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1 Parish THE SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT MARCH 17, 2019 the week ahead notes WELCOME TO ALL VISITORS! Trinity is a place where you will find open minds, open hearts and open doors. We believe that as people of God, we can all share in God's love; a love that is inclusive, ever abundant and meant to be expressed through our action in the world. We are delighted to have you with us and hope you will come back often. If you would like to learn more about life here at Trinity please: Fill out a Welcome Card Join us for coffee on the Labyrinth Plaza Parish Notes: These pages contain information about today s worship and our upcoming meetings and events. Open Communion: From whatever tradition you come and wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at our table. You will find simple directions on how to participate in the worship bulletin. Gluten-Free wafers are available, just ask when the bread is presented to you. Prayer Ministers are available during communion at the 10am service. Proceed to the back of the church to receive prayer and laying on of hands. Children & Youth: Trinity offers religious formation for ages 3½ -12 through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. Children gather on Sundays starting at 9am in the church school behind the sanctuary. Trinity Youth Group includes all 7th- 12th graders, and meets approximately twice each month, usually on Sunday afternoons. See Parish Notes for upcoming activities. Children at Communion: Children are brought into the church during the Offertory Hymn to join us for Holy Communion. At this point, you are welcome to gather your children from the nursery to be with you. Nursery & Toddler care is available 9:15-11am. (Ask an usher for directions). SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, May 18, 2pm Join us for the installation of Trinity s 19th Rector, Elizabeth Molitors, and a celebration of new ministry together. Festive reception to follow. Visit our Welcome Table Visit our website at events at trinity LENTEN SERIES FOUR SUNDAY DIALOGUES MARCH 17, 24, 31 AND APRIL 7 AFTER THE 10am SERVICE for Details SCHOOL OF THE HEART YOGA SATURDAY, MARCH 23 AT 9:30am NEW ON FRIDAYS! MORNING PRAYER AT 8:15am In the Chapel PILGRIMAGE TO PEACE Panels on the Middle East SATURDAY, MARCH 30 AT 5:30pm HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE ON PAGE 5 TODAY S PREACHER We welcome back The Rev. Colleen Sterne, a faithful member of Trinity. Colleen is an Episcopal priest who is currently serving as a Judge on the Superior Court of Santa Barbara. Sunday, March 17 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 11:30am Lenten Series Wednesday, March 20 Noon Base Community Thursday, March 21 10:30am Women s Circle 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal Friday, March 22 8:15am Morning Prayer Saturday, March 23 9:30am School the the Heart Yoga Sunday, March 24 8:00am Holy Eucharist 9:00am Coffee Hour 9:00am Church School 10:00am Holy Eucharist 11:30am Coffee Hour 11:30am Lenten Series Dear People of Trinity - Please join me, the wardens, and the vestry in recognizing and thanking the Rev. Laurel Johnston for her faithful service at Trinity these past two years. Laurel has been a steady pastoral presence through a time of great transition for our congregation, and has generously shared her expertise in stewardship and discipleship, as well as being with many individuals and families in times of loss and hardship. Laurel s contract with Trinity is up at the end of March, and we want to wish her well in discerning her next steps in serving God and God s people. There will be a special, celebratory coffee hour this Sunday, March 17th, following both the 8am and 10am services. We hope that you will come and offer your prayers and thanks to Laurel. May God s grace and peace and blessing be with her. Elizabeth+ Rector Join us after the 8am and 10am services for a festive coffee hour to celebrate Laurel. Trinity Episcopal Church 1500 State Street Santa Barbara Ca

2 worship ministers take note 8am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Colleen Sterne Presiding: The Rev. Michael Corrigan Reader: Gwen Dawson Intercessor: Bob Burtness Lay Eucharistic Minister: Diana Buzerak Acolyte: Jane Hahn Ushers: Jim & MK Micallef Altar Guild: Nollie Lei Dawson Audio Guild: Michael Neal Arnold 10am Holy Eucharist Preaching: The Rev. Colleen Sterne Presiding: The Rev. Elizabeth A. Molitors, Rector Acolytes: Chris Woods, Zoe Perez, Madeline Rogers, Carola Pisani Prayer Ministers: Nels Henderson, Anna Kokotovic, Dodie Little, Terry Walker Readers: Clark Roof, Diane Wyman Intercessor: Andrew Woods Lay Eucharistic Ministers: Betsy Kain, Ed Savage, Betty Wenzel Ushers: Jeffrey Krutzsch, Michael Dean, David Gartrell, Hannah Henderson Welcome Team: Elaine Christ, Anne Shaw, Beth Thompson, Mel Sahyun, Norma Stuck Altar Guild: Sue Adams, Louise Fisher Audio Guild: Mark Stout Organist: Thomas Joyce Choir Director: Grey Brothers Cantors: Andria Bargiel, Grey Brothers Catechists: Amy Mathews, Anne Porter, Lizzie MacArthur, Betty Wenzel, Cathy Jones-Aidnik, Anna Campbell, Betsy Sweda, Libby Yardi, Ralph Armbruster- Sandoval Office Volunteers: Michael Dean, Sarah Dobbs, Jane Ellison, Betty Ferry, Andrea Fritzen, MK & Jim Micallef, Kristi Wallace, Nina Zimmer MORNING PRAYER Fridays at 8:15am If you are looking for a meaningful discipline to add to your routine for Lent, you might want to consider Morning Prayer. We are meeting Fridays in the Chapel at 8:15am. Morning Prayer is an offshoot of the ancient Christian tradition of the Daily Office. The thirty minute service is usually lay led and consists of reciting psalms and prayers together. All are welcome. TRINITY LENTEN SERIES Embracing Transition: Humanity at the Crossroads Sundays, March 17, 24, 31 and April 7 after the 10am service for one hour. During Lent we are exploring a journey into what Lee Van Ham, Director of Jubilee Economic Ministries, calls the OneEarth Paradigm shorthand for the idea that in order to remain viable, humanity must embrace a new way of life that is sustainable by the resources of our one planet Earth. In this Sunday series, we will think together about what it would mean to live in the OneEarth Paradigm, and what we must do to achieve it, including: * From Ego Consciousness to Christ Consciousness: Who s in the driver s seat of our thinking, feeling and acting? Moving from Fear to Love as a requirement for the paradigm shift. * Church and Spiritual Practices: Transitioning to a creation-centered spirituality/theology as an imperative in the coming age. * Putting Money in Its Place: Weaning ourselves from the economics of perpetual growth, profit and greed, and embracing the simple elegance of enough. * The OneEarth Consumer: How and what we consume and eat is perhaps the single biggest area where ordinary people can have an impact at the moment. THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION is an opportunity to make an honest inventory of our lives in order to be reminded of God s love which sets us free through forgiveness. Contact The Rev. Elizabeth A. Molitors at emolitors@ trinitysb.org or ; The Rev. Judy Stevens at prayandact3@gmail.com; The Rev. Martha Siegel at mbsiegel@cox.net; The Rev. Colleen Sterne at cksterne@ cox.net; The Rev. Michael Corrigan at mcorrigan@corrigan-co.com. School of the Heart YOGA Saturday, March 23, 9:30-10:30am All levels welcome. Please bring a mat and a blanket or towel and blocks and/or a strap if you have them. This Hatha Yoga class will focus on the connection of the mind to the breath, the breath to the Spirit and the Spirit to the body. No matter where you are on the yogic path, you are welcome here! A $3 free-will donation to Trinity will be taken. Questions? Mac McNeel, yogimac@cox.net Pilgrimage to Peace Panels on the Middle East Saturday, March 30 6:30pm Informal reception 7:00-8:30pm Panel presentation The panel will feature Suzann Mollner, Executive Director of Beirut and Beyond, a Palestinian refugee support organization, and Obada Shtaya, formerly of One Voice Movement, now with Zimam, empowering young Palestinian leaders. Sponsors: The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), Trinity Episcopal Church. $10 suggested donation. Contact Art and Louise Fisher afisher100@yahoo.com or loufisher2@ gmail.com Baptism, a principal sacrament of the church, is a joyous public service of initiation. The gathered community takes vows to support the newly baptized, celebrates with and welcomes them. At Trinity we baptize people of any age within regular worship services. Our next baptism is: Easter Eve Vigil, April 20 The Baptism Prep Class will be on Saturday, March 23 from 9-11am. For information contact: office@trinitysb. org. 2 our mission As God s people, we will share the love of God in a way that nurtures body, mind and spirit. Demonstrating God s love for the world, we will serve a diverse population and accept one another without reservations. By including all people as one family in worship and service to God, we are all empowered and inspired by the Spirit to continue the work of Jesus Christ.

3 take note children and youth We are saddened by the death of Mary Alice Barnhouse, who passed away on the evening of February 13, surrounded by family. A service will be held for her on Sunday, March 31 at 3pm at the Samarkand in the Mountain Room. Rest eternal grant to her, O Lord; And let light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. CHOIR OF NEW COLLEGE, OXFORD Wednesday, April 10 at 7pm The Choir of New College, Oxford is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed choral groups of the UK. Trinity s splendid pipe organ, built by Abbot & Sieker in 1965, besides offering accompaniment to the choir, will be featured in solo selections. This event is co-sponsored by Trinity, Westmont College, CAMA and the American Guild of Organists. Tickets are $20 general; $10 student. Tickets can be purchased online at trinitysb.org, or at the door, pending availability as we may sell out. Trinity has offered to host 15 adult male singers the evenings of April 9 and 10. Please see Grey Brothers if you can provide lodging! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP WITH AUDIT We are in need of five people to serve on the audit committee this year. No experience necessary! An outside CPA will explain exactly what each person s task will be. He will also be available for any questions. Each team member may choose their own work schedule. If you can help, please call or Cami (csegna@trinitysb.org ). SAYING GOODBYE & SAYING HELLO... A Message from Our Associate Rector Why did Sarah laugh, and say, Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old? Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? (Genesis 18:13-14) Dear Members of Trinity I share news of my departure with mixed emotion. I m so very grateful to have been welcomed and embraced by the Trinity community. In the midst of much transition, your faithfulness has both nurtured and inspired me to proclaim the hope within me, for our common life. Together, we ve grieved the loss of many and hoped for a future that reveals the fullness of God s love. The love I feel for this community will be forever etched into my heart. I will take comfort and rest in the bonds of affection developed over the past two years. As your priest, I ve had the privilege of placing into your cupped hands the body of Christ, and the privilege of being present to each of us becoming who we are in Christ. For this, I thank you and I will miss you. With cupped hands, I now await the blessing of a child. I ve waited far too long for a tiny infant hand to be nestled in mine and put off the call to motherhood for far too many years. Last summer I took the steps to begin a process of adopting a child. I ve been matched with a birth mom in Indianapolis. Her due date is March 21, the first day of Spring. When the birth mother goes into labor, my mom and I will fly to Indianapolis and God willing, I ll bring a home a baby girl, who will be called Lauren Claire. I ask your prayers for the birth parents, the baby and my family as we wait in joyful anticipation. Considering the baby s due date, today may just be the last Sunday I worship with you as your Associate Rector. Please know that I carry with me your generosity of spirit, love and prayers. I will keep Trinity apprised of the progress of the adoption and I look forward to introducing you to Lauren Claire at some point in the future. In the meanwhile, please feel free to stay in touch at laureljohnston@earthlink.net or (805) In Christ s Love, Laurel CONTACT: Nursery/Toddler care, Church School ages 3 12 and Youth ages Vanessa Woods, nessawoods@gmail.com TODAY IN THE CHURCH SCHOOL Children at Trinity meet most Sundays for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program (CGS). Since each Level of the program covers a range of ages, often several lessons are offered each Sunday, with most children taking part in only one. Today Level I will work with materials depicting the parable of the Good Shepherd and the 3-dimensional map of the City of Jerusalem, and reflect on more verses of Psalm 23. Level II will reflect on Jesus parable of the Found Sheep and work with materials depicting Jesus final meal with his followers, the Last Supper. Level III will begin their reading and discussion of the Old Testament account of The Fall. YOUTH GROUP Next Meeting: Sunday, March 31, 3-6pm community FASHION FLING Sunday, March 24, 10am-1pm Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society 1535 Santa Barbara St Women of the Unitarian Congregation invite women from nearby congregations to a women s clothing sale. 3

4 january financials Jan 2019 Actual Budget Income $104,445 $111,787 Expense $51,169 $60,192 Year-to-Date Income $104,445 $111,787 Expense $51,169 $60,192 Trinity is grateful for each financial pledge and gift supporting our programs and ministries. Because our expenses are largely predictable and our income varies from month to month, staying as current as possible is a great help to us. If at any time your circumstances change, please notify Cami Segna, our parish Business Manager. For a full statement of our income and expenses, and vestry notes, see the bulletin board in the Parish Hall building for monthly updates. pastoral care Pastoral Care Emergencies: Contact Michael Corrigan at or Elizabeth Molitors at Hospital Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish whom you know, is going into the hospital, please notify the office so a visit can be arranged. Homebound Visitation: If you, or a member of the parish whom you know, is homebound (long-term or short-term) and would like a visit or Communion brought to them, please contact the Pastoral Care Committee: Anne Roediger, roedigeranne@yahoo.com. Healing Touch Prayer Ministry: If you, or someone you know, would like to receive a time of Healing Touch Prayer, please contact Nina Zimmer at Helping Hands: The purpose of Helping Hands is to provide short-term care and support for parishioners who need a little extra help due to illness or life circumstances. These volunteers do things like cook a meal, run an errand, or provide transportation. Helpers are put into a resource pool and called upon on an as needed basis. Mac McNeel, Prayer Shawl Ministry: Shawls are handmade by parishioners and blessed quarterly. If you or someone you know is in need of this prayer-filled comfort, please contact: Norma Stuck, , normaestuck@gmail.com. mid week worship Contemplative Prayer: A Trinity group practices various forms of Christian contemplative prayer monthly on the second Wednesday evening, 7-8pm, in the Fireside Room. For more information, talk with Art ( ) or Judy Stevens ( ). Base Community Bible Study and Eucharist: Wednesdays, noon, in the Library. This group meets each week for Bible Study and reflects on the upcoming Sunday s gospel lesson. It closes with an informal Eucharist. Morning Prayer: Fridays, 8:15am in the Chapel. This thirty minute service is usually lay led and consists of reciting psalms and prayers together. prayers Please remember these prayer requests during the Prayers of the People and the week ahead. *Please Remember in Your Prayers: Anne and John Cotton, Anne French, Fawzia Talbert, Vern & Hannah Bengtson, Tyler Gregory, Bob Ward, Judy Boyd, Hess and Delaney families, Elizabeth & Max, Little family, Susan Poprock, John Mealy, Karen & Michael K, Art Stevens, Steven Hanlin, Bill Ferguson, Kathy Jennings, Lydia Matthews, Mary Lou Smitheram De Pravia, Todd, Boggess family, Vivian Leith, Nadine Wilcox, Daniel Gamas, Stephen Herney, Bill Arnold, Paul Larsen. Those with Long Term Illness: Margaret Marvin, Kathryn Dean, Christine Langenfeld, Miguel Mendez, Dorothy P., Christoper Dawson, Russell Cunningham, Marjory Smith, Shirley Burris, Roger West, Alex Cruz, Mark Frodesen, Andre, The Rev. Richard Graves, Travis Anderson, Quinn, Ruben Grant, Winston Filmer, Mary Pat Franco, Ana and Chris Mossaad, Shardul Panchal, Randy Howard, Judith Rose, Drew DeArmond, Nancy Campbell, Eric Morton, Lisa Skioldhanlin, Ben and Adele Peters, Loy Harris, Susan Malmgren, Rosemary L., Joyce Raimer, Eden Martinez Ortiz, Alex Cruz Piedra, Jose Raygoza, Dianne, Terrie Milliken & family, Quinn Sellars, Joy Andrews, Jane Arnold. For the departed: Elly Wyatt, Bill Beasley, Elizabeth Hess, Mary Louise Little, Lois Molitors, Joby Nunez, Mary Alice Barnhouse, Garry Polled. In the Armed Services: Craig and Catherine Christ, Grant Fish, Michael C. Fish, David Dees, Theresa Berry, Frederick Johnston, Nicole A. Dennis, Kyle Ray, John Whitney, Sean Dunbar, James Badgett, Nicholas Hoegh-Guldberg, Ryan Carey. Candidate for Holy Orders: Sarah Thomas. *Note: Names will be removed after 60 days. If you wish to have someone added, call the office at or office@trinitysb.org. Please indicate which list: shortterm, long-term or departed. trinity contact list staff The Rev. Elizabeth Molitors, Rector emolitors@trinitysb.org The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Associate Rector ljohnston@trinitysb.org The Rev. Michael Corrigan, Pastoral Associate mcorrigan@trinitysb.org, Katrina Perez, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Hannah Ruth Brothers, Administrative Assistant office@trinitysb.org Cami Segna, Business Manager csegna@trinitysb.org Betty Wenzel, Program Assistant bwenzel@trinitysb.org Grey Brothers, Minister of Choral & Congregational Music brothers@westmont.edu Thomas Joyce, Minister of Keyboard Music tjoyce@trinitysb.org Miguel Toscano, Sexton mtoscano@trinitysb.org Jan Fadden, Parish Nurse, parish council Administration & Inclusion: Anne Shaw, , anne.shaw09@gmail.com Children & Youth: Stephanie Perez, , eyedocsteph47@gmail.com and Mary Gibson, , sgibson_us@yahoo.com Adult Formation: Jean Alexander, adultformation@trinitysb.org Hospitality: Marisa Brenninkmeyer, , marisa@brenninkmeyer.net and Jim Terzian, , jimterzian@hotmail.com Justice & Outreach: Jennifer Bergquist, , jenniferbergquist@gmail.com and Art Fisher, , afisher100@yahoo.com Worship: David Gartrell, , gartrell@ucsb.edu and Dodie Little, , dodielittle@gmail.com vestry Melinda Carey, Senior Warden, melindacarey@cox. net Steve Thompson, Junior Warden, steve@ cabanahome.com Mandy Phillips, Clerk, mandyphillips2@gmail.com Michael Dean, Treasurer, mxdean47@yahoo.com Kaye Cantu, kkomenda@cox.net Elaine Christ, elaine.christ@agilent.com John Gannon, gannonsbhs@yahoo.com Steve Kriz, steve.kriz@ucsb.edu Kate McDonald, namatakogari@gmail.com Kathleen Rogers, kathmade.rogers@gmail.com Clark Roof, wcroof@religion.ucsb.edu Jim Sterne, jsterne@targeting.com Jeannie Christensen, jchristensen136@gmail.com 4

5 holy week and easter 2019 From early times, Christians have observed the week before Easter as a time of special devotion. As the pilgrim Egeria recorded in the late fourth century, Jerusalem contained many sacred places that were sites for devotion and liturgy. Numerous pilgrims to the holy city followed the path of Jesus in his last days. They formed processions, worshipped where Christ suffered and died, and venerated relics. From this beginning evolved the rites we observe today on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. These services provide a liturgical experience of the last days of Jesus earthly life, as well as the time and events leading up to his resurrection. The three holy days, or Triduum, of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday are at the heart of the Holy Week observance. Please join us be part of the story for all of the sacred richness of our Palm Sunday, Triduum, and Easter Sunday services. April 14: Palm Sunday We remember Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before his death. 8am The Blessing of the Palms and Holy Eucharist. 10am The Liturgy of the Palms and Holy Eucharist. All who are able please assemble on the Labyrinth Plaza for the Blessing of the Palms and procession into the church for Eucharist. April 18: Maundy Thursday Our celebration commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, and Jesus mandate to his disciples to show love through acts of humble service. 6pm Agape Meal, Footwashing, Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar. Please gather in the Parish Hall for a simple, shared meal before moving to the church sanctuary for foot washing, Eucharist, and the stripping of the altar. See the sign-up chart by the Welcome Table to sign up to bring bread, cheese, olives, dried fruit, nuts, hummus, grapes, wine/grape juice to share with the people at your table. April 19: Good Friday We commemorate the trial and crucifixion of Jesus as we hear The Passion story, offer honor to the cross, and share communion from reserve sacrament. 12 noon Good Friday Ecumenical Service at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Ave in Santa Barbara. 6pm Good Friday Liturgy, with veneration of the cross and communion from reserve sacrament. The principal liturgy of the day with choral singing of The Passion narrative. April 20: Great Vigil of Easter 9am Decorating of the Church. Everyone is welcome to help prepare and transform the sanctuary for our Easter Vigil and Easter Day liturgies. No experience necessary. Sign up at the Welcome Table. 7pm Great Vigil of Easter with festive reception to follow. This liturgy is the first celebration of Easter, rejoicing in Jesus resurrection from the dead. Our service begins on the Labyrinth Plaza with the lighting of the new fire, symbolizing the light of Christ in the world. After processing in to the sanctuary, we hear readings and sing hymns that recount salvation history; we renew our baptismal vows and we share the bread and wine of the Eucharist. Please bring bells to ring in the Alleluias as well as an appetizer to share at the reception in the Parish Hall following the service. 7pm Liturgy of Light. This joyful and solemn atrium service for children aged 5 through 12 takes place during the Easter Vigil. In prayer, song and scripture we remember the death and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. No nursery care is provided during the Easter Vigil. *The Labyrinth will be available for walks before and after this service. April 21: Easter Sunday Celebrating Jesus glorious resurrection, and triumph over death. 8am Festival Choral Eucharist. 10am Festival Choral Eucharist. (Incense will be used. ) All children are invited to flower the cross to begin the service (you may bring your own flowers, or some flowers will be on hand). Activities for children will take place in the Parish Hall during the first part of the service; children will join their families for the Eucharist. Nursery care is available, and a children s Easter-egg hunt follows the service. 5