As you know, last Sunday we tried something new for Coffee Hour and asked each family to bring something to share with the congregation. The new format was a great success and several people commented to me that they prefer it to the "old way" (which is only about three years old anyway). We will continue to try this "potluck" Coffee Hour format through the end of February and see how it goes. Thank you to all who participated last week and I look forward to continued participation as we move forward.
Speaking of Coffee Hour, let me remind you of the "First Five." Remember to take the "First Five" minutes of Coffee Hour to introduce yourself to someone you do not know. This can be either a new comer or someone you've seen before but never met. Trinity continues to grow quickly - we've had three new families join since Christmas! But it is up to you to make fellowship and welcoming a top priority here at Trinity RB. So remember to take the "First Five" minutes of Coffee Hour to reach out to someone new.
Onward and upward!
LAST WEEK'S SERMON - The sermon from last Sunday entitled "Fear and loathing in Nineveh" can be found here on our website. Sermons are posted every Monday
morning and are available on the website or Itunes.
TRINITY TIME OUT - It will resume tonight Wednesday, January 25th.
SHROVE TUESDAY - Please join us on Tuesday, February 21st at 6pm in the Parish Hall. For a fun filled evening to enjoy pancakes, sausages and sweets before the beginning of lent. Adults $6 and Children ages 4 and older $3. Please sign up at the Parish Hall.
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES - Wednesday, February 22nd 12:15 and 7:00 pm - Holy Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes. Please note there will be no 10:00 am Eucharist on Ash Wednesday.
STATION OF THE CROSS - Every Thursday at 7 pm starting on Thursday, February 23rd till Thursday, March 29th.
REACH OUT OPPORTUNITY - You can help others live in a place that is Furnished with Love. Donate any used furniture to Furnished With Love, a Love Inc Ministry. Call (732) 222-1923 for free pick up for donations with tax receipt given.
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. Please mail the check to the church. You may contact Caroline Tucker for dates and availability at
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These donations will go into a fund to offset the cost for weeks
where there are no memorials.
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.
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.
