Weekly News from Galveston's Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church is a welcoming community sharing the good news of
Jesus Christ through worship, fellowship, learning, and service.
A Prayer for Independence Day
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Liberty. That's a word we hear a lot about around July 4. Do we take it for granted? What does the word mean for followers of Jesus Christ? I've posted some thoughts about that on e-piphanies.com .
I invite your comments.
I'll see you in church!
Ron+
The faithful around the Anglican Communion have a unique opportunity for Bible study with their bishops during the upcoming 2008 Lambeth Conference of Bishops.
"Signs on the Way" -- focusing on St. John's Gospel and
complementing the Bible studies in which the bishops and their spouses
will take part during the Lambeth Conference -- is now available on the
web.
* the food donations for the AIDS Coalition luncheon on Juneteenth became like the story of the loaves and the fishes: all who were present had enough and to spare and there were plentiful leftovers for those who wished to take some home. All who served and all who were served were blessed by your generosity!
10:00 a.m. Woman to Woman 1:00 p.m. ECW Board Mtg.
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Friday, July 11
5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
ERD Continues to support relief efforts in flooded areas of the Midwest as well as in earthquake damaged areas of China and Myanmar. For details, go to Episcopal Relief & Development. Contributions designated for ERD and any of their specific projects may be made through Trinity Church.
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.
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.
The Eighth Sunday After Pentecost July 6, 2008
Collect O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Clergy The John C. Donovan will be the Celebrant and Preacher at the 8:00 10:30 a.m. services. The Reverend Craig Morgan 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 at 7 Mile Rd.
Music Prelude: Schmücke dich, O liebe Seele (Hymn 339) Postlude: Fugue on "America" - Max Reger Hymns: 544 Jesus Shall Reign Where'er The Sun, 488 Be Thou My Vision, 716 God Bless Our Native Land.
To read the texts and listen to the tunes of these hymns, go to the 1982 Hymnal Index
Let us pray
For those who are sick or have requested
our prayers: Rhoda Spuhler, Steve Salch, Stan Hutton, Louise Cilly, Gabon Mcquire, Margaret Brown, Dan Christoffel, Bill and Caroline Crawmer, Debra Hickman, Marilyn Browning, Gay Pogue, Ruth Jones, Paul Grizzle, Dave Barker, Sally Wallace.
For those on the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: St. Luke's, Lindale; St. Michael & All Angels', Longview; St. Cyprian's, Lufkin.
For those for whom our ongoing prayers
are requested:John Harp, Rose Farmer, Gloria Prescod, Phillip Head, Trudy Lisenbe, Bill Leopold, Lynn Cantini, Betty Glendenning, Doris Janek, Jack Bushong, Mary Manger, Winona Gibson, Harriet Newding, Lil Guyette, Marianne Sefcik, Marjorie Sheffield, Betsy Stirling, Dot Wolma, Bryan Davis, Betsy Kelso, and Margy Kelso.
For those who are in harm's way: August Dannenmaier, The Rev. David Waweru, Michael Scott, Wayne Sanchez, Brandon Cronise, 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.
For those who perished and those who suffer as a result of natural disasters, especially in the flooding in the Midwest and in earthquakes in China and Myanmar.
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.
Altar Flowers This Sunday are given to the Glory of God, and in memory of Ira Berry and Joseph Pownall.
Celebrating Birthdays Dan Freeman, Francie Moody-Dahlberg, Megan Stansberry, Patsy Murray, Betty Head, Liz Crocker, Ann Anderson.
Choir on Vacation The
Choir is on its Summer Vacation. Take a moment to let our choristers
know how much their ministry means to us and wish them a safe and
restful vacation. They will return in September.
Harriet Latimer & Associates selected for Capital Campaign The vestry has engaged the firm of Harriet Latimer and Associates to serve as professional fundraising consultants on the next phase of Trinity's sanctuary restoration project. Harriet and Truett Latimer are well-respected, experienced, and successful fundraisers from Houston who have ties to Trinity and are enthusiastic about our campaign. This phase will focus on grants from foundations and other entities, governmental support, and "Friends of Trinity" who also have ties to our historic parish. We also plan to develop a memorial program to recognize gifts contributed in honor or remembrance of loved ones.
The priorities that the vestry has established to be funded through this campaign are: retirement of debt from life and safety work already accomplished, sanctuary column repair, protective covers for stained glass windows, repair of Tiffany altar window and Nativity window, repair of plaster in sanctuary, and new and renovated restrooms. Total funding needed for this phase of our restoration is approximately $2.5 million. If these highest priority projects are successfully funded and additional support is available, improvements to electrical and lighting systems and an architectural assessment of Eaton Hall are secondary priorities.
Harriet and her firm intend to begin immediately and the vestry will keep you informed as the campaign progresses. You can help by letting the rector, Harry Kelso, or Susan Duif know if there are people with ties to Trinity who live in other cities and might be interested in supporting our efforts.
Children's Christian Formation
Beginning July 6, we will have Veggie Tales Hour at the usual Sunday School time, 10:15 a.m.. Enjoy popcorn, goldfish and juice spending time with Larry the Cucumber, Junior the Asparagus and Bob the Tomato. We will need one or two parents each Sunday to sit with the children during the movie. Diocesan policy requires us to have two-deep leadership in activities with children. You must have taken the Safeguarding God's Children training. If you will help, contact Karen Peterson.
The Children's Ministry Team met on Tuesday, June 3, to get organized for the next year. The following leadership roles were established:
Communications - Karen Peterson
Scheduling - Amy Neblett
Preparation and Training - Karen Peterson and Danielle Alvarado
Materials - Greg Whitaker
Recruiting - Gina Thomas
Group Activity Coordinator - Pamela Petty
Nursery - Danielle Alvarado
Contact any of them to offer your assistance!
Supper Clubs Supper Club #1: July 11th at the home of Mike and Jacque Ellis, 8 Lyncrest Drive at 7:00 p.m. Call Gloria Schlemmer at 740-8942.
Super Club #2: Call Brenda Gutierrez at 409-908-9707.
Exciting News! Parish Directory soon to be available online
Parish Secretary Melissa McWilliams is busy making preparations to launch a new online parish directory. Members will be able to access it in a password protected section of www.trinitygalv.org around the end of July. Each member's record will contain basic contact information, including email address that can be clicked to send a message, a map to help you find the person's residence, and a photograph. If you have a favorite photo you would like to be used on your record, please email it to Melissa McWilliamsor bring a copy to the parish office for her to scan. Or, look for one of our photographers after worship on Sunday morning. We want photos of individuals as well as group photos. Also, if you have reason to believe your contact information is out of date, let Melissa know so she can update it before launching this new resource. This new resource will further the Vestry's goal of improving our ability to recognize and communicate with one another in building community at Trinity.
Your input is invited for planning process
The rector and vestry have begun a planning process focused on ways to stimulate participation and growth in pursuit of our mission. The diocese has recommended Friendswood consultant Chris Turner and we have retained her to assist us in the first stage of the process. She will be conducting interviews and gathering information during June and July. If you have ideas or suggestions to help make Trinity flourish, please email Chris Turner of call her at 218-482-0266 (office) or 832-867-6450 (cell).
The Adult Sunday School Class
The Adult Sunday School Class, meeting in Rosenberg Parlor on Sundays at 9:15 a.m., is studying the Sunday scriptures throughout the summer months. Class leadership will be shared by members.
Help Wanted!
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.
Tour Guides
are needed for Sundays and for tour groups by appointment during the week. 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 Leadersare needed to sustain our ministry of Evening Prayer weekdays at 5:30 p.m. in the church.
If you are able to assist in any of these ways, let us know by sending a message to info@trinitygalv.org.
Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have grace to maintain our liberties in righteousness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The vestry has engaged the firm of Harriet Latimer and Associates to serve as professional fundraising consultants on the next phase of Trinity's sanctuary restoration project. Harriet and Truett Latimer are well-respected, experienced, and successful fundraisers from Houston who have ties to Trinity and are enthusiastic about our campaign. This phase will focus on grants from foundations and other entities, governmental support, and "Friends of Trinity" who also have ties to our historic parish. We also plan to develop a memorial program to recognize gifts contributed in honor or remembrance of loved ones.