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February 28, 2016
The Third Sunday in Lent
Sunday's Scriptures
Exodus 3:1-15
Psalm 63:1-8
1 Corinthians 10:1-13
Luke 13:1-9
Click here for this Sunday's Readings
5:05 Service:
John Phillip Newell & Iona Lenten Liturgy
Did you miss last Sunday? Listen to the sermon here!
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Pastoral Care Emergency
Phone Number 650-326-8591
This number will connect to the member of the clergy on call.
Click Here to Learn More about Pastoral Care at Trinity |
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Sunday, February 28
8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Chapel
10:00 am Holy Eucharist, Church
11:15 am - 12:45 pm Lenten Program
5:05 pm Eucharist, Chapel
6:00 pm Youth Group, Trinity Hall
Monday, February 29
7:00 pm Living Wisdom Series, The Descent of the Heart, Angus Hall
Tuesday, March 15:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Yoga Flow, Chapel
7:00 pm Episcopal Charities Peninsula Action Meeting, Library
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Contemplative Chapel, Chapel
Wednesday, March 2
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, March 3
6:45 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal, Church
7:30 pm Trinity Choir, Music Room (Angus Hall 2nd Floor) Friday, March 4
7:00 am Morning Prayer, Chapel
11:00 - 12:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry, Library
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Greetings!
We had a great turnout for the beginning of this year's Lenten program last Sunday. About 75 adults and children participated in the Lenten offerings. We are grateful for our hospitality teams and kitchen crew members who are hosting our lunches for these Lenten Sundays, receiving the food from the caterer and helping with set-up and clean-up. Regarding those lunches, we had a glitch this past Sunday -- there was not a good gluten free option nor a non-pasta option. We'll correct that for this coming Sunday, when our Lenten program continues. You can learn more about our program on the website's Lent and Holy Week page, which you can access here. This coming Sunday is also, of course, the last Sunday of the month, and so the Blue Grass Band will be leading our music at 10:00 am. Please note that there is NO Children's Liturgy at 5:05 pm this Sunday, due to the Lenten program. This week's 5:05 service will be our usual John Phillip Newell and Iona-inspired Lenten liturgy. We are also doing an early Lent outreach project to provide men's shoes to refugees coming from Syria to Greece. You can learn more about that project on this page, and in the article below. I hope you will support this outreach to refugees in need with a designated financial donation or by purchasing and bringing men's shoes and leaving them in the collection box at the back of the church. Peace,
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Youth & Family Ministries
Children's Sunday Morning
(No Singing Saints or Acolyte Training in Lent)
10:00 No Godly Play or Explores
Children are welcome to join us in church!
11:15 Lenten Program: Community Lunch & Program
Youth Group
11:15 Lenten Program: Community Lunch & Program
6-8 pm Youth Group meets for faith and friendship
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Lenten Sunday Lunches & Programs
Continues this week!
This week we will continue our Lenten Program! It will begin with lunch in Trinity Hall at 11:15 am, and our programs will begin at 11:35 am. We will finish between 12:30 and 12:45. There are three offerings:
- Being Mortal with Rev. Elizabeth
- Growing a Rule of Life with Rev. Matthew
- Exploring Communion for Children with Rev. Mary
This last offering will be for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Youth are invited and encouraged to participate in one of the other offerings. Child care will be provided for little ones. More information for each class and our Lent and Holy Week information is available on our website here. We hope that this will be a great way to engage everyone at every stage of life in the deeper reflection that we are called to in the season of Lent. |
Pamela Tate's Memorial Service
Pamela Tate's memorial service will be on Friday, February 26 at 11:00 am in Santa Rosa. The service will be held at:
First Presbyterian Church
1550 Pacific Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Questions please call Darrel Tate at 707-326-5230.
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Pamela Ladeau's Memorial Service
Longtime parishioner Pamela Ladeau died on January 14 and Rev. Matthew will be officiating at her graveside service on Monday, February 29 at 2:30 pm at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, 695 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto.
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Help the Refugees
donations accepted now through March 6
The exploding refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe has caught world wide attention. There are many ways to respond to the needs of the refugees, from sending donations to the front lines in Greece to supporting the resettlement of refugees in the US. It can feel overwhelming!
But there is a very tangible way to send your love and show your support. Walking shoes for men are desperately needed as their shoes are sopping wet when they arrive on the Greek shore.
The shoes will go to Lesvos, Greece on March 12 bringing your love and prayers in duffel bags of men's shoes. They say that we have more compassion when we walk a mile in the shoes of others. Well with these donations, we will show compassion by providing the shoes!
There are a couple things you can do:
- Donate walking shoes with socks with the size written on the inside of the tongue.
- Or donate money to help purchase shoes.
The Outreach Commission will be matching up to $2500 of donations - please join us in helping the refugees!
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Supper & Lunch Clubs
What is a Supper Club Group? These are 7-9 Trinity adults who meet for a potluck dinner usually four times over a six month period. These groups are a wonderful way to get to know others in the church and they have been a Trinity tradition for years. What is a Lunch Club Group? Same idea as the supper group, but the groups will meet for lunch. (We are trying something new.) Groups meet in each others homes or at a restaurant. If meeting at a restaurant, everyone pays for their own meal. After you sign up, your group captain will schedule the first meeting. After that, the organizing responsibilities are divided among the members.
If you are interested in joining fill out the registration form here or contact Lynne Bramlett. |
Women's Retreat Registration Open
Women of Trinity are invited to the Spring Women's Retreat at San Damiano Retreat Center in Danville. This year's retreat is "Spiritual Stories" where we will be exploring our own spiritual autobiographies and the stories and events that shape our spiritual lives. Registration is available online here. If you have questions please contact Rev. Elizabeth.
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March 12: Boy Scout Troop 206 Pancake Breakfast
Come join us for pancakes and all the fixings in Trinity Hall! Troop 206 is having their annual all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 12, from 8am to Noon. Proceeds go toward the Scouts' summer trip to Camp Meriwether on the Oregon Coast. Webelos: Come visit and learn about the fun adventures in Troop 206.
Tickets on sale after the 10am Service on Feb. 21 and March 6. $5.00 for 1 adult or 2 children 10 and younger. Webelos and Cubs in uniform eat for free.
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Faith and Innovation Conference
Saturday February 27, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Silicon Valley has generated innovation affecting millions of people worldwide. But what is innovation without meaning and purpose? Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Saratoga is pleased to host this first annual conference which gathers innovators and the faith community to explore conscious innovation. Attendees will discuss questions such as:
- How does innovation affect or benefit the human community and the people within it?
- What are the implications of innovation in our daily lives?
Through presentations from innovation leaders and interactive discussion with participants, we will explore the nexus points between innovation, technology, and faith and how they may work together to further human connection and improve lives. Attendees will connect with others to generate ideas and create an ongoing community forum for exploring the significant questions regarding the impact of the gifts of innovation.
Register and learn more here.
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Episcopal Charities Meeting at Trinity
Tuesday, March 1, 7-8:30 p.m
Join Episcopal Charities and fellow church and community members at the first of two Peninsula Action Network meetings in 2016, that will take place here at Trinity. You will help decide which local nonprofit will receive Episcopal Charities' three-year grant funding and mentorship. Bring your ideas of projects in the Peninsula Deanery that address root causes of poverty in the areas of healthcare, education, and the environment. Last year, Coastside Hope was chosen as an Episcopal Charities grant recipient with the help of the Peninsula Action Network. To learn more about Episcopal Charities, visit episcopalcharities.org or contact Kathleen Piraino
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Easter Memorials
due March 13
There are opportunities every Sunday for people to make contributions for flowers and/or music to honor God and give thanks for all sorts of occasions (births, anniversaries or birthdays, memorials to loved ones who have died) or to honor a particular group of folks (the clergy and staff, the Family Ministries Commission, the Altar Guild, etc.). At Easter, with all the special music and floral decorations, many such memorials can be made by many different people to celebrate the event and help defray the extra cost of the celebrations. If you wish to honor God and give thanks for any special persons or events this Easter, we encourage you to do so. The form for Easter Memorials can by found in the News and Announcements on Sunday mornings or download here.
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OWLS Luncheon
Friday, March 11, Noon, Angus Hall
Please join us on Friday March 11th, at noon for another wonderful opportunity to learn about one of the special programs offered to our parish community here at Trinity.
Sally Mancini will be our speaker, telling us about "Stephen Ministry". It is a lay-based support system for parishioners with pastoral needs. The clergy pairs up individuals with Stephen Ministers who then become the parishioner's long-term prayer partner and supporter.
Please contact Alecia in the office to let us know if you plan to join us for this informative presentation. Lunch is always provided for attendees, so don't miss out joining OWLS on this date.
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