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Stewardship 2012
It takes all of us!
Total To Date Pledges: 414
Amount: $1,101,714
Goal Pledges: 500
Amount: $1,275,000
Last Year
Pledges: 466
Amount: $1,260,940
Good News There are 52 NEW pledges this year.
Still Work To Do There are 90 people who pledged last year, but have not yet pledged this year.
To make a pledge click the link below
or email Elly Matsil
PLEDGE TO TRINITY
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8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m.
Family Eucharist, Enriching our Worship 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Reader and Intercessor:
Tim Munoz
Chalice:
Ann Zultner
Acolytes:
Lynne Davis
Van Davis
Ushers:
Tom Cooper
Bill Vogt
Thalia Mingo
9:00 a.m.
Reader:
Julie Denny
Intercessor:
Nancy HearneChalice:
Verna Matthews
Nancy Metcalf
Molly Schneider
Ann Zultner
Acolytes:
Ann Laughlin
Jack Patterson
Julie Patterson
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Bill Burks
Grant Fraser
Robert T. Hall III
John Tomasulo
Audio:
Michael Unger
11:00 a.m.
Reader:
Rob Lanchester
Intercessor:
Jovi Tenev
Chalice:
Ildiko Antal
Nancy Hagner
Jeffrey Knol
Bruce Woodger
Acolytes:
Jolanis Alexandre
Laura Berlenbach
Peter Berlenbach
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Guy Dean III
Lyris Robinson
Bob Senko
Audio:
Bruce Woodger
Please Note: This list of worship leaders represents the information turned in by Thursday of each week. It may not always be correct and worship leaders should always check their official schedules.
Sunday Readings
1 Samuel 3:1-20
Psalm 139:1-5,12-17
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51
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Adult Forum
"God and the Art of Happiness"
-Dr Ellen Charry
See article.
(Pierce Hall)
"Epiphany Conversations" with Dick and Juliana McIntyre Fenn. (See article.)
Notes on the Sunday Bible Readings "Lectionary Notes" for Sundays (as well as major feasts and festivals) by Gordon Graham can now be found on the web at Notes
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Pastoral Care
Are you or someone you know in need of Pastoral support ?
The Pastoral Care Commission is a resource to support those in our community who are experiencing a time of special need. The pastoral care staff provide regular visits and comfort to those persons who are in area hospitals, nursing homes/nursing/retirement centers and shut-ins.
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Trinity Staff
The. Rev Paul Jeanes III
Rector
jeanesp@trinityprinceton.org
cell: 609-851-6989
The Rev. Sarah Kinney Gaventa
Assistant Rector
gaventas@trinityprinceton.org
cell: 609-365-0419
The Rev. Jennifer Replogle
Curate reploglej@trinityprinceton.org
cell: 985-705-6500
Tom Whittemore
Music Director
whittemoret@trinityprinceton.org
Annie Thomas
Parish Administrator
thomasa@trinityprinceton.org
Elly Matsil
Parish Accountant
matsile@trinityprinceton.org
Erique Ramirez
Sexton
Roberto Melgoza
Sexton
Joe Matsil
Sexton
Sam Greenlee
Communications Assistant
greenlees@trinityprinceton.org
Matt Gaventa
Website
matt.gaventa@gmail.com
Holly Scovell
Sacred Music Intern
33 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.924.2277
www.trinityprinceton.org
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When submitting an announcement, please send us the headline, the text of the announcement, and any images that you would like included. Please do not use any special formatting in the text apart from bold, italics, underline and bullet points.
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I have a dream
This weekend we celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. We remember and honor a preacher, prophet and leader who forever changed our nation and world. Today, some may look at the White House, our schools and neighborhoods and believe that the issues are resolved. We did it! Great! Now...on to the next dream. Not so fast!
We still have a long way to go. Injustice and inequality, prejudice and racism are still unfortunately alive and well. We have made great strides indeed, but there is still much more to be done. The sins that separate us still haunt us. We have become more "sensitive" and "aware" - I think, but King's dream has not been realized. This weekend reminds us that we must keep before us the prophetic truth and vision that King championed.
"I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.
I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.
I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers.
I have a dream today.
I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together."
There is still much work to be done. And we must remember that King's dream was not an exclusive dream for some, but an inclusive dream for all of us. The dream frees all of us. The dream reconciles all of us. The dream is a dream for the rich and poor, old and young, white and black, asian and latino, heterosexual and bi-sexual and homosexual.
One day, one day... may the dream come true.
In Christ,
Paul+
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New Announcements
From Earliest to Latest
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Don't forget to pick up your 2012 Offering Envelopes
Offering envelopes for the new year are available and waiting to be picked up by parishioners in church lobby. Please pick your envelopes up soon!
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Do you know anything about this tennis trophy?
On Christmas Eve, I found this 2001 tennis trophy wrapped in this green glove perched on the door handle to my office. If it is yours and it is missing, you can find it in my office! If you intended to give it to me and wanted to give me some context, that is welcome, too!
Sarah Gaventa
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Ellen Charry will discuss her book,
God and the Art of Happiness,
this Sunday
Sunday, January 15
Adult Forum Hour, 10:00 a.m.
Parish Hall
Please join Ellen Charry for a discussion of her new book, God and the Art of Happiness, this Sunday during the Adult Forum Hour.
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Adult Education Class: Reflections on the Book of Job
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library
Starting this Sunday, January 15
Please join Summerlee Staten, our PTS adult education seminary intern, for a 14-week class focusing on the first 14 chapters of the Book of Job. This class will consider the theological implications of Job as well as the various works of art that have been influenced by the book. Utilizing film, visual art, music and drama, the class will consider how the church has interpreted the story of Job and how this deeply philosophical text can still speak to us today. This class begins next week on Sunday, January 15 at 10:00am in the Library.
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Candlelight Compline this Sunday
Sunday, January 15
7:00 p.m.
Among the favorite hymns associated with this season is "In the Bleak Mid-Winter." This Sunday night, January 15, at 7pm, the Trinity Choir will perform a traditional end-of-day Compline ("completion") sung service. It's a perfect way to enjoy contemplative worship in the bleak mid-winter. The earliest afternoon sunset of the year (Dec 8) and the latest morning sunrise (Jan 4) have come and gone at our latitude, but the average coldest day of the year (Jan 31) awaits, so come enjoy the visual and auditory warmth of this special service. Come-as-you-are for about a half-hour of candlelight, incense, music and prayer. Not so bleak afterall.
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Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Done-in-a-Day Volunteer Opportunity Monday, January 23, 2012 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Over the years Trinity Church has supported Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK), http://www.trentonsoupkitchen.org with financial donations from the Hunger Fund collections as well as donations of the volunteer work by Trinity parishioners. Presently, we are seeking six volunteers to fulfill Trinity's commitment to assist at the soup kitchen. We have upcoming dates to volunteer on April 23, September 24, and October 29 in 2012 and will post reminders as those dates approach. - Location: 72 ½ Escher Street, Trenton. We expect to arrange carpools from Trinity.
- Hours: On location from 10:00 am-1:00 pm
- Tasks: Assist on the serving line and at the condiment/wrap to go table.
If you are available for January 23, please consider this done-in-a-day effort. Individuals, families, including children at least 13 years of age are welcome. We have "TASK volunteer tips" for those who will be participating. Please email Julie Denny at juliadenny@aol.com or Phil Unetic at phil@uneticdesign.com to confirm your participation.
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Vacation Bible School - Volunteers needed!
If Trinity is going to host Vacation Bible School this summer, at least six volunteers are needed:
1. Event Coordinator 2. Snack Coordinator 3. Outdoor Games Coordinator 4. Storytime Coordinator 5. Music Coordinator 6. Craft Coordinator
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Children and Youth Ministry Committee needs members!
Are you interested in the formation of the children and youth of this parish? If so, The Revs. Sarah and Jenny invite you to join the Children and Youth Ministry Committee, which meets monthly after church. This committee prays for our children and youth, selects curriculum to be used in Sunday School, plans fellowship, worship, and educational activities, brainstorms ways to support parents, and more!
If you are interested, please contact The Rev. Sarah Kinney Gaventa at gaventas@trinityprinceton.org or The Rev. Jenny Replogle at reploglej@trinityprinceton.org
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Spring is just around the corner...
and so is Trinity's Traditional Rummage Sale on Friday/Saturday, April 27-28
Thank you again for your donations for the Early Bird Holiday Sale on that snowy last Saturday in October. It raised $16,000 for Trinity's Outreach programs! And, our thanks again to the many volunteers who helped set up the sale, worked at the sale and then stayed to help clean up -- it was Trinity at its best! Now, we need your help again for the Traditional Spring Rummage sale is just around the corner on April 27/28. As you pack up from the Holidays, please remember decorations are in great demand as well as books, works of art, boutique treasures, clothing for the entire family, electrical items in working order, housewares, jewelry, linens and toys. Furniture must be carried by one person. Donations can be left 24/7 on the bench outside Pierce Hall and a donation receipt is available at the Reception desk during office hours. Proceeds from the two rummage sales support Trinity's Outreach programs and your donations and time all make it possible. Thank you from the Rummage Committee
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Church & Dwight Makes Year-end Donation of $100,000 to the Crisis Ministry
With a charitable contribution of $100,000, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., helped to end the year on a bright note for the Crisis Ministry, which had been affected recently by a fire in its Trenton facility. Church & Dwight representative Angela Olsen awarded the $100,000 grant to Crisis Ministry co-chair Thalia Mingo and executive director Carolyn Biondi and fellow employees December 30 in the organization's temporary quarters.
The grant was given in support of the nonprofit organization's post-fire recovery efforts as well as to its programs that serve thousands of low-income households across Mercer County.
"Church & Dwight is a valued partner and neighbor to us as we work together on behalf of neighbors in need," said Biondi. "This gift will provide direct, concrete help to our organization as we regroup from the fire and to families who struggle daily with the harsh conditions of the economy."
"We are pleased to be able to support the assistance provided by the Crisis Ministry to those in need," added Olsen.
A non-profit, 501(c)3 program, the Crisis Ministry partners with the community to achieve stability for neighbors in need. Founded in 1980 by Princeton's Nassau Presbyterian Church and Trinity Episcopal Church, the organization assists some 1,400 individuals and families each month who seek access to quality food, emergency housing assistance, and employment training and mentoring. The Crisis Ministry also partners with Capital Health System to provide bimonthly health screenings hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Trenton and with Rutgers Extension Service for bilingual nutrition education. Visit www.thecrisisministry.org or call 609-396-9355 for more information.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. manufactures and markets a wide range of personal care, household and specialty products under the Arm & Hammer brand name and other well-known trademarks.
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Introducing the New Co-Chairs of the Outreach Committee 
Recently, members of the Outreach Committee honored Ruth Thurmond Scott for extraordinary leadership in her two-year term serving as Chair. The nominating committee is pleased to announce Julie Denny and Phil Unetic as the new co-chairs of Trinity Outreach. Both Julie and Phil  have been actively involved in our outreach ministry, and possess the skills, passion, track record, and commitment to ably lead this ministry and continue to provide opportunities for parishioners to practice their faith. Please join us in welcoming Julie and Phil and thank them for their willingness to serve. If you would like to become involved in outreach or learn about the programs we support, they are eager to hear from you.
You may contact Julie at juliadenny@aol.com and Phil at phil@uneticdesign.com.
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Repeated Announcements
From Earliest to Latest
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Epiphany Conversations
Sundays through Epiphany
Beginning on January 8th - the first Sunday after the Epiphany - Dick and Juliana McIntyre Fenn will lead a series of five conversations about the many facets of Epiphany.
Epiphanies are turning points when we see ourselves, others and the world around us in a new light... or when we come into a deeper sense of our connection with others or with the cosmos. Epiphanies may also turn us to enter into a new way of life.
We will invite participants to explore various Biblical accounts and to share their personal experiences of such revelatory moments.
Conversations will take place in the Thomas Room during the Forum Hour: 10:15 - 11:00.
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 Searching For The Light Illuminating Us All Epiphany Conversations
In addition to Epiphany conversations led by Dick and Juliana Fenn on Sunday mornings, a different program will be offered on Monday evenings:
SEARCHING FOR THE LIGHT ILLUMINATING US ALL ALONG: CONVERSATIONS on PARADOX during EPIPHANY
CONVERSATIONS: verbal discourse, dialogue or discussion
PARADOX: a claim that two apparently contradictory items are simultaneously true; unanswerable questions or difficult puzzles often leading to deeper truths.
EPIPHANY: the season of the Church year following Christmas that emphasizes Christ as the Light of the world, and focuses on themes of mission and ministry by highlighting stories of Jesus' teaching, preaching and healing.
From John's Gospel..."In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God...In him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it." (John 1: 1, 4-5)
From Mother Teresa..."I have found the paradox that if you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt, only more love."
"Conversations on Paradox during Epiphany" will explore various aspects of the theme of light by using scripture and our own experience of paradox as the "content" for our discussions.
Reflections will also include theme-related art, music and poetry.
For example, what do we know about losing in order to gain; dying so that we may live; seeing the cross as the gateway to life; watching the humble being exalted and the exalted being humbled; accepting the easy yoke of Jesus and knowing that his burden is light; entering the narrow gate of God's will which is a threshold to a spiritually expansive life.
LEADERS:
Juliana McIntyre Fenn, M. Ed., founder and retired director of
Princeton Junior School.
The Rev. Richard Fenn, Ph.D., retired Professor of Sociology and
Religion, Princeton Theological Seminary.
The Rev. Elly Sparks Brown, D.Min-Vicar of Christ Church, Palmyra;
leader of retreats and spiritual formation programs for adults,
with a special interest in women's ministries.
The Rev. Hugh E. Brown, III, D.Min.-Rector of All Saints,
Princeton; Chair of the Diocesan Sudan Committee; member of the Diocesan Stewardship Commission and the Trinity Cathedral Community Day Golf Benefit Committee.
DATES:
Six Monday evenings during Epiphany 2012: January 16, 23 and 30; Feb. 6, 13 and 27
TIME:
7:00-9:00 p.m. (Light refreshments will be served).
LOCATION:
The first meeting will be at the home of Juliana and Dick Fenn,
34 Edgehill Street, Princeton, NJ 08540-6802; 609-213-7238
Interested in participating?
Please register by Sun. Jan. 15 by notifying Juliana and Dick at 609- 924 - 5931; julianamcintyre@gmail.com
OR
Elly and Hugh at 609-921-1978; hughandelly@aol.com
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Kinnara Ensemble Presenting: Light
Saturday, January 14
8:00 p.m.
Trinity Church
Tel: 908-277-0310
Email: KinnaraEnsemble@gmail.com
Kinnara™ Ensemble, the noted chamber choir, returns to Trinity Church to present "Light," a one hour choral concert on January 14th, at 8pm. The warm and inspiring choral experience will explore how various composers have considered light, flame, sun, and stars in their music. Repertoire will include works by Brahms, Tallis, Gretchaninoff, and Paulus. A reception to meet the artists will follow. The Princeton based choir consists of 20 professional artists including Trinity singers Adam Phillips, Heather Fetrow, and Liza Juzwak, and is under the direction of J.D. Burnett. Detail's regarding tickets can be found http://kinnaraensemble.org/upcomingconcerts
Formed in 2008, the ensemble is a non-profit tax exempt organization, dedicated to bringing the finest choral music to NJ and providing new opportunity for the young professional choral singer. http://kinnaraensemble.org/
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Food Stamped: Screening and Discussion
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St.
Sunday, January 29
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public
This humorous and award-winning documentary, directed by Shira and Yoav Potash, follows the couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet within a budget of a $1.00 per meal (per person), the approximate amount of food stamp benefits for low-income Americans. Along the way, the filmmakers consult with members of Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts and people living on food stamps. For more on the film, visit www.foodstamped.com. Panel discussion and Q&A will include the film's directors via Skype, Julia Hicks de Peyster, a former Princeton resident and graduate of Princeton University ('86), who attempted to feed her family of five on the allotted food stamp budget for forty days, and the Crisis Ministry's Hunger Prevention Director Mark Smith. Moderator will be Liz Cohen of Yes We CAN! Food Drives, which supports the Crisis Ministry. Donations of fresh produce will be gratefully accepted at the door for distribution to the Crisis Ministry's pantries. For more on the Crisis Ministry: www.thecrisisministry.org.
This screening of Food Stamped is part of the 2012 Princeton Environmental Film Festival and is co-sponsored by the Princeton Public Library, Crisis Ministry, and Yes We CAN! Food Drives. For information on the Princeton Public Library's film festival and for directions and parking: www.princetonlibrary.org/peff
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Ongoing Announcements
In Need of Action at Present
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A Small Volunteer Commitment can make a Big Difference at Merwick.
The Outreach Committee requests you consider to volunteer for a creative ministry to the residents of Merwick-a nursing home that has long been associated with Trinity Church. Originally the residence of the Right Rev. Paul Matthews, Merwick was donated to Princeton Hospital after his death and converted into a nursing home. For several decades, Merwick's residents have received pastoral care at the hands of our clergy and the chaplains of Princeton Hospital.
As you know, the Hospital plans to move to its new facility on the Plainsboro Road, just north of Princeton. Merwick's home on Bayard Lane has been sold. Its residents were moved during the fall to a new facility opposite the new Hospital on the Plainsboro Road. No longer is Merwick a "child" of Princeton Hospital receiving pastoral services such as worship and Bible Study. Its new location is beyond walking distance for seminarians and university students who used to make frequent visits and Merwick now suffers an isolation previously unknown.
The "old" Merwick had its drawbacks, to be sure, but the residents were close to one another and to the clergy and lay ministers who served them. Their new home is squeaky clean with state of the art equipment, but it still lacks the very thing that the residents most desire: spiritual companionship offered by such people as you and me in the form of a visit, a prayer, some news of the outside world, reading aloud, etc. They and we invite you share in their ministry to one another, to the people who care for them and to those whom they pray for beyond the walls of their Merwick home.
If you are free to engage in this ministry to members of Merwick, you will come away renewed and refreshed. Please let Ruth Thurmond Scott, rscott@scarlettsystems.com know of your interest. Thank you.
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Weekday Worship at Trinity and Beyond
Trinity is a worshiping community. Please join us in worship:
- Tuesday at 12.10 p.m. for Holy Communion
- Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. for Holy Communion and prayers for healing
- EVERY weekday at 5 p.m. for the Order of Evening Prayer
- Service of Morning Prayer at PTS at 8a.m. on weekdays to which all are invited.
- Sunday nights at 9 p.m. in the PU Chapel, Holy Eucharist sponsored by the ECP.
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Women at the Well
Wednesdays
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Flemer Library
Women @ the Well is a group of women who gather to discuss books, ideas, and their spiritual lives. We meet weekly from noon to 1:30 pm in Flemer Library. Our current book selection is "In the Sancttuary of Women" by Jan Richardson. We have a few extra copies that are in Annie Thomas' office and available for $15.
We welcome all women to come and join us. For more information you may call Martha Lashbrook at 609-466-0352 or email at lashbrook1@verizon.net
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Episcopal Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2012
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land-2012
Hosted by Bishop George Councell
(Attachments: Flier - 4 pages and registration form)
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF NEW JERSEY
Departs USA, July 23rd
Returns USA, August 5th
Cost of the Pilgrimage-$2524 for double occupancy ($385 extra for single occupancy) - see page 4 for further information.
Fees and Airline fare are handled by:
Chris Winchell, Pinnacle Travel Services LLC,
185 S. Douglas Street, Suite 200, El Segundo, California 90245
(800) 896-3636, Fax (310) 414-0188
You can find more information and applications at the reception table in the Trinity office.
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