This Week @ Trinity

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY   TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Bennett 9:15 am:  Sunday School 9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Bennett 11:45 am: Coffee Hour 12:30 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program / Clothes Closet  Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  5:00 pm:  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (5 – 7 pm) Wednesday 7:30 am:  Holy Eucharist with ashes 11:00 am:  Intentional Prayer (Adams Chapel) 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm:  Holy Eucharist with ashes 6:00 pm:  Holy Eucharist with ashes Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet 6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday  5:30 pm:  Stations of the Cross followed by dinner Saturday 9:00  am:  MOT Breakfast (Trinity Hall) 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT / DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWER LIST  – There is a new altar flower list on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Please sign up to provide flowers to enhance our worship services. STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Stations of the Cross will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, February 16 in the Nave and continue each Friday during Lent. Interested participants will go to dinner afterward. SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER – The annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held in Trinity Hall Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Pancakes, sausage, crepes, and various other items will be offered. The men are cooking and all men of the church are invited to assist with setup, food preparation, and cleanup. TAKE 20 SECONDS CAMPAIGN – Have you timed yourself saying the Lord’s Prayer, quoting your favorite scripture, opening the door for someone or saying a kind word to another person?  Did it take much effort?  Lent is a great time to dedicate yourself to taking 20 seconds to build a stronger relationship with God. It also is the perfect time to “do good.” Good can be defined by everyone. So, consider it. Think about what you can do daily to make a difference in your life and that of others. Don’t be shy. The Diocese of WV wants to hear from you. Send us an email and/or photo about your 20 seconds of good to mgreen@wvdiocese.org. UPCOMING EVENTS • February 18 – Movie Night (Willie Wonka) • February 19 – Office Closed • February 20 – St. Anne’s Guild (Trinity Hall) • February 20 – Trinity Times Deadline • February 21 – Lenten Dinners Begin • February 24 – DOK Book Study at Panera • February 26 – Finance and Vestry

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY   TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education  9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee Followed by Souper Bowl Lunch 12:30 pm:  Choir Practice 6:00 pm:  Youth Activities Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program / Clothes Closet  Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society Wednesday 10:00 am:  Food Closet 11:00 am:  Intentional Prayer (Adams Chapel) 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 5:00 pm:  Actors Guild (Conference Room) Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet Friday  Saturday 9:00  am:  MOT Breakfast (Trinity Hall) 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – LAST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWER LIST  – There is a new altar flower list on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Please sign up to provide flowers to enhance our worship services. SOUPER BOWL LUNCH – Today, following the 10:30 service, we will have a Souper Bowl lunch in Trinity Hall. Various soups will be available, and in keeping with the Super Bowl, tailgate food will be available. ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES – Trinity will have three services of Ash Wednesday (February 14). 7:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. All services will be with the dispensation of ashes. STATIONS OF THE CROSS – Stations of the Cross will begin at 5:30 p.m. Friday, February 16 in the Nave and continue each Friday during Lent. Interested participants will go to dinner afterward. MEN’S BREAKFAST – The monthly MOT breakfast in Trinity Hall is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday February 10. In addition to working out details for the Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, retired Sherriff’s Deputy, Gary Vincent, will discuss the church’s security. WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE – This week’s Wednesday Eucharist and Healing service is cancelled. Fr. Paul will be away for continuing education. UPCOMING EVENTS  February 13 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  February 14 – Ash Wednesday  February 16 – Stations of the Cross and Dinner (5:30 p.m.)  February 18 – Movie Night (Willie Wonka)  February 21 – Lenten Dinners Begin  February 26 – Finance and Vestry

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education  9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee  Monday – 11:00 am: Feeding Program    Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  11:30 am:  ECW Winter Luncheon (Parkersburg Country Club) Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet / Intentional Prayer (Adams Chapel) 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 6:00 pm:  Evening Prayer / Lasagna Dinner 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet Friday  Saturday   8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Reception / Coffee  12:00 pm:  Souper Bowl Lunch (Trinity Hall) 6:00 pm:  Youth Activities ************************************************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWER LIST  – There is a new altar flower list on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Please sign up to provide flowers to enhance our worship services. LASAGNA DINNER – The Lasagna Dinner will be held in Trinity Hall Wednesday, January 31. Evening Prayer will precede the dinner starting at 6:00 p.m. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. We need people to sign up to either bring a lasagna, salad, or dessert, & whether they can help with set-up or clean-up. ECW WINTER LUNCHEON – All ladies of the church are invited to the Winter Luncheon on January 30, 2018, at 11:30 a.m. at the Parkersburg Country Club. A menu will be presented so choices may be made. The cost will depend on your order. Please prepare to pay by check made out to the “Parkersburg Country Club”. Cash will not be accepted. The Very Rev. Paul L. Hicks will present the program. Call 304-485-0819 and leave a message  to make your reservation. INTENTIONAL PRAYER TIME (John Brownfield) – By now you have heard Fr Paul speak to us about Intentional Worship and I believe he has been led by God to do so. This has caused me to give a lot of thought and prayer to what he is teaching us and feel that if he succeeds it will be of great value not only to our Parish but also to us as individuals.  As a result I plan to be in Adams Chapel the next several weeks from 11 AM – 11:30 AM praying that we will worship in a way that is most pleasing to God and I am asking you to join me to Ask, Seek, and Knock.  Jesus tells us in Luke chapter 11 – “So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; Seek and you will find; Knock and the door will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”  In these prayer sessions the leader will begin with the Lord’s Prayer then we will pray silently for the rest of our prayer time. You will not be asked to pray out loud. Please consider joining me in this ministry. – Thank You. UPCOMING EVENTS  February 13 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  February 10 – MOT Breakfast (Trinity Hall)  February 14 – Ash Wednesday  February 16 – Stations of the Cross and Dinner (5:30 p.m.)  February 21 – Lenten Dinners Begin  February 26 – Finance and Vestry

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education  9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee  Followed by Annual Meeting 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (All Saints) Monday – 11:00 am: Feeding Program  5:45 pm:  Finance Committee 6:00 pm:  Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet Friday  Saturday 8:30 am:  DOK Bood Study @ Panera 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY / DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWER LIST  – There is a new altar flower list on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Please sign up to provide flowers to enhance our worship services. DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering today goes to the Rector’s Discretionary Fund for needy folks coming in for help that does not fit any of our stated outreach funds. Food, gas, bus tickets, etc. are the primary forms of assistance given. VESTRY AND DELEGATE CANDIDATES – Candidates for Vestry and delegates to annual convention will be voted on today at the Annual Meeting. The Vestry Nominees are Justin Warren, Bob Harris, and Kim Couch. The delegate nominees are Joy Brownfield, Justin Warren, Becky Mathis Stump, and Susie Fitcher. The two delegates will be the two individuals that receive the most votes and the other two will serve as the alternates. UPCOMING EVENTS  January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer  February 4 – Souper Bowl Lunch (12:00 p.m.)  February 4 – Youth Activities Resume (6:00 p.m.)  February 13 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  February 14 – Ash Wednesday  February 16 – Stations of the Cross (5:30 p.m.)  February 21 – Lenten Dinners Begin  February 26 – Finance and Vestry

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education  9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee Hour Monday – OFFICE CLOSED 11:00 am: Feeding Program  Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet 6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday  6:30 pm:  Supper Club @ Gyongyosi’s Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY / DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour / Annual Meeting (Trinity Hall) 5:45 pm:  Movie Night (All Saints) ************************************************************************************************** ALTAR FLOWER LIST  – There is a new altar flower list on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. Please sign up to provide flowers to enhance our worship services. TRINITY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY – “Trinity Fellowship Ministry” is designed to bridge the gap amongst age groups, as well as families and singles, while bringing a sense of freshness to our events here at Trinity with the hope of creating a family like atmosphere that will strengthen and enrich bonds of friendships already formed and also encourage new friendships. We are in the process of rethinking some of the existing events we have in place, as well as looking at ways to appeal to and include all Trinitarians. This may include things like making supper club look more family-friendly every other month; being more intentional about planning things like game nights, tailgate themed parties; and possibly taking a trip once per quarter. VESTRY AND DELEGATE CANDIDATES – Candidates for Vestry and delegates to annual convention will be voted on at the Annual Meeting on January 21st.. The Vestry Nominees are Justin Warren, Bob Harris, and Kim Couch. The delegate nominees are Joy Brownfield, Justin Warren, Becky Mathis Stump, and Susie Fitcher. The two delegates will be the two individuals that receive the most votes and the other two will serve as the alternates. UPCOMING EVENTS  January 20 – Times Deadline  January 21 – Annual Meeting  January 22 – Finance and Vestry Meetings  January 27 – DOK Book Study at Panera  January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer  February 4 – Souper Bowl Lunch  February 13 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper  February 21 – Lenten Dinners Begin

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education / Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee Hour Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program  Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet Friday  Saturday 9:00 am:  MOT Breakfast @ Trinity Hall 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** UNGREENING OF THE CHURCH – We will be ungreening the church today following the 10:30 service. If you can, please stay for a short time to help with this task.  TRINITY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY – “Trinity Fellowship Ministry” is designed to bridge the gap amongst age groups, as well as families and singles, while bringing a sense of freshness to our events here at Trinity with the hope of creating a family like atmosphere that will strengthen and enrich bonds of friendships already formed and also encourage new friendships.  We are in the process of rethinking some of the existing events we have in place, as well as looking at ways to appeal to and include all Trinitarians. This may include things like making supper club look more family-friendly every other month; being more intentional about planning things like game nights, tailgate themed parties; and possibly taking a trip once per quarter. GAME NIGHT – Trinity Fellowship Ministry is planning a game night for Friday, January 12th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Please bring snacks and any games you would like play. RING FOUND – A ring was found in the handicapped restroom just off Trinity Hall. If you lost it call or see Susie and describe it so it can be returned.  VESTRY AND DELEGATE CANDIDATES – Candidates for Vestry and delegates to annual convention will be voted on at the Annual Meeting. The Vestry Nominees are Justin Warren, Bob Harris, and Kim Couch. The delegate nominees are Joy Brownfield, Justin Warren, Becky Mathis Stump, and Susie Fitcher. The two delegates will be the two individuals that receive the most votes and the other two will serve as the alternates.  UPCOMING EVENTS January 19 – Supper Club – Gyongyosi January 20 – Times Deadline January 21 – Annual Meeting January 21 – Movie night “All Saints” January 22 – Finance and Vestry Meeting January 27 – DOK Book Study at Panera January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer

Happy New Year! Now that the rest of the world has caught up with those of us that celebrate our new year on Advent 1. To start our New Year of focusing on our Intentional Worship, I would like to remind everyone and ask your cooperation on an aspect of our worship. That is to respect the time just before the service begins as a silent time to prepare ourselves for worship. As you will recall we will light the candles for the service about five to ten minutes before the service starts. Also, at the 10:30 service the organ prelude usually starts about that same time. The lighting of the candles will be the signal for individual conversations to end and a period of silent prayer to begin. This also applies to the Wednesday service as well. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter as an important part of our worship. Also, please make plans to attend our Annual Meeting on January 21, 2018 immediately following the 10:30 am service. We will present the 2018 budget and elect three new vestry members in addition to delegates and alternate delegates to the Diocesan Convention.The Vestry Nominees are Justin Warren, Bob Harris and Kim Couch. The delegate nominees are Joy Brownfield, Justin Warren, Becky Mathis Stump, and Susie Fitcher. The two delegates will be the two individuals that receive the most votes and the other two will serve as the alternates. The meeting is also a great opportunity for you to hear and ask questions about the ministries of the church. I will also try to answer any questions you may have about what is going on at Trinity and what we might want to focus on in the New Year. I will be happy to answer any question you might have in regard to our focus on Intentional Worship for the coming year and watchfor more information in the Times. We have a lot of exciting things happening. Please, come and be apart of what God is doing here at Trinity, and as always, bring a friend. God bless you one and all, Father Paul  

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Reception / Coffee Hour Monday – OFFICE CLOSED 11:00 am: Feeding Program  Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  6:00 pm:  Blennerhassett Stamp Society Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 5:30 pm:  Actors Guild (Conference Room) Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet / Knitters Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:45 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** CHURCH SECURITY COMMITTEE – We are looking for volunteers for a Committee to look at our church security. Retired Sherriff’s Deputy, Gary Vincent, will chair. If you are interested, please let he, Fr. Paul, or Susie know. Speaking of Security, we are still finding doors left unlocked. The 5th Street door in the Education building is a prime example. Please make sure all doors are locked when you leave the church. Don’t assume that someone else will do it. Your cooperation is appreciated. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE – If you would like to serve on this committee contact Katharine Brown, Barbara Full, Fr. Paul, or Susie. 175th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE – Next year is the 175th anniversary of Trinity and we would like to have a celebration on Trinity Sunday, May 27, 2018. I you would like to help with the planning of the celebration contact Fr. Paul or Susie. UPCOMING EVENTS January 13 – Men’s breakfast in Trinity Hall January 19 – Supper Club – Gyongyosi January 20 – Times Deadline January 21 – Annual Meeting January 21 – Movie night “All Saints” January 22 – Finance and Vestry Meeting January 27 – DOK Book Study at Panera January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer  

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT TODAY 10:00 am: Advent Lessons & Carols with Euchrist – Fr. Hicks 11:15 am:  Coffee Hour / Greening of the Church 5:30 pm:  Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks (Family Christmas Service) 10:30 pm: Concert with Brass 11:00 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks (Midnight Christmas Service)  Monday – OFFICE CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS! 10:00 am:  Morning Prayer Rite I with Eucharist Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing Thursday 10:00 am:  Food Closet Friday  Saturday 8:30 am:  DOK Book Study  at Panera 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School 10:30 am:  Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am:  Coffee Hour ************************************************************************************************** GREENING OF THE CHURCH  – We will be greening the church for Christmas immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service. A lot of the work has already been done so it shouldn’t take too long to finish. If you can, please stay for a short time and lend a hand. Your help will be appreciated. CHRISTMAS SERVICES Christmas Eve (5:30 p.m.) Holy Eucharist Rite II Christmas Eve (10:30 p.m.) Concert and Holy Eucharist Rite II Christmas Day (10:00 a.m.) Morning Prayer Rite I with Eucharist CHURCH SECURITY COMMITTEE – We are looking for volunteers for a Committee to look at our church security. Retired Sherriff’s Deputy, Gary Vincent, will chair. If you are interested, please let he, Fr. Paul, or Susie know. Speaking of Security, we are still finding doors left unlocked. The 5th Street door in the Education building is a prime example. Please make sure all doors are locked when you leave the church. Don’t assume that someone else will do it. Your cooperation is appreciated. OFFICE CLOSED – The Office will be closed December 25th and January 1st. There will be no feeding program on Christmas Day but it will resume on January 1st. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE – If you would like to serve on this committee contact Katharine Brown, Barbara Full, Fr. Paul, or Susie. 175th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE – Next year is the 175th anniversary of Trinity and we would like to have a celebration on Trinity Sunday, May 27, 2018. If you would like to help with the planning of the celebration contact Fr. Paul or Susie. UPCOMING EVENTS  January 1 – Office Closed  January 15 – Office Closed  January 21 – Annual Meeting  January 22 – Finance and Vestry Meeting  January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer

We Welcome to Trinity Church all of our Visitors Today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one THIS WEEK AT TRINITY THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT TODAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks 9:15 am:  Sunday School / Adult Education 9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II  – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour / Set up for Greening of the Church  5:45 pm:  Movie Night (The Bishop’s Wife) Monday 11:00 am: Feeding Program / Clothes Closet 5:45 pm:  Finance Committee 6:30 pm:  Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: MOT Breakfast at The Corner Café  Wednesday 11:00 am:  Food Closet 11:30 am:  Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel) 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 7:00 pm:  Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 11:00 am:  Food Closet 6:00 pm:  Blennerhasssett Stamp Society 7:00 pm:  Compline at First Lutheran Church Friday  Saturday 8:00 pm:  AA NEXT SUNDAY – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT   10:00 am: Advent Lessons and Carols 11:15 am:  Coffee Hour / Greening of Church 5:30 pm:  Family Service – Fr. Hicks 10:30 pm:  Concert 11:00 pm:  Midnight Mass – Fr. Hicks Christmas Day TBA:  Morning Prayer, Rite I Eucharist  ************************************************************************************************** SETUP FOR GREENING OF THE CHURCH  – Today right after the 10:30 service we would like to begin bringing decorations downstairs to have them ready to move in on the 24th. We would also like to bring some non- decorative items into the church to get a head start for the greening. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated. GREENING OF THE CHURCH – On December 24th following the 10:00 a.m. service, we will decorate the Nave for Christmas. Lots of help will be needed to accomplish this. Please stay for a little while after the service if you can and help make this go quickly. DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering in the plates goes to the Rector’s discretionary fund for expenses “related to the exercise of ministry not otherwise provided in the church’s budget”. The primary use of discretionary funds is to assist the poor of the congregation and the larger community with their utilities, bus tickets, food, etc. UPCOMING EVENTS  December 20 – Trinity Times Deadline  December 25 – Office Closed  January 1 – Office Closed  January 15 – Office Closed  January 21 – Annual Meeting  January 22 – Finance and Vestry Meeting  January 27 – DOK Book Study @ Panera  January 31 – Lasagna Dinner/Evening Prayer