This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • November 17, 2024
November 17, 2024
This Week
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., November 17, Pentecost XXV and Stewardship Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 17, Stewardship Sunday Luncheon, 11:30am, Blue Ribbon BBQ!
- Sun., November 17, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., November 17, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., November 18, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 18, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., November 19, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 1:00–5:30pm
- Tues., November 19, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
- Wed., November 20, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., November 20, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Wed., November 20, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
- Thur., November 21, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., November 21, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., November 21, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., November 22, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., November 23, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Looking Ahead
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., November 24, Last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 24, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., November 24, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., November 25, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 25, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., November 26, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 1:00–5:30pm
- Wed., November 27, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., November 27, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Thur., November 28, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., November 28, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., November 28, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., November 29, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., November 23, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Walk in Love: Authenticity
How can we ensure that our actions, words, and attitudes reflect the boundless love of Christ, fostering unity and growth within our spiritual communities?
As followers of Christ, we are called to engage in worship with authenticity and sincerity. Our devotion calls us to anchor ourselves in the unwavering love of Jesus and to radiate that boundless love to all corners of the earth. This, undeniably, forms the bedrock of stewardship. In my Jamaican cultural upbringing, the act of giving transcends mere action; it embodies a language of love. On many occasions around the Sunday dinner table, the sweet aroma of food gracefully breaks the silence, reminding me of the profound exchange of God’s unwavering familial love.
God reveals the depth of Christ’s love for us through the people who grace our lives—the ones who selflessly sacrifice for our well-being, and those for whom we willingly do the same. Giving is not just a monetary task. Giving is a heart task. It’s something that all of us are called to do, for the kingdom of God to flourish, and for the walking, living testimonies that surround us in our lives.
So, what does it mean to truly “walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself for us, an offering and sacrifice to God?” For me, it means embodying sacrificial love in our everyday lives, extending grace and compassion to those around us, just as Christ did. It means seeking reconciliation and peace in all circumstances, being willing to step out of our comfort zones to minister to the marginalized, the oppressed, and the brokenhearted. Sharing the good news of salvation not only through our words but also through our actions, demonstrating God’s love through tangible acts of kindness and generosity.
We need to live a life that reflects the transformative power of Christ’s love, allowing His love to permeate every aspect of our being and overflow into the lives of those around us.
— Shannon Whittaker is a young adult and active member of St. David’s Episcopal Church, Cambria Heights, New York
Hildebrand Family Self- Help Center 's Holiday Gift Drive, By Nov. 24
Once again this year, we have the opportunity to participate in the Hildebrand Family Self- Help Center 's Holiday Gift Drive and to give gifts to children who are living in homeless shelters or recently housed. All gifts must be delivered to the church by Sunday, November 24th. Winter items (blankets, hats, gloves, etc.) and gift cards may be given as well. Gifts may also be ordered through the Amazon Wish List.
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; Joseph, 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, Margaret, Beverly, MaryAlice, Solomon, and Jorge; 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., November 18, Hilda of Whitby, Abbess, 680
- Tues., November 19, Elizabeth of Hungary, Princess, 1231
- Wed., November 20, Edmund, King, 870
- Thur., November 21, Mechtilde of Hackeborn & Gertrude the Great, Mystics & Theologians, 1298, 1302
- Fri., November 22, Clive Staples Lewis, Apologist and Spiritual Writer, 1963
- Sat., November 23, Clement of Rome, Bishop, c. 100
