Trinity Church in Menlo Park
January 10, 2016 
Trinity Church in Menlo Park Weekly Newsletter
In This Issue
Youth & Children's News
OWLS January Luncheon
Annual Meeting, Jan. 31
New Online Giving Platform
Rev. Elizabeth Returns!
Senior Warden Announced
Lenten Preview????

January 10, 2016
First Sunday after Epiphany:  The Baptism of Jesus
Sunday's Scriptures
Isaiah 43:1-7
Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17
Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 

        
5:05 Service
Taizé Service

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This Week at Trinity
 Sunday, January 10    
8:00 am  Holy Eucharist, Church

9:00 am Godly Play Teachers Meeting, Library

9:00 am Children's Choir, Angus Hall

10:00 am Healing Service & Holy Eucharist, Church

11:30 am Youth Commission Meeting, Library

5:05 pm Eucharist, Chapel

6:00 pm Youth Group, Trinity Hall
 
Monday, January 11    
 7:00 pm Living Wisdom Series, The Descent of the Heart, Angus Hall 
 
Tuesday, January 12
7:00 pm Buildings & Grounds Commission, Tierney Room

7:30 pm Outreach Commission, Library

8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Contemplative Chapel, Chapel

Wednesday, January 13
10:30 am Living Wisdom Series, The Descent of the Heart, Library 
     
12:10 pm Healing Eucharist, Chapel

5:15 pm  Centering Prayer, Chapel   
 
7:00 pm Al-Anon Meeting, Trinity Hall

Thursday, January 14
6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Church

7:30 pm Trinity Choir, Music Room (Angus Hall 2nd Floor)
Friday, January 15
7:00 am Morning Prayer, Chapel   

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I don't know about you, but this week has definitely been a week of pushing myself to get back into the normal rhythm of life now that the holiday season has come and gone.  I always appreciate the rhythm of routine, but I'm also a little sad to have the Christmas season behind us.

But, hey, with the passing of Christmas comes the arrival of Epiphany (which began yesterday -- January 6).   It's a time to pause and remember the visit of the wise men on their star-following pilgrimage, and then the First Sunday after Epiphany -- this Sunday! -- fast-forwards us to remembering and celebrating the Baptism of Jesus.  It is one of the traditional baptismal dates in our tradition, and we will recognize that appropriately with the baptism of baby Andrew Kindler at the 10:00 am service.

This Sunday also brings back Singing Saints rehearsal and acolyte training at 9:00 am, Godly Play and Explorers at 10:00 am, and Youth Group at 6:00 pm.

Join us this Sunday as we step boldly into Epiphany, and see what new insights might be waiting to be found.


Peace,
MatthewSignatureGenuine
                                              
Youth & Family Ministries Update 
 
Our children's and youth programs resume this Sunday after the holiday break. 

Singing Saints and acolyte training at 9:00 am, Godly Play and Explorers at 10:00 am, and Youth Group at 6:00 pm.

The next Children's Liturgy will be January 31 at 5:05 pm in the Chapel, just before the Annual Meeting.

Our next Faith Full Families is scheduled for Sunday, February 21 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm in Angus Hall. This is a new time for this program, as we respond to feedback from families about what might work best of them.  Join us for as we share an activity and lunch together. 
  
Contact Rev. Mary for more info!
 
OWLS Luncheon on January 8
12:00 Noon in Angus Hall

Please join us on January 8 at noon for Matinee Movie day. We will provide lunch for you while we all watch the inspirational film "McFarland, USA".

Starring Kevin Kosner, this movie is the true story of a struggling football coach and teacher who has had to move around because of different incidents in his career. He finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California in the Central Valley. There he discovers potential in seven high school boys from local migrant families and slowly trains them into championship runners and one of the best cross-country teams. They even competed against Palo Alto High School!

We hope you will join us as we sponsor our second annual OWLS New Year's launch with a movie!

Please contact Alecia in the office to let us know if you plan to join us so we have enough food for everyone. Come a bit early so you can get lunch and be ready to watch the movie a little after 12:00, as it is two hours long. We will enjoy our lunch while we watch the film.

Hope we have a big crowd to enjoy this great day together!
 
Annual Meeting on January 31
5:45 in Trinity Hall

Please join us on Sunday, January 31, at 5:45 pm in Trinity Hall for the Annual Meeting of the congregation.  This is a time when we share food and fellowship together, and take time to look a bit at the year that has past and forward to the year to come.  We also say farewell and thank you to outgoing Vestry members and officers.

Please plan to join us!  Childcare will be available for those who need it.
 
New Online Giving Platform

As we move into a New Year, Trinity has updated our online giving platform.  The new online giving system allows you to make both scheduled and one-time contributions, either by credit card or ACH transfer from your bank account.  The system is now linked to our contribution tracking system, so that any online gift you make is immediately reflected on your statement, which you can also access anytime from your account.  And it's all very secure.

To use the new online giving system, just click here and get started.
 
February 9: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
pancakes
This year, Easter falls very early (on March 27), which means Lent begins February 10!  So, of course, we will have our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 9 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.   Please join us for this fun gathering in which we get to have breakfast for supper!
  
Ash Wednesday Services

Ash Cross The Lenten season will begin on Wednesday, February 10, as we observe Ash Wednesday. 

Trinity will offer three services on Ash Wednesday to accommodate a variety of schedules:  7:30 am, 12:00 noon, and 7:30 pm.  All services will be offered in the Chapel -- the evening service will include music.

Please plan to join us for one of these services as we move into the season and spirit of Lent.
 
We're Already Thinking About Lent!
It Starts Early This Year!

We're still in the midst of Christmas, and there's already an article in the E-Weekly about Lent?  Really?

Easter comes at the end of March this year, and so Lent starts very early: Ash Wednesday is February 10!  So here's a preview of our Lenten plans:

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on February 9 at 6 pm
Join us for this venerable tradition!

Ash Wednesday services at 7:30 am, 12 Noon, and 7:30 pm
Join us for one of these services as we begin our Lenten journey together.

Monday Evenings & Wednesday Mornings Beginning Feb. 22
Rev. Elizabeth will lead our Lenten Series on the book, Being Mortal, Monday evenings at 7 pm in Angus and Wednesday mornings in the Library at 10:30 am.  Note:  We are not starting until Feb. 22 due to President's Day and Ski Week.
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