Weekly Announcements • December 18

Sunday School

Please note that there will be no Sunday School at Trinity during Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services. Also remember that St. John's Church will be hosting Sunday morning worship on January 1 (The Feast of the Holy Name).

This week's lesson covers the Mystery of Christmas: “Then Mary's baby was born. Joseph was like a father, but the baby was from God. Look at all the angels. They are so happy, they are singing the 'Gloria in Excelsis.'”

I wonder how Mary and Joseph felt when Jesus was born?
I wonder how you celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus in your life?
I wonder how you will keep close to Jesus this year?
I wonder what are you most looking forward to this Christmas?

This Week

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., December 18, Advent 4, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., December 18, Sunday School Carol Rehearsal, following the Eucharist
Sun., December 18, Greening the Church, following the Eucharist
Sun., December 18, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., December 19, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., December 19, Centre Street Food Pantry open 11:30am–2:00pm
Mon., December 19, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., December 20, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–5:30pm
Wed., December 21, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., December 22, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., December 22, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., December 23, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., December 24, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Sat., December 24, Christmas Eve, Holy Eucharist, 6:45pm Carol Prelude, 7:00 Processional

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Greening the Church, December 18

Volunteers are needed to ready the church for Christmas Eve! On Sunday, the 18th, we will especially need help carrying up candelabras from the basement, as well as polishing silver, hanging wreaths, setting out poinsettias, etc. If you are able to assist the Altar Guild in this important yearly function, please speak to Donna English.

Christmas Eve Potluck, December 24

We will hold a potluck immediately following the Christmas Eve service. Please bring a main dish, side, beverage, or dessert to share with fellow members of our community. It is always a festive time to share food together.

Sunday School Carol for Christmas Eve

Youth in Trinity’s Sunday School program are invited to sing “In the bleak midwinter” (1982 Hymnal No. 112) during Trinity’s 7:00pm Christmas Eve service! We will rehearse each Sunday during December in the Chapel immediately after the Eucharist.

Christmas Memorials

If you would like to make a memorial contribution toward the purchase of Trinity’s Christmas poinsettias, please pick up a Christmas memorial envelope from the Coffee Hour table in the Chapel. For names to be included in the Christmas Eve order of service, envelopes must be received in the parish office by Wednesday, December 21.

Looking Ahead

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., December 25, Christmas Day, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., December 25, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., December 26, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., December 26, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Wed., December 28, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., December 29, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., December 29, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., December 30, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., December 31, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Sun., January 1, Christmas 1 (Holy Name), Holy Eucharist, 10:00am at Saint John's Church Newtonville, 297 Lowell Ave.
Tues., January 3, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
Sat., January 7, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:30am–2:00pm
Sun., January 8, Epiphany 1, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am at Trinity Parish

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Trinity Parish Continues to Follow 'Mask Friendly' Protocols

The Trinity Parish Vestry voted to go "mask friendly" effective immediately; that is, masks are optional at Trinity Parish as of April 14. Please note that, pending further guidance from the Diocese and local infection rates, we may in future return to requiring face coverings when we gather in person.

Pledging During a Pandemic

Thank you to all who continue to send in your pledge! Your faithfulness in keeping up your pledge helps Trinity Parish stay “in the black” during this time, and we are grateful. Pledges may be mailed to Trinity Parish at 11 Homer St., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

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 first 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 or Brighton and wish to be added to the CSFP delivery list, send an E-mail with your name, phone number, city, and family size.

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; Charlie, 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, and Rick; for the soul of Jack.

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Saints Calendar (For readings please see satucket.com/lectionary/)

Mon., December 19, Lillian Trasher, Missionary, 1961
Tues., December 20, Katharina von Bora, Church Reformer, 1552
Wed., December 21, Saint Thomas the Apostle
Thur., December 22, Henry Budd, Priest, 1875

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

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