Trinity Church News: See you in Sunday School! Bishop Borsch to preach at 8am, 9am and 11am

Trinity Church E-Pistle

September 17, 2009

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of having lunch with one of our Trinity faithful. We began to share how fast the past year had gone. Time has indeed flown by. Then my friend said, "When I was sitting in church last Sunday, I looked around and began to think about the past year. If you would have told me that in one year we would have taken out the platform from the central crossing, turned the pews around in the back of the church, created a soft space for children, hired a new priest as a Christian Education director, increased the hours of our youth leader, and our priest would be preaching from in front of the altar and not in the pulpit...I would have said, 'No way!' But, I looked around and thought, 'This is good. This is really good.'

It has been a good year and we have come a long way. There is a wonderful spirit of life and vitality. But (there's so often a "but"), we have much more to do. We've taken the first critical steps, but our journey has only just begun. The real work awaits us. The work that will stretch us, challenge us and call us to ministry we never imagined. This is a transformative time in our culture and a life changing time at Trinity Church. I am very excited about the work of God at Trinity and I hope you are equally as excited!

As we move forward I recall the scripture that I had read at our Celebration of New Ministry. The Lord is speaking to Joshua, "I hereby command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)

Trinity Church, we've come a long way, but we've only just begun. Let us continue on with courage and holy expectation for God is with us wherever we go.

Peace,
Paul+

I welcome your comments! Please email me at
jeanesp@trinityprinceton.org

Worship & Education

Sunday, September 20, 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 8:45 a.m. until the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. service.

9:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
(Contemporary Language with choir)
The 9:00 a.m. service is perfect for families with children! Children join in the opening procession and hymn and head upstairs to the Children's Chapel (Room 201). At the Peace, the children return to their families as everyone prepares for Eucharist. If you prefer to worship together as a family, children of all ages are always welcome in church.

10:00 a.m. - Christian Education for all ages!
Immediately following the 9:00 a.m. service
children have choices based on their age:

children through 6th grade report to their classrooms for Sunday School.

Rite 13 ( grades 7-8) meet in room G18

J2A students (grades 9-10) gather in room G09 .

Sr. High students (grades 11 - 12) meet in room 111

For Adult Forum Hour, enjoy coffee, tea and choose from:

In Pierce Hall, the Rt. Rev. Frederick Borsch is our guest speaker.

Join fellow parishioners for relaxing conversation in the George Thomas room.

11:00 a.m. - Holy Eucharist (Rite II)
Note New Time!
(Contemporary Language with choir)
The 11:00 a.m. service offers a slightly more classic liturgy, with Mass settings sung by our gifted choirs. If you enjoy the rich traditions of Anglican worship, this service is for you.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist with homily.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
5:30p.m. Holy Eucharist with prayers for healing

New! Weekday Evening Prayer
5:00 p.m. Transition from your day at work or school to your evening at home by joining us for Evening Prayer, an intimate, daily, twenty minute service of readings and prayers. 5:00 PM Monday-Friday, in the chancel.

The church is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weekdays for meditation and prayer.

An Evening with the
Rt. Rev. Fred Borsch
THIS SATURDAY,
September 19th at 5pm
Wine & cheese reception to follow

We are blessed to begin our year with a special guest, the Rt. Rev. Frederick Borsch

Bishop Borsch will join us this Saturday, September 19 at 5:00pm in our church sanctuary 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.

Worship Leaders

September 20th

8 a.m.
Reader: Reg Bishop
Acolytes: Lynne Davis, Van Davis
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: Malcolm Richards, Matthew Burns, Dan States
Audio: tba
11 a.m. (Note New Time!)

Reader: Mark McConnell
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: Julia Saltsman, Jack Patterson, Lily Leonard
Audio: tba

September 27h

8 a.m.
Reader: Noreen Duncan
Intercessor:
Acolyte: Sarah Parker
Chalicists: Noreen Duncan, Donna Laessig, Anne Zultner
Ushers: Lynne Davis, Van Davis, Ed Metcalf

9 a.m.
Reader: Nancy Hearne
Intercessor: Nancy Metcalf
Verger: Juliet Richardson
Ushers: Caswell Cooke, Randy Currier, Anne Elliott, Robert Fraser, John Tomasulo
Chalicists: Dee Fenton, Ira Lackey, Maureen McCormick, Nancy Metcalf, Phil Unetic
Acolytes: Kadri Kallikorm-Rhodes, Maddie Schade, Christian Schade
Audio: tba
11 a.m. (Note New Time!)

Reader: Julie Denny
Intercessor: Donna Laessig
Verger: Juliet Richardson
Ushers: Noreen Duncan, James Faus, Michael Gehret, Robert von Zumbusch
Chalicists: Ildiko Antal, Louise Dunham, Steve Isham, Don Mann
Acolytes: Lily Leonard, Lucy Nalen, Slater Nalen
Audio: tba

Kay Roberts and Tina Blackledge being honored October 23 at
TASP dinner in Ewing

Kay Roberts and Tina Blackledge will be honored by the Trenton After School Program (TASP) for their service to the children of Trenton's West Ward on Friday, October 23rd at 6pm at the Covenant Presbyterian Church on Parkway Avenue in Trenton. Tina served for 18 years as TASP's Executive Director and Kay spent 15 years as a volunteer for the non-profit, which is an outreach program of Trinity Church. So now we will say THANK YOU to both Kay Roberts and Tina Blackledge, two people that are truly dedicated to making the lives of urban children at risk more fruitful, more devoted to education, more caring about the environment and their community and their fellow students. Tickets are $40 and can be reserved by contacting Trinity parishioner and TASP board member Bill Vogt at Wmhvogt@aol.com or 609-921-1639.

Chairs for Children and Time for TASP (please see above artwork)were two outstanding TASP fundraisers that were held during Kay and Tina's tenure with TASP.

New writing class led Lauren B. Davis
begins November 3rd

THE PROSE OF YOUR DREAMS- For three Tuesday evenings in November, Lauren B. Davis (photo) will be leading adult creative writing classes at Trinity Church. Based on Robert Olen Butler's book, FROM WHERE YOU DREAM, students will learn how to create emotion in their work, and do away with useless generality and abstraction. We will learn to write through the senses, which is the foundation of all good creative writing. Students will be expected to participate in in-class writing exercises. Open to everyone. Cost: $100. (Check should be made out to Lauren B. Davis) Place: Flemer Library. Please call Lauren at 609-430-0321 to register. Class size is limited to 10 students so please register early. November 3, 10, 17. 6:30-8:00 p.m.

A note on this Sunday's lectionary readings by Gordon Graham

The words 'childish' and childlike' are very similar, yet there is a huge and important difference in their meaning. It is a difference that takes on special significance in the context of this week's readings. Both the Old Testament and the Epistle continue the theme of previous weeks - the nature of wisdom, its importance and its elusiveness. The Gospel for this week also takes up an earlier theme - the inability of the disciples to fathom Jesus' warning that the 'prophet' they have followed for three years, and to whom they have more or less given over their daily lives, is going to be betrayed and killed like a criminal. That much, perhaps, they could have grasped, albeit with the deepest reluctance, but that this was necessary was more than they could understand. All this serves as a preliminary to the touching moment when Jesus takes a child in his arms.

In his letter to the Corinthians St Paul contrasts wisdom with childishness. Here, in this passage from Mark, Jesus makes a certain kind of childlike innocence the pre-requisite for understanding God's purpose of salvation. Situated as we are centuries later, we are in a position to see and understand what the disciples at this stage in the Gospel story could not. But it is no less difficult for us than for them to strip away all the assumptions and presuppositions that we bring to hearing the Word of God. Children in their innocence often have a certain honesty and simplicity that makes them open to the wonder of things. Rightly, the process growing up requires us to put away childish things, but it also brings with it the risk that we will lose the childlike openness to wonder which is a pre-condition of true wisdom.

Benjamin Franklin Frankly, a musical biography; at Trinity on
September 26th, 7:30 pm

The work, Benjamin Franklin Frankly, composed by Trinity parishioner Clive Muncaster 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.

2009-2010 Trinity Reading Series debuts with Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks on October 19th

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. Ethan Gilsdorf, author

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.

Retreat with Dick and Juliana at Kirkridge October 30-November 1

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

Parishioners can 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.

McCaffrey sales slips and used inkjet cartridge collection continues

The Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton earns a percentage of the total sales of our McCaffrey receipts (not older than 6 months, please) AND
Trinity Church earns $3 for every used inkjet cartridge returned, no matter what the brand label. Please leave them in the brown wicker boxes on top of the receptionist's desk in the parish office. Thank you!

How to find your
Sunday School
class !

Look for our red arrow directional signs to
help find your classroom.

Children's Worship and Sunday School Logistics

Logistics for getting children to and from Children's Worship and Sunday school are slightly different this year. Children's Worship will occur at the 9:00 service. Instead of bringing children directly to the Children's Chapel, please bring your children to the Narthex of the church. This way they can see where you are sitting and find you a bit more easily before communion. The children will gather in the Narthex before the service and process in with the clergy. They will then be led directly to the Children's Chapel and return before Eucharist.

If children are going to Sunday School directly from the 9:00 service, they will gather during the final hymn in the major crossing in front of the altar, NOT in the back of the church. Sunday School teachers and parents who want to help their child find their classroom are also invited to gather at this time. Children will then be led to their classrooms. If your child is going to Sunday School but attending the 11:00 service, please have them in their classrooms NO LATER THAN 10:05. The Sunday School hour is shortened this year, because of the 11:00 service, so getting children to Sunday School on time is extra- important this year. Sunday School will end around 10:50.

We look forward to having your children in our Sunday School and Children's Worship
programs this year!

Questions? Please email
Rev. Sarah Kinney Gaventa

THIS SUNDAY
Rite 13, J2A
and Youth Group
Cookout at
Rev. Richards' Home

ATTENTION ALL Rite 13, J2A, AND YOUTH GROUP STUDENTS: This Sunday September 20th we will be having a celebration BBQ at 2PM. The BBQ will be at the Rev. Anne Marie Richards' home (11 Rolling Mead Road 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.

Coffee with the Rector returns!

Join Paul Jeanes in the Parlor on Wednesday, September 23rd and September 30th, from 11am-12 noon, for coffee, tea, Danish and spirited conversation
about the parish life of Trinity Church and life in general.
Please Rsvp to Paul if you can join him. jeanesp@trinityprinceton.org

Newcomers are especially welcome!

First Friday
Faith in Film
returns October 2nd
at Trinity

Enjoy a morning movie at Trinity Church and discussion afterwards with the rector with the return of the 'First Friday' program. Last year we viewed the films The Reader, Slumdog Millionaire and Doubt. Stay tuned for our first movie title! Please bring a brown bag lunch and rsvp to
Paul Jeanes jeanesp@trinityprincton.org
or call him at Trinity at 609-924-2277 if you can attend.

Yes, it's okay to bring microwave popcorn. Our microwave is in the kitchen.

Fussy baby? We provide free Nursery Care so you can worship peacefully

Just a reminder that

free Sunday morning childcare, for infants to 3-year olds, is available upstairs in the Nursery in Room 202 from 8:45 a.m. until the conclusion of the 11:00 a.m. service. And, diapers can be changed using our Koala Kare
changing table in the restroom beside the Clergy Sacristy.

Calling all choir members
for a new year of
glorious music!

The 2009-2010 Trinity Choir season is underway! Rehearsals have begun, but it is never too late to join in the fun!

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

September 29th
Feast of St. Michael
Service at 12:10pm

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

The Russian Icon
workshop at Trinity:
Or, what
Maureen McCormick
did on her summer vacation

What I did on my summer vacation
This year's icon workshop was the largest in thirteen years of icon workshops at Trinity Church. In fact, it was the largest such workshop held in the United States since the founding of the Prosopon School of Iconology (www.prosoponschool.org)! Forty students came together to study this ancient liturgical art under the instruction of Vladislav Andrejev, master iconographer and founder of the Prosopon School, and his son, Nikita Andrejev, with daughter, Melanie Andrejev, translating lectures and assisting. Students came from as far away as Texas and Louisiana, with one student returning for her second workshop from Argentina.

About half of the class were taking the workshop for the first time and wrote an icon of the Archangel Michael. The rest of us were writing the ne plus ultra of icons: Andrei Rublev's Trinity. Based on an earlier icon depicting the Hospitality of Abraham (Genesis 18), Rublev removed the figures of Abraham and Sarah to create a sublime symbolic depiction of the mystery of the Trinity. It was with great humility and some anxiety that we attempted this icon. Because I have chosen to make my icon large (almost two by three feet), it will be many months before it is complete, but eventually I hope it may find an appropriate home within the walls of Trinity Church

If you would like more information about the annual workshop - for which previous artistic experience is absolutely not required -- please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Maureen McCormick
mauxmccormick@gmail.com

Students can be chalicists and readers

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.

Could you help with Children's Worship?

Sunday School children creating new banners

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!

Our Parish Office Hours
are Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm and
Friday, 9am - 3pm

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

Would You Like a
Trinity Name Tag?

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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