Trinity Tidings – February 2023
“You are my refuge and my shield;
I have put my hope in your word.”
Psalm 119:114
My Dear Family in Christ:
I want to update you about the change in my status here at Trinity. Life is all about unexpected change, isn’t it? My recent broken collarbone, combined with an expected update to my Letter of Agreement with Trinity led me to a time of discernment, in which I realized that I don’t have the strength and energy that I had when I came to you even 5 years ago. I can’t really provide the all-around parish leadership that you want and so richly deserve. Yes, I’m admitting that age can lead to fewer personal resources! So, I decided that I should step down as your priest-in-charge. I have offered, and the vestry has accepted my offer to serve as your long-term supply priest, while you are now free to search for that priest who can be all that you want and need. I will be free to use my best priestly gifts, which are leading worship and preaching, as well as my Sunday afternoon service at Canterbury Woods.
For most of you, this won’t look much different. I will still be here with you every Sunday, and I will still be here to do the Stitch & Chat Eucharist on the last Tuesday of every month. I will also be available for funerals and special services. What’s different is that I won’t be keeping regular office hours, doing administrative tasks or attending vestry or parish meetings.
What will I be doing with my time? I hope to write more. I hope to spend more time at my trailer by the lake in the spring, summer, and fall. I hope to travel more, including visits to my family and friends in the Midwest. I may expand my small spiritual direction practice (I was trained in 2008, and have seen a few people regularly for spiritual guidance). And who knows what else the future may hold? But I hope we will have some time remaining to worship and learn together. Please know that you remain in my heart and my prayers.
In Christ’s Love,
Ann+
Please join us for Worship
Sunday s 9:30am Holy Communion Service & Sunday School
Live streaming of the Sunday 9:30AM 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.
Please call the church office at 716-683-1111 if you are in need Pastoral care. This phone line will be monitored daily.
Stich and Chat continues to meet Tuesdays at 10am with Eucharist the last Tuesday of the month.
Coming up
Ash Wednesday Ashes to Go- drive thru 8:30-9:30 am & 5-6:30 pm
Traditional Ash Wednesday Liturgy – 7pm in the church
Annual meeting
The annual meeting originally scheduled for January 15 was held January 29th. Reports were presented from the Priest, Warden, Audit, Altar Guild, Sunday School, Women of Trinity, Food Pantry, and LEARN. The 2023 budget was approved.
Craig Kornacki and Dennis Noonan announced they both are stepping down from vestry. Craig shared he has been a member of vestry for 10 years and has recently accepted a job promotion and would like more time with family. We want to thank them both for their faithful service. Mary Rose has agreed to fill one of the vestry vacancies Thank you to the remaining vestry members for your continued leadership.
Trinity appears to be at a crossroads, as we have no Priest in Charge or a Warden. Please pray for Trinity as we work through these changes.
Prayer List
Al P, Nancy D, Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Drew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Seamus, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Art, Jill & Tom, Allen, Valerie W, Jack K., Bob M, Joe K, Mike, Ron, Cheryl, Linda & Scott, Diane S, Mary B, Alana T, Nancy, Jackie, Milton, Jackie M, Mitch F, Don M, Lynn M, Danielle M, Zoe, Francis T, Charris, Brad M, Douglas B, Chris G and Trinity Church.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met January 9, 2022. Topics covered at the meeting Included one of the boilers needed new bearings, an unexpected expense of $1776. Pastor Ann is completing the parochial report. LEARN update currently 9 students are being tutored. Vestry also went over Pastor Ann’s Letter of agreement, which Pastor Ann opted not to sign. Vestry to check with diocese on next steps. Vestry voted to approve the 2023 budget to be presented at annual meeting.
Vestry Members
Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416 Len Gacek 716-432-5883
Theresia Mather 716- 684-3770 Mary Rose Gregorie 716-380-3641
Karen Walczak 716-901-6454 Chris Gregoire 716-684-9347
Altar Guild
Altar Guild next meeting will be February 19, 2023 following 9:30 am service. February schedule includes Pat Harder and Cathi Crapa. New members always welcome, please plan to join us.
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.
Women of Trinity
Women of Trinity and friends will hold a luncheon February 1nd at noon at the Olive Tree on Broadway. All are welcome to join us in fellowship. Spread the word! Red Clam Chowder pre-sale fund raising event to be held in March. We will have a sign- up sheet for ingredients and a pre-sale order form available soon.
Outreach
Trinity Food Pantry‘s 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 cereal and personal care 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!!
February Birthdays
3 Dennis Noonan 26 Patricia Harder
10 Jamie Nalo 27 Beverly Tomaka
11 Drew Walczak