Trinity Tidings – October 2023
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
Psalm 119:105
Fellow Parishioners:
Trinity continues our search for a permanent Priest-In -Charge. Vestry and the Diocese continues to search for the best option available to us. While we are faithfully waiting, we continue to enjoy a variety of talented guest preachers. Fortunately, we have been able to secure supply clergy for each Sunday. We also have been able to continue the Healing Eucharist held the last Tuesday of each month in the parish hall. Rev. Karen Gough graciously returned to Trinity for two funerals.
The Episcopal Convention will be held October 20 and 21 in Erie, Pa. If anyone is interested in serving as a delegate for Trinity, please let any vestry person know. We are a parish in good standing, so even without permanent clergy we are permitted to vote.
Trinity is happy to provide a meeting space to seven Girl Scouts troops this year an increase from last year. Between worship, the food pantry and the Girl Scouts our building is being used almost every day.
Our Snowflake Bazaar is coming up November 11. It is our biggest fundraising event and everyone can help. We will be collecting items for Granny’s attic, asking for baked goods, basket raffle donations, soup ingredients, help making soup and working the day of the bazaar. This event is always successful because this parish is always so generous with their support. Thank you.
Please join us for Worship
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Communion Service and Sunday School
Tuesday 10 am – Stitch and Chat
Live streaming of the Sunday 9:30 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.
Prayer List
Nancy D, Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Drew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Allen, Valerie, Jack K, Mike, Ron, Cheryl, Diane S, Mary B, Bob P, Don M, Zoe, Francis T, Brad M, Douglas B, Melanie H, Tom, Bonnie, Bill P, Richard C, Cooper C, Todd, Tracey, Beverly M, Dave S and Trinity Church.
Coming Events Save the Date
Snowflake Bazaar November 11 10-3pm
Sunday School
Sunday School began Sunday September 1 at 9:30 am under the direction of Julia Tomaka and her assistant Carrie Kornacki. Both students and teachers had their backpacks blessed for the new school year on September 10. We are happy to see some new faces in Sunday School, all are welcome. It is such a joy to see the children come up to church at communion. Trinity is thankful to have such a dedicated teachers and students.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met September 17. They are continuing to work with Canon Abbott and Canon Craig Dressler on finding a permanent clergy person for Trinity. The vestry continues to oversee all thing related to Trinity including the finances, building repairs and maintenance, building usage and correspondence. The annual audit was completed by Kevin Tomaka and his committee, approved by Vestry and submitted to the diocese.
Vestry Members
Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416 Mary Rose Kotlowski 716-380-3641
Len Gacek 716-432-5883 Theresia Mather 716-684-3770
Karen Walczak 716-901-6454 Chris Gregoire 716-684-9347
Altar Guild
Fall is here and our altar is looking beautiful with the mums, pumpkins, Indian corn and gourds. Please feel free to add to it, we will leave it up until Thanksgiving. We hope you enjoy natures beauty our gentle reminder of all we have to be thankful for. 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. October altar schedule includes Bev and Pat.
Women of Trinity
Please plan to join us at our next luncheon at the Hillview restaurant on October 4 at noon. The Olive Tree restaurant is still closed. Our SNOWFLAKE BAZAAR will be held November 11, 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.
Stitch and Chat
Please join us Tuesdays from 10 am -12 pm. There is no Stitch and Chat 10/3. October 10 Giselle Jackman will do a guest presentation. October 31 Rev. Colleen 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 7 Madison Tomaka 18 Kelly Brehm
6 Don Harder 12 Craig Kornacki 23 Amelia Higgins
October Anniversaries
12 Daniel & Karen Walczak 17 Bill & Kathy Palmer
25 Jim & Gretchen Furlong 19 Bob & Joyce Zamrok
Outreach
Trinity’s food pantry freezer broke. Thanks to an emergency grant from Feed More WNY together with the food pantry they were able to purchase a beautiful new one. Food Pantry’s client base continues to grow. Donations requested include boxed dessert mixes like brownies, cakes and breads. Soups and personal care items also always needed. Thanks to Karen Walczak for attending Food Pantry board meetings and keeping us informed.
Trinity’s food pantry has resumed 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.
If you’re cleaning out your closets don’t forget the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot for your used clothing donations. It’s a win win situation people in need get clothing, blankets etc. and church gets paid by the pound for donations Thank you!!!
Dash’s Receipts
Please save your Dash market receipts and ask your friends for theirs. We are collecting them as part of a fundraising project. There is box located downstairs in the parish hall or put them on table in the front of the church. Thank you!