Weekly Announcements • March 17

Sunday School

This week's lesson: Faces of Easter

This Week

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., March 17, Lent 5, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., March 17, Baptismal Preparation Session, 11:30am
Sun., March 17, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., March 18, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., March 18, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Mon., March 18, Anti-Racism Reading Group, 7:00pm
Tues., March 19, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
Tues., March 19, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Wed., March 19, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Wed., March 20, Children’s Chorister Program Rehearsal, 6:00pm
Wed., March 20, Parish Supper, 6:00pm
Wed., March 20, Holy Eucharist, 6:30pm
Wed., March 20, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., March 21, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., March 21, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., March 22, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., March 23, AA Book Group, 8:00am

Looking Ahead

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., March 24, Palm Sunday, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., March 24, Baptismal Preparation Session, 11:30am
Sun., March 24, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., March 25, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., March 25, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., March 26, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
Wed., March 27, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Wed., March 27, Children’s Chorister Program Rehearsal, 6:00pm
Wed., March 27, Parish Supper, 6:00pm
Wed., March 27, Holy Eucharist, 6:30pm
Thur., March 28, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., March 28, Maundy Thursday Liturgy, 7:00 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner
Thur., March 28, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., March 29, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Fri., March 30, Good Friday Liturgy, 7:00pm at Saint John's Church, 297 Lowell Avenue, Newtonville
Sat., March 30, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Sat., March 30, The Great Vigil of Easter, 7:30pm at Trinity Parish

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Anti-Racism Reading Group, March 18

This evening, Trinity Parish's Anti-Racism Reading Group will discuss My Life, My Love, My Legacy, by Coretta Scott King. Please contact Fr. Miller for a Zoom link.

Baptismal Preparation Sessions

Baptismal Preparation Sessions will take place after the liturgy each Sunday in Lent, from approximately 11:30–12:40, and will include time for scripture reflection, an ‘open floor’ for candidates’ questions, and time for the team to pray for the candidates.

Interfaith Music Night –
at Grace Episcopal Church in Newton

Saturday, March 23rd, 6:00pm – 7:30pmCome experience songs, prayers and meditations from the Hindu, Christian and Buddhist traditions. Free event, including vegetarian food at the conclusion. Part of the Newton Community Pride series, in collaboration with the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium and Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries.
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Easter Memorials

If you would like to make a memorial contribution toward the purchase of Trinity’s Easter lilies, please pick up a memorial envelope in the Narthex or Dunbar Room. For names to be included in the Easter Day order of service, envelopes must be received in the office by Monday, March 25.

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.
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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, Dotty, and Margaret; for the soul of David; for the soul of John; for the soul of Vickie Elizabeth; for the soul of Eleanor; for the soul of Carolyn; for the soul of Bette; for the soul of Sylvia; for the soul of Charlie.
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Saints Calendar (For readings please see satucket.com/lectionary/)

Mon., March 18, Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Theologian, 386
Tues., March 19, SAINT JOSEPH
Wed., March 20, Cuthbert, Bishop, 687
Thur., March 21, Thomas Ken, Bishop, 1711
Fri., March 22, James DeKoven, Priest, 1879
Sat., March 23, Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary, c. 332

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

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