Sunday Schedule
The Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
November 10th
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
8:00 a.m.
Reader and
Intercessor:
Tim Munoz
Chalice:
Michael Toy
Acolyte:
Nancy Hagner
Ushers:
Clay Creasey
Art Eng
Thalia Mingo
Prayer Partner:
Juliana McIntyre Fenn
9:00 a.m
Reader:
Jonathan Adams
Intercessor:
Noreen Duncan
Chalice:
Anne Burns
Connie Brown
Jolyon Pruszinski
Michael Toy
Acolytes:
Nnamdi Achebe
Jack Patterson
Julie Patterson
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Randy Currier
Roman Horoszewski
Tracy MacGregor
Steve Plimpton
AJ Sikma
Audio:
Jackson Miller
Prayer Partner:
Bill Sweeney
11:00 a.m.
Reader:
Louise Dunham
Intercessor:
Leighton Laughlin
Chalice:
Catie Fleming
Michael Kraus
Donna Laessig
Diane Paulsell
Acolytes:
Rosemary Parish
Alex DeMarco
Verger:
James Scott
Ushers:
Don Mann
Jeff Nelson
Bruce Woodger
Audio:
Bruce Woodger
Prayer Partner:
Steve Isham
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| Scripture Readings:
Job 19:23-27a
Psalm 17:1-9
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38
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Homilist:
8:00 am & 9:00 am
Jolyon Pruszinski
11:00 am Alex DeMarco
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
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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
Associate Rector 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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Are we underestimating the possibilities?
At our recent Rummage Sale, I was perusing the Used Books, when suddenly one caught my eye. It was the author not the title that grabbed me, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, French philosopher and Jesuit priest of the 20th century. I am always profoundly touched, moved, inspired, and challenged by his writing.
So I picked it up and said, "That's the one for me." Upon looking inside the cover, I discovered it was from the library of our dear friend, Paul Whiter - now a treasured find, indeed. It was meant to be! The book, The Future of Man, speaks to our progress and the ever evolving journey of humankind. Early on, he notes that, "neither we nor our adversaries have sufficiently measured the powers of growth with which Christ has endowed [the] church." (p.22) I wrote in the margin, "Are we underestimating the possibilities?"
I wonder how often we don't reach what we dream of or long for because we "underestimate" the possibilities. We underestimate our abilities. We underestimate our resources. We underestimate the opportunities. We underestimate the support and love of friends, family, and even strangers. We underestimate God. We don't fully understand the "powers of growth with which Christ has endowed [the] church," that being the Body of Christ, the people of God...US!
As we continue to "progress" - to live and grow into our future, I encourage us to open ourselves fully to the "powers of growth" that Christ has given freely to us. Let us not fall into the hypnotic trance of mediocrity, failing to live fully into the future that God has in store for us - if we are willing to truly open ourselves to the "powers growth" in God through Christ.
GROW in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Paul+
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Trinity Church...
Through the Ages
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Make your reservations for One Table Café on November 15!
We have a guest speaker of great renown in Sam Daley-Harris. He founded RESULTS, an international citizens' lobby dedicated to creating the political will to end poverty. In 1995 Daley-Harris founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign which surpassed its initial goal of reaching 100 million of the world's poorest families with microloans in 2007. Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Muhammad Yunus said: "....no other organization has been as critical a partner in seeing to it that microcredit is used as a tool to eradicate poverty and empower women than RESULTS and the Microcredit Summit Campaign."
Daley-Harris is author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government, about which Jimmy Carter said, "[Daley-Harris] provides a road map for global involvement in planning a better future." The 20th anniversary edition will be released in September 2013.
We will also have a tasty meal prepared by the new Terra Learning Kitchen at the YMCA in Princeton.
Please join us. Call 609-924-2277 ex. 352 for reservations.
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The Annual Meeting
November 17
Please join us on Sunday, November 17 following the 9am service for our Annual Meeting. We will give thanks and honor for the hard work of so many of our Trinity members, as well as elect new vestry members, convention delegates and convocation representatives.
We will review the events of the past year and look forward to the exciting events ahead. We will also honor our retired rector, the Rev. Leslie Smith, and name him as Rector Emeritus of Trinity Church.
Vestry Nominees:
Bucky Brown
Trey Delaney
Lucia Huebner
Tracey Knerr
Mark McConnell
Thalia Mingo
Junior Warden:
Juliet Richardson
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Episcopal 101
November 10 10 a.m. George Thomas Room (behind the kitchen)
A five session class led by Fr. Paul, Rev. Jenny, and Christian Ed Director, Nancy Hagner on the "basics" of what it means to be an Episcopalian. What do we believe? How does the Episcopal Church work? Why is the Book of Common Prayer so important? What is a distinctive Anglican theology? and many more burning questions!
This class is for Newcomers to the Episcopal Church, adults who want to prepare for Confirmation or Reception, and anyone who is simply curious to learn more about our Church.
RSVP to Nancy Hagner hagnern@trinityprinceton.org or
609-924-2277, ext. 307 by October 5 so we can have enough materials for all.
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Introducing Trinity 2.0!
The purpose of Trinity 2.0 is to identify and create ways to increase engagement with the Trinity community by using technology and social media. A small group is working to simplify, improve and facilitate real-time communications. These communications range from printed bulletins to Trinity's website, the e-Pistle, and social media. A picture is often worth a thousand words. Words are critical in communicating our faith. With Trinity 2.0, we want to connect people to each other
We look forward to making some gradual improvements in the coming year. Should you have recommendations or would like to lend your talents to our Trinity 2.0 communications team (especially, web developers/programmers, writers, photographers, etc), please contact me at patrickbeers@verizon.net.
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Trinity Hunger Fund
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 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 and to Agencies that are working to address the causes of global hunger and poverty.
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Trinity 20s/30s Sunday Brunch
Sunday, November 24th, 10:00 am
(Please note the change in date!)
Join the 20s/30s group, even if you are not in your 20s/30s, for a communal Sunday brunch where we all share not only our favo
 rite brunch dishes, but also get to know our church community and establish relationships. For more information, or to be added to the 20s/30s group email list, please contact Joanne Golann at jwgolann@gmail.com.
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Trinity Strings
Also, please note that we will not be rehearsing this Friday or the next. We have only one more rehearsal this month from 3:30 to 5:00pm on Friday Nov. 22nd. The December rehearsals will be on 12/7 and 12/14.
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD) is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. As an independent 501(c)(3) organization, ERD takes its mandate from Jesus' words in Matthew 25:40, "Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, ERD helps to rebuild after disasters and to empower people to identify and work towards lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease.
From now until December 6, ERD has a challenge grant in place. Donations to its programs or to the Gifts for Life catalog will be matched dollar for dollar up to $500,000. For Thanksgiving or Christmas this year, please consider a gift in honor of a loved one from the Gifts for Life catalog or consider a gift to continue to help with disaster recovery from events such as Hurricane Sandy.
Donations can be made on the Episcopal Relief website (please identify yourself as a member of Trinity, Princeton) or by check. Please contact Ann Zultner if you have any questions.
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Trinity Church Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Morning, November 28, 8:30am
 Trinity's SIXTH Annual Turkey Trot 5K is running out of room! We are thrilled at how many people have signed up. Please hurry and register at www.trinityturkeytrot.org as we may reach race capacity earlier then expected.
The Turkey Trot is a great event not only for our Trinity families, but the entire community. All proceeds benefit Housing Initiatives of Princeton, the Crisis Ministry of Mercer County, Urban Promise Trenton, and Trenton Children's Chorus. Prepare for the feast that follows by running or walking the race with family and friends through scenic Princeton!
If you would like to join in the fun and help with the race, please contact Trish & Rich Ryan at pskryan@comcast.net.
Our Thanksgiving Tradition includes homemade Pies...Lots of them...
Bakers  - your talent is needed: 25-30 homemade pies (Apple, Pumpkin, Pecan, Blueberry are all great) in keeping with our post-race tradition!
All you need to do is bake and drop off your scrumptious pies in Trinity's kitchen labeled "Turkey Trot" by Wednesday, November 27th.
Don't forget -
* Registrants' race day donations of canned goods will go to those who need it most. Last year we filled an entire van with food for the Crisis Ministry. Thank you for your continued support.
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The Elves Have Put Their Thinking Caps On ...
 and we hope you will too! The St. Nicholas Bazaar is Saturday, December 7! Our famous Cookie Walk and the ever popular Bake Table will need many goodies to satisfy our hungry customers, as well as thoselooking for wonderful gifts or things to stash in their freezers. Please plan to prepare one or two of your favorite baked treats for the event. Reminders will be forthcoming, and remember, as you get those Fall baking urges... cookie dough freezes beautifully!
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Gingerbread House News
Back by popular demand, Amy Worthington, Trinity's "confectionner extraordinaire! ", will come to your house and teach/bake gingerbread houses with you for your family and St. Nick's. Contact Amy at amyntc@gmail.com / 609-647-8910, but DO it NOW! One night only: GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WORKSHOP is Tuesday, December 3rd, 6 p.m. in the Trinity kitchen. Bring bags of candy to decorate your house and a 2 lb. bag of confectioners sugar. Please sign up for the workshop with Amy or by email to Sylvia Temmer at Sbjornberg@aol.com.
Stop by the St. Nick Bazaar table outside Pierce Hall during Forum Hours to sign up for other workshops and to pick-up St. Nick Bazaar flyers to distribute to your friends.
"Trinity Treasures" Silent Auction returns to Dec. 7th St. Nick Bazaar
The auction, in the George Thomas room, will have open and silent bidding, so you have to guess if you have competition. Silent bidding stops at 11 am. Open bidding ends at noon. Winners announced by 1pm. First item in: parishioners Lauren Suter and Pat Key offer a Spanish Catalan dinner. To donate, please email Sylvia Temmer at sbjornberg@aol.com.
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Register for Confirmation 2013-2014
We welcome all students in grades 9-12 to take part in the confirmation program at Trinity this year. We will gather on 12 Sunday evenings throughout the year for community, worship, and conversation about what it means to be part of the body of Christ. For more information and to register, visit the Confirmation page on Trinity's website here.
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Adult Bible Study on the Letter to the Hebrews
Sundays at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us this fall as we take a scintillating look at the Letter to the Hebrews and consider questions like: "How is Jesus a priest?" "What is the Divine Rest?" "Do the writer's exhortations to his audience apply to us and how?"
No previous experience with the bible necessary. All are welcome. Join us in the Library!
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Tuesday Bag Lunch and Book Group
 Please join Fr. Paul, Nancy Hagner, and some surprise "celebrity" guest leaders for a Tuesday Bag Lunch and Book Group. We will gather for Eucharist at 12:10 p.m. and begin our Lunch/Book Group at 12:45 p.m. in the Library. We propose to start with some Anglican theologians (no preparatory reading will be required), and move onto fiction, depending upon the discernment of the group. Please let us know if you plan to attend! Contact Nancy Hagner at hagnern@trinityprinceton.org 609-924-2277, ext. 307.
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