This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • January 7
January 7, 2024
Sunday School
Sunday School resumes this week. This week’s lesson: The Epiphany. “This is the candle of the Holy Family. Here is the Christ candle. You can still feel Christmas. This is the light of the Magi, the kings, the wise men. They brought gifts: frankincense, myrrh, and gold.” I wonder how you will use your gifts from God in the New Year? I wonder what you are looking forward to in the New Year? I wonder what your relationship with Jesus will look like this year? I wonder who needs extra prayers this year?
This Week
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., January 7, Epiphany I, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., January 7, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Mon., January 8, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., January 8, Volunteer United Way Framingham, 5:00pm
- Mon., January 8, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., January 9, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
- Wed., January 10, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., January 10, Chorister Program Rehearsal, 6:00pm
- Thur., January 11, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., January 12, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., January 13, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Looking Ahead
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., January 14, Epiphany II, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., January 14, Baptismal Preparation Session, 11:30am
- Sun., January 14, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Mon., January 15, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., January 15, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., January 16, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
- Tues., January 16, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
- Wed., January 17, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Wed., January 17, Chorister Program Rehearsal, 6:00pm
- Wed., January 17, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
- Thur., January 18, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., January 19, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., January 20, AA Book Group, 8:00am
- Sat., January 20, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:30am–1:30pm
From the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center
I wanted to say a very special THANK YOU for all your wonderful support for Hildebrand's 2023 Holiday Drive! Every child in Hildebrand's programs received special, age-appropriate gifts, and the families also had access to winter clothing, essentials such as socks and personal hygiene items, and educational items such as books and games for the family.
Your generosity and kindness means so much to everyone at Hildebrand, and we are grateful for your support, commitment, and connection!
With much appreciation, and best wishes for a happy, healthy 2024!.
New Parish Initiative: Lending a Hand
We invite you to take part in a new initiative that we are establishing at Trinity. Using the online service Lotsa Helping Hands, we are organizing a group of volunteers who are willing to help fellow parishioners based on needs that arise. Go here for more information.
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 Krista, Cynthia, Ellen, and Dotty; comfort and healing for Margaret; for the soul of Rick; for the soul of David; for the soul of Bill; for the soul of John: for the soul of Vickie Elizabeth; for the soul of Eleanor.
Saints Calendar (For readings please see satucket.com/lectionary/)
- Mon., January 8, Harriet Bedell, Deaconess and Missionary, 1969
- Tues., January 9, Julia Chester Emery, Lay Leader and Missionary, 1922
- Wed., January 10, William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1645
- Fri., January 12, Aelred of Rievaulx, Monastic and Theologian, 1167
- Sat., January 13, Hilary of Poitiers, Bishop, 367
