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PASTORAL CARE
For Pastoral Care  please contact
The Rev. Susan Kennard at 979-248-7849 or
The Rev. Doug Tucker
at 409-539-5079 or 409-370-5010
 
For pastoral care or emergency, please contact
The Rev. Susan Kennard
979.248.7849
SUNDAY ATTENDANCE
   
Aug. 16 - 162
Aug. 9 - 170
Aug. 2 - 138
GODLY PLAY
Children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to attend Godly Play Sunday School. Children will be returned to the parents in the Church at the Peace. Our nursery is staffed on Sundays from 8am-Noon for newborns to age 3. All children are welcome at Church, but please feel free to use the Nursery next to the Godly Play room should a private area be needed.
FINANCIAL REPORT
 
Year-to-date totals as of 
May 31, 2015  
  
YTD Income   $291,332
Transfers from reserves
0
YTD Investment Earnings Used in Operations
42,016 
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YTD Less Total Expenses
($341,627)
  
YTD Net Total
(Deficit) 
($8,279) 
 
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we would love to share it.
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SERVICES AT
THE MERIDIAN 
Reverend Susan Kennard conducts a Eucharistic service at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel at The Meridian on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Families and friends of residents are welcome to join the group regardless of denomination.
In addition, Rev. Susan has been playing some of the residents' favorite songs on her guitar accompanied by Mr. Wyatt on an electric organ.
 
ADDRESS UPDATES
 Please let Trinity know if you have a change of address or new email address. Simply put changes on a piece of paper in the collection plate or email changes to: 

eMessenger - week of August 23, 2015
 
Nothing proves you love someone more
than mentioning them in your prayers.


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THE BISHOP IS COMING ON DECEMBER 13
Bishop Dena Harrison will be at Trinity on Sunday, December 13 at the 10:30 a.m. service to administer the sacraments of Confirmation and Baptism and to receive those who wish to partake. As we begin to make plans for classes, please contact the church office if you or someone you know would like to learn more about our denomination or parish
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Welcome Visitors! 


We are blessed that you chose to attend a service at Trinity today.

We have a gift for you, so before exiting the church,

please see Carolyn Speich in the narthex to receive your gift

and to complete a visitor's card.

We extend an invitation to our newcomers and visitors for dinner at the Rectory at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14th.

RSVP to Carolyn Speich at [email protected]

Your table is ready!

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A Church Directory is Coming!
We are diligently working on the parish directory, the draft is ready for printing but some photographs have not been provided. Any changes in addresses, phone numbers or email addresses must be corrected by September 20. If you have not posed for a picture in the last 12 months, please email a picture to Trish at [email protected]. On Rally Day...if we don't have a picture, don't be surprised if you are asked to step under a tree or somewhere outside holding a sign with you name on it for a photo op. Thanks to Cheryl Tucker and
Kathy VanDewalli for their commitment to this project.
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Lifestory Class - Beginning August 25th
At writers' request, the 8-Session Lifestory Writing classes are
scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. beginning on August 25 and on the 
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each week (except the 3rd wk. in Nov.)
Dates are 8/25, 9/8, 9/22, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 12/4.

Ages 16 and up are welcome, no tests, no grades, confidentiality, attentive listening, inspiring stories, laughter, sometimes tears, wonder, drama, honoring the "stuff of life", eloquently written as writers each find their own voice. Writers need to commit to 6 of 8 lessons. New members are to have taken introductory classes from OLLI or Trinity preparing them for this continuation.

Writers are requested to make a $25 donation to Trinity Church for the use of the facility. Please write Lifestory on the check and indicate if you are a new or returning member.For details or questions contact Alison Barker at 409-795-8089 or [email protected] We have saved a space just for you.
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SENSATIONAL NEW BOOK

On July 20, the long-awaited publication of Images of America,

Galveston's Broadway Cemeteries

By Kathleen Shanahan Maca, hit the bookstores.

All Galvestonians will want a personal copy that traces the history

of the Broadway cemeteries and includes biographies and photos

of some of the pioneer families and pillars of Trinity Church

who are at rest beneath those stones.

Only Galvestonians will be able to correctly pronounce the name

featured on the cover.

Copies are available at the Galveston Bookshop on 317-23rd Street

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CALENDAR
Choir Practice 6:30 pm Thursday and/or 9am Sunday - Choir Room
 
 

08/23 - 9:30 a.m.

 

08/24 - 5:30 p.m.

08/25 - 6:30 p.m. 

New Adult Sunday School Series: Cultivating Laughter, Song and Dance: Letting Go of Being Cool and "Always in Control" - Eaton Hall  

Vestry Meeting - Kelso Library

Lifestory Class - Kelso Library 

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YOUNG 


All young career age women and mothers are invited to a Potluck dinner at Jen Kelso's at 6 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Small children are welcome to accompany their moms. Please bring an appetizer, main dish or dessert to share.
For details & RSVP contact Jen at [email protected].
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5:30 P.M. SUNDAY EVENING SERVICE
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 13

The church has been approached by several individuals who, for a variety of reasons (work schedule, travel schedule, medication schedule, etc.) would prefer a weekly Communion service in the evening,
the 5:30 p.m. Sunday "Come As You Are" service will last 30 minutes and will take place at a small altar on the floor level of the sanctuary...so it will be entirely accessible. We will read the Gospel assigned for the day, enjoy a conversation type of sermon (!), pray for the church and the world, and celebrate Communion Rite 2, Prayer A. Please join us if you are unexpectedly tied up on a Sunday morning or just prefer the 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. experience. Our stained glass windows are vibrant with color at this time of day!
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SAVE THE DATE!

RALLY DAY, AND 3RD SUNDAY LUNCH ON SEPTEMBER 20
Rally Day officially marks the kick-off of a new year of Sunday School. The adult SWEEPS series will begin as well as a new year in the Godly Play curriculum.
PLEASE NOTE: Our guest speaker at both services will be The Reverend Canon Kai Ryan, Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of Texas. She is eager to experience the fabulous Trinity Sunday morning. Please come and welcome her. We will also have
3rd Sunday Lunch...a picnic on the garth and a bouncy house for the kids.
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ADULT EDUCATION: S.W.E.E.P.S
9:30 A.M. BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 20 - EATON HALL
 
Service, Worship, Education, Evangelism, Pastoral Care and Stewardship: Adult Sunday School will begin exploring these six key components of our calling as a Christian Community. We will look at what the bible has to say about each one, we will look at what we do currently, what we have done in the past, and what do we hope to do in the future. Which of these six things are the most important? Which attracted you to Trinity? Please come and participate if you are a long-time member, a new member, or a visitor who hasn't really decided whether to join.

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WILLIAM TEMPLE CENTER
Larissa Botik, Executive Director
 
(409) 599.1457 or
   

On Saturday, UTMB hosted their annual Welcome Weekend for new students at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. Hundreds of students passed by our table where they were greeted by our wonderful volunteers and two of our students: Kristen Gill and Makenzie Hodge. Kristen is a medical student who aspires to a pediatrician. Makenzie recently graduated from the School of Medicine and is now pursuing her Masters Degree in Public Health.   Both have been active at Trinity as readers and Eucharistic Ministers. We have truly amazing young men and women students! Special thanks to all who helped with Welcome Weekend and applause to David Hughes for last week's baked beans and Teresa Reeves for the homemade oatmeal cookies.
 
*This Wednesday, August 26, UTMB is hosting dinner for their new students, therefore we will NOT be serving dinner in Eaton Hall. Dinner will resume its normal schedule next week.
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Y. E. S.

SIGN UP YOUR TEEN FOR Y.E.S. TODAY

Youth Encounter Spirit (Y.E.S.) is a weekend retreat at Camp Allen offered to 6th-8th grade students and adult sponsors from churches across the Diocese. The retreat is FUN and affords a loving environment in which to enjoy the warmth of a personal relationship with our Father and his unconditional love. Y.E.S. is one of the many ways God is equipping our youth and adults of this diocese for service in furtherance of His eternal purposes. The next retreat is Sept. 11-13 at Camp Allen. The cost is $65 and icludes meals and lodging. The registration deadline is September 1. Scholarship assistance is available. Register online at www.epicenter.org under Youth Ministry. Our Trinity participants so far include: Heidi Haglund, Christopher Perkins, Peyton Botik and Jennifer Haglund. Questions? Call Jennifer at 409.996.6418


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NURSERY / SUNDAY SCHOOL NEEDS

We are set with baby items, but need a few age appropriate toys for 3 and

4 year olds. We will gladly accept the toys your children no longer use!

Thank you from our little angels!

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ADULT SUMMER

SUNDAY SCHOOL 2015

 

SUNDAYS

9:30 a.m. in Eaton Hall

 

   

Books Needed

The Gift of Imperfection

By Bren Brown, L.M.S.W., Ph.D.

And

The Bible


THIS WEEK   

 

August 23: Cultivating Laughter, Song, and Dance

Letting Go of Being Cool and "Always in Control"

Psalm 149: 1-5

 

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 TRINITY PRESIDENTIAL VISIT IN 1891
One of our visitors, who wrote to thank us for the special tour of Trinity over the July 4th weekend, found this article in the Marshall, Texas newspaper. It is dated April 20, 1891.
"President Harrison and party attended services at Galveston yesterday morning at the First Presbyterian church and in the evening, the President was present at Trinity Episcopal church."
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 COMING IN OCTOBER 2015

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas owns a museum-quality, experiential display of sacred objects from 6 religious traditions: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Native American traditions.

  

The focus of the exhibit is peace: how we pray for peace, and how we make peace. Look for more details about this fabulous experience for all of Galvestonians as we get closer to the date.
 
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SHARE YOUR HOLIDAYS
FOOD DRIVE

All four weekends in September we will be collecting nonperishable food items for the community-wide food drive concluding in December at Ball High School. Many congregations and organizations are joining in this effort, including the Galveston Ministerial Alliance. We are collecting food during September in order to avoid any confusion/competition around multiple outreach efforts closer to the actual holiday season. Everything that we gather will stay with local (Galveston) food pantries and agencies.

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CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS   

08/24 - Ian Smith

08/25 - Jennifer Kelso

08/26 - Linda Alley-Thomas

08/26 - Bill Peace 

08/28 - Linda Macdonald

08/28 - Edgar Moore

08/28 - Ashley Perkins 

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PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR
Joe Higgins, Jack Wallace, Bob Hesley, Marvin Langston, 
Marianne Sefcik, Jesse Dunn, Richard Johnson and Jimmy Carter.
 
OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR
Bob Frantz, Brad Thomas, Karen Rudenberg,
Matt Carroll, Nicholas Clayton, Benno Deltz, Betty Schroeder,
Frances Gillman, Sissy Howell, Caroline Fletcher, Mindy Bollinger,
Margaret Lee, Phillip Head, Billy Garrison, Gwen Charpentier,
Frances Cummings, Mark Gerrard, Joe Vance, Dan Vaughn
 
PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE,
especially Teal Griffeth, Jarrod Johnson, John Wilkinson, John Kelso, Jr.,
David Middleton, Bo Lollar, Nick Toombs and Barry Toombs. 
 
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PHOENIX JEWELRY

 

Although the jewelry will no longer be for sale on Sunday's, the larger pieces will be sold at Design Works, 2119 A Postffice. (Across from MOD Coffee Shop). Trish has agreed to sell the small pieces in the office Tuesday-Friday.

 

The Donovans are taking the smaller bits and slivers of glass to Mexico to have "God's Light Kaleidoscopes" made. We anticipate they will be ready for Christmas giving, another "miracle of the broken glass." 

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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST  
The flowers on the altar today are given to the Glory Of God
and in honor of the return of our fabulous choir.
 
August 23, 2015
  
 LEADERS IN TODAY'S LITURGY
 
8:00 a.m. - Rite I 
Lector

Worship Leader

Sermon

Celebrant

Eucharistic Minister

Altar Guild


Ushers

  
Bob Hern

Bob Hern

The Reverend Douglas Tucker

The Reverend Susan Kennard

Bill Kennard

Susan Duif
Emily Erdmann

Claudia Stein
John Speich
 
9:30 a.m. - Adult Forum - in Eaton Hall

10:15 a.m. - Godly Play - Nursery and Chapel

10:30 a.m. - Rite II (Music)
  
Music Director

Choir









Prelude


Hymns

1st Lesson


Psalm

2nd Lesson

Gospel

Sermon

Offertory Anthem


Celebrant

Eucharist Ministers

Communion Anthem


Postlude



Usher Team IV




 


 


Altar Guild








Acolytes














Godly Play




Youth Group

eMessenger

Newcomers/Visitors

William Temple Ministry
Ronald Wyatt

Bailey Glover
Gretchen Lindquist
Gayle Monsour
Edgar Moore
Bill Noble
Joanna Thompson
Mary Toombs
Mary Townsend
Patty Wood

Music for the Royal Fireworks: La Paix
G. F. Handel
 
408, 628, 563
 
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Marinel Ammenheuser
 
34:15-22
 
Ephesians 6:10-20
Carol Malloy
 
John 6:56-69
 
The Rev. Douglas Tucker
 
Fear Not O Land,
Sir Edward Elgar
 
The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Mike and Carol Malloy
 
Tarry No Longer Toward Thine Heritage,
W. Harris

Music for the Royal Fireworks: La Rejouissance,
G. F. Handel

Robert Ebert, Team Leader
Calvin Buckley
Evadney Hudson
Jerry Jackson
Bill and Linda Macdonald
Nelly Nyaranga
Michael Opata

Weekday
 Carol Malloy
MargieFratz

Sunday
 Ed Muncey
Jeannie Poirier
Mary Lou Shuffler

Christopher Perkins, Senior Acolyte
Gabby Bebe
Jane Charpentier                         
Camryn Davis
Nathan Fiegel
Heidi Haglund
Walker Janek
Lee Jaworski
Sasha Jaworski
Will McQuitty
Caroline Neblett
Elizabeth Pennington
Stuart Petty
Mary Katherine Piel
Ava Rawlins
 
Danielle Alvarado
Maggie Dean
Kay Perkins
Lola Thompson

Shanna Pennington
Jennifer Haglund

Kathy VanDewalli

Carolyn Speich

Larissa Botik 

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JOIN THE CHOIR!  

 

A familiar Biblical quotation states,

"Serve the Lord with gladness; and come 

before his presence with a song."

Music is a very meaningful addition to worship and Trinity's accomplished choir performs a

variety of favorite hymns, solos and duets.

 

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN OUR CHOIR

including high school students
10th grade and above. 

 

Please Contact our Music Director,

Ron Wyatt or ask one of the current choir members how to join.

 

Rehearsals at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays

and/or 9:00 a.m. Sunday mornings.

 

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TRINITY CHURCH
Founded in 1841 and still making history!

Photo by Bill Schafer
Photo courtesy of Bill Schaefer