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:
Thalia Mingo
Chalice:
Ann Zultner
Acolyte:
Lynne Davis
Van Davis
Ushers:
Lynne Davis
Van Davis
Guy Pierson
Prayer Partners:
Juliana McIntyre Fenn
Richard Fenn
10:00 a.m.
Reader: Judy Lowry
Intercessor: Jean Stephens
Chalice:
Anne Burns
Brian Duane
Steve Isham
James Phillips
Acolytes:
Kyle Currier
Uzo Achebe
Nnamdi Achebe
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Noreen Duncan
Michael Gehret
Robert von Zumbusch
Audio:
Brett Boal
Prayer Partner:
Carol Blount
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:
Genesis 3:8-15
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35 |
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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In the fullness of time
This week I finally finished a book that I started reading months ago, GOD HAS A DREAM: A Vision of Hope for Our Time by Desmond Tutu. The final chapter is titled "In the fullness of time" taken from St. Paul's letter to the Galatians, a phrase meaning that in God's plan things happen just when they need to happen. God's timing is perfect timing and God's timing is most definitely not our timing.
Tutu begins the chapter by describing a favorite cartoon, which shows God looking rather distraught with the caption, "I think I have lost my copy of the divine plan." (p.113) At times it can look as if God has indeed lost his copy of the plan - so many things going so very wrong in our world. It seems as if we never learn. Wars continue. Poverty continues. Hatred continues. Prejudice continues. Abuse, oppression, and injustice continue. We cry out, "How long, O Lord? How long?" But...God is indeed at work. It's just taking us a really long time to "get it right."
Despite the delay, we must remember that "God is transforming the world right now this very moment through us because God believes in us and because God loves us. " (p.128) We are called to be active agents of transformation in our world for good and for God! The "fullness of time" will indeed come. God's kingdom will be realized and it will be just the right time.
Peace,
Paul+
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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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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.) 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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Help the Rummage Team on Fridays...
...and Keep Cool!
 When it's hot on Friday mornings, between 10:00 a.m. and noon, how can you keep cool? Easy - join the Rummage Team in the basement of the church where the temperature is just right! Extra hands are always appreciated to sort and pack donations.
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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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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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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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