 A Meditation for the Feast of Pentecost, click here. The Feast of Pentecost May 23, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Ministers of the Liturgy Presiding: Peach Warren Your Vestry: Beth Moeller & Lisa Ruggiero, Edla Ann Bloom, Steve Ketcham, Wayne Stochaj Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Beth Stochaj Sunday School will begin at 9:45 am. Our final class of ZOOM Church school is this Sunday!!! Come join us!  God's Story in Our Life Big Idea: God's story of love and redemption continues today through the lives of His children. Bible Basis: Galatians 3:26 Isn’t it incredible to know that God’s story is still unfolding in OUR lives? It’s true! The Zoom link will be sent on Saturday evening. Today will be the last day of Sunday School classes for the year. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6 This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom Link will be sent on Saturday evening This Week at Trinity The Parish Office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday Mother Judith will be away through Tuesday May-25th. She can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] and email. Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity In-Person Worship will resume in the sanctuary next Sunday May 30th: Trinity Sunday This will be hybrid worship: you may attend on Zoom or in person. Holy Eucharist at 9 am As we begin our gradual return to in-person worship with full participation and singing, we will continue to live out the principle of the Gospel - to be in solidarity with the most vulnerable. At this time this includes our children and adults who are not vaccinated. We will wear masks during the service, and we will be seated with social distancing. Please RSVP each week so that we can plan our seating. You may complete the RSVP form on our website or leave a message at the Parish Office. https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org During the coming weeks we will grow into a clearer understanding of best practices, and we will modify our practices accordingly. To learn more click here. The June issue of The Trinitarian will be posted and mailed this week. Please contact the Parish Office if you do not receive yours.  Celebrating our Children & Youth & Our Graduates: Mark your Calendars! June 6th – Celebrating our Children & Youth: Sunday School students and youth will be our Readers. We will celebrate their accomplishments this year, and we will celebrate the ministries of Rachel Carpenter as Church School Coordinator & Sarah Prevelige as Youth Group Mentor. June 13th – Honoring our Graduates: We will celebrate our youth and young adults graduating from 8th grade, high school, and college. Please contact Beth Moeller if someone in your family is graduating from 8th grade, high school, or college.  The JULIETSs, who have not been meeting due to the pandemic, plan to get together on June 2, at 12:30. If you would like to join us for lunch at New England Steak and Seafood in Mendon, please let Pat Keppler know: 508 966-0003 or 508 246-9703 or [email protected]. This restaurant is indoors but usually not crowded at lunch, and we should be able to reasonably socially distance there. All women from the parish are welcome to join this group. It should be fun!  Altar Flowers: Summer Now that we will be gathering for Holy Eucharist every Sunday, we would like to have fresh flowers at the altar every week. However, our florist reports that prices have increased significantly during the pandemic. We invite donations from your gardens. Please contact Mary-Ellen Yaroshefski if you wish to contribute. This may be an opportunity for thanksgiving or memorials.  Memorial Day Grab n Go lunches will be prepared and distributed by Girl Scout Troop # 11369 from 11am - noon. Many thanks to Scouts Kim and Madelyn Stochaj, Isabella Shady, Josephine Dew, and Caitlyn Bangert and to adult members Beth and Wayne Stochaj and Jennifer Shady. We thank them for their generosity and ingenuity.  The Good News Gardens We have been encouraging container gardening, but if you long to have your hands in the earth, you are invited to volunteer at "Garden of Hope" on the bike/walk rail trail in Milford. Mary Johnson is collaborating with Lisa Trussis to manage the garden at Christopher's Corner, near Fino Field Pool, directly off the bike path. On June 5th we will have a garden-work party at 9am. If you are interested in shoveling dirt or planting or watering you are welcome to join us! We will have a table with containers for those who want to garden but cannot get down on their hands and knees to do the work. You can still plant, water and weed. The earth is amazing! Gardening can be a chore, a healing process, nurturing, wearying and uplifting - all at the same time. And it is like alchemy, instead of creating gold, it produces food. And I do love to eat! If you have a plant, nurture it and share the harvest. If you don't have one yet, but want one, we are going to give more plants away after Memorial Day. Charlie has been transplanting the plants and helping them to grow. Stayed tuned for the next few give away dates. - Mary Johnson  Register for Webinars here. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: Bitsy; Darlene Young; Marian Smatt; Darius; Karin Tourtellotte; Paul Langlois; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Michelle; Stephanie; Ron Taylor; Kim Liquori; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Mackenzie Viens; Benjamin Manoli; Robert Côté; Stephen Ward; Melissa Person; Maria D’Ascenzo; Bill Gladwin; Carrie Brandt; Lois Leverock; Bruce Palmer; Riley Lynch; Lee Kalns; Cody Fletcher; Rachel Garay; John Cook; Lauri Pekkala; Heather Olson; Susan McDonald; Kirstin Ferreira; Wendy Goddard; Pamela Welter; Theodore Pekkala; Bryan Dow; Alina Piacente-Perez; Jessica Piatt; Pascal Viens; Jack O’Neill; Michael McNally; Paula Kollman; and Debbie Harrison. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org
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 A Meditation for the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord click here. Jesus Christ, you left your disciples, only so that you might send the Holy Spirit to be our advocate. Grant us the Spirit of truth to convince the world that you are risen from the dead. - The New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord (transferred) May 16, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Our Gardeners Mary Frances Best, Dave Clinkman, Mary Johnson, Elizabeth Klisiewicz, Cathy Poch, Millie Williams Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch 10:30 am: James Jones Sunday School will begin at 9:45 am. The Zoom link will be sent on Saturday evening. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. – Proverbs 3:5-6 For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 am - Sunday School on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening. 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. 6 pm Youth Group meeting to sort donations for May 20th Grab n Go Table This Week at Trinity The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith will be away May 20-25th. She may be reached by telephone and email. Monday 7 pm Vestry meeting on Zoom Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity with a table hosted by the Youth Group Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom Friday 10 am – Painting Class at Trinity In Person Worship will resume in the sanctuary on Sunday May 30th Trinity Sunday This will be hybrid worship: you may attend on Zoom or in person. Holy Eucharist at 9 am To learn more click here. Deadline: Submissions for the June Newsletter: Saturday, May 15, 2021 [email protected]  GFS Scholarship Awards Congratulations to Kimberly Stochaj, Amanda Ellis and Nicolas Figueroa, who have each been awarded scholarships from the GFS Scholarship Fund. The members of Trinity Episcopal Church appreciate their individual contributions to our family of faith and wish them luck in their college careers. - GFS Scholarship Committee  Youth Group Mission Projects for May & June The Youth Group is seeking donations to support their two mission projects. They will host tables for families at the Grab n Go meals on May 20th and June 24th. May 20th: Summer Play Indoors: gently used toys, books, games, & movies (VCR or DVDs) and new crafts projects and supplies June 24th: Summer Play Outdoors: flip flops (all sizes for children and adults), sunscreen, and bug spray. This Sunday is the deadline for the May donations. There are 2 bins in the side entrance to the church for collecting donations. They will be clearly marked for either May 20th or June 24th. If you prefer to make a financial contribution, please write your check payable to Trinity Church with "youth group mission" on the memo line. Please contact Dr. Sarah Prevelige to learn more about how you can participate: [email protected] We thank our young people for their leadership, vision, and compassion.  The JULIETS The JULIETS, who have not been meeting due to the pandemic, plan to get together on June 2, at 12:30. If you would like to join us for lunch at New England Steak and Seafood in Mendon, please let Pat Keppler know: 508 966-0003 or 508 246-9703 or [email protected]. This restaurant is indoors but usually not crowded at lunch, and we should be able to reasonably socially distance there. All women from the parish are welcome to join this group. It should be fun!  The Good News Gardens These smaller plants stayed here at the nursery. They will be given away when they get a little bigger. The youth group collected pails for Good News Gardens then Jon & Charlie turned them into self watering containers. We will transplant the plants when they get bigger and we will help them find new homes and a new gardeners, new people to enjoy and share the harvest. We have about 100 plants here at the nursery. We already found new homes for about 120 plants. Gardening advice is available if anyone has questions about caring for their new plants. The National Good News Gardens has created a curriculum for a ten-session course that combines topics of food and faith. We have no solid plans for leading this group at Trinity, Milford, but I am wondering if anyone has questions about it? I am happy to teach if people are interested in the course. More info to come in the newsletter. - Mary Johnson  Celebrating our Youth Ministries & Our Graduates: Mark your Calendars June 6th – Celebrating our Children & Youth: Sunday School students and youth will be our Readers. We will celebrate their accomplishments this year, and we will celebrate the ministries of Rachel Carpenter as Church School Coordinator & Sarah Prevelige as Youth Group Mentor. June 13th – Honoring our Graduates: We will celebrate our youth and young adults graduating from 8th grade, high school, and college. Please contact Beth Moeller if someone in your family is graduating from 8th grade, high school, or college.  Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! We will give thanks for our offerings on the Feast of Pentecost: May 23rd.  Register for Webinars here. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: Paul Langlois; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Liz Pekkala; Marian Smatt; Darius; Becky Dean; Karin Tourtellotte; Ron Taylor; Michelle; Stephanie; Kim Liquori; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Bryce Haddad; Brian Roy; Mac Murray; Andrew McMillen; Sean Sullivan; Jodie Pratt; Peggy-Ann Berube; Ryder Baisley; Angela Carr; Susan Landry; Scott Howe; Donald Bentley; Alexander Hall; Kirk Bentley; Mackenzie Viens; and Benjamin Manoli. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to
https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, click here. Holy God, you feed us with earthly and spiritual food. You have chosen us to hear your word and to proclaim your truth. Alleluia! Make us salt of the earth, make us yeast in the loaf. -from A New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Sixth Sunday of Easter: May 9, 2021 Mother's Day & Rogation Sunday Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Our Grandmothers: Lucille Clinkman, Susan Edmondson, Mary Johnson, Pat Keppler, Mary Torian, Peach Warren Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch 10:30 am Dave Clinkman Sunday School will begin at 9:45 am. The Zoom link will be sent on Saturday evening. If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Easter Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 am - Sunday School on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening. 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. This Week at Trinity The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom Friday 10 am – Painting Class at Trinity  GFS Scholarship Awards Congratulations to:
- GFS Scholarship Committee  Youth Group Mission Projects for May & June The Youth Group is seeking donations to support their two mission projects. They will host tables for families at the Grab n Go meals on May 20th and June 24th. May 20th: Summer Play Indoors: gently used toys, books, games, & movies (VCR or DVDs) and new crafts projects and supplies June 24th: Summer Play Outdoors: flip flops (all sizes for children and adults), sunscreen, and bug spray. There are 2 bins in the side entrance to the church for collecting donations. They will be clearly marked for either May 20th or June 24th. If you prefer to make a financial contribution, please write your check payable to Trinity Church with "youth group mission" on the memo line. The youth will sort the May donations on Sunday May 16th. Please contact Dr. Sarah Prevelige to learn more about how you can participate at: [email protected] We thank our young people for their leadership, vision, and compassion.  The Good News Gardens These smaller plants stayed here at the nursery. They will be given away when they get a little bigger. The youth group collected pails for Good News Gardens then Jon & Charlie turned them into self watering containers. We will transplant the plants when they get bigger and we will help them find new homes and a new gardeners, new people to enjoy and share the harvest. We have about 100 plants here at the nursery. We already found new homes for about 120 plants. Gardening advice is available if anyone has questions about caring for their new plants. The National Good News Gardens has created a curriculum for a ten-session course that combines topics of food and faith. We have no solid plans for leading this group at Trinity, Milford, but I am wondering if anyone has questions about it? I am happy to teach if people are interested in the course. More info to come in the newsletter. - Mary Johnson  Celebrating our Youth Ministries & Our Graduates: Mark your Calendars June 6th – Celebrating our Children & Youth: Sunday School students and youth will be our Readers. We will celebrate their accomplishments this year, and we will celebrate the ministries of Rachel Carpenter as Church School Coordinator & Sarah Prevelige as Youth Group Mentor. June 13th – Honoring our Graduates: We will celebrate our youth and young adults graduating from 8th grade, high school, and college. Please contact Beth Moeller if someone in your family is graduating from 8th grade, high school, or college.  Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! We will give thanks for our offerings on the Feast of Pentecost: May 23rd.  Register for Webinars in May here. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: Paul Langlois; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Liz Pekkala; Marian Smatt; Darius; Becky Dean; Karin Tourtellotte; Ron Taylor; Michelle; Stephanie; Kim Liquori; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Damien Black; Elizabeth Steen; Amie LeBlanc; Ronald Foley; Verne Thayer; Jim Thayer; Barbara Palumbo; Megan Collins; Steve Ketcham; Nicolas Figueroa; Ethan Moeller; Megan Palmer; Jaclyn Long; Sophie McGuinness; Joseph Aguiar; Angus Jennings; Tami Locklin; Rick Davis; Bryce Haddad; and Brian Roy. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to
https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, click here. Living God, for whom no door is closed, no heart is locked, draw us beyond our doubts, till we see your Christ and touch his wounds where they bleed in others -from A New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Fifth Sunday of Easter: May 2, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Our Youth: Allison Kee, Emily Kee, Nathan Pirelli, Teagan Richards, Zoey Richards, Lauren Ruggiero, Tessa Scrimgeour, Landon Sweet Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch 10:30 am James Jones If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Easter Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom Link will be sent on Saturday evening 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. 5 pm – Sacred Ground on Zoom 7 pm – Senior Youth Group on Zoom This Week at Trinity The Parish Office will be open Monday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Tuesday 7 pm Finance Committee on Zoom Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Wednesday 7:30 pm Meditation and Movement on Zoom: led by Cindi Scrimgeour & Michelle Madden. The link will be sent on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom Friday 12:30 pm – ROMEOs will meet at Lowell’s Restaurant in Menden. Contact Dave Clinkman by Wednesday if you plan to attend.  First Wednesdays: Meditation and Movement @ 7:30-8 pm on Zoom This Wednesday - May 5th On the first Wednesday of each month Cindi Scrimgeour and Michelle Madden will guide us in 30 minutes of guided meditation, music, and gentle movement. This spiritual practice is designed for everyone, at any stage of our journey.  Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! We will give thanks for our offerings on the Feast of Pentecost: May 23rd.  Register for Webinars in May here. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the Ferreira Family; Liz Pekkala; Marian Smatt; Darius; Becky Dean; Karin Tourtellotte; Ron Taylor; Michelle; Stephanie; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Landon Sweet; Tim Brandt; Kyla LaPierre; Heather Bodreau; James Leroux; Bryan Long; Ron Cornwell; Dianne Belamarich; Sabrina Roffo; Eric Stockwell; Emily Montag; Dianne McDonald; Ginny Starkis; Sofia Figueroa; Angela Prunier; Ruth Shane; Ryan McCallum; Sarah Leverock; Jocelyn McCallum; & Michael Morais. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to
https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, click here. O God, you are the first light cutting through the void. You are the final light which we shall enjoy forever. Help us to welcome the light and walk in it always. -from A New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Fourth Sunday of Easter: Good Shepherd Sunday April 25, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Vestry Members: Beth Moeller & Lisa Ruggiero, Wardens; Edla Ann Bloom, Lucille Clinkman, Steve Ketcham, Wayne Stochaj Musicians Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch 10:30 am Justin Varteresian If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] Sunday School at 9:45 am For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 am – Sunday School on Zoom 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. 11 am – noon – curbside pickup of Goods News Gardens seedlings This Week at Trinity: The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith will be away April 29th -May 5th but she can reached by email, telephone, or text Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity with Good News Nursery seedlings Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom Vestry Highlights: April 19 2021 Resolved
 Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! We will give thanks for our offerings on the Feast of Pentecost: May 23rd. GFS Scholarships are available! Deadline This Friday April 23rd. Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Good News Gardens: Pray . . . Plant . . . Proclaim Thank you to Maddie Stochaj for our new logo for this ministry. Take a plant . . . share the produce . . . become part of a garden without walls. We will give small plants to grow in our homes along with containers and tips for growing vegetables and flowers. Mary and Charlie Johnson have prepared seedlings that will be distributed on this Sunday April 25th, along with plant care instructions and recyclable containers that have been collected by the youth group. Everyone is encouraged to take a plant to grow at home. We will have a "garden without walls" that draws us together, contributes to a healthy environment, and proclaims God's abundance. If you would like plants delivered to your home please contact the Parish Office or Mary Johnson.  Register for Webinars in May here. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the Ferreira Family; Marian Smatt; Darius; Becky Dean; Karin Tourtellotte; Ron Taylor; Michelle; Stephanie; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Liz Pekkala; Andrew Yaroshefski; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Shelley Hynes; Parker Waugh; Kassidy Flavin; Ana Rivera; Luanne Parente; Merline Murray; David Kirby; Adam Fumia; Beth Stochaj; Sarajane Duncan-Richter; Stephen Howe; Nathan Pirelli; Jay Lloyd; Luana McNally; Wayne Stochaj; Landon Sweet; Tim Brandt; and Kyla LaPierre. For the Presiding Bishop's Easter Message go to
http://iam.ec/pa2021PBEasterMessage For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Third Sunday of Easter, click here. Eternal Father, through the resurrection of your Son, help us to face the future with courage and assurance, knowing that nothing in death or life can ever part us from your love. -from A New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Third Sunday of Easter April 18, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Allison Kee, Emily Kee, Tessa Scrimgeour, Maddie Stochaj Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch 10:30 am: Kevin Keppler If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] Sunday School at 9:45 am For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. Altar lilies and daffodils are available for your homes. You are invited to come to the church or call the office or Mother Judith to have a plant delivered to your home. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom & Blessing of Good News Gardens Seedlings Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 am – Sunday School on Zoom 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. 11 am – noon – curbside pickup of Goods News Gardens seedlings This Week at Trinity The Parish Office will be closed on Monday in observance of Patriots Day The Parish office will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Monday 11am- noon – Grab n Go Lunch organized by the Senior Youth Group 7 pm – Vestry Meeting on Zoom Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Earth Day - Grab n Go meals at Trinity with Good News Nursery seedlings Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom  Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! GFS Scholarships are available! Application Deadline is next week! Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter. Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Good News Gardens: Pray . . . Plant . . . Proclaim Thank you to Maddie Stochaj for our new logo for this ministry. Take a plant . . . share the produce . . . become part of a garden without walls. We will give small plants to grow in our homes along with containers and tips for growing vegetables and flowers. Mary and Charlie Johnson are preparing seedlings that will be blessed on April 18th and that will be distributed on April 18th, 22nd, and 25th, along with plant care instructions and recyclable containers that have been collected by the youth group. Everyone is encouraged to take a plant to grow at home. We will have a "garden without walls" that draws us together, contributes to a healthy environment, and proclaims God's abundance. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the Ferreira Family; Ronald Taylor; Michelle; Stephanie; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Liz Pekkala; Andrew Yaroshefski; Libby & Sean Aurigemma; Michael & Christian Stochaj & Hazel Delong; Karin Tourtellotte; Peter Lee; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Brooke Littleton; Katherine Côté; Becca Murray; Jeff Lukas; Sydney Mascoll; Edward Varteresian; Tom Hagedorn; Catlyn Lutfy; Barbara Jackson; Mia Haddad; Alyssa Cahill; Kelsey Anderson; Susan Schwab; David Hutto; Jordan Darling; Brandon Kee; Shaina Howard; Scott Timpany; Shelley Hynes; and Parker Waugh. For the Presiding Bishop's Easter Message go to
http://iam.ec/pa2021PBEasterMessage For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Second Sunday of Easter, click here. Living Christ our Savior, you have delivered us from death and sin. You have brought with the dawn a new beginning and an empty tomb; grant us strength and humility to enter into life. -from A New Zealand Prayer Book Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! The Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2021 Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9am Holy Eucharist in the Parking Lot @ 10:30 am Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee; 9 am Brandon Kee, Steve Ketcham, Margaret Myatt, Mary Torian Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Beth Stochaj 10:30 am Kevin Keppler If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] Sunday School at 9:45 am For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 am – Sunday School on Zoom 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. 5 pm – Sacred Ground on Zoom 7 pm – Senior Youth Group on Zoom This Week at Trinity The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday, 10am-2pm Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Tuesday 7 pm – Finance Committee on Zoom Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom  Our Easter Egg Hunt was a great success! Over 50 neighborhood children participated. Thanks to Melanie Figueroa, Beth Moeller, Dwight and Brandon Kee, and the youth group for organizing this event.  Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for!  Community Meals is awarded a Diocesan Ministry Development Grant Trinity's Community Meals Program has been awarded a Diocesan Ministry Development Grant of $9600. The grant is designated for meals purchased from local restaurants, which support small, locally owned businesses. It will allow us to continue to serve weekly meals through the spring of 2022. We continue to need volunteers and funding to prepare meals in Trinity's kitchen for 2 weeks every month and on federal holidays when the school lunch program is closed. This award is a recognition of Trinity's reputation for faithful and effective mission ministry. GFS Scholarships are available! Application Deadline is near! Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter. Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Good News Gardens: Pray . . . Plant . . . Proclaim Thank you to Maddie Stochaj for our new logo for this ministry. Take a plant . . . share the produce . . . become part of a garden without walls. We will give small plants to grow in our homes along with containers and tips for growing vegetables and flowers. Mary and Charlie Johnson are preparing seedlings that will be blessed on April 18th and that will be distributed on April 18th, 22nd, and 25th, along with plant care instructions and recyclable containers that have been collected by the youth group. Everyone is encouraged to take a plant to grow at home. We will have a "garden without walls" that draws us together, contributes to a healthy environment, and proclaims God's abundance. Episcopal Church Year in the Life web series explores challenges of past year A Year in the Life is a new web series from The Episcopal Church that documents how Episcopal churches, schools, and ministries have navigated a very contentious and difficult year. New episodes of A Year in the Life will be released every two weeks beginning on April 20. Read more: http://iam.ec/PA2021AYearintheLife Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Lee Kalns; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Liz Pekkala; Andrew Yaroshefski; Libby & Sean Aurigemma; Michael & Christian Stochaj & Hazel Delong; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Beth Moeller; Chris Nelson; Jacob Landry; Elizabeth Nylander; Justin Richards; Nancy Bentley; Wilhelmena Reed; Wynne Reed; Katie Nelson; Jeffrey Forgione; Nancy Ann Sharoogian; Aida Mitchell; Joe Cuddy; Brooke Littleton; and Katherine Côté. For the Presiding Bishop's Easter Message go to http://iam.ec/pa2021PBEasterMessage
For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for Easter Day click here Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 Festival Service of Holy Eucharist on Zoom @ 9am Because we consecrate new communion wafers on Easter Day, we will not have communion wafers to consume at home. We will observe what is called "spiritual communion" by praying in thanksgiving for the union with Christ that is made possible in Holy Communion. Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Dave Clinkman, James Jones, Lisa Ruggiero, Ginny Starkis Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Jeff Lukas, Cathy Poch If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! [2 Corinthians 5:17] 10:30 am Outdoor Service of Holy Communion Trinity Parking Lot Masks and social distancing are required For a copy of the 9 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the 10:30 am service leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Flower Memorials, click here. For the Weekly Announcements, click here. Maundy Thursday: 7 pm Service of Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar on Zoom For a copy of the service leaflet click here https://mcusercontent.com/31f1ff6e86fdaf99cb3a10f4e/files/97b6c1db-9439-456e-9df4-8031f718d519/Maundy_Thursday.Online_April_1_2021.01.pdf Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87551200924?pwd=cnlFTkdIdjFKUkowaUNkUUZYamlnZz09 Good Friday - Ecumenical Service of the Seven Last Words available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FNPxDu-sLlY This Weekend at Trinity: Saturday: 10-11:30 am – Easter Egg Hunt 8:00 pm – Diocesan Celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter online Diocesan Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWMA Diocesan YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiocesewmaOrg Sunday: 9 am - Festival Holy Eucharist on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening 10:30 am – Holy Communion Outdoors in the Trinity parking lot. Masks & social distancing required. This Week at Trinity: The Parish office will be open only on Tuesday this week, 10am-2pm Magee will be taking some personal time to celebrate her son's wedding next weekend. Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee meeting on Zoom Friday 12:30 pm – ROMEOs on Zoom Our Easter Egg Hunt is On! Saturday April 3rd @ 10am, 10:30 am, & 11 am Signups are full. Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help.  Last week we mentioned the water buffalo, also known as the 'gentle giant'. This week, it is the heifer, which is a young, female cow. We all know that cows give milk, which provides nutrition. Families that receive a heifer will have milk to drink and can sell any extra milk they have, which enables them to boost their income. A heifer also provides fertilizer, which helps with a better crop yield and in turn results in food for families. Those that receive a heifer are provided education and training on taking care of the animal, which benefits both the family and the heifer herself. If the heifer has off spring, they are passed on to other families in the community, so the entire community benefits. One female cow can help bring stability to so many people struggling with hunger issues, something to think about the next time you reach for a glass of milk. Please remember during the Easter season, to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! GFS Scholarships are available! Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter. Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Good News Gardens: Pray . . . Plant . . . Proclaim Thank you to Maddie Stochaj for our new logo for this ministry. Mary and Charlie Johnson are preparing seedlings that will be blessed on April 18th and that will be distributed on April 18th, 22nd, and 25th, along with recyclable containers and plant care instructions. Everyone is encouraged to take a plant to grow at home. We will have a "garden without walls" that draws us together, contributes to a healthy environment, and proclaims God's abundance. Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the DiTullio, Family; Liz Pekkala; Andrew Yaroshefski; Libby & Sean Aurigemma; Michael & Christian Stochaj & Hazel Delong; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. The Deceased: Philip DiTullio Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Lena Hasselbacher; Elizabeth Klisiewicz; Gwen Kelley; Scott Washburn; Margaret Steen; Jenna Pratt; Stephan Landry; Carolyn Topping; L. A. Jones; Beulah Abraham; Eavie Carleton; Christopher Collins; Justin McCallum; Josh Steen; Shawn Murphy; William Spooner; and Beth Moeller. For the Presiding Bishop's Easter Message go to http://iam.ec/pa2021PBEasterMessage
For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/ For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for Palm Sunday & Holy Week Click here. Christ our God, alongside your suffering, you also bear my wounds. I offer you all the grief and worries I carry at this hour: may they be transformed by your love, which is poured out in death for our sakes: Hold us in your embrace as we wait for Easter’s dawn. Comfort us with the promise that no power on earth, not even death itself, can separate us from your love; and strengthen us to wait until you are revealed to us in your risen glory. - from Daily Prayer for All Seasons March 28th - Palm Sunday / The Sunday of the Passion Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am with a Dramatic Reading of the Passion Gospel According to Mark Following the Liturgy of the Palms held on Saturday March 27, 2021 Ministers of the Liturgy: The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Lucille Clinkman, Toussaint Jackson, Kevin Keppler, Peach Warren Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Jeff Lukas, Beth Stochaj Christ Jesus, being found in human form, humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on the cross. [Philippians 2:8] The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday. For the Sunday Leaflet, click here. For a copy of the Gospel script, click here. For the Weekend Announcements, click here. 9:45 - Sunday School  Peter Denies Knowing Jesus Big Idea: Jesus saves us from sin, so we can boldly tell others that “I’m with Him!” Bible Basis: Luke 22:31-34, 54-56 Key Verse: Romans 1:16 Maundy Thursday @ 7pm - Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar on Zoom Good Friday @ Noon - Online Ecumenical Service of the 7 Last Words on our website Holy Saturday @ 8 pm - Diocesan Celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter: The link can be found on our website. Diocesan Facebook Watch: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalWMA Diocesan YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiocesewmaOrg Easter Sunday 9am - Festival Service of the Holy Eucharist on Zoom 10:30 am Outdoor Service of Holy Eucharist in the Trinity Parking Lot This Weekend at Trinity: Saturday: Noon – Blessing of the Palms at St. Mary’s. You may remain in your car or process with palms. Sunday: 9 am Morning Prayer on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45- 10:30 am Sunday School 10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion and distribution of palms in the church This Week at Trinity: Holy Week The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday: 10am – 2 pm. Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Wednesday 7:30pm - 8 pm – Zoom meditation. The link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Holy Communion & Stripping of the Altar with music on Zoom Consecrated wafers will be available at church on Sunday and during office hours. Friday Noon – Online service of the Seven Last Words, posted on our website Saturday 8 pm – Diocesan celebration of the Great Vigil of Easter livestreamed. The link is on our website. Our Easter Egg Hunt is On! Saturday April 3rd @ 10am & 10:30 am This year Trinity Church will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3, 2021. Due to Covid guidelines and social distancing, we are asking families to sign up for a time slot. We want to limit the number of people on the property at one time. When the time slots below have filled, we will add more if needed. We are asking families to stay together while hunting and maintain 6 feet. There is a box at the side entrance of the church for donations of filled eggs. If possible, please wear gloves when you are filling the eggs. Click here to signup online. Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help. GFS Scholarships are available! Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter. Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Heifer International: For a calendar of giving click here. Last week we mentioned sheep, this week it is the mighty water buffalo. The water buffalo is actually called 'the gentle giant'. A water buffalo allows a farmer to plant more than four times as many crops. This is due to the water buffalo helping to till the fields instead of the farmer planting by hand; in fact, with a water buffalo a farmer can sow a field in days instead of the weeks it would take to do by hand. People living in marshland areas around the world depend on these gentle giants. A water buffalo also provides fertilizer for the crops, and did you know that a water buffalo can produce milk that is high in protein and nutrients? The water buffalo is an important animal to many! Please remember during Lent to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! Thank you. The Mission Committee Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the Aurigemma, Edmondson, Stochaj, Delong, Shand, Sim, & Janko Families; Libby & Sean Aurigemma; Michael & Christian Stochaj & Hazel Delong; Karin Tourtellotte; Gloria Falcone; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Liz Pekkala; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. The Deceased: Gio Asa Aurigemma, Leta Delong Stochaj, and Dr. Stephen Janko Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Lauren Ruggiero; Mia Varteresian; Jill Nelson; Arlene Person; Kelly Moran; Nathan Alley; Ben Williams; Jim Phillips; Brian Nichols; Karen Gagnon; Ed Rizoli; Charles Ketcham; Timothy Carey; Benjamin Landry; Robert Hutchins; Michael Kinne; Barry Hawkins; Russell Bentley; Lena Hasselbacher; and Elizabeth Klisiewicz. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/
For news about events at Trinity and The Episcopal Church go to https://www.trinitychurchmilford.org  A Meditation for the Fifth Sunday in Lent Click here. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. [Psalm 51:10] Heavenly Father, you see how your children hunger for food, and fellowship, and faith. Help us to meet one another's needs of body, mind and spirit, in the love of Christ our Savior. -from A New Zealand Prayer Book March 21st - The Fifth Sunday in Lent Morning Prayer on Zoom @ 9 am The Spring Equinox Prayers for The Good News Nursery The Rev. Dr. Judith Lee Ministers of the Liturgy: Mary Frances Best, Mary Johnson, Cathy Poch, Ann Marie Lockwood Musicians: Randolph Bloom, Mary Johnson, Cathy Poch, Jeff Lukas The Zoom link will be sent by email on Saturday. For the Sunday Leaflet, click here. For the Weekend Announcements, click here. 9:45 AM - Sunday School  Garden of Gethsemane Big Idea: God cares about us, so we can turn our worries over to Him through prayer. Bible Basis: Matthew 26:36-56; Luke 22:40-53; John 18:1-11 Key Verse: Ephesians 5:17 Come join us for Church School on ZOOM this Sunday at 9:45 am! Isn’t it amazing that God cares about what worries us?! That’s something to celebrate! On the Sundays and Wednesdays during March we are including prayers in observance of Women's History Month.  This Sunday we are launching The Good News Nursery. Mary Johnson is leading us in this new ministry designed to teach container gardening so people can grow small gardens at home. We will teach about gardening as a way of dealing with food insecurity. We plan to give out seedlings to members of our congregation and to people in the community so that anyone who wants to plant a container garden at home can get the help they need to get started. Using recycled containers will raise our awareness about the environmental impact of our actions. We will bless seedlings and containers on Sunday April 18th to be given to our Grab n Go guests on Earth Day (April 22nd) and to our congregation and other friends on the following weekend (April 24th & 25th). Our vision is that, rather than having a community garden on Trinity property, we will have container gardens throughout our community. This Weekend at Trinity: Sunday: 9 am - Morning Prayer on Zoom. Link will be sent on Saturday evening 9:45 - 10:30 am Sunday School 10-11:30 am – Private Holy Communion available in the church 4-5 pm – Lenten Book Discussion: Ladder to the Light by Steven Charleston (Chapter 8 & Afterword) This Week at Trinity: The Parish office will be open Monday through Thursday: 10am – 2 pm. Mother Judith is working remotely and can be reached by phone [716.949.8194] or email. Wednesday 10 am – Morning Prayer on Zoom: the link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Wednesday 7:30- 8 pm – Zoom meditation. The link will be sent by email on Wednesday morning Thursday 4 pm – Grab n Go meals at Trinity Thursday 7 pm – Search Committee on Zoom Friday Noon – Bible Study: The Psalms Saturday Noon – Blessing of the Palms at St. Mary’s church Next Weekend: Saturday March 27th @ Noon – Blessing of the Palms: A Covenant Service with St. Mary’s Sunday March 28th @ 9am Morning Prayer with a Reading of the Passion Gospel Palms will be available at the church 10-11:30 & during office hours Our Easter Egg Hunt in On! Saturday April 3rd @ 10am & 10:30 am This year Trinity Church will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 3, 2021. Due to Covid guidelines and social distancing, we are asking families to sign up for a time slot. We want to limit the number of people on the property at one time. When the time slots below have filled, we will add more if needed. We are asking families to stay together while hunting and maintain 6 feet. There is a box at the side entrance of the church for donations of filled eggs. If possible, please wear gloves when you are filling the eggs. Online signup will be available on our website: www.trinitychurchmilford.org or you can click here. Please contact Beth Moeller or Melanie Figueroa if you would like to help. Vestry Highlights: March 15, 2021 Resolved
GFS Scholarships are available! Attention high school seniors and their families. It’s time for the annual search for deserving recipients of the GFS Scholarships. Each year, Trinity gives monetary awards to qualified members who are entering an institution of higher education. These awards recognize attendance and service to Trinity Parish during the applicant's high school years. The application is available to download on the Trinity Church website at www.trinitychurchmilford.org. At the home page click Resources- Scholarship -Trinity Episcopal Church GFS to download the form Applications must be received by April 23rd and the recipients will be notified shortly thereafter. Please direct all questions to GFS Scholarship Committee at [email protected].  Lent at Trinity: For a schedule of events and programs, click here. We are invited to read one psalm each day during Lent. The Psalms for the coming week will be Thanksgiving Psalms. These psalms express a new vision and hope for the future, made possible by the faithfulness and life-giving power with which God has guided individuals and communities. The Psalms for this week will be: 23, 34, 40, 65, 124, 138  Heifer International: For a calendar of giving click here. Sheep are able to graze in rocky and hilly pastures where other livestock cannot, which makes them perfect for families living in areas with this type of terrain. A sheep can provide milk to families, which means nutrition. A sheep also provides wool. Families are able to create hand-spun wool items to keep themselves warm in cold weather. Families are also able to sell their items and any extra wool they have to provide an income. Sheep can make such a difference to a family and the community they live in. Please remember during Lent to add a coin to your mite box/container for things you are thankful for! Thank you! - Mission Committee Our Prayers Are Offered For: Parish Members & Friends: the Jackvony, McLear & Young Families; Gloria Falcone; Sharon Manoogian; Sal & Vas Ferreira; Laura Uretsky; Evangeline Bushey; Michael Lambert; Brad Gustavesen; Eli Johnson & Family; the Rev. Libby Wade; Liz Pekkala; Charles Gustavesen; Karin Tourtellotte; Barbara; Valerie; Ray & Enid; Clinton Clark, III; Marco Weiss; Al Price; Robert; Mary Torian, Beth & Terry; Esther McKenzie; Lisa Wilson; Sandra Arbogast; Len Baird; Judy Shea; Robin Rowe; Skye Bayleigh Plaisted; Alex; Alisha Starkis Weddeke; Chrissy & Mark; Thomas Scano; the Canali Family; Sherel & Lou Frere; Craig Silverman; Justin Perkin; Dr. Stephen Janko; Tom Childs; Nancy Sharoogian; Bob Mezzadri; all those serving in the military and the Peace Corps, especially Avary DeRagon; Dan Consigli; Drew Beauchamp; Charles; Laura; Elena; Brendan Wood; Danielle & Joel Marsh; Tom Bento; Joel Joudrey; Justin Woessner and their families. Homebound Parishioners: Verna Parente, and Wayne Morey. The Deceased: Joshua Jackvony Our Partner Dioceses: Kumasi and Asante-Mampong in Ghana Those celebrating birthdays this week: Hilda Johnson; Andrew Yaroshefski; Reis Pirelli; Jeffrey Gagnon; Lorraine Frycki; Kiana Rivera; Lynne Najarian; Rose D’Ascenzo; Jeffrey Correia; Susan Kalloch; Joseph Moran; Matthew Carr; Michaela Ibrahim; Jarod Bentley; Hamlet Peguero-Peña; Meredith Wood; Bryan Anderson; Lauren Ruggiero; Mia Varteresian; Jill Nelson; and Arlene Person. For news and access to Diocesan meetings and worship, go to https://www.diocesewma.org/
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