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E-PISTLEMay 17, 2013

Sunday Schedule 
The Day of Pentecost 
May 19th

  

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 

 

7:00 p.m.
Compline 

 

 

Worship Leaders    
 
8:00 a.m.
Reader and
Intercessor:
   Tim Munoz
Chalice:
   Ann Zultner
Acolyte:
   Tracey Knerr
Ushers:
   Tom Cooper
   Richard Farnum
   Joanna Storrar
   
9:00 a.m.  
Reader: 
   
   Liz Charbonneau
Intercessor:
   Nancy Hearne
Chalice:   
   Anne Burns
   Bev Scollay
   Ken Turi
   Connie White
Acolytes:    
   Nnamdi Achebe
   Alex Hesterberg
   Gordy Hesterberg
Verger:
   James Scott
Ushers: 
   Trey Delaney
   Bob Gorman
   Steve Suttmeier
   John White
   Joe Wiedemer
Audio:  
   Michael Unger

11:00 a.m.
Reader:
   Lily Leonard
Intercessor:
   Ruth Thurmond Scott
Chalicists:
   Brian Duane
   Michael Kraus
   Donna Laessig
   Diane Paulsell
Acolytes:
   
Verger:
   James Scott
Ushers:
   Brenda Deverell
   Mike Deverell
   Robert von Zumbusch
Audio:
   Art Martin

  

 

 
Scripture Readings:

Acts 2:1-21

Psalm 104:25-35, 37

Romans 8:14-17

John 14:8-17 [25-27]


Homilist:   
The Rev. Paul Jeanes, III
 

 

Adult Forum:
Dr. John Fleming


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 

 



Pastoral Care logo Caring Hands  
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.

 

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
 

 

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 

 

 


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Princeton, NJ   08540
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In God, NOT Google, we trust!  
 

Last Sunday upon exiting the church while in the "shake hands with the rector line" a friend passed along a wonderful article from the Financial Times, "Lunch with the FT: Justin Welby." (READ ARTICLE) It was a fun and interesting article giving us an insightful glimpse of our new Archbishop. 

 

Admitting the counter cultural struggle the Church is engaged in, Welby commented on a recent survey that stated that Google is more trusted than God!

 

The problem he faces is that God isn't really very popular. According to one recent survey, God is less trusted than Google.

 

"I saw that. I was very grumpy about it. Google always gives me the wrong answer. They're actually out to make money out of us. I'm not."

 

Welby is trying to build trust in a way that has fallen out of fashion in the Church of England: through his own belief in God."

 

People are looking for something to believe in, something to have faith in, something or someone to trust.  We're trying everything, everywhere, and everyone, but again and again we're left hungry, longing, and still searching.
 
Let me first say - The Church isn't "the" answer either. (But, it can help!!) The Church in our very human and fallible way will continue to disappoint and fall short, but we must continue to strive to point people to the One in whom they can believe, the One in whom they can have faith, the One whom they can trust.  
 
Without question, we have our "work cut out for us," but perhaps if we live trusting in God others will see and try the same.  Perhaps by our faith, our belief, our trust -- others may learn by our example.  
 
May our lives say and show - "In God, NOT Google, we trust!"
 
Peace,
Paul+

 

 

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Day of Remembrance on May 19th

In the Memorial Garden

 

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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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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Adult Forum this Sunday: 
Dr. John Fleming

We are blessed to have as our final Adult Forum speaker,
Dr. John Fleming, Professor of
English, Emeritus at Princeton University.

Jointly appointed in the Department of Comparative Literature, Fleming has published very extensively in the fields of medieval English and European literature, medieval art history, and the history of Christian thought and spirituality.  He is a winner of the Behrman Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities and the President's medal for distinguished teaching.  Last spring he received the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award. He serves on numerous editorial boards and national committees, and he is a past President of the Medieval Academy of America.

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The survey is now closed.  Thanks to all who took the time to complete it.   We received 166 completed surveys for a total participation rate of 46%.  We are thrilled with that response - anything over 30 % is considered excellent - so Trinity, of course, overachieved! 

 

What happens next?  Our consultant and her team will take the survey results and shape them into a report, which will be presented to the Vestry in June.  This report will give us a clearer idea of the will of the parish  - which projects are supported, how much money we really can raise and what projects may have been missed.  After reviewing the report, the Vestry will make a decision as regards the level of the campaign and moving forward.  It's an exciting time so stay tuned. 

 

Anne Burns for the Capital Campaign Communicators


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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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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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Planting Peonies   

Just in time for the Trinity Church Day of Remembrance, new peonies were planted in the Memorial Garden last week.  Our thanks go out to May Papastephanou and our sextons, Enrique and Roberto.

Hilary Delaney, Barbie Bromley, Carol Thomas and others have also been seen working around the grounds to keep our grounds looking lovely. 

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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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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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Housing Initiatives of Princeton
Wine Tasting
Sunday, June 2nd, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Lynne and Van Davis' Garden 
74 Gallup Road
Princeton, NJ 

 Trinity's own Lynne and Van Davis, Elliot Kaplan (Banfi Vintners), and Housing Initiatives of Princeton will host HIP's 5th annual Garden Wine Tasting.  You'll have the opportunity to experience seven (7) wines, featuring modern organic &

biodynamic selections from Chile to classic selections from world-class vineyards in Italy.  Emilia's deliciously paired hors d'oeuvres to accompany each wine. 

  

The Reverend Paul Jeanes, Trinity Church and The Reverend David Davis, Nassau Church, will lead the wait staff.  They would love to serve you! 

 

Donation: $80 per person. Make checks payable to "HIP", and note in the memo, "Wine Tasting." Mail to: Housing Initiatives of Princeton, 33 Mercer St., Princeton, NJ 08540.

 

It is time to RSVP for a fabulous afternoon, and to help us plan the food and wine quantities! Contact Ruth Thurmond Scott, rscott@scarlettsystems.com or 609-279-6987 to RSVP or for additional information.  

 
  
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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

One Table Cafe
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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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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May is Ehlers-Danlos Awareness Month

 

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that causes loose joints and fragile skin, blood vessels and organs. People with this condition have a very difficult time getting diagnosis and treatment because doctors do not know enough about it. There is currently no cure, but the world's first research and treatment clinic will open in 2014. Please learn more by visiting the links found on the web at eds.dyadic.org


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Trinity Wants Your Used Ink Cartridges

 

Ink Jet CartridgesYou can help support Trinity by donating your used ink cartridges. By recycling used cartridges we help the planet at the same time we earn a little extra change towards our office supply expenses. Cartridges can be left in the small basket at the reception desk.

 

 

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