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The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost,

July 21, 2024

8:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. Services

Wednesday, July 24, 2024:

Noon Healing Service

Join the Rev. Noël Robinson and Deacon Christine Cassels for a quiet service of reflection and prayer, with communion and the laying on hands for healing.

Prayer of St. Francis



Lord, make me an instrument of your peace:

where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;

to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love;

for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

The Trinity Altar Society is happy to assist you in providing flowers as a beautiful symbol of what we offer to God in our worship. Whether to honor a loved one’s memory, to celebrate a special occasion, or simply in thanksgiving, it only takes a phone call or an e-mail to Chris Pimentel, cap5182@cox.net or (401)683-5188.

Tower Lighting

The historic spire of Trinity Church is lit nightly. When you contribute to the cost of lighting, you may memorialize a person who has passed or give thanks for an event, like an anniversary or birthday. The traditional offering is $50, but please give as the Spirit moves! Contact Molly Chamberlain, Parishadmin@trinitynewport.org to make arrangements.  

OnRealm.org:

What is onRealm.org? Realm a secure online platform design specifically for Churches and their members. Realm is the access to the church’s community. There is a “Directory” of members. It is the “Giving” site for donations and pledges. It is a place to share “News” and promote Trinity related “Events”. It is also a place for Volunteers to sign up for “Serving” opportunities on Sundays. It is a community-based platform that centralizes information for Trinity Church. In order to get into onRealm,org, you must be invited. 

This past Spring, Elaine Burgess has sent out invitations to join. Please click on the link in her email to be brought to the Trinity Church's Realm Platform and create an account.

Once you are signed in, you will see in the upper left-hand corner, you will see a choice of Realm and Connect. Please click on Connect and explore the options you see. There are options on the left and bottom of the screen.

Please note: Only one Realm or Realm Connect Account per email. For example if you live in a two person household or more and there is only one email account then there can only be one Realm Connect Account. If you do not have an email account, please contact Molly Chamberlain, Parish Administrator.

You can Download the free App Realm Connect onto your phone or iPad and explore the site.

If you are interested in volunteering, click on “Serving”, then “Opportunities” to find a volunteer group of interest. Request an invite and the leader of that group should respond within a few days.

If a Volunteer has received an “Assignment” and is asked to “Accept” the request, please accept if the schedule works for you in order to be confirmed in that time slot. If you need to change the date and time, please contact Molly Chamberlain.

If you are having any difficulties with signing on or with the mobile app, please contact Molly Chamberlain, Parish Administrator, (401) 846-0660.

Open position in the Diocesan Committees.

It is always good to have people from the parish involved with Diocesan affairs. Elections for these committees will be at the Diocesan Convention in October. Please confer with The Rev. Timothy Safford, The Rev. Christine Cassels or The Rev. Noël Robinson if you are interested. The Parish Administrator, Molly Chamberlain can provide the Nomination Form.

OPEN POSITIONS BEGINNING AT CONVENTION 2024

Some of these positions are appointed by the Bishop, others are elected by Convention or Diocesan Council. Nomination forms for elected positions are due by September 11, 2024

COMMITTEE ON CANONS                                                                                                             Meets as needed

1 lay person needed

1 clergy person needed

Reviews amendments of the Charter, Constitution and Canons of the Diocese as well as the Rules of Order of the Diocesan Convention.

COMMITTEE ON AGENDA                                                                                                         Meets as needed

3 people needed

Arranges the calendar for the sessions of Diocesan Convention

COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS                                                                                                   Meets as needed

2 lay people needed

Resolutions submitted to Diocesan Convention for action are reviewed by this committee.

COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS                                                                                                          Meets as needed

1 lay person needed   

2 clergy persons needed

Searches for nominees for all open positions on diocesan committees and oversees elections at Diocesan Convention.

STANDING COMMITTEE*                                                                 Meets monthly 3^rd Tuesday 4 pm via Zoom

1 lay person needed

1 clergy person needed    

The Standing Committee serves as a council of advice to the bishop, must approve the sale or encumbrance of all church property, approves candidates to be ordained, and gives consent to the election of bishops in other dioceses. 

DIOCESAN COUNCIL*                                                                  Meets monthly 4^th Wednesday 6 pm via Zoom

1 lay person needed

1 lay person needed from West Bay Deanery     

Diocesan Council develops and implements the mission, program, budget and policies of the diocese and approves the formation of all new commissions, committees and defines the scope of their work, and requires reports from all commissions and committees; approves the Bishop’s appointment of individuals to chair Diocesan organizations; and makes adjustments in the current budget of the Diocese and approves the proposed diocesan budget upon recommendation of the Commission on Finance and the Committee on Program and Budget.    

COMMISSION ON FINANCE*                                                          Meets monthly 1^st Thursday 5 pm via Zoom

1 lay person needed 

Reporting to Diocesan Council, the Commission on Finance maintains general supervision of the financial affairs of the Diocese, advises the Bishop on financial matters, advises churches on financial matters when requested, assists the Program and Budget Committee as it prepares proposed budgets and recommends the annual budget for approval by Diocesan Council, oversees required compliance of custodians of the Diocesan Investment Trust, and assures that adequate insurance exists on Diocesan and parish properties.   

COMMISSION ON CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT                               Meets monthly 1^st Tuesday 5 pm via Zoom

3 lay people needed

1 clergy person needed     

Reporting to Diocesan Council, CDC serves as a resource to parishes and missions by offering educational opportunities such as Learn and Lead, Leadership Institute, and by offering consultation to churches regarding planning and programming. CDC also recommends to Diocesan Council grants for parishes and missions in the areas of stewardship, evangelism and church growth.  

 COMMISSION ON MINISTRY                                                      Meets monthly on Saturdays, in person, in Providence

2 lay people needed

Members of COM advise and assist the Bishop in the determination of present and future opportunities and needs for the ministry of all baptized persons, and in the design and oversight of the ongoing process of recruitment, discernment and formation for ministry both lay and ordained.   

 COMMISSION ON INVESTMENTS                                            Meets quarterly on a Wednesday at 12 noon via Zoom 

2 lay people needed

2 clergy people needed    

This Commission has responsibility for the control and management of endowment and trust funds of the Diocese and shall administer the trust organized under Rhode Island law known as ‘The Diocesan Investment Trust.’ 

*Those seeking positions in these groups must be canonically resident clergy or adult communicants in good standing registered in a church in our Diocese.  

Trinity300

2026 will be a milestone of achievements and celebration for our church and the Newport community. The Trinity300 committee comprised of parishioners and leaders of many Newport non-profit organizations composed the following vision statement:

The vision of Trinity300 is to identify, organize and successfully accomplish a series of events and offerings-in the year 2026-in celebration of the 300^th anniversary of the building of historic Trinity Church, Newport. Continuing its role as a Welcoming Beacon for our City and beyond, these will include lectures, exhibits, ceremonies, presentations, musical and artistic performances, social gatherings, parties and worship services.

We invite you to consider what you would like to see in this celebration and share ideas with us as we plan the events. Please indicate if you would be willing to volunteer. Please contact Jeff Clark or Bob Smith.

Jeffreyclark1@mac.com or Rpsmith373@yahoo.com

Calendar for Baptism 2024-2025:

The schedule for Baptisms for the next year is available for all who plan to welcome new bundles of joy into our lives in the next few months. Adult Baptisms are invited as well. All are encouraged to contact the Parish Administrator to schedule a meeting with the Interim Rector, once you have decided on a season for a Baptism.

November 3, 2024 – All Saints

January 12, 2025 – The Sunday after the Epiphany

April 27, 2025 – Second Sunday of Easter

June 8, 2025 - Pentecost

Trinity Loves and Cares 

Trinity Loves and Cares is a ministry of pastoral care of praying for and providing support to members of Trinity Church for July 2024, the TLC coordinator is Kay Winston, who can be reached via (914) 629-5021 

Women’s Circle:

The Women’s circle will take a break from this ministry for July and August.

Prayer Shawl Group:

PSG will be taking a Summer break and will resume in the Fall.



The Trinity Church Reading Group:

Enjoy your summer reading. This book club will resume after Labor Day. 

Park for free on Sunday Morning will begin May 1, 2024. Should you wish to park in the Mary St. Parking Lot, you will need a Trinitiy Church Parking Pass. Please click here, print a pass and place on your dashboard on Sunday Morning when you come to church. There will be limited number of passes in the Tower Room for guests. Please remember to print your passes.

Usher Talent Search

We are looking for new ushers for this important ministry at Trinity. As ushers, you will be able to greet parishioners, both old and new, as well as visitors to our historic church. This is a wonderful opportunity for new members to meet more Trinitarians and we welcome both couples or individuals. Please contact Dennis Kretzschmar, either at church or email (djkretzschmar@gmail.com) for further information.



A/V Support 

We are looking for individuals interested in helping to operate the A/V equipment to record the 10AM service, so those not able to attend in person can follow the service. No experience required. If you are interested, access here .

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Hello Office Volunteers! 

The Parish Admin Office is open and all volunteers are welcome. If you have time to assist in the office: Tuesdays and/or Fridays from 10am to 2 pm, let me know! -Molly Chamberlain, parishadmin@trinitynewport.org or access here .

Hymn 11, 470, 318, & 344