Weekly News
May 27, 2016

 

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to welcome all people into the community of faith, and to serve Christ through serving others."

 

 

This Sunday's Services
May 29, 2016

7:45am H. Eucharist, Rite 1
10:00am Eucharist, Rite 1
2:00pm Chapel on the Green


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Upcoming Events

Summer Service Schedule Starting this Sunday May 29
                                                                                                                         
 
7:45am - 10:00am - 2:00pm  

Happy Memorial Day
 
Yard Sale Angel by Bonnie Thurston

There she stood, golden
among discarded
detritus from someone's
basement or attic.
She already had
one strike against her,
being clearly female
when biblical angels
are (naturally) male.
And she had acquired
a broken wing.
You could still see
the mended crack.
Not long after
she was given to me
that wing fell off
Nothing I tried could
restore her wholeness.
There are things even
Super Glue can't mend.
There are angels
not made to fly,
to hover in heaven
singing gloria in excelsis,
but to linger in basements
or attics, worth keeping
as silent reminders
unrepairable brokenness
can still be holy.
 
Thank you to all the men and women of the armed forces who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy and the families who shared them with us.  Happy Memorial Day!  Rowena+

     

Summer Service Schedule Starting Next Week on 
Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday May 29
                                                                                                                         
Our summer schedule is starting on Memorial Day Weekend. Church services from Sunday May 29 through Sunday September 11 will be: 
7:45am Eucharist, Rite 1
10:00am June 5 through June 12: Choir Recognition Sundays
                 June 19 through July 17: Eucharist, "9AM Style"
                 July 24 through September 4: Eucharist, Rite 1*
                 * Sunday August: visiting singers Adler and Hearne 
                                                    - "9AM Style"
                 September 11: Parish Picnic Sunday 
                            2:00pm: Chapel on the Green           

 Memorial Day, Monday May 30
                                                                                                                         
Our church offices are closed on Monday May 30 for Memorial Day.

Entry Step Recreation Begins!
Front Steps Construction starting June 1
Kronenberger & Sons will be completely replacing our 3 sets of crumbling front entry steps over the summer, but first they will also install the new ornamental spandrel trim above and on either side of the trim above Trinity' center front doors. Painting of all the front door trim will be launched after installation. Actual demolition occurs in June, with either the center or flanking steps done first, leaving some existing steps available for use during the summer months. Patience is necessary as construction will limit the use of our apron for parking for the entire summer. Trinity will be paying 50% of the step replacement, trim fabrication and painting costs because of a successful grant applications to the State Office of Historic Preservation and the New Haven Preservation Trust.
Friday June 3 Parish Recognition of Andy Kotylo

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During the special picnic celebration we will honor our Associate Director of Music, Andy Kotylo, for his amazing legacy of work and ministry at Trinity. 
Please save the date for our special bicentennial evening picnic celebration at the Light House Carousel.
Thank you Mother's Day Weekend 
Plant Sale
                                                                                                                         
The Mother's Day Weekend Plant and Bake Sale was a very wet yet successful sale making over $2550. Delicious baked goods were enjoyed under the tents as people bought flowers and herbs. Some of the leftover flats of plants will be available for sale this weekend in the Narthax.
I would especially like to thank the many people who volunteered despite the abundant rain: Jenny Briggs, Caren Carpenter, Laura Davis, Gloria Hoda, Dave Jenkins, Chuck Kaywood, Don Knapp, Doris Manceau, Geri Mauhs, Jonathan Moulin, Lisa Omark, Ed & Margie Pikaart, Ruth Risberg, David Rivera, Jehanara & John Samuel, Scott with son Charlie, Mary Ann Stroup, & Jack Tebes. Without their efforts, along with the assistance of the sextants--Boris, Donna, Jeff, Sam, & Shay, the Mother's Day Weekend Plant And Bake Sale would not have been possible.
With a grateful heart, Debby Kraemer

Rachel Segger: Music Program Manager

Rachel Segger will assume the post of Music Program Manager at Trinity Church on the Green as of June 1, occupying a new position that replaces the one of Associate Director of Music when Andy Kotylo departs to become Director of Music at St. Peter's Church in Columbia, South Carolina in mid-June. 
Rachel has been an attorney, an elementary school music teacher, and a full-time church organist/director of music. She holds an MM in organ (Yale School of Music) and an MAR in liturgical studies (Yale Divinity School) through the Institute of Sacred Music, as well as an AB from Harvard and a JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Rachel and her husband, Glen, have three sons, Augie, Elyot, and Frankie. Augie and Elyot are alumni of the Boys Choir and Frankie currently attends the church school and serves as an acolyte. 
As Music Program Manager, Rachel will assist the Director of Music, Walden Moore, in the management of the Trinity music program, coordinating fundraising, planning for choir events and tours, recruiting choristers, managing choir calendars and rehearsal logistics, connecting with community music organizations, and serving as the point person for choir parents and members of the three parish choirs. She joins a music staff which will include Walden and two Organ Scholars - Janet Yieh will return for another year, and we'll have an additional Organ Scholar from the first-year students. 
We welcome Rachel to the Trinity staff family!

2016 Trinity Summer Art Exhibit

History Ministry to Sponsor Tours of Trinity in July
and one special tour on June 25
      
Trinity historians will conduct tours of Trinity each Sunday in July at 11:30 am.  Each tour will last about 45 minutes and will begin in the Narthex (entry vestibule). 
Each tour guide will have his/her own focus, but generally these tours of Trinity Church on the New Haven Green will focus on a general history of the building whose cornerstone was set in 1814 with the building completed by the end of 1815 and consecrated in early 1816.  The contrast of Trinity's building style as compared to that of Center Church, both designed by the architect Ithiel Town, will be the springboard to the tour.  We will then go inside to see the variety of interior nave (sanctuary) elements from its Tiffany windows to its three distinctive altars. 
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! 
Sunday, July 3rd                 Guide: Ray Chappell  
Sunday, July 10th               Guide: Ray Chappell 
Sunday, July 17th                Guide: Joe Dzeda
Sunday, July 24th                Guide: Neil Olsen
Sunday, July 31st                 Guide: Peg Chambers

Saturday, June 25, 11:00 am: An Additional Option 
for a New Haven Festival of Arts & Ideas tour of Trinity Church

This year's New Haven Festival of Arts & Ideas tour of Trinity Church on the New Haven Green will be lead by parishioner Peg Chambers, AIA, and will focus on a general history of the building whose cornerstone was set in 1814 with the building completed by the end of 1815 and consecrated for use in early 1816. The contrast of Trinity's building style as compared to that of Center Church, both designed by the architect Ithiel Town, will be the springboard to the tour. We will then go inside to see the variety of interior nave (sanctuary) elements from its Tiffany windows to its three distinctive altars. The tour will end with a brief introduction to our historic organ by John Abdenour, Director of Music at St. Paul's, Fairfield, CT. Tour running time: 60 minutes.

Up to 25 people. Children to be accompanied by an adult. Please sign-up on the Festival website: http://www.artidea.org/event/2016/1630


Vacation Bible School
Greetings Cave Questers! Vacation Bible School at Trinity is officially August 22-26th! Check out Trinity's website for online registration and any questions you may have. We hope you will join us to explore how to Follow Jesus, the Light of the World. See you then!

 
Genesis Garden 
Trinity is creating a community garden called the "Genesis Garden" for church congregants, staff and visitors. This garden is designed to physically represent the seven days of creation found in Genesis 1:1-31, 2:1-4. The two main goals for this garden are to (i) educate visitors on the creation accounts and humanity's responsibility toward the earth, as well as to (ii) create a sense of community not only with fellow humans, but between all of nonhuman creation. The garden will model an interdependent relationship between all of creation, and will encourage a reciprocal and biocentric ideology embedded in Scripture. To encourage a Christian ideology, located in the center of the garden, there will be a stone cross statue as the universal symbol to keep God in the center of creation.
 We are looking for members to join our Garden Committee. If you have a passion for gardening or are interested in the intersection between Christianity and the environment, email Julia Johnson at [email protected]
St. Luke's 115th Women's Day Service

Join St. Luke's Episcopal Church as we celebrate the 115th Women's Day Service, Sunday, May 29th, 2016 at 11am. Let's celebrate WOMEN for their dedication to our church! Join us as we welcome our guest speaker Dr. Delice Robertson. View the flyer here.

There's Always DRAMA at Trinity 
NICENE NOIR
In a Dinner Theater Performance
on Saturday, July 9, 2016
 
*** Note the new date ***
The performance had to be rescheduled due to parking issues
 
The Trinity Players will offer a special theater event, raising funds for Trinity ministries.  Food and Theater will be served in The Undercroft beginning at 6PM.
 
The Play: "Nicene Noir," An Allegory on the Creed will be directed by Rev. Robert Sandine. Nicene Noir is our beloved playwright Neil Olsen's noir-inspired story of Private Eye John Venture, a man searching for a lost soul in the mean streets of the city. He comes face to face with a colorful cast of characters in his quest to find redemption. The play provides a riff on contemporary morality as one man looks to find his way in a world turned upside down.
 
The Food:  Conceived by thespian and noted cook, Anna Foster, the evening will feature a 1940s-1950s era vintage buffet - the food your parents loved and served - as researched from period menus and our parishioners' memories. What a unique treat!
 
The Cost:  Ticketed reservations are $20 per person, or $100 if you would like to be a sponsor (includes admission for two), or donate more if you can! Reservations will be available online starting on May 15, 2016. Reservations also will be taken before and after Sunday services in June, and during office hours. There's limited seating in "The Undercroft" of Trinity Church, so get your tickets soon, for another fun night at TRINITY. 
 

Wednesday Club 
Due to work on the front steps, Wednesday Club will meet for hand sewing and crafting this summer at 9 am until noon at the homes of our members. We have a wide range of ongoing activities and projects so we will be busy. No sewing machines are necessary. This is a dynamic group working together, enjoying fellowship and coffee each week. We invite you to join us. If you would like to be notified of the locations for this summer's Wednesday Club, contact Pat Chappell.  

Book Club- Upcoming Meetings
Dear Book group members following the poll this week we have changed the date of the appetizers and desserts pot luck to Sunday, June 12 at 5pm at the home of Veronica and Dieter Soell. Phone: 203-4513-4581 email: [email protected]The book we are discussing is Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert. 

This is always a wonderful evening and we are having appetizers and desserts. Please let Veronica know directly if you are able to attend so that she can keep a tally of who is attending and what they are bringing. Even if you have not been able to atttend a book group recently we hope you will join us. Also please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice.
Apologies to those who are unable to attend on this date but we have a very good response for the 12th.
 
Also please can I remind you to start thinking about books  that you have enjoyed reading and wish to suggest for next year to bring to  the Book Browse at my house on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7pm.
Many thanks for all the replies. Best wishes,
Jenny



 





Camp Winni - A place where individuals and families can experience a weeklong-magic of Camp, Community, and Spiritual Renewal

Registration is now open for you to come to Camp Winni for a week beginning July 30 to August 1, 2016. There are a few Trinity members who have attended Camp Winni, including John and Gloria Hoda for the past 10 years. This is a special year as we celebrate 100 years.  Details are available on the website.  Please contact [email protected]
if you have any questions.

Ministry Network Convocation

The inaugural Ministry Network Convocation will be held Wednesday, June 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Commons, 290 Pratt Street, Meriden. To register, and for more information including a request to bring a symbol of your ministry, link here.

Ministry Networks in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut are defined as ministries of one Episcopalian working together with another. For Trinity this means that almost all our ministries qualify as Ministry Networks. Everyone involved in our ministries is invited to join this convocation.

To announce your Ministry Network gathering, sponsored event, or resource, email 
Joshua Bruner at [email protected]
 



PRAY FIRST launches new website

PRAY FIRST, together with the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, announces the launch of its new website: www.prayfirstct.org
 
PRAY FIRST describes the site as an invitation to experience God's presence in each moment of your life; a reminder that we can change our lives, our relationships, and our meetings by the simple act of inviting God to be present in them; and a reminder that in each moment there is an opportunity to begin our prayer and our life anew. 

PRAY FIRST is an emerging ministry network in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut and beyond and the site reflects the network's commitment for greater availability of communication tools and resources among all of our many members and community constituents. 

For more information and a list of founding team members, see the blog post here

New Haven Reads Needs You!

In New Haven, 70% of third graders read below grade level. Can you donate an hour a week to help our students become skilled and confident readers? 
The opportunity: One hour per week
Tutors must be at least 15 years old
Tutoring hours at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm weekdays
Saturdays at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm

We provide volunteers with all the materials and training needed! Contact Keri Humphries at [email protected] for more information or to join us as a volunteer!

Days for Girls

Because every girl in the world deserves education, safety, and dignity the CT Chapter of DFG and Kenyan Health Care Initiatives are working to keep girls in school by providing them with sustainable Feminine Hygiene Kits and health educational programs. Join us weekly in the undercroft at the Wednesday Club between 9 and noon to sew, and serge. Donations of 100% cotton, or flannel are welcomed. Always needed are sewers, sergers, and folks to wash and iron fabric.
Our Chumvi Kenya DFG Enterprise has been selected to be a major DFG hub for all of Kenya. This year over 1800 kits and components are being delivered to Kenya.. 
Contact Mary Ann Stroup at [email protected]

Habitat Volunteers Needed

Habitat Logo
Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven has gratefully acknowledged receipt of the 14 mini Alberta Spruce trees that graced the front steps and side doors of Trinity all winter. Habitat is getting ready to build a new house and would love to have some Trinity volunteers!  Upcoming dates include June 11 & 25, July 9 & 16.  Volunteers need to register ahead of time - register on-line now at www.habitatgnh.org. In the list of organization volunteers, check-off Trinity Church as your affiliation.  Or, call 203-785-0794.  

Volunteers Needed At DESK and Columbus House
Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK): Next trinity date: April 12th (and the second Tuesday of every month) volunteers are needed from 5:00 - 7:00 pm to serve the meal and help with clean-up. DESK serves from the Center Church Parish House, 311 Temple St., New Haven. Please contact Chuck Kaywood to let him know if you are available to help.

Columbus House:
Next Trinity date: April 19th (and the third Tuesday of every month). Trinity cooks and serves the meal at Columbus House. Volunteers are needed from about 4:00 - 6:00 pm each month. Please contact Warner Marshall  or George Gillin if you are available to help or for more information.
Trinity Book Corner
The Trinity Book Corner is now ready and waiting for your enjoyment.  The collection to date numbers over one hundred books selected by members of the Spirituality Committee, the Rector and others. The topics covered are Spirituality, Mindfulness, Faith, the Church, Christianity, Death and Dying and Prayer. The book collection is available for browsing and contemplation. As more books are added attention will be paid to expanding the resources available for spiritual growth and spiritual living. For more information about our books and resources, please contact Carol Davidson at [email protected]
We pray for... 
 
Those who are on our parish prayer list...

Darnella Grant, Michele Eichler, Clara Winnepenninckx-De Volder, Emily Tredwell and family, Charles Lemert, Bill Morris, Judi Knifing-Chattuck, Polly Fiddler.

In thanksgiving we pray for: 
Trinity's House Churches celebrating 25 years of continuous weekly meetings this year.  So far, we haven't exhausted reading the Gospel each week, or sharing our food and fellowship.

And for our dearly departed: 
Barbara Godlewski, Jessica Anako, Joanne Israel, Nancy Pugsley, Daphne Cassan, Sabrije Gashi Sabreea; the mother of Mike Reynolds. 


Want to add someone to our prayer list? 
Would you like to add yourself or a member of your family to the our prayer list? Let us know about an anniversary or special occasion? Via email or telephone, contact the parish administrative assistant. 

Memorial flowers are also available to honor the departed.

NOTE: Prayer requests will remain on the prayer list for 3 weeks, please contact the Parish Office if you wish to add names that have been removed. 
Commemorative Flowers
It has been a long tradition at Trinity for individuals or groups to request flowers on the altars that commemorate, honor, or celebrate a special person or event. And our Trinity Altar Guild orders, arranges, and coordinates flowers for all altars. The contribution for commemorative flowers is $35. Color preference will be honored if available through our vendor. There may be more than one request on a Sunday. When this occurs, the first person scheduled, is the one whose choice is followed. For requests and payments please email our office assistant or call her at 203 624-3101.
Church Event Calendar: Contact Sam Sigg

Sam Sigg, our head sexton, is now managing our church event calendar. From now on, to schedule meetings or events, please contact Sam Sigg. Before announcing your meeting or event to the community, make sure your date and venue are confirmed by Sam, given our limited space for meetings.

Conference Call   

phone
The 9am & 11am  services are available as conference calls to all of you who are unable to attend church.   
  
To access the conference call, dial 1-877-594-8353 and follow the prompts. When asked the CODE NUMBER type in 58775537 on your phone number pad.   
 
Of course, we especially welcome those of you who are unable to attend church due to medical concerns, however, if you are out of town on vacation you,  too,  can stay in touch with Trinity with the conference call!
Office Information
 
To contact our administrative assistant, please use this email address:
Telephone: 203 624 3101
 
Our current Office Hours are the following: 
Monday - Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Trinity Church on the Green

On the corner of Temple and Chapel Streets

 

Trinity Church Parish Office:

950 Chapel Street, Fl. 2 

New Haven, CT 06510-2515

 

Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Monday -Friday

Phone: (203) 624-3101

Fax: (203) 624-2412

E-mail: [email protected]