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Revised Covid ProtocolsTrinity Episcopal ChurchAugust 2021  “We do these things out of love and for the protection of each other.”               With the Covid 19 numbers on the rise again in West Virginia and here in Wood County, especially the new delta variant, I believe it is prudent to take some precautions that will both protect our church family and find a way to keep the church doors open.  As the tag line above says, “we do these things out of love and for the protection of each other.”  I know that there are multiple legitimate opinions on what might best be done, but we have to find a way to strike a balance and respect our differences.  We are one in the body of Christ.               Of course, the Bishop may issue new protocols.  But until then, I am asking the Vestry and all of you to join with me in implementing the following protocols: If Wood County is orange according to the Harvard color map system: The CDC recommends wearing masks indoors.  Therefore, masks are recommended but not required.  Everyone’s choice is to be respected. We need to be vigilant about maintaining social distancing. Readers and the Officiant can remove masks to read and officiate when distanced from others. We can still sing (but remember masks are recommended). Every other pew is closed. Hand sanitizer is available and encouraged at the entrances. Vestry meetings, Bible Study, Knitters can still be in person.  If required for social distance, larger groups are encouraged to meet in Trinity Hall. If Wood County is Red according to the Harvard color map system: Everyone is required to wear masks. Maintain social distancing.   No gathering in groups before, during or after service. We will close the Altar rail – The host will be delivered at foot of chancel steps.  The Officiant will be masked to deliver the host.  Ushers will release each pew.  Please maintain your social distance.  Family members who are sitting together may come forward for communion together. Readers and officiant can remove masks to read and officiate when distanced from others. Until the Bishop says otherwise, singing will continue as long as everyone is wearing masks.  We can also have a soloist, and up to a quartet can sing but must be socially distanced and masked. Every other pew is closed.  (We will consider closing a second pew). Hand sanitizer is available and encouraged at the entrances. No Physical passing of the peace or greetings. Alms basin will be placed on the front pew. Suspend extracurricular activities (Men’s breakfast, Knitters, DOK or ECW gatherings, etc. {AA}). Bible study and Vestry is zoom only. Minimize visitors to the building and they must be masked.  Staff can choose not to wear a mask in their office or among other staff if everyone agrees. As I said, my goal is to continue to worship in as safe of an environment as possible for everyone.  I also want to create protocols that can remain consistent so we can implement them as needed and then reduce them as soon as possible.  We don’t necessarily have to get back to green to reverse all of these.  We just need to be trending down.  But red is red.   Please keep our church and everyone in your prayers.  Also, don’t hesitate to reach out to fellow parishioners you have not seen in a while.  It is important to stay in touch.  With God’s help we will get through all of this. Thank you and God Bless each and every one of you. Fr. Paul+

With a return to “In Person” worship, the weekly activities for Trinity Church will be included in the This Week’s Sunday Bulletin posting on the Main Menu above. More general information is also available on the monthly calendar in the Current Trinity Times.

SUNDAY8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Fr. Hicks MONDAY11:00 a.m.     Feeding Ministry 5:45 p.m.   Trustees Meeting (Conference Room) 6:30 p.m. Vestry Meeting (Conference Room)         TUESDAY8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Mary B’s Diner)10:00 a.m.   Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY10:00 a.m. Book marking & sorting (Trinity Hall)11:30 a.m. Prayer Bead Ministry12:15 p.m.   Holy Eucharist with Healing THURSDAY10:00 a.m. Bible Study (Trinity Hall ) FRIDAY THE NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTSATURDAY5:30 p.m.   Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks7:00 p.m. A.A. Meeting (Trinity Hall) NEXT SUNDAY    8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 a.m.  Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************************************************************ Calling All Acolytes! – Now that restrictions have lifted, we are reimplementing the acolyte program.  All those who have previously been a part of this ministry are encouraged to contact Justin or Julie to let us know you still want to serve, so we can put you on the schedule.  Please let us know if you have never been an acolyte but are interested in learning.  Watch for upcoming announcements for training sessions.  Thank you for your participation in this important and rewarding ministry. Save the Date – On August 6th, there will be a church picnic and pool party at the City Park. We will meet at Shelter 7 at 6:00 p.m. for Evening Prayer and then have a picnic. The pool will be rented from 6:30 to 8:30. More details in the coming weeks.Annual Used Book Sale Annual Used Book Sale – Trinity’s used book sale is back on the schedule for this year. The dates are November 3rd through the 6th. Book sorting, marking, and storing will begin on July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Trinity Hall. Outside Painting Project – Traditional Painters began our church buildings exterior painting project on June 28th. They will be cleaning the wood, replacing rot, replacing missing roofing. and painting all painted surfaces on all of our church buildings. At times you will see hydraulic lifts and ladders stored around the property and in use. At times an entrance or exit may be blocked. Please call Julie in the church office if this occurs and you are locked out of access to the Office Building. The project is a commercial project and will take up to 6 weeks to complete depending on the weather.

SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Fr. Hicks3:30 p.m.   Deanery Meeting (Grace Church-St. Marys) MONDAY 11:00 a.m.     Feeding Ministry            TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast (Mary B’s Diner)10:00 a.m.   Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY 10:00 a.m. Book marking & sorting (Trinity Hall11:30 a.m. Prayer Bead Ministry12:15 p.m.   Holy Eucharist with Healing THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Bible Study (Trinity Hall & Zoom)10:00 a.m. Diocesan Clergy Gathering via Zoom6:00 p.m.   Blennerhassett Stamp Society (Trinity Hall) FRIDAY 12:00 p.m.     PACF Board Meeting (Fr. Paul) THE EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTSATURDAY 10:00 a.m. FISH Kit prep11:00 a.m.   FISH Kit pick-up5:30 p.m.   Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY     8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 a.m.  Holy Eucharist, Rite II – Fr. Hicks ******************************************************************Save the Date – On August 6th, there will be a church picnic and pool party at the City Park. We will meet at Shelter 7 at 6:00 p.m. for Evening Prayer and then have a picnic. The pool will be rented from 6:30 to 8:30. More details in the coming weeks.Annual Used Book Sale Trinity’s Used Book Sale – is back on the schedule for this year. The dates are November 3rd through the 6th. Book sorting, marking, and storing will begin on July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in Trinity Hall. Outside Painting Project – Traditional Painters began our church buildings exterior painting project on June 28th. They will be cleaning the wood, replacing rot, replacing missing roofing. and painting all painted surfaces on all of our church buildings. At times you will see hydraulic lifts and ladders stored around the property and in use. At times an entrance or exit may be blocked. Please call Julie in the church office if this occurs and you are locked out of access to the Office Building. The project is a commercial project and will take up to 6 weeks to complete depending on the weather. Clean & Clear Advantage Recovery Center – Allison, who is a case worker at the Clean & Clear Advantage Recovery Center across the street, stopped by and asked for our help. Many of the men who show up at the center arrive with virtually nothing, and so the center is looking for donations of hygiene products such as men’s deodorant, body wash, shampoo, razors, shaving cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and nail clippers. Fr. Paul thought we could take up a collection (items or money) and help them out. If interested, we could do this on a regular basis. There will be a basket at the back of the church to collect items or you can drop off items or money at the office. –

The Third Sunday after Pentecost We welcome to Trinity all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed oneHere at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: 11:00 am – Feeding Ministry TUESDAY: 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast (Mary B’s Diner)10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY:10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom FRIDAY: SATURDAY:9:00 am – DOK Meeting (Julie Gyongyosi’s Home)5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist rite III – Fr Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************ In Person Service Protocols – Bishop Klusmeyer has issued four basic rules for in-person service:1) Holy Eucharist is to remain in “One Kind” (Host only).2) Masks are still required for all in attendance. 3) The maximum number of people is the number that can comfortably sit in the space, while remaining socially distant. (6′ apart and every other row).4) Still, no physical passing of the peace. One addition is that singing by the congregation is permitted, while masked. There are also some provisions for the lay readers to remove their masks while reading. Reservations – We will no longer be requiring any reservations since the “maximum number of people” allows us all the room we presently need. Instead, for tracking purposes, we will ask everyone to sign in as they enter the church.

The Second Sunday after Pentecost We welcome to Trinity all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed oneHere at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: 11:00 am – Feeding Ministry TUESDAY: 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast (Mary B’s Diner)10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study10:15 am – Personnel Committee Meeting (Trinity Hall) WEDNESDAY:11:45 am – Prayer Beads Ministry (Nave)12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist with Healing 3:00 pm – Stewardship Meeting (Conference Room) THURSDAY:9:00 am – Bible Study via Zoom (Hybrid: In person and Zoom)10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom FRIDAY: SATURDAY:5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************ In Person Service Protocols – Bishop Klusmeyer has issued four basic rules for in-person service:1) Holy Eucharist is to remain in “One Kind” (Host only).2) Masks are still required for all in attendance. 3) The maximum number of people is the number that can comfortably sit in the space, while remaining socially distant. (6′ apart and every other row).4) Still, no physical passing of the peace. One addition is that singing by the congregation is permitted, while masked. There are also some provisions for the lay readers to remove their masks while reading. Reservations – We will no longer be requiring any reservations since the “maximum number of people” allows us all the room we presently need. Instead, for tracking purposes, we will ask everyone to sign in as they enter the church.

First Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity SundayWe welcome to Trinity all our visitors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed oneHere at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: (Memorial Day – Office Closed)11:00 am – Feeding Ministry TUESDAY: 8:00 am – Men’s Breakfast (Mary B’s Diner)10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY:11:45 am – Prayer Beads Ministry (Nave)12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist with Healing THURSDAY:9:00 am – Bible Study via Zoom (Hybrid: In person and Zoom)10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom11:00 am – Knitters (Trinity Hall) FRIDAY: SATURDAY:5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************ We are family – Keep everyone in your thoughts, prayers and communications. Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP)- Watch for the new schedule for lectors ushers and alter guild members (June through August) to be sent via email this week. If you serve in one of these ministries and don’t receive the email by May 28th, please contact Julie. Mens Bible Study – Fr. Paul is considering starting up a men’s bible study on what it means to be a Christian Man and other related topics. He would like to have an initial meeting to discuss the details. He would like to meet all those interested for breakfast on June 1 at 8:00 am (locations to be announced).

Day of Pentecost – WhitsundayWe welcome to Trinity all our vistors todayWe pray your visit with us is a blessed oneHere at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: 11:00 am – Feeding Ministry TUESDAY: 10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY:11:45 am – Prayer Beads Ministry 12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist with Healing THURSDAY:9:00 am – Bible Study via Zoom (Hybrid: In person and Zoom)10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom FRIDAY: SATURDAY:2:00 pm – DOK and friends tea (Parkersburg Country Club)5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST – TRINITY SUNDAY8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************ RESERVATIONS – We still need to make reservations for our services to ensure that proper preparation is accomplished. Reservations should be made by noon on Thursday. We are family – Keep everyone in your thoughts, prayers and communications. Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP)- Watch for the new schedule for lectors ushers and alter guild members (June through August) to be sent via email this week. If you serve in one of these ministries and don’t receive the email by May 28th, please contact Julie. Peterkin – Although we cannot have in-person camps this year due to the pandemic, Peterkin is still offering a variety of exciting activities that can be done from your home. Click on the Camp-in-a-Box logo in the first block at the top of the Peterkin home page to check out this summer’s fun. Use Peterkin link at the bottom ofn the Trinity home page! (or peterkin.org) Trinity is incorporating the “Everyone Needs a Home (PK through 12th Grade)” box into their next FISH kit event in July. Reservations need to be made by May 26th by calling Julie at 304-422-3362 Mens Bible Study – Fr. Paul is considering starting up a men’s bible study on what it means to be a Christian Man and other related topics. He would like to have an initial meeting to discuss the details. He would like to meet all those interested for breakfast on June 1 at 8:00 am (locations to be announced).

Sixth Sunday of EasterMother’s Day Here at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: 11:00 am – Feeding Ministry3:00 pm – Personnel Meeting TUESDAY: 10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY:11:45 am – Prayer Beads Ministry 12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist with Healing THURSDAY:9:00 am – Bible Study via Zoom (in person?)10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom FRIDAY: SATURDAY:5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: SEVENTHTH SUNDAY OF EASTER8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks4:00 pm – Violin Recital ************************************************************ RESERVATIONS – Assume we are having in-person services until further notices. If that changes the One-Call Now system will be used to disseminate information. We still need to make reservations for our services to ensure that proper preparation is accomplished. Reservations should be made by noon on Thursday. We are family – Keep everyone in your thoughts, prayers and communications. Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP)- We are planning to begin using the MSP program again this spring. We used it the first quarter of 2020 to schedule all our ministries (lectors, ushers, altar guild, lay eucharistic ministers, greeters, etc.). This program allowed everyone to go online and mark their preferences for dates and times of when they wanted to serve. We will be updating the program for any new volunteers. If there is a ministry you are interested in, please let Julie know. The first email you get will let you know when the deadline is to update your preferences before the first schedule is established. If you need help to locate your usernames and passwords or update any preferences, Julie will be happy to assist you. Ushers and Lectors Needed – As our services open up and more people are attending, additional ushers and lectors are needed. If you are willing to serve in one of these ministries, please contact the office. Peterkin – Although we cannot have in-person camps this year due to the pandemic, Peterkin is still offering a variety of exciting activities that can be done from your home. Click on the Camp-in-a-Box logo in the first block at the top of the Peterkin home page to check out this summer’s fun. Use Peterkin link on the Trinity home page! (or peterkin.org) Daughters of the King and Friends Tea – A tea will be held at the Parkesburg Country Club on Sat., May 29th. from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The cost is twenty dollars per person. To make reservations for this event, please call Diana Quick at 304-482-2771.

Fifth Sunday of Easter Here at Trinity we existto love God and our neighbors! TODAY:8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Father Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Father Hicks MONDAY: 11:00 am – Feeding Ministry TUESDAY: 10:00 am – Clergy Bible Study WEDNESDAY:11:45 am – Prayer Beads Ministry (Zoom)12:15 pm – Holy Eucharist with Healing (Zoom) THURSDAY:9:00 am – Bible Study 10:00 am – Diocese Clergy Gathering via Zoom11:00 am – Knitters (Trinity Hall) FRIDAY: SATURDAY:5:30 pm – Holy Eucharist Rite III – Fr. Hicks NEXT SUNDAY: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER8:00 am – Holy Eucharist Rite I – Fr. Hicks10:30 am – Holy Eucharist Rite II (Facebook Live) – Fr. Hicks ************************************************************ RESERVATIONS – Assume we are having in-person services until further notices. If that changes the One-Call Now system will be used to disseminate information. We still need to make reservations for our services to ensure that proper preparation is accomplished. Reservations should be made by noon on Thursday. We are family – Keep everyone in your thoughts, prayers and communications. Ministry Scheduler Pro (MSP)- We are planning to begin using the MSP program again this spring. We used it the first quarter of 2020 to schedule all our ministries (lectors, ushers, altar guild, lay eucharistic ministers, greeters, etc.). This program allowed everyone to go online and mark their preferences for dates and times of when they wanted to serve. We will be updating the program for any new volunteers. If there is a ministry you are interested in, please let Julie know. The first email you get will let you know when the deadline is to update your preferences before the first schedule is established. If you need help to locate your usernames and passwords or update any preferences, Julie will be happy to assist you. Ushers and Lectors Needed – As our services open up and more people are attending, additional ushers and lectors are needed. If you are willing to serve in one of these ministries, please contact the office. Daughters of the King and Friends Tea – A tea will be held at the Parkesburg Country Club on Sat., May 29th. from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. The cost is twenty dollars per person. To make reservations for this event, please call Diana Quick at 304-482-2771.