Trinity Tidings – February 2022
Let your hope keep you joyful,
Be patient in your troubles
And pray at all times.
Romans 12:12
From Pastor Ann
My Dear Family in Christ:
What an annual meeting we had! Great folks, great food, and yes, even great fun! A group of 18 of us gathered in the parish hall, fed by the Women of Trinity (as well as whichever business made that delicious breakfast pizza). We did our business matters, including adopting the scariest, biggest deficit budget that we ever have intentionally made. The Vestry and Treasurer all did our due diligence in cutting cost corners wherever possible, but Trinity has always stepped out in faith that the money would come from somewhere, and it always has. But all who attended are aware that we have to do our part to make the two ends of the budget meet, and that includes working really hard at fundraising ideas (several good ideas have been generated that we’ll be considering, sharing, and developing), working to grow our parish family, and recruiting friends, family members, and organizations to rent our hall for events. We developed a list of priorities for 2022 that included recruitment; developing a pastoral care network, adding music, and increasing internet communications, updated parish directory and outreach. We began to dream a little as a parish, setting out things we’d like to see happen in our corner of the world. My word for the year is “Hope.” I have great hopes for us not just resuming the parish life that we enjoyed before the pandemic closed us down, but for having a deeper, richer life together than ever. I hope you all join me in that hope. Craig shared an inspirational bible verse from Deuteronomy at the meeting today, and I’d like to share another, this from Jeremiah: “I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord: plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope, and a future.” You know I preach a lot about the scriptural promises that we share as Christians; that sure sounds like a promise to me! Let’s join together in going forward, believing and delighting in that promise!
Ann+
Please join us for Worship
Sundays 9am Holy Communion Service & Sunday School.
Thursdays 11am Healing Eucharist service followed by Bible study, book of John.
Coming up
Live streaming of the Sunday 9 AM service is available. It can be viewed at any time during the week if you miss it live. A Facebook account is not required, simply log onto Trinity’s webpage and click the link at top of page.
Ash Wednesday March 2, 2022. Ashes to Go- drive thru 8-11 am & 5-6:30 pm
Traditional Ash Wednesday Liturgy – 7pm in the church.
Annual meeting
All existing Vestry members as well as the addition of Chris Gregoire and Karen Walczak were elected. Thank you to all of you for stepping up. The 2022 budget was approved. Many good ideas were discussed on how to implement changes to support our 2022 goals.
Also discussed was Bible study. Although it has resumed, we would like more members to be able to take part in this enriching time. This is the part we need YOU to help us with. If you would be sincerely likely to attend if this gathering took place on a different day or time, please let Pastor Ann know. Is a deeper engagement with scripture something you would like to try? How about other topics? Maybe a few sessions on prayer or the contents of our own Book of Common Prayer? Particular Saints or Biblical figures? Some feedback could really help us shape this format to meet your needs in order to enrich your faith life in the best ways possible. Let us hear from you! Please email call or text and let Pastor Ann or the church office know your interests.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met January 9 and 16, 2022. Topics covered at the meeting included by-laws, organizational, building and grounds, financial and fundraising. Also discussed was clergy salary and the capital loan. Vestry voted to approve the 2022 Good Faith Budget to be presented at annual meeting.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild next meeting will be February 27, 2022 following 9 am service. February schedule includes Pat Harder and Julia Heyd. New members always welcome, please plan to join us. To our secret candle lighter, we miss you!
You may request a floral memorial or the sanctuary candle for any occasion you wish. Memorial forms are located in the back of church or on the information table in the main hall, also on the Trinity website. If you wish to make a memorial, please submit it one week prior, so we may publish them in the bulletin. Thank you.d
Women of Trinity
Women of Trinity and friends will hold a luncheon February 2nd at noon at the Olive Tree on Broadway. All are welcome to join us in fellowship. Spread the word! Possible clam chowder pre-sale fund raising event to be held during Lent, we will keep you posted. A granny’s attic sale in May is also being explored.
Learn more about Women of Trinity
Outreach
Trinity Food Pantry ‘s new mailing address is PO Box 467, Lancaster, NY 14086. There is a basket in front of church for donations and a drop box outside. All donations are greatly appreciated. Especially needed are toiletries, paper and cleaning products.
If you’re cleaning out your closets don’t forget the St. Pauly’s shed in the parking lot for your used clothing donations. Thank you!!
Learn more about Trinity Pantry
February Birthdays
3 Dennis Noonan 26 Patricia Harder
10 Jamie Nablo 27 Beverly Tomaka
11 Drew Walczak