Thursday Notes
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The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Scripture: Matthew 21: 23-32
Dear Trinity Family,
As we watch the forecast for the impending nor’easter, please take a moment to keep an eye on the weather and stay safe. I will send an email post on Facebook if it becomes necessary to cancel our Sunday services.
And a joyful reminder: our Blessing of the Animals will be held outdoors on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 PM. Bring your beloved pets and invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us for this special time of blessing and celebration!
Please help spread the word. We look forward to gathering together!
Blessings to you,
Reverend Kate
GOSPEL: Matthew 21:23-32
When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
“What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.”
❖ 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, 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, Renate, Renay, Mike, Chuck, Lou, Catherine, Michael, Patty, Kerri, Paul, Eric, Jill, Tom, Jim, Peter, Christina, Geoffery, De, Patty, Lynne, Tom, Donna, Sam, Helen, Dominic, Fred, Beth, Charlie, Phil, Alysia, Jimmy. Please also pray for our military, and all those being deployed.
❧ WORSHIP
This Sunday the children will meet Miss Brenda downstairs at 9am!
❧ PARISH LIFE
Sunday, Oct. 4th is St. Francis’ Day! We will be having a 2pm service outside with animal blessings, great snacks, games and much more. Please come to make this an amazing service and spread the word!
Weeknight Bible Study takes a short break! - The Bible: What's in it? Will resume on Thursday 10/8 and have our final study on Thursday, 10/15 at 6:30pm in the chapel. A zoom link will also be provided for those interested in that option.
Join us for Bible Study each Wednesday at 10 AM in the library. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there!
New Altar Flower Donation Procedure – Please see the bulletin board for the new posted procedure to donate altar flowers. Payment (cash or check made out to cash) and dedication wording is to be provided at the time of sign-up using the posted forms. Please use the envelope provided for completed form & payment which can be placed in the offering plate, or left on Sharon’s desk. If you have already signed up for a flower donation this year please fill out a posted sheet along with your payment made in advance of either cash or a check made out to cash. Questions? Please see Sharon during office hours.
❧ OUTREACH
This Friday October 2nd from 8-12 noon we will hold our First Friday Food Drive. Drive through, drop your donations and get a blessing! Please help those in need. Thank you!
❧ CARING CONNECTIONS
Birthdays – Patricia Fox (the28th), Ivan Concepcion (the 28th).
Anniversaries -- Duke & Laurie Morano (the 24th), Bruce & Nancy Zepke (the 29th).