TrinityTidings-February2026
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God
(Micah 6:8)
My dear siblings in Christ,
For the last several weeks the news has been painful. Many of us have heard reports or seen videos of things we never expected to happen in our country. Our hearts and our faith cry out for us to respond, to take actions towards justice.
It’s a good time for Lent. These six weeks before Easter began as a time of preparation for baptism at Easter. This year we will use them to renew our own commitment to living the good news of Jesus. We’ll take a close look at Jesus’ core teachings and ministry, at what makes Jesus’ message good news. We’ll try to ground ourselves in love of God and neighbor, care for the vulnerable and those on the margins, pursuing justice. As we discussed in our annual meeting, we will take steps to build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live.
As followers of Jesus, we will pray and we will act. Our communal prayer strengthens our faith in the one who is Love incarnate, so we can take loving actions, both as individuals and as a community. Throughout this newsletter you’ll find information about ways you can join in prayer and about actions you can take. Each of us must do what we can, grounded in the expansive goodness of God make flesh in Jesus. Because God’s good news is extravagant, persistent, joyful, living and active. May that good news inspire us to take action; to be bold in sharing God’s radical love in a world that’s desperately in need of good news.
Peace and all good,
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 – 12 Stitch and Chat, Healing Eucharist @11:30 2/24.
Prayer List
Paul, Rosie D., Valerie, Brad M., Douglas B., Danielle M., Luann L., Andy D., Shirley M., Zach C., Lincoln C., Sandy D., Chris B., Duane Z., Joyce K., Michael D., Karen J., David K., Steve P., Larry K., Ed D., Andy T., Marie R., Charris K., Dennis N., Fred M., Mark B., Cindy A., Jodi Y., Chloe F., Denise B., Miton V ,Amy W, Tatum Grace and Trinity Church
Sunday School
Our Sunday School is an all-ages group that meets at 9:30 Sunday mornings in the parish hall under the direction of Julia Tomaka. All children are welcome to join.
The next YUM meeting will be March 1 from 4-8pm, St Matthias, East Aurora
Family bowling March 15 from 2-4 at Broadway Sports Center call Wendy @ 716-830-5445 for more info.
Vestry Summary
Vestry met January 11th. Financial, wardens and priest’s reports were reviewed. Sexton duties and cleaning schedule draft reviewed. A check off list of cleaning duties will be compiled. Nominations and annual meeting agenda reviewed. The 2026 budget was approved by vestry. Rev. Karen’s office hours will be by appointment. Vestry agreed to purchase replacement board for outdoor sign destroyed by the wind. They also agreed to part of a New Feeding Ministry for Trinity as part of the Diocese at no financial impact to Trinity. Complete any required Safe Church training.
Altar Guild
Our meeting has been rescheduled to March 1. We will be planning for the Lent and Easter season. Easter memorials will be in the bulletins beginning March 1 and due in March 22. Lent devotionals will be available beginning Ash Wednesday. We are excited to announce we have received our new white stole in time for Easter. Cathi and Pat are scheduled for February.
Women of Trinity
Our lunch is February 4 at Hillview Restaurant at noon. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy some fellowship. Our Lenten soup sale will feature vegetarian vegetable and pasta e fagioli this year. Quarts will be $10. Please help spread the word and order yours today. You can fill out a form or call the church to order. Orders due Feb 15. If you wish to donate ingredients the sign-up sheet is posted on bulletin board. Thank you for your support.
Grounding ourselves in Good News – Thursday Compline
Every Thursday during Lent, join your family of faith in a short service of Compline at 8 pm on the Trinity Facebook page. Together we’ll pray this simple service, using readings from our Lenten devotional Tell Me Something Good and including prayers for our nation. A copy of the service will be sent out in the Feb 13th e-news, or you can pray along using your Book of Common Prayer
St Paul’s Cathedral, Buffalo – will host a celebration of Abasalom Jones and Black History Month on February 14 at 11am.
February Birthdays
3 Dennis Noonan 11 Drew Walczak 12 Michael Brehm
14 Benjamin Giza 26 Patricia Harder 27 Beverly Tomaka
February Anniversaries
14 Douglas and Judy Borschel 28 Greg and Sarah Stoltman
Coming Events Save the Date
Feb 1 Annual Meeting
Feb 4 Wot lunch, noon at Hillview
Feb 8 Vestry meeting 10:45 am
Feb 18 Ash Wed ashes to go 8am-12 and 5-6pm, Ash Wed Church Service 6:30pm
Feb 26 Caregivers group meeting 7pm
March 1 YUM gathering at St. Matthias 4-8pm
$240.39 was deposited in our account from St. Pauly in January great job! Please pass the word, about the St. Pauly’s Shed in the parking lot for clothing and shoe donations.
Outreach Opportunities
Food Pantry always appreciates any donation you can share. There is a basket upstairs in the church and a drop off bin located outside the kitchen door.
Our Family Caregivers group is open to everyone. If you know someone who is caring for a family member and could use some support, please invite them to join us. Online participation is available by emailing the church.
New outreach ministry: sandwich making to support the Cathedral’s mid-day feeding program. Take a few minutes on Feb 1 to help make sandwiches for our unsheltered siblings who come to the Cathedral each day. In these cold winter days, the Cathedral’s Ministry Center has become a warming center, with lunch, warm drinks, safe shelter from the weather and a place to charge your phone. We’ll be making sandwiches every two months to support this ministry.
Dash’s Receipts & New Bottle Drop off
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
Excited to announce, new for 2026, you can now drop your bottles and cans off at Cash for Cans on George Urban and Trinity will get the proceeds. Just label your bag of returns Trinity Episcopal Lancaster. No need to wait in line they have a table to drop and leave your donations. Thank you.