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Trinity Episcopal Church
The Weekly Grail Electronic Newsletter For the Week of:
Feb 17- Feb 24, 2008
The Mission of Trinity Episcopal Church is to be an open and diverse Christian family dedicated to serving God and all creation by fostering spiritual growth through worship, prayer, education, service, stewardship, and celebration.
 
 
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Greetings!   Below are the weekly announcements of events and activities of Trinity Church, Hattiesburg, MS.  Information about our parish life together for the forthcoming week, as well as special events, programs and new ministries are highlighted here.  Please espeically note the sections detailing Tuesday's At Trinity during Lent, and our Lenten Worship and Activity Schedule.  I hope you enjoy receiving this information.  Also check out the Monthly Parish Newsletter for further information. 
 
Bill
Rector,
Trinity Episcopal Church
in this issue...
WORSHIP AND ACTIVITY SCHEDULE DURING LENT

 

 

 

 

Weekly Chapel Services

   February 7 - March 20

 

      Monday

7:00 am Holy Eucharist followed by cold breakfast

      Tuesday

7:00 am Holy Eucharist followed by cold breakfast

      Thursday

7:00 am Holy Eucharist followed by cold breakfast

      Friday

7:00 am Holy Eucharist followed by cold breakfast

      Wednesday

9:30 am Holy Eucharist and Healing

      Wednesday

5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist followed by a light supper for those attending the book study on An Inconvenient Truth. (ends March 12)

 

 

Holy Week

 

Palm Sunday, March 16

8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms

10:30 a.m. Choral Holy Eucharist and Liturgy of the Palms

Wednesday, March 19

5:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service

Thursday, March 20

5:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service followed by a Seder Supper

Good Friday, March 21

Noon.  Good Friday service without communion

3:00 p.m.  Stations of the cross

5:50 p.m.  Good Friday service without communion

 

 

The Great Vigil of Easter,

Saturday, March 22

8:00 p.m.  The Great Vigil of Easter Festival Choral Holy Eucharist

 

 

Easter Day

March 23

8:00 a.m.  Holy Eucharist

10:30 a.m.  Festival Choral Holy Eucharist



Sunday
February 17

 
  • Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
  • Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m.  Part 4 of "Evangelism:  Lessons from the Early Church"
  • Adult Study , (Library), 9:15 a.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
  • Children & Youth Hour, 9:15 a.m.
  • Godly Play (Room 3), 10:15 a.m.
  • Catechesis (Room 4), 10:15 a.m.
  • Adult & Youth Confirmation Class, 4:00 p.m.
  • EYC, 5:00 p.m.

 

Monday
February 18
 
  • Holy Eucharist & Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.
  • EFM, 8:45 a.m.
  • Pine Meadows Service, 9:30 a.m.

 

Tuesday
February 19
 
  • Holy Eucharist & Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday at Trinity Lenten Lunch, 12 noon
  • Hsiaopei Lee, Viola and Amber Shay Nicholson,
  • Centering Prayer, 2:00 p.m.
  • Bible Study, 5:15 p.m.
  • Micro-Industry Mission Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

 

Wednesday
February 20
 
  • Holy Eucharist & Healing, 9:30 a.m.
  • Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.
  • Staff meeting, 4:00 p.m.
  • Holy Eucharist , 5:30 p.m.
  • Daughters of the King, 5:30 p.m.
  • Community Supper, 6:00 p.m.
  • "An Inconvenient Truth", 6:30 p.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m.

 

Thursday
February 21

  • Holy Eucharist & Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.

Friday
February 22
 
  • Holy Eucharist & Breakfast, 7:00 a.m.
  • Tidings News DEADLINE, 10:00 a.m.   email to
  • sunshinestroop@hotmail.com
  • Jr. High DOY Weekend at Camp Bratton Green
Saturday
February 23

 
  • Jr. High DOY Weekend at Camp Bratton Green
Sunday
February 24

 
  • Choir Rehearsal,
9:15 a.m.
  • Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m.  Rector's Forum
  • Adult Study , (Library), 9:15 a.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
  • Children & Youth Hour, 9:15 a.m.
  • Godly Play (Room 3), 10:15 a.m.
  • Catechesis (Room 4), 10:15 a.m.
  • Adult & Youth Confirmation Class, 4:00 p.m.
  • EYC - Bishop's Mission Corp. guest speakers, 5:00 p.m.

     

  • EYC

    Opportunity to Showcase our Children at Easter.  Beginning Sunday February 3rd and continuing throughout Lent, we will begin practicing for an Easter concert scheduled for March 23rd at the 10:30 am service.  If you have a child that would like to participate then please bring him or her to Atrium Rm 3 at 9:15am on Feb. 3rd.  We hope to see you there!  For any questions or comments please contact Lauren Wainwright at the church office (601) 544-5551.   

     
    EYE NEEDS YOUR HELP TO PREPARE MEALS

    In order to make Trinity's EYC program an enriching experience for our youth and young adults, please consider volunteering your time by signing up to provide a meal on Sunday night.  This will provide a wonderful opportunity for our parish and youth to get to know one another.  Whatever you can contribute would be greatly appreciated.  For more information or to sign up for a Sunday night throughout the spring semester call Lauren Wainwright at 601-818-3810 or email: lauren.wainwright@hotmail.com.

    FUTURE EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Adult and Youth Confirmation Classes are offered each Sunday at 4 p.m.  If you are interested in attending these classes, please contact the church office.

     

    Tuesdays at Trinity:  Concert and Luncheon Schedule.  Concerts start at noon in the Church, with lunch to follow in the Parish Hall

    Feb 19:  Hsiaopei Lee, Viola and Amber Shay Sicholson, Piano

    Feb. 26:  Kimberly David, Soprano

    March 4:  Jeff McClelland, Organ

     

    "Religion & Violence: Untangling the roots of conflict" Conference, Feb 21-23.  Please register online at www.dioms.org , scroll to News & Events, click on Events.  For additional information please contact Debo Dykes at 601-948-5954, or debo@dioms.org.  The price for this conference is $245.

     

    Second Education for Ministry Group to Begin Fall 2008. 

    Ms. Jane Lee, a certified EFM mentor will facilitate an evening EFM group beginning in the Fall of 2008.  You can learn more about EFM at http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm.  The EFM program runs the entire academic year (34 weeks).  Materials cost about $340.  If you are interested in this program - which incidentally is about the best course of study in Bible, Theology, and Ministry outside of seminary - please contact the church office at 601-544-5551.  Only 10 seats are available. 
     

    "Religion & Violence: Untangling the roots of conflict" Conference, Feb 21-23.  Please register online at www.dioms.org , scroll to News & Events, click on Events.  For additional information please contact Debo Dykes at 601-948-5954, or debo@dioms.org.  The price for this conference is $245.

     

    An Inconvenient Truth coming in Lent.  We are currently assembling the materials to do an adult study of Nobel Prize Winner Al Gore's film An Inconvenient Truth during the Rector's Forum.  A study guide will be provided.  The film puts forth the argument that we can no longer afford to view global warming as a political issue - rather, it is the biggest moral challenges facing our global civilization.  In order to be sure we prepare sufficient study materials, please email Bill at wgstroop@earthlink.net if you are interested in participating.

     

    NEEDED: CASSEROLES, SOUPS, BREADS:   Help St. Anne's keep its freezer stocked for delivery to our ill and convalescing, the bereaved and families with new babies. Whenever preparing for your family, make extra, label with directions as needed, bring to the church office. Breads can be banana nut, date nut etc.  Thanks!!!

     

    Sacred Stitches: Knitting & Needles in Holy Week by Debo Dykes.  The Center for Formation & Mission of The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, will offer a three-day conference, "Sacred Stitches: Knitting & Needles in Holy Week" on March 17th, 18th, and 19th, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of Holy Week.  The Rev. Jennifer Deaton, Chaplain for St. Andrew's Episcopal School and Priest Associate for St. Andrew's Cathedral, and The Rev. Debo Dykes, Director of Programming for The Center for Formation & Mission, will lead participants through an inner journey of their spiritual life, and share how prayer and meditation when knitting and needling stir opportunities for spiritual growth.  Registration will begin at 5:30 pm followed by dinner at 6:00 pm, and our first session will begin at 7:00 pm.   The cost for the conference is $220.00, which includes, lodging, meals, and facilitator's fee.  For registration information please contact Debo Dykes at debo@dioms.org, or call 601-948-5954.  You may also register online at www.dioms.org, News & Events, EVENTS.  Prior to the conference, participants are encouraged to visit the new knitting shop in Jackson, MS, The Knit Studio, located in the space previously known as Knit Wits.  Judy McNeil is the new owner and can be reached at 601-991-3092

     

    "PLANNED GIVING:  Ensuring the future of our Churchby Debo Dykes

    The Center for Formation & Mission of The Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, in cooperation with The Episcopal Church Foundation, will offer a one-day conference, "PLANNED GIVING: ensuring the future of our Church" on March 1st, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at St. James Episcopal Church, Jackson, MS.  Natalie Guthrie, Assistant Director of Giving Services from The Episcopal Church Foundation, will present information that can help you and your church community be good stewards of God's bounty.  The work and information provided will give the tools and contacts necessary to get started.  The cost for the one-day conference is $50.00 which includes coffee, beverages, and lunch.  For conference details, please contact The Rev. Kyle Seage at 601-948-5954, or kyleseage@dioms.org.  For registration information, please contact The Rev. Debo Dykes at 601-948-5954, or debo@dioms.org.  You may also register online at www.dioms.org, News & Events, EVENTS.

     

    HOLY LEISURE a silent retreat with special guidance from licensed Spiritual Directors March 28 -30, May 2-4, August 8-10, & November 7-9.  Maybe it's a reaction to our hectic, media-driven new century, or perhaps it's just the logical progression for those who seek a life in Christ. Whatever the reason, our HOLY  LEISURE silent retreats are attracting seekers of all ages.  Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10) reminds us of the importance of quieting our minds and calming our spirits in order to hear God's presence in our lives.  Under the guidance of licensed trained Spiritual Directors, participants will be given spiritual tools that will allow the "ambient noise" of our lives to diminish and be fully present with God.  For registration information please contact The Rev. Debo Dykes, debo@dioms.org, or 601-948-5954.

     

    Open dates for 2008 Altar Flower memorials are:

    June  29

    October 5 &19

    July 13

    November 2

    September 14 & 21

     

     

    Jody Burnett's Purse

    If you are interested in helping Jody Burnett while he is in seminary, you can write a check to Trinity Church and put in the envelopes provided in the pews that have Jody's name on it.  If you give cash, please indi-cate your name and address on the outside of the envelope. You do not have to put Jody's name on the memo line of your check.  Just put it in an envelope with Jody's name on it.  Contributions designated to a specific individual on your checks are not tax deductible. Jody would like to acknowledge your gifts, so we will provide him with names and addresses but not amounts.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the church office.

    I hope you find this weekly announcement bulletin from Trinity Parish, Hattiesburg helpful and informative.  It is intended to provide you with news of the parish and upcoming activities for the weekend and next week in our community.  
     
    See you in church on Sunday!
     
    Evensong
     
    The Rev. Dr. Bill Stroop
    Trinity Episcopal Church