Thursday Notes
YEAR A
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
(The Ascension Transferred)
Scripture: Luke 24:44-53
Dear Trinity Family,
This weekend is big fun for wonderful members of our community. Sophie, Molly, and Connor are all going to be confirmed on Saturday in New Canaan. These wonderful young adults are taking the next step to choose to be a part of the church and I could not be prouder of them. Please keep them in your prayers this Saturday and we will celebrate them soon together as a community.
Blessings,
Rev. Kate
THE GOSPEL Luke 24:44-53
Jesus said to his disciples, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you-- that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, "Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high."
Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven. And they worshiped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy; and they were continually in the temple blessing God.
❖ Parish Announcements ❖
❧PRAYER REQUESTS
Please remember those in need of prayer: Bill, Amy, Carolyn, Alison, Xavi, Chris, Dee, Don, Frank, Larry, Marilee, DJ, George, Chris, Michael, Alex, Debbie, Manny, Will, Lucille, Donna, Lenny, Paul, Gayle, Al, Cherie, Leslie, Joanne, Ellen, Michael, Cami, Kaitie, Pat, Georgeann, Walt, Steve, Frank, Barbara, Christine, Stacey, Drewseller, Bobby, Michael, Brandon, Cathy, Rebecca, Caitlin, Mason, Russ, Renate, Pat, Sam, Renay, Mike, Sharon, Chuck, Lou, Catherine, Michael, Patty, Kerri, Paul, Eric, Jill, Tom, Jim, Peter, Christina, Geoffery, De, Patty, Lynne, Tom, Donna, Sam, Helen, Dominic. Please also pray for our military, and all those being deployed.
❧ WORSHIP
This Sunday the children will meet Miss Brenda downstairs at 9am!
Next Sunday, May 24th is Pentecost Sunday – please celebrate by wearing your brightest RED!
Sunday, May 31st is Trinity Sunday, the last day of church school and our farewell celebration for Patty! Please see the sign up sheet posted if you would like to contribute to the luncheon.
Acolyte and Lay Eucharistic Minister Training- Are you or your children interested in helping serve during worship? We are going to be setting up training soon for both the acolyte and LEM role. Please email or text Rev. Kate if you would like to be involved.
❧ PARISH LIFE
Enjoy classical music at the next Blue Door Concert. On Sunday, May 17, 4pm, join us for a classical music concert from Alan Murchie and local students Mindy Zhao, Thomas Tarutin, Talya Hadari, and Jack Purdue. They will perform selections from Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Schumann. A reception will follow the concert. Recommended donation of $10 to support Trinity's music ministry.
The Bible: What's in it? -This summer, Rev. Kate will be holding a weekly class in the evenings on what is in each book of the Bible. This is not a bible study but a discussion on what is actually contained in each book, when it was written, and what other things we know about its context. If you are interested in this, please let Rev. Kate know by text or email
Unique ministry opportunities: Are you looking for a way to do a ministry at Trinity but can't sign up for big projects or set hours? Well then, these ministries might be right for you! Examples are changing the wording on our outside signs, putting up numbers for hymns on the boards in the church for Sunday, filling the pantries weekly, bringing pop tabs that have been collected to the donation area, etc. There are so many little things that can be done at Trinity that can work around your schedule. Please talk to Rev. Kate if you would like to learn more!
Two types of scholarships available – At Trinity we are blessed to be able to provide scholarships for our children and young adults. The first kind of scholarship is to go to Camp Washington during the summer. Reverend Kate is going to be there at minicamp again this year as chaplain and we would love to be able to support some of our kids to go experience this amazing camp. The other scholarship is for graduating seniors to help support them as they embark on this new phase of life. If you would like to apply for either of these scholarships, please contact our office.
Join us for Bible Study each Wednesday at 10 AM in the library. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there!
❧ OUTREACH
Outside Pantries – We are in particular need of personal care products for our outdoor pantry. Thank You!
❧ CARING CONNECTIONS
Birthdays – Beth Langhammer (the 19th), Pat Robson (the 23rd).