Sunday Schedule
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 12th
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Enriching Our Worship 11:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 5:30 p.m. Oasis
8:00 a.m.
Reader and
Intercessor:
Thalia Mingo
Chalice:
Curtis Hoberman
Acolyte:
Van Davis
Lynne Davis
Ushers:
Tim Munoz
Patrick Rulon-Miller
Daphne Townsend
9:00 a.m.
Reader:
Bucky Brown
Intercessor:
Bill Hackett
Chalice:
Denise Gordon-Miller
Ira Lackey
Maureen McCormick
Phil Unetic
Acolytes:
Nnamdi Achebe
Uzo Achebe
Chinwendu Achebe
Verger:
Juliet Richardson
Ushers:
Brett Boal
Doug Fitzgerald
Michael Martin
Spencer Reynolds, Jr.
Chris Schade
11:00 a.m.
Reader:
Leighton Laughlin
Intercessor:
Juliet Richardson
Chalicists:
Noreen Duncan
Catie Fleming
Steve Isham
Mario Serafini
Acolytes:
Lily Leonard
Diane Paulsell
Rosemary Parish
Verger:
Juliet Richardson
Ushers:
Joyce Kelleher
Chuck Rose
Ruth Thurmond Scott
Pegi Stengel
Audio:
Mike Deverell
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Scripture Readings:
Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 John 17:20-26 |
Homilist:
Dr. Lucinda Mosher
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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Trinity's Pastoral Care tradition is one of devoted clergy working hand in hand with trained lay ministers/ parishioners.
If you need - or someone you know is needing - spiritual tending, a way to ease the heaviness of an unwelcome burden, please contact us. Whether the need is acute or ongoing, as parishioners trained in various types of pastoral ministry we offer solace and support that reflects God's presence and healing power in our lives.
Life-altering situations - times of joy, sadness, illness or changing circumstances - often increase a yearning to be nurtured by our faith community, by its comforting prayers and acts of kindness. If now is one of those times for you, simply phone:
609-924-2277 ext. 350; or email: trinityprincetonclergy@gmail.com
Your message will go directly to clergy on call 24/7.
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Your Representatives
Vestry
Diane Paulsell, Senior Warden
Doug Fitzgerald, Junior Warden
Rob Hearne, Finance
Class of 2013
Heidi Currier
Grant Fraser
Jennifer Hayden
Jim Phillips
Class of 2014
Ildiko Antal
Lynne Davis
Bill Vogt
Ann Zultner
Class of 2015
Curtis Hoberman
Lily Leonard
Maureen McCormick
Guy Pierson
Diocesan Convention
2013 Deputies
Julie Denny
Juliet Richardson
Camille Quinton
2013 Alternates/2014 Deputies
Tracey Knerr
Jim Phillips
Bruce Woodger
Trenton Convocation Paul Becker Ted Bromley
Caswell Cooke Trey Delaney Harriet Stuart Sylvia Temmer Gil Quinton
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Trinity Staff
The. Rev Paul Jeanes III
Rector
jeanesp@trinityprinceton.org
cell: 609-851-6989
The Rev. Jennifer Replogle
Curate reploglej@trinityprinceton.org
cell: 985-705-6500
Tom Whittemore
Music Director
whittemoret@trinityprinceton.org
Pat Hawkins
Parish Administrator
hawkinsp@trinityprinceton.org
Elly Matsil
Parish Accountant
matsile@trinityprinceton.org
Erique Ramirez
Sexton
Roberto Melgoza
Sexton
Joe Matsil
Sexton
Pat Hawkins
Website
hawkinsp@trinityprinceton.org
33 Mercer Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609.924.2277
www.trinityprinceton.org
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Just believe!
Recently, I officiated at the memorial service of a new member of our parish family. His time with us was all too brief and I so wish it had been longer.
When talking with his family, they quickly pointed out that "Dad said that he - 'Just believed in God.' That was all. That simple." When they then went on to describe his life that "simple" faith obviously meant a great deal to him and was the foundation on which he built his life.
I reminded them that many people (and many regular church goers) get caught up, lost, confused, frustrated, and at times discouraged by what they think that they are supposed to believe. Struggling to "believe" the right things or to "believe" in the right way. And so often, the church does not help but rather adds to the confusion.
I reminded those gathered at the service that the root meaning of the word "believe" is "to give one's heart to". It's not about flawlessly reciting the Creeds and the Ten Commandments, knowing the Catechism or all the right Anglican "things". At the core, our lives are changed, strengthened, and renewed by just believing in God, by giving our heart to God. This wonderful man kept it clean and simple, not weighed down by all the stuff we (the church) can pile on the faith.
Nike says, "Just do it!" I say, "Just believe!" Give your heat to God. It changes everything!
Peace,
Paul+
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Welcome Dr. Lucinda Mosher
This Sunday, we are blessed to have as our guest preacher and forum leader Dr. Lucinda Mosher.
Dr. Mosher holds a Doctor of Theology degree from General Seminary. She is Faculty Associate for Interfaith Studies at Hartford Seminary, where she is coordinates the annual Religious Diversity Leadership Workshop and teaches courses on Christian-Muslim relations. Concurrently, she is the founding instructor for the Worldviews Seminar-an introduction to America's religious diversity-held annually at the University of Michigan-Dearborn; Assistant Academic Director of the Building Bridges Seminar (an international Christian-Muslim dialogue founded in 2002 by the Archbishop of Canterbury and now under stewardship of Georgetown University); and a Senior Fellow at Auburn Seminary, where she conducts research on how religious leaders-in-training are taught about religious difference. Dr. Mosher is the author of Toward Our Mutual Flourishing: The Episcopal Church, Interreligious Relations, and Theologies of Religious Manyness (Peter Lang, 2012) and Faith in the Neighborhood-a series from Seabury Books.
Adult Forum Topic:
"Mary of Magdalene: Lessons about and from her in Ascensiontide".
This forum will feature a brief review of what the New Testament actually says and does not say about the Magdalene, plus an introduction to the early Christian book which claims her as its author.
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Feasibility Study Underway
If you have not completed your survey please do so!!!
Parishioners should have received confidential survey forms, either by email or postal mail, asking for your opinion about a possible Trinity Capital campaign. We need your response to enable the Vestry to make an informed decision. The survey will take only a few minutes to complete-please let your voice be heard. Parishioners who have not received a survey should either email trinitycapitalcampaign@gmail.com or call the church office at 924-2277, extension 315.
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Let's celebrate the Class of 2013!
Are you graduating this spring?
Do you know someone who is graduating?
Let us know!
On Sunday, May 26, we will honor all those graduating this spring - from high school, college, graduate school, or any other significant achievement. We need your help to be sure we honor everyone in our community, so please let us know if you or someone special to you is graduating. Please send to Jenny+ by Monday, May 20: name of the graduate, picture, school, and degree if applicable, as well as any known future plans.
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Trinity Hunger Fund
Sunday, May 12th
This Sunday we will be taking up the monthly collection for the Trinity Hunger Fund. Envelopes will be in the pews.
The Hunger Fund has both a local and global outreach as it supports the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Mercer Street Friends Food Co-Op, Bread for the World and the Episcopal Relief & Development.
Hunger haunts us a both home and abroad and through your generosity we are able to provide assistance to Agencies that directly give food to the hungry people as well as to Agencies that are working to address the causes of global hunger and poverty.
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Day of Remembrance on May 19th
In the Memorial Garden
 Please join us briefly on May19th, following the 11 o'clock service for Trinity's annual Day of Remembrance in the Memorial Garden. After the service we will gather in the Memorial Garden, facing the main entrance to the church. The Rector will lead us in thanking God for the beauty of our church and its grounds, and, more importantly, to remember loved ones and friends of Trinity who are no longer with us. All are welcome to participate in this special tribute. 
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Spring Rummage Sale Sets New Record!
This past weekend's Rummage Sale raised nearly $33,000!! There were 150 paying attendees on Friday night-double that of last fall's sale, and over 400 people shopping on Saturday. As all of this money goes to fund Trinity's numerous Outreach ministries, we are thrilled and so very grateful to all of the many volunteers who put their heart and soul into this wonderful endeavor.
While we can't thank everyone by name here, we do want to acknowledge Reilly Platten Sharp, our fearless new Rummage team leader, and what has become known as the Friday Group, the people who work with him almost every Friday throughout the year. Our sincere thanks go to the members of that group: John S. White, Judy Platten Sharp, Margot Southerland, David Wertz, Phyllis Phox, Verena Edwards, M. Helene Davies, Kay Mack, Barbara & Ralph Rubano, Susan MacGregor, and Florence Wolohojian.
If you see these people in church or in town, please extend your thanks and gratitude knowing that their efforts will help a lot of others locally and internationally.
Julie Denny and Phil Unetic, Outreach Committee Co-Chairs
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Trenton Children's Chorus Spring Concert
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The Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
Sunday, May 19th, 1:30 p.m.
The Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will present this special educational program here at Trinity Church.
The program is designed to provide basic information that everyone needs to know about memory loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The different types of dementia, risk factors, obtaining a diagnosis, current research, and planning for the future will be discussed.
This is a free program but it is important to RSVP by May 17 to insure there is sufficient seating and materials. For registration or more information, please contact the Alzheimer's Association at 973-586-4300.
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The Princeton Festival
The Princeton Festival will be rehearsing their opera, Wagner's The Flying Dutchman, at Pierce Hall this summer. If you like  opera and would like to get closer to some of the artists, they are looking for housing starting May 20. If you would like to be a host please call Janet Perkins at 609-497-3917 or e-mail her at housing@princetonfestival.org.
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News From the Iconographer in Residence
Did you know that Trinity had such a thing? I was consecrated as such at the 11 o'clock service on Sunday, March 17th (an auspicious day for an iconographer of Irish descent). Prior to the service I led the Forum hour, and a number of those who attended asked for a copy of my remarks, which are attached here. I am humbled and excited by the prospect of serving Trinity Church in this ministry.
I hope you will all visit the exhibition of icons (including two of mine) currently on view at the Princeton Theological Seminary's Erdman Art Gallery. The exhibition was the subject of a lengthy article in the Town Topics, which you can read here. I will offer one or two guided tours of the exhibition during Forum hour in May and June. Stay tuned for those dates.
Finally (for now), the 17th annual icon workshop will be held here at Trinity Church July 7th - 12th. We are once again privileged to have Vladislav Andrejev, founder of the Prosopon School of Iconology, coming to lead the workshop. If you have been tempted to take the workshop in the past but are intimidated because you have no artistic training, I assure you that you can write an icon. Beginning students are given a sketch to trace, and all pigments are mixed for you and you are given step-by-step instructions. Please be in touch with any questions you have! More information about the workshop and a registration form are attached here.
Maureen McCormick
Instructor and Workshop Coordinator | Prosopon School of Iconology
www.prosoponschool.org
Iconographer in Residence | Trinity Church, Princeton
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Sunday School Notes
ATTENTION PARENTS- a few important dates and reminders:
MAY 26- Please join us at the 10 a.m. Service (first week of the summer schedule- 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.) as we celebrate all the SundaySchool teachers and leaders. NoSunday School or Children's Chapel. Family Fun Day follows at 11 a.m. outside!
JUNE 2-Children's Chapel resumes at 10 a.m. for ages 3 -12. We need adult leaders. Lessons are provided in advance. Please contact Nancy Hagner hagnern@trinityprinceton.org if you might be interested in helping with this most rewarding ministry with our young people.
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Family Fun Day
Sunday, May 26th
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join us for a cookout, face painting, pony rides, giant slide, balloons and more! Fun for all ages!
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Calling All Trinity Mugs
 Do you have any Trinity Church mugs at home or at your office? The Pastoral Care Flower Ministry needs them! Each wee
k, the Altar Guild creates small flower arrangements in Trinity mugs from the altar flowers they take down. Volunteers from Pastoral Care deliver these arrangements to parishioners and other folks in the Princeton community who may need a "touch" from Trinity. We need more mugs and are hoping that you will consider donating any you have to this outreach ministry.
Mugs may be dropped off at the Reception desk.
For more information about the Flower Ministry, to volunteer to deliver, or to suggest folks who might like flowers delivered one week, please contact Nancy Hagner at hagnern@trinityprinceton.org or 609-924-2277, ext. 307.
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Vacation Bible School
 "Come to Athens" JUNE 24-28 where we will experience the journeys of St. Paul and his adventures to share the story of Jesus! Trinity Church is partnering with Nassau Presbyterian and All Saint's on June 24-28 to offer this wonderful VBS experience for ages 3 through students entering 7th grade in the fall. The program runs 8.50 a.m.-noon for all ages with an optional afternoon, outreach focused program for 4th-7th graders from noon -3.30 p.m. VBS will be held at the Unitarian Church on Cherry Hill Road due to construction at Nassau Pres. We need volunteers (adults and teens-community service hours available) to help with crafts, storytelling, outdoor games and activities, shepherding groups, set up, and many more things. Please see the website http://group.com/vbs/athens for overall information about the VBS program we are using. TO REGISTER for Trinity/Nassau VBS:
1) go to www.nassauchurch.org
2) click "MY NASSAU" (big blue button)
3) click on "Event Registration"
4) Choose "register" next to VBS-June 24-28
5) you will be prompted to "set up an account"----you have to do this to register but it does not go anywhere other than the VBS registration
6)with your new password (from the account you have created) you can register and pay for VBS.
Please let Nancy Hagner hagnern@trinityprinceton.org (609-924-2277, x.307) at Trinity know if your children are planning to attend and/or you are serving as a volunteer. We know this year's VBS will be a great experience, and hope to get your feedback as we discern about whether we can host VBS next summer at Trinity. Thank you. |
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One Table Cafe
Seeking Committee Co-Chairs
to Coordinate Dinners
Join a team of dedicated, experienced and knowledgeable One Table Cafe committee members! Meg Hannington and Don Mann have run these highly successful dinners for two years. They are looking to retire and need two new co-chairs to step forward. Their plan is to have a chair-elect or co-chairs-elect in place to shadow them for the April and May dinners and then take over in September, when One Table Cafe resumes.What's important to understand is that the systems are in place, individual committee members are dedicated to specific functions within the system and what is required is one or two people to oversee it all. If you might be interested in this role and want to better understand what it would involve, please let Meg (menoha8@aol.com) or Don (donald_mann@b-f.com) know!
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Zaquen Discussion Group
The Zaquen Discussion Group meets every Wednesday at 4:00 pm in the Library. Zaquen is the Hebrew word for 'Elders,' and this discussion group focuses on spirituality for the senior adults in our community. Currently we are discussing Richard Rohr's book Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life. For more information, please contact the Rev. Jenny Replogle at reploglej@trinityprinceton.org or 609-924-2277 ext. 308.
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