This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • November 3, 2024
November 3, 2024
This Week
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., November 3, All Saints Sunday, Holy Baptism and Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 3, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., November 3, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., November 4, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 4, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Mon., November 4, "Walk in Love" Dinner, 6:30pm, at Fr. Miller's
- Tues., November 5, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 1:00–5:30pm
- Tues., November 5, Election Day Eucharist, 7:00pm, Good Shepherd, Waban
- Wed., November 6, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., November 6, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Thur., November 7, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., November 7, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., November 7, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., November 8, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., November 9, AA Book Group, 8:00am
- Sat., November 9, "Walk in Love" Dinner, 1:00pm, at Paul & Juan's
Looking Ahead
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., November 10, Pentecost XXV, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 10, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Sun., November 10, ACA Meeting, 7:30pm
- Mon., November 11, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 11, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., November 12, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 1:00–5:30pm
- Wed., November 13, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., November 13, Choir Academy, 6:00pm
- Thur., November 14, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., November 14, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Thur., November 14, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., November 15, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., November 16, AA Book Group, 8:00am
- Sat., November 16, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:00am–1:00pm
Walk in Love Dinners, Nov. 4, Nov. 9
This fall, to help deepen both our faith and our connection with each other, members of the Trinity Parish Vestry are hosting in their homes a series of dinners. "Walk In Love" dinners will be held on the following dates:
- Monday, November 4, from 6:30-8:00, at the Rectory (where Fr. Miller lives).
- Saturday, November 9, from 1:00-3:00, at Paul's & Juan's home.
At each of these dinners, in addition to food and fellowship, there will be an opportunity to share stories in response to an open-ended question such as "Why Trinity?" or "Who has been important to you in your faith journey?" or "Tell of a time when you knew that God was with you."
No need to bring anything save yourself and a willingness to listen and perhaps to share. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board outside the coffee-hour room.
Walk in Love: Receiving Love
Author and Motivational Speaker, Brian Tracy, is noted to have said, “we should ‘always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.’”
Even as I have received, it is my endeavor never to forget. It is to this end, therefore, that I pen this reflection of a wonderful church community in Akron, Ohio in which I have seen “ways of walking in love manifested –Church Of Our Saviour Episcopal – and how they have been there for me during my times of need. In thinking of the benevolence of this great congregation, my mind reflects immediately upon three specific occasions in my life:
The first incident I recall, which was probably the most impactful to me, was when I suffered a house fire in the fall of 2018 and lost everything. This beloved church came to my immediate assistance providing me with the necessary sustenance that I needed. In addition to the basic needs, one of the families in the church graciously welcomed me into their home until I was able to get back on my feet and secure a place of my own. Further, I received a number of gift cards and care packages containing many useful items; all because the congregation had a heart to help. For this I will ever be immensely grateful.
Secondly, I recall the kidney transplant that I received in April of 2021 after having been on dialysis since 2006 (a fifteen-year period of time). Church Of Our Saviour and its beloved Rector, The Rev Debra Q Bennett, was always there to check on my well-being. During my weeks of recovery, I received many calls from the church to ascertain if I had need of anything. I think Mahatma Gandhi got it right when he said: “The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand hearts bowing in prayer.” Or as we read in scripture, “faith without works is dead.” – James 2:17
Finally, I think of the ongoing love that the church displays on a monthly basis in reaching out to the community with its Dinner-On-Us and Friendly Clothes Closet where it provides a hot meal and also free clothing to those who have need. I have benefited from both of these; and it only reminds me that just as I have been blessed, I must also be willing to help someone else who may be in need.
— Derwood Fitzgerald Lockett thanks his church: Our Saviour, Akron, Ohio, for demonstrating the Grace of God – truly showing how it is manifested. “I remain completely astounded by their love and largesse!”
Election Day Holy Eucharist, Tuesday November 5, 7:00pm at Good Shepherd, Waban
The Parish of the Good Shepherd in Waban, in conjunction with the parishes of the Charles River Deanery, is hosting an Election Day Choral Holy Eucharist “For the Nation” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 207) on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7:00pm. All are welcome to join for a non-partisan time of prayer. Singers are welcome to participate with Good Shepherd's and other Deanery choirs, including Joshua, Trinity's own Music Director. The call time to rehearse the music is 6:00pm. The Parish of the Good Shepherd is located at 1692 Beacon St in Newton.
National Cathedral Election Day Liturgies, Nov. 5
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, The National Cathedral in Washington will be live-streaming several services during the course of the day. More information and links to the live-streamed liturgies can be found here (cathedral.org).
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 4, Adline Tyler & her Companions, 1875, 1880, 1875, and 1917
- Wed., November 6, William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1944
- Thur., November 7, Willibrord, Bishop and Missionary, 739
- Fri., November 8, Ammonius, Hermit, c. 403
- Sat., November 9, Richard Rolle, Walter Hilton, and Margery Kempe, Mystics, 1349, 1396, and c. 1440
