Trinity Tidings – June 2024
speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:15-16 NIV
My beloved siblings in Christ,
As we move towards summer, with its long days and focus on outdoor life, I want to share with you a summary of the fruit of the vestry retreat in May. We reviewed what you shared with us at the annual meeting, identified priorities, developed two goals for the rest of this year and refreshed our mission statement in light of who we are now.
Our refreshed mission statement is: A growing community called to live the gospel through prayer and outreach. All are welcome at our table!
Our priorities for the coming year include: growth, outreach and communication. For the full discussion of assets, needs and ideas in each area please see the Vestry Retreat Outcomes posted on the Church bulletin board in the parish hall.
Growth includes both growing our numbers and growing our understanding of how we live our discipleship, what it means to be an active member of this faith community. Our goal is to Grow the Church by bringing more people into church. Our objectives are to add 3 families to the church by the next annual meeting and participate in 3 events in Lancaster. Possibilities discussed were the 4th of July race, Garden Walk, and Zombieville.
Strengthen our Outreach by adding at least one outreach program. Our objective(s) are to add a caregiver support group by Dec. 1st. This could include a Blue Christmas service. Additionally, we will continue to work on our communication including our online presence, promotions, newsletter and phone tree, using multiple methods of communication to be sure everyone is connected.
I encourage you to think about what small part the Spirit may be inviting you to play in our growth towards these objectives. Could you help hand out water to runners on the 4th of July? Help staff a table for the garden walk on July 20-21st? Invite a friend or neighbor to come to a social event this summer or Fall? Do you like to research topics online, take photographs, edit videos? The Body of Christ here at Trinity needs your contribution to grow into our full measure of love. Please share your thoughts with me or any member of vestry.
Wishing you a blessed and fruitful June,
Karen+
For Pastoral Care call 716-683-1111 For Pastoral emergencies call 716-445-5653.
Please join us
Sundays 9:30 am – Holy Communion Service and Sunday School
Tuesdays 10 am-12- Stitch-n-Chat, except not June 4
Coming Events Save the Date
Coffee Hour June 2 following 9:30 service
WOT Lunch June 5 12 noon at Hillview Restaurant
Family Sunday June 9 9:30 am
Healing Eucharist June 25 11:30 parish hall
Sunday School
Thank you to Julia Tomaka and Carrie Kornacki for another successful year of Sunday School. Sunday school will begin summer break at the end of the month, but they are already making plans for next year! If any student finishing grade 2-12 is interested in attending Diocesan Sleep Away Summer Camp 8/11-8/14 please reach out for more information. The camp will be held at be held at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center in Bemus Point. The cost is $240 and scholarships are available.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met May 19, 2024. Estimates for paving/restriping the parking lot are being obtained. The Community Garden was planted May 25 and bless May 26. The revised by-laws will be sent to the diocese. The purchase of a new laptop/ hard drive for $717.74 was approved.
Vestry Members
Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416 Mary Rose Kotlowski 716-380-3641
Len Gacek 716-432-5883 Chris Gregoire 716-684-9347
Karen Walczak 716-901-6454
Altar Guild
Altar Guild will meet June 28 at 10 am to inventory and clean up the sacristy. We will also be holding a brief meeting. Please plan to join us. We are always looking for new members and ideas to enhance our services. if you’re interested speak to anyone on Altar Guild.
Women of Trinity
Thank you all for your support in helping to make our Shoe Drive a success. We also want to thank the community for supporting us including the Girl Scouts, Food Pantry, Lancaster Library, St Paul’s and St. Patrick’s together we were able to reach our goal. All that’s left is the shoe pick up, when the date becomes available, I will be asking for a few people to help the driver to load the shoes.
WOT hosted a luncheon for Stamp Out Hunger volunteers on Saturday May 11. Thank you to everyone who baked and made sandwiches and served lunches. The lunch was enjoyed by all the volunteers and many of the postal workers dropping off their food donations.
WOT and friends will hold a luncheon/meeting June 5 at Hillview Restaurant on Transit Rd at noon. Mark your calendars, all are welcome.
Coffee Hour
Are you enjoying our coffee hours? Please consider hosting one, sign-up sheet on bulletin board opposite kitchen. Coffee hours held the first Sunday of the month.
Prayer List
Paul, Linda, Rosie D, James, Mike, Andrew, Dan, Carol, Ruth Ellen, Christopher, Rose P, Lynell, Ashley, Allen, Valerie, Jack K, Ron, Cheryl, Diane S., Mary B, Brad M, Douglas B, Melanie H, Bonnie, Richard C, Cooper C, Todd, Tracey, Beverly M, Shari, Barbara, Rita C, Robert Z, Dave K, Jennifer G, Aaron Z, Paula A, Beth D, Linda W, Gretchen F, Danielle M, Luann L, Tony C, Mark and Trinity Church.
June Birthdays
7 Gretchen Beck 9 Julia Tomaka 13 Cathi Crapa 13 Len Gacek
13 Carrie Kornacki 16 Kevin Tomaka
June Anniversaries
3 Don and Patty Harder 5 Chris and Maryrose Gregoire
20 Robert and Lynn Rogers 26 Len and Dawn Gacek
Dash’s Receipts
Please continue to 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.
Newsletter
There will be no newsletter for July and August, but we will be here every Sunday all thru summer. The newsletter will resume in September. Have a happy and safe summer.