Trinity Church

Welcome to Trinity Church

115 Charlotte Street, Saint John, NB E2L 2J2

Ministers: All Parishioners

Rev. Steven Scribner, Priest-in-Charge Cell 506-639-3344 ([email protected])

Honorary Assistant – Ven. Dr. F. Harold Hazen Organist & Choirmaster: Spencer H. Belyea B.Mus., B.Ed. Joanne McGraw, Trinity Parish Administrator , 693-8558

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March 17TH, 2019

2nd Sunday in Lent

8:00 am – Holy Communion 10:30 am – Morning Prayer______Hymn 371 vs. 1-2,5-6 The God of Abraham praise Exhortation, Confession & Absolution pg. 4 Opening Responses pg. 6 Venite (O come, let us sing) First Lesson Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 Susanne Sutton ‘Domine Deus’ – Taize chant Domine Deus, Fillius Patris, dona nobis pacem. Lord of all goodness, Son of the Father, may your peace surround us. Second Lesson Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Russ Blanchet Te Deum (We praise Thee, O God) The Holy Gospel Luke 13: 1-9 Rev. Steven Scribner Benedictus (Blessed be the Lord God) pg.9 Apostles’ Creed Hymn 510 Jesu, lover of my soul Message Rev. Steven Scribner Hymn 468 God reveals his presence The Lord’s Prayer Collect for the day Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves: keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul’ through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayers of the People Prayers of General Thanksgiving/Saint Chrysostom pg.14 Parish Announcements Closing Hymn 428 Lead on, O King eternal Choral Benediction Go now in Peace, never be afraid, God will be with you each hour of every day. Go now in Faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know he will guide you in all you do. Go now in Love and show you believe, reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in Peace, in Faith and in Love. Amen…Amen…Amen

Anglican & Diocesan Cycle of Prayer: March 17: The Church of England, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury. Archbishop Fred Hiltz, Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Central Newfoundland, Bishop John Watton. Diocese of Ho, Bishop Matthias Meduadues-Badohu. Diocese of Yukon, those retired from missionary service: the Rev. Canon David Pritchard, the Rev. Don and the Rev. Lee Sax, Canon Geoffrey and Rosalind Dixon, Canon David Kalles, the Ven. John and the Rev. Carol Tyrrell, the Rev. Fred and Marcia Carson, the Very Rev. Peter and Barbara Williams, the Rev. Mary and Lino Battaja, the Most Rev. Terry and Blanche Buckle, the Rev. Martin and Ruth Carroll, Marion Carroll, Aldene Snider, Audrey Aylard; Bishop Larry Robertson, Sheila & family. David, our Bishop, Claude, William and George, retired Bishops, and their families.

Prayer Chain: Anthea Earle (652-6032) or bearlec603@ rogers.com

Prayer Requests: Carolyn Barker, Teddy Quann, Gerry Laskey, Greg and Iris Frazer, Dan Goodwin, Jeremy (son of Rick Robinson), Pippa (daughter of Rev. Douglas Painter), Shirley Barton and Daphne Wilson, Carol Dawn McLaughlin, Elaine Maloney.

Priest Visitations: should you wish a visit from the Priest, please call the Church office at 693-8558. Weekly availability is Wednesday afternoons or Thursdays.

Adult Baptism With our growing community, I would like to offer an opportunity to anyone who has not been Baptized to come and explore the joy of Baptism for us in our adult years. Please let me know if there is an interest or need and we can align a time convenient to all. Rev. Steven G. Scribner

Liturgies used at Trinity: We will use the B.A.S. on the 4th Sunday of each month at the 10:30 am service. There will be an insert available for the Order of Service (B.A.S.) Eucharist when arriving on Sunday morning. Rev. Steven G. Scribner

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This Week At Trinity March 17th, - March 23rd, 2019

Sun: 7:30 pm Gamblers Anonymous 3rd Floor Conf. Mon: 9:30 am Zoomers Bennett Rm 12:00 pm Manwich Monday Bennett Rm 3:30 pm Children’s program 2nd Floor 7:00 pm SJ Chorale 3rd Floor Conf.

TUE: 10:00 am Art Class Middle Rm 7:00 pm Vestry Meeting 3rd Floor Conf. WED: 9:00 am Community Breakfast Bennett Rm 9:30 am Bible Study 3rd Floor Conf. 12:15 pm Holy Communion Bennett Rm 7:30 pm Gamblers Anon 3rd Floor Conf.

THU: 4:00 pm Community Drop-in 2nd Floor 7:30 pm Trinity Choir Rehearsal 3rd Floor Conf.

FRI: SAT: 7:00 pm Alcoholics Anon 3rd Floor Conf.

Greeters next week – March 24th, 2019 Margaret Formby, Phillip Christie

Readers next week – March 24th, 2019 Nancy Young, Linda Webb

Please join us in the Bennett Room today for refreshments. All Welcome! Host today is Margaret McCully.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Monthly Vestry Meeting: will be held on March 19th, 2019 – at 7:00 pm – 3rd floor conference room. Vestry packages are available for pick-up today in the Bennett room.

Lent Bible Study 2019 – Baptism for the Baptized! Schedule your calendars: Part 2 - March 20th (Wed.) 9:30 am - 11:00 am Trinity 3rd Floor Part 3 - March 27th (Wed.) 9:30 am - 11:00 am Trinity 3rd Floor All welcome!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Free will-offerings totaled $532.80 from the pancake supper and monies will go to the Trinity Parish Outreach fund. Thank you to all the volunteers.

Trinity Church Community Breakfast: Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast of sausages, eggs, beans, cereal, fruit, etc. at Trinity Church on Wed. - Mar. 20th, 2019 – 9:00 am in the Bennett Room. All Welcome!

Chi-Rho Club: will meet on Wed. Mar. 27th, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the Bennett Room, Trinity Centre. The program will be a presentation by Mr. Phil Appleby, Outflow Ministries. Everyone is welcome! Tea will be served at 3:30 pm.

Trinity Blank Note Cards (with envelopes) : $6.00 per packet: Available at the church office – Monday thru Friday – 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm., tel:#693-8558 or email: [email protected]. “There are 5 cards/envelopes per package.

Handi-bus: The first Sunday of each month Trinity has booked Handi-bus to pick up and return home for anyone who wishes to attend the 10:30 am service. Please call the church office at 693- 8558 or email: [email protected] if you wish to use this service at no cost. Sponsor Donation of Weekly Bulletins: Anyone who wishes to make a donation to sponsor the weekly bulletin please call the Church office at 693-8558 or email: [email protected]

Please: bring in your used stamps and place them in the basket provided in the main hall. The stamps are sent off to be sold and end up benefiting underprivileged children in the third world.

Trinity Fundraising Dinner: May 14th, 2019 will take place at the Union Club, 125 Germain Street. Reception at 6:00 pm – Dinner at 7:00 pm. Our featured guest speaker will be Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert L. Dallison who will speak on “ The Fenian Crisis, and New Brunswick & Confederation.” Tickets are $125.00 ea. (with a partial tax receipt issued). Cheques are to be made payable to: The Corporation of the Anglican Parish of Saint John”. Tickets will be available through the church office at 693- 8558 or email: [email protected]. Trinity church mailing and physical address is: 115 Charlotte St. Saint John, NB E2L 2J2.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mission Church: invites you to join us at our new location at Outflow – 162 Waterloo Street – for the Stations of the Cross, led by Father Rylan Montgomery, Fridays during Lent at 6:00 pm. We sit to pray and the devotions last for less than 45 minutes. All Welcome!

Trinity Cereal Sunday: The first Sunday of each month is Cereal Sunday. Please pick up an extra box of cereal with your grocery order and bring it to Church on this Sunday. By this gift Trinity is supporting St. Luke’s street ministry who make available through the week cereal to anyone who comes through their doors. Each Sunday, Trinity receives upwards of thirty boxes which are delivered on the following Monday. “What an amazing collection of cereal! The support of your congregation continues to humble me!” Many Blessings – Rob Pitman

Dads & Tots A play group for Fathers and their preschool children, at Catapult training and employment centre – 100 Waterloo street. Cost is free. For more information or to register contact – 653-6820 or email: [email protected].

Springtime for the Soul II Lenten talks with Bishop Hockin and the Rev. Albert Snelgrove, at the Crowne Plaza in Fredericton beginning at 12:15 pm – The Scandal of the First Responders (Luke 10); March 18th, 2019 – Remember the Time….(Luke 15); March 25th, 2019 – getting the Most out of Church (Luke 18).

The Monthly Breakfast will be held at St. Luke's Hall, corner of Metcalf and Lansdowne, Saint John on Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. Sausages, bacon, eggs, toast, pancakes, home fries and beverage. $6 per person. A joint presentation of the Saint John Y Service Club and St. Luke's, with proceeds to outreach ministries.

Lenten Retreat: March 24th-25th, 2019 – 4:00 pm – Villa Madonna Retreat Centre, Rothesay, NB. Facilitator: the Rev. Dr. John Paul Westin, Cost: $100 – includes overnight and meals. Preregistration is required. To confirm your booking please send a $25.00 deposit, payable to: Diocesan Synod of Fredericton, address: Diocesan Spiritual Development Team, 115 Church Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 4C8.

Clergy: Rev. Steven G. Scribner

Wardens: Christopher Waldschutz Derek Oland Honorary Church Warden: Vestry Clerk: Bill Bambury Judi Harvey-Isaac

Vestry: Jim Brittain Linda Webb James McKenna John Logan Stephen Mott Peter Josselyn Louise Dodge-Hall Judi Harvey-Isaac Suzanne Irving Lynda Lomax Julian Webb Treasurer: Finance Chair: Debbie Hughes Peter Josselyn

Synod Delegates: Alternate Synod Delegates: Jim McKenna Judith Miller Louise Dodge-Hall Judi Harvey-Isaac Hospitality Committee: Louise Dodge-Hall Lynda Lomax Worship Committee: Spencer Belyea Lynn Kristoffersen Ven. Harold Hazen Rus Blanchet Margaret McCully Susanne Sutton Jim McKenna David Goss Lay Readers: Jim McKenna Dr. Beverly Sheehan Susanne Sutton Steeple Committee: Phillip Christie Terry Hutchinson Christopher Waldschutz Jacqueline Oland Derek Oland Rev. Steven Scribner Altar Guild: Lynn Kristofferson Ruth Steed Judi Harvey-Isaac Crucifer: Safe Church: Julian Webb Joanne McGraw Pastoral Care: Rus Blanchet Rev. Steven Scribner Beth Lawson RN Nancy Young Judy Miller Louise Dodge-Hall