Weekly Announcements • December 4

Sunday School

This week's lesson covers Advent II & III: “We remember the shepherds who were standing in the fields around Bethlehem keeping their sheep. They were trying to stay awake so the wolves could not come and get the sheep. The angels’ singing sounded something like this: 'Don’t be afraid. We bring you tidings of great joy. Peace on earth and good will to everyone. A Child is born.'”

I wonder how the shepherds felt when they heard the angels?
I wonder who comforts you when you feel afraid?
I wonder how you are preparing to welcome Jesus during Advent?
I wonder who brings you peace and light?

This Week

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., December 4, Advent 2, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., December 4, Sunday School Carol Rehearsal, following the Eucharist
Sun., December 4, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., December 5, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., December 5, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., December 6, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–5:30pm
Wed., December 7, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., December 8, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., December 8, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., December 9, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., December 10, AA Book Group, 8:00am

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Looking Ahead

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., December 11, Advent 3, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., December 11, Sunday School Carol Rehearsal, following the Eucharist
Sun., December 11, Annual Meeting, Part 1, 11:30am
Sun., December 11, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., December 12, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., December 12, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., December 13, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–5:30pm
Wed., December 14, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Wed., December 14, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., December 15, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., December 15, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., December 16, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., December 17, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Tues., December 20, Property Committee Meeting
Sat., December 24, Christmas Eve, Holy Eucharist, 6:45pm Carol Prelude, 7:00 Processional

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Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center Children’s Gifts

Reminder: All gifts for the children supported by Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center must be brought to Trinity on Sunday, December 4. Leave them unwrapped (the parents will wrap them), and thank you for your generosity!

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.

Trinity Parish Annual Meeting – in Two Parts

Trinity Parish's 2023 Annual Meeting will take place in two parts: the first on Sunday, December 11, following the Eucharist, when we will elect parish officers and Vestry persons; and the second on Sunday, January 29, 2023, when the Investment Committee will make its report and the Treasurer will present the 2023 budget. There will additionally be a preview, held over Zoom, of the 2023 budget on Monday, January 23, at which time parishioners’ questions will be answered.

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.

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 5, Clement of Alexandria, Priest and Theologian, c. 210–215
Tues., December 6, Nicholas of Myra, Bishop, c. 342
Wed., December 7, Ambrose of Milan, Bishop and Theologian, 397
Thur., December 8, Richard Baxter, Pastor and Writer, 1691
Sat., December 10, Thomas Merton, Monastic and Poet, and Karl Barth, Pastor and Theologian, 1968 and 1968

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

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