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FROM THE RECTOR
This Sunday marks the First Sunday in Lent and it is a fitting occassion for some changes to the service music at the 10:15 am Eucharist.
This Sunday will begin with the Sung Litany (said at 8 am), in preparation for this season of prayer, penitance and fasting. For the duration of Lent, the service music (Kyrie, Gloria etc) will be according to the Merbecke settings of the 1940 Hymnal. If you're not sure if you know them click on the link to hear the Kyrie , Sanctus and the Agnus Dei. Those of us who grew up in the Anglican church will know these settings, after all they have been in use since the 16th century! Those of us who are new to Anglicanism (or at least more traditional forms of Anglican worship) will, I hope, appreciate the beauty and feel of these traditional settings of the liturgy. If you don't know them, not to worry. The choir will lead us, and part of what makes them great settings is that they are easy to learn ("catchy" in a Medieval kind of way) . So get your pipes ready and be ready to make a joyful (if not reserved) noise to the Lord.
I was encouraged to have almost one hundred souls in attendance for our Ash Wednesday services. If you've not already chosen an act of fasting and denial (giving something up) or an act of devotion (taking something on) for Lent let me encourage you to do so. As has been our custom, we will offer Stations of the Cross every Wednesday in Lent. This short service is a helpful devotional aid and I hope that many of you will take advantage of it. You can find details here.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Wishing you an abstemious and holy Lent, I remain
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!
NEW SERVICE BOOKS. - We will have new Holy Eucharist Service Books in use this Sunday at the 10:15 am service with an icon of the Holy Trinity on the front cover. In the past few versions of the Service Book we've included the music for the mass settings in the booklet itself (Kyrie, Gloria etc.). However with the new books only the text will be provided, the music will be found in the hymnal or in the bulletin as an insert; see the Sunday bulletin for details.
These new service books will give us flexibility in the service music and might also be used at said services. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions! - Fr. Rodriguez
CANNED GOODS NEEDED - Trinity Church will be collecting canned goods for delivery to 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
STATIONS OF THE CROSS - begins 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
BROOM HOCKEY - 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 a 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
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GAME NIGHT - Friday, March 26th at 6 PM in the parish hall. We will be setting up tables for a variety of board and card games..etc..there will be games for the children as well as adults.Games will be provided but if you have a favorite, bring it along. There will be nursery care 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
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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 - Resumes this Sunday at 9:15 am in the parish hall with our study of the Sunday lessons. This week we will focus on Deuteronomy 26:1-11, and the Gospel lesson, Luke 4:1-13. Bring a Bible (preferably one you can mark) grab some coffee and join us. See you then. - Fr. Rodriguez
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
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
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