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This Saturday, May 13th, the ECW will be holding a Fyne Junque Sale in Trinity Hall
from 8 am until 2 pm. Everyone is asked to bring in anything they would like to donate
to the sale as soon as possible. If you need help getting your items to the church,
please call Jackie Nicholson at 485-6399 , Betsy Curry at 422-0466, Beth West at
295-3130, or the church office, and someone will be more than happy to come and pick-up
the items for you. Pricing lists with suggested prices for specific items are available
at the church. Also, receipts are available in the church office for anyone who would
like to keep a record of their donations for tax purposes.
Set-up for the sale will be on Friday, May
12th from 10 am till 12 noon and again from 5 pm until we’re done. If you can help out
at one or both of these times please sign-up in on the Bulletin Board in Trinity Hall or
contact Jackie Nicholson.
Fliers advertising the sale are available at the
church office. If anyone can grab a few and post them on community bulletin boards at
grocery stores, hand them out to friends etc. it would be greatly appreciated. All
proceeds from the sale will go to the Episcopal Habitat Project. |
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Faith @ Fifth and Juliana
The following is from the Rev’d Michael Hadaway, cub reporter for the
Times. J
The Diocese meets in it's 123rd Convention
Representatives from all over the Diocese met last weekend (May 5-7) at
the Holiday Inn in Martinsburg for our annual Convention hosted by Trinity Church, Martinsburg. Trinity was
represented by Eric Lawson, Carol Adams, and Hampden Fitcher as delegates. Fr. Hunter, of course, was your
clergy representative, and Douglass Adams, Susie Fitcher, Betty Rodda, and myself were also attending as part
of the Trinity delegation. If you have any questions ask any of us. The theme this year was "Spiritual
Formation," there were forums and discussions aimed at exploring how we integrate our faith into our
lives — the forums included prayer, play, spiritual reading, and 9-5 connecting Sunday and Monday.
During the business portion of Convention Doug Adams was elected to a
full term on the Standing Committee of the Diocese, which oversees many of the operations of the Diocese while
the search process for the next bishop continues, Doug had been filling an uncompleted term. Voting was done
on a new machine that worked wonderfully and will help to streamline the process as we elect a bishop next
year at Trinity. We also thank Betty Rodda for willingness to serve as a diocesan Trustee. Unfortunately, the
balloting did not go her way (or ours).
Nominations for the next bishop are now open, if you are interested in
the process or wish to nominate someone talk with Fr. Hunter or Betty Rodda (who serves on the Search
Committee).
Friday night featured the kick-off for the Peterkin Capital Campaign, at
which Bishop Ken Price, Trinity’s 11th Rector, was a featured speaker. Bishop Price camped and work at
Peterkin for forty years; he and others spoke of the effects it has had on their lives and the lives of people
around the diocese and the whole nation. This campaign, which has been discussed in The Times is aimed
at gaining the funds for needed repair, updates and construction at Peterkin.
Next year’s convention, which we are hosting along with Good Shepherd,
will include the election of the Seventh Bishop of West Virginia. That election will take place in the nave at
Trinity. Please keep this in your prayers and thoughts.
In Christ,
The Rev. Michael Hadaway
Soon-to-be-your-Priest |
Ordination Trip:
As everyone is aware, our new Priest-Intern Michael Hadaway will be ordained into the Priesthood at
Trinity Church in Huntington on Saturday, June 10th. A bus has been chartered especially for the trip. If you
would like to attend and take the bus, please call the church office as soon as possible to get your name added to
the list. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this very special day and help show our support for Michael
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Father Griffin C. Callahan Book Available !! Father
Griffin C. Callahan, Rector of Trinity Church from 1960-1974, has written a book entitled, KAIROS MOMEMTS
REMEMBERED: “Taking Hurdles For Our Coach.” In the book, Father Callahan shares memories of God’s grace at
work in persons and events throughout his life. The books are $34.95 each, pus $5.00 shipping and handling, but if 6
or more copies are ordered the price falls to $28.00 each. Please contact the church office if you are interested in
purchasing a copy.
Postal Workers Food Drive: May
13th is the Postal Workers food drive and Trinity will be one of the recipients of the canned goods collected during
this annual drive. Help is needed that day between 1:00 pm and 2 pm to unpack the groceries and stock the shelves of
our food pantry. If you can help just show up and we’ll put you to work ! Your assistance will be greatly
appreciated !
Ladies Who Launder: Before
the summer doldrums take over, please check your laundries and linen closets. Trinity’s linen closets are shy a
number of tablecloths kindly taken home to be laundered, but not yet returned. Missing are several 8 foot
tablecloths: 6 gold, 4 pink, 5 ivory and 5 white. Missing card table size cloths are: 2 gold, 3 pink, 9 ivory plus
one 70” round white. If you have any of these tablecloths please return them as soon as you are able.
Food Closet Volunteers Needed: Could
you spare one hour a week, or once or twice a month to help others ? Trinity’s Food Pantry is in need of a person
or persons to provide this ministry. Only qualification needed is a willingness to help others by filling bags with
food for the hungry. If you can help, please call Betty Rodda at 295-4727 or contact the church office at 422-3362.
Congratulations Kathleen!!
Congratulations go out to Kathleen Kafka who placed 4th in the
State Math and Science Field Day!! Way to go !!
IT’S NOT TOO EARLY
TO THINK ABOUT THE BOOK SALE !!
Monday, November 6th through November 9th were the dates set for the annual used Book Sale at the Spring
planning meeting.
Lynette Neilson and Carma Guertin are heading the Steering Committee, with Carol Ralsten to handle
scheduling. Others named at the late April meeting include Emily Grayson, treasurer; Annie Mitchell,
thank-you notes; Helen Wilson, “GEMS,” and Helen Roberts, Emily Grayson, Kim Couch, Betsy Curry and
Betsy Smith, public relations.
The “Pick-up Crew” includes Bob Brantner, Charlie Allman, Ed Johnson, Jack Dowling and Lee Fritch.
Parish Administrator Betty Matthews will co-ordinate the latter effort, and Sexton Cathy Brookover will
assist.
The Book Sale Luncheon will be chaired by Carol Adams with the help of the St. Anne’s Guild. Betty
Rodda will head “Food For Thought,” the gourmet goodies table, and Betsy Smith will be in charge of “Christmas
Presence,” the gift table boutique. Yet to be named are the Set-up and Clean-up chairpersons. There also
may be designated chairmen for each day.
Fliers will soon be available for posting in cars and elsewhere, asking for books….but not until the
Fyne Junque Sale is over !!
Book Marking will start June 6th at 10 a.m. in Trinity Hall, and continue every Tuesday and Wednesday at
that time, as long as needed. The instructions for marking are simple, and are being revised to make them
even more so. Volunteers are very much needed for this important work. Plan to join your Trinity friends in
this, whenever you can. The Book Sale cannot be without everyone’s help !!
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Trinity Rainbow
Cards: The
note cards published by the Archive Committee with the photo of Trinity with the rainbow above it are still
available. The price has been decreased from $13/box to $10/box. Each box contains 10 note cards and envelopes. If
interested please contact Barb Allman or the church office at 422-3362.
Choir Rehearsals Canceled: Choir
Director Arlene Wetzel announced this past Sunday that due to everyone’s extremely busy schedules during the month
of May, that choir rehearsals will be cancelled for the remainder of the season. The choir will of course still be
singing on Sunday mornings through June 11 (Pentecost).
“A
Tribute to Women” :
“Just Us Friends” the singing group, which includes our own Barbara Full, who
performed at our Lasagna Dinner will be presenting “A Tribute to Women”, a review of songs about women, on the
Showboat Becky Thatcher on May 12th and 13th at 8:00 P.M. and again on Mother’s Day, May 14th at 2:00 P.M. For
more information you can contact the Becky Thatcher Theatre at 740-373-6033.
ECW Spring Luncheon: The
ECW Spring Luncheon is scheduled for May 20th at the home of Diana Ruley at 400 51st Street, Vienna. The luncheon
will begin at 10:30 A.M. with Holy Eucharist. Our speaker for the Spring Luncheon will be Jackie Scott of the P.S.
Project. The luncheon is open to all women of Trinity. Cost of the luncheon is $5.00. Please call Pat Fritch at
295-9414 by May 15th to make your reservation.
Outdoor Passion Play Needs Volunteers :
Pastor Lee Hammond of Calvary Memorial Church is asking for
volunteers for the Mid-Ohio Valley Out-Door Passion Drama which is to be presented on July 21st, 22nd, 23rd and on
August 11th, 12th and 13th, 2000. A great deal of music is presented during this program and anyone interested in
participating will receive a practice tape and written music for each song. Several rehearsal dates have also been
set and are as follows: June 6th and 20th , July 6th, 13th and 18th with dress rehearsal on July 20th. All rehearsal
sessions will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Memorial Church located behind the 7th street McDonald’s. If anyone
would like to participate, please contact Calvary Memorial at 422-1772. All denominations welcome.
Morning Prayer: Many
thanks to Paul Miller for leading us in Morning Prayer Services while Father Hunter and Trinity’s Convention
Delegates attended this year’s Convention in Martinsburg. Thanks also to LaVerne Marshall for reading Bp. Vaché’s
pastoral letter to the lectors and musicians and all for their help.
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From Fr. Hunter — Please
remember that we will CELEBRATE Connie’s ministry with us on Sunday, May 21. The worship will be “Peterkin-style.”
Also, on that Sunday we will recognize our graduating Seniors and our graduating acolytes.
If you know a graduating Senior, please let the office know SOON. We don’t want to miss anyone! |
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Last week's story was based on Luke 24:28-30, the Road to Emmaus. It is the story of how Jesus'
resurrection was made known to some of His disciples. They had been in His presence for quite awhile, but had
not realized who He was. It is odd how many times situations like this occur in our lives. We sort of go on
with our lives with a kind of tunnel vision until circumstances or people force us to snap out of it. However,
it is hard for us to accept the truth because of our doubts that creep in. Factor in the opinions of others
and it increases our doubt and steers us away from what we may have initially known was true. I think God puts
us in these situations to make us aware that we are not in control of our lives or anyone else's. We think we
are until something miraculous or unexpected happens.
This week we will hear the story of the Good Shepherd and the Lord's Supper
(Psalm 23, John 10, and Matthew 18). We will hear how God is the Good Shepherd who shows us the way. He
is still with us in the bread and wine that we share each Sunday.
Peace,
Connie |
Please hold these people, events and circumstances in your daily prayers. Also, we encourage you to always say a
prayer for those unknown persons who have no one to pray for them. By-the-way, please remember to renew prayer
requests weekly.
Tom Patrick, Nellie Taylor, Alex Nortrup, Donna Tyo, Mazie and Gene Smith, Maggie Crofton, Gladys Fitcher, Julia
Batten, Gene and Periene Oeland, Ann Johnson, Corrine Aymar, Don Northrup, Walter Kafka, Justine Eby, Harriett
DeHoff, Fred, Woody and Gloria Thacker, Edward Aymar, George Cleary, David and Jane Couch, Jane Gibbons, Mike Davis,
Sandy McKinley, Sherry Evans, Paula Goody, Lori Garbesi, Shirley Lawrence-Berrey, Bob Reindle, Lori Widmeyer, Marion
Culbertson, Bill Mutters, Betty Fitcher Raby, Virginia Stealey, Jean and Terry Cummings, Norman Fury, Laura Lynn
Roth, W. Randolph Purdy, Sherry Echard and Doris Robert.
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Ministers for Sunday, May 14, 2000
| Chalice
Bearers: |
Charlotte Bee,
Carol Olson, Sue Ellen Johnson, Eric Lawson |
| Lectors: |
Charlotte Bee,
Charlotte Dauphin, Jim Full |
| Ushers: |
Forbes Heihle,
Bill Eason, Jim Full |
| Acolytes: |
Dianne
Johnson, Blake Johnson, Chelsie Nicholson, Jennifer McKernanCoffee |
| Coffee Hour: |
Lee and Pat
Fritch |
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Proper for Easter IV
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Ezekiel 2:1-7, Psalm 123, 2 Corinthians 12:2-10,
Mark 6:1-6 |
Altar Guild for May 11-17
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Saturday, May 13th: setup, Charlotte and Bill
Bee, Sunday: Between: Helen Roberts, Clean-up: Charlotte Muse, Cara Bowen, Tues., May 16th: Paul Miller,
Wed. May 17th: Sandi Lawson |
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Outreach Items of the Month
 | Cereal |
| Dish Detergent |
Please place in basket at the
back of the church
| Godly Play:
The following people are on the Godly Play schedule for this coming Sunday, May 7th:
Storyteller:
Megan Gyongyosi
Greeter: Julie Gyongyosi
Aunts: Julie Rathbone and Sue Ellen Johnson.
If anyone would like to volunteer to help with Godly Play contact DRE Connie Waterman at 422-3362.
You can even sign-up for next year too !!!! |
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| Times Deadline
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items for the Times need to be to the editor by 5 PM on Fridays !! Information can be left
in my mailbox at the church or information can be emailed to me at bcurry@trinitytimes.com Many thanks
for your cooperation, Betsy Curry. |
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Vestry : The
next meeting of the Vestry will be held on Monday, May 15th at 7:00 P.M. in Trinity Hall. Meetings are
open to all members of the congregation. |
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TUNE IN TODAY! |
Gentle Reminder:
A gentle reminder that the bills continue to find us. If you
are planning to be out of town this spring and even later on this summer, please consider prepayment of your
pledges. The Treasurer will be most appreciative.
| Supper Club:
The next and last (until Fall) Supper Club event will be held on June 16th at the home of Craig and
Betsy Curry. Although we will not have Supper Club in May, we will plan on seeing everyone in June
before summertime vacations get into full swing. More details will be in later editions of the Times. |
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God’s Wife ??
A little boy about 10 years old was standing before a shoe store on the roadway, barefooted, peering through the
window, and shivering with cold.
A lady approached the boy and said, "My little fellow, why are you looking so earnestly in that
window?"
"I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes," was the boys reply.
The lady took him by the hand and went into the store and asked the clerk to get half a dozen pairs of socks for
the boy. She then asked if he could give her a basin of water and a towel. He quickly brought them to her. She took
the little fellow to the back part of the store and, removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and
dried them with a towel. By this time the clerk had returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy's feet, she
purchased him a pair of shoes. She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him.
She patted him on the head and said, "No doubt, my little fellow, you feel more comfortable now?"
As she turned to go, the astonished lad caught her by the hand, and looking up in her face, with tears his eyes,
answered the question with these words: "Are you God's Wife?"
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