IT ALL STARTED WITH KEN PRICE.........

In the early 1980's Ken wanted the two basements and the attic of Trinity Building cleared out, and worthwhile items saved. Lynette Neilson and Emma Beatty began the task, so dusty each night they would not come upstairs before 5 PM when the office closed. Reams of old needless things were discarded, but it was immediately apparent how many valuable records were there. Ken asked Emma Beatty if she would become the Trinity Archivist, and she agreed to try. Appeals went out to parishioners to give up what records and keepsakes they had, and the results were wonderful (they still are). When the amount of records grew, Jack Smith made the most incredible gift. He donated four large fireproof filing cabinets. Would you believe they are almost filled? Even next week a valuable paper will be contributed by Eleanor Lowe. This past year, Emma asked Barbara Allman to be her assistant and eventually take over. Barbara is interested, and very competent.

Last week, St. John's Church in Charleston called, said they were even a few years older than Trinity, and needed advice to set up their own Archives. They sent two members to Parkersburg, who excitedly went home, full of ideas, and asking Barbara and Emma to come to Charleston to help and advise.

A nice tribute to Trinity.....Bishop Price - do you hear this?????

WORK DAY, BRASS POLISHING AND PALM CROSSES:

Saturday, April 15, 9:00AM-12:00PM. Lots of jobs to spruce up the Church for Easter. Everyone is welcome to help and all help will be greatly appreciated. Please bring any tools you think might be helpful. i.e.; hammers, screwdrivers, drills, measuring tapes, etc. We will be finished in time for those who wish to attend the memorial service for Dick Smith at 2:00PM.

The Altar Guild will also be having a brass polishing, same day same time. Everything will need to be polished and cleaned in preparation for Easter Sunday. All members of the Altar Guild that can attend are asked to be there. Altar Guild wannabe’s are welcome too !!!

Palm Crosses will be being made in the Adult Education room beginning at 10 A.M. Anyone and everyone, young and not so young are invited to attend to help make crosses for Palm Sunday.

COME WALK THE ROAD WITH JESUS

FROM PILATE’S SEAT TO A BORROWED TOMB

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Pray the Stations of the Cross at Trinity Church

5:15 p.m. Fridays in Lent

An Ecumenical Stations of the Cross will take place again this year through downtown Parkersburg on Good Friday beginning at 12 noon at St. Francis Xavier.

UTO SUNDAY:

UTO Sunday will be April 30, 2000. UTO was founded in 1889 as a means of offering prayers of thanks to God for blessings received, putting tangible offerings of thanks in a small box and multiplying those offerings as support of women’s missions abroad. Today UTO continues as a way for everyone to express tangible Thanks to God for blessings, United with other Episcopalians in Offering prayers and money that reach out to our neighbors around the world. UTO contributions will be offered at the Diocesan Convention . Last year West Virginians contributed $18,000 to the UTO fund. We received $42,000 from UTO that was contributed to the Highland Education Project.

 "...I am bound by the vow I made to you,
O God; I will present to you thank offerings."

Holy Week Services

Maundy Thursday Vigil

This year’s Maundy Thursday Vigil will be held in Adam’s Chapel. The chapel will be decorated with greenery to symbolize the Garden of Gethsemane. There will be a sign up sheet in the Memorial Room. More than one person is welcome to sign-up fore each time slot.

St. Cecilia

This past Sunday’s St. Cecilia event that was to feature Raymond Tymas-Jones, Tenor, had to be cancelled due to the illness of Mr. Tymas-Jones’ father. We will look forward to having Mr. Tymas-Jones with us for next year’s St. Cecilia Series as we keep him and his father in our prayers.

Please Remember to Lock the Door !!

Several times in the past 2 weeks the back door to Trinity Hall has been found unlocked. For those who have keys—are you aware the lock turns to the right to unlock, to the left to relock? Many times anyone could come in, unannounced. PLEASE remember to relock that door immediately upon opening. Thank-you !!

Nursery Needs- 

As many of you are sure to be shopping for upcoming baby showers for the several expectant families in our parish, why not include a little something for our nursery. They need some new dolls, and most of the toys are so worn they aren't usable. If you need other ideas, just ask some of the parents, or stop by the nursery and chat with Sharon and Barbara. Thanks!

New Family Books in the Memorial Library: Three new books have been added to the Memorial Library. They are: Hope For The Flowers, Hey God,

Listen !, Change My Heart-Family Lenten Handbook. These are great books for families. Check ‘em out !!!

Gentle Reminder: A gentle reminder that pledges for the month of March were down considerably ($5000 to be exact) and that the bills continue to find us. If you are planning to be out of town this Easter and even later on this summer, please consider prepayment of your pledges. The Treasurer will be most appreciative.

In Memoriam

We have received word that on Friday, March 24th, long-time Trinitarian Dick Smith died in Texas. A Memorial Service in celebration of Dick’s life will be held Saturday, April 15 at 2:00 pm with a reception following in Trinity Hall .

For when your kids ask to drive.........

A young boy had just gotten his driving permit. He asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said to him, "I'll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up, study your Bible a little, and get your hair cut, then we will talk about it."

A month later the boy came back and again asked his father if they could discuss his use of the car.

His father said, "Son, I'm real proud of you. You have brought your grades up, you've studied your Bible diligently, but you didn't get hair cut!"

The young man waited a moment and replied, "You know dad, I've been thinking about that. You know Samson had long hair, Moses had long hair, Noah had long hair, and even Jesus had long hair." His father replied, "Yes son, and they walked everywhere they went!"

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