THIS SUNDAY ! WELCOME BACK!
WORSHIP SERVICES, HOMECOMING PICNIC and MINISTRY FAIR
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Please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share at the Homecoming Picnic this Sunday. Schedule your Parish Directory
free photo shoot - bring your calendar!
Newcomers, here's how the picnic works: Following the 10am service, everyone is invited to a free lunch at our annual potluck, Homecoming Picnic and Ministries Fair. The church provides drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream and we ask parishioners to bring a salad, side dish or finger dessert. Please bring your covered dish outside
to the Stockton lawn BEFORE the beginning of the 10am service. And if
your dish contains peanuts, please let us know.
Here's how the Ministry Fair works: Parishioners are at tables explaining how you can participate in the parish life of Trinity Church. Several of our outreach programs are also attending. As we went to press, here's our list of participants on Sunday:
Acolyte Guild
Bible Study
Centering Prayer
Choirs
Christian Education
Community Art Project
Education for Ministry
Emergency Preparedness
Grounds Committee
Housing Initiatives of Princeton
Memorial Garden
Mission Trip to Uganda
Newcomers Committee
Prayer Team
Prison Ministries
Readers & Intercessors
Rummage Sale
Sound System Volunteers
St. Nick Bazaar
Trenton After School Program
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| Worship & Education
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
(Proper 19)
Click here for this Sunday's Lessons
8:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(Traditional Language, no choir)
Sunday morning childcare, for infants to 3-year olds, is available upstairs in the Nursery in Room 202 from 9:45 a.m. until the conclusion of the 10:00 a.m. service.
10:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(Contemporary Language with combined choirs)
Parish Picnic and Ministry Fair on the Stockton Lawn following the 10am Service!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist with homily.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
5:30p.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing
The church is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays for meditation and prayer. |
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An Evening with the
Rt. Rev. Fred Borsch on Saturday, September 19th at 5pm
Wine & cheese reception to follow
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We are blessed to begin
our year with a special guest, the Rt.
Rev. Frederick Borsch
Bishop Borsch
will join us on Saturday, September 19 at 5:00pm to discuss his most recent
book, Day by Day: Loving God More
Dearly. (The book is available
at the reception desk for $15.00.)
His
lecture will be followed by a wine and cheese reception in Pierce Hall. Bishop
Borsch will then be our guest preacher at all three services and our Adult
Forum leader on Sunday, September 20.
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| Worship Leaders
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September 13th
8 a.m.
Reader: Phyllis Billington
Acolytes: Lynne Davis, Van Davis
Chalicists: Ann Zultner, Curtis Hoberman, Guy Pierson
Ushers: Tim Munoz, Daphne Townsend
10 a.m.
Reader: Van Davis
Intercessor: John Sully
Verger: James Scott
Ushers: Connie Brown, John Matthews, Beth Walker, Bill Walker, John White
Chalicists: Anne Burns, Steve Isham, Fred Lynk, Sylvia Temmer
Acolytes: Dan States, Lily Leonard, Lucy Nalen
Audio: Juris Apse
September 20th
8 a.m.
Reader: Reg Bishop
Acolytes:
Chalicists: Curtis Hoberman, Jim Phillips, Guy Pierson
Ushers: Tom Cooper, Bill Vogt,
9 a.m.
Reader: Louise Dunham
Intercessor: Sylvia Temmer
Verger: James Scott
Ushers: Bill Burks, Grant Fraser, Robert Gunther-Mohr, Robert T. Hall III, Alex Mokwa
Chalicists: Betty Ayers, Anne Burns, Dorothy Moote, Bev Scollay, Sylvia Temmer
Acolytes:
Audio:
11 a.m.
Intercessor: Michael Stebbins
Verger: James Scott
Ushers: Guy Dean III, Lyris Robinson, Bob Senko, JB Smith
Chalicists: Mary Cullen, Denise Gordon-Miller, Donna Laessig, Steve Isham
Acolytes:
Audio:
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| Update on our Partner Parish, Trinity Church, Pass Christian, MS
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 During the Diocese of New Jersey's Youth Mission Trip this summer, parishioner Brook Richards (who serves on the Diocesan Youth Council), had a chance to visit Trinity Church, Pass Christian. Here's his update, and a link to more photos of the "new" church."
"For several years
we have prayed for our partner parish, Trinity Church in Pass Cristian, Mississippi, a parish that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
On a recent mission trip with the New Jersey Youth, I stopped by Trinity and
spoke with Father Colby, their Rector. It's hard to believe that four years ago virtually
nothing remained of the church building. Today, the church building is
continuing to grow out of the ground. Click here to see photos of the church today, and please continue to pray for them.
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Notes on this Sunday's Lectionary Readings by Gordon Graham
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We welcome the return of the lectionary notes, written by a member of our volunteer clergy, the Rev. Gordon Graham (photo).
This week's three readings are linked by an unmistakable
purpose; they all issue stern warnings. The Gospel even expressly describes
Jesus as 'sternly' ordering the
disciples not to tell people that he is the Messiah. This is somewhat strange,
though. Has he not just invited them to name him in this way, and aren't they
supposed to be spreading the Good News of his Messiahship? So why the stern warning? The answer becomes
almost immediately apparent. Jesus does not want the disciples proclaiming him
to be the Messiah until they fully understand what that means, and Peter's
response to the prospect of Christ's sufferings and death shows very clearly that
they do NOT understand. The famous instruction about Christian discipleship --
'To save your life, you have to lose it' -- is given partly to correct this
deep misunderstanding.
'Losing your life to save it' is a paradox that lies at the
very center of the Gospel. There is no saying of Jesus that warrants closer
attention. In the context of this week's other warnings, however, our attention
is being drawn to a more general lesson. The passage from the Old Testament
warns us about the costs of seeking wisdom only after our own foolishness has
led us into disaster, and the Epistle warns us about the special danger
attached to setting ourselves up as teachers, because the talents that are most
effective in imparting wisdom and teaching the truth, are the very same talents
by which we can convince ourselves and others of things that are false and
foolish.
Taken together, the message is this. Be sure you know what
the Christian Gospel truly teaches. However sincere and well intentioned you
may be in what you believe and what you tell others, to fail in this is to fail
in everything. It is a message that runs strongly counter to contemporary
opinion. Nowadays the ideas of truth and wisdom have generally abandoned in
favor of good intentions and personal sincerity, both of which Peter
exemplifies. Contemporary Christians sign up to this as readily as
non-Christians, but today's lessons say to all of us: This is false doctrine -
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Benjamin Franklin Frankly, a musical biography; at Trinity on
September 26th, 7:30 pm
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The work, Benjamin
Franklin Frankly, composed by Clive in 2005, is a light classical piece and
spotlights Benjamin Franklin's life from his early years in Boston through his accomplishments as the
Ambassador in Philadelphia. Performances have already been held in Oxford, England
and in Philadelphia,
although this performance differs from those since it has been rewritten for a
string orchestra as opposed to a baroque trio.
In this performance, the Muncaster Music Makers, a non-profit organization, includes
local musicians from the Princeton area and
lead singers from the Trinity
Church choir as
vocalists. The role of Benjamin Franklin
is to be sung by baritone Matthew Singer who has gained distinction across the United States
as an Opera Singer.
The program will also include: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by W.A.Mozart
Suggested ticket donation is $20 at the door.
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2009-2010 Trinity Reading Series debuts with Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks on October 19th
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Come commune with your inner
fantasy fan or gaming geek with Ethan Gilsdorf, author of the travel memoir /
pop culture narrative FANTASY FREAKS AND GAMING GEEKS: An Epic Quest for
Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary
Realms.
The book is an exploration and celebration of fantasy and gaming
subcultures. On a quest that begins in his own geeky teenage past and ends in
our online gaming future, former D&D addict Ethan Gilsdorf (photo) crisscrosses America,
the world, and other worlds-from Boston to Wisconsin, France to New Zealand, and
Planet Earth to Middle-earth to the realm of Aggramar. He asks game-players and
fantasy fans---old, young, male, female, able-bodied and disabled-what attracts
them to fantasy worlds, and for what reasons, whether healthy, unhealthy, or in
between. 
The event begins with a "geek trivia contest" with prizes that tests
the audience's knowledge of all things Tolkien, Harry Potter, Dungeons &
Dragons and more. Gilsdorf will then read an excerpt from "Fantasy Freaks and
Gaming Geeks," and answer questions. Reception to follow. Monday, Oct. 19.
7:00 p.m. George Thomas Room.
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Paul Jeanes leads Men's Retreat September 25th-27th at
Haynes Farm in Pennsylvania
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Sold out, as they say! Thank you Bill and Aline Haynes for sharing your beautiful farm.
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| Retreat with Dick and Juliana at Kirkridge October 30-November 1
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Scripture repeatedly calls us to various kinds of awakening. However, along the pathways to spiritual
transformation we inevitably meet some impediments, be they blindness, anxiety,
doubt, hardness of heart, or despair. During this retreat, we will explore
resources from Holy Scripture, from poetry, art, dreams and personal experience
to guide us beyond these impediments toward faith and
thanksgiving.
Each one of five sessions will include worship and conversation. In
addition to our time together, we will spend time apart in silence for solitary
reflection.
We hope that our time away will be a 'homecoming' rather than a retreat
as we awaken more readily to the presence of God in our daily lives.
Everyone is welcome! To register for this retreat, please contact Kirkridge's registrar, Janet. You may email her or call her at 610-599-4602. She is usually there from 9:00AM to
3:00PM weekdays. Thank you for your interest.
Dick and Juliana McIntyre Fenn
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Sign up for your free photo
THIS SUNDAY at picnic or online on
Trinity website; help Trinity create
a new parish photo directory
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Signing
up for the picture taking will begin at the Parish Homecoming Picnic after the
conclusion of the 10am service THIS SUNDAY. Parishioners can also register for a photo session online on the Trinity website.
Ambient has agreed to schedule taking pictures throughout the fall and even into the Thanksgiving weekend of
November 27th-29th, which allows our families to include students
home from college and grandparents visiting for the holiday. Photography can be
scheduled weekdays from 2pm-9pm, Saturday from noon- 7pm, or Sunday noon-6pm.
For more information about the church photo
directory, please call (609-924-2277) or email Annie Thomas.
No, this isn't a Trinity family, but Ambient does suggest we all wear dark clothing without busy patterns, just like this mystery family.
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THIS SUNDAY
Tubing on the Delaware for our Youth Group
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ATTENTION YOUTH GROUP: This Sunday, September 13th Trinity's
Youth Group will be joining the Youth Group of All Saints, Princeton, for an afternoon of
tubing down the Delaware River. We will meet at Trinity at 12:30. The cost is
$20.00, which includes lunch (hot dogs from the famous Delaware River Hot Dog
Man). If you are interested in participating please email Michael Lovaglio or phone him at 631-747-1409.
Click here for more info Delaware River Tubing |
Acolyte Guild Honored this Sunday at
10am Service
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Calling all choir members
for a new year of
glorious music!
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The 2009-2010 Trinity Choir season starts this Sunday,
September13th, with rehearsal at 9 AM for the 10 AM Homecoming
service. All members of all choirs will
be participating. The regular rehearsal schedule begins the week of September
14. Please check the calendar on the
choir website for further information about rehearsal times and services. Click here for the choir website
(For future reference, the URL is http://trinityprinceton.org/choirs
New singers are welcome.
If you would like to join a choir, please email
Tom Whittemore,
Director of Music
Looking forward to a year of glorious music!
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Rite 13, J2A
and Youth Group
September 20th
Cookout at
Rev. Richards' Home
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ATTENTION ALL Rite 13, J2A, AND YOUTH GROUP STUDENTS: On
Sunday September 20th we will be having a celebration BBQ at 2PM. The
BBQ will be at the Rev. Anne Marie Richards' home (11 Rollingmead Street in Princeton). To RSVP (which we really need you to do!) and for more information please email Michael Lovaglio
or call him at 631-747-1409.
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September 29th
Feast of St. Michael
Service at 12:10pm
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Please make an effort to come to the 12:10 Eucharist on Tuesday, September
29th. We will celebrate the Feast Of St. Michael and All Angels on that day.
This is one of the Prayer Book Holy Days which we have made special over the
past few years. There will be a festal Eucharist with homily and some glorious
hymns. Please come and make this an extra special occasion.
--The Rev. Allan King
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Memorial Service for former Trinity Sexton
Allan Meyner
at Trinity Church
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There will not be a service for Allan on September 19th, as previously announced. A new date and time will be announced as soon as arrangements are final.
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Community art project at Homecoming Picnic
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On Homecoming Sunday, September 13th, stop by the Community Art table. Together, we will brainstorm our hopes and dreams for Trinity and translate that into something visual. Think about whether there is anything from home you want to bring that captures that kind of feeling and we'll glue it to our communal project!
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Students can be chalicists and readers
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Attention students in 5th grade to 12th grade:
If you are interested in participating in our 9am
service as either a reader or as a chalice bearer, please ask your parents to
email Michael Lovaglio
or call him here at Trinity at 924-2277.
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Run with the Rector
on Wednesday mornings
at 9:30am
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Our rector Paul Jeanes would love for you to join his Trinity running group; they buzz around the neighborhood, about 3 miles, ladies and gentlemen.
Please stop in the parish office when you arrive as everyone gathers before they trot off.
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Could you help with Children's Worship?
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Children's Worship at Trinity During the
9:00 service, Trinity has special children's worship in the children's chapel.
We are looking for volunteers to be assistants to help the
leaders. If you are interested, please email Sarah Kinney Gaventa
or call her at the church!
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Our Parish Office Hours
are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm and
Friday, 9am - 3pm
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You can always reach our clergy in an emergency by
calling them on their cell phones:
Paul Jeanes
609-851-6989
new number!
Anne Marie
Richards 609-651-3217
Sarah Kinney Gaventa
609-365-0419
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Correction regarding
Newcomers Guide
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The
Newcomers Packets are intended to
help visitors and new members of Trinity
Church get oriented to
the many opportunities this church offers. You are certainly welcome to
take a few and give them to those friends of yours who always ask you about
your church, but we did not intend for them to be used for general advertising,
as a recent E-Pistle stated. Sarah Kinney Gaventa
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Would You Like a
Trinity Name Tag?
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Please wear your name tag during church (all services, so we can recognize you and remember you at Evensong and Compline, as well as Sunday morning services. Please email parish administrator
Annie Thomas
if you would like to have a Trinity name tag!
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Deadline for the Next E-Pistle and Service Leaflet is WEDNESDAY,
10 Am
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Look for your next issue of E-Pistle on THURSDAY. Please keep sending your news for E-Pistle to Alison Roth at rotha@trinityprinceton.org
Not sure if your news goes into E-Pistle? No
problem! Send everything to Alison, who will direct your information to
the proper person, and keep reading E-Pistle to follow the parish life
of Trinity Church,
33 Mercer Street,
Princeton, New Jersey.
Telephone 609-924-2277
Fax 609-924-9140
www.trinityprinceton.org
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