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The Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost,

September 1, 2024

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

On Labor Day, the Episcopal Church reminds us of the dignity of work and our interdependence on all human labor for life. 

In the prayer book, I like the prayer on page 259 that asks God to be, “present with your people where they work,” and to “give to us all a pride in what we do.” In the prayer for Labor Day on page 261, we ask God to “guide us in all the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but for the common good.” We ask God “to arouse our concern for those who are out of work,” and to advocate for “a proper return for our own labor.”

I do wish politics would rise to the aspirations of these prayers rather than devolve into what we must endure through in this political season.

And, as summer comes to its practical end, let us sing with gusto the hymns, “Jesus, thou divine companion, help us to work our best! Bless us in our daily labor, lead us to our Sabbath rest.”

Timothy Safford, Interim Rector

Community Meal Needs Volunteers: September 2nd

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.

Saint Columba’s Chapel Presents The ABC's of Getting Older

with Sara Chadwick and Nancy Scott,

6:00 PM in the parish hall. 2 Thursdays and 2 Mondays. (Thurs. Aug. 22nd and 29th + Mon. Sept. 9th and 16th)   

Meeting at St. Columba's Chapel: 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

For more information, visit www.stcolumbaschapel.org

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 or (401)683-5188.

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.

Deacon Christine's Back-To-School Supplies

Collection Drive for the Boys & Girls Club:

Thank you for all the School Supplies donations that have been made. Good news is that there still is time to bring in a donation. All last-minute donations should be brought to the Parish Administrators Office by Tuesday, Sept. 2nd They will be delivered September 3rd.

The children at the Boys and Girls Club could really use supplies to make it a great year. The list of supplies needed can be found on the desk in the Hawes Room Foyer. As Christine has mentioned before...

"St. Paul said to the Corinthians: 'So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly for God loves a cheerful giver."

Mark your Calendars!!!!

Choir Practices: Start Thursday, September 5, 2024. Hawes Hall, Trinity Church

Trinity Church Reading Group: Meets regularly and off-campus at a parishioner

home. Monday September 9, 2024, 5PM. “The Last Painting of Sara DeVos”,

by Dominic Smith.

Prayer Shawl Group (PSG): Will resume meeting September 12, 2024. Hawes

Hall, Trinity Church.

Trinity Sunday School: Starts Sunday, 15, 2024. Hawes Hall, Trinity Church.

Homecoming Fellowship Picnic: September 15, 2024. Trinity Church Lawn.

Evensong for St. Michaels and All Angels: September 29, 2024, 4PM

Trinity Church, Newport.

Trinity Clambake: October 5, 2024. Trinity Church, Newport.

The Blessing of the Animals: October 6, 2024. 

Please contact the Parish Administrator, Molly Chamberlain, should you have any questions: 401-846-0660.

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 372, 586, 333 & 379.