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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
Feast of Pentecost
May 24, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Message from the Rector:
For the last six months or so Alison Hosford has been serving Trinity as our parish administrator. Alison (my sister) stepped in at a moment where we needed someone to get us through the major holidays and allow me some time to determine what needs we had in the office in order to hire someone new. I’m biased, of course, but Alison has been an incredible asset to Trinity and she has served us so very well.
I’m excited to announce that Caren Banks has accepted the role of parish administrator and she began working at Trinity on Tuesday. Caren was recommended to us by members of Trinity, and she brings with her a warm personality and years of professional experience that will make her a wonderful addition in our church office.
Alison will be staying on a few hours a week helping with communications work. She will continue preparing our Sunday bulletins and working on website and newsletter updates. Having Alison do this work from home will allow Caren a little more time and space to tend to the myriad of needs and tasks on our campus to keep the church running smoothly.
Moving forward, if you have announcements or other notes for the e-tower, bulletins, or website, please email Alison at communications@trinitynewport.org. All other inquiries about life at Trinity can come to Caren at parishadmin@trinitynewport.org.
We are so very blessed by all the people that make our life at Trinity possible. Please join me in gratitude that Caren and Alison are two of those people!
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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Pentecost this Sunday
This Sunday is the feast of Pentecost, and we will celebrate the Holy Spirit with red vestments and hangings. If you have something red to wear to church, this is the week to wear it!
We will also baptize two new Christians into the household of God at our 10am service: Jack and Winslow. Join us for a joyful Sunday morning at Trinity!
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Thank you to our Volunteers!
We are so grateful for the team of volunteers that came to Trinity last Saturday to tend to our beautiful grounds.
This team, under the leadership and direction of Dan Cordeiro, planted and mulched and tended to our property.
Spring is in full swing, the fountain is on, new banners are hung, and the grounds look lovely. We are fully ready for our Trinity Sunday celebration next week!
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Update from the Treasurer
Trinity Financial Update April 2026
Operating Income and Expenses
Pledge gifts received $141,863 of $354,425 pledged (annually)
Other income $ 54,898 of $171,904 budgeted (annually)
Total Income as of 30 April $196,761
Expenses as of 30 April $234,340
Shortfall $ 37,580
(covered with gifts from late 2025 and earlier in 2026)
Pledge payments vary seasonally and May and June can be particularly spare months.
Higher than budgeted expenses were for maintenance and repairs including the work done to prevent mold in the Glenn Family Center and fire protection equipment maintenance in the church. Snow removal costs were prodigious.
Organ Donations/Pledges $1,356,877
Remainder Needed $ 845,123
If you have questions, please contact the treasurer, Elaine Burress, at projectmanager@trinitynewportorg
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Strawberry Festival is Coming!
June 13, 2026 11am-4pm.
We look forward to celebrating our 12th Strawberry Festival with members of the parish and our entire community! As with every year, volunteers for strawberry prep, tent raising, serving, set up and breakdown are needed to make this event a success. Sign up to volunteer through this link or on the sign up sheet at coffee hour on Sunday. Thank you!
You can also reach out to one of the 3 chairs of the event: Cissie Ferzoco, Ellen Patterson, or Phoebe Livingston
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We continue collections for Lucy's Hearth, this week. Lucy's Hearth is a 24-hour emergency and transitional shelter in Newport County serving children and their families who are experiencing homelessness. We have supported Lucy's Hearth many times through our Pumpkin Patch, and they have a list of food needs that are tailored to families in particular. If you can bring any of the items from this list to church with you in the coming weeks, we will be sure to deliver the food to Lucy's Hearth. If you have questions about this effort, please email Diane Myers.
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Sunday, May 24
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship and Baptism
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
No Sunday School this week - join us for the baptism!
Monday, May 25
5 p.m. - Community Meal in the Hawes Room
Tuesday, May 26
4 p.m. - Outreach meeting in the Glenn Family Center
Wednesday, May 27
12 p.m.- Healing Service in the church
12 p.m.- Men's Bible Study on zoom
Thursday, May 28
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Sunday, May 31
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Trinity Sunday Worship with Presiding Bishop
No Bible Study or Sunday School
Bishop's Brunch to follow the 10 a.m. service
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Sunday School Corner
Take a look ahead at what conversations will be had in
Sunday School this Sunday.
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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 May 2026, the TLC coordinator is
Pam Alexander Click on her name and you can write her an email.
Prayer Shawl Group
This group meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month in the Hawes Room. All those who crochet or knit, experienced or inexperienced are welcomed to join. Please contact Pam Alexander for more information.
Community Meal
Join an amazing Newport community service and work with fun good-hearted people. You will 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.
Men's Bible Study Group
Wednesdays, 12 noon. Please Contact John Gilmartin if you are interested in Joining this special group who often meet by Zoom.
| | | | We give thanks this month for the May birthdays of Michael de Pinho, Oliver Lopez, Dorcas Taylor, Sergio Lopez, Bradford Beebe, Anne Glenn, Bp. Jim Jelinek, George Brainerd, Emily Skeehan, Kathy Knudsen, Nell Soper, Cheryl Hatch, Kay Winston, D'Arcy Carr, Michael Bowley, Chase Huntley, Erin Myers, Oren Baker, Anne Livingston, and Alan Bernard. | | |
Worship Participants
Sunday, May 10th
Preacher & Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Co-Music Director & Organist: Fredrick Jodry
Musicians: The Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 am Larry Pulice; 10:00 a.m. Karen Nash
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Wayne Porter; 10:00 am Brad Carter
Ushers: Larry Pulice, Alan Bernard, Robert Smith
Altar Society: Miriam Smith, Bev Lobecker, Debbie Bartlett,
Donna Ellis, Heather Ogletree
A/V Tech: Norris Commodore
Coffee Hour: Nikita Valencia
Tour Guide: Harle Tinney
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