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April 13
The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Readings
8:00 a.m.
Acts 2:42-47
Psalm 23
1 Peter 2:19-25
John 10:1-10
10:30 a.m.
Exodus 14:5-14
Psalm 23
John 10:11-15
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Upcoming Events
Feminist Theological Reflection Group
6:30 pm. Mon, April 14
Gaylord Room
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
7:30 p.m. Mon. April14
Library
Vestry Special Meeting
7 p.m. Tues, April 15
Conference Room
Welcoming Committee
5:30 p.m. Thurs., April 17
Library
Seniors in Action to Spelman College
12 p.m. Fri., April 18
meet in HTP parking lot
Community Blessing of New CHapel at Agnes Scott College
2 p.m. Fri., April 18
Rite 13 Rehearsal & Dinner
5:30 p.m. Fri., April 18
Tisdale Hall
Atlanta Young Singers Rehearsal
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat., April 19
Nave
Shrimp Boil & Entertainment Revue
5:30 p.m. Sat., April 19
Tisdale Hall
VIew more events on the online parish calendar.
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Weekly Events
WORSHIP
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
8 a.m. Sundays
10 a.m. Wednesdays
Chapel
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
10:30 a.m. Sundays
Nave
Altar & Flower Guild Set-Up for Worship
9 a.m. Saturdays
ADULT FORMATION
Christian Formation
9:15 a.m. Sundays
Bible Study
11 a.m. Wednesdays
Gaylord Room
YOUTH FORMATION
Sunday School
9:15 a.m. Sundays
Comer Center
Faith Factory Rehearsal
6 p.m. Wednesdays
Comer Center
Preschool
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
MUSIC
Handbell Choir
5 p.m. Wednesdays
Sue Hall Choir Room
Adult Choir
7 p.m. Wednesdays
Sue Hall Choir Room
Pipe Band Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. Thursdays
Tisdale Hall
SUPPORT GROUPS
Al-Anon
7:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Conference Room
Al-Anon for Men
7:30 p.m. Thursdays
Conference Room
Nicotine Anonymous
12 p.m. Saturdays
Conference Room
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PSSSST! Attention, Please!
Spotlight on announcements and news of note.
THIS WEDNESDAY - New Orleans Dinner
 If
you want to know more about Holy Trinity's Katrina relief and
rebuilding trips, join the mission trip veterans for dinner on
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Depeaux
(in the restored Decatur Depot at Trinity and Howard.) There will be a
short presentation on the trips and discussion of our partnership with St. Anna's Parish
in New Orleans, plus information on upcoming trips and plenty of time
for questions, comments, and shared stories. Cost is $20 (checks
payable to Holy Trinity). We'll all order from the Depeaux's wonderful
Louisiana menu and any balance remaining will go into our St. Anna's
fund. There will be a signup sheet in the narthex after both services
on March 30, April 6, and April 13. Contact: Dot Moye, 404.377.2116, davismoye@bellsouth.net.
5/17 - Children's Eucharistic Workshop
 All children and parents are invited to the upcoming Eucharistic Workshop at HTP on Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. This workshop, which is designed for kids and parents to do together, will include age-appropriate instruction about the Holy Eucharist for children plus helpful information for parents. We'll also enjoy music, food, and fun. We'll even bake (and break) bread together! The highlight of the event will be an instructed Eucharist with Fr. Deneke. Contact Chris Bray for more information or to register.
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WORSHIP & THE ARTS
4/20 - Youth and Children's Sunday
On this festive day we will showcase the gifts of Holy Trinity's youth and children. Young people will serve as liturgical ministers at the 8:00 and 10:30 services. The 10:30 service will also include chancel dramas by the youth and by the Rotation Sunday School children, music from Faith Factory and the youth, and the Rite-13 ceremony, which marks the beginning of the transition to adulthood for youth in the Rite-13 class. Contact: Chris Bray, bray@htparish.com
4/27 - Spring Rector's Forum
 Author Caroline Westerhoff, retired canon for ministry for the Diocese of Atlanta, will be our guest for the spring Rector's Forum on Sunday, April 27. She will speak at 9:15 a.m. in the chapel and preach at both services.
4/30, 5/1 - Special Choir Performance for Ascension
The Cathedral Choir of St. Philip and the Canterbury Choir of St. Bart's will present Ralph Vaughan Williams' Mass in G Minor for Double Choirs at two Eucharist services for the Ascension:
- Wed., April 30 at 7:30 p.m. - St. Bart's
- Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. - Cathedral of St. Philip
5/11 - Baptism
The
next available date for baptism will be Sunday, May 11 (Pentecost).
Contact Fr. Sandlin if you are interested in participating (sandlin@htparish.com).
5/11 - Confirmation at the Cathedral
There
will be a service of confirmation, reaffirmation and reception on
Sunday, May 11 (Pentecost) at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Philip.
Through this service, you can officially join the Episcopal Church or
reaffirm your confirmation and baptismal vows. If you are interested in
participating, contact Fr. Deneke at deneke@htparish.com.
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PARISH LIFE
4/14 - Feminist Theological Reflection Group
The FTRG will meet Monday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. in Tisdale Hall. Please bring a dish. Carole Fulghum will present a program on "Who Is The Real Mary Magdalene?" All women of the parish are invited. Contact: Mayo Moses, 404.633.0012.
4/18 - Seniors in Action to Spelman College
 On Friday, April 18, the Seniors in Action will meet at the church at 12 p.m. and travel to Spelman College for lunch and a guided tour. The liberal arts college for women was founded in 1881 as Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary and set up shop in a church basement. By 1884, John D. Rockefeller became interested and helped finance the purchase of the present property. The college was renamed for his wife, Laura Spelman and her family, who had been active in the anti-slavery movement. There are many early 20th century buildings on the campus as well as modern ones. Bill Cosby is a present day benefactor. Please join us for this interesting afternoon. (Note: the change of day is to allow those who have been unable to join us on our usual Thursday.)
4/19 - Decatur Earth Day Celebration
On Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., the City of Decatur, along with Decatur Recreation and Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, will host an Earth Day celebration in Harmony Park (corner of East Lake Drive and Oakview Road, Decatur).
4/19 - Shrimp Boil and Entertainment Revue
 Come and enjoy this wonderful low country boil to be hosted by the Brotherhood of St. Andrew on Saturday, April 19. The dinner is at 5:30 p.m. in Tisdale Hall. Immediately following the dinner will be the Entertainment Revue, a celebration of music, comedy, and drama by Holy Trinity parishioners. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children, with a $50 family maximum, and will be on sale in the narthex after both services starting today. To sign up to perform at the Entertainment Revue, please contact Chris Bray at the parish office.
5/3 - Daughters of the King Meeting
 The Daughters of the King will meet on Saturday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m. (note time change!). We will include time for prayer, sharing, and completion of the book by Barbara Brown Taylor, Home by Another Way. Virginia Hill will lead us in discussion of pages 143-189. Following our meeting, we will enjoy our annual "end of year" potluck luncheon; bring a dish to share. All women of the parish are invited! Also, watch for information about our summer retreat day on July 12. This is always a wonderful day, spent together in visiting, meditation, explorations of the spirit and prayer. Contact: Joan Kidd, DOK president, 404.294.7384, jjkidd@msn.com, or ShirleyGrace Madajewski, 404.378.4277, shirleygrace2@bellsouth.net.
5/3 - Cinco de Mayo Dinner
 The youth of HTP are hosting a Cinco de Mayo dinner on Saturday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Tisdale Hall. The menu will be Mexican and there will be games, crafts, and a piņata. Please sign up on the sheet provided in the library. Adults: $5; children: $3; family maximum: $15. Proceeds will benefit the HTP youth fund, which makes possible life-changing youth events such as the upcoming pilgrimage to Ireland.
5/7 - 5/10 - Icon Workshop
 Holy Trinity Parish is offering a class in iconography May 7-10. Students will render the Christ Pantocrator (pictured at right) from the 6th century, which is located in St Catherine's in the Sinai. This is not an art class. You do not need to be a draftsman or a painter to paint, or "write", a beautiful icon. This is a class of prayer. Each class begins with the priest blessing everyone's hands. Work is done mostly in silence with Gregorian chants or other quiet music in the background. At the end of the class the icons will be blessed.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday classes will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday's class from 9 to 3 p.m. Tuition for the class is $150 and includes instruction, prepared boards, brushes, gold leaf and pigments. Registration is due by April 25 and a deposit of $75 is required. You will only need to bring a rag for paint, a bottle for water and a towel to protect your icon.
Instructors Judy Langford and Sandy Kezar (mother of parishioner Hildreth Stafford!) are from Bradenton, Florida. They have taught two classes at Holy Trinity as well as classes in New York, Texas and Florida. Both are established artists with works in both public and private collections.
For more information and registration please call Holy Trinity Parish at 404-377-2622. If you have questions about the class please call or email Sandy Kezar at 813-385-9956 or kzsand7@aol.com.
Travel to Norway With Trinity Travelers!
On
the road again - to Norway, June 19-29, 2008 (ten-day trip). See the
sights - Oslo, Bergen, mountains, fjords and more. There are 20 spaces
reserved for us with Collette Tours. Brochures with the itinerary and
other information are on display in the library. Contact: Mary Van Valkenburgh,
770.387.9533.
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ADULT CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Sunday Morning Class Offerings
Class offerings are posted on the bulletin board on the second floor as well as in the Adult Christian Formation section of the HTP website. All classes meet at 9:15 a.m. Current classes are:
· The Bible: Echoes and Mirrors, Comer Center Commons
· Life In Christ, Comer Center Room 257
· Faith in Life, Gaylord Room
Faith in Life Class Studying Westerhoff Book
 The
spring Faith and Life class, which meets Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in
the Gaylord Room, is using John Westerhoff's book,Living Faithfully as a Prayer Book People,
as a resource to explore life centered around the Book of Common
Prayer. This class is excellent for newcomers, for those who seek
baptism, confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church, and for
those who simply want to learn more about the Episcopal Church. With
the use of Westerhoff's book, the course is also intended for church
members who want to explore Anglican spirituality. Contact Father
Deneke for more information at deneke@htparish.com or 404.377.2622.
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YOUTH & CHILDREN
4/19 - Youth Council Nominations Due
Nominations for the 2008-09 Youth Council must be turned in to Rosie Lowndes or Chris Bray by Saturday, April 19. The nominating committee will meet on April 20 to select new members. The Youth Council will consist of 10 members: three from Rite-13, three from J2A, three from YAC, and one at-large. The first meeting of the NEW Youth Council will be on Sunday, April 27 after the 10:30 service. 4/20 - VBS Registration Begins.
 Registration for Vacation Bible School will begin on Sunday, April 20 after both services. The VBS dates are June 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Once again, we are using the very popular VBS program from Group Publishing; this year's theme is "Power Lab: Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power." VBS is open to all rising kindergarteners through rising 5th graders, and it's FREE! 50 spaces are available (including an expected 20-25 visitors from St. Bartholomew's Church) and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Don't delay - sign up soon for this great week of fun in the (soon to be created) HTP science lab! Contact Chris Bray for more information. 4/26 - Youth Service Project at Food Bank
 All youth are encouraged to participate in our upcoming service day at Atlanta Community Food Bank, Saturday, April 26. Meet at HTP at 8:30 a.m.; pick-up is at 1:15 p.m. Lunch will be included, so please bring money. Participants, please contact Chris Bray by April 22 so that carpools can be arranged.
4/26 - "Party Like a Preschooler!"
The Holy Trinity Parish Preschool will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, April 26 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be fun activities for children, a silent auction and raffle drawings for the adults, and food. We would like to raise funds for such things as resource teachers, a permanent substitute, scholarships, and a curriculum director. Here's how you can help: donate items for the silent auction, make cakes for the cake walk, and spread the word to your friends and family. Want to help? Contact Kay Watkins, preschool director, watkins@htparish.com, 404.371.1310 4/27 - Thank God it's Sunday!
The next TGIS youth event will be on Sunday, April 27 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the Comer Center. Join us for games, a short program, and a great dinner! No RSVP needed - just come and bring a friend! The dinner cost is $3 per person.
6/24-6/29 - Province IV Youth Event
The Province IV Youth Event (PYE) takes place June 24-29 in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Anyone in grades 9-12 interested in attending this summer's mission trip needs to get applications in now. Forms can be found on the main page of the diocesan youth website at www.episcopalatlantayouth.org.
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OUTREACH
4/27-5/3 - Serve at Hagar's House
Sunday, April 27 through Saturday, May 3 is our next week to provide dinner at Hagar House, a shelter for homeless women and their children. The sign up sheet is out in the library. This is a great ministry and I encourage your Sunday class, family or other group to try this if you have never been there before. Please contact Paul Salter at salter@htparish.com for information sheets or other questions, or call 404-373-7667.
GreenChurch Committee News
 Thanks to the organizing efforts of Tish Wallace, we will begin to recycle items from the church kitchen starting this week. Recyclable items such as metal cans, plastic containers, and glass containers will be collected in designated trash cans and taken to appropriate recycling sites by volunteers. Thanks for helping to keep our planet clean. (Note: Aluminum cans will still be collected in separate containers by the youth group with the resulting money to be used for trips.)
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AROUND THE DIOCESE
New assistant bishop begins ministry next week
Bishop Keith Whitmore, our new assistant
bishop, will begin his new ministry with us on Tuesday, April 15.
Farmers Market now open at Cathedral
 The Peachtree Road Farmers Market is now open for its second season. The market will be open from
8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays from now to early fall in the parking lot at the
Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Road, Atlanta.
Featured are food
from local farmers, along with a handful of producers of traditional foods and
various local artists and craftspeople.
To join the
Peachtree Road Farmers Market e-mail list, click here. 4/18-19 - Union of Black Episcopalians Southern Regional Meeting in Atlanta
The UBE will hold its Southern regional meeting in Atlanta next weekend. If you are interested in attending, contact James Barron at barron3242@sbcglobal.net or call him at 281.252.8287 or 713.303.7402.
Garden Gala April 27 aids Emmaus House
The third annual Garden Gala to benefit Emmaus House will be Sunday, April 27, at the Sandy Springs woodland-garden home of Holy Innocents', Atlanta, members Bernadine and John-Paul Richard.
The Rev. Claiborne Jones, vicar and director of Emmaus House, says the Garden Gala creates a bridge between Emmaus House and the larger community of Episcopalians. > more ECW Retreat will focus on environment
ECW (Episcopal Church Women) of the Diocese of Atlanta will focus on environmental stewardship at their annual spring retreat May 2-4 at Mikell Camp and Conference Center in Toccoa.
The Rev. Cynthia Hizer, associate rector of the Church of the Epiphany, Atlanta, will talk about what it means to be "A Green Church." Epiphany was named Congregation of the Year by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light recently.
Lucy Perry, past president of the diocesan ECW, will present highlights of a trip to Tanzania with delegation led by Bishop Alexander.
Retreat-goers will be able to participate in hands-on activities in the camp's new St. Joseph Arts Center. For a registration form and more details, click here.
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By the Way...
Haiti Slideshow Video
Click here for a link to a photo slideshow produced by one of the folks on Fr. Deneke's recent trip to Haiti.
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Have something of interest for the "By the Way" section of the E-News? Email it to Tracy Wells at wells@htparish.com.
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