Stewardship 2012
It takes all of us!!
Sincere thanks to all who have pledged their support!! We are slowly inching our way...but there is more to be done!!!
Amount: $1,225,268
Same Time Last Year
Pledges: 458
Amount: $1,260,190
Difference
Pledges: +25
Amount: -$34,922
Total to reach goal:
Pledges: 17
Amount:$24,732
2012 Goal
Pledges: 500
Amount: $1,250,000
Last Year Totals Pledges: 466
Amount: $1,260,940
Good News
There are 85 NEW pledges this year.
There are 54 people who pledged last year, but have not yet pledged this year for a total of $105,585.
To make a pledge click the link below
Pledge 2012
or email
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
Worship Leaders
8:00 a.m.
Reader and Intercessor:
Tracey Knerr
Chalice:
Guy Pierson
Acolyte:
Irving Newlin
Ushers:
Tom Cooper
Bill Vogt
Thalia Mingo
10:00 a.m.
Reader: Diane Paulsell
Intercessor: Michael Stebbins
Chalice:
Ildiko Antal
Denise Gordon-Miller
Diane Paulsell
Bev Scollay
Acolytes:
Lily Leonard
Alex Hesterberg
Julie Stipe
Verger:
Juliet Richardson
Ushers:
Guy Dean III
Lyris Robinson
Bob Senko
Audio:
Michael Unger
Please Note: This list of worship leaders represents the information available by the middle of the week. It may not always be correct and worship leaders should always check their official schedules.
Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17 |
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.
For pastoral care, please e-mail trinityprincetonclergy@gmail.com
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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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Volunteers Needed to Help Clean Up after the Parish Picnic this Sunday
If you are available to help clean up this Sunday after the Parish Picnic, please contact Guy Pierson at Gpierson241@aol.com
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Typo in the Town Topics for Sunday Schedule
Please note that the schedule for this Sunday in the Town Topics contained a typo. Trinity will have services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. with the Parish Picnic at 11:00 a.m.
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Come and hear Trinity's own Trinity Choir sing the National Anthem at the July 8th Trenton Thunder Game!
Not only will you support the choir's trip to England in August 2013, but you'll experience Minor League Baseball at its best! As the Class AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Thunder offer the highest level of baseball in the state of New Jersey and have been recognized as the "Nation's Best Franchise" for providing an outstanding and unique fan experience while conducting unprecedented community outreach.
You can buy tickets to the July 8th game (1:05 p.m.) this Sunday, June 3, after both the 8:00 and 10:00 services, or you can purchase tickets here. All seats will be in the same section. Tickets are $15 each or 4 for $50. An affordable and fun way to bring together family and friends.
For directions and information visit, click here.
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Trinity Hunger Fund
This Sunday we will be taking up the monthly collection for the Trinity Hunger Fund; envelopes will be in the pews.
The Hunger Fund has both a local and global outreach as it supports the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Mercer Street Friends Food Co-Op, Bread for the World and the Episcopal Relief I Development. Hunger haunts us both at home and abroad and through your generosity we are able to provide assistance to Agencies that directly give food to the hungry people and to Agencies that are working to address the causes of global hunger and poverty.
Thank you for your contributions,
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"Pencils for Children in Malawi" Campaign
NKUNGUZA VILLAGE - Trinity's Assisted Village in Malawi
Several Trinity members are visiting the Nkunguza Village in July and with your help would like to bring No. 2 Yellow Pencils for the children of the Village.
The village has a population of 676 people of which 413 are children, 194 are girls and 219 are boys. One-hundred and eighteen children are under the age of five, 76 are boys and 42 are girls. The village has 48 orphans. School supplies are in very short supply or non existence! Pencils would be much appreciated and a very practical gift to bring for the children.
To contribute to this campaign of collecting 450 No. 2 Yellow Pencils, purchase pencils, bring to Trinity and place in the "Pencils for Malawi" bin in the reception area by Sunday, June 17th.
Questions, contact Ruth Thurmond Scott at rscott@scarlettsystems.com or 609-279-6987.
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2012 VBS Cancelled
Unfortunately, due to low numbers of registrations, the 2012 Vacation Bible School at Trinity Church scheduled for July 9th-13th has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes you and your family. A reminder that children are welcome to join us every Sunday during the 10:00 service for children's worship!
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Trinity wants your Used Ink Cartridges 
You can help support Trinity by donating your used ink cartridges at the front desk.
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Your Donations = Financial Support for Outreach!
Fewer donations = Less Financial Support
 Thanks to your donations and volunteer efforts, the Spring Rummage Sale on April 27-29 raised more than $29,000 -- an all-time high in recent years! Now, the drive for the Early Bird Holiday Sale has begun and we are asking for your donations so the traditional Fall Rummage Sale on Friday/Saturday October 26/27 will be equally successful. We need clothing (especially winter) for all tastes, ages and sizes, kitchenware and household goods, electronics, linens, small furniture, books and toys, and works of art. Highlights of the Early Bird Holiday Sale include gifts and decorations and the boutiques of clothes for women and men. During the Summer as you go through closets and drawers, clean out the garage or might be "down sizing", please think of Trinity Rummage and help make the Fall Sale a success! Donations are accepted 24/7 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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Vacation Bible School - Volunteers needed!
We need your help at VBS!! 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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 Housing Initiatives of Princeton Wine Tasting
Sunday, June 3rd 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Joy Saville's Garden
244 Dodds Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Please join us for HIP's 4th annual Garden Wine Tasting, featuring "variations of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir", including brands Korbel champagne, Sonoma Cutrer, Sterling Vineyards, and Creme de Lys. Deliciously paired hors d' oeuvres to accompany seven selected wines. The event hosts are Joy Saville, Don Mann, and Ruth Thurmond Scott, 609-279-6987. We need your help to plan food and wine quantities; please register by May 25th.
Donation: $80 per person.
To pay by check: Make payable to "HIP", Please write "Wine Tasting" on memo line.
Mail to: Housing Initiatives of Princeton, 33 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ 08540
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16th Annual Icon Workshop  The Prosopon School of Iconology ( www.prosoponschool.org) will hold its 16th workshop at Trinity Church, from July 15th through July 20th. Students will create icons using the same techniques and materials that have been used for nearly two millennia, and will be introduced to the underlying theology and symbolism. Previous artistic experience is helpful but not required, as icon 'writing' is as much a form of contemplative prayer as a sacred art form. This year's workshop will once again be taught by Vladislav Andrejev, founder of the Prosopon School, with assistance from Trinity parishioner and workshop coordinator, Maureen McCormick. For more information and the registration form, click here. The deadline to register is June 6th.
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Memoir Group at Trinity
Are you interested in being part of a memoir group? We will write parts of our own story, hear from others, and share in reflecting on them together. Please contact the Rev. Jenny Replogle at reploglej@trinityprinceton.org if you are interested. Time and frequency of meeting will depend on response.
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Host Homes Needed for Opera New Jersey
 Opera New Jersey is seeking host homes for our 2012 summer season. As a host, you will have the pleasure of getting to see a glimpse behind the scenes of how an opera comes together by opening your home to one of our artists who are coming to Princeton from all around the world. As a Host Home you: - Are within a short driving (or walking) distance from downtown Princeton and the McCarter Theater Center - Have a spare bedroom ONJ's Artists are: - Here in Princeton to work and put together a world class Opera production - Clean, respectful and professional To hear more about hosting benefits & information contact ONJ Company Management at DCucinotta@OperaNJ.org
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Reflect with the Kinnara Ensemble
May 26, 8:00 p.m., All Saints Church
May 27, 3:00 p.m., St. Paul's Church
 Kinnara® Ensemble, the noted chamber choir, will present "...and gone the next," a choral reflection on change and loss. The one- hour concert will be on May 26th, at 8:00 p.m. at All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, and May 27 at 3:00 pm at St. Paul's Church, 79 One Mile Road Extension, East Windsor.
Repertoire will include works by MacMillan, Byrd and Mäntyjärvi. The Princeton based choir consists of 24 professional artists and performs throughout the tri-state area. Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 with student ID and available at the door or the www.KinnaraEnsemble.org. A reception to meet the artists will follow. Tel: 908-277-0310
Email: info@KinnaraEnsemble.org
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Ongoing Announcements
In Need of Action at Present
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Trinity Companions
Trinity's ministry to residents of Merwick Nursing Home has been rekindled, thanks to a number of you who have responded to the Outreach Committee's plea. Already, we hear of the pleasure that these visits bring to people who need companionship and conversation. The number of residents who attend the monthly Eucharist Service has greatly increased. The staff on the floor tell us that our visits have made a huge difference; we see it in the faces of the people we greet.
Our visits to residents have been made during the day and early evening, privately in residents' rooms or in the dining room where all gather. We encourage visitors to briefly record their visits in a loose-leaf notebook at the front desk so as to inform other visitors about who was visited and when. Please let us know, if you have not already done so, of your interest in joining Trinity Companions.
So far, the following wonderful people have become involved: From the Altar Guild, we thank Mary Alden and Donna Laessig. We thank those who have already volunteered to be companions: Loretta Cooper, Dulcie Bull, Judy Lowry, Leanne Gentile, Robin Gilbert, Thalia Mingo and Don Mann. We thank any of you who would still like to join Trinity Companions. You will find this ministry very rewarding
Please contact us at 609-924-5931 or julianamcintyre@gmail.com
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