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The Trinity Church e-Tower
for the
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026
8 AM and 10 AM Worship
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Message from the Rector:
This Sunday morning before our 10am service we will gather on the steps of Honyman Hall to bless our palms, and to prepare our procession into the church for our Palm Sunday service.
I confess that I have always found Holy Week difficult, because the moments that led up to Jesus' death on the cross are difficult to hear. And while we won't walk through his final days until Thursday and Friday of this week, we will suddenly be immersed into the story of his crucifixion mere minutes into our service on Sunday. The contrast from our joyful entry into church waving palms and singing to the Passion narrative and the crowd yelling "Crucify him!" is always jarring.
And yet, even as we move through Palm Sunday, as we share Eucharist together and wash feet on Maundy Thursday, as we remember the cross on Good Friday - resurrection awaits.
I walked the property a few days ago and my eyes rested on the earth, reminding me that new life comes in the buds breaking through, even while the air is still cold and dank. This promise of new life comes at just the right moment, while we remember death, draw close to one another in love in its midst, and look forward to the joyful proclamation we know is coming.
The air will have a chill in it on Sunday, and yet I will look forward to drawing close to you as we say our prayers, sing Hosanna, and wait for what is to come.
With gratitude,
Meaghan
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We are saddened to announce of the death of the Rev. Alan Neale in worship last Sunday. Alan served as a priest at Trinity Church for many years, and he and his wife Wendy were beloved members of our church community.
You can read his obituary online.
Please keep Wendy and her children in your prayers. We will keep you updated when service information becomes available.
Rest eternal grant to Alan, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
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LENTEN PROGRAM
Holy conversations about death and dying
The Lenten Series will conclude this Wednesday, April 1st.
The meal will begin at 5:30pm in the Hawes Room, and the program will run from 6-7:30 pm.
In our final session we will be talking about how we remember those we love. We asked participants to consider what they would want their epitaph to be as we prepare for the last session. We will consider Holy Week and how Jesus
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As we celebrate Trinity's tricentennial year, we plan to offer a monthly reflection on some part of our history. Thanks to Jeffrey Clark and
Dr. John Hattendorf for the content.
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Our Legacy:
A Cherished, Historic
Treasury of Silver.
Among the many physical and tangible assets
and treasures that Trinity has been blessed with over the centuries is a collection of fine silver. Since 1703, with the first gift of a chalice and patten sent by the governing body of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, the church has been the beneficiary of blessings in the form of memorial, gifted and commissioned liturgical silver that is still in regular use today.
Since the first recorded evidence in 1880—and likely before—a quiet, committed and faithful group of parishioners have prepared, maintained and cared for our sacred silver—vessels and other precious items—lovingly stewarding theircondition and availability for all manner of worship services and rites of the church. The Altar Society of Trinity Church is responsible for this collection that represents significant artistic, historical and community value—serving as enduring “crown jewels” that have recorded our history of faith and devotion for over three centuries.
On April 12th, a “Silver Sunday” presentation will take place, after coffee hour, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, where we will have the opportunity to see, learn about and discuss some highlighted items in depth. Our very own Mary Sinnott, longtime “Directress” of the Altar Society and visiting silver expert Spencer Gordon, will bring these curated items from our silver collection to life, in terms of their significance, provenance, quality and the underlying human story. Please join us as we experience together a rare glimpse into our past and the faithfully departed who inhabit it!
—Silver Sunday is Sunday, April 12, 2026—
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Easter Donations
Deadline Tuesday, March 31st
Donation forms were mailed out last week if you would like a form there will be extras in the tower room on Sunday.
If you would like to make a donation online, simply select the ministry listed below you would like to support. The link will bring you to each individual payment page. Once you've made a donation, you will be re-directed to an online form to fill out with dedication and date requests for the Easter season.
If you have any questions or would prefer to have us navigate the technology for you, please don't hesitate to email or call the office (401) 846-0660 and Alison will be happy to help.
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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, March 29
Palm Sunday
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship
9:00 a.m. - Bible Study in the Glenn Family Center
10 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. - Sunday School in the Glenn Family Center for pre-K - 3
(Older classes will join us in worship)
Monday, March 30
5 p.m. Community Meal
Tuesday, March 31
10 a.m.- Chrism Mass
Wednesday, April 1
12 p.m.- Healing Service
12 p.m.- Men's Group
5:30 p.m.- Lenten Program
7 p.m.- Trinity Choir Practice
Thursday, April 2
6 p.m.- Joint Maundy Thursday Service
at Emmanuel Church Newport
Friday, April 3
12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Good Friday Service at Trinity
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday
8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Worship
11 a.m. - Festive Coffee Hour and Easter Egg Hunt
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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 March 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.
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We give thanks this month for the March birthdays of Lisa Trainor, Laynie Sobin, Bob Johnstone, Timothy Safford, Charlotte Day, Bev Lobecker, Bill St. George, Patrick Lengyel, Ellen Patterson, Amy Wintersteen, George Ellis, Jeanne Kelley, Wolff Bardenheier, Andie Dwyer, Susan Millis, Suzy Hardy,
Steve Parfet, Alison Hosford, Hellen Brennan, David Fernandes, and Violet Geisler.
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Worship Participants
Sunday, March 15th
Preacher & Celebrant: The Rev. Canon Meaghan Kelly Brower
Assistant Clergy: The Rev. Noël Bailey Robinson
Co-Music Director & Organist: Fredrick Jodry
Musicians: The Trinity Choir
Acolyte & Crucifer: 8:00 am Larry Pulice; 10:00 a.m. Phoebe Livingston
Lector & Intercessor: 8:00 am Wayne Porter; 10:00 am Ann Souder
Ushers: Richard Alexander, Harle Tinney, Robert Smith
Altar Society: Lisa Trainor, Pam Alexander, Terry Commodore, Peggy Hersam
Coffee Hour: Ellen and Jim Patterson
Tour Guide: Harle Tinney
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