Weekly Announcements • March 19

Sunday School

This week's lesson: Faces of Easter IV & V. "Jesus went into the desert to discover more about who He was and what His work was going to be. He was there for forty days and forty nights. There was little to eat or drink."

I wonder how Jesus felt in the desert?
I wonder if He talked with God?
I wonder how you would have felt if you were walking with Jesus in the desert?
I wonder if there is anything (a song, story, prayer, etc) that is especially meaningful to you this Lent season?

This Week

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sat., March 18, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:30am–2:00pm (rescheduled from March 4)
Sun., March 19, Lent 4, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., March 19, The Environment in Creation – Lenten Book Discussion, 11:15am in the Library
Sun., March 19, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., March 20, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., March 20, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., March 21, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
Tues., March 21, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
Wed., March 22, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., March 23, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., March 23, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., March 24, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., March 25, AA Book Group, 8:00am

Interfaith Music Night at Grace Newton Corner

Join CRECHE Trinity House resident and PhD Candidate in Theology at BC Jess Navarette, who will host a free ecumenical event with hymns, mantras, meditation and more at Grace Episcopal Church, 76 Eldredge Street in Newton Corner, 7:00pm Saturday, March 18. There will be a reception with vegetarian and vegan food. Sponsored by the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, and Newton Community Pride.

This week is “Ingathering Sunday” for the 2023 Bishops’ Annual Appeal

Please place your gift for the Bishops’ Annual Appeal in the Offering this week, “Ingathering Sunday,” March 19. You may also mail it back directly to the diocesan offices. The appeal newsletter and donation envelope are available in the narthex and the coffee hour (Dunbar) room, or by contacting the parish office.

The Bishops’ Annual Appeal provides financial support for our diverse shared ministries and initiatives ranging from lifelong Christian formation, to youth and young adult ministries, to racial justice and creation care initiatives, to multicultural and immigration outreach. Together, we are able to accomplish that which we cannot do alone!

The Environment in Creation – A Weekly Book Discussion

Trinity’s Vestry invites the congregation to read and join a weekly discussion of the Archbishop of Canterbury’s 2020 Lenten book, Saying Yes to Life, by Ruth Valerio, a book that shows reverence for the environment through the framework of the Days of Creation in Genesis. We will discuss the book’s six chapters after Sunday services during Lent. The Vestry hopes that parishioners will be inspired by some of the practical suggestions on how we can appreciate and care for God’s creation.

Looking Ahead

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., March 26, Lent 5, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., March 26, The Environment in Creation – Lenten Book Discussion, 11:15am in the Library
Sun., March 26, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., March 27, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., March 27, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., March 28, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 2:30–5:30pm
Wed., March 29, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., March 30, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., March 30, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., March 31, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., April 1, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Sat., April 1, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:30am–2:00pm

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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 (coffee hour) Room. For names to be included in the Easter Day order of service, envelopes must be received in the office by Wednesday, April 5.

Trinity Parish Continues to Follow 'Mask Friendly' Protocols

The Trinity 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.

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

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

Mon., March 20, Saint Joseph (transferred from 3/19)
Tues., March 21, Thomas Ken, Bishop, 1711
Wed., March 22, James DeKoven, Priest, 1879
Thur., March 23, Gregory the Illuminator, Bishop and Missionary, c. 332
Fri., March 24, Oscar Romero, Archbishop and Martyr, 1980, and the Martyrs of El Salvador
Sat., March 25, The Annunciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

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