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Readings for Sunday, May 26, 2024 Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, John 3:1-17, Psalm 29 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
For Those of Our Parish:
Ru, Allen, Emory, Phyllis, Jean, Janet, Emil, Ruth, Laura, Alice, Christine, Rick, Kat, Jeanne, Anne, Roger, Joe, Bill, Carol
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 Solebury Senior Choir Acolytes: Kim Laughlin, Grant Christie, Jack Williams Lector: Sally Drayer Chalice Bearers: Sue Benner, George Kuebrich |
Ushers: Vivian Yeh, Kathrine Hunt Greeters: Carol Dutcavich, Joan Jennerjahn Altar Guild: Susan Wells Flower Guild: Sally Drayer Flower Distribution: Lyn Fox Coffee Hour: Dotti Brown, Kevin Clark
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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 Sunday
Our Namesake Sunday
This Sunday May 26th
The first Sunday after Pentecost is Trinity Sunday, a feast day dedicated to the Holy Trinity. Its origins come from the Church countering the proliferation of the Arian heresy, a non-Trinitarian theology that purported that Jesus was not God, but a sort of demi-god like figure instead. (There was, at one point in history, more Arians than Trinitarians in the world.) It is one of the seven Principal Feasts in the Anglican tradition (more on that another day).
It is also our patronal feast day, in which a church recognizing saint for which they are named or, in some cases, the holiday that most closely resonates with their name. So a church named Christ Church might choose Christ the King Sunday, or a church named Grace or Redeemer might pick Good Friday or Easter. It is an opportunity for us as a parish to celebrate what this particular church means to us as our spiritual home.
Yours in Christ,
The Rev. Rob Baldwin+
The "Holy Trinity" and the "Trinity Sundae" mashup on this Sunday May 26th in celebration of our namesake day. To mark the occasion, we will hold an ice cream social outdoors on the McNeill Terrace (weather permitting - indoors otherwise), with ice cream from Tanner's Dairy. Many thanks to our intrepid Kevin Clark for organizing and organizing and organizing some more.
Ordering Extended till June 2nd
It's On!
Lobsters with a Picnic and a Party
on the Hill at Trinity
Picnic or Pickup
Saturday June 8th - 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
More details/Order: trinitysolebury.org/lobster
Order Now
'nuff said???
Sponsorship: Various levels of sponsorship available for those community members who wish to further support the Lobsterfest fundraising effort. Click here for more information,
Lobsterfest is the major fundraising event supporting Trinity’s Partners in Mission. All proceeds will be used exclusively to support our numerous local and regional mission partnerships, including Mission Philadelphia, a service initiative focused on urban farming in the North and West Philadelphia corridor.
Some of the other mission partners that have benefited are:
Lobsterfest Needs Volunteers
"it takes a village"
Chowder makers, table and chair setup, corn huskers, kitchen supply runners, order runners, kitchen helpers... we need it all!
Chowder makers please contact Matt Summers: msummers@trinitysolebury.org
All others please email lobster@trinitysolebury.org
Thank you to everyone who attended Linda Kenyon’s show this past Saturday, “A Life of My Own: Meeting Eleanor Roosevelt". As always, Linda was splendid!
And thank you also to everyone who helped with the reception: Lorri Perkins, Cinda Ball, Julie and John Loftus, Bill Jaglowski, Barbara Tortorello and Melodee Fox. Special thanks to Nancy Haldeman Ruddle for making the reception beautiful and elegant!
Kevin Clark
Warden and Hospitality Chair
Join us Sunday, June 2nd at 9:30 a.m. to celebrate
Church School and Day School Teachers, Assistants, and Helpers
During the 9:30 a.m. service, we will recognize teachers, assistants, and helpers who make Trinity’s Church School and Day School a success. We appreciate your time and talent in helping to nurture and teach our children.
There will also be a small reception after the service. Please join us!
Reverend Rob and Vestry are pleased to announce two new Trinity staff members. Deneise Hyatt-Murad will serve as Parish Administrator, taking over from Sarah Doyle, who will end her term of service at the end of the month. Deneise has been getting acclimated to our processes with Sarah, Gary Wilmore and Jon Hayward.
Kirstin O'Connor will serve as bookkeeper, working closely with Julie Loftus, Treasurer. Kirstin has already begun her work here. Julie and Kirstin are taking over from Gary Wilmore who has served for many years as Treasurer and/or Bookkeeper. We acknowledge the dedicated service of both Sarah and Gary, especially during the years of pandemic displacement followed by our time without a Rector. Their work behind the scenes was essential. We offer them our deepest thanks.
Deneise will have regular church office hours Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Kirstin will be in the church office most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Please stop by to introduce yourself and meet Deneise and Kirstin! Following are snapshots of the experience and qualities they are bringing to the Trinity community.
Deneise is a detail-oriented individual who comes to us with many years of experience in volunteer, program and business management, many of which have been in church settings. Deneise is originally a southern girl, born and raised in Louisiana where she graduated from Northwestern State University with a Bachelor of Art/Advertising. Deneise then spent 6 years in Texas before moving to Madison, NJ, where she graduated from Drew University in 2008 with a Master of Divinity. Deneise lives in Solebury Township with her family and is excited to join the work of Trinity Solebury.
Kirstin brings with her over 35 years of experience in accounting, having previously served as a controller in the automotive industry for over three decades. In 2016, she established a small bookkeeping company as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor, working with numerous businesses in New Jersey and across the United States. Despite her extensive career in accounting, Kirstin’s true passion lies in simplifying life. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, bonding with her dogs, gardening, exploring her creativity, and nurturing our environment. Kirstin lives in Lambertville with her husband Paul, youngest daughter, and four pups: Midnight, Max, Louie, and Charlie. She is excited to work with Trinity and is grateful for the opportunity.
Thank you, Sarah!
Sarah Doyle has been with Trinity since March of 2016 and is retiring this May. She has worked tirelessly in our office, through many transitions over the past 8 years, and we appreciate all that she done. She started as a 'database administrator', working with our cemetery and membership databases. Her depth of IT knowledge and commitment to Trinity quickly became clear, and she took on more and more responsibilities, eventually doing everything from computer installations to weddings, funerals and scheduling outside contractors. During our interim period without a rector, she was key in backfilling many office and property tasks. We wish her the very best in her next chapter!
Church School
Generally, Church School takes place following Rev. Rob's children's homily during the 9:30 a.m. service, just before the reading of the Lessons. Children return to the Sanctuary after the Peace. Childcare is be provided during the 9:30 a.m. service. The nursery/toddler room is located 2 doors down the Day School hall on the left from the Day School double exterior doors. | Trinity Youth Group (TYG) Scheduled for Tuesday, May 28th
This Tuesday we will meet for fun and fellowship All TYG members are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Questions? Please contact Steve Wilson at Mr.Stephen.Wilson@gmail.com or Bill Yandle at wyandle@trinitysolebury.org |
Seeking Your Sponsorship of Lobsterfest Meals for Peacemeal Guests!
As you know, Peacemeal resumed in October and the guests are excited about returning to Lobsterfest. Historically, Peacemeal guests are sponsored by Trinity members to participate in Lobsterfest. Sometimes meals are sponsored by those who wish to offer support, but cannot attend Lobsterfest, while othertimes sponsorship comes from those who simply want to cover the cost of an additional meal.
Our hope is that Trinity parishioners can, once again, show their love to Peacemal guests by including them in Lobsterfest. Please contact Kyle Evans, kyle.evans55@gmail.com for further details.
Feeding the Unhomed in Kensington
Your Help is Needed
The Kensington Initiative will be providing 150 lunches to the unhoused and hungry on Saturday, June 1st. We will be making 308 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and assembling lunches on Friday May 31st at 3pm. Please join us if you are able. Also, if you would like to donate to this outreach project, we are collecting toiletry items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant. Donations can be placed in the blue box in the Narthex.
Questions? contact me: kim@parkavepastries.com or phone 215-718-3973
Kim Laughlin
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ - Mark 25:40
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Peacemeal Peacemeal is for all, but especially for those who might be experiencing a sense of isolation: the elderly, homeless adults and youths, or anyone who would benefit from sharing a meal with others in a safe and non-judgmental space. And you don't have to be experiencing problems to to join in the festivities. All are welcome! We are always looking for volunteers to help set up/break down. For this Sunday, we are seeking salads, warm, vegetable sides, and desserts to enhance the dinner. 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'. Have questions? please contact Kyle Evans at kyle.evans55@gmail.com |
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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. |
A "Trinity Friends of Music" Event
La Fiocco Presents
Purcell’s London
with guest artists Laura Heimes, Stephen Ng, & Brian Ming Chu
Sunday, June 2nd, 3 p.m.
La Fiocco concludes our 2023-2024 season with guest artists Laura Heimes, soprano, Stephen Ng, tenor, and Brian Ming Chu, baritone, in a program celebrating music from the Age of William & Mary. Join us as we perform Henry Purcell’s overtures, songs & ayres for the London theater, and Raise the Voice, his magnificent ode for St. Cecilia. Also on the program are works by Daniel Purcell, John Blow, and Godfrey Keller.
Concert Participants:
Laura Heimes, soprano
Stephen Ng, tenor
Brian Ming Chu, baritone
Vita Wallace, baroque violin
Nathan Bishop, baroque violin
Mark Zaki, baroque violin & viola
Donna Fournier, baroque cello & viola da gamba
Owen Davitt, recorder
Daniel Boring, theorbo & baroque guitar
Benjamin T. Berman, harpsichord
Lewis R. Baratz, artistic director, recorder, harpsichord
$25 general admission, $10 students, free for 12 & under.
Tickets can be purchased online at lafiocco.org or at the door (cash or check).
Also presented on June 1, 2024, 7:30 PM at Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, NJ
Healing Prayers First Sunday of Every Month
| 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 |
We are trying out a new photo system to collect and archive photos of Trinity and our events. As you take pictures, please email 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 can access them. |
Responding to the Israel-Hamas War Since the start of the current Israel-Hamas war, Episcopal Relief & Development has been supporting long-time partners in the Holy Land including Al Ahli Hospital, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, to provide emergency medical support in Gaza. Despite being hit by two explosions that damaged buildings and claimed hundreds of lives, the hospital is still serving those who are in need of care. Episcopal Relief & Development stands with the brave staff of Al Ahli Hospital as they risk their lives to help others. Please pray for peace in the Holy Land and consider making a contribution to the Episcopal Relief & Development Middle East Fund to help meet the growing needs of all people in the region. Stay informed about the Episcopal Relief & Development response at episcopalrelief.org Click here to make an online donation or write a check to Episcopal Relief & Development. Mail to: PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058 |
Your notice is VERY important to us. Our mission is to fully support and amplify the work you are doing. When you volunteer or organize something, we want that work to be recognized and supported. So, to submit a notice, email communications@trinitysolebury.org or contact Marilyn Schuster or Jon Hayward directly. We like to have notices by Thursday, but we'll try our best with every notice received by Friday morning. To add an event to the church calendar, email communications@trinitysolebury.org or call the office at 215-297-5135 To add someone to the prayer list, visit trinitysolebury.org/prayerlist or call the office at 215-297-5135
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Trinity Parish Directory Updates Maintenance of the parish directory is a never ending process. To make sure our members can reach you, please check your listed contact information. Send updates to Sarah Doyle at sdoyle@trinitysolebury.org. Updated photos are welcome too. For an online copy of the parish directory, visit trinitysolebury.org/mdir | Help Ukrainian Families Support Episcopal Relief & Development in providing humanitarian aid in response to the crisis in Ukraine. By donating to the Ukraine Crisis Response Fund, you will help meet critical needs for people fleeing the violence including food, cash, blankets, and hygiene supplies. Visit episcopalrelief.org/ukraine-crisis
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This week, Memorial Day Weekend, there will be no Church School on 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.
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. 
Centering Prayer at Trinity Every Tuesday Morning
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