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FROM THE RECTOR
As you'll see in the article below, I am pleased to report that Trinity was able to send almost $2,000 to Anglican Relief and Development in support of the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Our appeal was included in this newsletter and in the Sunday bulletin for several weeks and I am grateful for the generosity of those who were able to give.
I'd also like to draw to your attention another appeal which may have gone a bit unnoticed. You will read below about a canned food drive for Lunch Break here in Red Bank. So far, response hasn't been very good but as a parish which has historically supported this ministry I know we can do better.
On March 18th, I will join several local pastors at Lunch Break to deliver food and serve meals. I would be very proud to bring a large supplyof items from the people of this parish. As a I stated in my address at the Annual Meeting, now that our house is more or less in order I'd like this year to focus on outreach. This means not just raising money and food items, but also inviting people to join us for worship and activities. You'll notice that our Spring will be a busy one with many opportunities to "reach out" to those who are unchurched or are in need. So let me thank you for your support, let em encourage us all to do better and let me challenge you to think of ways we can reach out to those around us in "thought word and deed."
Finally I ask for your prayers for our Diocesan Convention this weekend (Friday - Saturday). Please pray for the Diocese, our Bishop and for me and our delegates (Tim May, EMEly Telford and Janet Pflederer).
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
yours in Christ,
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PARISH WEBSITE - Master Schedule for acolytes, lay readers etc as well as online sermons, the "official" Trinity Calendar and this newsletter at our website, www.TrinityRedBank.org The website is your one-stop-shop for news and events in the life of this parish. Check back frequently!
HAITI RELIEF UPDATE -CANNED GOODS NEEDED - Lunch Break. Please bring non-perishable canned food items with you on Sunday and leave them on the table in the parish hall. Along with the Red Bank Ministerium, I am serving meals at Lunch Break on March 18th along and will deliver our canned goods at that time. Please be generous! - Fr. Rodriguez A sincere note of thanks to all who contributed to the appeal for Haiti relief over the past several weeks. Thanks to the generosity of the people of this parish, I am pleased to report that we sent a check for almost $2,000 to Anglican Relief and Development to help alleviate the suffering after the Haiti earthquake. A friend of mine, Fr. Rob Durrow, is in that nation sharing the Gospel and ministering to the people of that nation. The need of course is great, and if anyone would like to make further contributions to that effort please see me. - Fr Rodriguez
Trinity Church will be collecting canned goods for delivery to
MOVIE NIGHT -
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! Hope to see you there!
March 12th (rescheduled from February 26th) Come join us for the 1st of the 2 part series of Night in the Museum on Friday March 12th at 5:30 pm. We will be having a potluck supper and are asking people to bring meatless dishes in observation of Lent. If you are interested please sign up at coffee hour or email
BROOM HOCKEY -
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Sunday, March 21st. Calling all Trinity Youth grades 3rd and up. Come join us on Sunday March 21st at 5pm for a game or 2 of BROOM HOCKEY and bring a friend! This is an old Trinity favorite. So dress comfortably and get ready for some fun!! We need some adults to help organize and referee the game so if you are available please let me know. If you are interested please sign up at coffee hour or contact Rachel McKibben at
GAME NIGHT -
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Friday, March 26th at 6 PM in the parish hall. We will be setting up tables for a variety of board and card games. There will be games for the children as well as adults. Games will be provided, but if you have a favorite, bring it along. Nursery care will will be available and a movie for those kids who don't want to participate. This will be a great opportunity for fellowship and FUN! So grab your competitive spirit and a potluck dish to share and join us!!! If you are interested please sign up at coffee hour or contact Rachel McKibben at
DINNER AT SAL's! -
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with any questions. Come join us on Friday April 16th at 6pm at Sal's La Famiglia Ristorante, Shrewsbury, for a night filled with fellowship, fun and tasty food. The cost will be $30 per person which is all inclusive (alcoholic beverages excluded). Sal's has created a delicious 5 course family style Italian meal for us. Reservations a must! Please call or email Rachel McKibben at
There are 9 Committees/Activities for 2010 - Annual Retreat (Candy Pellechio); Quarterly Get togethers (Ruthellen Patterson); Showers of Blessings (Rachel McKibben); Cookies for New Visitors (Kathy Rodriguez); Giving Tree (Joan Gardner); Food/Clothing Drive (TBD); Small Group Dinners (TBD); Soup for the Sick - a complimentary ministry to Meals on Wings (Karen Beal); Cookie Walk Fundraiser (Candy Pellechio).
In addition, those interested in helping to plan for an Annual Retreat for the Women of Trinity should plan to attend a short maybe half hour meeting and brainstorming session this Sunday, March 7 immediately following the 10:15 service. Look forward to some good input and fun ideas!! - Candy Pellechio on behalf of Women of Trinity
Wondering if you are scheduled to lay read, or chalice bear on Sunday? Not sure if the kids are scheduled to serve at the altar? Not to fear, you'll find the
continues Wednesdays in Lent at 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the main church. Nursey care is available. Stations of the Cross is an opportunity for the faithful to trace the Via Delorosa or "Way of Sorrows" as we reflect on Christ's final hours leading to His Crucifixion. This short service of prayer and singing is a powerful meditation on Jesus' Passion and I encourage all of you to make it a part of your Lenten devotion. More details are available on our parish website. - Fr Rodriguez
- This Spring we will host an eight-week marriage marathon called the Love Dare. Based on the acclaimed movie Fireproof, we will watch the movie and then spend the next eight weeks in a Bible study and discussion of lessons learned from the movie. The event will culminate with an service of "renewal of vows" where married couples will be given the chance to renew their marriage vows. We will watch the movie on Friday, May 7th 6 - 8:30 pm, nursery care will be provided. The "Love Dare" Bible study begins the following Thursday, May 13th from 6:30 - 8:00 pm and will continue every Thursday through June 24th. Nursery care will be provided. Mark the dates, more information will follow. See Fr. Chris or Rachel McKibben for more information.
- The annual parish picnic at the Rectory is schedule for the afternoon of Saturday, June 5th. Rain date is June 12th Please mark your calendars and start to think about who you might invite to join us. More details to follow. - Fr Rodriguez
VBS this year will be Saddle Ridge Ranch. We will run the program the week of 8/16 and need your help to make this a grand success. Calling all volunteers, we need group leaders, teen leaders, snack help, registration, craft assistants, music assistants, and outside assistants. We also could use a team to help with the final show and reception. If you are interested in helping out with this program and can lend a hand in any way please see me. Thanks! - Rachel McKibben
Continues this Sunday at 9:15 am in the parish hall with our study of Exodus 3:1-15. Bring a Bible (preferably one you can mark) grab some coffee and join us. See you then. - Fr. Rodriguez
- Meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m in the Conference Room. Details can be found
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