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The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost,

September 29, 2024

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

On Giving Up and Giving More

I have already started thinking about what I am going to "pledge" to Trinity Church in 2025. A "pledge," of course, is a sacred promise to support Trinity financially generally, and on the "pledge card," we declare what we'll give specifically in the year ahead. The Stewardship Team is hard at work on the campaign. You'll receive your cards to complete by the end of October, and they are due back on Sunday, November 17.

Right now, Lynn and I are giving $300 a month, which is a little less than 10% of my compensation from Trinity. But can we give more and get to 10%? For us, that's a question of what we're willing to give up. If we stop at Dunkin' and Starbucks less, and maybe only eat out once a week instead of twice, and eat fewer scallops (New Bedford's pride!), we certainly can find another $50, maybe $100.

We've experienced in 40 years of tithing (giving 10%) that we've never lacked for what we need. Our kids went to college. We live in a nice house. Sure, I would not like to drive our 2015 Prius anymore that shakes, rattles and rolls. But every time I go by Starbucks, or the car dealer, and Anthony's Seafood and don't stop but think of Trinity and my relationship with God, I have no want or envy. I feel liberated.

Don't give until it hurts. Give until it feels good. Give until it feels like freedom.

Timothy Safford, Interim Rector

Choral Evensong

 for St. Michael and All Angels

September 29, 4:00 PM,

Trinity Church, Newport

Choral Music of Tallis,

Holst and Stanford.

Sung by the Choir of Trinity Church

led by

Frederick Jodry, Co-Music Director.

Afternoon Teas to follow in the

Honeyman Hall.

All donations will be directed to the Trinity Church Music Dept.

Wednesday, October 2, 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.

Altar Flowers

The altar flowers are given today

to the glory of God and in loving memory

 of Brian O’Malley

by Cynthia O’Malley. 

RECTOR SEARCH UPDATE

Thank you for attending the Congregational meeting this past Sunday with Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew. With your input we were able document our past history and start the process of looking to the future.

Please join us to continue this dialog at the next Congregational Meeting on October 20, 2024. 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 at:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/5937524461?pwd=TVlrR1gvcElsejQ1dE5OMStOYnFoQT09&omn=96953205135

ID: 593 752 4461

Passcode: Trinity

One tap mobile

+16469313860,,5937524461#,,,,*3787816# US

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

Trinity’s Clambake Fellowship Dinner:

October 5, 2024. 



This will be a wonderful opportunity for a delicious dinner and fellowship with your fellow parishioners and their guests.



As noted at last Sunday's service, the signups have been slow. As of today, there are only 22 signed up for the dinner... we need a minimum of 60 to continue our efforts. It hurts me to say this, but we will have to cancel this event if there are not at least 60 people registered by Monday, Sept 30.

To register for this dinner, please click - Clambake Registration

To volunteer: please click - Clambake Volunteering                             

OR contact the Parish Administrator,

Molly Chamberlain, parishadmin@trinitynewport.org.

The Blessing of the Animals: October 6, 2024. Bring all well-behaved pets, or pictures of beloved pets (including those no longer with you) to a special outdoor service.

The Pumpkins are Coming!!

Pumpkin Patch: October 10-31, 2024.  

We would like to invite you to come and learn how to be in the ministry of the Pumpkin Patch!!! October 6, 2024 after church we will have a meeting about the Pumpkin Patch. Learn how to be in the Patch, how to open and close the Patch and more. We have all the directions and would love to welcome you into the FUN!!! This is one of our community outreach ministries and 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! 

Pumpkins arrive on October 9th at 4pm: Bring gloves and a friend. Lots to do and so much fun! 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 in the Hawes room. Many hands make light work. This is a fun ministry! Any questions, please contact Diane Myers, dianemassage99@gmail.com

           or Debby Lengyel, debby.lengyel@gmail.com 

Click on link below to sign up!

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

If you want to know more about Trinity’s graveyard, one good way is to volunteer for a graveyard workshop. 

It looks like the weather will cooperate on Saturday 9/28 when we will be resetting 3 stones and doing some stone cleaning from 1:00-3:30 Saturday afternoon in Trinity’s Churchyard. 

Please contact Charlotte Johnson if you are interested, charlotte02840@gmail.com. 

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 will be held the Weekend of 12/7/2024. The Silver Tea will be hosted by Trinity, Saturday, December 7^th, 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.

Back into the Swing of Things to Do!

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:

Congratulations to those 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.

Trinity300

2026 will be a milestone of achievements and celebration for our church and the Newport community. The Trinity300 committee comprised of parishioners and leaders of many Newport non-profit organizations composed the following vision statement:



"The vision of Trinity300 is to identify, organize and successfully accomplish a series of events and offerings-in the year 2026-in celebration of the 300^th anniversary of the building of historic Trinity Church, Newport. Continuing its role as a 'Welcoming Beacon' for our City and beyond, these will include lectures, exhibits, ceremonies, presentations, musical and artistic performances, social gatherings, parties and worship services."

We invite you to consider what you would like to see in this celebration and share ideas with us as we plan the events. Please indicate if you would be willing to volunteer. Please contact Jeff Clark or Bob Smith.

Jeffreyclark1@mac.com or Rpsmith373@yahoo.com

SAVE THE DATE: Sunday November 3, 2024, 10:00 AM for the feast of All Saints, when we will be including Caldara’s Missa St. Josephi in our festival liturgy, including members of the Newport string project.

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.

November 3, 2024 – All Saints

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 427, 538, 302 & 657.