This Week at Trinity
Weekly Announcements • November 20
November 20, 2022
Sunday School
This week's lesson covers the Story of Abraham: “God promised Abraham and Sarah that they would be the mother and father of a great family. The family would be as many as there are grains of sand in the desert, stars in the sky, and dust in the land.”
I wonder how Abraham and Sarah felt after hearing God’s promise?
I wonder what is special about your family?
I wonder how you pray with your family?
This Week
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sat., November 19, Centre Street Food Pantry open 11:30am–2:00pm
- Sun., November 20, Christ the King, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 20, Advent Wreath Making Workshop, 11:00am
- Sun., November 20, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Mon., November 21, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 21, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Mon., November 21, Anti-Racism Reading Group, 7:00pm
- Tues., November 22, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–5:30pm
- Wed., November 23, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., November 24, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Thur., November 24, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., November 25, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., November 26, AA Book Group, 8:00am
Advent Wreath Making Workshop November 20
Come, and make an Advent wreath for use in your home! This brief workshop following the Sunday liturgy November 20 is open to all ages. Candles and all materials provided (although if from a previous year you have the wreath frame, please bring it).
Looking Ahead
- Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
- Sun., November 27, Advent 1 (Year A), Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
- Sun., November 27, Matthew 25 Outreach Meeting, following the Eucharist
- Sun., November 27, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Mon., November 28, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Mon., November 28, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tues., November 29, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–5:30pm
- Wed., November 30, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Thur., December 1, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
- Thur., December 1, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
- Fri., December 2, AA Meeting, 6:00am
- Sat., December 3, AA Book Group, 8:00am
- Sat., December 3, Centre Street Food Pantry open 11:30am–2:00pm
Matthew 25 Discussion November 27
Come and join a discussion of ways that we at Trinity can help others. Matthew 25 is the outreach committee of Trinity, and its focus is to learn more about the needs in our community and the world, and discover ways that Trinity can help. Recommendations of these ideas are given to the Vestry. In the past, funds have been given to the Centre St. Food Pantry, two refugee families, The Fridge in Newton, and other projects. We will meet in the Sullivan Room following the service.
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.
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 and Cynthia; for the soul of Jack.
Saints Calendar (For readings please see satucket.com/lectionary/)
- Mon., November 21, Mechthilde of Hackeborn and Gertrude the Great, Mystics and Theologians, 1298 and 1302; William Byrd, John Merbecke, and Thomas Tallis, Musicians, 1623, 1585, and 1585
- Tues., November 22, Clive Staples Lewis, Apologist and Spiritual Writer, 1963
- Wed., November 23, Clement of Rome, Bishop, c. 100
- Thur., November 24, Thanksgiving Day; Catherine of Alexandria, Barbara of Nicomedia, and Margaret of Antioch, Martyrs, c. 305
- Fri., November 25, James Otis Sargent Huntington, Monastic and Priest, 1935
- Sat., November 26, Isaac Watts, Hymnwriter, 1748
Click here for the Parish Calendar online
