Evensong 
 Trinity Episcopal Church
509 West Pine Street
 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
The Weekly Grail Electronic Newsletter For the Week of:
November 9-16, 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.
 
 
Bill Stroop Photo (10-07)
Greetings!  
 
Below are the weekly announcements about the activities of Trinity Church, Hattiesburg, MS.  Information about our parish and Diocesan life together for the forthcoming week, as well as special events and future programs is described. New ministries are highlighted here too. 
 
Please note that to save paper costs, we will no longer print and distribute copies of this Sunday newsletter in Church.  You can always find a copy of The Weekly Grail on our web page
 
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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in this issue...
Sunday
November 9
  • 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: "Michelangelo's Secret Messages in the Sistine Chapel" 
  • Religion in Literature, 9:15 a.m:
  • Christmas Pageant Practice, 9:15 a.m.
  • Children's Choir, 9:45 a.m.
  • Godly Play & Catechesis, 10:15 a.m.
  • Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
  • EYC, noon

Monday
November 10

  • EFM, 8:45 a.m.
  • Pine Meadows Service, 9:30 a.m.
  • St. Anne's Guild, 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday
November 11
  • Centering Prayer, 2:00 p.m.
  • Bible Study,  5:15 p.m.

Thursday
November 13

  • St. Francis Guild, 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday
November 12
  • Holy Eucharist & Healing,  9:30 a.m.
  • Bible Study,  10:30 a.m.
  • Staff Meeting,  4:00 p.m.
  • Micro-Industry Mission Meeting,  5:30 p.m.
  • Adult Choir,  6:00 p.m. 
Friday
November 14
Saturday 
November 15
  • Food & Book Sale and More, Trinity Parish Hall, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (see details immediately below)

FOOD AND BOOK SALE
NOVEMBER 15
 
Food Sale November 15.  The ECW and the Merry Marthas have been cooking food for a month, and Saturday is when they will sell it to raise money for Trinity Church.  Come hungry, and come with lots of cash!!
 
Book Sale, November 15.  At the same time as the Food Sale, the Daughters of the King will hold a book sale.  Books will sell for $1 for hardback and 50 cents for paperback.  Profits will benefit the Church Periodical Club which in turn supports seminarians in purchasing their textbooks.  

Sunday 
November 16
  • Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.           
  • FLU SHOTS, 9:00 - 10:30 am
  • Coffee Hour, 9:15 a.m.
  • Choir Rehearsal, 9:15 a.m.
  • Rector's Forum, 9:15 a.m., "Michelangelo's Secrets of the Sistine Chapel Part 2"
  • Christmas Pageant Practice, 9:15 a.m.
  • Children's Choir, 9:45 a.m.
  • Godly Play & Catechesis, 10:15 a.m.
  • Holy Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
  • Coffee Hour, 11:30 a.m.  
  • EYC, 12 noon.

THANKSGIVING DAY SERVICE AND FEAST

We will celebrate Holy Communion at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 27 in the Parish Hall.  Like last year, we will have a Thanksgiving Potluck meal afterward.  This is a great opportunity for those who do not have family in the area to get together with their church family and share fellowship and traditional foods.  Fr. Bill will cook the turkeys, gravy, and stuffing (oyster stuffing and "regular" stuffing), and the church will provide the wine.  Everyone is welcome.  If you plan to come to the meal and wish to bring something, please call the church office at 601-544-5551 to volunteer to bring a dish in one of the following categories:
 
Potato, sweet potato, or yam side dish
Hot vegetable side dish
Hot casserole
Green salad
Fruit salad
Cranberry, pickle, olive, or other such side dish
Dessert
Non-wine beverage

HYMNS FOR NOVEMBER
 
November 9
436 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
11 Awake, my soul, and with the sun
324 Let all mortal flesh keep silence
620 Jerusalem, my happy home
58 Lo! He comes with clouds descending
 
November 16
598 Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to earth
632 O Christ, the Word incarnate
53 Once He came in blessing
655 O Jesus, I have promised
680 O God our help in ages past
 
November 23
573 Father eternal, Ruler of creation
460 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
382 King of glory, King of peace
433 We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing
494 Crown him with many crowns
 
November 30
57 Lo! He comes with clouds descending
68 Rejoice! Rejoice, believers
73 The King shall come when morning dawns
454 Jesus came adored by angels
640 Watchman, tell us of the night

EYC, NURSERY, SUNDAY SCHOOL, AND YOUTH NEWS   
  • Christmas Pageant Update:
      If any church member can provide us with risers it would be very much appreciated.  This year, the "Teach them to Fish" ministry is making a beautiful glass ornament to commemorate the Trinity Children's Pageant.  We hope to continue this new tradition in subsequent years.  Please call john DeLancey (601-543-7487) or Chris Tardy (601-582-9591) if you would like to order a Christmas Pageant ornament for you, your friends or your family.   Lastly, we are hoping to light a Christmas tree in the courtyard after the pageant this year.  If you would like to donate a tree, please call Betsy McIntire at 544-3376.
  • "Thank you" to all who have volunteered to assist Sarah in the Nursery each Sunday. We need to always have two adults present with our children in their programs.  We hope to get enough volunteers that you will only have to serve once every 2 to 3 months.  If you are interested in helping, please call the church office (601-544-5551).  We are also looking for a paid substitute for Sarah on Sunday morning when she needs to be off.
  • Mississippi Work Weekend for grades 7th-12th:  Mission On the Bay is hosting a "Mississippi Youth Event" for groups interested in coming to do a mission weekend on the coast.  On the weekend of November 21-23, groups are invited to attend a service oriented weekend complete with mission work and programming.  For more information and if you are interested in attending, please contact Andrew Bird at 1-601-347-9423.
  • EYC COOKS NEEDED.  Our EYC group has decided to schedule its weekly gathering on Sunday's right after the second service.  Andrew Bird, our new EYC director, has placed sign up sheets in the narthex and in the parish hall for parishioners to volunteer to prepare simple lunches for them.  If you are willing to prepare food for about 10 young adults, we will be very grateful.  If you have any questions about this, or about the EYC program, please contact Andrew by email at ajrbird@gmail.com  
  • Trinity Cow Still Missing from the Barn.  One of our cow costumes for the Christmas Pageant is missing.  If you have any information about the cow costume, please moo the church office (601-544-5551).  Thanks. 


NEW CONSTRUCTION FUND


The vestry created a "New Construction Fund" to receive donations that will be used for the construction of new facilities and structures on our Church campus.  One project - a porte cochère (covered driveway) over the alley - is presently under consideration. Other projects are likely to be forthcoming as we engage in long-range planning.  If you wish to donate funds for new construction projects on our campus, simply write a check to "Trinity Episcopal Church" and put "New Construction Fund" on the memo line. 

FUTURE EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
 
DOK Changes.  The Daughters of the King Koinonia Chapter at Trinity will begin meeting once monthly starting in November. The organization previously met twice monthly. The Nov. 19 and future meetings will be held the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Pam Napier's residence, 49 Overlook Point. Members and anyone interested in joining may contact Pam at 601-549-4941 for more information or for directions. Members who have email addresses will receive meeting information and a map and/or directions via email.
 
USHERS AND GREETERS NEEDED.  We are in need of ushers and greeters for the 8 am and for the 10:30 am services.  Training will be provided.  Please contact Gretchen Grimsley at gretchen@mchughfuller.com or 601-325-7671 immediately if you are willing to serve in these important ministries. 

Chair needed for the Calling & Caring Commission.  If you are interested, please call Fr. Bill at the Church Office (601-544-5551).  The Calling & Caring Commission consists of about 12 Trinity members that coordinate ministry to our own membership, particularly the hospitalized, the bereaved, the sick, the elderly, the home-bound, and those in nursing home facilities. They are a very active and important part of Trinity.  If you would like to be a part of this special ministry, please email Linda at Trinityhburg-sectary@megagate.com and she will add you on the Calling & Caring email list for updates on our hospitalized, bereaved, sick, elderly, homebound, and nursing home members.  "Thank you" to all the members of Calling & Caring for your tireless work.
 

Diocesan Gift Giving Policies.  The Diocese has adopted a policy to govern gift giving within the Diocese of Mississippi.  This policy will cover all gifts of cash, securities, real estate, other properties, and planned gifts.  The guidelines are published on line at http://s3.amazonaws.com/ dfc_attachments/public/documents/676/Gift_Acceptance_Policy_-_Diocese_of_Mississippi_-_Final.pdf

PRAYING IN COLOR, November 7th & 8th with special guest Sybil MacBeth, author, educator, and dancer.  "A new prayer form gives God an invitation and a new door to penetrate the locked cells of our hearts and minds," explains Sybil MacBeth.  For many of us, using only words to pray reduces God by the limits of our finite words.  Sybil insists that participants of this unique conference event require NO skill for drawing.  Sybil says, herself, "I cannot draw a cat!  Or a dog.  Or anything else for that matter."  This conference is about color and a new experience in worship.  Keep in mind, Sybil says, "Whether you are a visual or kinesthetic learner, a distractible or impatient soul, a word-weary pray-er or just a person looking for a new way to pray, I hope you will find this practice helpful."  Please ioin us on Friday and Saturday, November 7th & 8th for this amazing and refreshing educational experience in prayer.  For registration information please go online to www.dioms.org and scroll to News and Events, then click on Diocesan Events and scroll to "Praying in Color."  You may also contact The Rev. Debo Dykes, debo@dioms.org, or call her at 601-948-5954.
 
PRAYING IN COLOR, November 7th & 8th with special guest Sybil MacBeth, author, educator, and dancer.    "A new prayer form gives God an invitation and a new door to penetrate the locked cells of our hearts and minds," explains Sybil MacBeth.  For many of us, using only words to pray reduces God by the limits of our finite words.  Sybil insists that participants of this unique conference event require NO skill for drawing.  Sybil says, herself, "I cannot draw a cat!  Or a dog.  Or anything else for that matter."  This conference is about color and a new experience in worship.  Keep in mind, Sybil says, "Whether you are a visual or kinesthetic learner, a distractible or impatient soul, a word-weary pray-er or just a person looking for a new way to pray, I hope you will find this practice helpful."  Please ioin us on Friday and Saturday, November 7th & 8th for this amazing and refreshing educational experience in prayer.  For registration information please go online to www.dioms.org and scroll to News and Events, then click on Diocesan Events and scroll to "Praying in Color."  You may also contact The Rev. Debo Dykes, debo@dioms.org, or call her at 601-948-5954. 
 
Ride Needed to Church.  One of our parishioners lives at the Pine Meadows Center adjacent to Loyalton 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. 


TEACH THEM TO FISH MINISTRY


Support the "Teach Them to Fish" Honduran Mission.  About a year and a half 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.


Trinity Parish Emergency Relief Fund

 
The Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Emergency Relief Fund has been set up to help Mary Deane McInnis with her medical expenses.  If you would like to contribute to this fund, please make checks payable to Trinity Emergency Relief Fund.  Use the envelopes provided in the pews to designate that the contribution is for Mary Deane.  She would like to acknowledge your gifts, so we will provide her with names and addresses but not amounts.

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.

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