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The 22st Sunday after Pentecost,

October 20, 2024

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

MEETING OF THE MINDS

Two things:



1. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew of Bishop Knisely's office returns this Sunday for the second session to develop the search profile for your next Rector. Your attendance at the (admittedly) long meeting is essential to having an honest, accurate and effective document that will attract the best candidates to apply to be Trinity's next Rector.
2. Is the current election season getting on your last nerve? Here are my suggestions: Vote early (I did!) and say this prayer from the Book of Common Prayer when you're watching the same political ad for the fourteenth time during a baseball or football game: Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide your people in our nation in the election of officials and representatives that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your promises. Amen.

Timothy Safford, Interim Rector

RECTOR SEARCH UPDATE

Please join us this Sunday to continue the dialog. The Congregational Meeting will be on October 20, 2024, will begin after the 10:00AM service in the Hawes Room. A light lunch and beverages will be served.

During this meeting, members of the congregation will have the opportunity to answer 12 narrative questions. These answers will be used by the Profile team to create the Office of Transition Ministry Profile. A light lunch and beverages will be provided.

For those not able to attend in person, you may join via Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting, tap on link below:

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ID: 593 752 4461 / Passcode: Trinity

One tap mobile

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These meetings are very important to ensure we create a profile that properly represents Trinity Church to a potential candidate and defines what we desire in our next Rector.

If you have questions on the process, please contact,

Norris Commodore, Senior Warden, seniorwarden@trinitynewport.org

RECTOR SEARCH TEAMS

The Rector Search Teams have been selected and have been at work to creating a Prayer and updating our website. The teams are as follows:

Prayer Team includes members of the congregation that will develop a prayer to be used during worship, shared on the website and prayed daily by the teams and congregation.

  Diane Myers

Candy Gilmartin

Miriam Smith

Lisa Francisco

Communications Team will keep the congregation informed of the status of the search and discernment process.  They will lead the process of updating our website, on-line presence, and the status of the overall search process.

Dan Cordeiro

Donna Ellis

Evan Sargent

Ann Souder

Profile Team will develop an Transition Ministry Profile which describes the congregation and will be used to match with potential candidates.

Terry Commodore

Toni Green

Kate Longo

Cynthia O'Malley

John Gilmartin

Search Committee interview the potential candidate and prayerfully consider the best candidate. Their recommendation will be presented to the Vestry and Bishop for approval.

Dolores Bauer

Anne Glenn

Jesse Tumblin

Jim Patterson

Meryl Moore

Morgan Huntley

Phoebe Livingston

Jan Gordon

Pam Alexander

Heather de Pinho

Stewardship in Four Parts, 1 per week.

Part 3 of 4

How much to give?

         Most members start with a weekly donation that fits comfortably into their budget. 

         Then they move into a growth phase - when their pledge increases year after year, and sharing their assets (financial, as well as time and talents) becomes more of a priority. 

         At some point, they reach a stage where a significant portion of their income (and time) is dedicated to church and other sharing. Their giving feels “enough”, and they begin to think of themselves as generous people. Feeling generous is a wonderful thing!

         Give ‘til it hurts?

         By no means… give until it feels wonderful.



Wednesday, October 23, 2024:

Noon Healing Service

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

 Installation Watch Party of the Presiding Bishop-Elect in Providence, RI

November 2, 10:30AM

The diocese is hosting a watch party at 10:30 a. m. in the Great Hall of St. John’s Cathedral as the Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe is invested as the next presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church at a ceremony in the chapel of the Episcopal Church Center in New York City. The “price of admission” for the watch party is one pair of adult socks in a dark color that will be donated to the Church Beyond the Walls ministry. 



Afterwards, Church Beyond the Walls, (CBW) is conducting its usual ministry with some of Providence’s most vulnerable residents that same afternoon. Please click here for more details. Jeff Clark will also have more information, if you are interested in carpooling.

The Pumpkins are Here!

Pumpkin Patch: October 10-31, 2024.  

This is one of our community outreach ministries where you can meet people from all over the world. People come into the Patch from the cruise ship and tours that come for the Fall! Some have never seen Pumpkins. They can't buy a Pumpkin but they buy cider, specialty items and baked goods! You will meet so many people from the surrounding neighborhoods and hear how much they love the Patch!! If you can't sit in the Patch, please consider baking pumpkin breads or making a vat of chili to sell!!! Please sign up to be in the Patch and bring a friend or neighbor. Kids and pets are welcome! 

The Patch is open everyday from 12-6 and every weekend from 10-6. There are 2 hour shifts available and you can sign up online or at the Patch. Many hands make light work. This is a fun ministry! Any questions, please contact

Diane Myers

or Debby Lengyel 

Click on link below to sign up!

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0B4EABA92AA7FD0-51169634-trinity

Calling All Bakers!

The Baked Goods have been selling like hot cakes! Please continue the flow of baked goods to the Patch as we have cruise ships in port almost everyday until the end of the month. People from all over the world love our baked goods! Breads, muffins, cookies and boxes of Ma's dounuts can be bagged up on site if needed. Please note if any baked goods are catered dietary restrictions, such as "nut-free", "Gluten-free". Kindly bake and place cooled baked items in individual Ziplock bags. The items can be delivered to Trinity after 12PM daily and thereafter any Saturday and Sunday the Patch is open. We will especially want lots of freshly baked items on the weekends! 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Ellen Patterson, erp0317@gmail.com 

All contributions are greatly appreciated. Thanks for contributing your time and baking talents towards this important Trinity community event!

THANK YOU!! See you in the Pumpkin Patch!  

In Search of New Counters to be on a Sub List:

Sometimes a Counter can not make to the Counters meeting on Mondays at 8:45AM and they need a "Sub". If you would like to be a "sub" Please contact Fred Green. The counters meet regularly on Monday mornings at 8:45AM to count the collections from the prior week.

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers are given today

to the glory of God and in loving memory

of my brother, David Petersen Kelley

by Susan Millis

Calling all Silver Tea Crafters! Join us on Monday afternoons, 12:30 PM in the Hawes Room. Either bring your own project to work on and enjoy good company and fellowship, or help us to complete items that will be available on that day. 

Consider joining us!   Chris Pimentel cap5182@cox.net  

                                 Deb Lengyel      debby.lengyel@gmail.com  

Christmas in Newport starts Sunday, December 1, 2024. The Silver Tea will be hosted by Trinity, Saturday, December 7, 2024,1– 4 PM in the Hawes Room.

Community Meal Needs Volunteers

Please join us in serving the community! We have been very busy this year and are serving about 100 guests per meal. We delight in providing a restaurant-like experience for our guests but need your help! Please consider joining the team (we have a lot of fun!) by signing up for the many open volunteer slots here: Community Meal Calendar Sign Up. We always serve on the 1st, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month. - D'arcy Carr.

Things to do at Trinity

Message from TLC:

As Ruth Bader Ginsberg once said, "Each thing I do comes with a heightened appreciation that I am able to do it." TLC is always accepting of your talents. Please contact Pam Alexander for more information. rkalexander1@cox.net.

Trinity Sunday School: It's not too late to sign up! Please contact Dolores Bauer, dbauer104@gmail.com.

Mens Bible Study: Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00PM via Zoom. If interested in joining, please contact john_gilmartin@mac.com.

Choir Practices: If interested, please contact the Michael at michaelbahmann@yahoo.com or Fred at fjodry@trinitynewport.org.

Prayer Shawl Group (PSG) This Group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 1-3PM in the Hawes Room. The group creates Prayer Shawls, Baptismal Blankets and fellowship. All knitting and crochet talent welcomed.

Trinity Church Reading Group: A new book: "A Table for Two", by Amor Towles. the next meeting will be October 21, 2024. If interested, please contact the Parish Administrator.

*Should you have any questions, contact the Parish Administrator, Molly Chamberlain. 401-846-0660

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

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: Thank you to all who have been using Realm Connect! If interested, download Realm Connect on your mobile phone and sign in. Explore the site. Volunteers can start the process in "Serving" under "Opportunities". Fill out the "Skills and Interests". Check out "Roles" that you might be interested in.

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.

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 October 2024, the TLC coordinator is Pam Alexander, who can be reached via rkalexander1@cox.net

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. OR click here to be directed to Realm Connect, "Serving" Opportunities.



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 .

Hymns: 594, 447, 304 and 539