Trinity Tidings – June 2025
God’s love has been poured into our hearts through
the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Rom. 5:5
June brings us an abundance of ways to rejoice in the gifts of the Spirit. We rejoice in blooming flowers and growing grass. We care for the little portion of creation we share in common, as we clean up the church grounds on June 1st.
We’ll be celebrating our shared life at Trinity on Trinity Sunday June 15, and asking you to share what’s important to you in our shared life, and what you hope for as we continue to grow in our love of God and neighbor.
June also brings us celebrations of many kinds, the end of school, the start of summer and Pride. For half a century, Episcopalians have been working toward a greater understanding and radical inclusion of all God’s children. Resolutions from General Convention from 1976 through 1994 moved us towards more inclusion of LGBTQ people in all the rites and worship of the church. In 2015, General Convention voted to amend the canons that regulate marriage, permitting any couple the rite of holy matrimony. In June 2023, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry issued a video message of encouragement to “all of my LGBTQ+ family members,” noting, “I believe deep in my soul that God is always seeking to create a world and a society where all are loved, where justice is done, and where the God-given equality of us all is honored in our relationships, in our social arrangements, and in law.” Last year, the Episcopal Church released a Pride Shield for churchwide use. The shield retains the upper-left blue corner of The Episcopal Church’s shield logo and incorporates elements of the several Pride flags. It’s featured on our How can you fit into our small parish? flyers as a small visual sign of welcome and inclusion. This month, may God’s Spirit strengthen us to share the message that everyone is God’s beloved child.
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
Tuesday’s 10 am -Stitch and Chat, Healing Eucharist @11:30am 6/24
Prayer List
Paul, Rosie D, Andrew, Valerie, Brad M, Douglas B, Dave K, Paula A, Danielle M, Luann L, Marie R, Andy T, Jane G, Donald M, Raymond, Candi W, Teresa S, Andy D, Shirley M, Zach C, Lincoln C, Bob M, Marybeth, Sandy D, Chris B, Charris K, Jim S, Kayla K, Klaw Reh, Rich K, Robert Z., Tom B, Beverly M and Trinity Church
Sunday School
June 15 will be the last day of Sunday School, complete with ice cream social for the kiddos! A huge thank you to Julia Tomaka, Carrie Kornacki and Amy Tomaka for their faithful service leading Sunday School all year! Have a great summer!
YUM- Stands for Youth United in Ministry and is for students grade 5 and up. The youth had a great time hosting the event here at Trinity May 4. The fun continued with an event held at the D house later in May. This group aims to connect students in this age group in the diocese. Please watch for upcoming summer events.
Vestry Summary
The vestry met May 18,2025. Len continues to receive estimates for renovating stained glassed windows. A building consultant will be hired to provide a comprehensive appraisal of church infrastructure needs for future grant applications. A lay worship leader session will be scheduled. Participants will be trained to lead morning prayer and other non -Eucharist services. The mutual ministry review from the diocese results conclude Trinity is strongest in areas of Invitation and Worship and weakest in areas of One church and Conflict management. Maryrose will serve as vestry liaison to the communications team.
Altar Guild
Altar Guild will be cleaning the sacristy June 27th, at 10am. New purchases include candle holders and gluten free hosts. Memorial Forms are available in back of church for flowers or the Sanctuary candle, please let us know your requests. Schedule for June includes Karen and Maryrose. We always welcome new volunteers.
Women of Trinity
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with the Stamp Out Hunger luncheon and sorting and unloading trucks. It was a huge success. Our next luncheon will be June 3, noon at Hillview and all are welcome. WOT will be providing pizza for all those hungry gardeners June 1. Hope to see you!
Gardeners Wanted!!
Free weeds, please help yourself! We’re looking for gardeners of all skill levels to help maintain the Trinity Gardens and grounds. If you have free time and like to garden, please help out. We want our grounds looking their best for the garden walk July 19. Added bonus, all of the produce from the community garden goes to the food pantry
Outreach Opportunities
Help.We are looking for volunteers to help hand out water July 4th. We are also looking for people to man our table in front of church for the garden walk July 19. Let us know if you can.
The Lancaster Youth Bureau has reached out and asked us to collect school supplies and small denomination gift cards to Walmart and Target for them over the summer. They will be used to purchase specific school supplies requested for the 2025-26 school year. We will share more details as we receive them. We will have a collection bin in the parish hall and back of church. Help if you are able. Thank you!
United Thank Offering
Don’t forget our UTO ingathering will be Trinity Sunday June 15, 2025. Each of us have things for which we’re grateful. The United Thank Offering (UTO), is a long-standing ministry of The Episcopal Church which offers us a way to share our gratitude. 100% of donations are distributed to support ministries focused on justice and bridging divides.
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. This is a great program; we receive cash for your receipts! Thank you!
May 6, $366.97 was deposited in our account from St. Pauly, great job! Please pass the word, about the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot. It’s a win- win situation, people in need get clothing, blankets etc. and church gets paid by the pound for donations. Thank you!
June Birthdays
9 Julia Tomaka
13 Cathi Crapa
13 Len Gacek
13 Carrie Kornacki
16 Kevin Tomaka
June Anniversaries
1 Stephanie and Greg West
3 Don and Patty Harder
5 Chris and Maryrose Gregoire
20 Robert and Lynn Rodgers
20 Len and Dawn Gacek
Coming Events Save the Date
June 1 Garden Blessing and Grounds clean up
June 3 WOT luncheon at Hillview 12noon
June 15 Trinity Sunday, UTO ingathering
June 21 Worship leader training 10am
June 22 Vestry meeting
June 26 Family caregiver group 7pm
June 27 Clean Sacristy 10am
July 4 Boys Club race, water handout
July 19 Lancaster Garden Walk