Trinity Episcopal Church
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| The Weekly Grail Electronic Newsletter |
For the Week of:
June 8 - June 15, 2008 |
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| 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 about the activities of Trinity Church, Hattiesburg, MS. Information about our parish life together for the forthcoming week, as well as special events and future programs is described. New ministries are highlighted here too. I hope you enjoy receiving this information. Also check out the Monthly Parish Newsletter for further information.
Bill
Rector,
Trinity Episcopal Church
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Sunday
June 8
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Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
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Coffee Hour, 9:15 a.m.
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Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
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Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m.: "Part 2: Current Perspectives of Islam," by The Rev. LTC Peter Bauer.
- Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 11:30 a.m.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STARTS JUNE 9
Trinity Vacation Bible School is from June 9th to June 13th from 9 to 11:30 a.m. FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH HALL AND IN THE OFFICE. THE COST IS $10 PER CHILD. Our theme this year is "A verse a day shows the way". All children from 3 years to 5th grade are welcome! Please show your support by volunteering your time and talents to make this an enriching program for our children. Older children are welcome as volunteers as well. Please call Anna Laura Brett (584-0904) or Betsy McIntire (544-3376) for more information. Registration is at 8:30 am, Monday, June 9.
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Monday
June 9
- Vacation Bible School Registration, 8:30 a.m.
- Vacation Bible School, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
- Pine Meadows Service, 9:30 a.m.
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Tuesday
June 10
- Vacation Bible School, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
- Centering Prayer, 2:00 p.m.
- Bible Study, 5:15 p.m.
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Wednesday
June 11
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Vacation Bible School, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
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Morning Prayer, 9:30 a.m.
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Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.
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Staff Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
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Micro-Industry Mission Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
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Adult Choir, 6:00 p.m.
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Thursday
June 12
- Vacation Bible School, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
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Saturday
June 14
- Nothing Scheduled for this day.
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Sunday FATHER'S DAY
June 15
- Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 9:15 a.m.
- Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m.: "Introduction to the Prophets and Prophetic Literature"
- Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- Coffee Hour, 11:30 a.m.
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NEW COMISSION AND GUILD CHAIRS NEEED
Cathy Dodds has agreed to serve as the new chair of the Parish Activities Commission. She will need volunteers to help her.
We also need people to volunteer to chair the Calling & Caring Commission and the Flower Guild. If you are interested, please call Linda Trussell at the Church Office (601-544-5551).
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| EYC AND YOUTH NEWS
- Camp Bratton Green Applications for Summer 2008 are available in the church office. Scholarship money is available upon request.
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| JUNE 23 BLOOD DRIVE, 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Trinity Church is partnering with United Blood Services to host a blood drive from 4 pm until 8 pm on June 23, 2008 in the parish hall. See the information below to sign yourself up, or you can call the church office at 601-544-5551. More information can be read on the church web stite at www.trinityhattiesburg.org.
You can sign up for an appointment on line by going to www.bloodhero.com. Once there just follow these easy steps to make your own appointment:
- Click on the Mississippi-Alabama area of the map. Enter trinityepiscopal under "search by sponsor code."
- The next screen will bring you to the appointment schedule. If you have donated before, your donor id is on your blood donor card. If you have not donated before, just follow the instructions to become a donor. Next, select an appointment time you can commit to between 4 and 8 pm on June 23. Once a time is selected, click "Select Appointment" bar at bottom of menu.
- An e-mail reminder will be sent the day prior to the blood drive reminding you of your scheduled appointment.
If you have any questions, contact either Bill Stroop (601-329-3538) or Beejee Dickson (601-584-8378).
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FUTURE EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
HOLY LEISURE a silent retreat with special guidance from licensed Spiritual Directors 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.
Ride Needed to Church. One of our parishioners lives at the Pine Meadows Center on Fox Chase, just off 28th about half way between the medical center and Lincoln Road. She wants to attend the 10:30 am Sunday service and needs a ride to and from church. If you can provide transportation for her, please call Fr. Bill at 601-329-3538.
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TEACH THEM TO FISH MINISTRY
Support the "Teach Them to Fish" Honduran Mission. About a year ago John DeLancy and Chris Tardy started a microindustry mission to Omoa, Honduras. With the blessings of the Bishops of Honduras and Mississippi, they have met weekly to plan teaching stained glass methods to the ladies of Omoa. The main goal of the mission is to teach a skill that can provide an income for families that want to improve themselves and their communities. John has already made two mission trips to Omoa and needs to go back at periodic intervals to continue this ministry. They need your financial support to fund this missionary work. Please make your checks payable to Trinity Church, and appropriately mark the envelopes that are provided in the pews and put them in the collection basket or mail them to the church. Any and all amounts are welcome.
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Trinity Parish Emergency Relief Fund
Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Emergency Relief Fund has been set up to help parishioners with catastrophic emergency expenses. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to Trinity Church, appropriately mark the envelopes that are provided in the pews, and put them the collection basket or mail them to the church. If you wish your donation to go to an individual, write the name of the individual on the envelope in the blank provided.
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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, appropriately mark the envelopes that are provided in the pews and put them the collection basket or mail them to the church. If you give cash, please indicate 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 checkbecause 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.
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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!
The Rev. Dr. Bill Stroop
Trinity Episcopal Church |
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