This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024
Sunday School will be studying Ark and Tent. Jane Galli will be teaching.
What is the relationship between compassion and generosity? How have you experienced both?
Our walk in love began early in our relationship. Living in Utah, a Methodist and a Catholic in the land of the Latter-Day Saints, becoming Episcopalian only seemed logical.
When we moved to our current hometown, two things attracted us to the congregation that became our home: a stunning building designed by a world-renowned architect, a perfect setting for two young architects early in their career; and a Boy Scout trailer in the parking lot, perfect for an Eagle Scout from years earlier. Both our children were baptized within the walls of this church. Our son was confirmed and lived his scouting life through the troop chartered by the church. And our daughter has lived her entire spiritual life at our congregation. All of it has been a walk in love.
That walk, and the love that accompanies it, sustained us through a dark time that came suddenly and unexpectedly.
In 2021 we tragically lost our 15-year-old son. Our priest brought calm in that devastating moment and was a constant reminder that God walks with us. From the congregation in the days and weeks that followed, meals were prepared, boxes of supplies arrived, there were calls, emails, texts, visits from our community of faith. We never doubted that God was with us,walking with us and, many days, carrying us. Our faith deepened. We were renewed in the unending love of God and upheld by a congregation of friends that gave of their time, their treasures, and their love with no expectation for repayment.
The stewardship of their lives, their walk with us in love, upheld us.Through them, we have experienced how much Christ has loved us. And because of that, we are to able give to others from all the gifts that God has given and to continue to walk in love.
— Todd and Elizabeth Medd are members of Gethsemane Cathedral,Fargo, North Dakota.
Through the death of their son, Liam, they established the 4-6-3 Foundation with a mission to provide lifesaving tools,techniques and resources to youth and their parents, coaches, teachers, and mentors to reduce the stigma around depression and end suicide. 463foundation.org
On the first Sunday following the Feast of St. Francis (October 4), Trinity Parish holds its annual Blessing of the Animals. Do you have an animal that you would like to take part in this rite? Bring him or her to the 10:00am liturgy next week! Please have pets leashed or crated.
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.
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.
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, Hannah, 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/)
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