Visit us at www.trinitysolebury.org In This Issue Parish Calendar Advent & Christmas Worship Christmas Office Hours Messiah Concert Advent Day of Reflection Gift Giving 2013 Church Pageant Day School Holiday Sale Cookie Bake Pick Up Aid for Friends Spiritual Healthcare Missioner Update December 2013 Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule Sunday, December 1 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church 9:00 a.m. Advent Wreath Making, All Welcome 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer, Church with Eucharist and Healing Prayers following in Chapel Sunday, December 8 8:00 & 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church 9:50 a.m. Anna P. Wyman Christmas Reading, Chapel Sunday, December 15 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Chapel 9:45 a.m. Advent Lessons & Carols, Church Sunday, December 22 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church 9:45 a.m. Christmas Pageant with Holy Eucharist, Church Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 5:00 p.m. Family Eucharist, Church 9:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, Church Wed. December 25 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
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Visit us at www.trinitysolebury.org
In This Issue
Parish Calendar
Advent & Christmas Worship
Christmas Office Hours
Messiah Concert
Advent Day of Reflection
Gift Giving 2013
Church Pageant
Day School Holiday Sale
Cookie Bake Pick Up
Aid for Friends
Spiritual Healthcare
Missioner Update
December 2013
Advent & Christmas Worship Schedule
Sunday, December 1
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church
9:00 a.m. Advent Wreath Making, All Welcome 9:45 a.m. Morning Prayer, Church with Eucharist and Healing
Prayers following in Chapel
Sunday, December 8
8:00 & 9:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Church 9:50 a.m. Anna P. Wyman Christmas Reading,
The Rt. Rev. Clifton Daniel, 3rd Bishop Provisional
The Rt. Rev. Rodney R. Michel
Assisting Bishop
Mark Your Calendars! It's time to make Advent Wreaths!!
When: Sunday, December 1st Time: 9:00 a.m. (Christian Education Hour) Where: McArthur Hall
Please join us in making advent wreaths with real greens. A wonderful way to kick off the advent season. The making of advent wreaths is for all -both young and young at heart! We hope you can join us. Please bring your wire cutters.
Advent Day of Reflection: Behold the Lamb of God,
Saturday, December 14, 2013
9:00 a.m. - Noon in the Chapel
Led by Rev'ds. Ginny Sheay and James Wells, Susan Wells and Mary Miller. We shall rediscover through Advent hymns, like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, just how beautiful and mystical the Incarnation is and how these hymns are steeped in prayer, scripture, poetry and story. Have you ever paused to dwell on the texts? It is fair to say that music and poetry can communicate before it is understood; it is that thin place where we can come into communion and relationship with God. We know the place because we have been there and have been touched by the Holy One. In our time together we will experience that sacred place more deeply. A sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex on the bulletin board.
Pearl Street Christmas Giving
TYG is continuing its tradition of sponsoring gift giving for the children of Pearl Street. If you would like to provide for the same child/children as you have in the past, please contact Steve Wilson ASAP so that their names are not placed on the tree for selection. If you prefer to have TYG shop for a child, monetary donations are welcome. If you have any questions or would like to assist, please let either Steve Wilson or Charlotte de Jesus know. We would welcome your help!
It is almost time again to decorate the church for the Christmas season. This year we would like to reflect the personalities of our church families on our tree that will be in McArthur Hall. If you would like to have your family represented on the tree, please bring an ornament and place it in the basket in the narthex. We will be glad to return them to you, just let us know. The tree will most likely go up the first week of December for all to enjoy. If you would like to help decorate keep an eye out information to come soon!
Help with our Christmas tradition by providing poinsettias and greenery for the church. You may memorialize your donation in honor of or in memory of someone special. Use the forms that are provided on the narthex table and kindly have the form submitted by Sunday, December 15th.
Trinity Episcopal Church Chapel - Storyteller Anna P. Wyman will read...... 'A Christmas Carol'- By Charles Dickens
This classic Christmas story takes place in London during the reign of Queen Victoria. Ebenezer Scrooge is known to everyone as a mean and unkind man. Then late one Christmas Eve, the ghost of his old partner Jacob Marley appears and warns him that he must change his ways....... Miracle takes place in Trinity Church CHAPEL December 8, 2013 at 9:50 a.m. Welcome youngsters, parents, grandparents and all! Benvenuto!
Anna P. Wyman, Stockton Boro School Storyteller Prallsville Mills Head Docent
Trinity Church School Christmas Pageant
Trinity will be performing their annual Christmas Pageant on Sunday, December 22nd at the 9:45 service! Children up through 5th grade are invited to be a part of the pageant. Sign-ups can be found in McArthur Hall. The last day to sign up your child(ren) will be on Sunday, December 8th. We are also looking for children in 6th-12th grade to help with the younger children during the rehearsal and the day of the pageant. We will be having a rehearsal on Saturday, December 21st at Trinity from 10:00am - 11:30am. Once you have signed up, you will receive more information on what time to arrive. Not all parts will have to stay for the entire rehearsal. Costumes will be provided. If you have any questions - please contact Christine Angulo at 215-262-1451 or [email protected]. Thanks so much!
On Saturday, December 7, 9 am - 4 pm come join the fun to support the Day School! There will be many Vendors and beautiful crafts available for you to do all your holiday shopping. Some of our vendors will include: Thirty One, Silpada, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, Velata, Tastefully Simple, Avon and many more! If you are into crafty gifts we will have many wonderful and talented crafters right from our local area. There will also be a wonderful bake sale table with goodies made from our own Day School Families Enjoy Candy Cane Café to purchase food if you get hungry while you shop. The food will be provided by one of the Dads from the day school who is the executive chef for Max Hansen Caterer. Have your photo taken with Santa! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cookie Bake Update and Pick-Up
Many, many thanks to all the rollers, bakers, decorators and day chairs. We have baked and decorated over 15,000 cookies!! Thank you! Cookie packing will be on Thursday, December 5th from 9-1. Sales and pre-order pick up will be as follows: Friday, December 6th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday December 7th 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, December 8th 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Happy Holidays Ladies Luncheon
Ladies, Are you free for lunch on Wednesday, December 11? Please come to Trinity for a simple holiday meal for Trinity members, friends, and neighbors. Do you know someone who might really appreciate an invitation to lunch... maybe a senior who lives alone, or someone who has given up driving? The clients of Central Buck Meals on Wheels often say that visiting with the volunteers who deliver their meals is a very bright spot in their day; they are delighted to share in simple conversation with people from the "outside world". So, at this holiday time, we're arranging to have some Meals on Wheels clients join us too. Please RSVP to the church office (215-297-5135) by Friday, Dec 6 if you would like to come, alone or with a guest. If you need transportation, let us know. If you would like to help, let us know that too. The luncheon will be in McArthur Hall from 12:00-1:30pm. Contact Ardith Talbott with any questions [email protected] or 215-862-1487). Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the following who were confirmed and received during the Bishop's visit on November 3rd:
Karl Joseph Bandlow Emily Christine Forbus
Morgan Hannah Grabarz Grace Worthington Nicholas Madeline Margaret Steuber
Phillip Sean Steuber Jonathan Miles Yandle Kathryn Lynn Yandle
Julianna Patricia Zalescik Lara Michelle Zinda
Aid for Friends Cook In - December 12
Aid for Friends next get together is scheduled for Thursday, Dec 12 at 9:00 am. We know that there is a
huge demand on your time and treasure at this time of year but we would love to have you join us for an hour
or two if you can. We have a great time whether 4 or 12 (and we would certainly welcome more) hard working
volunteers so please do not feel shy. What a rewarding feeling to know that you have helped brighten someone's day with a warm,
home cooked meal.
We have changed the format somewhat as it adds variety, so whatever food item you would like to donate is welcome and greatly appreciated. We are looking for: meat or casserole for the main course; vegetables; fruit-applesauce or canned items that will freeze; a side such as a pasta, potato, stuffing or rice; a freezable dessert (pie, cookies, brownies and of course a financial contribution is always welcome. Thank you in advance for your generous support and we hope that you can join us with either your presence, or your donation. If you have any questions or to let us know in advance what you are bringing, please call or email Debbie Hische [email protected] or 267-544-0117 or Sheila Shaffer [email protected] or 215-933-2734.
Veggies, Diapers. Please bring in your food and place
them in the basket in the narthex. Any donations are
appreciated.
Spiritual Healthcare
- Gary Wilmore, Treasurer
With all of the confusion in the news focused on healthcare issues, consider this: a simple pledge to Trinity provides you and your family with the satisfaction of knowing your spiritual well-being is in good standing.
Membership in the Trinity community means more than having a beautiful place of worship; keeping the lights on; and a joyful weekly gathering of
fellowship with your friends and neighbors. Our Trinity community has a proud heritage of welcoming all people, sharing a common Christian faith in support of each other and extending that support to other communities in need, locally or around the world. Our fundraising efforts are legendary; lobsterfest; house tour; cookies! Our volunteer participation, youth group activities and mission works are excellent examples of our willingness to fulfill the charge to go forth and spread the love of Christ to the world. Mission Philadelphia, D.V.I.C., Lambertville Food Pantry, Peacemeal, Tabasamu, Pearl Street Christmas Gifts, and numerous Music Programs are only a few of the ways Trinity participates in the communities around us. Take pride in you membership. Thank you for your participation. If you've made your pledge, thanks. If you haven't made your pledge, consider doing so! Spiritual Healthcare isn't in the news but it's a coverage we all benefit from.
The Giving of Care
Do you know a Trinity member who is perhaps housebound, or who could benefit from contact by the caregiving ministry of Trinity? Perhaps he/she would enjoy a visit, delivery of flowers, or a meal? Please contact Elaine Crooks, 215-534-7200; [email protected].
Save the Date: Our 24th Annual Trinity Autumn House Tour
Saturday October 18, 2014
Our Thank You pre-party for volunteers and sponsors will be held the Friday night before, October 17th 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please block your calendars now if you have any interest, big or small, in being involved as a volunteer and/or sponsor. We had great Parish participation this year and we hope we can include even more folks next year- it really was a fun day, and will be again. More details to follow soon- so stay tuned.
Building Community Through Summer Camps in the Diocese of Haiti, Region du Nord
by Kyle Stewart Evans In my summer article about my work in the Region du Nord of the Diocese of Haiti (REGN), I made reference to the inaugural women's camp and young adult camp focused on leadership development. Both were wonderfully successful and I wanted to share some of the highlights. (Due to space contraints please contact the church office for a copy of Kyle’s full report) Staying in Touch Continued thanks for your weekly prayers for the ministry of REGN and me. Please know that Trinity remains in my ongoing thoughts and prayers. In addition to occasional articles in the "Tidings", pieces in the DIOPA magazine "Where It All Began..." and convention material, parishioners can follow my work and ministry through my blog, www.haitibonjou.blogspot.com, or periodically find photos posted on Facebook. If you are interested in exploring how you might become involved with my efforts in Haiti, please contact me at [email protected]. In addition, you can contact two members of my Missioner Support and Advisory Group, Cindy Bove, [email protected] , or Ann Koberna, [email protected], for further information. I will be home over the Christmas holidays and hope to see many of you on Christmas Eve. Benedictions!
Don’t Forget……… Messiah Concert- Sunday, December 8th
4:00 p.m.
Join us for Messiah, Part 1 and selections from Part 2 & 3. Featured will be Rochelle Reed, soprano; Nicholas Tamagna, countertenor; James Longacre, tenor; Brian Ming Chu, baritone; Trinity's Senior and Junior Choirs, 15 piece orchestra and Timothy Harrell, conductor.
$20 general admission, $10 students 12 and under. Tickets are available in the church office.
