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The Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost, August 31, 2025,
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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A message from the Rector
Dear Friends,
We have now been in our new building for two weeks, and we are slowly finding our groove in this wonderful new space. We've learned how to use the new alarm system (mostly), the boxes are unpacked (mostly), and we are becoming more comfortable calling this new space our office.
If you come by the office during the week, the front door should be unlocked during office hours (try the door on the right). We are still working on signage, and some kind of doorbell or alert system, and we appreciate your patience as we work out all of the small details that come with a new building.
The building won't truly feel like the center for ministry that it is until our building dedication on Homecoming Sunday, September 21st (see Norris' message below). While the building still needs some furniture, systems, and signs, what it really needs is the people of this church who will bring this building to life. We can't wait to celebrate with you, and to give thanks to God and to all of the people who made this project possible. We really can't wait for these rooms to be filled with children who will learn, laugh, and sing together. Already this space has been used for meetings as we dream of what is next for Trinity and listen for what God is calling us to next. This is such an exciting time in the life of this parish, and I'm so honored to be part of it as your rector.
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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SAVE THE DATE
Homecoming and Building Dedication
On September 21st, following the 10 A.M. service, we will celebrate Homecoming and dedicate our new Education and Administration Building. We will announce the official name of the building and share a congregational picnic. Members of the congregation will also have an opportunity to volunteer for teams that support the life at Trinity. The Vestry will be providing burgers, hot dogs and bbq ribs. We are asking families to bring a dish to share. Pam Alexander and Alex Day have agreed to coordinate the picnic. Please let them know what you plan to bring, so we have some variety. Click on their name above and send them an email.
Norris Commodore
Senior Warden
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Sunday School
On September 21st, we will joyfully begin Sunday school in our new building!! Children ages three and up are welcome. Please consider inviting other families you know to join us. We are asking parents to sign their children in this year when they drop them off. If you need more information, have any questions or would like to help out in anyway please contact Dolores Bauer. dbauer104@gmail.com.
Please watch the ETower and bulletin for information and updates about children's ministry as the year continues.
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Time: Meet at 9:45 A.M.
Meeting Place: East Bay Bike Path Parking Lot - on your left shortly after you enter Colt State Park from Route 114 onto Asylum Road
Length Of Ride: 10-15 miles, depending on the desire of the group!
Post-Ride: TBD
For more information, please contact Wayne, wrporter65@gmail.com, Jim, jamesgrahampatterson@gmail.com , or Chris, chrismyers@cox.net.
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Men's Bible Study Group
The Men's Bible Study Group will re-start Wednesday September 3, 2025. Please Contact John Gilmartin if you are interested in Joining this special group who often meet by Zoom, mid-day on Wednesdays.
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Prayer Shawl Group
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1-3PM
Meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month
Hawes Room
All crochet and knitter, experienced or inexperienced are welcomed to join. Please contact Pam Alexander for more information.
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Silver Tea Crafters
Plans are already in the works for Trinity's Silver Tea, and the start of these plans is the items to be crafted for sale on the day of the tea. The craft group will begin this task on Tuesday, September 16th, in the Hawes room beginning at 12:30, and on each Tuesday thereafter.
For questions or more information please email Chris Pimentel or Deb Lengyel.
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Singing Opportunities at Trinity
The Trinity Choir begins rehearsing on Thursday, Sept 11th at 7 pm in the Hawes Room. New members are welcome, though some prior experience singing in choirs is useful. Please reach out to Fred_jodry@brown.edu if you would like to come try a rehearsal!
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More Singing opportunities...
Youth and teens of the Parish are invited to audition to participate in the Choir School of Newport County. Monday, September 8, 2025. Please see times below.
When our new building was being planned, some thought was given to the rooms being used during the week for educational purposes by outside organizations. We are delighted that the Choir School of Newport County (est. 2014) is our first formal renter!
Youth and teens of the Parish and greater Newport community are invited to audition to participate in the Choir School of Newport County.
Three divisions of the Choir School are taking place this season beginning September 8th:
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Angel Choir for children ages 4-7.5 meets on Mondays from 3:45 to 4:30. (Auditions not required for this division.)
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The Professional Choristers for children ages 7.5-14 meets on Mondays from 4:30-7:30, including a group dinner.
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The Choir School Teen Division (ages 15-18) is for experienced musicians who learn repertoire independently.
For more information, please fill out the form on the school's website at choirschoolri.org/contact
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Trinity Reading Group
September 15, 2025, 5:30
Book to discuss, "Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters", by Charan Ranganath.
If you are interested, please contact Anne Glenn by clicking on her name to write her an email.
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The Pumpkins are Growing!
Pumpkin Patch: October 7 -31, 2025
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Community Meal Needs Volunteers
Would you like to see an amazing Summer-time Newport community service? Do you want an opportunity to work with fun good-hearted people and go home knowing you made a difference in a person’s day? Please consider volunteering at the Community Meals, the 1st, 4th and 5th Monday of the month. You can sign up here: Community Meal Calendar Sign Up.- D'arcy Carr.
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Altar Society
The Altar Society is looking for donations of small to medium vases or vessels! Each Sunday after services, the altar flowers are delivered to Trinity parishioners who might need of a "boost" to brighten their day, letting them know that we are thinking of them and that they are missed amongst us, or to help them celebrate a special occasion. If flowers are going to homes, they typically go out in "sleeves", but to hospitals or nursing homes, we use the small vases.
Should you find yourselves with any spare vases that you are willing to part with, they can be dropped off into the sacristy on any Sunday morning or whenever the church is open, or to the hallway of Honyman.
We thank you! ~Altar Society
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Available Columbarium Niche
Members of Trinity Church,
Columbarium niche number 7 has become available. The cost for this niche is $2850/person. The cost for carving the appropriate lettering and dates on the stone and opening and closing the niche shall be the responsibility of the purchaser, their family or their estate.
Since several individuals have expressed interest in the available niche, those interested should notify the Senior Warden, in writing, by September 8th. At that time, we will randomly select the individual who will be given the opportunity to acquire the niche. That individual or family will be presented with the Columbarium Guidelines and Agreement. If you have any questions, want to review the Guidelines and Agreement, or want to express your interest, please send an email to SeniorWarden@TrinityNewport.org.
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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 September 2025, the TLC coordinator is Cissie Ferzoco Click on her name and you can write her an email.
Message from TLC: "The purpose of human life is to serve others; to show compassion and the will to help others."- Dr. Albert Schweitzer
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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
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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.
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Worship Participants
Rector: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Assisting Clergy: The Rev. Noël Bailey Robinson
Co-Music Director & Organist: Michael Bahmann
Choir: Members of the St. George's School Music Program
Kate Longo, Director of SGS Music Program
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00AM Larry Pulice; 10:00AM Phoebe Livingstone
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00AM Wayne Porter; 10:00AM Anne Glenn
Ushers: James Patterson, Karina Valencia, and Ellen Patterson
Altar Society: Mary dePinho, Jeanne Kelley, Helen Brennan,
Candy Gilmartin, Nancy Murray, and Brad Carter.
A/V: Dan Cordeiro
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Trinity Church
1 Queen Anne Sq.
Newport, RI 02840
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