984.
The Sale, Saturday, April 5
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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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