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Readings for Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 11, 2025 Acts 9:36-43, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30, Psalm 23 For the text of Sunday's readings, visit lectionarypage.net |
If you would like to place a name on the Trinity Prayer List, please call the office at 215-297-5135 or visit trinitysolebury.org/prayerlist
We offer up for special prayers this week: Kathy Wurster, Steve Workman, Jackie Holland, Ashby Saunders, Chris Norton, Aiden Drakeley and Howard Fradkin.
We commend to God’s care and keeping: Michael Forsley
For Those of Our Parish:
Ru, Emory, Phyllis, Jean, Thom, Janet, Emil, Woody, Ruth, Alice, Christine, Rick, Bob, Jeanne, Ed, Anne, Bill
For the complete prayer list including non-parishioners, go to trinitysolebury.org/notices
For church members only - to view last names go to trinitysolebury.org/members
The Rev. Rob Baldwin, Rector Tim Harrell, Organist and Choirmaster Trinity Senior Choir Acolytes: 8:00 a.m. Karen Dewar; 9:30 a.m. Kim Laughlin and Jack Williams Lectors: 8:00 a.m. Sue Walsh; 9:30 a.m. Whitney Chandor Lay Eucharistic Minister: 9:30 a.m. Kim Laughlin Chalice Bearers: 8:00 a.m. Gerri Broadbent; 9:30 a.m. Whitney Chandor and Linda Kenyon
| Altar Guild: 8:00 a.m. Sue Walsh and Deborah Faust; 9:30 a.m. Laura Huestis Ushers: 8:00 a.m. Beth Schermerhorn; 9:30 a.m. Carol Church and Gary Wilmore Greeters: 9:30 a.m. Carol Church and Paulo Vieiradias Flower Guild: Colleen Dey Fellowship Hour: Maryann and Ed Phinney |
Coordinators
One of the greatest joys of being a part of Trinity's community is discovering one's own gifts and the gifts of others as we work toward a common purpose. Listed above are ways any member of our congregation can participate in weekly worship. Please let coordinators know of your interest.
Trinity Welcomes 16 New Members
On Sunday, May 4, we joyfully welcomed 16 new members into the community of Trinity Church. The following new members participated in the LIturgy of Welcome:
Ellen and Dave Appleton | Allison, Robert, and Alexandria Kohart |
Don't Forget to Meet and Greet our new members
One of the blessings of being an active member at Trinity is getting to know new people, hearing their stories, and appreciating their talents and life experiences. When you see new members in coffee hour, go up and introduce yourself. You may make a lifelong friend.
It's On!
Lobsters with a Picnic and a Party
on the Hill at Trinity
Picnic or Pickup
Saturday June 7th - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
New this year - a vegetarian option: Vegan Lobster Roll
More details/Order: trinitysolebury.org/lobster
Order Now
'nuff said???
Want to help: Lobsterfest need volunteers. Please contact AmandaRBurd@gmail.com
Mother's Day
Maybe it's a bit more complicated
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, which was initially formed in the late 1800’s as a way to bring mothers together who had lost their sons in the Civil War, but later expanded to a holiday in which each family would celebrate their mother(s).
While having its roots in the Church (Methodism, specifically) the Episcopal Church doesn’t recognize Mother’s Day as a religious holiday, so there is no special prayer "Collect" like there is for Thanksgiving or Labor Day.
Mother’s Day can also bring up a mix of feelings. The simple message of celebrating the mother ignores a wide variety of circumstances: families with two fathers, or families in which the mother is a source of pain and trauma. Others may be grieving the loss of a child or facing the heartbreak of not being able to have children.
Because of this, and since it’s not part of our liturgical calendar, our Sunday worship won’t include anything specific for Mother’s Day. Instead, during the announcements, I will lead us in a prayer for the caring of children, the shared and celebrated responsibility of everyone to our children.
For all the great mothers out there doing their best every day to care for their children, we give thanks for you. For the teachers, coaches, aunts, grandmothers, mentors, and friends who also have chosen to make a loving difference in a child’s life, we give thanks to God for you as well.
Memorial Service for Bette Hayward
Friday, May 16th, 1:00 p.m.
On this coming Friday, we will celebrate the life of Bette Hayward who passed into God’s loving arms on January 14th. The service is meant to be one of joy. The experience of losing so dear a loved one is overwhelming in its range of emotions. But on Friday weill remember the happy joyous person Bette was, by celebrating the music she loved and flowers she loved, in the context of a traditional Episcopal service, which always resonated so deeply with her.
Akshardam Temple Trip
The Outreach Committee has planned an Interfaith trip to the Akshardam Temple (BAPS Swaminarayan Temple) in Robbinsville NJ on Wednesday, May 21. BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu mandir (temple) built between 2015 and 2023 by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, which venerates Swaminarayan as the highest manifestation of God. The temple is surrounded by a sprawling complex of gardens and pools.
On Wednesday, May 21st, we will carpool, leaving Trinity's parking lot at 11 a.m., touring for about an hour, and then staying for lunch in their cafeteria, which, according to Will Rivinus and Susan Wells, is not to be missed.
Please contact Sue Houston with questions at Suzy3755@gmail.com or 267-261-6984. There are still spaces left for this trip.
For more information about the temple, visit usa.akshardham.org
Board Game Night Returns
Saturday, May 17th, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
It's back, and just in time to give a quick pick me up. Bring a game, bring a snack, and bring a friend to our fourth board game night.
This event is for the entire New-Hope/Solebury and surrounding communities!
So come and enjoy meeting some new friends and then beating them to smithereens .... just kidding!
Trinity Youth Group (TYG) Tuesday, May 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This coming Tuesday, May 13th, TYG is planning a trip to the Wing Dam in Lambertville. All attendees should bring something important to them to share with the group. For example: photos, poems, songs, souvenirs, etc. All are welcome, and bring a friend.As you can see, We will meet in the Lambertville Station parking lot at 6:30. All are welcome, and bring a friend. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Wilson at Mr.Stephen.Wilson@gmail.com or Bill Yandle at william.yandle@yahoo.com.
| Church School 2024-2025
Trinity's team of teachers is led by Vestry Liason Jenn Summers, assisted by Ashley Christie and Nancy Harrison. Christine Angulo cares for infants and toddlers in the nursery.. Ann Koberna leads the PreK-6th grade, assisted on a rotating basis by Fred Koberna, Melodee Fox, Dotti Brown, Carol Church, Ashley Christie, and Jenn Summers. 7th-12th grade teachers are Nancy Harrison, Bill Jaglowski, and Walter Dixon. Church School Registration Form: Click Here |
A Trinity "Friends of Music" Production
Organ Recital
Aaron Patterson
Sunday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m.
The recital will feature organ works by Mendlessohn, Buxtehude, Dorothy Papadakos, and William Bolkham.
Aaron Patterson¸ was awarded the Pogorzelski-Yankee Memorial Scholarship as a freshman in 2018, recently earned his BM degree as the Charles and Judith Freyer Annual Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied organ performance with Alan Morrison. He also received a certificate in harpsichord performance, studying with Leon Schelhase. Aaron is the proud recipient of a Kovner Fellowship at the Julliard School, where he is pursuing an MM degree in organ performance under the tutelage of Paul Jacobs. In addition to his academic accomplishments, Patterson won first place in the 2017 Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition and the 2016 West Chester University International Organ Competition. Performance venues include the Wanamaker Grand Court, where he is an assistant organist; Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.; and the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. He is currently assistant organist at Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia.
Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 18 and under.
Have photos??? We Want Them
As you take pictures, please email (not text) them to photos@trinitysolebury.org
That's all you have to do, and we'll have the photos automatically placed in the archive where we have easy access to them. If your device asks for a 'size' when sending, please select 'medium' and send 4 at most in one email. Thank you - this make things so much easier for us.
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Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for yourself or if you are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. 988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the United States, you can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help. |
Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Bombing of all the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
It is easy to be so focused on our local parish and diocese that we overlook the work of Episcopal Church around the world. Did you know, for instance, that there is an Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem? That Diocese has long-supported Al-Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza as well as other institutions in the West Bank and Jordan. Our Presiding Bishop recently published a letter to inform us about the Palm Sunday bombing of Al-Ahli Hospital that can be read here
The website of our denomination is an interesting and useful source of support on our Christian journey and reading Bishop Rowe's letter there is a good place to start.
The Episcopal Church also supports St. George's, the only Anglican Church in Iraq, Christ Church in Aden, Yemen, and The Christian National Kindergarten at St. Philip's church in Nablus, West Bank.
One simple way to support the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem is through the American Foundation for the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, www.afedj.org. This informative website provides ways you can personally be involved in the ongoing struggle to build hope in the Holy Land.
Healing Prayers This Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month, healing prayers are available at both of Trinity's services during Communion. Prayer requests can be for oneself, a friend or family member, or a local, regional, national or international issue. Individuals of all ages are welcome and encouraged to come to the healing stations.
Peacemeal
The first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.
Trinity and our sister church, St. Philip's, New Hope, are partnering to host the Peacemeal dinners. We welcome volunteers to help set up/clean up and break bread with the guests.
If you would like to make a donation and support the work of Peacemeal, please include 'peacemeal ‘ in the memo field of your check or donate online at trinitysolebury.org/donate and note 'peacemeal'.
Seeking Your Sponsorship of Lobsterfest Meals for Peacemeal Guests!
Peacemeal, an outreach initiative of Trinity Solebury and St. Philip's New Hope, provides monthly meals at Trinity to community members. It has been a longstanding tradition to invite Peacemeal guests to Trinity's annual Lobsterfest (which is Saturday, June 7 this year). Historically, Peacemeal guests are sponsored by Trinity members to participate in Lobsterfest. Such sponsorships are often provided by parishioners who cannot attend Lobsterfest and wish to offer their support. Other members are willing to cover the cost of an additional meal. Checks and online donations should be noted with "Peacemeal Lobsterfest"
Please, once again, show your love to Peacemeal guests by including them in Lobsterfest. Please contact Steve Wilson, Mr.Stephen.Wilson@gmail.com. for further details.
Kensington Mission
Our next visit will be May 31st
Meal prep on Next Friday, May 30th at 3 p.m.
On Saturday April 27th, we had our most recent trip to Kensington.
One of the things that we have been noticing is an increase in foot traffic than we had seen in previous months, probable because of the milder weather.
As a result we made 200 sandwich, up from 150.
Our next meal prep will be next Friday, April 25th at 1 p.m.
How You Can Help
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Amazon Wishlist! You can now conveniently shop for and donate items, with purchases shipped directly to Trinity. The list includes our most-needed items and each donation brings comfort, dignity, and hope to those in need. Thank you to all who have so graciously helped.
To access the Amazon Wishlist, please visit click here You may also bring your donations to church and place them in the donation box in McArthur Hall.
Financial donations can be made to the church, either by check or online at trinitysolebury.org/donate Please put Kensington in the memo line.
Questions? contact kim@parkavepastries.com or phone 215-718-3973
Kim Laughlin
Share Your Prayer Concerns
If you would like to have the names added to the long-term prayer list, please visit trinitysolebury.org/prayerlist or contact the church office. |
Centering Prayer has been an active ministry at Trinity since the late 1990's. We practice Centering Prayer in the Chapel weekly on Tuesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and all are welcome. Come whenever you can. Centering Prayer is a type of Christian contemplation that provides an opportunity to sit quietly in God’s presence, in stillness for greater awareness of God in our busy daily lives. We intentionally put aside all thoughts of the past and of the future, being aware only of "now". When we meet we remember those in need. We practice 20 minutes of silent meditation. We send cards to those in our prayers. One technique of Centering Prayer employs a sacred word that we each choose on our own. Then we silently recall it to return to God’s presence when we are distracted by thoughts, feelings, and images. In Centering Prayer we believe that the beginning and the end of prayer is learning how to be still before God. Thoughts are the inevitable and normal part of Centering Prayer and by returning to our sacred word we are expressing our "intention to consent to God's presence and action within" (Thomas Keating) Consider coming to Centering Prayer on Tuesdays. It is a gentle retreat, if only for 20 minutes, from our busy daily lives. The Trinity Spiritual Life Ministry |
Graduating from High School or any Post High School Institution
Trinity Church School meets every Sunday morning during the 9:30 a.m. service. On Sunday mornings, Sunday School teachers wait at a table by the door from the parking lot to the Day School to greet and register children and young people. Remember that children begin the worship service in the sanctuary with their families and leave with their teachers after Rob's children's homily. 
The Newcomers Committee Announces
Each Sunday there is a sheet on the entryway table in the narthex where parishioners, visitors, and other church attendees can write their prayer requests for that Sunday. The page will include options for those requiring healing, special intentions, or the deceased. Those names will be included for that Sunday and the Sunday following, unless requested otherwise. 