Sunday Schedule
The Second Sunday after Pentecost
June 2nd
8:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m.
Holy Eucharist, Rite II
8:00 a.m.
Reader and
Intercessor:
Van Davis
Chalice:
Guy Pierson
Acolyte:
Irving Newlin
Ushers:
Lynne Davis
Van Davis
Ed Metcalf
10:00 a.m.
Reader:
Michael Stebbins
Intercessor:
Louise Dunham
Chalice:
Catie Fleming
Maureen McCormick
Sylvia Temmer
Phil Unetic
Acolytes:
Ann Laughlin
Diane Paulsell
Uzo Achebe
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Caswell Cooke
Randy Currier
Anne Elliott
Robert Fraser
Don Healy
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Scripture Readings:
1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12 Luke 7:1-10 |
Homilist:
The Rev. Paul Jeanes, III
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
Nancy Hagner
Christian Education Director & Newcomers
hagnern@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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The Intention of Touch
This week I began rereading Gilead, 2005 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, by Marilynne Robinson. It's a beautiful story about John Ames, a congregational minister in Gilead, Iowa. The aging man, minister, husband, and father knows that he will not live to see his young son grow into adulthood. Realizing that his son will have no real memory of him, Ames writes a letter to him to share with him his family, his heritage, his story.
Early on in the novel, Ames tells the story of a childhood liturgy of christening cats. "I still remember how those warm little brows felt under the palm of my hand. Everyone has petted a cat, but to touch one like that, with the pure intention of blessing, it is a very different thing." (p.23)
In no way do I intend to explore the theological or sacramental legitimacy of such actions. Rather, I want to reflect upon the intention of touch. Touch is a "touchy" subject in our culture. (Pun intended.) There are all kinds of touch - safe touches, inappropriate touches, touches of grace, touches of violence, touches that heal, touches that destroy, welcomed touches and unwelcomed touches. We have "touch" policies and procedures. Touch can mean and do many things. Likewise, the withdrawal or absence of touch can mean and do many things.
A liturgics professor once shared that "to touch is to bless." When in the liturgical or sacramental context, we wish to pronounce, share, give God's blessing - we touch that which is being blessed. The "air" sign of the cross, so familiar to us, is appropriate when we can't touch, can't hold - because that which is being blessed is too big, too far away, or too numerous in number.
This seemingly insignificant vignette opened the soulful contemplation of the intention of my touch? In whatever form that takes - the touch of my hand, the touch of my words, the touch of my glance, the touch of my presence, the touch of my attention. What is the intention?
The intention of the touch changes things dramatically. Is the "pure intention" of my touch to bless? Or, is the intention to dismiss, to pacify, to belittle, to scare, to control, to nullify or to ignore? Is my touch selfish and greedy, or is it selfless and generous? Is it to please God or me?
Think of all the ways we "touch" one another. What is the intention of our touches? If only, the pure intention of our touch was to bless what a very different world it would be.
May you know and feel the transformative and life giving touch of God's blessing.
Paul+
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Summer Schedules Are in Effect
8:00 Rite I
10:00 Rite II
We started our summer schedules on May 26th and will continue through Sunday, September 8th.
Sunday services will be at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Christian Education, Oasis, Evensong and Compline will not be meeting over the summer and will resume in the fall.
The parish offices will be open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00 am through 12:00 noon on Fridays.
With fewer events taking place and many people being away, we will also be reducing the number of times we publish the E-pistle over the summer.
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Trinity Choir to Tour England
August 3-19, 2013
News and a Challenge!
50 members of the Trinity Choir plan to sing daily services at Lincoln Cathedral August 5-11; and at St. Paul's Cathedral London August 12-18. It is a great opportunity for the Choir to be invited to sing in such glorious spaces. It is also a spectacular honor to sing the weekend services at St. Paul's London, something that visiting choirs are rarely permitted to do! Maureen McCormick, Carol Katz Connelly, Mark McConnell, Connie Chen, Leslie Edwards, and Bucky and Jessica Brown have worked tirelessly over the past two years to make this dream a reality for our Choir. I hope you will join me in thanking them for their great efforts!
Why go to England? Why not Germany? Or Hoboken?
While there will be numerous opportunities for the choristers to sightsee in both Lincoln and London, the primary purpose of this trip is to educate our choristers - both young and old - about the Anglican Choral Tradition. These great Cathedrals are the musical roots of Trinity's music ministry! What Trinity Church Princeton does on a weekly basis can be traced back to choral tradition of these great places. By going back to Lincoln, our Choir will have the chance to sing the great music of William Byrd in Lincoln Cathedral where Byrd was Organist and Master of the Choristers 500 years ago! This is the living history and living tradition.
The Trinity Choristers give about seven hours a week, on average, to the Trinity Choir and Music Ministry of Trinity Princeton. Through this extraordinary commitment, a commitment level that is countercultural today, they have achieved a very high standard of music making for our worship. As a result of this level, they are able to sing some of the great music of the tradition spanning about 600 years. My expectation is that this experience will be a revelation and a transformative experience for many on the trip. They will see and hear what they do weekly in a very specific context - that of their musical roots.
A CHALLENGE: A member of the Parish has very generously approached me with a challenge grant of $3,000. He has said that he will contribute $3,000 to the Trinity Choir Tour Fund if we can find an additional $6,000 from fellow parishioners. If we are able to raise this money, it will mean that we can reduce expenses overall allowing others to travel with us who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Should you be interested in helping us meet this challenge, please email Elly Matsil at matsile@trinityprinceton.org
Also, if you are in England during this time period, please come see us at Lincoln or St. Paul's!
Sincerely,
Tom Whittemore
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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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Sunday School Notes
ATTENTION PARENTS
 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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Prayer Partner Workshop
Sunday, June 2nd, 11:10 a.m.
On June 2nd following the 10 am service Fr. Paul is again conducting a workshop and training for the ministry of Prayer Partnering. Thank you to those of you who joined our first event. All are welcome again, but we ask that you please respond to Irene Sanz (irsanz@mac.com) or Jeannie Garner (jeannensg@gmail.com) with your intention to join us, so that we may prepare materials and agenda accordingly.
Also, please invite anyone else who perhaps has shared with you his/her interest in being a Prayer Partner.
We will meet in the Unity Chapel and expect to spend about 1 hour.
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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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Iconography News
Maureen McCormick will offer guided tours of the exhibition of Prosopon School icons that is currently on view at Princeton Theological Seminary's Erdman Art Gallery on Sunday June 9 and Sunday June 23, following the 10 o'clock service. We will meet outside near the Memorial Garden and walk over together. For more information about the exhibition, see a recent article in Town Topics.
There are still spaces in the July 7 - 12 icon workshop, but please register soon! See the attached flyer for more information. Questions? Send them to
Maureen McCormick
Instructor and Workshop Coordinator | Prosopon School of Iconology
www.prosoponschool.org
Iconographer in Residence | Trinity Church, Princeton
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Kick Off Your Summer Planting Beach Grass
Saturday June 15th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Sea Bright, NJ
Katie Cleveland, a member of our youth group, is working to achieve her Gold Award which is the highest level of Girl Scouting. Her project is planting dune grass in Sea Bright, NJ.
Beach grass is a key part of the beach ecosystem; it secures the dunes and protects towns from storms and also provides a habitat for native species.
Hurricane Sandy destroyed many of the towns that weren't protected by dunes with beach grass. Help restore the shore after Hurricane Sandy.
Visit www.beachgrassgoldaward.weebly.com to find out more, donate, or sign up.
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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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Trinity Wants Your Used Ink Cartridges
 You 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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