Weekly Announcements • September 11

Sunday School

Trinity's Sunday School resumes this Sunday, September 11, at 10:00am. Wednesday online check-ins will continue as Forest and Elizabeth are available. This week, we reflected on the Story of the Circle of the Church Year: “There are all kinds of time. There is a time to get up in the morning. There is a time to go to bed. There is a time to go to school and a time to come home. There is a time to work and a time to play. But what is time?”  

I wonder how you feel God’s presence as time passes?
I wonder what your favorite time of year is?
I wonder how the Church celebrates the passing of time?

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This Week

• Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
  
• Sun., September 11, Sunday School Resumes, 10:00am
• Sun., September 11, Pentecost XIV, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sun., September 11, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Mon., September 12, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Mon., September 12, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Tues., September 13, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
• Wed., September 14, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Thur., September 15, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thur., September 15, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
• Fri., September 16, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Sat., September 17, AA Book Group, 8:00am

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Parish Potluck September 18

The Parish Vestry has decided to hold a potluck picnic, weather permitting, following the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, September 18. There will be a sign up sheet in the Chapel. Please write your name along with a dish you plan to bring!

Looking Ahead

• Daily Compline, 8:00pm (The Book of Common Prayer, p. 127; click link to join)
  
• Sun., September 18, Pentecost XV, Holy Eucharist, 10:00am
• Sun., September 18, Parish Potluck following the Liturgy
• Sun., September 18, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Mon., September 19, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Mon., September 19, AA Meeting, 5:30pm
• Tues., September 20, Centre Street Food Pantry open 2:30–6:00pm
• Tues., September 20, Property Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
• Wed., September 21, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Wed., September 21, Vestry Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thur., September 22, AA Meeting, 7:00pm
• Thur., September 22, AA Book Group, 8:00pm
• Fri., September 23, AA Meeting, 6:00am
• Sat., September 24, AA Book Group, 8:00am

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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 2:30–6pm 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.

CSFP Fall Fundraiser: Ride for Food

The Ride for Food is a fun annual event organized by Three Squares New England, that raises critically needed funds for organizations fighting food insecurity across Eastern Massachusetts. The Centre Street Food Pantry has been participating in the Ride for Food for seven years, and it's become one of our largest annual fundraisers.While it’s called the Ride for Food, there are actually three ways to participate. On Sunday, October 2, there will be 25- and 50-mile bike rides, starting and finishing at Noble and Greenough School in Dedham. In parallel, there will be a 5K Walk through Nobles’ beautiful campus. Finally, the “off the beaten path” option allows you to choose your own adventure (hike, swim, kayak, yoga or walk your dog, etc.) any time through October 2. Register here.

October 2nd will be a fun and jam-packed day! A DJ will kick off the fun, along with plenty of coffee and breakfast foods to fuel the riders and walkers. The party really kicks in after the walk and rides, with live music, barbecue food from the Fresh Food Generation food truck, and top-notch craft beers from Wormtown Brewery. Plus, plenty of time to socialize with CSFP teammates and people from other food security organizations.

CSFP is hoping to line up 40 Team CSFP members and raise $35,000! All proceeds benefit our food pantry and help to put food on the tables of our neighbors in need. We are asking each Team CSFP member to raise at least $350 for the event (don’t worry, we will support your fundraising efforts with suggestions, tips and encouragement)! If you are unable to participate in this year’s Ride for Food, please consider supporting our team or one of our participants! You can donate here.

If you have any questions about the Ride for Food, please contact Team CSFP’s captain, Taylor Lies (t.lies@centrestfoodpantry.org).

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.

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

• Mon., September 12, John Henry Hobart, Bishop, 1830
  
• Tues., September 13, Cyprian of Carthage, Bishop and Martyr, 258
• Wed., September 14, Holy Cross Day
• Thur., September 15, Catherine of Genoa, Mystic and Nurse, 1510
• Fri., September 16, Ninian, Bishop, c. 430
• Sat., September 17, Hildegard of Bingen, Mystic and Scholar, 1179

Click here for the Parish Calendar online

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