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Why is Lent more important this year than most?

As the search for the next rector intensifies, it is time for Trinity to show some spiritual intensity.

Lent, which begins March 5 with Ash Wednesday, is the 40-day period in which each member of the congregation is called to self-examination (of the spiritual sort, not the physical), intentional prayer, fasting and self-denial (meaning, usually, denying one’s self certain hedonistic pleasures as well as finding one particular cardinal sin to not indulge, say, like Sloth—my personal challenge!)

Most importantly, we are called to increase the discipline of “reading and meditating on God’s holy Word.

The easiest way to do this is to register and participate in the Lenten program that will be held on Wednesdays, beginning March 12, when we’ll reflect on the deeper meanings of the well-known parable, The Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Register now and don’t make me wait! I need to see a critical mass for planning, and just for the assurance that Lent at Trinity is being taken seriously, as we are meant to do.

Timothy Safford, Interim Rector

For those who have made a pledge and are waiting for the pledge envelopes they can be found in the back of the Tower Room

Each box has a name so please only take what is yours.

Trinity Church Reading Group: The next meeting will be March 10, at 5PM. This group will be reading “Sipsworth”, a novel, by Simon Van Booy. Please contact Anne Glenn if you are interested. Click on her name to write an email.

Construction as of 02/13/2025

Trinity Serves Capital Campaign

Behan Bros is making great progress on the construction of the Education and Administration building.  Additional funding is still needed to ensure we do not need to finance a long-term loan.

Your gift presents a unique opportunity to secure our future and be permanently recognized in the new building. Consider taking advantage of the available naming opportunities listed below. You may choose to honor a family member or friend and leave a lasting tribute through your philanthropy.

New Construction Naming Opportunities:

Classroom A                                    $100,000

Classroom B                                    $100,000

Mill Street Entrance                        $75,000

Nursery                                             $50,000

Landscaping and planting             $30,000

Ground floor furnishings                $20,000

Built-in storage (3)                           $10,000 / Office

Restroom (2)                                    $10,000 / Room

Main Entrance Plaque                    $5,000 and above

Thank you

Norris Commodore

Senior Warden

Help is needed in the Parish Administration

February 20 & 21st: Assistance in the office for the preparation of the Annual Meeting and Evensong.

Please click here to contact the Parish Administrator if you can spare an hour or two to help out.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Annual Meeting: March 2, 2025, 11:00AM

Join us after the 10AM service in the Hawes Room for the Annual Meeting.

After the meeting there will be an Open House Tour of the New Building! Refreshments after the tour!

Angel Choir

The Angel Choir has started and still looking for more kids who like to sing. The Choir School of Newport County is recruiting children of all ages. The Professional Choristers, ages 8-18 (7 with good reading skills) has been supported in many ways by Trinity Church since its founding in 2014 by Peter Berton. You can hear them sing an evensong with the Trinity Choir on February 23rd right here, so don’t miss that. And this year, we are bringing back the Angel Choir for ages 4-7, directed by Jenn Berton, who sings in the Trinity Choir, which will will assisted by Lily Berton, who helps with Sunday School here at Trinity. The Angel Choir builds a foundation of theory and singing through fun musical play, and is a wonderful continuation from programs like Music Together. We are so glad to bring it back into the community! It’s hard to put into words the impact The Choir School has had on the children who join. It certainly brings musical skill, with performance and travel experience; but it also builds confidence, leadership, community, belonging, empathy, encouragement and of course, brings children closer to God. 

If you know a child who may be interested in checking us out, please grab a handout from the piano in Honeyman Hall or email Jenn at jberton@mac.com. She will also attend coffee hour over the next few weeks so you can speak with her directly if you wish. Lily is also a good person to ask as she has been singing in The Choir School since age 4! You can also go to the website https://choirschoolri.org. If you wish to support us in other ways, I will also have the Newportopoly Game for sale each Sunday. 100% of the proceeds go directly to The Choir School and it’s a fun way to support us and local businesses!

SAVE THE DATE!

Strove Tuesday Pancake Supper: March 4, 2025. First seating at 5:30PM, 6:00PM Special Surprise, and 6:30PM Kitchen is closed.

Ash Wednesday: March 5, 2025. 8:00AM and 12PM Service.

Baptism Dates: April 27, 2025: Easter II and June 15, 2025: Pentecost. Please contact the Parish Administrator for more information.

Bishop Visitation: April 27, 2025. Bishop of Rhode Island, The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely will be visiting Trinity Church. There are scheduled baptisms and confirmations for that date. Please join us for a special reception afterwards. 

How to get involved

Parish Administration Assistance: Additional assistance in the office on Tuesday and Friday afternoon to answer phones, filing and assistance with production of leaflets would be greatly appreciated. Assistance in the office to prepare for the Annual Meeting would be needed the week of February 11-14, 2025. Please contact the Parish Administrator if you can spare an hour or two during that week.

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 fred_jodry@brown.edu.

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 Loves and Cares (TLC): If you would like to learn about pastoral care and helping others in our parish, please contact Pam Alexander. Sometime a phone call or card can keep us all connected.

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

Community Meal Needs Volunteers

A warm meal and comradery can make a difference. 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.

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 February 2025, the TLC coordinator is Diane Myers. Click on her name and you can write her an email.



Message from TLC: "People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel.” – Carol Burnett, Comedian and Actress

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.  

Worship Participants

Preacher: The Rev. Timothy Safford

Celebrant: The Rev. Noël Robinson.

Co-Music Director & Organist: Michael Bahmann.

Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00AM Larry Pulice, 10:00AM Phoebe Livingston.

Lector & Intercessor: 8:00AM, 10:00AM Diane Myers.

Ushers: Phillips Wilson, Candy Gilmartin, and John Gilmartin

Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett,

Nancy Ryan and Donna Ellis.

A/V: Norris Commodore

Sunday School: Dolores Bauer & Melissa Moniz.

Coffee Hour: Geer Isdale & Kim Doherty