Trinity Tidings – May 2023

“God raised the Lord from death,

And he will also raise us by his power.”

Fellow Parishioners: 

The Lord has risen and spring has sprung! We hope you are enjoying the spring bulbs in bloom around the church grounds. We will be holding a spring clean up day to tidy up the church grounds soon. 

Trinity continues in our search for a permanent priest, under the direction of Rev Jason Shank from the diocese.  We are enjoying Fr. Terry Bull while he is here with us at Trinity. Fr. Terry continues to lead us in worship on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Come celebrate the Risen Lord with us. 

The National Day of Prayer is May 4,2023. It was signed into law in 1952 by President Harry Truman. It is a day when people of all faiths are asked to pray for our country. If you wish to join others in this year’s National Day of Prayer you can from 12:00-12:45 in front of the Lancaster Town Hall at 21 Central Avenue or from 7:00-8:00pm at Lancaster Presbyterian Church, 5641 Broadway. 

Many things are happening at Trinity this month. Mother’s Day Basket pick up is May 11th for those of you who ordered plants. The Stamp Out Hunger postal worker food drive is May 13. Please put your donations by your mailbox, they will be brought to the Trinity Food Pantry. Also, May 20th we will hold a book, baked goods and hot dog sale.

Remember you can’t spell church without a “u”. Hope to see you soon!

Please join us for Worship

Sundays           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.

Sunday School meets during the 9:30 am service Sunday mornings. All are welcome, please join us.

Stich and Chat continues to meet Tuesdays at 10am with Eucharist the last Tuesday of the month at 11:30am.

Anyone missing a white canvas bag from Snowflake Bazaar please call the church.

Prayer List

Al P, Nancy D, Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Drew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Art, Jill & Tom, Allen, Valerie W, Jack K., Bob M, Joe K, Mike, Ron, Cheryl, Diane S, Mary B, Jackie, Milton, Jackie M, Mitch F, Don M, Zoe, Francis T, Brad M, Douglas B, Melanie H, Denise, Mary, Tom, Bonnie Bill B, Bev T, Jennifer C and Trinity Church.

Coming up

May 11            Pick -up Mother’s Day Baskets                      

May Birthdays

Julia Heyd                 May 2                        Dale Fehringer                     May 21

Mary Giza                 May 12                      Dawn Gacek                        May 23

William Palmer         May 17                      Chris Gregoire                      May 31

Jack Hodgkiss         May 19         

May Anniversaries

Mary and Daniel Giza        May 27          Ken and Jill Cascio              May 31

Vestry Summary

The vestry met April 16,2023. The active membership list is now updated. Rev. Jason Shank has been contacted to advise us on next steps in our clergy search. Fundraisers discussed include the Hotdog/bake/Book sale and a chicken BBQ. We have reached out to the Boys and Girls Club for their input as we have done the chicken BBQ as a joint project in the past. On going business in progress includes by-laws, updating records and LEARN. The next vestry meeting May 21.

Vestry Members

Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416                    Len Gacek 716-432-5883        

Theresia Mather 716- 684-3770            Maryrose Kotlowski 716-380-3641                                     

Karen Walczak 716-901-6454                Chris Gregoire 716-684-9347

Altar Guild

Thank you to everyone who helped clean and decorate the church for Easter, the church was beautiful! The Altar guild meeting for May 21 has been postponed due to vestry meeting that day. Memorial forms are in the back of church and downstairs for anyone who wants to make a memorial. 

Women of Trinity

Women of Trinity and friends hosted a luncheon on April 5 at the Olive Tree. It was a small group last month but fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended. The next luncheon is June 7th mark your calendars.

Thank you for supporting our Mother’s Day Basket sale. Pick up is May 11th from 12-2pm or 6-7pm.

Women of Trinity will be assembling sandwiches at 9am May 13th for the postal worker food drive, volunteers needed.

The Village wide garage sale is May 20th. This year the women have decided to do a Hot dog lunch, baked goods and used book sale instead of the garage sale. Please bring your used books to the undercroft. Also, we will have sign up sheets for bake goods and volunteers to work the event.

Trinity Food Pantry’s mailing address is PO Box 467, Lancaster, NY 14086. There is a drop box located outside the church for your convenience and a basket at the front of church for donations. 

If you’re cleaning out your closets don’t forget the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot for your used clothing donations. People in need get the clothes, and Trinity gets paid by the pound for donations, it’s a Win-Win. Thank you!!