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April 27
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
Readings
Acts 17:22-31
Psalm 66:7-18
1 Peter 3:13-22
John 14:15-21
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This Week
Party Like a PreschoolerFundraiser Event11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat., April 26 Tisdale Hall
Spring Rector's ForumSun. April 27 Violin Recital2:30 - 5 p.m. Sun., April 27 NaveTGIS4:30 - 6 p.m. Sun., April 27 Comer CenterBrotherhood of St. Andrew7:30 p.m. Mon. April 28 LibrarySchola Cantorum Rehearsal7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tues., April 29 NaveAscension Day Eucharist7 p.m. Thurs., May 1 NaveDeadline for May TrumpetFri., May 2 Schola Cantorum Concert8 p.m. Fri., May 2 NaveDaughters of the King10:30 a.m. Sat., May 3 Gaylord RoomCinco de Mayo Dinner6:30 p.m. Sat., May 3 Tisdale Hall
VIew more events on the online parish calendar.
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Regular 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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THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY
 Party Like a Preschooler!
The
Holy Trinity Parish Preschool will hold a fundraiser TOMORROW (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. Tickets may be purchased at the door ($5 adult; $2 children). Contact: Kay Watkins, preschool director, watkins@htparish.com, 404.371.1310
Youth Service Project at Food Bank
 All
youth are encouraged to participate in our upcoming service day at
Atlanta Community Food Bank, TOMORROW (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.
SUNDAY Spring Rector's Forum - Guest Caroline Westerhoff
 Our guest for the spring rector's forum will be Caroline Westerhoff. She will preach at both services, and at 9:15 in the chape, she will read several stories from her latest book, Make All Things New: Stories of Healing, Reconcilitation and Peace. That book and her numerous other titles will be available for sale after both services. Caroline is the retired Canon for Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and a former senior consultant with the Alban Institute. She has been a licensed preacher for over 20 years and is nationally known as a conference leader and speaker. Her work over the past years has been particularly concerned with the nature of ministry and the authority conferred on all Christian people in baptism. She holds degrees from Agnes Scott College and Emory University and is married to the Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff, who was our guest for the fall rector's forum in October.
Youth Committee Meeting
The youth committee will meet this Sunday, April 27 after the 10:30 service in the Gaylord Room.
Thank God it's Sunday!
The
next TGIS youth event will be this 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.
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PSSSST! Attention, Please!
Spotlight on announcements and news of note.
ASCENSION DAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 5/1 - Eucharist at HTP
The feast day of the Ascension commemorates the reunion of Jesus the Savior with God the
Creator. We will celebrate with a special liturgy in the nave (note location change) on
Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m., with music provided by parishioners Caroline
Herring, Charles Absher, and
Liz Grant Hilton. All are welcome.
4/30, 5/1 - Special Choir Performances at St. Bart's and the Cathedral
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
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WORSHIP & THE ARTS
Gluten-Free Wafers Now Available at 10:30.
At the 10:30 service, we are now providing gluten-free communion wafers for those with allergies. Simply come to the communion station on the floor of the nave and indicate to the server that you need a gluten-free wafer and he or she will offer you one. A small chalice is also provided to further insure that those with allergies are protected.
4/29, 5/2, 5/4 - Fr. Allan Playing in Atlanta Opera's "Marriage of Figaro."
 Fr. Allan will be playing viola with the Atlanta Opera Orchestra this week in Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro." He reports that the singers are all really excellent and suggests that anyone who has never seen an opera before might want to give this one a try. Performances are Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Centre. Visit www.atlantaopera.org for information about tickets.
5/2 - Schola Cantorum Concert
The Atlanta Schola Cantorum presents their spring concert, "Misere + Alleluia: Songs of Sorrow & Joy" on Friday, May 2 at 8 p.m. in the nave. The concert will feature works by Shutz, Byrd, Gibbons, Brahms, Billings, and Tavener, featuring Allegri's Miserere. Tickets are $10. For more info: www.atlantaschola.org
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.
Please register ASAP in the parish office. 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.
 5/10 - Just Voices Concert
The Just Voices community chamber chorus' spring concert will be held at HTP on Saturday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the nave.
The program, "Psalms of David," includes psalm settings from Renaissance to contemporary as well as Mendelssohn's "Hear My Prayer" for soprano, chorus and piano; Bach's Motet #6 "Lobet den Herrn," for chorus, strings and organ; and "In Virtute Tua," by the Polish Baroque composer Grzegorz Gorczycki, for two violins and continuo.
Admission: $15; students and seniors: $10. Contact: Liz Frazer, director, at 404.875.3266, lizfrazer@justvoices.org.
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.
5/11 - Piano Concert
On Sunday, May 11, at 3 p.m., Dr. Andrew Santander will play a piano concert in our nave. Dr. Santander serves as the Director of Instrumental Music at Gainesville State College, where he is currently head of the music department. He performs solo and chamber recitals both nationally and internationally, and has several competition awards to his credit. The program will include works by Schumann, Stockhausen, and Scriabin. The concert is free and open to the public.
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PARISH LIFE
5/2 - May Trumpet deadline
All submissions for the May issue of the Trumpet (Holy Trinity's monthly newsletter) must be in to Tracy Wells (wells@htparish.com) by Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m.
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 piñata. 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.
5/12 - Feminist Theological Reflection Group
The Feminist Theological Group will meet Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. in Tisdale Hall. Please bring a dish. We will discuss Chapters 8 and 9 of God's Troublemakers: How Women of Faith Are Changing the World by Katherine R. Henderson. Contact Mayo Moses 404.633.0012 if you have any questions. All women of the parish are welcome.
5/18 - Recognition of Graduates
At the 10:30 service on May 18, all HTP graduates will be honored. If you or someone in your family will be graduating from kindergarten, middle school, high school, college, graduate school - or any other school, for that matter - PLEASE let Chris Bray (bray@htparish.com) know ASAP! Be sure to include the name of your school. If you are a high school senior, please tell us your plans after graduation including your college choice. If you are a college or grad school graduate, tell us the name of your institution, your degree, and your major. Note: Students in any grade level (not just graduates) who have received special honors, awards, or scholarships are asked to notify Chris ASAP. Many schools are having award ceremonies at this time of year, and students will be recognized for excellence in academics, sports, the arts, leadership, etc. Please call or send an e-mail describing your achievements so that we can recognize you here at HTP!
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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 and Life, Gaylord Room
Faith and 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
VBS Registration Underway
 Registration is open for Vacation Bible School. 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. 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.
5/18 - Faith Factory Spring Production
Faith Factory will present the musical "Zeroes into Heroes," which tells the story of Gideon, on Sunday, May 18 at 9:15 a.m. in the nave. All are welcome!
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OUTREACH
4/27-5/3 - Serve at Hagar's House.
If you signed up to help serve at Hagar's House (a shelter in Decatur for homeless women and their children), remember that this week is the week! If you need instructions or other information, contact Paul Salter: salter@htparish.com, 404.373.7667.
5/11 - UTO In-Gathering
 The United Thank Offering Spring In-gathering will be on Sunday, May 11 (the Day of Pentecost). If you've been saving coins in a little blue box, this is the day to bring it to church. If you've not been giving thanks daily for all God's blessings, it's never too late to start. You may pick up a blue box in the narthex this morning at the UTO display.
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
TONIGHT - Mark's Gospel Live, 7 p.m., St. Anne's (3098 St. Anne's Lane, Atlanta, 30327).
The Rev. Joseph Morris, a Roman Catholic priest, will act out the Gospel of Mark in its entirety during this two-hour program. Information: www.gospelofmark.us or patcobb@charter.net.
4/26-27 - Sweet P Arts & Crafts Festival, St. Peter and St. Paul, Marietta (1795 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta 30062). More than 100 juried and professional artists and unique crafters from around the southeastern region will be featured. Information: 404-281-0385 or melinabs@comcast.net
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.
5/7 - Diocesan Young Adults' Movie Night
The Diocese of Atlanta Young Adults (DAYA) - 20/30-somethings - will meet Wednesday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Amerson House at St. Bart's for dinner and a movie. For more information on this and other DAYA events, see http://daya.episcopalatlanta.org.
5/18 - Susan Werner concert at All Saints'
 All Saints' Café Night presents singer/songwriter Susan Werner on Sunday, May 18.
Susan's new album, "The Gospel Truth," explores the role of the church in American life and speaks in a wide variety of voices, from faithful and traditional to the critical and unconvinced. Susan is one of the leading voices in the folk music genre and has a string of accolades from the likes of the Washington Post, the Village Voice, and NPR. She was recently named Contemporary Artist of the Year for 2008 by the Folk Alliance.
 The evening begins with a wine & cheese reception at 6:30 p.m., with the performance beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at www.allsaintsatlanta.org.
(If you can't make it to All Saints' on the 18th, Susan will aos be playing a show at Eddie's Attic in Decatur on Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. For more information and to buy tickets, see www.eddiesattic.com.)
Note from Tracy Wells: I helped book this gig for Susan (I also work down at All Saints' as their web person). Susan is one of my favorite artists and in addition to being amazingly talented, is also one of the nicest people I've ever met. She is a GREAT entertainer and I would be willing to bet you will LOVE the show if you come!
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By the way...
New assistant bishop arrives, gets to work, and answers some questions...
by Nan Ross
reprinted from Connecting, the diocesan e-news
While many may have whined about a tax deadline, April 15 turned out to be a great day in the history of the Diocese of Atlanta. Our new assistant bishop, the Rt. Rev. Keith Whitmore, arrived for his first day on the job.
In just one week, the former bishop of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, participated in four liturgies, attended a convocational clergy meeting, witnessed a seminar offered by the diocesan Institute for Ministry and Theological Education and met many Episcopalians. He and his wife, Suzie, who finished up the packing job in Eau Claire and arrived in Atlanta Monday, are putting the finishing touches on a house purchase.
By all accounts, we have been blessed. And to help us get to know him, Connecting posed 10 questions to the new bishop. Click here to learn more.
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The Very Reverend William Thomas Deneke