Weekly Announcements • May 1

Sunday School

This week's lesson: The Story of Elijah. "As they were speaking, it was as if a chariot of fire appeared, with horses made of fire, and the two men were separated. Elisha watched as Elijah was taken up into heaven in a whirlwind, and he knew God’s spirit was with him, and the people knew, too."

I wonder how Elijah felt being taken to heaven?
I wonder how God’s spirit is with you in your life?  
I wonder how you experience God's spirit in our Sunday School community?

Trinity Parish Going Mask Friendly April 14

The Trinity Parish Vestry has voted to go "mask friendly" effective immediately; that is, masks will be optional at Trinity Parish beginning on April 14, including during the "The Great Three Days" — the liturgy of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and The Great Vigil of Easter. 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.

This Week

• Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
• Sun., May 1, Easter III, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sun., May 1, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Mon., May 2, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Mon., May 2, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Tues., May 3 Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
• Tues., May 3, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Tues., May 3, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
• Wed., May 4, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Wed., May 4, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Wed., May 4, Anti-Racism Reading Group, 7:00pm
• Thur., May 5, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Thur., May 5, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thur., May 5, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
• Fri., May 6, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Fri., May 6, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Sat., May 7, AA Book Group, 8:00am
• Sat., May 7, Centre Street Food Pantry open 11:30am–2:00pm

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Looking Ahead

• Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
• Sun., May 8, Easter IV, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sun., May 8, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Mon., May 9, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Mon., May 9, Volunteer United Way Framingham, 5:00pm
• Mon., May 9, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Tues., May 10 Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
• Tues., May 10, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Wed., May 11, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Wed., May 11, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Thur., May 12, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Thur., May 12, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thur., May 12, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
• Fri., May 13, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Fri., May 13, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Sat., May 14, AA Book Group, 8:00am

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Gospel of Matthew Study Group

Come and join us for a series of five, one-hour study sessions of five different passages from St. Matthew's Gospel, one passage for each of the Sundays in May. Sessions begin at 11:30 in the chapel and will be facilitated by members of Trinity Parish's "Small Group Group."

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 2:30–6pm and the first 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 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; for the soul of Robert; for the soul of Valerie; for the soul of Diane; for the soul of Jack.

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

‍‍Saints Calendar‍

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

• Mon., May 2, THE APOSTLES SAINT PHILIP AND SAINT JAMES (Transferred from May 1)
• Tues., May 3, Elizabeth Cruciger, Poet and Hymnographer, 1535
• Wed., May 4, Monica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387
• Thur., May 5, Martyrs of the Reformation Era

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