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by Joshua Judd-Herzfeldt, Holy Trinity Parish Administrator
 I am obsessed with the olympics. Since the opening day, my TV has been in constant rotation through all of the various networks carrying olympic competition. Anything not broadcast, can be watched online or, should I find myself away from a computer, on a handy app for my phone. I even find myself entranced by and rooting for the competitors of sports that I would otherwise care very little about, like fencing, beach volleyball, or even equestrian...
But maybe that's not so bad. Once every four years I have an excuse to unite with millions of my fellow Americans to focus on a common cause: our athletes. Times like this make me want to reclaim a term so often believed to be negative: nationalism. As Rabbi David Kominsky puts it, "The Olympics provide us with an opportunity to feel good about being Americans, without any partisan bickering, without any caveats ('I'm patriotic, but not pro-military,' for instance). Instead, we are all able to root for our athletes, who, in some way, represent us, and to feel pride in their achievements. And through that pride, to feel connected to all the other Americans who also feel pride." The games give us a chance to band together as a country, proud of the efforts of those young men and women. Where nationalism becomes problematic, however, is when we adopt the 'us versus them' mentality. This becomes hard, especially when the stage set by the Olympic Games is one of competition, a format which lends itself all too well to this mentality. What is needed is radical inclusivity--a concept championed by our very own gospels, yet truly universal in scope. God's overwhelming command to love the neighbor and accept the outsider may at first glance seem antithetical to the idea of nationalism, however in the 'spirit of Olympism,' we need--now more than ever--to see the rest of the world's nations for what they are: children of God. So as you watch the remainder of the Olympic Games, as you feel pride for our athletes and bask in a sense of nationalistic pride, take a moment to appreciate the hard work and dedication of athletes from other nations. Find a compelling story from a different team, or learn something new about a country of which you know little, maybe even root for a non-American. Whatever you do, be radically inclusive.
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August 5 - Lectionary 18
 Apparently not satisfied by Jesus' feeding of thousands, some who were there press him for a sign of his power; perhaps it is daily manna they want. As always in John's gospel when people want a sign, Jesus offers himself. He is the bread come from heaven to give life to the world. He calls us to come to him and believe in him, and through that relationship to know the one who sent him.
August 5 Schedule:
- 9:30 a.m. - Eucharist
- 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship in Garden (Weather Permitting)
Prayer of the Day
O God, eternal goodness, immeasurable love, you place your gifts before us; we eat and are satisfied. Fill us and this world in all its need with the life that comes only from you, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Weekly readings
August 12 - Mary, Mother of Our Lord  Mary's role is not limited to giving birth to Jesus and mothering him in his childhood. In John's gospel, she is among the women standing near the cross; in Acts, she is among the disciples awaiting the gift of the Spirit. Through all that happened she continued to see how God was at work through her son, keeping the ancient promises to her ancestors, brushing aside the rich and powerful, and focusing on those as poor and powerless as Mary herself.August 12 Schedule:
***CUBS HOME GAME*** - 9:30 a.m. - Eucharist
- 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship in Garden
(weather permitting)
Cubs Home Game
Parking can be difficult--
If possible, carpool,
take public transit, or walk.
Prayer of the Day
Gracious God, your blessed Son came down from heaven to be the true bread that gives life to the world. Give us this bread always, that he may live in us and we in him, and that, strengthened by this food, we may live as his body in the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Weekly readings |
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Open to the Mystery...
Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy!
Guiding Principles
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BIRTHDAYS:
Henry Chapon 8/01
Sean Diller 8/03
Erica Spilde 8/03
Laury Rinker 8/05
Richard Pless 8/06
Andrew Fredel 8/07
Richard Campbell 8/08
Jennifer Plaskota 8/08
Benjeman Nichols 8/10
Paul Sherry 8/15
Forrest Stewart 8/15
BAPTISMS:
George Ahlgrim 8/3
Marji Shannon 8/4
Norm Kaiser 8/9
Kate Berlin 8/14
ANNIVERSARIES:
Tim & Janelle Peterson 8/1
Meggen & Yoshi Saka 8/6
Laney & Edward Wilson 8/9
Josh & Caroline Judd-Herzfeldt 8/15
Matthew & Anna Petersen 8/15
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President
Meggen Saka
Vice-President
Kelley Bender
Secretary
Megan Whitaker
Treasurer
Steve Hopwood
Outreach
Kristi Harreld, Sarah Hanson
Social Ministry
Ken Duckmann
Finance
Don Marsh
Property
John Flowers, Leon Stevens
Spiritual Life
Megan Eichhorn
Stewardship and Worship
Johanna Olson
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Last Two Week's Attendances
July 22, 9:30 a.m. - 204
July 29, 9:30 a.m. - 98
 Pastor Mueller on Pilgrimage to Cuba
On August 1 Pastor Mueller and Ernest Vasseur leave for a five-day pilgrimage to Cuba led by Bishop Leo Frade of the Southeast Florida Diocese of the Episcopal Church. In the 1950's Bishop Frade resided in Cuba along with Ernest's father who was a Methodist minister. Bishop Frade notes that "El Reverendo Ernesto Vasseur" was the person who had the most spiritual influence on his life.
The pilgrimage will include visits to a seminary, several churches (including University Methodist in Havana where Ernest's father served), and sites in old and new Havana. Ernest has not been back to Cuba since his family left in November 1960. Bishop Frade states that at the present there is more freedom for the Church and that a revival is going on in the island. Watch the August 15 e-news for a report and pictures of Pastor Mueller's trip!
Worship Note
Through Labor Day we are using the "Now the Feast and Celebration" setting of the liturgy by Marty Haugen. First published in a Lutheran worship supplement in 1991, "Now the Feast" has been a popular setting in many congregations and Lutheran colleges. Each year Holy Trinity uses over six settings of the eucharistic liturgy, including a chant setting and a popular four-part setting of a Schubert mass.
Help Holy Trinity Welcome a Refugee Family
It's that time of year to begin thinking about how you can help with Holy Trinity's annual refugee project through Refugee One. We won't know much about the family until they arrive in late August, but there is a lot we can do to prepare. Please visit the sign-up sheets in the back of the church to select from a registry of needed household items. If you're interested in volunteering your time, you can sign up to help decorate the apartment, greet the family at O'Hare airport, or help the family once they arrive. We also need financial gifts to meet our fundraising goal of $2,000-enough to pay for the first three months of rent.
Questions? Contact Laury Rinker and Scott Hendrickson. Thanks for your help!
Energy Healing Workshop at HT
Anyone interested in or curious about metaphysical experiences are welcome to come learn about energy fields at this Intro to Chakras workshop (Saturday, August 18 from 10-12:30). You'll have an opportunity to experience your own energy fields and explore how modern science and Western medicine work together with these ancient healing modalities. Barbara Wahler (a member and part of our Spiritual Life Center) brings in Massage Therapist Heather McCutcheon for this special workshop. Cost is $20 in advance/$25 at the door and massage therapists can earn 2.5 CEs. Register at www.herestherub.com; contact Barbara if you have any questions. P.S. Heather will be giving demos at church on Sunday, Aug 12! <Download the flier>
Iftar in the Synagogue
Thursday, August 2, 2012
"Iftar" is the breaking of the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. This inspiring annual event has grown tremendously in recent years and become an important gathering for both Jewish and Muslim communities. The evening, brought to you by the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, includes Jewish and Muslim prayers, engaging speakers, conversation and a kosher/halal dinner.
For the first time, this year we will celebrate "Iftar in the Synagogue" across the city, in three locations on the same night. The locations are:
* EVANSTON: Beth Emet The Free Synagogue, 1224 Dempster, Evanston
* CHICAGO NORTH: Temple Sholom of Chicago, 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago
* CHICAGO SOUTH: Beth Shalom Bnai Zaken, 6601 S. Kedzie, Chicago
RSVP
Space at "Iftar in the Synagogue" is limited. Please RSVP by sending an email to jmcbi@jcua.org and include the following information:
* Your full name
* The number of people in your party (including yourself)
* Location you plan to attend (Evanston, Chicago North, Chicago South)
* Your phone number (optional)
New Psalms Study
If you are free on Wednesday mornings, consider attending a new scripture study of the Psalms. The new class will begin on Wednesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. and meets in Passavant Hall. The insights are rich and the discussion lively. If you haven't already been attending the study, please let Josh in the office know you are interested and we will order you a study book.
End of Summer Camping Trip
 Does your family like to camp? Never been camping but would like to try? We're planning a Holy Trinity Lutheran Church camping trip September 7-9 at the Richard Bong State Recreation Area just outside of Burlington, WI. We have reserved a group site at the park, which can sleep up to 50 people. We are limited to 10 vehicles at the site, so if you are interested, please contact Becki Fiegel to sign up. Once we know who all is going we will plan together for food and equipment needs. Plan now to join us for this fun adventure.
Learn more about the park and the recreational activities available.
"Team Trinity" Volunteer Opportunities
Please consider joining Team Trinity today! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Check out Volunteer website for upcoming opportunites. It is Holy Trinity's goal to register as many members on-line to assist in helping with our ministry projects within the community. Simply log-in now and sign-up online to volunteer today
--The Lakeview PantryHoly Trinity members help hand out food at the Lakeview Pantry on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For more information or with questions, contact James Perez. --The CribThe Night Ministry has reopened their youth/young adult homeless shelter, The Crib. Holy Trinity normally prepares and serves a meal once per month, but the shelter is closed for the summer months due to lack of funding. On the third Saturday of each month, volunteers will meet at Holy Trinity at 7 p.m. to prepare the meal, then will head to The Crib to serve the meal. For more information, speak with or email Ken Duckmann. --The Night Ministry Outreach BusHoly Trinity will be assembling and distributing 'meals in a bag' with the Night Ministry in Rogers Park on a quarterly basis. Next dates are May 16, August 15, October 17. Watch the e-news for details. With questions, contact Ken Duckmann (773.551.2573). --PAWS ChicagoSpend an evening socializing shelter dogs and cats! Attend periodic adult volunteer nights where you can spend time acclimating dogs and cats to a life with a family by playing with them, brushing them, petting them, showing them how to play with toys, or just letting them curl up on your lap. You are welcome to pick dogs or cats - or both! THERE IS NO NEED TO ATTEND ORIENTATION. For socializing, you will be shown what to do at the Center. If you would like to do more advanced things, like walk dogs, feed the dogs and cats, etc., contact Beth Morris to talk about scheduling a more advanced orientation. .
Next Baptism Dates: August 26 (9:30 a.m.). More info.
Next New Member Orientation Date: TBD. More info.
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sun., 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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 July 22, 2012
Lectionary 16b
Psalm 23; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
Pr. Craig M. Mueller
BLESSED DISTRACTION
Ask someone how they're doing. Remember the old default answer? Fine... Now, it's more often: busy, so busy. Crazy busy.
A New York Times article called "The Busy Trap" was the most e-mailed piece a couple weeks ago. The author suggests that most people today aren't just busy - they're exhausted. Many of us are overscheduled, even addicted to work. Many kids have their lives scheduled in half-hour increments!
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 July 29, 2012
Lectionary 17b
John 6:1 - 21
Pr. Michael Schnell
In these "Dog Days" of summer, we enter today what is sometimes called "The Bread Sundays." Lasting five Sundays in a row, they will end on August 26. These Sundays deal with just the 6th chapter of John's Gospel, which has one and only one theme: Jesus as the Bread of Life.
When I served as a parish pastor, I used to almost dread the Bread Sundays because it is difficult to preach five Sundays in succession on basically the same subject. Fortunately, I only have to do it once - and - I am first.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 2
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5
9:30 a.m. Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Fellowship in Garden (weather permitting)
MONDAY, AUGUST 6
7:00 p.m. Chicago Sitting Meditation Group
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7
7:00 p.m. Worship Times Task Force Meeting
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8
7:00 p.m. Formation Planning Task Force Meeting
7:30 p.m. 12 Step Groups (Passavant Hall & St. Mark's Room)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 9
7:05 p.m. Cubs Home Game
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
1:20 p.m. Cubs Home Game
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
11:00 a.m. Nebrich Vow Renewal
3:05 p.m. Cubs Home Game
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
9:30 a.m. Eucharist
10:30 a.m. Fellowship in Garden (weather permitting)
1:00 p.m. WANS Meeting
1:20 p.m. Cubs Home Game
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
7:00 p.m. Meditation Group (Montrose Beach)
7:05 p.m. Cubs Home Game
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
7:05 p.m. Cubs Home Game
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
1:20 p.m. Cubs Home Game
6:30 p.m. HTLC Volunteers with Night Ministry Outreach Bus
7:30 p.m. 12-Step Groups (Passavant & St. Mark's)
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COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Wednesday, August 8 - Dominic, founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), died 1221
Dominic was a Spanish priest who saw the wealth of the clergy as a stumbling block for the church, so he formed a movement, the Order of Preachers (commonly called Dominicans) devoted to itinerant preaching and living in poverty.
Friday, August 10 - Lawrence, deacon, martyr, died 258
As one of the seven deacons of the church at Rome, Lawrence was responsible for the church's financial matters and for the care of the poor. Asked by the emperor to gather the church's treasure, he presented a collection of orphans, lepers, and the like. The enraged emperor had him put to death.
Saturday, August 11 - Clare, Abbess of San Damiano, died 1253
A contemporary of Francis of Assisi, Clare and a growing number of companions established a women's Franciscan community, called the Order of Poor Ladies, or Poor Clares. She inspired other women to pursue spiritual goals. Monday, August 13 - Florence Nightingale, died 1910; Clara Maass, died 1901; renewers of society
Nightingale was born in England, and horrified her wealthy family by deciding to become a nurse. She led a group of nurses in ministering in the midst of the Crimean War, and worked for hospital reform. Maass, a native of New Jersey, was also a war nurse, and volunteered as a subject for research on yellow fever. She died of the disease.
Tuesday, August 14 - Maximilian Kolbe, died 1941; Kaj Munk, died 1944; martyrs
Father Kolbe was a Franciscan priest arrested by the Nazis and confined in Auschwitz. Kolbe gave generously of his meager resources, and finally volunteered to be starved to death in place of another man. A Danish Lutheran pastor and playwright, Munk strongly denounced the Nazis who occupied Denmark in the Second World War. His sermons and articles helped to show the anti-Christian nature of the movement.
Wednesday, August 15 - Mary, Mother of Our Lord
The church (including Martin Luther) honored Mary with the title theotokos, meaning "God-bearer," for her role in giving birth to the Son of God. Her song, the Magnificat, speaks eloquently of God's lifting the lowly and feeding the hungry.
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Please send news about awards, new positions, life passages and other important events in your lives for this section of our e-news.
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Those ill or in special need:Harold Hanson;
Will Crutcher and family;
Darryl Wahler;
Kyrsten Downing;
Sarah Coddington;
James Perez;
Elvina Moen;
Dana Johnson's mother, Diana Johnson;
Maria Devins;
Barbara Wahler;
Kay Scott;
Phyllis Zangri;
Myleen Dunleavy;
Merri Pierce;
Alan Stang, Jeff Stang's father;
Mary Stoner;
Carol Stoner;
Paul Weber; Scott Johnson's mother, Virginia Johnson;
those struggling with infertility;
Ron Hoiberg;
Kathy Lund;
Susan Pare;
Sam Zangri;
Paul Geist III;
Christine, friend of Susan Twetten;
Mary Cannon;
Sam Patitucci;
Brent Vicknair;
Mark Sauer;
Teah Barthalomew;
Victor Jimenez;
Vivian Carter;
Ellen Brotzman-DeSart;
Karen Swanson;
Rev. F. Leonard Peterson;
Eric Osborn
Ministries Supported by Holy Trinity: ELCA World Hunger Appeal; RefugeeOne; Lakeview Action Coalition; Lakeview Pantry; The Crib; Reconciling Works (formerly Lutherans Concerned); The Night Ministry; Christian Peacemaker Teams; Arise Chicago; Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches; The Lutheran Volunteer Corps; Anti-Racism Team of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod; Holy Family Lutheran Ministries; Lutheran Youth on the Northside (LYONS).
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Spiritual Nomads
Exploring the landscape, points of interest of young adults in worship
By Ben Stewart | from The Lutheran
(this article is based on the opening address Ben gave at the "Sects and the City: Gen X\Y and Mainline Protestant Worship" conference held at Holy Trinity in February)
 When we read the Gospels in worship, we typically encounter a Jesus in his early 30s: a young adult, something of a spiritual nomad, moving in and out of places of worship.
Yet for a church so focused on the ministry of this young adult, we're often perplexed by questions about young adults in worship. What are today's young adult spiritual nomads seeking in worship? How do they differ from previous generations? Why aren't more of them in worship?
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Check Out These Links for more interesting discussions, conversations, questions and ideas! - Living Lutheran: A Daily Blend of Stories, Culture and Community - <link>
- Spirituality and Practice: Resources for Spiritual Journeys - <link>
- Big Questions Online - <link>
- Religion dispatches - <link>
- Sightings (The Martin Marty Center) - <link>
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