This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025
This Week
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., March 23, Lent III, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am at Trinity
- Sun., March 23, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., March 23, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., March 24, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., March 24, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., March 25, Centre Street Food Pantry, 3:30pm
- Tue., March 25, Joint Deanery Annunciation Service, 7:00pm, Church of the Redeemer, 379 Hammond St., Chesnut Hill
- Wed., March 26, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., March 26, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Wed., March 26, Holy Eucharist, 6:15pm
- Wed., March 26, Investment Committee, 7:00pm
- Thur., March 27, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., March 27, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., March 27, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., March 28, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., March 29, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Looking Ahead
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., March 30, Lent IV, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am at Trinity
- Sun., March 30, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., March 30, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., March 31, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., March 31, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., April 1, Centre Street Food Pantry, 3:30pm
- Tues., April 1, Black History and Literature Reading Group, 7:00pm by zoom
- Wed., April 2, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., April 2, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Wed., April 2, Holy Eucharist, 6:45pm
- Thur., April 3, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., April 3, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., April 3, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., April 4, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., April 5, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Joint Deanery Annunciation Service, Mar. 25
On Tuesday, March 25 at 7pm, Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill (379 Hammond St.) will host a joint deanery service celebrating Mary's visit from the angel Gabriel! The Rev. Jay Weldon from Good Shepherd, Waban will preach, and The Rev. Ann Bonner-Stewart from St. Mary's, Newton Lower Falls will preside. Members of Trinity's own Parish Choir will also participate.
Black History and Literature Reading Group, Apr. 1
The Trinity Parish Black History and Literature Reading Group continues its discussion of David Blight's Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom. If you have read and would like to discuss, please contact Fr Miller for the Zoom link.
Exciting Opportunity: A Trinity House Vacancy This Fall!
Do you know a student who longs for deeper community,meaningful spiritual practice, and a supportive place to call home?
Trinity House, part of Creche’s network of intentional communities, is a unique co-housing space dedicated to Christian formation—especially for students. Rooted in the rhythms of monastic practice,it offers an affordable, supportive environment for those seeking to grow in faith and life together.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has a heart for intentional community
· Is drawn to contemplative spirituality
· Wants to be engaged with Trinity Parish
If someone comes to mind, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Isaac (isaac@creche.community) or connect with one of the current housemates (Allison, Troy, Alison, and Jess) at church. Let’s find the right person to join this vibrant community!
Former Trinity House Member in Need of Housing
Alison, a member of Trinity House, will be in need of housing of housing beginning September1 or sooner. Her budget is$1600 per month maximum, including utilities. She is hoping for house that contains very few or no stairs, no small children or animals and no smokers. An added bonus would be in unit laundry, central AC and space for a home office. If you know of available housing in the area (preferably Newton or surrounding communities) please feel free to reach out to her- alisonsabean@gmail.com
EASTER MEMORIALS
If you would like to make a memorial contribution toward the purchase of Trinity's Easter Lilies, please be on the lookout for the Easter memorial envelopes in the Dunbar Room. Names of those to be remembered will be listed in the Easter Sunday order of service.
Trinity Parish Continues to Follow 'Mask Friendly' Protocols
The parish vestry voted in 2022 to go "mask friendly"; that is, unless otherwise indicated, masks are optional at Trinity Parish. Please note that, pending further guidance from the Diocese and local infection rates, the church may in future return to requiring face coverings for in-person gatherings.
Centre St. Food Pantry Wish List
Located at 11 Homer Street in Newton Centre on the lower level of Trinity Church, the Pantry is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a member of the Greater Boston Food Bank. It is open most Tuesdays from 2:30–5:30pm and the third Saturday of each month from 11:30am–2pm.
New households are asked to fill out the Online Pantry Registration Form or print and fill out this paper form. If you live in Newton and wish to be added to the CSFP delivery list, send an E-mail with your name, phone number, city, and family size. If you live in Boston, click here to find resources available for those in need of food.
For Your Prayers
Please remember in your prayers: the Episcopal parishes of Newton, our clergy and people; the Centre Street Food Pantry, its clients and staff; Donald, our President; Maura, our Governor; and Ruthanne, our Mayor. Pray also for Joan and for peace and a return to calm in South Africa; for peace in South Sudan, the Palestinian territories, Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen; comfort and care for all migrants and refugees; All Saints Anglican Church, Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal; the Khethani Christian Fellowship, Khethani Township, KwaZulu-Natal; B-READY Afterschool staff, teens, youth, and families; comfort and healing for Ellen, Dotty, Beverly, Solomon, Jorge, and Frank; for the soul of David; for the soul of Eleanor; for the soul of Carolyn; for the soul of Bette; for the soul of David; for the soul of Ephraim.
Saints Calendar (For readings please see satucket.com/lectionary/)
- Mon., March 24, Oscar Romero, Archbishop and Martyr, 1980, and the Martyrs of El Salvador
- Tues., March 25, The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Wed., March 26, Harriet Monsell, Monastic, 1883
- Thur., March 27, Charles Henry Brent, Bishop, 1929
- Fri., March 28, James Solomon Russell, Priest, 1935
- Sat., March 29, John Keble, Priest and Poet, 1866
