Trinity Tidings – October 2022
“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search and you will find;
knock, and the door will be opened for you.
Luke11:9
From Pastor Ann
My Dear Family in Christ:
Well, fall has truly come, with its shorter days, longer nights, cooler temperatures. We mostly welcome it, except for knowing what comes very soon after: our long, cold winter. And Trinity is rolling out its fall calendar as well, with tutoring, an additional Girl Scout troop, Confirmation/Inquirers’ classes, and a 2-session teaching for the younger kids about the Eucharist. Most of them are already receiving Communion with us, but we want to do some teaching about what those “little white cookies, dipped in wine” really mean. Please see inside for more information about these things. The Snowflake Bazaar planning is going full steam ahead, and we need workers! So if you can give us even a couple of hours on Saturday, November 12, be sure to talk to one of the Women of Trinity, or look for the sign up sheets that we’ll be posting! This month, on October 8, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis (lover of the natural world, and especially animals) by blessing pets. I have blessed almost every kind of animal (no bugs yet, but I’m open to it), so bring your beasties on Saturday the 8th, and we’ll get some holy water on them, and pray for all of you!
Before you know it, Advent will be upon us, and then the Bishop’s visit on December 18! I know that for most of us, our fall schedules have started: educational, cultural, whatever. I hope it isn’t overwhelming, after a relatively leisurely summer. But my prayer for you this month is that you can take time for church (of course!), and to enjoy the blessings of this beautiful season. And unless you’re a skier, try not to think about winter!
Ann+
Please Join Us
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Communion Service and Sunday School
Tuesday 10 am – Stitch and Chat
Thursdays 4 pm Healing Eucharist followed by bible study.
On Thursdays at 4 pm we begin with a service of Holy Eucharist and Healing that takes about a half hour. This is a small and intimate service, where we pray and receive anointing for those loved ones that are particularly in our hearts that week. After the Eucharist, we continue to study the Gospel of Matthew, which will be our primary Gospel resource in worship for the coming Liturgical year. Bible Study lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, and we are using a printed resource this year: “The Gospel of Matthew: God With Us,” published by Kerygma.
Coming Events
October 8 – 11 am pet blessing
October 9 – Confirmation class after 9:30 am service
November 12 – 10-3 Snowflake Bazaar
November 23 – 7pm Thanksgiving Eve service
December 18 – The BISHOP is coming! Mark your calendars and save the date
An 8-week course in preparation for confirmation, formal reception into the Episcopal Church, or formal renewal of Baptismal vows. will begin October 2. We will meet 10/2, 16, 23, & 30, November 20 & 27, and December 4 & 11. The sessions will be held right after church in the library/conference room, for 45 minutes. The Bishop will be visiting Trinity on December 18. This will be his first visit to Trinity, so let’s give him a warm welcome!
Sunday School
Sunday School began Sunday September 11 at our new time 9:30 am under the direction of Julia Tomaka. We had our backpacks blessed for the new school year. Sunday school plans to have an Instructed Eucharist on October 16 and 30, from 9 to 9:25 am.
Prayer List
Al P, Dennis & Zoe, Nancy D, Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Martha, Drew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Seamus, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Art, Jill & Tom, Allen, Valerie, Bob M, Joe K, Peggy & Mike, Ron, Cheryl, Linda F, Diane S, Mitchel f, Mary B, Alana T, Kathy, Georgia, Musiak Family and Trinity Church.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met September 11. They are in the process of doing an annual performance review, as required by the diocese. An evaluation will be presented to Pastor Ann on October 16. Vestry is also reviewing whether 16 hours is the correct time commitment. Tops gift cards were purchased and place in the office for alms fund dispersal. The new LEARN coordinators Kara Morgan and Alyssa Darone were introduced. The next meeting will be October 9.
Vestry Members
Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416 Craig Kornacki 716-604-5814
Len Gacek 716-432-5883 Theresia Mather 716-684-3770
Dennis Noonan 716-984-4024 Chris Gregoire 716-684-934
Karen Walczak 716-901-6454
Altar Guild
Remember you can request a memorial or thanksgiving by filling out the form found in back of church or downstairs or on the web. The cost for the Sanctuary candle remains $10 but the cost of a floral arrangement has increased to $35 for a small arrangement or $60 for a large. Completed order forms may be placed in collection plate, through slot in office door, or mailed in. Requests must be received the Sunday before your requested date. September altar schedule includes Bev and Pat. Next Altar guild meeting is November 6.
Women of Trinity
Please plan to join us at our next luncheon at the Olive Tree on October 5 at noon. Everyone is welcome! WOT met Sept 18 to begin planning our SNOWFLAKE BAZAAR. Save the date: November 12, 10-3. We will have our famous clam chowder lunch, presale soup quarts, baked goods, crafts, basket raffle and of course Granny’s Attic! Donations for granny’s attic may be brought to the undercroft anytime. Basket and craft donations are also always welcomed. We will have sign- up sheets for volunteers to work or to donate chowder ingredients. Pre sale soup order forms will be in the bulletin and on our webpage. This is a major fundraiser for the church and we’re hoping for a huge success! Consider helping, many hands make light work.
Outreach
The Lancaster Education and Resource Network, also referred to as LEARN, will offer a fall program on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you know of any students in need of enrichment send a text to the LEARN tutoring number, 716-391-2216.
Trinity’s food pantry will resume delivery to shut-ins. If you know of someone in need of this service, please have them call church at 716-683-1111 and a food pantry volunteer will call them back and set it up. Trinity Food Pantry ‘s mailing address is PO Box 467, Lancaster, NY 14086. As always donations are always welcome.
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!!!
Stitch and Chat
Please join us Tuesdays from 10 am -12 pm. The last Tuesday of each month Pastor Ann will join us for Holy Communion at 11:30. This is a wonderful opportunity for those who find the 9:30 service difficult to attend, all are welcome at our table.
October Birthdays
2 Linda Neilson 9 Becca English 19 Logan Schaal
6 Don Harder 12 Craig Kornacki 23 Amelia Higgins
7 Madison Tomaka 16 Donna Nablo 25 Eric Gacek