This Week @ Trinity

THE PRESENTATION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IN THE TEMPLEWe welcome to Trinity Church all of our visitors today. We pray your visit with us is a blessed one. Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:30 am: Coffee Hour Monday      11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café6:00 pm: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)6:00 pm: Blennerhassett Stamp Society6:30 pm: Bible / Book Study Wednesday 11:30 am: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing (Adams Chapel) 2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm)6:00 pm: Lasagna Dinner and Talent Show Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study11:00 am: Knitters Friday Saturday 9:00 am: Fellowship Breakfast5:30 pm – Saturday Eucharist Rite II8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks11:45 am: Coffee Hour ************************************************************************ LASAGNA DINNER – This year’s lasagna dinner is Wednesday, February 5, at 6:00 p.m., in Trinity Hall. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board. Please let us know how many are coming and if you are bringing lasagna, salad, or dessert. TRINTY TALENT SHOW – Following the lasagna dinner, we will once again have the Trinity talent show. Think about some special thing you could share with us — maybe you dance, juggle, tell jokes, recite poetry, sing, play an instrument, do magic tricks. We’d love to have a big variety of talents. We’re looking for acts of about 3-5 minutes each, although they could certainly be shorter. And if your act includes a friend who doesn’t attend Trinity, that’s fine, too. Get in touch with Barbara Full (304-482-8604) fullhouse@suddenlink.net and tell her what you’re planning. We look forward to a fun evening!! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. ST. ANNE’S/ECW – The February meeting of St. Anne’s and ECW will be in Trinity Hall, Tuesday, February 18, at 1:30 p.m. The program will be presented by Paul Miller with a tour of the church. Please call Connie Batten and let her know that you will be there. FLOWER CHART – The new flower chart has been posted in Trinity Hall for you to sign up for Altar Flowers. The cost $50 for both vases. Two people can share and split the cost if you wish. SAVE THE DATEFebruary 5 – Lasagna DinnerFebruary 8 – Fellowship BreakfastFebruary 14 – Valentine’s DayFebruary 16 – Family MovieFebruary 18 – St. Anne’s/ECW MeetingFebruary 24 – Trustees/Vestry MeetingsFebruary 25 – Pancake SupperFebruary 26 – Ash WednesdayFebruary 28 – Station of the Cross and DinnerMarch 4 – Evening Prayer and Lenten Dinner  

THIRD SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANYWe welcome to Trinity Cburch all our visitors today.We pray your visit with us is a pleasant one. Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:30 am: Coffee Hour Monday      11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café6:00 pm: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)6:30 pm: Bible / Book Study Wednesday 11:30 am: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing (Adams Chapel) 2:00 pm: Greeters / Plugged in Ministry (Conf. Room)2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm) Thursday 10:00 am – Bible Study Friday Saturday 5:30 pm – Saturday Eucharist Rite II8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks11:45 am: Coffee Hour ************************************************************ LASAGNA DINNER – This year’s lasagna dinner is February 5, at 6:00 p.m., in Trinity Hall. There is a signup sheet on the bulletin board. Please let us know how many are coming and if you are bringing lasagna, salad, or dessert. TRINTY TALENT SHOW – Following the lasagna dinner, we will once again have the Trinity talent show. Think about some special thing you could share with us — maybe you dance, juggle, tell jokes, recite poetry, sing, play an instrument, do magic tricks. We’d love to have a big variety of talents. We’re looking for acts of about 3-5 minutes each, although they could certainly be shorter. And if your act includes a friend who doesn’t attend Trinity, that’s fine, too. Get in touch with Barbara Full (304-482-8604) fullhouse@suddenlink.net and tell her what you’re planning. We look forward to a fun evening!! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. FLOWER CHART – The new flower chart has been posted in Trinity Hall for you to sign up for Altar Flowers. The cost $50 for both vases. Two people can share and split the cost if you wish. ORGAN RECITAL – Good Shepherd will be hosting an Organ recital by Sean Maxwell today at 3:00 pm. More information is posted in Trinity Hall and in the Choir Practice Room. SAVE THE DATE: February 5 – Lasagna Dinner February 8 – Fellowship Breakfast February 14 – Valentine’s Day February 16 – Family Movie February 18 – St. Anne’s/ECW Meeting February 24 – Trustees/Vestry Meetings February 25 – Pancake Supper February 26 – Ash Wednesday February 28 – Station of the Cross and Dinner March 4 – Evening Prayer and Lenten Dinner

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANYWe welcome to Trinity Church all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed one Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour / Annual Meeting (Trinity Hall) Monday      11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café6:00 pm: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)6:30 pm: Bible / Book Study Wednesday 11:30 am: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing (Adams Chapel) 2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm) Thursday 10:00 am – Bible Study6:00 pm – Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday Saturday 5:30 pm – Saturday Eucharist Rite II8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – 2nd SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choi Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks11:45 am: Coffee Hour3:00 pm: Family Movie (“Overcomer”) *********************************************************** ANNUAL MEETING – The Annual Meeting will be held today in the Trinity Hall after the 10:30 a.m. service. Along with the various reports the approved budget will be presented for 2020. We will also elect our delegates for Diocesan Convention and our new vestry members. It is possible these will be the delegates that will elect the new Bishop. The candidates for Convention are Bob Harris, Paul Miller, Dennis Ramsay, and Scott Ramsay. The candidates for vestry are Kevin Oliphant, Bev Reger, and Paula Sellers, for full 3-year terms; Barbara Full to fulfil Becky Mathis-Stump’s unexpired term; and Mark Miller to fulfil Justin Warren’s unexpired term. TRINTY TALENT SHOW – Last year’s talent show was very successful. We had great acts, and, of course, we’d love those people to come back, but we also hope that more of you will now get up the nerve to share your talent with your Trinity family. Think about some special thing you could share with us — maybe you dance, juggle, tell jokes, recite poetry, sing, play an instrument, do magic tricks. We’d love to have a big variety of talents. We’re looking for acts of about 3-5 minutes each, although they could certainly be shorter. And if your act includes a friend who doesn’t attend Trinity, that’s fine, too. Get in touch with Barbara Full (304-482-8604) fullhouse@suddenlink.net and tell her what you’re planning. We look forward to a fun evening!! There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in Trinity Hall. FAMILY MOVIE – This month’s family movie is “Overcomer”. The movie will be shown at 3:00 p.m. January 19, in Trinity Hall. After the movie those who wish to will go to The Pizza Place across from PHS to have dinner. ECW WINTER LUNCHEON – All ladies of Trinity Episcopal Church are cordially invited to the ECW Winter Luncheon on January 21, 2020, at 12:00 noon at the Parkersburg Country Club. Please remember to make you reservation. See the insert in the bulletin for additional information. NEW FANS – New fans will be installed in the Nave Wednesday, January15 and Thursday, January 16. There will be a lift and other equipment will be used. Please be aware of this if you need to be in the Nave those days. The12:15 p.m. Wednesday Eucharist will be in Adams Chapel.

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAYWe welcome to Trinity Church all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed one Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday   – EPIPHANY       11:00 am: Feeding Ministry7:000 pm: Epiphany Celebration – (First Lutheran Church) Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café6:00 pm: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)6:00 pm: Blennerhassett Stamp Society6:30 pm: Bible / Book Study Wednesday 11:30 am: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing 2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm) Thursday 10:00 am – Bible Study Friday Saturday 9:00 am Fellowship Breakfast (Trinity Hall)11:00 am Funeral for Mary Lee Scalf5:30 pm – Saturday Eucharist Rite II8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – BAPTISM OF OUR LORD – 1ST SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am – Christian Education9:30 am – Choi Rehearsal10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks11:45 am – Coffee Hour & Annual Meeting ******************************************************************* ANNUAL MEETING – The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12th, at 11:30 a.m. Along with the various reports the approved budget will be presented for 2020. We will also elect our delegates for Diocesan Convention and our new vestry members. It is possible these will be the delegates that will elect the new Bishop. The candidates for Convention are Bob Harris, Paul Miller, Dennis Ramsay, and Scott Ramsay. The candidates for vestry are Kevin Oliphant, Bev Reger, and Paula Sellers, for full 3-year terms; Barbara Full to fulfil Becky Mathis-Stump’s unexpired term; and Mark Miller to fulfil Justin Warren’s unexpired term. TRINTY TALENT SHOW – Last year’s talent show was so successful, we just have to do it again! We had great acts last year, and, of course, we’d love those people to come back, but we also hope that more of you will now get up the nerve to share your talent with your Trinity family. Think about some special thing you could share with us — maybe you dance, juggle, tell jokes, recite poetry, sing, play an instrument, do magic tricks. We’d love to have a big variety of talents. We’re looking for acts of about 3-5 minutes each, although they could certainly be shorter. And if your act includes a friend who doesn’t attend Trinity, that’s fine, too. Get in touch with Barbara Full (304-482-8604) fullhouse@suddenlink.net and tell her what you’re planning. We look forward to a fun evening!! CONFIRMATION CLASS – The Bishop’s official visit will be April 19, 2020. The Bishop’s visit is the traditional time for confirmation. Confirmation classes begin with the youth on January12. We are trying to get a classroom ready on the second floor of the Rectory (office building). Adults should let Fr. Paul know of their interests. NURSERY VOLUNTEERS – We are looking for Nursery Volunteers. Both of our long-term nursery workers suddenly quit. We still have one trained and qualified worker who is willing to work every Sunday. But we need to have two people in the Nursery. So, we are looking for volunteers. We have a couple, but we would like to have enough that they would be scheduled once every 6 to 8 weeks to work with the paid worker. Please let Father Paul, Bev Reger, or Susie know.

FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAYWe welcome to Trinity Church all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed one Sunday9:15 am: Christian Education (No Adult Education)10:30 am: Lessons and Carols with Holy Eucharist – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café Wednesday – New Years Day – OFFICE CLOSED 2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm) Thursday 10:00 am – Bible Study11:00 am – Knitters5:00 pm – Actors Guild (Conference Room) Friday NEXT WEEK – SECOND WEEKEND OF CHRISTMASSaturday 5:30 pm – Saturday Eucharist Rite II8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday 8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks9:15 am – Christian Education 9:30 am – Choir Rehearsal10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II – Father Hicks11:45 am – Coffee Hour ******************************************************************** ANNUAL MEETING – The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 12th, at 11:30 a.m. Along with the various reports the approved budget will be presented for 2020. We will also elect our delegates for Diocesan Convention and our new vestry members. It is possible these will be the delegates that will elect the new Bishop. The candidates for Convention are Bob Harris, Paul Miller, Dennis Ramsay, and Scott Ramsay. The candidates for vestry are Kevin Oliphant, Bev Reger, and Paula Sellers, for full 3-year terms; Barbara Full to fulfill Becky Mathis-Stump’s unexpired term; and Mark Miller to fulfill Justin Warren’s unexpired term. PETERKIN 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION – Peterkin celebrates 75 years in 2020. What a great reason to ask our campers to submit ideas for logos that represent summer camp and the uniqueness of 2020 for Peterkin Camp and Conference Center. All Entries Must Use • Hallelujah Kids’ logo •Year 2020 •75th Anniversary Categories for Entries • Grades 1-4 • Grades 5-8 •Grades 9-12 •College/alumni (18 years old or younger) A coloring Sheet for Preschool Children • Preschool students are Invited to submit a coloring page, found on the Peterkin link at www.wvdiocese.org • One winner will be chosen to receive coloring supplies. Deadline Entries will be accepted between now and January 20, 2020. Selection Process: The winning logos will be selected by the Peterkin Board of Directors and will be used in marketing materials for 2020. The winning selection will receive one free camp session for one person to attend a 2020 session. CONFIRMATION CLASS – The Bishop’s official visit will be April 19, 2020. The Bishop’s visit is the traditional time for confirmation. We hope to have several of our teenagers preparing for confirmation and if so, the classes will start in January and will be held during the Sunday School hour. But Confirmation classes are not just for our youth. So, if we need to schedule an Adult confirmation class we can. The first step is just to let Susie or Fr. Paul know that you are interested.

FOURTH WEEKEND OF ADVENTWe welcome you to Trinity Church all our visitors today.We pray your visit with us is a blessed one Saturday5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour / Decorating the Church Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist – Christmas Eve Family Service10:30 pm: Midnight Mass Wednesday – Christmas Day – OFFICE CLOSED 10:00 am: Holy Eucharist (in the Chancel)2:30 pm: AA (2:30 – 3:30 pm) Thursday Friday NEXT WEEK – FIRST WEEKEND OF CHRISTMASSaturday 8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – 10:30 am: Christian Education (No Adult Education) Lessons & Carols w/ Holy Euchaist Rite II – Fr. Hicks

Saturday5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour / Greening of the Church Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café Wednesday 11:30 am; Prayer Beads Ministry 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing2:30 pm: AA Meeting (Trinity Hall) 2:30 – 3:30 pm7:00 pm; Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study6:00 pm: Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday NEXT WEEK – FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTSaturday 5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education 9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Pugliese11:45 am: Coffee Hour / Decorating the Church **************************************************************** DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering given today goes into the Rector’s fund to assist the needy with items not otherwise covered by the budget. GREENING OF THE CHURCH – Please join us today immediately following the 10:30 service when we will be greening the church. We will only be putting up the wreaths and other greenery. Next Sunday will finish decorating the tree and other decorations. PLEDGE CARDS – We can’t finish our budget for 2020 until we have all pledge cards in. Please return yours if you haven’t yet done so. FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM – Our new Sunday School program has committed to a children’s portion of the Family Christmas Eve (5:30 pm) service. We would like to have as many kids as possible and will be preparing during a portion of the Sunday school hour during the month of December. There may also be a short practice in the Nave on the Sunday before Christmas during Coffee hour. Please let Emily Wagner know that your kids will participate. We are also asking our teens to read the Lessons and all children present are invited to be a part of the procession of the Nativity Scene figurines. VETERANS – During December, we would like to honor those veterans who are interred in the Columbarium. Unfortunately, we are not exactly sure who is a veteran! If you can identify those in the Columbarium who are veterans, it would be greatly appreciated. We will be placing a wreath at the foot of each burial section and will also place a gold star next to the name of each veteran. If you can help with the identification, please contact Fr. Paul, Susie or Dan Thomas. We do not want to omit anyone who is a veteran. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS – Please turn in your donations for Christmas flowers to the office by Monday, December 16, along with the form listing names or dedications so that we can be prepared for our Christmas services. SUPPER CLUB – All Trinity adults are invited to this social event, this month to be held at Six Pence on Friday, December 20 at 6:30. Either sign the sheet in Trinity Hall or call Lynn or Denny Prather by Monday, December 16.

SECOND WEEK OF ADVENTWe welcome to Trinity Church all our visitors today.We pray your visit with us is a blessed one. Saturday5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks 11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry5:45 pm: Finance Committeee6:30 pm: Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café4:00 pm: Smoot Choir Rehearsal (Nave) (4:00 – 8:00 pm)5:30 pm: DOK Christmas party at Lynn Fury-Prather’s6:00 pm; Prayer Bead Ministry6:30 pm: Bible Study Wednesday 10:00 am; Ministry Choirs Meeting11:30 am; Prayer Beads Ministry 2:00 pm: Worship Committee2:30 pm: AA Meeting (Trinity Hall) 2:30 – 3:30 pm Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study Friday NEXT WEEK – THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTSaturday 8:00 AM; Volunteer Breakfast and Workday3:00 pm: Smoot Ensembles Christmas Concert5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education 9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Pugliese11:45 am: Coffee Hour 3:00 pm: Family Movie (“Going My Way” – Bing Crosby) **************************************************************** ST. ANNE’S AND ECW CHRISTMAS BRUNCH To all St. Anne’s and ECW members. Owing to unforeseen circumstances, no one is now able to host the Christmas Brunch either at her home or at Trinity Hall. The ladies regret this very much, but we must cancel the event this year. Please note that there will NOT be a St. Anne’s Christmas Brunch today. Thank you. PLEDGE CARDS We can’t finish our budget for 2020 until we have all pledge cards in. Please return yours if you haven’t yet done so. FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Our new Sunday School program has committed to a children’s portion of the Family Christmas Eve (5:30 pm) service. We would like to have as many kids as possible and will be preparing during a portion of the Sunday school hour during the month of December. There may also be a short practice in the Nave on the Sunday before Christmas during Coffee hour. Please let Emily Wagner know that your kids will participate. We are also asking our teens to read the Lessons and all children present are invited to be a part of the procession of the Nativity Scene figurines. VETERANS During December, we would like to honor those veterans who are interred in the Columbarium. Unfortunately, we are not exactly sure who is a veteran! If you can identify those in the Columbarium who are veterans, it would be greatly appreciated. We will be placing a wreath at the foot of each burial section and will also place a gold star next to the name of each veteran. If you can help with the identification, please contact Fr. Paul, Susie or Dan Thomas. We do not want to omit anyone who is a veteran. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Please turn in your donations for Christmas flowers to the office by Monday, December 16, along with the form listing names or dedications so that we can be prepared for our Christmas services. SUPPER CLUB All Trinity adults are invited to this social event, this month to be held at Six Pence on Friday, December 20 at 6:30. Either sign the sheet in Trinity Hall or call Lynn or Denny Prather by Monday, December 16. GREENING OF THE CHURCH Please join us on December 22 immediately following the 10:30 service when we will greening the church.

Christ the King SundayWe welcome to Trinity Church all our visitors today.We pray your visit with us is a blessed one HARVEST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Saturday5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: 9:30 am:10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks (Incense)11:45 am: Coffee Hour Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café Wednesday 2:30 pm: AA Meeting (Trinity Hall) Thursday – OFFICE CLOSEDFriday – OFFICE CLOSED NEXT WEEK – FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENTSaturday 5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Pugliese8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Pugliese9:15 am: Christian Education (no adult ed.)9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Pugliese11:45 am: Coffee Hour ************************************************************* FR. PAUL ON VACATION Fr. Paul will be on vacation Monday, November 25 until Monday, December 2.   FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Our new Sunday School program has committed to a children’s portion of the Family Christmas Eve (5:30 pm) service. We would like to have as many kids as possible and will be preparing during a portion of the Sunday school hour during the month of December. There may also be a short practice in the Nave on the Sunday before Christmas during Coffee hour. Please let Emily Wagner know that your kids will participate. We are also asking our teens to read the Lessons and all children present are invited to be a part of the procession of the Nativity Scene figurines. VETERANS During December, we would like to honor those veterans who are interred in the Columbarium.  Unfortunately, we are not exactly sure who is a veteran!  If you can identify those in the Columbarium who are veterans, it would be greatly appreciated.  We will be placing a wreath at the foot of each burial section and will also place a gold star next to the name of each veteran.  If you can help with the identification, please contact Fr. Paul, Susie or Dan Thomas.  We do not want to omit anyone who is a veteran. CHRISTMAS OUTREACH Envelopes are in the bulletin to help us provide Christmas meals for needy families.  PERSONAL CARE BAGS Trinity provides 75 bags of personal care items for the Adopted Family Christmas project at Good Shepherd. The bags with the shopping list inside are in baskets at the front & back of the church, and there are two larger baskets at the back of the church to put the filled bags in. We need the bags returned by Sunday, December 1st, so that they can be delivered to Good Shepherd that week, as they set the store up on December 6th. MUSICIANS FOR 10:30 SERVICE A special thanks to the musicians who are playing for our service today. Chris Bowmaster – ClarinetConnie Bookman – ViolinPaul Miller – Recorder

TWENTY THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTWe welcome to Trinity all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed one TODAY – BROWN BAG SUNDAY / DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY        8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education 9:30 am:  Choir Rehearsal10:30 am: Holy Eucharist Rite II – Fr. Hicks           11:45 am: Coffee Hour 3:00 pm: Family Movie “The Star” Monday         11:00 am: Feeding Ministry 5:45 pm: Trustees6:30 pm: Vestry Tuesday 8:00 am: ECM Breakfast at Corner Café6:00 pm: Prayer Bead Ministry (Adams Chapel)6:30 pm: Bible / Book Study6:30 pm: Horizons Dinner (Trinity Hall) Wednesday 11:30 am: Prayer Bead Ministry 12:15 pm: Holy Eucharist with Healing2:30 pm: AA Meeting (Trinity Hall)7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal Thursday 10:00 am: Bible Study 6:00 pm: Blennerhassett Stamp Society Friday NEXT WEEK Saturday 8:30 am: DOK at Panera5:30 pm: Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks8:00 pm: AA Meeting Sunday – CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY 8:00 am: Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks9:15 am: Christian Education 9:30 am: Choir Rehearsal 10:30 am: Holy Eucharist, Rite II (with incense) – Fr. Hicks11:45 am: Coffee Hour *************************************************************** DISCRETIONARY SUNDAY – Today is Discretionary Sunday. The loose offering given today goes into the Rector’s fund to assist with items not otherwise covered by the budget. THANK YOU – Many thanks to everyone who helped with the book sale. Once again, the sale was a success. PLEDGE CARDS – In order to have the time to work on the budget for 2020, we ask that you return your pledge cards by Sunday, November 24th, along with your brown bags. BROWN BAG WEEKEND – We have brown bags with a needs list attached located on the front pews and in the back. The items listed are items that Thrive needs most for their food pantry. Trinity has partnered with Thrive as they can serve the hungry 5 days a week, from noon to 4 p.m. They have access to fresh produce, and the clients can “shop” for the food that they like, rather than giving them items that they won’t eat. HARVEST WEEKEND – Next Saturday and Sunday are Harvest Days. Please return your brown bags and you pledge cards. CHRISTMAS OUTREACH – Envelopes are in the bulletin to help us provide Christmas meals for needy families. ECW AND ST. ANNE’S – All women if Trinity are invited to attend a joint meeting of ECW and St. Anne’s Guild on Tuesday, November 19, in the Conference Room. PERSONAL CARE BAGS – Trinity provides 75 bags of personal care items for the Adopted Family Christmas project at Good Shepherd. The bags with the shopping list inside are in baskets at the front & back of the church, and there are two larger baskets at the back of the church to put the filled bags in. We need the bags returned by Sunday, December 1st, so that they can be delivered to Good Shepherd that week, as they set the store up on December 6th.