Trinity Tidings – March 2022
Teach me your ways,
O LORD:
Make them known to me.
Psalm 25:4
From Pastor Ann
My Dear Family in Christ:
As I write this, Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season is upon us, and my thoughts turn to the true spiritual meaning of Lent. As you know, Lent is the way the church has always commemorated the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness, following his baptism. It was a time of austerity, temptation, and discernment. Traditionally, people have “given up something” for Lent, symbolic of the sacrifice and temptation of Jesus. You all know that I’m a big fan of “taking something on,” rather than (or in addition to) “giving something up.” What practice could you develop in the next 6 weeks that might deepen your relationship with God? Might it be a practice of self-care, such as eating healthy or regular movement/exercise? That’s a way of showing gratitude to God for the physical body you’ve been given. Might it be a regular practice of prayer or study? I encourage you to think on these things and develop a Lenten practice that will enrich your body and/or soul.
Our parish is coming to life again! We have decided to enhance our giving to the Trinity Food Pantry during Lent by focusing each week on some particular donation, mostly those things that our guests can’t purchase with their SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) benefit: things like personal care items, household and cleaning supplies, paper goods, perhaps even pet care supplies? Each week we’ll feature one of these things, and those that wish may bring their donations to church. We’ll bless them, and then move them downstairs to the parish hall for the pantry to distribute on Wednesday. In addition, Alyssa Kornacki is forming a “Peer-to-Peer” tutoring program that will be housed here at Trinity, and will be open to all area youth. She hopes to be available on Wednesday evening for the children of our Food Pantry guests. We are also developing outreach to both current homebound parishioners, and some of our friends who have drifted away during the Covid times. We are slowly emerging from our “Covid cocoon” to reach out in new ways!
My prayer is that you individually, and Trinity as a parish, may have a deep, meaningful, and holy Lenten Season.
Ann+
Please join us for Worship
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.
Sundays 9 am Holy Communion Service & Sunday School.
Thursdays 4 pm Healing Eucharist service followed by Bible study, an in- depth study of the Gospel of John. Please note new time.
Coming up
Ash Wednesday – March 2, Ashes to Go- drive thru 8-11 am & 5-6:30 pm
Traditional Ash Wednesday Liturgy – 7pm in the church.
Prayer List
Al P, Dennis & Zoe, Dave S, Nancy D, Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Martha, Drew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Seamus, Rose P, Larry P, Lynell, Denise B, Vicki & Casey, Hans, Ashley, Art, Jill & Tom, Allen, Joyce F, Valerie, Jack K., Bob M, Joe K, Peggy & Mike, Ron, Tatum N, Mary, Barbara B, Jack, Tom S, Lauren, Linda W, and Trinity Church.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met February 13. Topics covered at the meeting were the financial report – increase in gas prices affecting utility costs. Building and Grounds – boiler parts have arrived installation in late spring. Diocesan fair share and parochial report being completed. Parish growth letter to former/inactive members to encourage them to rejoin parish. Lenten outreach project themed donations to food pantry. Other outreach includes tutoring sessions for local students and hall usage for LHS talent show rehearsals. Bible study and Holy Week liturgy times discussed. We have 3 eligible children for Confirmation. Pastor Ann will check with diocese regarding the bishop’s schedule. Potential fundraising events discussed. Next vestry meeting March 13,2022.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild meeting was held February 27, 2022 to plan for upcoming months. March schedule includes Karen Walczak and Maryrose Gregoire. Easter memorial forms will be in the bulletin beginning March 13 and due by April 3, so we may order flowers and compile memorials. Thank you to everyone who faithfully serves this rewarding ministry.
Women of Trinity
Women of Trinity and friends held a luncheon February 2nd at the Olive Tree Restaurant. Thirteen people attended and all enjoyed the fellowship. The next luncheon will be at noon, April 6, at the Olive Tree Restaurant. Our Lenten Soup Fundraiser is underway, please support us and order your soup today, order forms on the web page or in the weekly bulletin. If you want to join the fun, all are welcome to join us in making soup March 10 at 10am. We are looking into a possible Mother’s Day plant sale and also a Granny’s Attic sale in May to coincide with the village wide garage sale. Watch this space for updates.
Learn more about Women of Trinity
Outreach
The Lancaster Education and Resource Network, also referred to as LEARN, is creating a free after-school tutoring program for students K-12. The program will be taking place at Trinity from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Middle- school and high -school student tutors will be helping students with their homework and studying for their classes. Signups and more information will be shared soon and we hope to begin the program in March! We are excited to share this ministry and community outreach program with Trinity!
Trinity’s Lenten Project will be collecting themed items for the food pantry each week. These are items that cannot be purchased with SNAP benefits but we all need and use.
March 6 – Paper products- such as paper towels, Kleenex, toilet paper, napkins etc.
March 13 – Toiletries- such as shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, deodorant, soap, feminine hygiene, body lotion, razors, body wash, etc.
March 20 – Cleaning products- dish soap, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaner, Lysol, laundry soap, floor cleaner, sponges, etc.
March 27– Paper products- baggies, foil, saran wrap, trash bags, paper towels, Kleenex etc.
Trinity Food Pantry ‘s new mailing address is PO Box 467, Lancaster, NY 14086.
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 Food Pantry
March Birthdays
4 Reece Monin 16 Jill Casio 21 Bret Witkowski
7 Scot Witkowski 20 Brian Harder 27 Robert Zamrok
8 Paul Goerner 20 Melanie Higgins 28 Clayton Higgins
11 Carson Monin 20 Marlane Hodgkiss 30 Elaine Monin
30 Bonnie Streigel