We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us.

We return thanks to the rivers and streams, 

which supply us with water.

We return thanks to all herbs, 

which furnish medicines for the cure of our diseases.

We return thanks to the moon and stars, 

which have given us their light when the sun was gone.

We return thanks to the sun, 

that has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.

Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit, 

in Whom is embodied all goodness, 

and Who directs all things for the good of Her children.   

- Iroquois Prayer

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O Lord, maker of all things,

you open wide your hand 

and satisfy the desire of every living creature.

We praise you for crowning the fields with your blessings and enabling us once more 

to gather in the fruits of the earth.

Teach us to use your gifts carefully, 

that our land may continue to yield its increase;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Blessed Thanksgiving

from the Staff of Holy Trinity

UPCOMING SUNDAY

Schedule November 25

• 8:30 a.m. - Festival Eucharist
• 9:15 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal
• 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Forum & Sunday School
• 10:30 a.m. - Festival Eucharist
• 11:45 a.m. - Prayer Shawl Meeting

Sunday Forum, 9:30 a.m. 
Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday was established in the 20th century amid a rising tide of nationalism. What does it mean for Christ to be king of the nations? How does the affirmation of Christ's sovereignty speak to our ideas of church, state and nationalism today? Discuss theses questions and more with leader Seminarian Marissa Sidars.  Due to the Christmas Boutique and set-up in St. Mark's Room, there will be NO FORUM on Sunday, December 2. 

Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you anointed your beloved Son to be priest and sovereign forever. Grant that all the people of the earth, now divided by the power of sin, may be united by the glorious and gentle rule of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Weekly readings 

BIRTHDAYS:
Thomas Braham  11/19
Karen Andersen-Moran  11/20
Heather Kissling  11/21
Paige Mankowski  11/23
Joanne Roeder  11/24
Mia Bonarigo  11/26
Scott Hendrickson  11/27
John Duncombe  11/28
Sofia Hindaileh  11/28
Samuel Stelter  11/28
Hope Wilson  11/30

BAPTISMS:
Jonathon Widener  11/23
Jennifer Plaskota  11/24
John Reineck  11/27
Belle Craig  11/30
Aana Vigen  11/30
Rafael Jimenez-Rivera  11/30
Anna Vicknair  11/30

ANNIVERSARIES:
Tom & Julie Lindley 11/25

President
Meggen Saka

Vice-President
Kelley Bender

Secretary
Megan Whitaker

Treasurer
Steve Hopwood

Outreach
Kristi Harreld, Sarah Hanson

Social Ministry
Ken Duckmann

Finance
Don Marsh

Property
John Flowers, Leon Stevens

Spiritual Life
Megan Eichhorn

Stewardship and Worship
Johanna Olson

Thanksgiving Eve Eucharist

WEDNESDAY - 7:15 p.m. (note new time)
383 neighborhood parking permits provided.
A PIE SOCIAL will follow in Passavant Hall.

We still need a few worship assistants (usher/greeters and a reader). Please email Josh if you can help or volunteer to usher when you arrive.  

Love in a Ziploc©

The Holy Trinity children are collecting items to put in bags that will be given to homeless people. The bags will be blessed at worship and given back to you, to keep in your car or carry in your backpack or briefcase. When you come across someone who looks like he or she could use a lift, hand them a gift bag of necessities.

Bring any of these items no later than November 25 to the office or place in the designated box in the back of the church:

• Gloves, mittens, hats or headbands
• Boxes of raisins
• Granola or protein bars
• Cough drops
• Lip balm
• Travel size tissues
• toothpaste/toothbrush combos
• Small bottles of lotion and sanitizer
• Gifts cards ($5 each) for grocery stores or fast food.

Prayer Shawl Meeting

Sunday, Nov. 25 - 11:45 a.m. - St. Mark's Room
Join the knitters and crocheters of Holy Trinity as they make shawls for Advocate Hospital and our members, baby blankets for The Cradle, and hats or scarves for The Crib youth shelter. If you would like to learn how to knit/crochet, or need to brush up, members will be on hand to offer lessons. Direct any questions to Patrice Macken.

Eat, Drink, Read

The next book group meeting will be Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Becky Sims, 1702 W. Barry, 773-388-3590. We'll be discussing The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, the fascinating true story about the migration of African Americans from the South during the first half of the 20th century. Please join us whether you read the book or not!

Holy Trinity Christmas Boutique

Get holiday shopping done and support local charities at the same time! The Christmas Boutique features handmade gifts, art and crafts, including jewelry, pottery, ornaments, knitted goods, photography, fair trade items, baked goods and accessories. Kids can play in activity area while parents shop. Portion of the proceeds benefit local charities, through Team Trinity. Use this information and this flyer to promote this event to friends and family. And, don't forget to consider donating an item to the Boutique's Bake Sale. If you're interested in donating baked goods (and haven't yet told the team), please contact Ken Duckman or Laura Ferree. If you can help out during the event day or have any other questions, please contact Sarah Hanson or Erika Robeck. Thank you!

Special Advent Sunday at Holy Trinity - Dec. 9

December 9, the Second Sunday of Advent, will have special events in the morning and afternoon. Consider making it an Advent retreat, taking in the special forum, eucharist, lunch, labyrinth and service of Advent Lessons and Carols. Or come to whatever events you are able to. Mark your calendars now:

9:30 a.m. Watch, Wait, Wonder: An Advent Spirituality
Led by Sr. Louise Williams, Deaconess from Valparaiso, IN

10:30 a.m. Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Advent

11:45 a.m. Lunch and Conversation
We will consider conversation around themes of Advent spirituality, facilitated by Sr. Louise Williams and Pr. Craig Mueller.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Walk the labyrinth in Passavant Hall

4:00 p.m. Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent
Led by the Holy Trinity Choir and Holy Trinity Strings

Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent

Join us on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. for Holy Trinity's annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. Scripture readings, anthems, Advent hymns, quiet meditation, candles, incense and prayer combine to provide a memorable service that will bring focus to your Advent experience. Music by the Holy Trinity Choir and Strings will include compositions by George Frideric Handel, Anton Bruckner, David Cherwein and Carolyn Jennings as well as traditional carol settings from a variety of times and places. Make Lessons and Carols a part of your Advent tradition! 

Mark Your Calendars: Songs of the Season

Come and sing the music of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany in an ecumenical, informal, sing along atmosphere. Sponsored by Holy Trinity, Church of Our Savior Episcopal (Lincoln Park) and the Sisters of the Cenacle (Roman Catholic). Saturday, December 15, 3:00 p.m. at the Cenacle, 513 W. Fullerton. Childcare provided. Reception following. Songfest leaders: Dent Davidson, from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago and Scott Weidler, from the national office of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Click for more information.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

• Thanksgiving Eve Service - Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7:15 p.m. (followed by pie reception)
• Christmas Boutique - Sunday, Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Midweek Advent Services - Wednesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 7:15 p.m.
  (The labyrinth in Passavant Hall will be open Wednesday, December 5, 6:00-7:00 p.m.) 
• Advent Mini-Retreat - Sunday, Dec. 9, 9:30 am 
• Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent - Sunday, Dec. 9, 4:00 p.m.

Last Sunday's Attendance

8:30 a.m. - 38
10:30 a.m. - 211

"Team Trinity" Volunteer Opportunities

Please consider joining Team Trinity today! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Check out Volunteer website for upcoming opportunites.  It is Holy Trinity's goal to register as many members on-line to assist in helping with our ministry projects within the community.  Simply log-in now and sign-up online to volunteer today

--The Lakeview Pantry

Holy Trinity members help hand out food at the Lakeview Pantry on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For more information or with questions, contact James Perez.

--The Crib

The Night Ministry has reopened their youth/young adult homeless shelter, The Crib. Holy Trinity normally prepares and serves a meal once per month, but the shelter is closed for the summer months due to lack of funding. On the third Saturday of each month, volunteers will meet at Holy Trinity at 7 p.m. to prepare the meal, then will head to The Crib to serve the meal. For more information, speak with or email Ken Duckmann.

--The Night Ministry Outreach Bus

Holy Trinity will be assembling and distributing 'meals in a bag' with the Night Ministry in Rogers Park on a quarterly basis. Next dates are May 16, August 15, October 17.  Watch the e-news for details. With questions, contact Ken Duckmann (773.551.2573).

--PAWS Chicago

Spend an evening socializing shelter dogs and cats! Attend periodic adult volunteer nights where you can spend time acclimating dogs and cats to a life with a family by playing with them, brushing them, petting them, showing them how to play with toys, or just letting them curl up on your lap. You are welcome to pick dogs or cats - or both! THERE IS NO NEED TO ATTEND ORIENTATION. For socializing, you will be shown what to do at the Center. If you would like to do more advanced things, like walk dogs, feed the dogs and cats, etc., contact Beth Morris to talk about scheduling a more advanced orientation. .

Next Baptism Dates: January 13, April 7, 2013. More info.

Next Holy Trinity Orientation Dates: January 20, April 7, 2013.  More info.

Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Sun., 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

November 18, 2012
Mark 13:1-8
Lectionary 33b
Pr. Craig M. Mueller

WOULD YOU WANT TO KNOW?

Last spring Kristen Powers of Chapel Hill, North Carolina was tested for Huntington's disease. She is 18. A year ago her mother died of the devastating illness at age 45. There is no cure. She and her brother have a 50-50 chance of developing the rare disease. Her brother Nate isn't sure what he will do when he turns 18 and can be tested.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21

    10:00 a.m. NO STUDY - Thanksgiving break

    7:15 p.m.  Thanksgiving Eve Service & Pie Reception

    7:30 p.m.  12 Step Groups (Passavant Hall & St. Mark's Room)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22

    CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED, EAT TURKEY!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

    4:30 p.m.  Walter/Severson Union

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24

    5:00 p.m.  Common Solutions

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25

    8:30 a.m.  Festival Eucharist 

    9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal 

    9:30 a.m.  Sunday Forum and Sunday School

    10:30 a.m.  Festival Eucharist 

    11:30 a.m.  Prayer Shawl Meeting

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26

    7:00 p.m.  Chicago Sitting Meditation Group 

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27

    7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

    7:00 p.m. Digital Disciple Study - Sonja Nordstrom's

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

    7:00 p.m. Endowment Committee

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