Weekly Announcements • May 29

Sunday School

Please note that this Sunday, May 29, will be the last day of Sunday School until the fall. We will still plan to meet Wednesdays at 5:30 in June.

This Sunday we will reflect on the Story of Pentecost, which will be celebrated on June 5th. "Suddenly there was a sound like a mighty wind rushing in to be with the disciples. It was the Holy Spirit. The disciples became so full of its power that they seemed to be on fire. They were so excited that people wondered what was going on."

I wonder how the disciples felt after encountering the Holy Spirit?
I wonder why fire is used as a symbol for the Holy Spirit?
I wonder how you feel the Holy Spirit alive in your life?

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. 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 29, Easter VII, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
Sun., May 29, Gospel of Matthew Study Group, 11:30am
Sun., May 29, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., May 30, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., May 30, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., May 31, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
Wed., June 1, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., June 2 , AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., June 2, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., June 3, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., June 4, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Sat., June 4, Centre Street Food Pantry open, 11:30am–2:00pm

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." The last session is this Sunday, May 29.

Looking Ahead

Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
Sun., June 5, Day of Pentecost, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am at Saint John's Church Newtonville (in person and livestreamed), 297 Lowell Ave. (across from Newton North High School), order of service available at this link
Sun., June 5, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., June 6, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Mon., June 6, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
Tues., June 7, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
Wed., June 8, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Thur., June 9, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
Thur., June 9, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
Fri., June 10, AA Meeting, 6:00am
Sat., June 11, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Wed., June 15, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
Mon., June 20, Anti-Racism Reading Group, 7:00pm

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.

A Weekly Volunteer Opportunity

The Blackstone School Library in Boston’s South End is now open again to students! The library is not supported by the Boston Public Schools, as funding for many Boston school libraries was radically cut years ago. The Blackstone School library is run by amazing volunteers, and over the last decade a good collection of books has been established, and good connections have been made with the teachers and students. The library outreach is part of St. Stephen’s Youth Programs. Trinity Parish has supported the library for several years.

The Blackstone Library is currently open Monday–Wednesday (9am–3pm) and 18 classes are now coming to the library for story time, browsing, and borrowing books. If you enjoy sharing stories and books with children, you will find that it is very enjoyable to work with the students. If you are interested, please email Liz Steinhauser or talk with Daryl Mark.

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 30, Memorial Day; Joan of Arc, Visionary, 1431
Tues., May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Wed., June 1, Justin, Martyr, 167
Thur., June 2, Blandina and Her Companions, Martyrs of Lyons, 177
Fri., June 3, The Martyrs of Uganda, 1886
Sat., June 4, John XXIII (Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli), Bishop, 1963

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