Trinity Tidings – October 2024
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and walk in love, as Christ loved us, and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice for God.
My beloved siblings in Christ,
Our seasons continue to turn. This month we wrap up the Season of Creation with a pet blessing on 10/3 @ 6:30 pm and our Songfest Social on 10/5 at 5 pm. I’m hoping to see you at one or both of these, and encourage you to bring a friend, maybe someone who’s not sure about church but loves animals, music, or simply a fun meal with friends.
This month I invite you to reflect on generosity. When have you offered generosity to others? When have you been the recipient of a generous gift of time, talent or treasure from someone else? Generosity changes us – when we receive and when we give. Generosity is a practice we learn and grow in all through our lives. It’s not easy to give up our precious time or to give away the funds we worked hard to get. It takes something as radical as Love, to inspire us. As a community we learn to walk in that Love together.
As we’ve listened to the Gospel of Mark this year, we’ve heard Jesus walking in love with those who are poor, sick, marginalized. Jesus calls us all to take that journey with him. This past year I’ve seen this community walk in love by feeding our neighbors, caring for the poor, supporting those who are ill, gathering to pray, learn and grow. This year as our Stewardship Campaign begins, we’ll be sharing stories of how we Walk in Love here at Trinity. And we’ll be looking ahead to how we want to grow – in love and in our shared ministry.
Beginning this month, I’ll be sharing a brief weekly reflection with you. They’ll be available by email, on our website and a few printed copies will also be in the parish hall. I also want to let you know I’m ending my weekly evening office hours due to lack of demand. Going forward I’ll be in the office Tuesday from 11-1. I’m happy to meet you after work, just reach out and we’ll find a time.
Peace,
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, Healing Eucharist the last Tuesday of the month
Thursdays 7 pm Book Group A Place at the Table
Coming Events Save the Date
WOT Lunch Oct. 2 12 noon at Hillview Restaurant
Pet Blessing Oct. 3 6:30pm
Book group Oct. 3 7pm
Songfest and Social Oct. 5 5pm
Snowflake Bazaar Nov. 9 10-3pm
Prayer List
Paul, Linda, Rosie D, Andrew, Dan, Ruth Ellen, Valerie, Jack K, Brad M, Douglas B, Melanie H, Richard C, Cooper C, Beverly M, Robert Z, Dave K, Jennifer G, Aaron Z, Paula A, Danielle M, Luann L, Johnny, Dan, Andy T, Andy D, Dave S, Linda W, Tamara, Scott G, Evan G, Ben G, Tom & Gerri S, Sue G, Kathy S, River S, Donna P and Trinity Church.
Sunday School
Backpack Blessing was held September 8th for students and teachers. If you missed it, please see Pastor Karen for your backpack tag.
Sunday School started Sept 15. Welcome back to all our students and teachers. All children are welcome to join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30am downstairs. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Vestry Summary
The vestry met Sept 8, 2024. Highlights include the Town fire inspection completed with the elevator inspection, upon further review no ceilings were needed in closets. The by-laws were approved and signed by the bishop. The stewardship campaign is set to begin in Oct. Trinity renewed an endowment CD at 4%. Pastor Karen and Maryrose will attend convention. Next meeting will be 10/13. Have a question or concern ask a vestry member.
Vestry Members
Cathi Crapa 716- 684-7416 Maryrose Kotlowski 716-380-3641
Len Gacek 716-432-5883 Chris Gregoire 716-684-9347
Karen Walczak 716-901-645
Altar Guild
We thank you for bringing God’s beautiful fall bounty on display in front of the altar and invite you to continue to add to our display this Creation season.
Memorial forms are located in back of church or downstairs if you wish to order flowers or sanctuary candle.
Women of Trinity
Our annual Snowflake Bazaar will be held November 9. Please save the date we will need everyone’s help as this is our biggest fundraiser. This event includes a bake sale, a basket raffle, a soup/ lunch sale, a craft sale and a rummage sale (Granny’s Attic.) Currently we are accepting clean gently used donations for Granny’s Attic. We are also looking for donations to our basket raffle. Gift cards to anyplace are always a big hit, i.e. Tops, Wegmans, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Target, Kohl’s etc. Also very popular are scratch off lottery tickets. Please leave these donations in the counting room. Sign-up sheets for soup ingredients will be posted on bulletin board as well as sign up for volunteers to work. Please consider donating a couple of hours. There is a way for everyone to help make this bazaar our best one ever. Many hands make light work.
WOT and friends next luncheon is at noon October 2 at Hillview Restaurant on Transit.
Outreach
Food Pantry always in need of donations, be as generous as you can. Basket located in front of church, outside kitchen door and downstairs.
In September $297.98 was deposited in our account from St. Pauly. Please pass the word about the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot. It’s a win- win situation. Thank you!!
October Birthdays
10/2 Linda Nielson 10/6 Don Harder 10/7 Madison Tomaka
10/11 Katie Harder 10/12 Craig Kornacki 10/18 Kelly Brehm
10/23 Amelia Higgins
October Anniversaries
10/12 Dan and Karen Walczak 10/15 Jim and Gretchen Furlong
10/19 Bob and Joyce Zamrok
Dash’s Receipts
Please continue to save your Dash market receipts and ask your friends for theirs. There is box located downstairs in the parish hall or put them on table in the front of the church.
Coffee Hour
Our coffee hours have been great so far. Please consider hosting one, sign-up sheet on bulletin board opposite kitchen. Coffee hours are held the first Sunday of the month.
Newsletter
Would you prefer a digital copy of your newsletter, just let us know we’d be happy to accommodate.