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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
   
May 22 - 149
May 15 - 180
May 8 - 180
May 1 - 159 
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 
Apr. 30, 2016
  
YTD Income   $221,100
Transfers from reserves
$0
YTD Investment Earnings Used in Operations
$28,010
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YTD Less Total Expenses
($223,532)
  
YTD Net Revenue
$25,578
 
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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 May 29, 2016

To all the service men and women of this country, past and present - Thank you for your service, protection and support.   
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Trinity History                          
 
At 4:15 a.m. on June 6, 1944, Invasion Day, Trinity's rector, The Rev. Edmund Gibson, was notified that the invasion had started. By 5:00 a.m. he flung open the Church doors, turned on all the lights and played the chimes ringing out 'America', and 'Onward Christian Soldiers'. At 5:15 a.m. organist, Thomas G. Rice took over the chime ringing. From then until 7:00 p.m. selected hymns and patriotic airs were played hourly on the chimes. Three prayer services were held that day and hundreds of Galvestonians used the church for private devotions.
 
As of Dec. 8, 1941 the downstairs of Eaton Hall was equipped for entertainment of all members of the armed forces stationed in Galveston. Members of the congregation took visiting soldiers and sailors home to Sunday dinners.

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Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, Galveston, Texas, 1841-1953 by William Manning Morgan
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PASTORAL CARE TEAM INSTALLED THIS SUNDAY
Members of the congregation who have trained with Rev. Susan and therapist, Dr. Calvin Buckley, will serve as a support team to make phone calls, home visits, check on shut-in members and visit people in the hospital, as needed. Call or come by the office with a request for care. The members of the Care Team that are being installed today are:
  Alison Barker
  Carolyn Clyburn
  John Clyburn
  Jacque Ellis 
Kathleen Galbraith
John Giovannini
Camille Haglund
Bill Hern 
Maurine Nichols
Bill Pennington
Elke Pennington 
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CALENDAR
Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
and/or 9:00 a.m. Sunday in Choir Room


5/22 - 5:30 p.m.
6/04 - 9:00 a.m.
6/04 - 4:00 p.m.

6/06-6/10 - 9:30am-3:30pm
6/09 - 5:30 p.m.  
 Rite II Holy Eucharist - Come as you are!
Vestry Retreat - home of the Meyers
Honor Our Veterans Community Event
  On the Garth
TES Camp Invention - Trinity School
Women's Bible Study - Eaton Hall 
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CALLING ALL VETERANS 
  
(And everybody else who enjoys Freedom and Safety!)
 
YOU ARE INVITED 
Next Saturday, June 4th
4:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
 
Where: Open courtyard and parish hall, Trinity Episcopal Church
What: Picnic, bouncy house, door prizes, games, fellowship
Why: To thank veterans and their families

  
 
Trinity is partnering with the UTMB Veterans Resource Group in this first event, and we hope to serve and thank these families many more times in the future. Be there or be square!
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Congratulations to our 
High School Graduates!
 

From left: Gannon Rawlins, Catherine Thomas, Joan Kelso, Kevin Harrington, Gabrielle Beebe and Reverend Susan Kennard.
 
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TRINITY YOUTH MINISTRY
The Diocesan Youth Ministry exists to support our parishes in their mission to help our youth grow spiritually.  There are many opportunities at the diocesan level for our youth to have a transforming encounter with Jesus Christ so that they can grow in their relationship with Him and share Jesus' love in their everyday lives.  
 
YOUTH GROUP BROWNIE MIX SALE
IN CHURCH NARTHEX 
Guaranteed to be the BEST!
Pick up a few bags ($6.00 each) to
support our Youth Group's summer
Missionpaloza trip to Wimberly.
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PARKING LOT USE
Trinity is privileged to be permitted use of the fenced parking lot across the street for weekly services and, with approval, for our special events. However, by owner's terms, someone must be on site to monitor usage and cars must leave the lot soon after church services, lunches, weddings and funerals or risk being locked in behind the fence. We certainly encourage use of the parking lot, but caution those planning lunch or other offsite activities to please park elsewhere after church sponsored events. Thank you for helping us be good neighbors with the new lot owner. 
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 GODLY PLAY SUNDAY SCHOOL

 Children, ages 4 through 5thgrade, are invited to attend
 Godly Play Sunday School and will be returned to their
 parents in the Church at the Peace.


THIS SUNDAY:
 
Bring your kids age 4 through 5th grade this Sunday - 10:15 am
Movie Lesson, Snacks & Crafts!
They will join you in the Service at the Peace
Teachers ~ Danielle & Vicki

Our nursery is staffed on Sundays from 
8 am - noon for newborns through age 3.
All children are welcome at church, but please feel free to use the Nursery next to the Godly Play Room. 
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JOB POSTING: 
Looking for a pool of Nursery Workers. Sundays, 8:00am-12:00noon. Also special events as needed. 18+, able to attend Safeguarding God's Children Training, Dependable, Loving & Kind!

Please contact DAlvarado@TrinityGalv.org 
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REMINDER: Next week is First Sunday of the Month Food Drive!
 
Each week, St. Vincent's House distributes 60-75 snack packs containing 1 each: meat, fruit, cracker, and sweets for the homeless in Galveston with items NOT provided by the Food Bank. Trinity has been asked to provide these items in our food collection.
  • Meat products in a zip bag or pop-top cans:Vienna sausage, potted meat, tuna, and chicken.
  • Tuna or chicken salad with crackers
  • Peanut butter or cheese filled crackers
  • Individual fruit and pudding cups
  • Small individual sweetened cereal
  • Individual packs of cookies, raisins or hard candy.
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LOVE THY NEIGHBOR OUTREACH -
DOK is making fleece blankets for the Canadian fire victims and are in need of supplies for the project. To make 1 blanket requires 1¼ yds. of patterned fleece for the top side; and 1¼ yds. of matching solid fleece for the back. Fleece fabric is available at WalMart, Hobby Lobby, JoAnne's and Handcock Fabrics and some fleece throws are available at Academy (takes 2). Please help us help our Canadian neighbors. It gets cold early in Canada so we are eager to initiate this project next week. If you would like to help make the blankets, give us a call. No sewing required! (Funding for purchasing fabric is accepted.)
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
 
 
June 9
at 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. in Eaton Hall

      
Our Young Women's Bible Study Group is excited to announce that we have selected the popular study book and video series, "James, Mercy Triumphs" by Beth Moore. This series is written to meet you at your participation level through videos, book, bible study and/or memorization.
We invite our young women to bring a friend and join us. The book can be purchased at any bible store or online bookseller.
If possible, please bring a snack to share. Childcare will be provided. Questions? Contact Amy Neblett at nebletta@hotmail.com or 409.682.0791 or Danielle Alvarado at dalvarado@trinitygalv.org or 409.939.5519
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Trinity Episcopal School Summer Camps 

TES "CAMP INVENTION"
June 6-10 - 9am - 3:30 pm - 1st through 6th Grade, $235
Directed by Anna Hyatt: ahyatt@tesgalv.org or 409-765-9391 
 
* Brainstorming: product ideas and building original prototypes usingreal tools and components found in everyday devices.
* Exploring: the lives of giant insects, colorful animals and their environments.
* Constructing and Personalizing: A DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat.
* Discovering: The science of slime, demolition, electronic sound,
giant squid and coding.  
CAMP CHARGER 
     3 Sessions: June 20th-24th, June 27-July 1 and July 6-8
   for Campers entering: Grade 3rd- 4th, Grade 5th-6th & Grade 7th-8th  
 
* Brain Blast: Build catapults, play games, eat wacky, do experiments.Each day is a new, different adventure. 3 classes with academic focus.
* Crime Scene Investigators: Whodunnit? Solve a week long mystery with forensic science, collect evidence, search for clues and interview suspects, and hopefully catch the culprit!
* Mental Crossfit: Train your brain with circuit style challenges in math, language, critical thinking, history/word views.
* Storybook STEM: Campers try to create an answer to someone in a fairtytale's classic problem. A zipline for Red Riding Hood, a parachute for Jack to get down the beanstalk, anything is possible as we tackle STEM challenges with a twist.
* Train the Brain: Campers will train their brains with "heavy lifting" style challenges requiring them to think critically, apply concepts, and think outside the box.
* Maker Space: STEM - Science, technology, engineering, and math skills and concepts will be challenged and addressed in a fun and creative environment. We will build, create, take-apart, and try to create something new and different each time.
* President for a Week: Hail to the Chief! In a strange turn of events, we've all been inaugurated as President of our own country for the week, so we better get to work! Campers will learn what it means to run a country, establish a cabinet, make some laws and declare an official Presidential pet.
* Kings and Queens of Europe: Campers will spend the week getting to know the royalty of Europe, both young and really, really old. Spend time with the wives of Henry VIII, William and Kate, Catherine the Great, and others. Learn what helped them thrive, survive, and reign supreme!
* Afternoon Classes: Lego creations, Chess, Weapons and Warfare, Field Games, Disc golf, Cooking, Ukele, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Pickleball, Basketball, DIY Décor, Gardening Board Games and more! For additional information on enrollment and details on popular CAMP INNOVATION (June 6-10), go to www.tesgalv.org. Discounts available.
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SACRED GROUNDS AND SUNDAY DELIGHTS

A New and Improved
Coffee Hour


Be sure to come by Eaton Hall on Sundays after the morning services to try Maggie' Dean's new tasty breakfast treats. We have added to the usual coffee and donuts with hot teas, muffins, breads and future idea include breakfast bars and frozen yogurt pops. If you have a request or recipe suggestion, email Maggie at maggiedean@live.com.
SUNDAY EVENINGS
Holy Eucharist Rite Two Service
5:30-6:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary 
Trinity now has a 5:30 p.m. Sunday "Come As You Are" service. 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!
START THE COUNTDOWN, 
SUMMER AT CAMP ALLEN IS COMING! 
 
Do any of the following interest your children? Hurry and register NOW!
     Blobbing                                          Live Clue                
     Archery                                           Disc Golf    
     Jumping Pillow                                   Giant Swing
     Horseback Riding                               The Chute                  
     Lake Swim with Iceberg                      Adventure Summit
     Canoeing/Kayaking/Paddle boarding       Field Games
     Campsite-wide Adventure Games          Arts and Crafts                                      
Get information on enrollment and scholarships at info@campallen.org.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
CAVE QUEST UNDERGROUND ADVENTURE
August 1-5, 2016 * 9 am - Noon    Ages 4 years through 5th grade 
Directed by Danielle Alvarado, dalvarado@trinitygalv.org 

We are getting excited about Trinity's Vacation Bible School
We received our 1st shipment of supplies, and the GLOW IN THE DARK bracelets are SO COOL!

Volunteers are needed, for one hour, one day, or all week!
(child care for volunteers provided)*Junior Leaders (rising 6th graders through high school) will receive Service Hours (and have fun!)*
 
You don't want to miss this! Best VBS yet! Registration forms are in the narthex. Please fill-out one form per child and bring it by or mail it to the Church Office with the $10 registration fee!
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WILLIAM TEMPLE CENTER (WILLIE T'S)
An Episcopal Ministry to College and UTMB Students
Larissa Botik, Executive Director
(409) 599.1457 or wtecgalveston@gmail.com 

Providing prayers, fellowship and hot meals on Wednesdays nights to over 70 college and medical school students.  
   
William Temple Episcopal Students Are Thankful for the Donations of
Cookies, muffins, and cakes, oh my! The students of William Temple are thankful for all the wonderful food donations from so many of you. We want to thank each person by name but are afraid we might leave someone out. You know who you are. Blessings to you. The students love it all
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PRAYERS OF HEALING FOR 
Joan Teachworth, Lola Thompson, Rick Ansell, Steve Mallia, Chase Adams,
Marvin Johnson and Kevin Coffman
.

 
OUR ONGOING PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED FOR  
Louis G. Blythe, Jr., Ellen Parkey, Keith Slayton, Carl Bentley, Mike Wisner,
Carl Bentley, Mary Lenahan, Larry Herzog, Will Blackshear, Sam Speich,
Marianne Sefcik, Mary Lou Fisher, Sissy Howell, George Griffith, Richard Wagstaff, Peggy McMullen, David Edwards, Jack Wallace, Joe Vance, Brad Thomas,
Dan Vaughn, Karen Rudenberg, Matt Carroll, Betty Schroeder, Meghann Nash, Frances Gillman, Jessie Dunn, Mindy Bollinger, Margaret Lee,
Phillip Head and Billy Garrison.

PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE,
John R. Kelley, Teal Griffeth, Jarrod Johnson, John Wilkinson, Bo Lollar, John Kelso, Jr., David Middleton, Nick Toombs and Barry Toombs.
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CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS   
5/29 - Roddy Muncey
5/31 - John Clyburn
5/31 - William McQuitty
5/31 - Victoria Petty
6/01 - Henry Roquemore
6/01 - Suzette Schultz
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The flowers on the altar today are given by Matthew and Elaine Rogers
to the
Glory of God in celebration of the
50th Wedding Anniversary of Mike and Jacque Ellis

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
  
May 29, 2016 
  
 LEADERS IN TODAY'S LITURGY
 
8:00 a.m. - Rite I
Lector
 
Worship Leader
 
Eucharistic Minister
 
Sermon
 
Celebrant
 
Altar Guild
 
Ushers

Claudia Stein
 
Claudia Stein
 
Claudia Stein
 
The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Nancy Boling and Bill Kennard
 
Claudia Stein and John Speich
 
9:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School

10:15 a.m. - Student Sunday School / Godly Play

10:30 a.m. - Rite II (Music and Choir)
  
Music Director
 
Current Choir
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prelude
 
 
Hymns
 
1st Lesson
 
 
Psalm
 
2nd Lesson
 
 
Gospel
 
Sermon
 
Offertory Anthem
 
 
Celebrant
 
Eucharistic Ministers
 
Communion Anthem
 
 
Postlude
 
 
Usher Team V 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Altar Guild
 
 
 
 
 
 

Acolytes (A schedule is not available at this time-All acolytes available please serve)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Godly Play
 
 
 
Youth Group
 
 
 
E-Messenger
 
 
Newcomers/Visitors Ministry
 
William Temple Ministry
 
Sunday Baking

Ronald Wyatt
 
Bailey Glover
Gretchen Lindquist
Gayle Monsour
Edgar Moore
Bill Noble
Joanna Thompson
Mary Townsend
Patty Wood
 
Veni Creator: Plein jeu, Récit de Cromorne
N. DeGrigny
 
540, 567, 535
 
1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43
Ed Muncey
 
96:1-9
 
Galatians 1:1-12
Tyler Pace
 
Luke 7:1-10
 
The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Whatever God Ordains is Right,
J. S. Bach
 
The Reverend Susan Kennard
 
Tyler Pace and Alison Barker
 
Most Glorious Lord of Life,
William H. Harris
 
Veni Creator: Duo
Nicholas De Grigny

Linda Macdonald, Team Leader
Trish Clason
Beth Ebert
Robert Ebert
Bill Macdonald
Kathy VanDewalli
 
Weekday
Nancy Boling and Marinel Ammenheuser 
 
Sunday
Bill Leopold
Susan Duif
Kathy VanDewalli
 
Christopher Perkins, Sr. Acolyte              
Nathan Andrews
Gabbi Beebe
Peyton Botik
Preston Botik
Jane Charpentier                       
Camryn Davis
Nathan Fiegel
Kaylee Fortune
Tyler Garcia
Heidi Haglund
Hunter Haglund
Walker Janek
Lee Jaworski
Sasha Jaworski
Will McQuitty
Caroline Neblett
Elizabeth Pennington
Spencer Petty
Mary Katherine Piel
Ava Rawlins
Ashley Stanger
Gia Viggiano
 
Danielle Alvarado
Kay Perkins
Lola Thompson
 
Larissa Botik
Jennifer Haglund
Shanna Pennington
 
Kathy VanDewalli
Susan Duif
 
Carolyn Speich
 
Larissa Botik
 
Maggie Dean

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EATON HALL RESTORATION AND
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN OFF TO A GREAT START! 
 
Restoration of Eaton Hall is well underway! Please take a peek at the top of the stairs in Eaton Hall to see the progress being made. Just as important is the progress made on the Capital Campaign. Pledges received to date total more than $260,000! Thank you!
While this is a great start to the campaign, we have a long way to go! (Just like the construction left to do on Eaton Chapel).
The total goal of the Capital Campaign over the next three years is $500,000 to include sanctuary lighting enhancements and the growth of restricted funds.

It's easy to participate - here are some suggestions:
  • Fill out and return the Capital Campaign form sent to you in the mail. (More are available in the office if misplaced).
  • Send us a written note regarding the amount you wish to give over the next three years - yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly or a one-time gift.
  • Drop your check off at the parish office or put it in the offering plate designating on the memo line the amount given for the Capital Campaign.
  • Pay by credit card - go to www.trinitygalv.org, click on "Donate Today" at the top of the page. Be sure to designate Capital Campaign or contact Camille Haglund in the church office to help you set up online credit payments.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Susan Kennard at 979.248.7849 or Camille Haglund in the Church office.
 

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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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IMMEDIATE NEEDS FOR
ST. VINCENT'S HOUSE
 
Each week, St. Vincent's House distributes 60-75 snack packs containing 1 each: meat, fruit, cracker, and sweets for the homeless in Galveston with items NOT provided by the Food Bank. Trinity has been asked to provide these items in our food collection.
  • Meat products in a zip bag or pop-top cans:Vienna sausage, potted meat, tuna, and chicken.
  • Tuna or chicken salad with crackers
  • Peanut butter or cheese filled crackers
  • Individual fruit and pudding cups
  • Small individual sweetened cereal
  • Individual packs of cookies, raisins or hard candy.
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2016 Vestry Members
Left to Right: Jerry Jackson, Susan Duif, Vestry Clerk Kathy VanDewalli, Jim Byrom, Carolyn Clyburn (front), Dan Freeman (back), Reverend Susan Kennard, Walter Meyer, Senior Warden Nancy Polk, Junior Warden Robert Ebert and John Ferguson.
(Not pictured, Bob Hern)

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TRINITY CHURCH
Founded in 1841 and still making history!

Photo by Bill Schafer
Photo courtesy of Bill Schaefer