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:
Thalia Mingo
Chalice:
Steve Isham
Acolyte:
Sarah Parker
Ushers:
Tim Munoz
Patrick Rulon-Miller
Daphne Townsend
Prayer Partner:
Summerlee Staten
9:00 a.m.
Reader:
Nancy Metcalf
Intercessor:
Michael StebbinsChalice:
Grant Fraser
Denise Gordon-Miller
Nancy Metcalf
Molly Schneider
Acolytes:
Kyle Currier
Nnamdi Achebe
Uzo Achebe
Verger:
Lily Leonard
Ushers:
Brett Boal
Doug Fitzgerald
Spencer Reynolds Jr.
Chris Schade
John White
Audio:
Tom Mellis
Prayer Partner:
Bill Haynes
11:00 a.m.
Reader:
Jean Stephens
Intercessor:
Ruth Thurmond Scott
Chalice:
Ildiko Antal
Louise Dunham
Jeffrey Knol
Diane Paulsell
Acolytes:
Ann Laughlin
Laura Berlenbach
Peter Berlenbach
Verger:
Lily Leonard
Ushers:
Joyce Kelleher
Chuck Rose
Ruth Scott
Pegi Stengel
Audio:
Art Martin
Prayer Partner:
Carol Blount
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
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45
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Adult Forum
"Study on Job"
Summerlee Staten
See article.
(Flemer Library)
"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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Please note that all announcements to be included in a given week's E-pistle must be submitted by Wednesday to greenlees@trinityprinceton.org
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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Where can God enter into me?
The picture to the right is a picture from my childhood. "Christ at Heart's Door" by Warner Sallman is based on the scripture, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock..." (Rev. 3:20) I remember seeing this at my grandparent's house, in Sunday School materials, and on Sunday School walls.
We were told again and again to look at the painting to prayerfully reflect upon its meaning. We were reminded of just how
much Christ longed to be in our hearts, but taught that he would not force his way in. Note: There is no handle on Christ's side of the door. The door must be opened from the inside - that means us! We must open the door. We invite Christ in. Christ is not rude and will not come as an unwanted guest barging into our lives, but rather he stands outside knocking, patiently waiting for us to come and open the door.
This week I was reading St. Augustine's Confessions and in the very beginning he says, "But what place is there in me where my God can enter into me?" Where is God to enter us? Or, perhaps
we've allowed Christ in, but only with limit access! Where are the doors still locked? What parts of our lives are still "off limits"? God wants nothing more than to be in an intimate relationship with us at the very core of our heart and soul, but it's up to us. Christ is standing at the door knocking. Do you know the place where he can enter you? Will you open the door and invite him in?
In Christ,
Paul+
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New Announcements
From Earliest to Latest
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 Bishop Councell's Visitation May 13 Adults interested in Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation
Bishop Councell will be joining us at Trinity Church on May 13 for a visitation to include the rites of confirmation, reception and reaffirmation. In preparation I asked that you join us each Sunday for the Adult Forum at 10:00 a.m. We are working our way systematically through our Eucharistic liturgy to learn how our liturgy shapes our Anglican identity, our faith and our Christian life. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Paul. |
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Your Donations = Financial Support for Outreach!
Fewer Donations = Less Financial Support
Thanks to your donations and volunteer efforts, the Early Bird Holiday Sale last October raised $16,000 - no small feat on an unexpected snowy day! At the conclusion of that sale, some donations were saved for future rummage sales while the rest were donated to charities to help those in need. Now, the drive to April has begun and we are asking for your donations so the traditional Spring Rummage Sale on Friday/Saturday April 27/28 will be equally successful. We need winter and summer clothing for all ages and sizes, kitchenware and household goods, electronics, linens, small furniture, books and toys. Highlights of the spring sale include the traditional Boutique of antiques and other special items, fashions boutiques, and works of art, jewelry, electronics, linens and toys. As the time for "Spring Cleaning" approaches, we hope you will think of Trinity Rummage and help make the Spring Sale a success! Donations are accepted 24/7 except for the week before Easter and can be left on the bench outside Pierce Hall. Donation receipts are available at the Reception Desk during church office hours. Thank you from the Rummage Committee
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Valentine's Day Intergenerational Activity this Sunday!
This Sunday at the 10:00 hour there will be no Sunday School or Adult Forum, but all are invited to the parish hall to make Valentines for their loved ones and for Trinity Parishioners who are in the hospital, nursing homes or home bound.
The 4th and 5th grade classes will be selling baked good to raise money for Nets for Life, a malaria prevention program.
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Service for Absalom Jones
Sunday, February 12
3:00 p.m., Reception Following
Trinity Cathedral
801 West State Street, Trenton
The Absalom Jones service will take place this Sunday, and Barbara Bach has
been nominated by the diocesan Black Caucus for special recognition. The recognition is for Barbara's outstanding work in the cause of anti-racism in our
diocese, work in which she has been involved since its very beginnings, in the mid-1990s.
Please come. if you are able, to show Barbara our support.
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Send a Singing Valentine...
...and help send the Choir to England!
The choir teens will come in trios or quartets to your home, office, or the restaurant of your choice on Valentine's Day (Tuesday, February 14th), to serenade your special someone.They'll sing a medley of love songs both modern and from days gone by, so your loved one is sure to be delighted.
The choir is planning a 2013 tour to England, where they will be in residence and sing Evensong service for a week at both St. Paul's Cathedral in London and Lincoln Cathedral. What a wonderful opportunity!This event is the first of a number of fundraising efforts the choir will be conducting to make the trip possible.
Not only will your tax-deductible donation of $50 or more help make it possible for Trinity's choir to sing at these magnificent English cathedrals, but you are bound to score major Valentine's Day points with your Valentine!
Click here to order. If you have any questions or would like more information, please email Carol Connelly and Maureen McCormick at Tour2013@gmail.com
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Let's Do Lunch at Trinity's Popular One Table Café
Beginning Monday, Jan. 30, the One Table Cafe will be open for lunch from 12 noon-1:00pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (with a few exceptions). Just like our monthly dinner program, this is a "pay-what-you-can" restaurant. Besides visiting yourself, and encouraging friends, co-workers, and neighbors to come, you may want to volunteer. Please consider this valuable ministry if you are available from 10:45am till 2:00pm on any of the dates listed here. You can volunteer to come for one day, or on a more regular basis. We will have paid staff to guide you. Contact: Angeline Sturgis, sturgie@hotmail.com
Volunteers Needed:
ˇ Feb 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27,29
ˇ Mar 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 30,
ˇ April 2, 4
ˇ April 6 - Friday No Lunch
ˇ April 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, 18,
ˇ April 20 - No Lunch (One Table Café Dinner)
ˇ April 2, 25, 27 ( M,W, Fri) No Lunches
ˇ April 30
(and more dates in May and June)
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Come Enjoy Sacred Music in support of Trinity's Partner in Malawi, Africa
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Trinity Cathedral cordially invites you to join us for an Exciting and Fun Evening
Second Annual Fundraising Auction
If you came last year, you know it was fun-and if you couldn't make it last year, you'll not want to miss it this year!
Contact us now to reserve a ticket.
Saturday February 4, 2012
Preview 5:00 pm - Live Auction 6:00 pm
At Trinity Cathedral
801 W. State St Trenton, NJ 08618
Fine Art, Designer Jewelry, Memorabilia, Events & more-something for everyone in all price ranges. Proceeds will benefit Trinity Cathedral.
Admission $10.00 per person
Includes complimentary glass of wine
Light supper, Coffee , Tea & Desserts
Advance Reservations Preferred
Please Make Checks payable to Trinity Cathedral Annual Auction for admission. Master Card, Visa, Amex & Discover will accepted at the auction for any purchase.
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Got Summer Plans?
Consider a Mission Trip to El Salvador
Trinity Outreach is considering another mission trip to El Salvador in summer 2012. The trip would likely be for 7-8 days, including 2 travel days and would be coordinated by our mission partner Cristosal. The trip will involve visiting communities that are working with Cristosal on a variety of community development projects. Families with teens age 16 or older are especially welcome! Estimated cost is $1200-$1500 per person, including airfare, lodging, food, and transporation while in El Salvador. For more information, please contact Diane Paulsell (dpaulsell@gmail.com) or Trisha Thorme ( tthorme@yahoo.com) by January 31, 2012.
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Valentines for Food
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Deadline Extended: Episcopal Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2012
Register by February 15
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land-2012
Hosted by Bishop George Councell
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)
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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Progressive Dinner
A series of Progressive Dinners will be held on Saturday, March 3rd in the greater Princeton area. The cost is $25 per person for the entire evening and proceeds will go towards the programs that St. Nick's supports. There are a few remaining opportunities to host one of the three courses: either cocktails, dinner or dessert. And lots of opportunity to sign up for the dinner of your choice. We would like to ask that you be willing to bring an appetizer, a side dish, a dessert or bottle of wine. Let's make it easy for the generous Trinity members that have offered to open up their homes. If you have questions or would like more details, please contact Jennifer Hayden at (609) 466-3992 or mhayden500@comcast.net
You can sign up to attend or host a progressive dinner here.
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"Praying Our Story"
Lenten Retreat at Grace-St. Paul's, Mercerville
Our Holy Scriptures are filled with stories of ordinary people living their
ordinary lives and finding themselves met there by a covenant God of
unconditional love. Their experiences shed light on ours. For that to
happen, we have to be present to our day-to-day moments, expect that God will show up, and cultivate a heart aware of and ready to notice God's love at work in our experiences. This retreat morning will offer specific guidance toward finding God as vibrantly alive in our own real-life stories:
Saturday, March 10, 9 to noon, at Grace-St. Paul's Mercerville
(www.gracestpaul.org), led by Sr. Rita Woehlcke, SSJ, a longtime spiritual director and retreat leader focusing on the moments of our lives where God finds and partners with us. No required fee, though donations toward support of the retreat leader gratefully accepted.
RSVP to parishoffice@gracestpaul.org
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Lenten Icon Workshop
Maureen McCormick, Trinity parishioner and long-time student of the Prosopon School of Iconology, will offer a workshop for beginning students of the ancient sacred art of iconography. Each student will complete an icon of St. Michael the Archangel using the same natural materials and techniques as have been used for centuries: carved wood boards prepared with gesso made from chalk and glue, finely ground clay, pure gold leaf, and ground mineral pigments in an emulsion made from egg yolk. As iconography is a spiritual discipline as much as a sacred art, the underlying theology and symbolism of the icon will be equally emphasized. Previous artistic experience is helpful but not necessary. The workshop will consist of seven Tuesday evening sessions, plus two Saturdays. Step-by-step instructions and all necessary materials will be provided. For more information, click here.
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Repeated Announcements
From Earliest to Latest
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Adult Education Class: Reflections on the Book of Job
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library
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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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 23 and 30; Feb. 6, 13 and 27, March 5.
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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Ongoing Announcements
In Need of Action at Present
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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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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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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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