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Epiphany VI
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February 14, 2010 |
FROM THE RECTOR
It's hard for me to believe that Lent is nearly upon us. But with Ash Wednesday coming up next week, we are reminded to prepare ourselves for this season of fasting and reflection.
For many people Lent is a bit of a downer. It has none of the anticipation of Advent, nor does it have the same sense of joy that comes with Easter. But Lent is perhaps one the most important seasons in the life of the Church.
Lent is a forty- day season of fasting and preparation, culminating in Holy Week and Easter Sunday. It is a season of introspection and of making an honest assesssment of our faith in Christ. Historically, the faithful would give up something for Lent in an effort to gain mastery over their physical appetites. In more recent times, it has become common for many to take on an additional devotion or activity in order to strengthen our faith and trust in Jesus. Either way is good, and there is no reason we cannot give something up and take something on during these next 40 days.
I pray that this Lent will be a time of reflection and renewal for Trinity Church, that we will continue to make Jesus the focus of our daily lives.
Wishing you an abstemious Lent, I remain
yours in Christ,
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HEADLINES
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PARISH WEBSITE - 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 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!
ANNUAL SHROVE TUESDAY/PANCAKE SUPPER Tuesday, February 16th from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Entertainment by Bob Paddack and “The Bourbon Street Dixieland Band”. Donation: Adults - $6.00, Children 12 and under $3.00. Sign up at Coffee Hours or email the parish office at
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. Plan on attending and bring a friend!
ASH WEDNESDAY February 17th - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes at 12:15 pm and 7 pm in the Sanctuary. PLEASE NOTE there will not be a 10 a.m. Eucharist on Ash Wednesday.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - will begin on Wednesday, February 24th at 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the main church and will continue every Wednesday evening in Lent at 7 pm. 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. - Fr Rodriguez
COME JOIN US ON THE RANCH! 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
MOVIE NIGHT - February 26th @ 6 pm. We'll be watching part 1 of Night in the Museum There will be a potluck supper and we are asking people to bring meatless dishes in observation of Lent. If you are interested please sign up at coffee hour or contact Rachel McKibben at
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Hope to see you there!
RECTOR'S FORUM - There will be no Rector's forum this Sunday, the series resumes on February 21st . See you then. - Fr. Rodriguez
WOMEN OF TRINITY MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH AT 7 P.M. At the last meeting, the following ministries were agreed upon as priorities based on the survey completed the end of 2009. All ministries are looking for help and participation from the rest of the women of our congregation. Please feel free to reach out to the Committee
Chairperson directly to see how you can participate. If you do not know the chairperson or want to send them an email, email Candy Pellechio at
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and she will connect you to the appropriate Chairperson.
Quarterly Get Togethers – Ruthellen Patterson
Annual Retreat – Candy Pellechio
Small Group Dinners – TBD
Showers of Blessings – Rachel McKibben
Baby showers to welcome the newest of God's children
Giving Tree – Joan Gardner
Christmas present/Gift Cards coordinated from parish family to local community
Food/Clothing Drives – TBD
Supplement need of existing local ministries in our communities with planned drives
from the parish
Soup for the Sick – Karen Beal
Soup makers and delivery people needed; will also supplement Meals on Wheels
Cookies for New Visitors – Kathy Rodriguez
Welcome visitors with tasty treats from your home; cookie bakers and delivery people
needed
Cookie Walk Fundraiser – Candy Pellechio
Help us raise funds by offering the public home baked cookies for sale. We will need loads and loads of cookie bakers of all kinds .... more to come
UPFRONT CHOIR - Meets every Thursday at 5:30 p.m in the Conference Room. Details can be found here on the parish website. All children grades 2 - 7 are welcome to attend and bring a friend! - Allan Robinson and Valerie Wagner, Co-Directors
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