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From the Rector
Just as many mothers possess Godlike qualities, God possesses some motherlike qualities. As we approach Mothers Day, I've posted a few thoughts about those qualities on
I invite your comments!
I'll see you in church!
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It makes our hearts glad when. . .
* Seven people complete the Discovery Weekend in preparation for Bishop Wimberly's visit on June 8.
* We solemnize the marriages of Mark Kelso and Jennifer Beck and Erik Monson and Kathryn Rose.
* Rachel Brooks, Peter Brooks, and Parker Knight are presented for Holy Baptism.
Send news that makes our hearts glad to
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The Coming Week
Monday, May 12
12:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer
5:00 p.m. Seekers
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Tuesday, May 13
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Wednesday, May 14
8:15 a.m. Building Committee
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday, May 15
8:15 a.m. TES Morning Prayer
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
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We have openings in the following positions:
Help with the Welcome Table in the Narthex. The E-Team needs friendly folks to assist at the welcome table in the Narthex where members and visitors get name badges and information about Trinity.
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.
Wedding Guild Members are needed to assist with Trinity Weddings from time to time.
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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Take a Look!
Parish photographs are now on display on the bulletin board outside the church office. There are also pictures on our website www.trinitygalv.org |
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Keep us in the Loop
If your contact information has changed within the past six months, or if it changes in the future, be sure to email or call in your new information.
info@trinitygalv.org
or
409-765-6317
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The Day of Pentecost
and Mothers Day
May 11, 2008
Collect of the Day
Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Scripture
Click on the passage below to read the text online.
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:25-35, 37
1 Corinthians 12:3b-13
John 7:37-39
Clergy
The Reverend David C. Dearman will be the Celebrant at 8:00 a.m. and the Preacher at both 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. The Reverend Ronald D. Pogue will be the Celebrant at 10:30 a.m. and will be both Celebrant and Preacher at St. James the Fisherman, a mission of Trinity Church now worshipping at the west end offices of The House Company, Hwy. 3005 at 7 Mile Rd.
Music
Prelude: Veni Creator: plein jeu, fugue - Nicolas de Grigny
Postlude: Veni Creator: Dialogue - Nicolas de Grigny
Hymns: 516 Come Down, O Love Divine, 349 Holy Spirit, Lord of Love, 199 Spirit of God, Unleashed On Earth, 506 Praise The Spirit In Creation
Offertory Anthem: I Will Pour Out My Spirit - Carson P. Coonan
Communion Anthem: Come, Holy Ghost, Draw Near Us - Leo Sowerby |
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The Altar Flowers
The Altar flowers this Sunday are given to the Glory of God and in memory of Elizabeth G. Rowles, Russell R. Rowles, Mildred S. Rowles, Joanna Jackson, Nadine Pillot Cuenod, Helen Paxton Moore, Mildred Paxton Moody, Katherine Schroeder King, and Vivian Schroeder Sweeney.
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Let us Pray.
For those who are sick or have requested our prayers: Gay Pogue, Ruth Jones, Paul Grizzle, Dave Barker, Sally Wallace, Glenda Willis, Chris Willis
For those on the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer at St. George's and St. Patrick's, Houston; St. James', Houston; St. John's, LaPorte; St. Peter's, Pasadena.
For those for whom our ongoing prayers are requested: John Harp, Rose Farmer, Gloria Prescod, Phillip Head, Trudy Lisenbe, Bill Leopold, Betty Glendenning, Doris Janek, Jack Bushong, Winona Gibson, Harriet Newding, Lil Guyette, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Betsy Stirling, Gloria Prescod, Dot Wolma, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso
For those who are in harm's way: The Rev. David Waweru, August Dannenmaier, Michael Scott, Wayne Sanchez, Brandon Cronise, Charlie Havlik, 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 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 rector at rpogue@trinitygalv.org or by phone by the end of each month.
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Celebrating Birthdays
Rachel Nielsen, Jonesy Herrera, Marc Cuenod, Sally Wallace, Ed Patterson, Karl Anderson, J.J. Fryar, Carol Malloy, Rhoda Spuhler, Gabriella Baade, Chase Adams
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 A Rose for Every Mother
Every mother present for worship on Sunday, May 11, will receive a long stemmed red rose. |
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On Saturday, May 24, lay and clergy delegates from the Diocese of Texas will gather at Christ Church Cathedral to elect a Bishop Coadjutor, one who will succeed Bishop Wimberly upon his retirement as Bishop of Texas. Your delegates are meeting and attending "walkabouts" in the process of discernment that leads to the election. As a diocese, we are all invited to join the following prayer.
Gracious God, you call the church to witness to your Kingdom revealed through Jesus Christ: Send your Holy Spirit to guide into unity the hearts and minds of the people who will be electing the next Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, that our diocese might be led by a person of your own choosing, who will help us ever more become the people and Church you have created us to be-a people who witness to the Kingdom of God boldly, minister unselfishly, and worship joyfully. All this we pray in the name of our Master Teacher, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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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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Children's Christian Formation
This Sunday, May 11
We hope to see all the children in Godly Play this Sunday! It is Pentecost and the lesson is the Mystery of Pentecost taught by Katrina Griffith and Gina Thomas.
The children will return in time for the baptism of Rachel and Peter Brooks. The children will watch the baptism and then follow Father Pogue to the front and to help hand out the roses to all the Mothers.
Summer Plans for the Children
The last Sunday of Godly Play will be June 8 when the Bishop is here. There will be a brief vacation period and then beginning July 6 - August 24, Karen and Mike Peterson have volunteered to show Veggie Tale movies at the usual Godly Play time. Children will return during the Peace. We need volunteers who have been trained in Safeguarding God's children to be the second adult in the room. Please help us keep this Children's Ministry going strong this summer!
Spring Godly Play Schedule
Godly Play meets every week at 10:15 am. Children return to the sanctuary during the Peace.
May 11 - The Mystery of Pentecost (The People of God Meet God in a New Way)
May 18 - The Synagogue and the Upper Room (The Holy Word and the Holy Table)
May 25* - Circle of the Holy Eucharist (What Happens in Church Each Sunday)
*Bring canned goods for St Vincent's House; children will carry baskets to Chancel steps.
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Trinity Youth Info
Our Youth and their leaders had a great weekend at Gordon Ranch the weekend of April 24-26 with 23 terrific young people. We won't forget the ducks quacking all night, hamburgers sizzling, singing Praise songs including How Great Is Our God, rolling races, the 3 teams (no names, the Originals, and the Caveliers), taking Communion outside with The Rev. Evelyn Hornaday and using the bread we made, our first swim of the year, staying up late, talking about the blowouts in Life around the campfire, great friends, basketball, zip-zap-zop.
Coming Soon. . .
May 25 - Senior Sunday - Our graduating seniors will be honored at a special service this Sunday.
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 Episcopal Visitation, June 8
The Rt. Rev. Don A. Wimberly, Bishop of Texas, will visit Trinity on Sunday, June 8. We will present several people to him to be received or confirmed or for reaffirmation in the Episcopal Church at the 10:30 a.m. service. There will be a reception following that service for Bishop Wimberly and those who have received the laying on of hands. He will also meet with the rector and vestry.
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Salvation Army Meals Outreach Welcomes Donations
The Trinity mission outreach to the homeless that cooks and serves dinner at the Salvation Army three Thursdays each month is in need of donations to purchase food. Three teams of  parishioners cook and serve approximately 150 simple meals at an average cost of $1/person. If you would like to support this important ministry through a donation, please drop a check in the collection plate or bring/mail it to the church office. BE SURE to note on the memo line that the donation is for the Salvation Army meals! |
ECW invites participation in serving AIDS Coalition Luncheons
 The Episcopal Church Women of Trinity have undertaken to provide lunch four times a year for the AIDS Coalition. We will be purchasing a meat and need donations of salads, vegetables, bread, desserts, and tea/coffee for a group of 30-40 folks. Our first lunch is June 19th. If you are willing to help with this ministry, either by preparing a dish and/or by helping serve the meals, please contact Anne Browne (409-457-9634 or momqat@hotmail.com) Also, we will be waving a sign-up sheet after services for the next few weeks and you can indicate your willingness to serve then. |
Wear your Trinity lapel pin!
By wearing your Trinity lapel pin, you invite others to ask about its significance, thereby providing a natural opportunity to speak about your church and its meaning for your life. If you do not own a lapel pin, you may purchase one at a cost of $5 in the parish office. The pin displays the arms of Trinity Church, the same as our banner. | |
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