FROM THE RECTOR
This Sunday is our annual meeting, where we will elect our new Vestry, look at 2011 and prepare for 2012. The meeting will begin promptly at 11:30, and lunch will be provided to all who stay for the meeting. My hope is that we can cover the necessary business in under an hour(!). Please make plans to join us for this important meeting.
You'll notice below two changes to how we do things at Trinity. First, it has become apparent that Coffee Hour is being repeatedly hosted by less than fifteen families out of a total of over one hundred. When polled, people have stated that hosting Coffee Hour can cost over $100 and requires a great deal of coordinating and planning. Starting January 22nd, we are going to try a new system whereby each family is invited to bring something each week to share with the congregation. Collections will also be taken each week to cover the cost of a small standing order of bagels. We often have over one hundred people in Coffee Hour each week, and it is my hope that this new plan will help us spread the
expense of this important ministry.
Second, we are starting a new sign up sheet for Altar Flowers for 2012. This sheet will be available in the parish hall and up to two families can share a Sunday. Please see below for further details.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday, until then I remain
Yours in Christ,
LAST WEEK'S SERMON - The sermon from last Sunday entitled "The Process Of Conversion" can be found here on our website. Sermons are posted every Monday morning and are available on the website or Itunes.
POT LUCK COFFEE HOUR - STARTING JANUARY 22nd- We are changing the policy of coffee hour due to the time commitment, resources, and availability for parishioners. We will be testing out our new system for the months of January and February. We are encouraging each family to bring something to share on Sunday morning if you are planning to come to coffee hour. However, everyone is welcome to attend even if you are unable to bring something. The idea behind this is to be able to give everyone the chance to participate without the pressure of handling the entire coffee hour for both time and resources. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Rachel McKibben at
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ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY LAMP - A new sign up list for 2012 is now posted in the parish hall. If you would like to sign up for Altar Flowers and/or Sanctuary Lamp, please sign up on each list and indicate if they are in memory or in honor of someone. It could be up to two families per week. Altar Flowers is $75 donation per family and Sanctuary Lamp is $10 donation for each week. These donations will go into a fund to offset the cost for weeks where there are no memorials.
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED - Mon, Jan 16th the parish office will be closed in observance of Rev. Dr. Matin Luther King Jr.
ALTAR GUILD MEETING - Sat, Feb 4th at 10am. Please try to attend so that we can plan for Easter. If you have any questions about anything we have been doing or if there is anything you would like to discuss please send an email to Shirley Johnson at
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JANUARY AND FEBRUARY LAY MINISTRY SCHEDULE - For lay readers, chalice bearers, ushers, greeters and acolytes is available here on our parish website also you can find a copy in the tract rack inside the church. If you are unable to serve, please find a replacement and notify the office at your earliest convenience at
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TEEN SKI TRIP - We will be heading to Windham Mountain Ski Resort, Windham, NY on Fri, Feb 24th to Sun, Feb 26th. Join us for a fun weekend of skiing and fellowship. I have blocked out rooms for the teenagers to stay together and also for their families if they wish to join the trip. We will be staying at Winwood Inn and Condos right on the mountain. Please see Rachel McKibben for more details about the trip and cost. There will be a sign up in the parish
hall.
MU BASKETBALL GAME - Join us to watch the Monmouth University men's team verse Fairleigh Dickinson University on Sat, Feb 11th at 7pm. Kids are free and adult admission is $10. Please sign up in the parish hall if you are interested in this very fun evening.
NEED VOLUNTEERS - Italian night is fast approaching and we could use some volunteers to assist us in a variety of roles. If you wish to join our happy group please sign up in the parish hall or call the parish office for details.
TRINITY TIME OUT - Will resume on Wed, Jan 25th.
MISSION MEETING - A meeting about the Vermont Mission Trip will be held Sun, Jan 22 at 9:15 am. We will be talking about details about the trip and this is a great opportunity to ask questions from our veteran mission trip teens from last summer. Please let Rachel McKibben know if you are interested in learning more about the mission trip but can't make the meeting.
TRINITY'S ANNUAL ITALIAN SUPPER - Grab your family and friends and Come join us for an Italian Supper, Sat, Jan 21st at 5:30-7:30 pm. We will be having salad, bread, penne pasta, meatballs, dessert, and beverages. The cost will be $10 per adult, $4 per child with a $25 per family max. Please call the parish office for reservations or sign up in the parish hall. This is a fundraiser for the parish and all proceeds will go to
upgrading the sound system in the sanctuary.
THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING - Will be held this Sun, Jan 15th at 11:30 am in the parish hall.
MISSION TRIP NEWS - We have booked our 2012 mission trip we will be traveling to the Green Mountains of Vermont the week of July 22nd. This trip is open to 7-12 graders (those who will be entering the 7th grade in Fall 2012). We had such a successful trip last year I only can anticipate it to be even better this year! We need to get an idea of those teens who are considering joining us this year. The reservation count needs to be in on January 5th. If you are interested or are just exploring the idea please feel free to contact Rachel McKibben or Fr. Rodriguez. I plan on having an information session in late January for those who decide they would like to participate.
RECTOR'S FORUM - Join us each Sunday from 9:15 am - 10 am as we meet in the parish hall for adult Christian Education led by Fr. Rodriguez. Get the kids to Sunday School, grab some coffee and join us as we meet to study the Sunday lessons and other topics.
