A NOTE ON TODAY’S READINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST TODAY: We Love To Tell the Story—Stewardship 2018. Amy Welcome to our parish. Today we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. A central feature of & Cody Butler will share their personal message in today’s Stew- that celebration is Holy Baptism, by which we have become members of the communion ardship Moment at the 9:30 a.m. service. Pledge cards are now of the saints. This is one of the four times during the year when Baptism is most appro- available in the Parish Hall. Your pledge helps us share our story priately administered. All of us will join in renewing our baptismal vows . The term and engage in ministry at Trinity Episcopal Church. Thank you for ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY: NOVEMBER 5, 2017 “saint” means “a holy person.” The doctrine of the saints is not that saints are a few ex- your support! ceptional Christians who were holy in themselves: instead, it reminds us that no one can WELCOME! become holy without the indwelling of God’s Holy Spirit. The saints are all those who in TODAY: Join us in the Parish Hall at 11 a.m. for cake and a reception honoring our All baptism received the Spirit of God. Thus, the festival of All Saints is the celebration of Saints’ Sunday baptismal families. all baptized people, for we have all been given the gift of the Spirit. The readings today Welcome Visitors! Please escort your children describe the result in the lives of God’s people of the holiness that comes from the Spir- We are so pleased that you to their classes. We encour- TODAY: Rector’s Forum—Dr. Al Mathé will lead a discussion on the book Being Mortal it. The reading from Revelation sees the redeemed in white robes, dressed as the early have chosen to worship with age visiting children to join in the Parish Hall at 11:20 a.m. We will wrap up our exploration of this book on Nov. 12 Christians dressed newly baptized people, and led to the baptismal streams of living us at Trinity, where “we are in the learning! with Mother Carlye. water. John reminds us that God is restoring us to the fullness of God’s image and like- ministering, nurturing, and Fellowship & Education ness. The call of Jesus to saintliness is a radical call to live lives directed by love toward strengthening connections TODAY: Gregory Newman, trumpet player and a frequent guest musician at Trinity, will Enjoy fellowship and coffee others, as the Beatitudes remind us. Our liturgical gatherings are meant to be more than to God and our neighbors.” perform at 2 p.m. in the Nave. The program will be a mixture of jazz and classical music. All in the kitchen following the a blessing for us who attend; they equip us to live out our baptismal vocation in lives Please pick up a Welcome are welcome to attend! 8 a.m. service. Trinity Fo- that proclaim the good news of Christ in concrete actions of love and care for others. Bag on the table in the north rums are held in the Parish From The Rite Light: Reflections on the Sunday Readings and Seasons of the Church end of the Parish Hall. Want to stay in touch? Thank you to the many volunteers and talented artists who contributed to our Fall Work Hall between the 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. ser- Fill out a visitor card found in the pew and Day a memorable All Souls’ Requiem and festive Trinity Arts Gala. We appreciate you! vices. All are invited to attend. Check the place it in the collection plate. pew bulletin for the day’s topic. TRINITY HAPPENINGS Our building renovation process has begun with the formation of the Renovation Oversight Infants and Children Receiving Communion Committee. Scott Millican, chair, is joined by Christa McClary, Charles Fairchild, Victor Nursery care is provided for infants through In the Episcopal Church, we welcome all Sunday Services: Wednesday, November 8 Mashburn, and Dennis Christoffel. This group, with the guidance of our architectural firm 4 years of age. Follow the signs to the entry baptized Christians to the Lord’s Table to 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Rite I 12:15 p.m. Episcopal Eucharist @ and a project administrator, will select contractors, develop a timeline for renovation, and hall of the Education Building for access. receive the Eucharist. Those not wishing to 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist—Rite II Brite Divinity School—TCU guide the completion of the project. They will provide regular updates through the Friday e- Visit the Children’s Corner in the Nave to take Communion may come forward for a 12 p.m. Folk Mass 4 p.m. Clergy Open Door news and social media. Thank you again to all who volunteered and gave so generously to pick up activity bags, children’s bulletins and blessing and indicate this by crossing their 5 p.m. Holy Eucharist in the Chapel 6 p.m. Youth Group make this renovation possible. books. Children’s Church is offered at the arms across their chest. Gluten-free wafers 7:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal—Choir 9:30 service for ages 4 to 10 during the are available upon request at the altar. Sunday, November 5 Room “Raise Your Eyes, And Look at the Fields” is the theme of the 2017 Diocesan Convention, school year. If you would like your child to 11 a.m. Sunday School—Upstairs happening Nov. 10 & 11 at the Cleburne Conference Center. We ask your prayers for all participate, have him or her follow the adult Please silence your cell phone during Classrooms Thursday, November 9 convention delegates and the work they will do this weekend. leader who will lead a procession after the worship. We encourage you to check in at 11 a.m. Coffee With Jesus—Red 7 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Kitchen & opening prayer. Children will return to you in Trinity and share your experiences and Room Library Anita Beckman will lead a card-making workshop at the Women of Trinity’s brown-bag church at The Peace. Sunday School is held reflections via your preferred 11:20 a.m. Rector’s Forum—Parish lunch on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 12:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All women are encouraged to during the school year starting at 11 a.m. Pre- social media platform (#fwtrinity). 12:15 p.m. Holy Eucharist—Chapel Hall attend! Greeting card materials and hands-on advice are provided. K through 6th grade classes are upstairs. 6 p.m. AA Open Meeting—Red Room 2 p.m. Gregory Newman Recital— 7:30 p.m. Folk Group Rehearsal— Nave Nave We need more ushers! Currently, 10-12 open slots exist across all of our services. Are you 2 p.m. 4th-6th Grade Youth Group interested in participating in this important ministry? Prospective (and current) ushers should Friday, November 10 plan to attend the Usher Summit on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact John Herring: [email protected]. Monday, November 6 Diocesan Convention—Cleburne, TX
5 p.m. Women’s Bible Study—Library 9 a.m. Parent’s Day Out—Nursery Deacon Tracie is coordinating two trips to help with hurricane relief efforts. The dates are: 9:30 a.m. TES Chapel Service Dec. 1-3 and March 11-16. Interested? Email [email protected]. Tuesday, November 7
Elections/Polling Place—Parish Hall Saturday, November 11 29 days until Advent. The countdown is underway. This year we challenge you to get your 9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting—Library Diocesan Convention—Cleburne, TX shopping done before Advent begins so that you may fully enter into a season of peace and 1 p.m. Bible Study—Library Habitat for Humanity Build—5628 contemplation. Let us know if you’re taking on the challenge! Post to our Facebook page or 6 p.m. Building & Grounds Ministry Shiloh Drive email the church office. Group—Sm. Conference Room 10 a.m. Altar Guild Meeting—Parish 6:30 p.m. EfM—Lounge Hall Trinity Journey of Faith: the Catechumenate begins on Nov. 30 with a meeting at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Enneagram Class—Library To preserve a proper atmosphere for worship, no firearm of 10 a.m. Daughters of the King— in the Parish Hall. This group, led by Fr. Andrew Wright, will meet weekly in the months any type may be carried on church property. Please see an Lounge usher for an information card on these restrictions. ahead. Email [email protected] to learn more.
THANK YOU TO THOSE SERVING TODAY PARISH PRAYER LIST
8 a.m. 12 p.m. HEALING SPECIAL NEEDS Sarah Schweitzer Austin Davis David Seal The Scott Family Carlene Heath Thomas Day Jr. Celebrant/Preacher: The Rev. Amy Celebrant/Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Andrew Parker Janet Terry Beverly Haywood Christiana Duarte Haynie R. Wright Helen Andrews Diocesan Convention Stacee Rodrigues LEM: Michelle Holt Deacon: The Rev. Tracie Middleton Elie Courageous leadership MILITARY Etcheber Usher: Sandy Liser Readers: Leslie Darter, Susann Eller Nikoleta by elected and Anthony Andrews Brian Fraser Devin Ward appointed officials Josiah Keri Galvan Our Thanksgiving Basket food drive is underway! Prayers of the People: Charles Fairchild Loida Lester Those injured in the Mike Kapavik Dana Gardner We are once again partnering with the South Central Alliance of 9:30 a.m. Chalice Bearers: Susann Eller, Kathryn Julius Gayden bombing in Somalia Lucas Angie Gomez Celebrant: The Rev. Dr. Andrew R. Wright Poynor Rocket Rathbone Victims of fire and Clayton Charleston Hartfield Churches to provide Thanksgiving dinners to hundreds of families Preacher: The Rev. Carlye J. Hughes Usher: Susann Eller Adam Cano natural disaster Adam Brock Chris Hazencomb Meredith LI Jason Vryhof Jennifer Irvine in need. Your contributions are needed by Sunday, Nov. 19. Please Assisting Priest: The Rev. Amy Haynie Norma Aranda Fernando & TJ Ben Armstrong Jessica Klymchuk follow the guidelines on the following shopping list. Deacon: The Rev. Tracie Middleton 5 p.m. Greg & Katie Hinkley Carrasquillo Kaylar Carly Kreibaum Verger: Mark McClary & Sharon Nelson Celebrant/Preacher: The Rev. Carlye J. Sam Glassman Adrienne Hiatt Rhonda LeRocque (Multiple bags are provided to larger families.) Readers: Ginna Marks, Christa McClary Hughes David MINISTRY & Sarah Williams Victor Link Melissa Pannell FORMATION Sam Balch Jordan McIldoon Prayers of the People: Al Mathé LEM: Jamye McGilvray Doug Newsom Meredith Day Luke Reid Kelsey Meadows 1 can yams (15 oz.) Chalice Bearers: Brandy Bacon, Lee Ann The Wells Family Samuel Ndhlovu Paige Payne Calla Medig Bearden, Priscilla Tate, Sheila Yeomans Organist/Choirmaster: Debora Clark Amy Carannna & (Njovu) Olivia Williams Sonny Melton 1 can cranberry sauce (15 oz.) Oblationers: Mary & Jack Holstein Folk Group Director: Paul Warren Family Bornwell Katebe Darren Adrian Murfitt Andy Stephanie Moncrieff Cole Flinn Stephen Paddock 1 can corn (15 oz.) Acolytes: Jordan Parker, Subdeacon; Altar Guild: Becky Roach, Kate Carroll, John Conard Linley & Hayden Colin Rachael Parker Brianna Cano, Seiler Nishimura, Nick Jamye McGilvray, Lee Ann Bearden, Julie Steven Liston Stringer Jenny Parks 1 can green beans (15 oz.) Parker Jones Amy Wallace DEPARTED Carrie Parsons Ushers: Mark Neyland, Mary Sheldon, Bread Baker: Haley Naegele Jane Meeks THANKSGIVING Sam Glassman Lisa Patterson Chris Boehme Birth of Abigail Elise Brendan Scott John Phippen 1 can fruit (15 oz.) Carrie & David Stanley Counters: Jean & Tom Wilson Steven Rios Campbell Jere Yeschek Melissa Ramirez Heidi cooling breezes Don Lind Jordyn Rivera 1 can chicken broth (15 oz.) Charles Murphy Trinity Community "Swede" & Helen Lind Quinton Robbins Chan Karl & Edna May Brock- Cameron Robinson Eli TRAVEL man Rocio Guillen Rocha 1 box instant mashed potatoes Bill Bradle Hans Leo Karl Brockman, Jr. Tara Roe Erin Harvey Margaret Reynolds Sherin Mathews Lisa Romero 1 box Jello-O (6 oz.) Today’s flowers are given to the Glory of God in memory of Maggie & John Withroder, Mary & Al Withroder Nancy Neyland Hendrickson & Theda Cobb Christopher Roybal and Tom Graber by Judy Graber Joel Raber Reynolds Family Eugene Terry Bailey Schweitzer 1 bag or 2 boxes stuffing mix Robert Neyland, Jr. Bill & Ava Traylor Janice & Gene Blanchard Laura Shipp Lindsay Vic Caranna Erick Silva 1 box cake mix Dave Speer NURSING CARE Amber Wells Susan Smith Mary Grassia Ruth Anne Hardin Jane Lindsey Brennan Stewart DAILY OFFICE LECTIONARY (YEAR 1) Christine Gillett Angelina Hannah Ahlers Derrick “Bo” Taylor 1 can cake frosting Sue Dunn Patricia Scott Heather Alvarado Neysa Tonks Harrison Dennis Betty Watson Dorene Anderson Michelle Vo 1 container instant drink mix (Crystal Light) Sunday 24, 29 8, 84 Michael Beardy Jane Mossbarger Carrie Barnette Kurt von Tillow Susan Jan Moore Jack Beaton Bill Wolfe Jr., or small box of tea bags Neh. 5:1-19 Acts 20:7-12 Luke 12:22-31 Nancy Neyland Sarah Leahy Steven Berger Louise & Enrique Monday 56, 57, [58] 64, 65 Thayne Bruce Truman Dickey Candice Bowers Sanchez Carrasquillo Sue M. Smith Denise Burditus Neh. 6:1-19 Rev. 10:1-11 Matt. 13:36-43 David Sterling Charlene Johnson Sandy Casey Allison Jones Nancy Cys Andrea Castilla Tuesday 61, 62 68:1-20(21-23)24-36 Gustafson John Demons Denise Cohen Neh. 12:27-31a, 42b-47 Rev. 11:1-19 Matt. 13:44-52 Wednesday 72 119:73-96 Neh. 13:4-22 Rev. 12:1-12 Matt. 13:53-58 Thursday [70], 71 74 Ezra 7:(1-10)11-26 Rev. 14:1-13 Matt. 14:1-12 Friday 69:1-23(24-30)31-38 73 Ezra 7:27-28; 8:21-36 Rev. 15:1-8 Matt. 14:13-21 Praise God from whom all blessing flow! Saturday 75, 76 23, 27 Join us for Thanksgiving Eve Worship (Nov. 22 @ 7 p.m.) Ezra 9:1-15 Rev. 17:1-14 Matt. 14:22-36 followed by a Pie Potluck in the Parish Hall