Thursday Notes
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All Saints Day
Scripture: Matthew 5: 1-12
Dear Trinity Family;
This Sunday is All Saints! It is a day when we honor those that have died and still watch over us in that great cloud of witnesses. I invite you to bring a picture or object that reminds you of loved ones that have passed on. We will put them on a table in front of the altar on Sunday. At coffee hour we can also share stories about those who we are choosing to honor on this All Saints Sunday.
Blessings,
Rev. Kate
GOSPEL: Matthew 5: 1-12
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
❖ 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, Phil, Alysia, Jimmy, Patty. 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
Join us for Bible Study each Wednesday at 10 AM in the library. All are welcome, we’d love to see you there!
St. Nicholas Fair is just around the corner– Sat. December 5th In preparation for our upcoming fair we are looking for donations of Christmas plates and tins for our cookie trays. Thank you!
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
Friday November 6th 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!
Thank you everyone for all the SOCKTOBER Donations! Thank you for helping those in need!
Church Stuffing: Once again, we have been asked to be the “stuffing church” for the upcoming Thanksgiving season for the Greater Bridgeport Ministry Network Thanksgiving food drive. “Our goal is at least 200 boxes of turkey, chicken, or cornbread mixes are all acceptable" Boxes may be left in the chapel. Thank You!
❧ CARING CONNECTIONS
Caring Connections – It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Joe Buzzeo’s father, Loreto Buzzeo. Cards of condolence may be sent to Joe at 80 Fieldcrest Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. Please keep Joe, Sharon & Madeleine in your prayers.