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The Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost,

September 15, 2024

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

Who is Jesus for Trinity?

Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do you say that I am?” Only Peter answered rightly (as we hear this Sunday), when he blurted out, “You are the Christ.”

Trinity must answer the same question, forcefully and articulately, in the months ahead.

How will Trinity testify to its trust in the Christ through collective action? Can we show a skeptical world that God is alive and present in our lives, emboldening us, assuring us, and guiding us?

Churches concerned about their future have a tendency toward group anxiety. Will we grow? Have enough money? Get more kids in Sunday School? Solutions are sought through better techniques: more lively music, better coffee, scintillating social gatherings, and the like.

However, what makes a church attractive is a palpable sense of God’s presence in people’s lives.

When was the last time God surprised you with grace and abundant love? Can you share that with others, and invite them to join you in the place where you celebrate God?

Timothy Safford, Interim Rector

The burial rite for Joseph "Sarge" Rodrigues, who died Tuesday, September 3, will be Saturday, September 14, 11 a.m. at Trinity Church, followed by an internment at the Middletown Four Corners Cemetery. His obituary can be found here

Homecoming Picnic Sunday

After 10:00AM Service

Join our fabulous community to celebrate the start of a new Church Year. Please note that Trinity has a terrific opportunity to videotape the Homecoming event. The videographer will be on-site as part of the filmmaking process for the rector search (and other uses). It will be a wonderful way for us to showcase and share what we love about the Trinity community.

The videographer will focus primarily on the barbecue and some parishioner interviews, but also some aspects of the choir/music program and potentially also Bible Study and Sunday School (subject to parental waivers). Donna and I will be coordinating directly with the different heads of each group/ministries. 

We are not looking for stars or actors but a way to share our community on video. If you are uncomfortable with video cameras, please let someone on the Vestry know.

-Dan Cordeiro and Donna Ellis

Homecoming Sunday

List of Opportunities

Leaders of each group should have a nametag at the Homecoming event. Please feel free to talk to them about the many opportunities to participate in the Trinity Community.

Worship Roles

Altar Society: Mary Sinnott

Acolyte and Lectors: Terry Commodore

A/V: Norris Commodore

Choir: Michael Bahmann, Fred Jodry

Sunday School: Dolores Bauer

Ushers: Dennis Kretzschmar and Phil Wilson

Ministries

Community Meals: Darcy Carr

Coffee Hour: Anne Livingston Counters: Fred Green

Counters: Fred Green

Graveyard History: Charlotte Johnson, Harle Tinney

Hospitality/Newcomer: Geer Isdale

PSG-Prayer Shawl and TLC Group: Pam Alexander

Pumpkin Patch: Diane Myers, Deb Lengyel

Silver Tea: Chrissy Pimentel, Deb Lengyel

Strawberry Festival: Deb Lengyel, Phoebe Livingston, Cissie Ferzoco

Calling all Silver Tea Crafters!

It’s hard to believe that summer is nearing the end and it’s already time for us to start thinking about one of Trinity’s longstanding traditions, our annual Silver Tea! This Christmas in Newport event is hosted by Trinity, and will be held on Saturday, December 7^th, 2024, from 1– 4 PM in the Hawes Room.

Do you have a secret talent that we don’t know about? Do you do needlecraft, sewing, knitting, painting, woodworking, jewelry making, ceramics, mixed media, or any other type of craft? If so, we are looking for your donation of handicrafts to be for sale on the artisan table at the tea!

If possible, please join us on Monday afternoons, beginning on September 16th, at 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  

Come one, Come all and join our Church Administration and Vestry and your fellow parish members for an Old Fashioned New England Clambake on Saturday, October 5th on the church campus at Honyman Hall. The fare will be lobster, steamers, chowdah, and all the traditional fixins. There will also be steak for those landlubbers that prefer it. You can also choose hamburgers and hot dogs which will be available for children. Lemonade, iced tea, coffee and dessert will also be provided, and you are welcome to bring your favorite beverages.

Also, you can get involved by volunteering for tasks the day of the Clambake.

Click - Clambake Registration

Click - Clambake Volunteering

The Pumpkins are Coming!!!

Hello everyone! The pumpkins will be arriving on Oct 9th at 4pm. Please mark your calendars and invite your family and neighbors to come and help. The more hands the lighter the work! We will again have members of the Salve student body to help us. I hope that we can count on you again this year to support this amazing Community Outreach for the 15th year!!  

We as a parish have donated over $60,000 to our parish outreach, Martin Luther King Center, Seaman's Church Institute, Salve's student outreach, Rising and a Honduras School. 

We need your help to make this another successful event! The sign up genius has been set up so go to the link and fill in your name. If you need us to help you please contact Diane Myers and I'd be happy to fill in your name, email and phone number.  

Can't wait to see you in the Patch!!!

Blessings, Diane Myers, dianemassage99@gmail.com

and Debby Lengyel, debby.lengyel@gmail.com

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.

Mark your Calendars!!!!

Mens Bible Study:  Resumed this past week. It will meet weekly on Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00PM via Zoom. If interested in joining, please contact john_gilmartin@mac.com.

Choir Practices: Started Thursdays, September 5, 2024. If interested, please contact the Michael at michaelbahmann@yahoo.com or Fred at fjodry@trinitynewport.org.

Prayer Shawl Group (PSG): Resumed meeting September 12, 2024. 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 Sunday School: Starts Sunday, 15, 2024. Please contact Dolores Bauer, dbauer104@gmail.com. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete sign up.

Homecoming Fellowship Picnic: September 15, 2024, after the 10 a.m. liturgy. Hosted by the Vestry.

Trinity Church Reading Group: Monday, September 16, 2024 5:00PM. Meets reguarly and off-campus at a parishioner home. “The Last Painting of Sara DeVos”, by Dominic Smith. If interested, please contact the Parish Administrator, 401-846-0660. Please note the change of date.

Evensong for St. Michael and All Angels: September 29, 202, 4PM. Trinity Church Newport.

Trinity Clambake: October 5, 2024. Trinity Church, Newport. Register via Realm Connect. Clambake - Trinity Church (onrealm.org)

To Volunteer, you can go through Realm "Connect", "Serving", "Opportunities", "Browse by Teams", "Clambake Volunteers". Or Contact the Parish Administrator.

In order to sign via Realm Connect. You must Log-in. Most Members have a Log-in for OnRealm.org or the Mobile App "Realm Connect".

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.

Pumpkin Patch: October 10-31, 2024. Pumpkins to arrive 10/9. If interested, sign up through, https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.myaccount#/

*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

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 September 2024, the TLC coordinator is Cissie Ferzoco, who can be reached via ferzoco@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 388, 675, 302 & 390.